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- Movie studio The Film Department to go public - KTVZ.com
- Silver Screen Beckons For John Daly - Post Chronicle
- Harry Potter gets naked, twice - Straits Times
- Mexican governor: Gibson to make film in Veracruz - Globe Gazette
- Brothers Review - 411mania.com
| Movie studio The Film Department to go public - KTVZ.com Posted: 08 Dec 2009 01:22 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Film Department Holdings Inc., a movie studio whose slate of films includes a thriller starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx, is planning to go public, according to a regulatory filing Monday. The company, headed by a former Los Angeles Times and Newsweek reporter turned film executive, plans to offer 7.1 million common shares to the public at $12 to $14 per share out of a total 10.4 million shares outstanding. It seeks a listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol, "TFD," according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The Film expects to take in gross proceeds of $85 million from the initial public offering, plus $5.6 million in underwriters' warrants. The Film recorded net revenue of $13 million from January to September and lost $14.2 million. Last year, the company had no revenue and lost $14.1 million. It has total debt of $62.3 million. The Film was founded in May 2007 by CEO Mark Gill - the former reporter who also founded Warner Independent Pictures - and COO Neil Sacker, a former executive with Yari Film Group. The Film said it sees a market for its movies as major studios cut back on film production due to tight credit markets while consumer demand for movies continues to rise. The West Hollywood, Calif.-based company said its strategy is to make moderately priced films in the range of $10 million to $45 million in broad genres,including romantic comedies and action movies. It plans to attract audiences to its movies by headlining the production with well-known stars. The Film's strategy departs from those of major movie studios and other small independents. Big studios tend to focus on movies that cost more than $100 million in genres that appeal to the general public and starring major celebrities. Small shops lean toward artsy films with up-and-coming talent and tiny budgets. The Film said it has 20 films in its pipeline covering the next five years. "Law Abiding Citizen," starring Butler and Foxx, had box office receipts of $70 million in North America in its first six weeks. Coming in the spring is "The Rebound," a romantic comedy starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha. The Film said it expects international licensing revenue to cover 80 percent of its net budget. The underwriter is Girard Securities Inc., doing business as IPO Solutions. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Silver Screen Beckons For John Daly - Post Chronicle Posted: 08 Dec 2009 12:11 AM PST His turbulent life has already been played out in newspapers, magazines and television networks around the world but American golfer John Daly now wants to be the subject of a Hollywood movie. The two-time major winner, whose success on the course has often been overshadowed by his antics off it, said he plans to write a book about his rollercoaster career and life. Trimmed down after shedding 52 kilograms through weight loss surgery, Daly hopes the book will eventually be turned into a feature film and he has already picked the actors he wants to play the starring role. He thinks 'King of Queens' actor Kevin James should play him before his weight loss while Matt Damon should play the new svelte Daly. "I saw him (Damon) in The Legend of Bagger Vance, now if I could get him to take the club back further, he'd be perfect," Daly told reporters on Tuesday before preparing for the Australian PGA championship, starting Thursday. "The problem is who is going to play all my ex-wives?" Daly has struggled to keep his golfing career on course as he battled alcoholism and gambling for years but the 43-year-old said he would not want the film to sugercoat his faults. "It would just be my life," he said. "It would just be the whole thing, the guts of it all." (Reporting by Julian Linden; Editing by Ian Ransom) This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Harry Potter gets naked, twice - Straits Times Posted: 08 Dec 2009 12:18 AM PST
LONDON - BRITISH actor Daniel Radcliffe will be naked in two scenes in the next Harry Potter movie, said director David Yates. According to entertainment website, Bang Showbiz, Yates revealed: 'There are a couple of scenes in the new film in which he will undress but we're still thinking about how we present it.' 'The scene occurs when Harry's best friend and Hermione's love interest Ron Weasley, played by Rupert Grint, is battling a monster which tries to defend itself by flashing a series of images where Harry and Hermione are kissing and embracing,' Yates told Bang Showbiz. 'There is another scene in Kings Cross station, where Harry almost dies and sees Dumbledore. In that scene he will also be naked.' Radcliffe has already performed naked in his controversial version of the stage play Equs that has run in London and New York. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows will be released in 2010. Text size
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| Brothers Review - 411mania.com Posted: 07 Dec 2009 09:55 PM PST Brothers Review Posted by Chad Webb on 12.08.2009 If your brother was married to Natalie Portman, and was presumed dead, what would you do? Jake Gyllenhaal: Tommy Cahill
 Rated R for language and some disturbing violent content. Watching Jim Sheridan's remake of Brothers is akin to being pulled in opposite directions from both arms by two people who have the same goal. In this case, what is yanking me from the right to the left is the conflict in my own mind. Brothers was originally a Danish film made merely 5 years ago by the wonderful filmmaker Susanne Bier. It was both penetrating and poignant. That is not too long ago, but Sheridan has unleashed his own version of this moving tale. Technically, it is not a shot-for-shot remake, but it's as close as any title can be without actually reaching that point. The differences are slight. The new Brothers has the same characters, the same dilemmas, and the same outcomes. The dialogue has not been immensely altered, and the cast approaches their roles in a fashion identical to the first cast members. When one has really prepared for a remake by seeing the original vision, the ultimate outlook of that party will almost certainly be different than those who are watching the remake without any knowledge of what was released before it. Experiences like Funny Games, an exact replica of the original by the same director, or The Omen, which followed its predecessor scene for scene, normally leave me torn. If I enjoyed the story initially, shouldn't I enjoy the remake if it is largely the same? Yes and no. It's a big topic, but some of the issues should be addressed, especially when judging Brothers. Sheridan's take has been understandably Hollywood-ized, but what saves it from being a retread without a shred of inventiveness is the extraordinary acting from Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, and every other component of the cast. Brothers is also similar to the 1978 film Coming Home. I say similar because that is where the comparisons should end. Significant differences can be found in both stories. In this story Cpt. Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) is preparing to head over to Afghanistan for another mission. He is a dedicated and loyal soldier, but before he can leave, he must pick up his brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal), who has just been released from prison. Tommy is not the reliable and hard-working male that Sam is, thus the reception from his family is a greeting with mixed emotions. As Tommy struggles to get back on his feet, Sam goes to the Middle East, and tragedy strikes when Sam's helicopter goes down, and he is presumed dead. The news shocks everyone, including his wife Grace (Natalie Portman), his father Hank (Sam Shepard), and his mother Elsie (Mare Winningham). Tommy realizes that he needs learn some responsibility with his brother gone. His attitude begins to change, and so does the way he is viewed by his relatives. He begins to develop a bond with Grace, who is stuck raising their two daughters, maintaining a job, and managing all the household duties. It turns out they become closer than they expected. Meanwhile, over seas, Sam is not dead, but alive and imprisoned by insurgents. He and another solider are barely being kept alive underground. Eventually he is rescued, and returns home, but the husband, father, and son his family once knew has disappeared. What steps off the plane is a person that has been deeply scarred by the tortures of the Taliban. As he attempts to reintegrate himself into his normal life, he notices that the manner in which his wife and kids interact with Tommy is increasingly agreeable from before he departed. He does not hide his suspicions that Grace and Tommy have slept together, but the notion that this could have occurred eats away at him. It may seem like I have revealed too much information about the plot, but I assure you, I have not ventured beyond anything that was not previously available in the trailer. The screenplay is quite competently written by David Benioff, but since little of it has strayed from the original, that should come as no surprise. Because the characters have moved from Denmark to the United States, the war sequences take on a whole new meaning. Middle East related films have not been very popular in America, but some have accused this of being too heavy-handed, which is unfair. Benioff and Sheridan did not unnecessarily add to the politics and opinions of war that was already present in the 2004 version. In fact, I admire how they tiptoed through that portion of the story, and avoided choosing a side. Whether the war is right or wrong is not the point. Sheridan might be guilty of some sugarcoating in comparison to Bier's aim of realism, but that is a small gripe. The only reason Brothers is not completely dismissed are the meritorious performances from the skilled line-up. The fact that the faces here have a heightened level of notoriety than did those from the Danish film does indeed dampen the illusion of authenticity and gritty simplicity, but everyone steps up bat with a grand slam in their sights. The one who truly succeeds at this is Tobey Maguire, who some forget is an accomplished actor outside of the Spider-Man franchise. Regardless, this is easily his most commanding and absorbing turn to date. He is sensational as man that has been physically and psychologically wounded by war, and when it is time to rid himself of that pain, it seems impossible. It is ignited by the possibility that his wife may have formed romantic connection to his brother. Ulrich Thomsen assumed the role before, but Maguire raises the stakes, and transforms an eye-popping character transition into an explosive one. The subtle expressions, reactions, and glances supplement his rendering of the persona as well. Take the beginning dinner scene where Sam sits and observes Tommy and his father exchanging heated words. His unswerving demeanor must serve to mediate the argument. He honors Thomsen's take without imitating it, and more importantly, Maguire looks the part. From his costume to the irreplaceable haircut, Tobey Maguire looks like a Marine. His tirade on the newly fixed kitchen in towards the end is amazing, and could be his ticket to an Academy Award nomination. The role of Tommy is shaped as more of silent type of personality. Jake Gyllenhaal's primary job is to shift from a brooding criminal to a respectable citizen. Gyllenhaal is made to resemble Nikolaj Lie Jaas, who originated the part, in almost every way. Gyllenhaal's charm comes into play, which is a crucial aspect of his portrayal. The best compliment one can afford to him is his ability to establish chemistry with everyone in the cast because that is the key factor to Tommy. Gyllenhaal's most memorable scenes are those with Sam Shepard, who is quite satisfactory as Hank Cahill, and conveys the requisite emotions in a genuine fashion. The only rather mediocre depiction is from Mare Winningham as Elsie Cahill, who is far from poor, but simply cannot match up to the stellar team alongside of her. Like Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman is also made to look exactly like Connie Nielsen, the woman who played this character before. Nevertheless, Portman is simultaneously searing and gentle, comforting and affecting as Grace, a woman who is juggling some extremely impactful events in a short amount of time. Aside from the odd decision to have every character remind us how beautiful Portman is, Grace is a fully realized and central figure to the events. The weight of the title relationship would not be as meaningful without her. Portman's resume has been bumpy as of late, but she and Maguire are absolutely electrifying in Brothers ascending to heights that could have a serious influence on the future of their careers. Grace and Sam's daughters, Isabelle and Maggie, are very cute, but both have no trouble holding their ground. Bailee Madison steals a climactic dinner sequence as Isabelle. She is a young one to watch. While this is an improvement over Get Rich or Die Tryin', Director Jim Sheridan does not equal the triumphs of films like In America or My Left Foot. Still, he has a gift for combining a serious atmosphere with humor. This is a more accessible drama in that multiple scenes are intended for laughs, which eases the tension in some areas. He does shine in a pair of moments that were exceptionally filmed. Before Sam heads to Afghanistan, we see a shot of him in front of the bathroom mirror. His back is squeaky clean, and Grace enters and kisses it. When he returns, we see the same shot, only now his back is riddled with scars and pain. Brothers is saturated with this sort of symbolism. Due to Sheridan's capable hands, viewing the story again causes one to appreciate the connotations of specific moments and the unveiled layers. Frederick Elmes infuses the picture with a vivid and stunning cinematography, and Thomas Newman's score is guitar laden, but suitable, while U2's "Winter" acts as a fantastic closing credits tune.
The noteworthy rule Brothers breaks is not forgetting to honor the original, but by forgetting to etch a clearly unique methodology. This will be perfectly acceptable for some, but after the dust settles, and it must stand the test of time, this will feel like a film that was simply made for American audiences who refuse to see a foreign offering with subtitles. This is unfortunate, but a reality. Brothers is an uncomplicated story, but a profound one. It is not just about war or a wife being faithful, but about dealing with guilt, what it means to be a brother, and having the strength to move on from some of our transgressions. Life does not tidy itself up and become a barrel of happiness. We must face these traumatic events, and adjust accordingly. Brothers manages to capture and communicate this message with superb acting and the absence of schmaltz or depression, which makes it well worth seeking out.
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