Harvey Weinstein airs out dirty 'Butler' laundry on CBS

Posted by · 10:44 am · July 9th, 2013

Hand it to Harvey Weinstein. He’s using this whole controversy over the title of “The Butler” to drum up tons of publicity for the film, which hits theaters next month. But this circus is nevertheless ridiculous and I feel silly even writing about it.

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Weinstein Company forced to rename 'The Butler' (UPDATED)

Posted by · 6:46 pm · July 2nd, 2013

Warner Bros. has been awarded rights to the title “The Butler,” forcing The Weinstein Company to rename its upcoming film.

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Has Harvey helped improve 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints?'

Posted by · 6:12 pm · June 25th, 2013

David Lowery re-edits Sundance hit with some input from Harvey Scissorhands.

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Weinstein acquires Stephen Frears's 'Philomena' with Judi Dench for Fall 2013 release

Posted by · 9:46 am · May 23rd, 2013

The Weinstein Company came to Cannes ready to show off with films like “Only God Forgives” (via VOD shingle RADiUS) and “Fruitvale Station” in tow, not to mention a big presentation of material from biopics “Grace of Monaco” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” There were rumblings that footage from Judi Dench starrer “Philomena” at the film market had revved the distributors engines, and indeed, today TWC has announced acquisition of the title in the US, UK and Spain and positioned it in the fall of 2013, obviously aiming for an awards trajectory.

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Cannes Check 2013: James Gray's 'The Immigrant'

Posted by · 8:24 am · May 3rd, 2013

Continuing our cheat sheet for the Cannes Competition.

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Cannes 2013: Harvey hits the Croisette again

Posted by · 8:14 am · April 18th, 2013

Harvey Weinstein has been using the Cannes Film Festival to position The Weinstein Company’s awards hopefuls nicely the last few years. How are things shaping up for the 66th annual?

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US and France dominate a big-name Cannes Film Festival lineup

Posted by · 4:15 am · April 18th, 2013

One woman makes this year’s Competition – but not the one we were expecting.

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Tim Burton and Harvey Weinstein come together for 'Big Eyes' with Waltz and Adams

Posted by · 4:55 pm · April 2nd, 2013

Screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski have apparently been trying to get their project, “Big Eyes,” about feuding artist couple Walter and Margaret Keane for years. They’ve finally secured a progressive track, reports Deadline, with Tim Burton set to direct and The Weinstein Company closing a deal to fund and distribute. Christoph Waltz and Amy Adams, fresh off awards attention in the Weinstein-distributed “Django Unchained” and “The Master,” will star.

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Weinstein sets December 27 limited release for 'Grace of Monaco' starring Nicole Kidman

Posted by · 8:37 am · March 25th, 2013

Olivier Dahan’s “Grace of Monaco” just landed a latter year release date that will put it right in the thick of the awards discussion.

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Chris O'Dowd on 'The Sapphires,' making it in America and why he's no Ken doll

Posted by · 11:32 am · March 21st, 2013

From ‘Bridesmaids’ to ‘Girls,’ the Irish comedian’s star is in rapid ascendancy.

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Oscar Bait: Will the Academy feel generous toward Jeff Bridges as 'The Giver?'

Posted by · 1:55 pm · November 12th, 2012

Philip Noyce in talks to direct long-gestating adaptation of Lois Lowry’s novel.

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Roundup: Why 'Twilight' beats 'Star Wars'

Posted by · 4:00 am · November 12th, 2012

Also: ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Lincoln’ score, and Weinsteins’ ‘Populaire’ lives up to its title

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Christoph Waltz elevated to the Best Actor race for 'Django Unchained'

Posted by · 11:30 am · November 8th, 2012

He’ll compete with co-star Jamie Foxx for a spot in a crowded race.

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Roundup: The Weinsteins nab another Oscar prospect in 'Kon-Tiki'

Posted by · 4:38 am · November 8th, 2012

Also: The sound of ‘Flight,’ and the movies that made ‘Argo’

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Roundup: 'Intouchables' wins the Oscar screener race

Posted by · 7:03 am · October 9th, 2012

Also: The landing of ‘Lincoln,’ and Variety finds a home

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France selects box office smash 'The Intouchables' for the foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 9:30 am · September 18th, 2012

The Weinsteins’ feelgood comedy could be a formidable challenger for the award.

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Could Toronto closer 'Song for Marion' be one to watch?

Posted by · 10:53 am · August 14th, 2012

Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp headline the feelgood British drama.

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PGA awards the Weinsteins the 2013 Milestone award

Posted by · 5:00 pm · July 23rd, 2012

Award comes after TWC productions took Guild’s top prize two years running.

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