Sundance 2013: Phase 4 Nabs 'Milkshake' (Exclusive)
Starring Tyler Ross, Shareeka Epps, Georgia Ford and Eshan Bay, the dark comedy marks the directorial debut for David Andalman and Mariko Munro. “Milkshake” Phase 4 Films has acquired the dark comedy...
View ArticleSundance 2013: Alicia Keys Talks Composing 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister...
Director George Tillman, Jr. also discusses the strange — and unintentional — coincidence of casting “American Idol” alums Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks in his film. For a film without a...
View ArticleBen Affleck's 'I Killed My Lesbian Wife' Short Film Emerges Online (Video)
Produced in 1993, the dark comedy attempts to skewer Hollywood, but it’s a long way from “Argo.” Ben Affleck Take heart, aspiring filmmakers: If you feel hopeless and a world away from success when you...
View ArticleSundance 2013: Matthew McConaughey, Jeff Nichols Talk Love and 'Mud' (Video)
The duo are joined by young co-star Tye Sheridan in THR’s video lounge. A much healthier-looking Matthew McConaughey made a visit to The Hollywood Reporter's video lounge on Saturday, Jan. 19, while...
View ArticleBritney Spears Signs With CAA
The agency will represent the pop star worldwide and in all areas. Stew Milne / FOX Pop star Britney Spears has signed with CAA, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The agency will represent Spears...
View ArticleSundance 2013: 'Wire' Actor Shooting Nigerian Crime Film (Exclusive)
Gbenga Akinnagbe is starring in and producing “Render to Caeser.” PARK CITY — Gbenga Akinnagbe, who memorably played a killer on multiple seasons of HBO’s The Wire, is starring in and producing Render...
View ArticleSundance 2013: IFC's Sundance Selects Closes Deal for 'The Summit'
UPDATED: The documentary, which premiered at the Egyptian Theatre on Jan. 18, was acquired in a low-seven-figure deal. “The Summit” IFC Films' sister label Sundance Selects has acquired North American...
View ArticleSundance 2013: Content Nabs All Foreign Rights to 'Concussion'
The film premiered Jan. 19 at the Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Dramatic section and will also screen next month in Berlin’s Panorama section. Content has acquired all international rights to...
View ArticleSundance 2013: Madman Nabs All Rights in Australia and New Zealand to Doc...
IFC Films’ sister label Sundance Selects picked up North American rights to the film for a low-seven-figure last week. PARK CITY — Madman Entertainment has picked up all rights in Australia and New...
View ArticleSundance 2013: 'Twenty Feet From Stardom' Shines Spotlight on Background Singers
The documentary about the lives of supporting singers — some of whom appeared on the Eccles Theatre stage for a few songs — received a standing ovation. “Twenty Feet From Stardom” PARK CITY — In...
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