Showing: FilmLinc Digest
NYTimes on “Heaven’s Gate;” New “Life of Pi” Trailer
In today's FilmLinc Digest, Dennis Lim looks back on Michael Cimino's often misunderstood classic; two notable NYFF press screenings are discussed; NYFF Opening Night film Life of Pi gets a new trailer, and more!
“Hitchcock” Joins Oscar Race; Polanski to Adapt “Venus in Fur”
Fox Searchlight has moved up the release of the Anthony Hopkins-starring film about the master of suspense; Roman Polanski will take on the Broadway sensation before his anticipated D; and more cinema news.
HIFF Slate Revealed; Filmmaker’s “25 New Faces”
The Hamptons International Film Festival and Filmmaker Magazine celebrate 20th anniversaries with major announcements, plus hear from Ginger and Rosa director Sally Potter and indie producer Ted Hope.
“Casting By” to HBO; Criterion’s New Releases
More TIFF distribution deals revealed, new Criterion for the holiday shelves, and Fox to launch streaming service in time for Prometheus. Plus, new poster art revealed for The Master, Argo and Holy Motors!
Tom Rothman Steps Down; Winners at TIFF
Co-chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox to leave after 18 years, David O. Russel's Silver Linings Playbook takes coveted audience award at Toronto, The Master shatters box office records and more!
From Wall Street to Bourbon Street
Photos from the premiere of Nicholas Jarecki's financial thriller Arbitrage, the New Orleans Film Festival celebrates Louisiana in opening and closing night selections, James Cameron on his bid to adapt Jurassic Park, and more in today's FilmLinc digest.
“Innocence of Muslims” Filmmaker Revealed; Distribution News from TIFF
Media investigations have discovered the identity of the mysterious director behind the anti-Islamic film; IFC picks up Noah Baumbach's Frances Ha (NYFF Main Slate) and more acquisition news from Toronto.
Time After Time and “Film After Film”
Missed The Clock this summer? Never fear. As J. Hoberman prepares to take over MoMI for a two-week-long stint as guest curator, MoMA announces a month-long winter run for Christian Marclay's 24-hour sensation.
European Film Award Nods; More Buys at TIFF
The European Film Academy announces 47 contenders from 31 countries, Neil Jordan's Byzantium and Sarah Polley's Stories We Tell get distribution in Toronto, a possible Nic Cage/William Friedkin collaboration and more!
TIFF’s First Weekend, NYTimes on the Fall Season
David O. Russell's latest wows and The Place Beyond the Pines finds distribution during a busy first weekend at Toronto; the New York Times previews the fall arts season; the first edition of the indie-focused La Di Da Film Festival approaches and more!
