Thompson on Hollywood

Amazon Studios Adds TV Series to Development Slate for Instant Video Release

News

Phase Two of Amazon Studios' radical move to reinvent entertainment industry production models--turning to movie fans for direction and feedback on the process--is television.

By Anne Thompson
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May 2, 2012 11:59 AM
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Austin Film Festival Announces 2012 Conference Panelists

Festivals

The Austin Film Festival & Conference continues its week-long exchange of ideas between industry icons and new visionaries with an impressive line-up of speakers and panelists for its 19th go-round, listed below.

By Maggie Lange
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May 2, 2012 10:09 AM
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Orci & Kurtzman Pact with Universal as DreamWorks Scales Back; Will Snider Go to Disney?

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Screenwriter-producers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (K/O Paper Products) couldn't be much hotter ("Transformers," "Star Trek," "Spider-Man" sequel, "Ender's Game") and they've just signed a two-year first-look production deal at Universal Pictures to revitalize their horror film library.

By Anne Thompson
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May 2, 2012 7:34 AM
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Mandate Partners Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane Launch Good Universe Before Cannes

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It's classic that just as an executive can claim a huge hit, he's out at the studio. Joe Drake's stewardship at the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group is a thing of the past, but he does have bragging rights to "The Hunger Games." Now he and longtime Mandate partner Nathan Kahane ("Juno") are launching new shingle Good Universe just in time for Cannes.

By Anne Thompson
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May 1, 2012 6:04 PM
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'It's Still About Nudity': VF's Marilyn Monroe Nude Outtakes, GQ's Interview with 'The Man Who Hacked Hollywood'

Features

Marilyn Monroe is the gift that keeps on giving. Vanity Fair's June issue features outtakes from her last photo-shoot. Photographer Lawrence Schiller (aka Larry Wolf) was to take nude photos of the star (in the pool with a suit, out of it naked) and guarantee that they would appear on magazine covers that made no mention of Elizabeth Taylor...

By Sophia Savage
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May 1, 2012 3:14 PM
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Fandango and Telemundo to Target Hispanic Audience with Fandango Cine

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Paying heed to the country's fast-growing demo and most frequent moviegoing population, Fandango is partnering with Telemundo Media to form Fandango Cine. Launch of the Spanish-language site is planned for fourth quarter 2012.

By Anne Thompson
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May 1, 2012 3:05 PM
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Academy Awards To Remain at Hollywood & Highland for 20 Years At Renamed and Upgraded Dolby Theatre

Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences continues to go through growing pains. One question is still wide open: when Tom Sherak ends his term, will new AMPAS president be Academy Governor Hawk Koch or his fellow Governor Phil Robinson? Another question has been answered: the 2013 Oscars will take place at Hollywood's renamed Dolby Theatre.

By Anne Thompson
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May 1, 2012 2:23 PM
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Los Angeles Film Fest Reveals Full Lineup; Will Close With A Lap Dance

Festivals

Film Independent's Los Angeles Film Festival is finalizing its full lineup. From June 14-24, the 18th annual festival will showcase nearly 200 features, shorts and music videos representing over 30 countries at its LA Live venue. Opening the fest is Woody Allen's "To Rome with Love," while Steven Soderbergh's "Magic Mike" will close with a world premiering strip dance--and we can hope, a lap dance from Channing Tatum.

By Sophia Savage
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May 1, 2012 1:43 PM
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Tribeca Takes So Yong Kim's 'For Ellen,' with Paul Dano, Jon Heder & Jena Malone

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Writer-director So Yong Kim’s "For Ellen," which premiered at Sundance, goes to Tribeca Film for North American distribution. The film opens September 5 at NYC's Film Forum, followed by a limited theatrical and VOD release. Paul Dano plays a rock star who unknowingly gives away custody of his six-year-old daughter when he signs divorce papers from his estranged wife. Jon Heder and Jena Malone co-star.

By Sophia Savage
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May 1, 2012 1:02 PM
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Indiewire Wins Webby for Film and Movie Site

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The Webby Awards are massive (10,000 entries from the U.S. and over 60 countries worldwide) and cover a lot of ground. But it's very cool that Indiewire is the 16th Annual Webby Award Winner in the Movie and Film category.