Tag: Lion
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New ‘Tron’ Movie Lands ‘Lion’ Helmer Garth Davis as Director
Disney’s plans for a third ‘Tron’ movie just got big software update.Garth Davis, who made his feature directing debut with 2016’s fact-based drama “Lion,” has signed on to direct a new “Tron” movie for the studio, Variety has confirmed. The new film, however, will not be a direct sequel to 2010’s “Tron: Legacy” and 1982’s…
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Joel Edgerton’s ‘The Unknown Man’ Heads for South Australia Shoot
Crime thriller, “The Unknown Man” has been confirmed to shoot in South Australia, when film productions resume after the coronavirus crisis. The film is produced by and co-stars Joel Edgerton opposite the U.K.’s Sean Harris.“The Unknown Man” is written and directed by Thomas M Wright, director of Acute Misfortune, and known for his performances in…
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Busan: Tannishtha Chatterjee Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Roam Rome Mein’
Acclaimed actor Tannishtha Chatterjee whose credits include “Brick Lane,” “Anna Karenina,” “Lion,” and “Parched,” makes her directorial debut with “Roam Rome Mein.” The film had its premiere at Busan’s ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ strand.In the film, an Indian man goes to Rome looking for his missing sister and in the process discovers the real…
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Cinematographer Greig Fraser to Shoot ‘The Batman’
Oscar-nominated cinematographer Greig Fraser, known for his grounded approach and broad range, has signed on to shoot Matt Reeves’ upcoming Batman installment.“The Batman,” planned for a 2021 release by Warner Bros., will be Fraser’s second Reeves movie, a studio spokeswoman confirmed. He was Dp on the acclaimed 2010 “Let Me In,” a remake of the…
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‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ Will Open London Film Festival
“Slumdog Millionaire” and “Lion” star Dev Patel toplines period Charles Dickens drama “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” Armando Iannucci’s followup to “The Death of Stalin,” which will have its European premiere on opening night October 2 at the Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square at the BFI London Film Festival. This year’s festival runs October 3…
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‘A Star Is Born,’ ‘Vice’ Lead 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Nominees
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) announced their nominees for the 8th annual Aacta International Awards on Tuesday. “A Star Is Born” and “Vice” lead the pack, with five and four nominations respectively.The two leading films compete with “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Roma” for best film, while Nicole Kidman becomes the first…
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Widows producers: ‘Television has raised the game for drama’
The founders of the production company responsible for The Kings Speech and Top of the Lake, as well as Steve McQueen’s forthcoming heist drama, reveal the challenges of film-making in the streaming ageAnticipation is high for Widows, the new film from British director Steve McQueen, which opened the BFI London film festival on Wednesday. Not…
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‘Angel’ is First Pickup for New Australian Distributor R & R Films
Upcoming Noomi Rapace-starring psychological thriller “Angel of Mine” is set as the first acquisition by R & R Films, a new Australian distributor. The company was recently established by industry veterans Richard Becker and Robert Slaveiro.The film goes into production this month in Melbourne, Australia. It is the story of a intuition and obsession featuring…
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Yvonne Strahovski Joins Noomi Rapace in Thriller ‘Angel of Mine’
“The Handmaid’s Tale” star Yvonne Strahovski has come on board to star opposite Noomi Rapace in the Australian psychological thriller “Angel of Mine,” with Kim Farrant directing.Rapace was attached to the project in early February and Fortitude International began pre-selling the picture at the European Film Market in Berlin. “Angel of Mine” is a remake…
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‘Mary Magdalene’ With Rooney Mara & Joaquin Phoenix Not So Blessed In First Reviews
You’ve seen Jesus on the big screen before, but you haven’t seen his story told from the point of view of “Mary Magdalene.” Rooney Mara takes the titular role in this prestige-y Bible movie, that also features Joaquin Phoenix playing Big J himself. Add to that Garth Davis (“Lion,” “Top Of The Lake“) behind the…