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Troian Bellisario Joins Richard Linklater’s ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ (Exclusive)
The film, based on Maria Semple ’s novel of the same name, follows Bernadette Fox (played by Blanchett), an architect-turned-recluse who goes missing just prior to a family vacation. Bellisario will assume the role of Becky, the first person Bernadette encounters as she makes her way through Antarctica.
Megan Ellison ’s Annapurna and Nina Jacobson ’s Color Force acquired the movie rights to Semple’s 2012 novel in 2013. Producers are Ellison, Jacobson, and Brad Simpson of Color Force.
Linklater has directed 20 films, including »
Todd Haynes Wonderstruck Selected as Centerpiece For 55th New York Film Festival
We’re getting close to that time of the year again! The 55th annual New York Film Festival kicks off this September with Richard Linklater ’s “Last Flag Flying ,” which is a loose sequel to “The Last Detail ” from 1973, as its Opening Film. The good people at the Film Society of Lincoln Center selected “Wonderstruck ” from […]
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Todd Haynes’ 'Wonderstruck' set as Centerpiece selection at 55th Nyff
Dual timeline drama premiered in Cannes, will receive New York premiere on October 7.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced Todd Haynes ’s Wonderstruck as the Centerpiece selection of the 55th New York Film Festival, set to run from September 28 - October 15.
Wonderstruck joins the previously announced opening night selection Last Flag Flying from Richard Linklater and will screen on October 7.
The dual-timeline story centres on the convergence of two deaf youngsters – living 50 years apart in 1977 and 1927 – who embark on emotional journeys to New York.
Their parallel adventures unfold largely without dialogue in a love letter to a bygone era of the city. Haynes regular Julianne Moore stars in a dual role alongside Oakes Fegley. Millicent Simmonds. and Michelle Williams .
Haynes directed from a script Brian Selznick adapted from his Ya novel of the same name, while the filmmaker’s longrime collaborator Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler of Killer Films produced alongside John Sloss. Amazon Studios financed »
“Wonderstruck” from Todd Haynes is the Centerpiece of the 2017 New York Film Festival
Earlier today, the New York Film Festival teased us all with another announcement in regard to their 2017 slate. This follows on the heels a few weeks ago of picking Richard Linklater ’s new movie Last Flag Flying as the Opening Night selection. The Centerpiece has now been selected by the powers that be, and it’s none other than Wonderstruck. the new film from Todd Haynes. I’ll confess, like I did last year, to this not being one I had pegged for Nyff, or at least not one of the main galas, but this certainly makes it a contender to pay more attention to. It was on my radar as a Oscar player before, but it’s definitely going to be getting some extra consideration from me now. For those wondering more about this flick, here’s just a taste. The film tells the story of a young boy »
Todd Haynes-Helmed ‘Wonderstruck’ New York Film Festival Centerpiece Selection
The Todd Haynes -directed Wonderstruck has been chosen by The Film Society of Lincoln Center to be the Centerpiece selection of the 55th New York Film Festival. The film makes its New York premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Saturday, October 7, prior to its release by Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions on October 20, 2017. The Nyff midpoint film premiered at Cannes last May. Richard Linklater 's Last Flag Flying , also set for release via Amazon, previously was set as the… »
Todd Haynes’ ‘Wonderstruck’ Set as Centerpiece of New York Film Festival
“Wonderstruck ,” the Todd Haynes film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, will screen as the Centerpiece title of the 55th New York Film Festival this fall.
Cannes Film Review: ‘Wonderstruck ’
Haynes’ film stars Julianne Moore in the story of two children — one in the 1970s, one in the 1920s — whose stories overlap on separate journeys to Manhattan. Nyff is considered a key launchpad for films that become a part of the awards-season conversation, and the high profile slot for “Wonderstruck ” there could boost the title as it hits the campaign trail. Hayne’s last film, “Carol ,” screened at Nyff in 2015 and was nominated for six Oscars.
“Wonderstruck ” is based on a 2011 novel by Brian Selznick. whose previous book, “The Invention of Hugo Cabret,” was the inspiration for Martin Scorsese ’s 2011 movie “Hugo ,” which got its first public showcase as a secret screening at Nyff that year.
‘Wonderstruck’: Todd Haynes Returns to New York Film Festival With Cannes Oscar Contender
Our weekly Film Festival Roundup column explores notable stories and news updates from the circuit. Check out last week’s Roundup right here.
The New York Film Festival, which often imports Cannes titles for its well-curated October celebration of international cinema, has revealed that New York auteur Todd Haynes ’ Cannes hit “Wonderstruck ” will be the October 7 Centerpiece gala of the 55th edition (September 28 – October 15). This is no surprise, as the Amazon Studios /Roadside Attractions release is scheduled for a Nyff launch-friendly October 20 release.
As soon as the Competition title debuted early on the Riviera, the movie was deemed a likely Oscar contender. That’s because “Wonderstruck ” is the perfect match of rich source material and cinema. Author Brian Selznick (“Hugo ”) was inspired to adapt his own graphic novel intertwining two stories from 1927 and 1977 when costume designer Sandy Powell pulled it off a shelf and said, “This should be a Todd Haynes movie. »
- Anne Thompson and Kate Erbland
‘Wonderstruck’: Todd Haynes Returns to New York Film Festival With Cannes Oscar Contender
Our weekly Film Festival Roundup column explores notable stories and news updates from the circuit. Check out last week’s Roundup right here.
The New York Film Festival, which often imports Cannes titles for its well-curated October celebration of international cinema, has revealed that New York auteur Todd Haynes ’ Cannes hit “Wonderstruck ” will be the October 7 Centerpiece gala of the 55th edition (September 28 – October 15). This is no surprise, as the Amazon Studios /Roadside Attractions release is scheduled for a Nyff launch-friendly October 20 release.
As soon as the Competition title debuted early on the Riviera, the movie was deemed a likely Oscar contender. That’s because “Wonderstruck ” is the perfect match of rich source material and cinema. Author Brian Selznick (“Hugo ”) was inspired to adapt his own graphic novel intertwining two stories from 1927 and 1977 when costume designer Sandy Powell pulled it off a shelf and said, “This should be a Todd Haynes movie. »
- Anne Thompson and Kate Erbland
Midway Oscars Forecast: A Cluttered Landscape for Indies and Streamers
It was barely four months ago that director Barry Jenkins stood alongside the baffled cast and crew of “Moonlight ” at the Dolby Theatre after defying virtually every known Oscar convention in spectacular, immortal fashion. But just eight short weeks from now, the season will purr right back to life at the Venice and Telluride film festivals. Hollywood will set its sights on that coveted gold statuette for the 90th time, and a new flock of prestige productions will vie for the industry’s top honor.
New York-based distributor A24’s victory brought the best picture tally for independents (and studio dependents) up to nine over the past decade. The only major studio to score in that stretch was Warner Bros. with “Argo ,” as the game of Oscar continues to be one of bolstering the financial outlook of artistic risks that conglomerate-tethered companies feel they can’t afford. A glance at the horizon this year reveals a healthy »
55th New York Film Festival poster revealed by Anne-Katrin Titze - 2017-06-23 13:45:38
The 55th New York Film Festival takes place at Lincoln Center Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced yesterday, June 22, that Richard Serra has designed the poster for the 55th New York Film Festival. The festival will open on September 28 with the World Premiere of Richard Linklater 's Last Flag Flying. starring Steve Carell. Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne .
Richard Serra 's 55th New York Film Festival poster
Recent New York Film Festival posters were designed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul (2016) and Laurie Anderson (2015).
“Richard Serra ’s work has never stopped growing in my mind and memory,” said New York Film Festival Director of Programming and Selection Committee Chair Kent Jones. “During every one of my many visits to MoMA’s 2007 retrospective and to the permanent installations in Dia:Beacon, alone or with loved ones, I could feel everyone’s sense of the possible opening a couple of clicks wider. I was excited that he agreed to design this year’s Nyff poster, but when I »
Oscars at the Halfway Mark: ‘Logan,’ ‘Get Out’ and Women Directors
The year is half over and Oscar voters need to catch up on their homework. There have been many worthwhile films in the first six months of 2017, including “Get Out ” from writer-director Jordan Peele (Universal, Blumhouse); “Logan ,” the dark, tender neo-Western from director James Mangold (Fox); and the sumptuous mega-hit “Beauty and the Beast ” (director Bill Condon. Disney).
A few years ago, these would have been extreme longshots, at best. But there have been changes in Academy voters and their tastes. Recent winners including “Moonlight,” “Mad Max: Fury Road ” and “Ex Machina ” prove that voters are redefining what is considered “Oscar bait.” The blurred definition is a challenge to awards strategists, but good news for hopefuls.
Oscars: 13 Deserving Contenders From 2017 So Far
The January-June period has seen many other films with Oscar potential in various categories; see the accompanying reminders by Variety colleagues Kris Tapley and Jenelle Riley. And, needless to say, other contenders will be covered a lot before the March 4, 2018, Oscar ceremony.
Here are month-by-month opening dates, followed by a list of films that made a splash at the year’s film festivals so far. And the upcoming festivals will also add a few twists to the Oscar race.
The director and stars are listed for purpose of jogging readers’ memories; it’s not a matter of handicapping, since it’s pointless to make predictions about films that have not been widely seen.
The Best Films of 2017 (So Far)
And some of the festival hits so far this year:
There are also plenty of great documentaries, animated movies and foreign-language films, but those are for later columns.
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“The Papers” from Steven Spielberg: Updated Oscar predictions for June
As temperatures rise, it may seem a bit silly to be thinking about what the Academy could do in the middle of the winter. Still, that’s what I do, so with the New York Film Festival announcing their Opening Night Selection, now feels like a good point to check in on Oscar. We’re still another month or so away from really having any sense of what the first half of the year has to offer, in terms of Oscars. Honestly, the only thing that so far seems like it could last the rest of the season is Brett Haley ’s The Hero, specifically for Sam Elliott ’s lead performance. He could certainly score a nomination in Best Actor. Aside from that, it’s looking like 2017 will be a second half sort of year. This time around, there’s some upward movement for Alexander Payne ’s Downsizing. the inclusion »
20 New Movies That Will Define This Year in Indie Cinema, From ‘The Big Sick’ to ‘A Ghost Story’
This month’s BAMcinemaFest isn’t just for New York cinephiles, as the annual festival routinely rolls out a slate that includes the year’s best indie offerings, giving many of them a major boost before they roll out theatrical runs. This year is no different, as the Brooklyn-based event will play home to a slew of festival favorites, including a hefty dose of Sundance’s buzziest titles and some big-time SXSW winners and everything in between, most of them bound for a release in a theater (hopefully) near you.
As we look ahead to the rest of the year in indie cinema, these 20 titles stand out as some of the best and the brightest still left on the calendar. Fortunately, we’ve got plenty of information on each of them to satiate you. »
- Kate Erbland and Eric Kohn
Richard Linklater's Last Flag Flying to open 55th New York Film Festival by Anne-Katrin Titze - 2017-06-14 15:04:53
Richard Linklater 's Last Flag Flying to open 55th New York Film Festival Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Kent Jones. "Last Flag Flying is many things at once - infectiously funny, quietly shattering, celebratory, mournful, meditative, intimate, expansive, vastly entertaining, and …" Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The Festival Director and Selection Committee Chair is Kent Jones. Dennis Lim. Fslc Director of Programming; Florence Almozini, »
Weinsteins set 'The Intouchables' remake release date
The Weinstein Company will release the untitled remake of French smash The Intouchables in the Us on March 9, 2018.
Neil Burger directs the film about the unlikely friendship that ensues when an ex-con finds a job as a carer for a paralysed New York billionaire.
Jon Hartmere adapted the screenplay from the 2011 French original The Intouchables. which grossed more than $400m worldwide and turned Omar Sy into a star.
Cranston will next be seen in Richard Linklater ’s Last Flag Flying that will open the New York Film Festival in September.
Kidman is riding high following critical adulation for her recent Cannes premieres The Beguiled. The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. and TV »
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New Linklater Film to Open Nyff
Chris here. You may think it's a little early to start prepping for fall film festival season, but New York Film Festival wants to prove you wrong. The festival just announced its opening film and it's one we've heard surprisingly little about: Richard Linklater 's Last Flag Flying .
The film will be a spiritual sequel of sorts to Hal Ashby 's The Last Detail. with Bryan Cranston taking over Jack Nicholson 's reins. Cranston stars with Laurence Fishburne and Steve Carell. and the men head off on a coastal road trip after Carell's son dies while serving overseas in Iraq. If this sounds on the treacly side, we can count on Linklater to give it some verve. Plus if Nyff has the confidence in the film to announce its major placement several months away, the Texan filmmaker could have something special coming our way.
The film will open in the »
The Opening Night Selection for the 2017 New York Film Festival is Richard Linklater’s “Last Flag Flying”
Believe it or not, we’re already at the point in the year where fall film festival announcements are being made. Yesterday afternoon, the first shot across the bow was fired when the New York Film Festival announced Richard Linklater ’s Last Flag Flying as it’s Opening Night Selection. Getting a bit of a head start on things, Nyff is planting a flag, no pun intended, on this flick as an awards vehicle. Linklater nearly took home an Oscar for Boyhood. so he’s certainly due. Could this do it for him? Time will tell. but getting this prestigious slot at Nyff is a strong first step. There’s plenty of reason to be excited for this one. This film is a road trip tale, working as a sort of pseudo sequel to the classic The Last Detail. In the press release, Film Society described it thusly: “In Richard Linklater ’s lyrical road movie, »
Linklater’s Last Flag Flying Will Premiere at the New York Film Festival
Woody Allen Sets Awards Season Return With ‘Wonder Wheel’ December Release
Woody Allen is keeping his one-movie-every-year policy alive. Variety reports that Amazon Studios will open the filmmaker’s new movie, “Wonder Wheel ,” on December 1 in select theaters.
Allen hasn’t had a movie premiere in the thick of awards season since DreamWorks opened “Match Point ” in December 2005. Allen’s four previous films all opened in July, including the Oscar-winning “Blue Jasmine .” Award-winners “Midnight in Paris ” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona ” opened in May and August, respectively.
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“Wonder Wheel ” stars Kate Winlset, Justin Timberlake , Juno Temple and Jim Belushi. Amazon has not released an official synopsis, but the movie is set around Cony Island in the 1950s. Kate Winslet was previously attached to star in “Match Point ” but dropped out because of family issues, which makes “Wonder Wheel ” her first collaboration with Allen. The movie is Allen »
Richard Linklater's 'Last Flag Flying' to open New York Film Festival
Amazon Studios lands awards season slot, will release theatrically in November.
In an unusually early announcement, top brass at the Film Society Of Lincoln Center have selected Richard Linklater ’s Last Flag Flying to open the 55th New York Film Festival.
The film will receive its world premiere on September 28 and marks another coup for the streaming giants after Netflix’s 13th opened the festival last year. Amazon Studios financed Last Flag Flying and will release theatrically in the awards season corridor on November 17. FilmNation holds international sales rights.
Last Flag Flying stars Steve Carell. Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne as three Vietnam-era Navy veterans who reunite to bury the son of Carell’s character who has been killed in Iraq.
Carell, Cranston and Fishburne portray older versions of the characters played in Hal Ashby ’s 1973 drama The Last Detail by Randy Quaid. Jack Nicholson and the late Otis Young .
New York Film »
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