Cannes, France (AP) — The Associated Press is all over the Cannes Film Festival — from its glitzy premieres to the celeb parties and quirky moments in between. Here's what reporters have seen and heard: ___ Lupita Nyong'o Stuns at Calvin Klein Glowing Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o shone bright at the Calvin Klein celebration of Women In Film event in Cannes. She wore a shimmering blue Calvin Klein strapless dress with a slashed bodice styled with silver sandals. To complement that look, the "12 Years a Slave" star wore enviable teardrop cut out crystal earrings. During the exclusive event, she hung out with fellow Wif attendees Julianne Moore, Rooney Maara and Naomi Watts. — By Thomas Adamson ___ Paramount Buys Adams Sci-Fi Thriller One of the hottest properties in Cannes has been acquired by Paramount Pictures. Paramount has purchased the North America and China distribution rights for "Story of Your Life," a sci-fi thriller to star Amy Adams.
- 5/16/2014
- by The Associated Press
- Hitfix
Cannes, France (AP) — A documentary chronicling Michael Jackson in his last years has been acquired at the Cannes Film Festival. "Michael: The Last Photo Shoots" follows the late superstar as he prepared for his ill-fated comeback. It features interviews with the photographers as well as his stylists and friends. Renowned photographer Bruce Weber photographed Jackson in 2007 for the re-release of "Thriller" on its 25th anniversary, and celebrity photographer Matthew Rolston shot him the same year for Ebony magazine, his first U.S. magazine interview in years. Lightning Entertainment has acquired the international sale rights. Its executive vice president, Ken Dubow, said in a statement Thursday that the documentary will provide fans with "a rare behind-the-scenes look into his life." Jackson died shortly before his London comeback concerts in 2009. "Xscape," a second posthumous album, was released this week. Copyright © 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
- 5/15/2014
- by AP
- Hitfix
Lightning Entertainment has acquired international sales to the documentary Michael: The Last Photo Shoots, a behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson’s final magazine cover-shoots.
Craig J Williams’ film is told through the eyes of Jackson’s closest friends, photographers and stylists as the iconic performer prepared for his 2007 Us comeback on the 25th anniversary of Thriller after years of living in seclusion.
“We see Michael Jackson as influential and powerful today, nearly five years after his death, as ever before,” said Lightning Entertainment evp and general manager Ken DuBow.
“For fans of Michael, and there are millions around the world, this documentary gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into his life, and access to those closest to him. It’s a powerful piece of work and we’re happy to be representing the film in Cannes.”
DuBow and AnaLisa Valle negotiated the deal with producers Ray Markovich and Williams.
Craig J Williams’ film is told through the eyes of Jackson’s closest friends, photographers and stylists as the iconic performer prepared for his 2007 Us comeback on the 25th anniversary of Thriller after years of living in seclusion.
“We see Michael Jackson as influential and powerful today, nearly five years after his death, as ever before,” said Lightning Entertainment evp and general manager Ken DuBow.
“For fans of Michael, and there are millions around the world, this documentary gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into his life, and access to those closest to him. It’s a powerful piece of work and we’re happy to be representing the film in Cannes.”
DuBow and AnaLisa Valle negotiated the deal with producers Ray Markovich and Williams.
- 5/15/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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