So, who got a bump from Oscar to land on TIME’s 100 Most Influential? Kathryn Bigelow, who lands at number 3 for artists. This is due to many things, but mainly and most importantly becoming the first woman in 82 years to win a Best Directing Oscar, and the only woman to ever direct a Best Picture winner. Oliver Stone pays tribute: Kathryn Bigelow’s career...
Monthly Archives: April 2010
RoS found the new poster for Winter’s Bone, winner of the Grand Jury Prize this year at Sundance, as well as the festival’s Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. One of the classiest one-sheets of 2010, I think (full-size after the cut). That anxious expression on the face of Jennifer Lawrence perfectly reflects the mix of dread and determination her character...
Via press release: Summit Entertainment has closed its deal with helmer Bill Condon to close out the “Twilight” saga. Condon had been in negotiations for several weeks to direct “Breaking Dawn” — the final tome in author Stephenie Meyer’s four-book vampire series. The deal was expected to close quickly, with no major sticking points...
Deadline has the obligatory quotes: HFPA President, Philip Berk: “We are thrilled to have Ricky back as the host of the Golden Globe Awards. His combination of wit, irreverence, and spontaneity makes him the ideal host. He was fantastic last year, and he’ll be even better the second time around.” Ricky Gervais: “I can’t believe they invited...
Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Cher will be some of those on hand to honor the great Mike Nichols at the American Film Institute June 10, 2010. The event is organized by Warren Beatty, Harrison Ford, Dustin Hoffman, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Robert Redford and Elizabeth Taylor. I hope Elaine May is there. Nora Ephron? Melanie Griffith...