ABC chair Ita Buttrose, actors Hugh Jackman, Sigrid Thornton, Eric Bana and Peter Cousens, director and cinematographer Ray Argall, and producers Suzanne Baker, Kerry Heysen-Hicks and Fiona Cochrane were among the screen professionals to receive Queen’s Birthday Honours over the long weekend.
Media doyenne Buttrose was named a Companion to the Order of Australia (AC) for her eminent service to the community through leadership in the media, the arts, and the health sector, and as a role model.
Jackman was also named an AC for his eminent service to the performing arts as an acclaimed actor and performer, and to the global community, particularly as an advocate for poverty eradication.
Thornton, who is currently working on the Seachange reboot, was named an Officer to the Order of Australia (Ao) for distinguished service to the performing arts as a film, television and stage actor, and to professional arts organisations.
Argall,...
Media doyenne Buttrose was named a Companion to the Order of Australia (AC) for her eminent service to the community through leadership in the media, the arts, and the health sector, and as a role model.
Jackman was also named an AC for his eminent service to the performing arts as an acclaimed actor and performer, and to the global community, particularly as an advocate for poverty eradication.
Thornton, who is currently working on the Seachange reboot, was named an Officer to the Order of Australia (Ao) for distinguished service to the performing arts as a film, television and stage actor, and to professional arts organisations.
Argall,...
- 6/11/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Determinedly striving to achieve your long anticipated dreams can be a harrowing experience, particularly when you’re attempting to achieve long sought after goals that have appeared to be impossible. But the new independent musical drama ‘Freedom’ entrancingly proves that having enough perseverance to execute those goals can actually be an emotionally fulfilling experience. Australian theater, film and television actor Peter Cousens captivatingly accomplished his desire to transition into working behind the camera by making his feature film directing and producing debuts on the American drama, which was shot in Connecticut. The new helmer’s initial movie powerfully emphasizes how slaves in two different time periods in American history struggled to obtain [ Read More ]
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- 6/16/2015
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
While many of the most prestigious films are distributed around the holidays, in hopes of garnering attention for the major awards season after the beginning of the new year, the summer season is also a noteworthy time for cinema fans. Summer 2015 is promising to be no different, as it’s the latest season set to release gripping, entertaining and memorable films that are sure to entertain both kids and adults. Kicking off the summer is the family drama ‘Freedom,’ which is set to be distributed on June 5 by Arc Entertainment. The music film, which was directed Peter Cousens and written by Timothy A. Chey, stars Cuba Gooding Jr., William [ Read More ]
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- 5/23/2015
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Read More: Arc Entertainment Acquires Civil War Thriller 'Echoes Of War' Arc Entertainment announced today that it has acquired U.S. distribution rights to "Freedom" for a day-and-date release on June 5, 2015. The film was directed by Peter Cousens ("Return to Eden") and was written by Timothy A. Chey ("The Genius Club"). "Freedom" follows the true story of Samuel Woodward, a slave who attempts to escape from a plantation in Monroe, Virginia using the Underground Railroad in 1856. Woodward's story is woven together with that his great grandfather, whose 1748 voyage to America with slave trader Captain John Newton inspired Newton to write the song "Amazing Grace." The song touches the lives of all of the characters in the film. Academy Award Winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. ("Jerry McGuire") stars in the film alongside William Sadler ("The Shawshank Redemption"), Sharon Leal ("Guiding Light"), David...
- 5/5/2015
- by Becca Nadler
- Indiewire
Arc Entertainment has acquired all U.S. rights to the family drama “Freedom,” which stars Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. as a slave, it was announced Tuesday by the company’s head of acquisitions, Scott Moesta. Peter Cousens directed from a script by Timothy A. Chey, and the film co-stars William Sadler (“The Shawshank Redemption”), Sharon Leal (“Guiding Light”), David Rasche (“Men in Black 3”), Terrence Mann (“Critters”) and Michael Goodwin (“Stuck in Love”). Arc Entertainment will be releasing the film on VOD, digital and in theaters on June 5. “Freedom” tells the true story of two men separated by 100 years...
- 5/5/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Round-up: Screen Media Films has acquired Us rights to the film starring Jason Schwartzman. In other news, Arc has acquired Freedom, Kino Lorber will release Patch Town and Rialto has set a release for its restored version of The Third Man.
7 Chinese Brothers (pictured) premiered at SXSW and will go out day-and-date on theatrical and digital platforms in August.
Bob Byington wrote and directed the film about an alcoholic who works at a car maintenance store and tries to keep his life together in order to win over his boss.
Olympia Dukakis, Stephen Root, Tunde Adebimpe and Eleanore Pienta also star.
Seth Needle of Screen Media brokered the deal with Zac Bright of Preferred Content and Wme Global on behalf of the filmmakers.
Arc Entertainment has acquired Us rights to Freedom starring Cuba Gooding Jr and has set a June 5 theatrical and digital day-and-date release. Peter Cousens directed the family drama about the connection between a slave...
7 Chinese Brothers (pictured) premiered at SXSW and will go out day-and-date on theatrical and digital platforms in August.
Bob Byington wrote and directed the film about an alcoholic who works at a car maintenance store and tries to keep his life together in order to win over his boss.
Olympia Dukakis, Stephen Root, Tunde Adebimpe and Eleanore Pienta also star.
Seth Needle of Screen Media brokered the deal with Zac Bright of Preferred Content and Wme Global on behalf of the filmmakers.
Arc Entertainment has acquired Us rights to Freedom starring Cuba Gooding Jr and has set a June 5 theatrical and digital day-and-date release. Peter Cousens directed the family drama about the connection between a slave...
- 5/5/2015
- ScreenDaily
Crass comedy in the form of The Inbetweeners 2 ruled the Australian box-office last weekend while James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge 3D sank ingloriously.
Doctor Who fans turned out in reasonable numbers for the Sunday cinema screening of the first episode of series 8 while Nick Cave.s new dramatised documentary had its admirers.
Nationwide takings slipped by 4% to $12.6 million, according to Rentrak.s estimates, as four titles each pulled in more than $1 million.
The Australian location of the Inbetweeners sequel no doubt contributed to the comedy.s strapping $3.15 million debut, $3.25 million including previews. That was 10% bigger than the 2011 opening of the original, which wound up earning $9.2 million.
Superhero fans are still discovering Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, which breezed through its third outing fetching $2.7 million (down 36%), which propels its haul to $19.1 million.
Word-of-mouth is sustaining romantic drama The Hundred-Foot Journey, which eased by just 16% to $1.7 million, banking a hearty $5.7 million in 11 days.
Doctor Who fans turned out in reasonable numbers for the Sunday cinema screening of the first episode of series 8 while Nick Cave.s new dramatised documentary had its admirers.
Nationwide takings slipped by 4% to $12.6 million, according to Rentrak.s estimates, as four titles each pulled in more than $1 million.
The Australian location of the Inbetweeners sequel no doubt contributed to the comedy.s strapping $3.15 million debut, $3.25 million including previews. That was 10% bigger than the 2011 opening of the original, which wound up earning $9.2 million.
Superhero fans are still discovering Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, which breezed through its third outing fetching $2.7 million (down 36%), which propels its haul to $19.1 million.
Word-of-mouth is sustaining romantic drama The Hundred-Foot Journey, which eased by just 16% to $1.7 million, banking a hearty $5.7 million in 11 days.
- 8/25/2014
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Some not-too exciting photos (above and below) from the set of Cuba Gooding Jr.'s next project, Something Whispered, set in 1850, which centers on a man named Samuel (Gooding), who attempts to free his family from institutionalized slavery, intent on escaping from the tobacco plantation they have been forced to call their home for two generations. Heading north towards Canada, via the Underground Railroad), they are tracked by a group of ruthless hired slave hunters. Cuba has done lots of direct-to-video work in recent years, so I'd guess that this is likely headed down a similar path; although I could be wrong. Director Peter Cousens' resume is full of...
- 11/13/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Looks like this has been confirmed to be Cuba Gooding Jr.'s next project; the titled we previously had (based on what my source told me) was Something Whispered (although I can't say if that's what it will eventually be called). Peter Cousens was listed as director from a script penned by Tim Chey. Set in 1850, the story centers on a man named Samuel (Gooding), who attempts to free his family from the brutality of institutionalized slavery, intent on escaping from the tobacco plantation they have been forced to call their home for two generations. Heading north towards Canada, via that network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves in 19th...
- 9/17/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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