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Diabolic Discussion: Looking Back at a Decade in Horror Pt. 1
Original at ShockTillYouDrop.com
• Sun, Dec 27
For the first time in quite a while, we were seeing studios form these genre appendages, much like Miramax created the offshoot, Dimension Films, ...
Why Indie Directors Are Releasing Movies Online -- For Free
Original at TIME
• Sat, Dec 26
But since the economic downturn, many indie movie distributors, including New Line Cinema, Miramax, the Weinstein Company and Paramount Vantage, ... and more »
A record year for Hollywood
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Wed, Dec 23
If sophisticated moviegoers don't want to complain about the death of highbrow filmmaking (Miramax Films bit the dust in 2009) they had better stop whining ... and more »
Christina Ricci stars for Donna Karan!
Original at Grazia
• Wed, Dec 23
Over at Miramax, tongues have wagged (though naught has been confirmed) that Harvey Weinstein might make a biopic of about Roy Halston Frowick. ... and more »
New DVD/Blu-ray Discs arrive in time for holidays
Original at phillyBurbs.com
• Tue, Dec 22
It also gives Ben Affleck (“Good Will Hunting”) a funny supporting role that should delight his fans. “Extract” (Miramax) costs $29.99 on DVD and $39.99 on ... and more »
2009 Digest: Screen rounds up the year's key stories
Original at Screendaily.com
• Tue, Dec 22
By and large the US studios no longer care about the specialty business, as evidenced by the decision by the new-look Walt Disney Co to close down Miramax, ...
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back - TrailerOriginal at filmsnmovies.com
• Fri, Dec 18
and Silent Bob stumble upon something new called the internet and discover that Miramax is making a movie about their alter-egos, "Bluntman ... filmsnmovies.com
Amid Studio Product, Independents' Resilience
Original at New York Times
• Fri, Dec 18
In 1993, when Disney bought Miramax Films, the studio ushered in a new era in American cinema. By the time Warner joined this new specialty business 10 ...
The Award for Best Award Show Mover and Shaker Goes to…Harvey Weinstein - Wall Street Journal
Original at blogs.wsj.com
• Wed, Dec 16
The Award for Best Award Show Mover and Shaker Goes to…Harvey Weinstein While at Miramax, the brothers produced a streak of pictures that won numerous Academy Awards, including “Shakespeare in Love” and “The English Patient,” ... Studios look to awards to fuel ticket DVD salesMoneycontr...
Vincent D'Onofrio's DOWN AND DIRTY role as Harvey Weinstein!
Original at Obsessed With Film
• Wed, Dec 16
The Full-Court Press, Weinstein StyleNew York Times (blog) Vincent D'Onofrio to Play Harvey Weinstein in Adaptation of Peter Biskind Book?/FILM (blog) Vincent D'Onofrio to Play Harvey Weinstein in Down & DirtyFirst Showing (blog)
'Up in the Air' Nominated for 6 Golden Globes
Original at New York Times
• Tue, Dec 15
Globe and Mail It's old Miramax.” The Weinsteins have struggled to regain the glory of Miramax, which Disney took over in 2005 and has since largely shuttered. ... Golden Globe Nominations AnnouncedLaughingPlace.com Let the Golden Globes (and etc.) bad-mouthing begin!LA Weekly
The Full-Court Press, Weinstein-Style - New York Times
Original at New York Times
• Tue, Dec 15
Reuters The Full-Court Press, Weinstein-Style blog) At a time of consolidation for the indie sector – Miramax, Paramount Vantage and Warner Independent have all been radically downsized or vaporized – Harvey ... Weinsteins lead studios with 12 Golden Globe nodsReuters
Extract DVD Review
Original at Ultimate Disney
• Mon, Dec 14
It received semi-limited theatrical release from Miramax in what is traditionally the year's slowest moviegoing month, September, and fell a few thousand ...
Critics Germain, Lemire Pick Decade's Top Films
Original at SHOOT Online
• Mon, Dec 14
• 2 related articles
Released by Miramax shows actor Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh in a scene from "No Country for Old Men." (AP Photo/Miramax Films, Richard Foreman, ... and more »
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Box Office: Bullock's 'Blind Side' a touchdown ahead of Pattinson's 'New Moon'
Original at HitFix
• Sat, Dec 5
E! Online Questions to ponder at the Culver City studio. Miramax as we know it made it's last gasp as Robert De Niro's "Everybody's Fine" opened to $1.3 million on ... Blind Side' tops Friday boxofficeHollywood Reporter Blind Side' gains BO yardage over 'New Moon'Variety
Awards campaigns begin
Original at Variety
• Wed, Dec 2
Harvey Weinstein, the man who elevated kudos campaigning into an art form at Miramax, has four prospects this season for the Weinstein Co., ...
Richard Linklater on Zac Efron, Child Actors, and His Mysterious 12-Year Drama - Movieline
Original at movieline.com
• Wed, Nov 25
Richard Linklater on Zac Efron, Child Actors, and His Mysterious 12-Year Drama Though Miramax scuttled his next project, Liars (A to E), it's not hard to imagine Richard Linklater will bounce back — the tricky part is picturing just ...
'Boondock Saints II' a sinful sequel
Original at Pittsburgh Post Gazette
• Tue, Nov 24
MLive.com A bidding war ensued, and Harvey Weinstein, then of Miramax, took in Duffy as his next Quentin Tarantino. The two tangled, though, and Weinstein quickly ... Movie Review: 'Boondocks Saints II' an unnecessary cult sequelNewsOK.com all 23 news articles »
Project Runway Season Six Finale is Highest-Rated Episode of the Season
Original at TVbytheNumbers
• Fri, Nov 20
• 5 related articles
New York Daily News Both series are produced by The Weinstein Company, Miramax Films, Bunim-Murray Productions and Full Picture. Season Six of Project Runway is the highest ... Irina Shabayeva Makes Fashion's 'It List' as Season Six Winner of Project RunwayPR Newswire (press release)
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Good Morning, Oscar: November 10
Original at TheWrap
• Tue, Nov 10
Since Miramax under the Weinstein brothers notoriously mounted a successful Oscar campaign for “The Cider House Rules” that sold the film as a feel-good ...
Hero: Special Edition
Original at DVD Talk
• Tue, Sep 15
Hero comes presented from Miramax in a two-disc presentation, sporting artwork on the outside that mirrors that of the 2004 Special Edition with an embossed ... Review: 'Hero' Special Edition DVDPop Culture Zoo all 2 news articles »
Tough times for indie labels
Original at Variety
• Wed, Sep 9
There are rumors that Disney is looking to downsize Miramax in some way, but so far, it's just chatter. Amid U's thorny year at the box office, ... Searchlight zeroes in on emotionVariety all 2 news articles »
Comics won't be less Marvel-ous
Original at statepress.com
• Tue, Sep 8
Disney acquired Miramax in 1993. A year later, Miramax distributed “Pulp Fiction.” Disney didn't stifle that film because of violence or profanity. ... Disney buys MarvelTiger Weekly Disney acquires Marvel EntertainmentThe Daily Titan
Google To Add Video Results in Search Pages?
Original at ITProPortal
• Wed, Sep 2
Beta testing for the same has already begun with an Electronics Arts campaign for its latest “Need for Speed” video game, as well as with Miramax studio for ... Google Hitting up Hollywood for Ad Bucksmediabistro.com Google makes bid for Hollywood ad dollarsRevolution Magazine
Pitt, Tarantino's 'Basterds' earns glorious $37.6M
Original at google.com
• Sun, Aug 23
At Miramax, the Weinsteins balanced prestige and profit with a string of Academy Awards triumphs such as "Shakespeare in Love" and "Chicago" and hits such ... Basterds' Invading Weekend BOTheWrap Los Angeles Times -Box Office Prophets -TheWrap
DVD Review: "Enchanted April”
Original at NewsOK.com
• Thu, May 21
OK Unfortunately, Miramax offers a barebones DVD with disappointing picture quality. Still, the subpar release can't diminish the wonderful performances or charming, mellow storytelling of Newell's film version of Elizabeth von Arnim's 1922 novel. ...
Movie Review: Enchanted April – Miramax Award-Winning Collection
Original at Blogger News Network
• Mon, May 4
Starting this May 5th, now available on DVD from BBC Films and Miramax Home Entertainment comes the classic tale of paradise and finding it in the midst of life. Enchanted April – Miramax Award-Winning Collection is ready to saunter out of your ...
Enchanted April DVD Review
Original at Ultimate Disney
• Mon, May 4
It didn't win any of those, faring slightly worse than the year's other Miramax/Miranda Richardson drama (original screenplay winner The Crying Game). It may seem like all of the major studios' 1990s theatrical output has been put on DVD with the ...
DVD RELEASES: 4/7/09
Original at Hollywood Outbreak
• Tue, Apr 7
• 2 related articles
KATU CA NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (Miramax Films R $29.98) This Academy Award winning thriller is directed by JOEL & ETHAN COEN from the incredible novel by CORMACK mccarthy. Really great performances by JAVIER BARDEM, TOMMY LEE JONES and JOSH BROLIN bring it all ...
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Opinion: Giveaway - Doubt DVD
Original at TMR Zoo
• Mon, Apr 6
Movie City News by Steve Tomassetti To celebrate the April 7th Blu Ray and DVD release of Doubt, The Zoo is giving away THREE copies of the DVD, courtesy of Miramax Home Entertainment, to THREE lucky winners. From Miramax Films comes one of the most honored and ...
Amazon Launches Disney, ABC and Miramax Blu-ray Sale
Original at TheHDRoom
• Tue, Mar 31
Amazon has kicked off a new Blu-ray Disc sale this morning that features 40 titles from the ABC, Disney and Miramax Blu-ray collection. The deal bases your savings on how many titles you order. If you buy 3 titles from the list you will save $20. ...
Brideshead Revisited DVD Review
Original at dBTechno
• Sun, Jan 18
MA - Miramax Films is set to release Brideshead Revisited on the DVD format this month, and hopes to do justice to the release of this film based on the ...
Pressured Miramax Retracts 'Doubt' Pseudoblurb [Awards]
Original at Defamer
• Wed, Jan 7
By STV Miramax pulls fudged blurb from 'Doubt' ad [The Big Picture]
Opinion: Miramax pulls fudged blurb from 'Doubt' ad
Original at latimesblogs.latimes.com
• Wed, Jan 7
By LAT Blogs Scott Rudin and I have been having a lively e-mail exchange (at the U.N. they'd call it a "frank exchange of views") over the propriety of Miramax's ads for "Doubt," a Rudin production that inexplicably featured a mashed-up blurb from... Scott Rudin and I have been having a lively e-mail exchan...
Opinion: When Oscar Hype Goes Wrong, Vol. MMCXLII: Miramax Fakes 'Doubt' Blurb [Oscars]
Original at Defamer
• Fri, Jan 2
By STV · Revolutionary Road: "Screenwriter Justin Haythe digests Richard Yates's piercing dialogue into compact, Oscar-clip-compatible bursts. A quasi-pedigreed patina reveling in excruciating emotional turmoil. $40 million of DreamWorks' money!"
Review: Doubt
Original at Cinematical
• Fri, Dec 12
By Jeffrey M. Anderson Shanley is a playwright who occasionally forays into movies, and he adapted his own 2004 play into the screenplay for Doubt. He won a Best Screenplay Oscar for Moonstruck (1987), and his other writing work ranges from Five Corners (1987) to an adaptation of Congo (1995). As a director, Doub...
Empty Desks, Fire Sales, and Other Signs of the Weinstein Apocalypse [Weinstein DeathWatch]Original at Defamer
• Wed, Oct 22
By STV There aren't a lot of wheels left to fly off at the Weinstein Company, where as many as five executives are now expected to have made their exits by the end of the year. Add on the news that its previous Oscar hopeful The Road is officially shelved until 2009 while Bob Weinstein reportedly inve...
Del Toro’s not afraid of the dark
Original at sbiff.org
• Wed, Jul 30
By Roger Durling Share This “Hellboy 2″ director Guillermo del Toro and Miramax will produce a remake of the horror-thriller TV movie “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.” Comic book artist-writer Troy Nixey will make his feature directorial debut with the adaptation of ABC’s 1973 chiller, which gained a cu...
Why Harvey Weinstein Thinks He Owns New York Media
Original at gawker.com
• Tue, Apr 1
By Ryan Tate The mogul also makes his power felt further down the media food chain, where he can wow reporters with Hollywood glitz. David Carr said in the opening of a 2001 New York profile of Weinstein that the celebrities surrounding the mogul made Carr feel like "I'm in — kind of, temporarily, a membe...
Countdown to the Oscars!!
Original at The Ghetto Fashionista Entertainment
• Fri, Feb 22
By The Ghetto Fashionista The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" (Miramax/Pathé Renn): Juliette Welfling Into the Wild" (Paramount Vantage and River Road Entertainment): Jay Cassidy No Country for Old Men" (Miramax and Paramount Vantage) Roderick Jaynes
Podcast: Interview: Josh Brolin, 'No Country for Old Men'
Original at Cinematical
• Thu, Nov 8
By James Rocchi In an Esquire piece celebrating "The Casting Mistake of the Year," Joel and Ethan Coen explained how Josh Brolin wound up cast in one of No Country for Old Men's lead roles: "Our movie version of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men had Tommy Lee Jones in place -- no mistake there -- as a cr...
DVD Review: Renaissance
Original at Cinematical
• Mon, Jul 23
By Christopher Campbell The kidnap victim is a young woman named Ilona (voiced in the English-language dub by Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights star Romola Garai), a researcher at a huge cosmetics corporation called Avalon. Assigned to find her is Barthelemy Karas (Casino Royale's 007, Daniel Craig), a police dete...
Weinsteins Order Up Some Hong Kong Action
Original at Cinematical
• Fri, Jun 22
By Peter Martin Filed under: Action & Adventure, Deals, The Weinstein Co.Mention the Weinsteins to any fan of Asian cinema during the past dozen years and you'd be likely to hear a lot of profanity. While running Miramax, Harvey Weinstein constantly professed his great love for films from the region...
The First Teaser for 'There Will Be Blood' is OnlineOriginal at Cinematical
• Sat, Jun 16
By Jessica Barnes Filed under: Drama, Movie Marketing, Other Festivals, Miramax, Paramount VantageTo be honest, the summer crop of movies hasn't had me lining up at the box office like I thought it would. Instead, my attention has been firmly fixed on fall and winter. So you can imagine my glee when a promoti...
Cannes Press Raving Over New Coen Brothers Thriller
Original at Cinematical
• Sun, May 20
By Scott Weinberg Filed under: Action & Adventure, Drama, Cannes, Miramax, Cinematical IndieI don't know about you, but the arrival of a new Coen Brothers movie is a really big deal to me. (Yes, even after Intolerable Cruelty and The Ladykillers, both of which I enjoy more than most people seem to.) Thei...
Review: The Lookout
Original at Cinematical
• Sat, Mar 31
By Kim Voynar What would you do if your entire life as you know it was changed in the blink of an eye? It doesn't take much, really ... just a few minutes of bad judgment and a smattering of bad luck and BOOM! -- everything's changed. The Lookout, directed by Oscar-nommed screenwriter Scott Frank in his directo...
Podcast: The Lookout: Interview with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matthew Goode and Scott Frank
Original at /FILM
• Fri, Mar 30
By orfilms@gmail.com (slashfilm.com) Tags: Brideshead Revisited, Fourty Four, Jeff Daniels, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Killshot, Mathew Goode, Scott Frank, Stop Loss, The Lookout, Drama, Thriller, Features, Movie Marketing, Interviews Comment on this now or read more at slashfilm.com.
Randy Quaid's Rejected Spirit Awards Script
Original at Defamer
• Fri, Mar 24
By Mark I don't know, I guess I'm just not that excited about independent film anymore, because I've finally figured out what "independent" means: It means you don't make any money. I just did this film for Miramax, which means I'm working for The Walt Disney Company, but because it's the Oscar win...
Trade Round-Up: Executive Shuffle
Original at Defamer
• Tue, Jan 4
By Mark · Just because there's nothing to do in the first week of the year but count the piles of money: Sony wins the year in North American box office thanks to Spider-man 2, while Warner Bros. takes the international box office crown [THR, Variety]