Two documentaries airing on HBO explore lives affected by genetic disorders: one who has Parkinson's and is fighting for the right to die, and the others who are living their lives with Down syndrome. The Last Campaign Of Governor Booth debuts Wednesday at 8 p.m. on HBO2 and airs on demand. The Oscar-nominated film follows the former Washington state governor who has Parkinson's disease and led a campaign to legalize physician-assisted suicide called Initiative 1000.
- 10/27/2010
- by Andy Dehnart
- Reality Blurred
After his turn alongside Morgan Freeman's Nelson Mandela, Matt Damon could go one step further to himself portraying an iconic and charismatic leader. The bankable leading man could depict Robert F. Kennedy in The Last Campaign, to be directed by Gary Ross.
The film will trace Kennedy's transformation from the younger brother in the shadow of President John F Kennedy to a strong national leader in his own right before being gunned down during his presidential campaign. The script is being penned by Steven Knight and production will be handled by New Regency.
Dealing with such a complex and controversial subject, the filmmakers need major financial support and getting hold of Matt Damon will certainly provide a boost. The project isn't a shoe-in yet; Damon will wait to see the script to make a final decision.
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The film will trace Kennedy's transformation from the younger brother in the shadow of President John F Kennedy to a strong national leader in his own right before being gunned down during his presidential campaign. The script is being penned by Steven Knight and production will be handled by New Regency.
Dealing with such a complex and controversial subject, the filmmakers need major financial support and getting hold of Matt Damon will certainly provide a boost. The project isn't a shoe-in yet; Damon will wait to see the script to make a final decision.
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- 2/24/2010
- Screenrush
The movie's star Jeremy Renner is up for the Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar, competing against George Clooney ("Up in the Air"), Morgan Freeman ("Invictus"), Jeff Bridges ("Crazy Heart") and Colin Firth ("A Single Man").
In the Best Director category, Bigelow will fight it out with her ex-husband James Cameron, who is praised for his sci-fi epic "Avatar", along with Quentin Tarantino ("Inglourious Basterds"), Lee Daniels ("Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire") and Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air").
"The Hurt Locker" is also in the running for Best Picture - the film is among 10 nominees for the prestigious accolade, including "Avatar", "Up in the Air", "The Blind Side" and "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire".
Meanwhile, Sandra Bullock has landed her first Oscar nomination for her role in "The Blind Side" - the star will go up against Meryl Streep ("Julie & Julia"), Helen Mirren...
In the Best Director category, Bigelow will fight it out with her ex-husband James Cameron, who is praised for his sci-fi epic "Avatar", along with Quentin Tarantino ("Inglourious Basterds"), Lee Daniels ("Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire") and Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air").
"The Hurt Locker" is also in the running for Best Picture - the film is among 10 nominees for the prestigious accolade, including "Avatar", "Up in the Air", "The Blind Side" and "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire".
Meanwhile, Sandra Bullock has landed her first Oscar nomination for her role in "The Blind Side" - the star will go up against Meryl Streep ("Julie & Julia"), Helen Mirren...
- 2/3/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has on Tuesday morning, February 2 announced the nominees of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. The unraveling of the nominees affirmed that there will indeed be a head-to-head battle between Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep as the two are vying for Best Actress.
45-year-old Bullock was listed for the title for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in "The Blind Side". It is the first Academy Award gong the star of "The Proposal" collected. Meanwhile, 60-year-old Streep was nominated for her Julia Child portrayal in "Julie & Julia". With this nom, the "Doubt" leading lady has extended her reign as the most nominated performer in Academy history by collecting her 16th.
Also collecting her first Oscar nomination was "Up in the Air" young star, Anna Kendrick. The 24-year-old who is also known for her Jessica Stanley role in the "Twilight Saga" series earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination.
45-year-old Bullock was listed for the title for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in "The Blind Side". It is the first Academy Award gong the star of "The Proposal" collected. Meanwhile, 60-year-old Streep was nominated for her Julia Child portrayal in "Julie & Julia". With this nom, the "Doubt" leading lady has extended her reign as the most nominated performer in Academy history by collecting her 16th.
Also collecting her first Oscar nomination was "Up in the Air" young star, Anna Kendrick. The 24-year-old who is also known for her Jessica Stanley role in the "Twilight Saga" series earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination.
- 2/3/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
With the new 10 nominees for best picture development in this years Oscar derby, it puts a lot of different genres in the running. Animated film up for best picture? Check. South African science fiction allegory? Check. Football feel-good film. Check. Alternate-History WWII fantasia? Check. Blue Aliens? Check.
There was no love for Michael Stuhlbarg or Mélanie Laurent, but In The Loop gets a justly deserved screenplay nod. Interesting that The Secret of Kells snuck into the animated film category (which has five nominations instead of the usual three due to the significant burst of animated pictures in 2009.) And maybe it is wishful thinking on my part, but with The Hurt Locker and Avatar being the oddsmaker front-runners, are not A Serious Man or Inglourious Basterds more deserving films to be branded with AMPAS' golden man? Passion for The White Ribbon? Lastly, with more horses in the race this year, will you be watching the broadcast?...
There was no love for Michael Stuhlbarg or Mélanie Laurent, but In The Loop gets a justly deserved screenplay nod. Interesting that The Secret of Kells snuck into the animated film category (which has five nominations instead of the usual three due to the significant burst of animated pictures in 2009.) And maybe it is wishful thinking on my part, but with The Hurt Locker and Avatar being the oddsmaker front-runners, are not A Serious Man or Inglourious Basterds more deserving films to be branded with AMPAS' golden man? Passion for The White Ribbon? Lastly, with more horses in the race this year, will you be watching the broadcast?...
- 2/2/2010
- Screen Anarchy
The Denver Film Critics Society, of which I am a member, have announced their nominees for the 2009-2010 Dfcs Awards.
Up in the Air leads the pack with seven nods.
Winners will be announced on January 27, 2010.
Best Film:
A Serious Man, directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Up in the Air, directed by Jason Reitman
Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams
The Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Best Actor:
George Clooney, Up in the Air
Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Viggo Mortensen, The Road
Morgan Freeman, Invictus
Best Actress:
Carey Mulligan, An Education
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Abbie Cornish, Bright Star
Best Director:
Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds
Duncan Jones, Moon
Jason Reitman, Up in the Air
Best Supporting Actor:
Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Christian McKay, Me and Orson Welles
Best Supporting Actress:
Mo’Nique,...
Up in the Air leads the pack with seven nods.
Winners will be announced on January 27, 2010.
Best Film:
A Serious Man, directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Up in the Air, directed by Jason Reitman
Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams
The Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Best Actor:
George Clooney, Up in the Air
Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Viggo Mortensen, The Road
Morgan Freeman, Invictus
Best Actress:
Carey Mulligan, An Education
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Abbie Cornish, Bright Star
Best Director:
Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds
Duncan Jones, Moon
Jason Reitman, Up in the Air
Best Supporting Actor:
Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Christian McKay, Me and Orson Welles
Best Supporting Actress:
Mo’Nique,...
- 1/13/2010
- by Erik Buckman
- ReelLoop.com
Is it just me or is the awards race this year a little boring? Nothing is moving the dial as Oscar pundits seem to have had their hands when it comes to tossing out much early praise.
So far the one film that should have everyone standing up cheering is Lee Daniels and Lionsgate's Precious, but I don't even want to speculate as to why people are now only focusing on the negative and wondering if Mo'Nique is killing her Oscar chances. EW's Dave Karger is the latest to bring it up wondering if dirt-digger Roger Friedman's piece on Mo'Nique's demands for appearance fees will hurt her chances. Karger remembers his interview with her from earlier in the year when she said, "Any buzz is appreciated. The NAACP Image Awards, the Oscars, the SAG Award, the award they might want to give me down at the Maxine Waters' Preparatory school,...
So far the one film that should have everyone standing up cheering is Lee Daniels and Lionsgate's Precious, but I don't even want to speculate as to why people are now only focusing on the negative and wondering if Mo'Nique is killing her Oscar chances. EW's Dave Karger is the latest to bring it up wondering if dirt-digger Roger Friedman's piece on Mo'Nique's demands for appearance fees will hurt her chances. Karger remembers his interview with her from earlier in the year when she said, "Any buzz is appreciated. The NAACP Image Awards, the Oscars, the SAG Award, the award they might want to give me down at the Maxine Waters' Preparatory school,...
- 10/13/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 82nd Academy Awards has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar nominations. The eight films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production company: China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province, Downtown Community Television Center, Inc. The Last Campaign of Governor …...
- 10/10/2009
- Indiewire
Three of these are HBO films. Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 37 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for tabulation. The eight films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production company: “China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province,” Downtown Community Television Center, Inc. “The Last Campaign of Governor [...]...
- 10/10/2009
- by Sasha Stone
- AwardsDaily.com
Author Maurice Sendak, whose childrens' book "Where the Wilds Things Are" arrives on the big screen next Friday, also is the subject of one of eight short documentaries that will contend for Oscar honors at the 82nd annual Academy Awards.
Spike Jonze, who directed "Wild Things," is one of the directors of the short-listed film, "Tell Them Anything You Want, A Portrait of Maurice Sendak," that made the cut.
Thirty-seven films were submitted in the short doc category and on Friday the Academy's documentary branch released a list of the eight films that have been short-listed. Three to five of them will be nominated when the nominations are announced on Feb. 2.
The contenders are:
-- "China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province," from filmmakers Jon Alpert and Matthew O'Neill and Downtown Community Television Center, which looks at the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Sinchuan Province last year.
--...
Spike Jonze, who directed "Wild Things," is one of the directors of the short-listed film, "Tell Them Anything You Want, A Portrait of Maurice Sendak," that made the cut.
Thirty-seven films were submitted in the short doc category and on Friday the Academy's documentary branch released a list of the eight films that have been short-listed. Three to five of them will be nominated when the nominations are announced on Feb. 2.
The contenders are:
-- "China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province," from filmmakers Jon Alpert and Matthew O'Neill and Downtown Community Television Center, which looks at the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Sinchuan Province last year.
--...
- 10/9/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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