Director Adam Wingard has taken some heat for his adaptation of “Death Note,” which takes the Japanese manga and transports the story to the United States. The filmmaker has defended his movie, saying it’s a “fresh story,” and the approach is not unlike Martin Scorsese reconfiguring his remake of “The Departed” into a Boston-set story. Now, in an interview with IGN, Wingard reveals the difficulty he had in trying to bring the narrative stateside, and it resulted in making changes to the characters.
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- 7/6/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Channel 4 is making a four-part series on U.S. President Donald Trump and his journey from business to politics dubbed Trump: An American Story. The show, which has been announced as part of the channel's new slate of specialist factual programming, will tell the story of modern America through one man, showing how he has embodied many of the movements that have shaped U.S. society from the 1960s to present day, from turbo-capitalism and political disenfranchisement to…...
- 6/12/2017
- Deadline TV
Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. worked together for two decades at Daily Variety. In this weekly column, two old friends get together and grind their axes, mostly on the movie business.
Bart: The demonstrations in Paris in response to the Charlie Hebdo assassinations have been stirring, but now come the inevitable debates about “correctness” and “sensitivities.” Salman Rushdie refers to emergence of the “but brigade” – those leaders who advocate free expression, but…
There’s no room for a “but” – and all the constraints that entails. Were the French cartoonists wrong in creating their cartoons? No, I applaud them. That’s what political satire is all about. Were Seth Rogen and James Franco wrong in depicting a specific North Korean dictator? No, their film was, once again, political satire — albeit a clumsy one — and specificity added to its relevance. At many American universities these days, scores of political speakers are...
Bart: The demonstrations in Paris in response to the Charlie Hebdo assassinations have been stirring, but now come the inevitable debates about “correctness” and “sensitivities.” Salman Rushdie refers to emergence of the “but brigade” – those leaders who advocate free expression, but…
There’s no room for a “but” – and all the constraints that entails. Were the French cartoonists wrong in creating their cartoons? No, I applaud them. That’s what political satire is all about. Were Seth Rogen and James Franco wrong in depicting a specific North Korean dictator? No, their film was, once again, political satire — albeit a clumsy one — and specificity added to its relevance. At many American universities these days, scores of political speakers are...
- 1/11/2015
- by Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline
Los Angeles favorite Hershey Felder returns to the Geffen Playhouse in Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. The production is directed by Trevor Hay, who has collaborated with the performer and creator on An American Story, Abe Lincoln's Piano, Hershey Felder as Franz Liszt and The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Previews for Irving Berlin began on November 11, the press opening will be tonight, November 19 and the production is currently scheduled to close on December 21, 2014.
- 11/19/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Los Angeles favorite Hershey Felder returns to the Geffen Playhouse in Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. The production is directed by Trevor Hay, who has collaborated with the performer and creator on An American Story, Abe Lincoln's Piano, Hershey Felder as Franz Liszt and The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Previews for Irving Berlin begin tonight, November 11, the press opening will be on November 19 and the production is currently scheduled to close on December 21, 2014.
- 11/11/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Los Angeles favorite Hershey Felder returns to the Geffen Playhouse in Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. The production is directed by Trevor Hay, who has collaborated with the performer and creator on An American Story, Abe Lincoln's Piano, Hershey Felder as Franz Liszt and The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Previews for Irving Berlin begin on November 11, the press opening will be on November 19 and the production is currently scheduled to close on December 21, 2014.
- 10/20/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
We’re breaking form this week and going alphabetical instead of preference order because of the Incredible diversity of product available for you to rent, buy, or stream over the next ten days. How does someone really compare “Sunrise” to “You’re Next”? Why bother?
If you need to know, “Closed Circuit” and “Runner Runner” aren’t really worth your time and “A.C.O.D.” and “Riddick” are flawed but everything else in here comes with varying degrees of recommendation, particularly the quiet beauty of “Sunrise” and the incredible charm of “Enough Said”. We’re also loading you up since we’ll be off next week seeing flicks in Park City at the Sundance Film Festival. There’s plenty in here to tide you over. Pick your favorites.
20 Feet From Stardom
Photo credit: The Weinstein Company
“20 Feet From Stardom”
One of the most crowd-pleasing documentaries in years is likely to find an...
If you need to know, “Closed Circuit” and “Runner Runner” aren’t really worth your time and “A.C.O.D.” and “Riddick” are flawed but everything else in here comes with varying degrees of recommendation, particularly the quiet beauty of “Sunrise” and the incredible charm of “Enough Said”. We’re also loading you up since we’ll be off next week seeing flicks in Park City at the Sundance Film Festival. There’s plenty in here to tide you over. Pick your favorites.
20 Feet From Stardom
Photo credit: The Weinstein Company
“20 Feet From Stardom”
One of the most crowd-pleasing documentaries in years is likely to find an...
- 1/14/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
A new year of film festivals has officially launched with the grand-daddy of them all (here in the USA anyway) the Sundance Film Festival, just around the corner. In February, however, all eyes will be on the Pan African Film Festival that takes place in Los Angeles, CA, which runs from February 6-17, 2014, celebrating its 22nd anniversary. Continuing on with highlights from this year's event... here's a documentary we've been tracking since late 2012, which will screen at the Paff this year, titled Melvin & Jean: An American Story. The fascinating story goes... when Melvin and Jean McNair hijacked a plane from Detroit to Algeria in 1972 with...
- 1/13/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Title: Lee Daniels’ The Butler Director: Lee Daniels Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr. Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams and Danny Strong. The American historical fiction drama film, directed by Lee Daniels, inspired by the real-life of Eugene Allen will be released for home entertainment on January 14th, 2014. Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company proudly present the ‘The Butler’, grossing over $115 million in box office, on Blu-Ray Combo Pack with Digital HD Ultraviolet, On-Demand and Pay-Per-View. The DVD Special features include: An American Story, The Original Freedom Riders, “You And I Ain’t [ Read More ]
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- 12/21/2013
- by Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi
- ShockYa
Digital Release Date: Dec. 31, 2013, Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: Jan. 14, 2014
Price: DVD $29.98, Blu-ray $34.99, Blu-ray Combo $39.99
Studio: The Weinstein Company/Anchor Bay
Acclaimed drama movie Lee Daniels’ The Butler scored a whopping $116 million at the box office, a huge number for a so-called quiet film.
Inspired by a true story, the movie follows Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker, Platoon), who rises up from being a slave boy to a career as a butler serving seven Presidents in the White House. Over the years, he witnesses some of the most tumultuous and defining moments for race relations in the U.S. in the 20th century.
The all-star cast also includes Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple) as Cecil’s wife, plus John Cusack (The Raven), Jane Fonda (All Together), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Machete Kills), Terrence Howard (Prisoners), Lenny Kravitz (The Hunger Games), James Marsden (Robot & Frank), Alan Rickman (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part...
Price: DVD $29.98, Blu-ray $34.99, Blu-ray Combo $39.99
Studio: The Weinstein Company/Anchor Bay
Acclaimed drama movie Lee Daniels’ The Butler scored a whopping $116 million at the box office, a huge number for a so-called quiet film.
Inspired by a true story, the movie follows Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker, Platoon), who rises up from being a slave boy to a career as a butler serving seven Presidents in the White House. Over the years, he witnesses some of the most tumultuous and defining moments for race relations in the U.S. in the 20th century.
The all-star cast also includes Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple) as Cecil’s wife, plus John Cusack (The Raven), Jane Fonda (All Together), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Machete Kills), Terrence Howard (Prisoners), Lenny Kravitz (The Hunger Games), James Marsden (Robot & Frank), Alan Rickman (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part...
- 12/6/2013
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is launching An American Story, a nationally syndicated radio show to feature veteran newsman and author Tom Brokaw. Segments will feature Brokaw offering his insight and perspectives on current events, historic figures and notable moments in history which impact the lives of Americans today. The show will air three times daily during the week across select Clear Channel stations. Brokaw said: “I am grateful to Clear Channel for the opportunity to offer observations on the dynamic changes in America as well as the lessons from our past. Radio is where I began and it’s good to add it once again to my television duties.”...
- 10/28/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
An American story that only the French could make, Jimmy P., Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian cries out for its own niche, one it will hopefully find beyond festival appreciation. The strange but true story of a Native American who underwent Freudian psychotherapy with a brilliant Romanian analyst after World War II proves a good fit for director Arnaud Desplechin, who has swung between documentary and fictional work throughout his career, and has never hesitated to take on a difficult project. But turning one man’s analysis into filmed entertainment is an offbeat idea to say the least. The whole project
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- 5/18/2013
- by Deborah Young
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Doc NY documentary film festival kicks off in NYC today with a strong lineup, and noteworthy selection of films of the Diaspora that we strongly encourage you all to check out, if you live in New York, or will be here for the duration of the festival. Tambay already highlighted a few of them, and reviewed 2 (Venus And Serena, the opening night film, and The Central Park Five, the closing night film - both he gave enthusiastic thumbs up to). Looking at the line up Diaspora films, if I could identify a running theme it would be one of struggle. A few examples: A Journey With Mumia Abu-Jamal, to Melvin & Jean: An American Story, and The Central Park Five. Actually, you...
- 11/8/2012
- by Courtney
- ShadowAndAct
Looking over this year's Doc NY festival, quite a bit I'd like to see, when the festival opens its doors on November 8 (through the 15th), here in NYC. Like this one... titled Melvin & Jean: An American Story. The fascinating story goes... when Melvin and Jean McNair hijacked a plane from Detroit to Algeria in 1972 with their two babies on board, they called it an act of political resistance. The hijacking was also an act of desperation committed by two people in their early twenties who saw no other way to escape what they felt was the constant state of racial oppression in America. Living in Paris for forty years after the hijacking and unable to return to the...
- 10/15/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
We posted Lionel Cineas' last short film in December, and it was met with lots of strong opinions; and as we like to follow the progress of young filmmakers here on S&A, from one project to the next, especially those who continue to push ahead in the face of adversity, taking all the criticism in stride, here's Lionel's latest short film titled Land Of Dreams, which he sent to us recently. The short description? An American Story... Could be yours. Watch it below; and if you didn't see Lionel's last short that we featured (Young Girl), you can watch it Here.
- 9/25/2012
- by Courtney
- ShadowAndAct
A good musical biopic generally lives or dies on the strength of the actor charged with bringing the subject to screen, not only in terms of their acting performance, but also with their ability to capture that certain essence that makes a musical icon so fundamentally special. And often because of that the same evaluation levelled at the performance becomes indicative of the film as a whole- so Walk The Line was good but not great, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll was excellent, and Beyond The Sea was just plain dull.
It is little wonder then, given the plaudits aimed at Jamie Foxx (including an Oscar nod for Best Actor), that Ray is considered a high-point for the genre.
Believe it or not, this was the first time I had ever sat down to watch Ray, some seven years after its cinematic release- thanks to Universal’s blu-ray re-release (replacing the...
It is little wonder then, given the plaudits aimed at Jamie Foxx (including an Oscar nod for Best Actor), that Ray is considered a high-point for the genre.
Believe it or not, this was the first time I had ever sat down to watch Ray, some seven years after its cinematic release- thanks to Universal’s blu-ray re-release (replacing the...
- 3/22/2011
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
The 2009 American Film Market today announced its schedule of seminars and conferences to be held between Nov. 4 and 11. Celebrating its 30th year, the Afm will showcase panels on film financing opportunities, local and international distribution trends, marketing strategies and digital technologies. The sessions will include film executives, producers, writers, directors, distributors, financiers and attorneys. This year’s seminars and conferences will include the annual “Afm Finance Conference” on Friday, Nov. 6; “Pitch Me!” on Saturday, Nov. 7; “No Direction Home – Changing Indie Distribution Strategies” on Sunday, Nov. 8; “Writing for the Genre World” on Monday, Nov. 9; “Case Study: How to Package and Finance Your Independent Project Overseas” on Monday, Nov. 9; and “The New Hollywood Movie Studio, New Media and Social Networking” on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Programming the seminars and conferences will be the American Society of Cinematographers, British Academy of Film & Television Arts/Los Angeles, Directors Guild of America, Film Independent, Hong Kong Trade Development Council,...
Programming the seminars and conferences will be the American Society of Cinematographers, British Academy of Film & Television Arts/Los Angeles, Directors Guild of America, Film Independent, Hong Kong Trade Development Council,...
- 10/16/2009
- by sean
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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