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Branagh's 'Magic Flute' Finally Opens In Theaters June 9 (TRAILER)

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Many movie lovers have seen Ingmar Bergman's magical 1975 version of "The Magic Flute." But few have had a chance to check out Kenneth Branagh's 2006 take on the most popular Mozart opera. Well, that one is coming to theaters for the first time in the U.S. on June 9th. Emerging Networks will present the film with a libretto adapted by Stephen Fry and music arranged and conducted by James Conlon in 150 theaters on Sunday June 9th and Tuesday June 11th.

By Anne Thompson
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May 9, 2013 1:31 PM
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Casting Watch: Lily James Joins Cate Blanchett in Kenneth Branagh's 'Cinderella'

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24-year old English actress Lily James, who plays Lady Rose MacClare on "Downton Abbey," has been cast as Cinderella in Kenneth Branagh's live-action revamp for Disney.

By Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio
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April 30, 2013 2:48 PM
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Who Should Direct Bond 24? Take Our Poll

Features

Now that Sam Mendes has dropped out of directing "Bond 24," who should helm the follow-up to the billion-dollar "Skyfall"? The new MI6 table's been set with M (Ralph Fiennes), Q (Ben Whishaw), and Moneypenny (Naomie Harris), and with no more rites of passage or existential crises to deal with, Daniel Craig's 007 is now fully formed and reporting for duty "with pleasure."

By Anne Thompson and Bill Desowitz
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March 7, 2013 4:17 PM
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Disney Wants Kenneth Branagh to Take 'Cinderella' to the Ball

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Actor-directors are in demand right now.

By Beth Hanna
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February 1, 2013 12:49 PM
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'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Producers Release Swedish 'Wallander' In Theaters

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Music Box Films isn't missing a trick. Having been the only distributor sharp enough to acquire the three-part edited-for-movies version of the original "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series, the distributor is now releasing in theaters the first episode of the second season of the original Swedish "Wallander" TV series.

By Anne Thompson
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May 4, 2012 6:20 PM
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San Francisco International Film Festival 55: 'Abramovic,' 'Neighboring Sounds,' and Kenneth Branagh

Festivals

Kind of a light Festival day: viewed a DVD that I loved, saw a new movie onscreen that was a first feature and reminded me why we go to film festivals, went to a cocktail party that didn’t feel like one, and attended Kenneth Branagh’s tribute for the Founder’s Directing Award. First up, the DVD: “Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present.”

By Meredith Brody
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May 2, 2012 4:19 PM
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Kenneth Branagh to Receive San Francisco Fest's Founder's Directing Award

Awards

Kenneth Branagh, who was recently nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Sir Laurence Olivier in "My Week with Marilyn" and directed Marvel's "Thor," will be honored with the San Francisco International Film Festival's Founder's Directing Award...