Justin Kurzel’s imagery pops in the UK trailer for “Macbeth” starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.
All hail Michael Fassbender's possessed 'Macbeth' in gorgeous new trailer
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:30 am · June 4th, 2015
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'Hateful Eight' looks good, but 'Lion' may be Harvey Weinstein's secret Oscar player
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:19 am · May 14th, 2015
Harvey Weinstein previewed The Weinstein Company’s 2015 slate in Cannes Thursday evening with films such as “The Hateful Eight,” “Lion,” “Southpaw,” “Tulip Fever,” “Adam Jones,” “Carol” and “Macbeth” making the assembled media take notice.
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'Birdman' puts Fox Searchlight and New Regency at the top of the Oscar mountain
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:49 am · February 23rd, 2015
Ready for your Oscar season hangover? Some major takeaways from all the players in the awards season game.
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Elisabeth Moss' 'The One I Love' is officially coming to theaters
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:20 am · January 23rd, 2014
“Love” was all around at Sundance this week, as The Weinstein Company gave some love to the Sundance entry “The One I Love,” while Sony Pictures Classics fell for “Love is Strange.””
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90s nostalgia as Weinsteins and Miramax reunite for 'Shakespeare in Love' sequel
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:15 pm · December 16th, 2013
A new 20-year deal between The Weinstein Company and Miramax gives the Weinsteins access to the creative library they left behind at their old company — meaning sequels to “Shakespeare in Love” and “Rounders” are in the works.
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As Palm Springs honors Julia Roberts, why she's the MVP in 'August: Osage County'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:30 am · November 22nd, 2013
The Palm Springs Film Festival is honouring “August: Osage County” star Julia Roberts with their Spotlight Award, traditionally presented to supporting standouts — but here’s why she’s not just a co-lead in the film, but its standout player.
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Weinstein moves 'Grace of Monaco' with Nicole Kidman to 2014
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:22 pm · September 23rd, 2013
Well, Harvey Weinstein probably needed to thin things out a bit on this year’s slate and now, after being rumored for a little while now, “Grace of Monaco” has been moved to 2014.
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Nicole Kidman opens the princess diaries in international 'Grace of Monaco' teaser
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:18 am · September 16th, 2013
Will the Weinsteins’ biopic attract the Academy’s attention?
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Toronto: Weinstein buys 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'The Railway Man'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:57 am · September 11th, 2013
Harvey Weinstein is busy as ever this festival season. After picking up “Tracks” during Telluride/Venice and “Can a Song Save Your Life?” at Toronto, he’s landed two more distribution deals up north as the festival begins to draw to a close.
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Toronto: Weinstein closes in on a deal for 'Can a Song Save Your Life?'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:50 am · September 8th, 2013
John Carney’s “Once” follow-up sparked an all-night auction.
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The Weinstein Company chases after 'Tracks'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:50 pm · September 1st, 2013
John Curran’s Outback biopic premiered at Venice earlier this week.
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Martin Scorsese lends his name to Wong Kar-wai's 'The Grandmaster'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:55 am · August 15th, 2013
Will it boost the film’s fortunes ahead of its August 23 release?
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Judi Dench searches for her son (oh, and an Oscar) in the trailer for 'Philomena'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:15 am · August 9th, 2013
Stephen Frears’ film will premiere in Competition at Venice.
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Weinstein gets snippy with ‘Snowpiercer,’ but let’s hold our fire
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:05 pm · August 6th, 2013
It’s hard to get up in arms without seeing the film.
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MPAA relents and allows Weinsteins to use 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' in title dispute (UPDATED)
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:53 pm · July 19th, 2013
Well, this whole silly, overblown, clearly-about-something-else mess has finally seen a solution…and everyone’s going to just keep calling it “The Butler” anyway.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Fruitvale Station'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:09 am · July 14th, 2013
The big Sundance winner opened on Friday… does it live up to expectations?
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Review: The train misses a few stops in well-acted but phony 'Fruitvale Station'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:20 pm · July 12th, 2013
Ryan Coogler’s debut hints at a powerful story, but where’s the rest of it?
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Is Judi Dench in 'Philomena' the Weinsteins' secret weapon?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:00 am · July 12th, 2013
First glimpse of Judi Dench and Steve Coogan in the adoption-themed dramedy.
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