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Ischia Fest to Fete Iginio Straffi
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:11am | variety
Italo animation mogul Iginio Straffi will be feted by the Ischia Global Film Festival, which Cannes fest juror Christoph Waltz is expected to attend, along with other expected guests in a stellar rost...
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Cannes: Weinstein's Radius Picks Up Keanu Reeves' 'Man Of Tai Chi'
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:55am | thr
The Weinstein Company's boutique label schedules a fourth quarter release 2013.read more
Lionsgate Touts Cannes Sales of Over $250 Million
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:44am | variety
With its “Hunger Games” franchise leading the way, Lionsgate has sold more than $250 million in territorial rights to nine titles at Cannes. The slate was led by the two “Mockingjay&...
Cannes Film Review: ‘Grigris’
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:39am | variety
This elegant, geographically vivid pic is considerably leaner than its melodramatic premise might suggest, though wan characterization makes it less immediately engaging than "A Screaming Man."
Sony Board to ‘Discuss’ Third Point Proposal
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:33am | variety
TOKYO — Sony prexy Kazuo Hirai told a presser Wednesday that the company’s board will “thoroughly discuss” the proposal by Third Point investment fund manager and major Sony stockholder Da...
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Peter Webber to Direct Rose Tremain's 'The Colour'
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:25am | thr
Ray Marshall's Festival Films developed the U.K.-New Zealand co-production.read more
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Sony Board to Discuss Spin-off of Stake in Entertainment Business
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:19am | thr
The electronics and entertainment giant said it would mull a proposal from an activist investor and cut its profit forecast for its gaming division.read more
Allison Anders, Jewel Sing June Carter Cash’s Praises
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 12:18am | variety
The enduring and oft-tortured romance and marriage of Johnny Cash and the Carter Family’s June Carter Cash continues to provide compelling cinematic subject matter. The latest incarnation of the cou...
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Ricky Schroder, U.S. Army Team for New Unscripted Series (Exclusive)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 12:08am | thr
"Starting Strong" will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Army life through the eyes of potential soldiers.read more
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Anthony Weiner Enters NYC Mayoral Race With YouTube Video
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 11:20pm | thr
The former New York congressman made headlines two years ago when he posted a lewd photo on Twitter.read more
Garcetti Leads in L.A. Mayoral Race
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:58pm | variety
City councilman Eric Garcetti, his campaign boosted by substantial support from the entertainment industry, was leading in the race for mayor of Los Angeles early on Wednesday, and he all but predicte...
New ‘Man of Steel’ Trailer Zeroes in on Zod
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:22pm | variety
Warner Bros. keeps the marketing machine humming this evening in the run-up to the “Man of Steel” release with a new trailer, this one focused on the villain. And why not when you’ve...
Ricky Gervais Provokes Twitter Flap Over Sending Prayers to Oklahoma
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:30pm | thewrap
While many Americans have taken to Twitter to send out thoughts and prayers to the victims of the Oklahoma tornado, comedian Ricky Gervais urged users of the social media site to actually do something...
Damon Lindelof Admits 'Star Trek' Strip Down Was 'Gratuitous,' 'Misogynistic' Moment
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:22pm | thewrap
"Star Trek Into Darkness" co-writer Damon Lindelof has kind of, sort of apologized for anyone offended by the gratuitous display of Alice Eve's nearly-naked body in movie theaters (and t...
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Cannes: James Gray on 'The Immigrant,' Marion Cotillard and Returning to the Fest (Q&A)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:00pm | thr
Cannes keeps inviting him back, but the director admits a fondness for Venice, confesses he didn’t know Marion Cotillard’s films and advises travelers to never check their luggage.read more ...
The Wit & Wisdom of 'Modern Family's Gloria Delgado-Pritchett
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:49pm | thewrap
  Mission statement: "I am not a hothead! I am Colombian! We get excited! My country is covered in coffee!" When her shirt bursts open: "Let's go, because Victoria is about to spill all of her se...
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Last Call! Inside the 'Hangover 3' Premiere
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:47pm | thewrap
Last Call! "The Hangover Part III" Premiere For the last time, the Wolfback came back. Moving west from "Part II's" Hollywood premiere, "The Hangover: Part III" fest...
Warner Bros. Sets Joaquin Phoenix Pic ‘Her’ for Nov. 20
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:42pm | variety
Warner Bros. will open Spike Jonze's love story “Her,” starring Joaquin Phoenix, on Nov. 20 in limited release in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto with other cities to follow.
Variety Racks Up LA Press Club Award Nominations
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:13pm | variety
Variety has received seven nominations from the Los Angeles Press Club for its 55th SoCal Journalism Awards. The awards recognize L.A.-area journos and publications as well as excellence in new and em...
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Gawker's Nick Denton Explains Why Invasion of Privacy is Positive for Society
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:08pm | thr
After a decade of publishing scoops that have made him an outlaw to those looking to protect secrets, Denton opens up about battles with Fox News, Lena Dunham, Hulk Hogan and more.read more

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