Articles related to "Miramax"
The Miramax Marketing Machine ... Why Does It Continue to Work?
As evidenced by the Best Picture nomination this year for <i>Chocolat</i>, the ugly and shameless Oscar campaigning by the Miramax Machine is alive and well ... this week, I try to figure out why it continues to work and offer my commentary on the whole, sad trend.
miramax • chocolat • il postino • best picture • oscar
As evidenced by the Best Picture nomination this year for <i>Chocolat</i>, the ugly and shameless Oscar campaigning by the Miramax Machine is alive and well ... this week, I try to figure out why it continues to work and offer my commentary on the whole, sad trend.
miramax • chocolat • il postino • best picture • oscar
Reaction to the 73rd Annual Oscar Nominations!
The Oscar Nominations are in! They were finally announced on Tuesday ... this week, I look at how good I did in my predictions, also I analyze the race and see who might be the frontrunners right now.
academy award • oscar • cinema • nominations • nominees
The Oscar Nominations are in! They were finally announced on Tuesday ... this week, I look at how good I did in my predictions, also I analyze the race and see who might be the frontrunners right now.
academy award • oscar • cinema • nominations • nominees
Shakespeare in Love Best Picture Academy Award 1999
It was a shock when Shakespeare in Love beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture. But if we look at Oscar's past, it's simply one of many surprises for this most coveted of film prizes.
shakespeare in love best picture academy award 199 • saving private ryan considered shoe-in to win acad • dreamworks miramax war campaigning for oscars • american film institute's choice greatest film of • the truman show not nominated 1998
It was a shock when Shakespeare in Love beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture. But if we look at Oscar's past, it's simply one of many surprises for this most coveted of film prizes.
shakespeare in love best picture academy award 199 • saving private ryan considered shoe-in to win acad • dreamworks miramax war campaigning for oscars • american film institute's choice greatest film of • the truman show not nominated 1998
James MacAvoy, Emily Blunt in Gnomeo and Juliet
James MacAvoy (Wanted) and Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) negotiating to lend their voices to Rocket Pictures/Miramax's Gnomeo and Juliet.
gnomeo and juliet • miramax • rocket pictures • james macavoy • emily blunt
James MacAvoy (Wanted) and Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) negotiating to lend their voices to Rocket Pictures/Miramax's Gnomeo and Juliet.
gnomeo and juliet • miramax • rocket pictures • james macavoy • emily blunt
More Movie News
X-Men movie casts Darth Maul actor, Scott Lobdell signs to write movies for Miramax, From Archie comics, "Sabrina" the animated series is set to debut Sep 6.
x-men • movie • casts • darth maul • actor
X-Men movie casts Darth Maul actor, Scott Lobdell signs to write movies for Miramax, From Archie comics, "Sabrina" the animated series is set to debut Sep 6.
x-men • movie • casts • darth maul • actor
Open Season drops to 3rd
Sony animated films top the charts these days as Open Season drops to #3 and Monster House slouches towards profitability at #19.
open season • monster house • sony • box office • animation
Sony animated films top the charts these days as Open Season drops to #3 and Monster House slouches towards profitability at #19.
open season • monster house • sony • box office • animation
Everyone's Hero slides into 5th
Everyone's Hero slides to 5th as French anime Renaissance debuts in the 89th spot.
box office • box office mojo • animation • movies • everyone's hero
Everyone's Hero slides to 5th as French anime Renaissance debuts in the 89th spot.
box office • box office mojo • animation • movies • everyone's hero
More Academy Award Precursors and Oscar's Missing Ballots
The Writer's Guild announced their choices for the best screenplays of the year, the British announce their honors, and the Academy loses 4000 of its ballots.
oscar missing ballots • academy award precursor awards • british academy award nominations 1999 films • writers guild of america award • london film critics circle
The Writer's Guild announced their choices for the best screenplays of the year, the British announce their honors, and the Academy loses 4000 of its ballots.
oscar missing ballots • academy award precursor awards • british academy award nominations 1999 films • writers guild of america award • london film critics circle
Independent Film in the 1980s
Perhaps the biggest mistake Hollywood ever made was to ignore the emergence of a new breed of artist. An artist who was more concerned with expression then profit.
independent film • sharon waxman • peter biskind • miramax films • joel coen
Perhaps the biggest mistake Hollywood ever made was to ignore the emergence of a new breed of artist. An artist who was more concerned with expression then profit.
independent film • sharon waxman • peter biskind • miramax films • joel coen
A History of Disney Acquisitions 1966 to 1996
In early September, The Walt Disney Corporation acquired Marvel Comics for a reported four billion dollars.
disney • disney buyout • disney marvel merger • disney merger • marvel ownership
In early September, The Walt Disney Corporation acquired Marvel Comics for a reported four billion dollars.
disney • disney buyout • disney marvel merger • disney merger • marvel ownership
National Board of Review Selections 1999 and First Oscar Controversy
The 1999 Awards Season has finally begun! The National Board of Review was first out with their choices for 1999's best. This week, the 72nd Academy Awards already have their first controversy!
1999 acadamy awards season begins • national board of review movie choices 1999 • clint eastwood national board of review achievemen • john frankenheimer billy wilder award excellence i • disney ad campaigns 1999 movies
The 1999 Awards Season has finally begun! The National Board of Review was first out with their choices for 1999's best. This week, the 72nd Academy Awards already have their first controversy!
1999 acadamy awards season begins • national board of review movie choices 1999 • clint eastwood national board of review achievemen • john frankenheimer billy wilder award excellence i • disney ad campaigns 1999 movies
The Best Picture Academy Award: Trivia and Stats
Some interesting stats and trivia looking at the 71 films selected as Oscar's Best Picture over the years.
academy awards best picture • oscar best picture • best picture academy award trivia and stats • columbia and united artists 12 best picture winnin • paramount 11 films winning best picture
Some interesting stats and trivia looking at the 71 films selected as Oscar's Best Picture over the years.
academy awards best picture • oscar best picture • best picture academy award trivia and stats • columbia and united artists 12 best picture winnin • paramount 11 films winning best picture
Boondock Saints Sequel Goes Into Production
Variety is reporting that Troy Duffy is returning to direct from his own script a sequel to his 1999 cult-favorite action flick "The Boondock Saints."
boondock • saints • troy duffy • movie • sequel
Variety is reporting that Troy Duffy is returning to direct from his own script a sequel to his 1999 cult-favorite action flick "The Boondock Saints."
boondock • saints • troy duffy • movie • sequel
Open Season takes top spot
Sony's Open Season takes first place with $23 million while Everyone's Hero plummets to #15.
open season • ashton kutcher • sony pictures animation • box office • box office mojo
Sony's Open Season takes first place with $23 million while Everyone's Hero plummets to #15.
open season • ashton kutcher • sony pictures animation • box office • box office mojo
9/11's Impact on the Film Industry Continues
More films are being bumped from 2001 to 2002, the Academy announces that the show will go on, and Hollywood joins the war effort for its creative ability to conjure up terrorist plots ... it's all of what has been happening recently in the film industry as a result of the September 11 attacks on America.
09/11/01 • september 11 • tragedy • film • movies
More films are being bumped from 2001 to 2002, the Academy announces that the show will go on, and Hollywood joins the war effort for its creative ability to conjure up terrorist plots ... it's all of what has been happening recently in the film industry as a result of the September 11 attacks on America.
09/11/01 • september 11 • tragedy • film • movies
It's 72nd Annual Oscar Weekend: Some More Predictions
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards are finally here! It's Oscar Weekend, and this week, our predictions for this very exciting and tough to predict year at the Oscars!
predictions winning oscars • 72nd annual academy award • american beauty • cider house rules • oscar nominees
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards are finally here! It's Oscar Weekend, and this week, our predictions for this very exciting and tough to predict year at the Oscars!
predictions winning oscars • 72nd annual academy award • american beauty • cider house rules • oscar nominees
First Recap of the 71st Academy Awards 1999
A recap of Sunday's 71st Academy Awards, going over the films that won, the worthwhile moments, and memorable events.
recap 71st academy awards 1999 • shakespeare in love best picture award • spielberg's private ryan best director award • 1989 • driving miss daisy best picture
A recap of Sunday's 71st Academy Awards, going over the films that won, the worthwhile moments, and memorable events.
recap 71st academy awards 1999 • shakespeare in love best picture award • spielberg's private ryan best director award • 1989 • driving miss daisy best picture
A History of Disney Acquisitions 1997 to Now
After Disney purchased ABC and ESPN in 1996, much of their time was spent trying to salvage and expand the two brands.
disney • disney buyout • disney marvel merger • disney merger • marvel ownership
After Disney purchased ABC and ESPN in 1996, much of their time was spent trying to salvage and expand the two brands.
disney • disney buyout • disney marvel merger • disney merger • marvel ownership
And Now, the News -- for April 1999
What's happening -- and what isn't -- and who's responsible.
news • cinema • film • current events • si fi
What's happening -- and what isn't -- and who's responsible.
news • cinema • film • current events • si fi
Down To You
Does a young couple's love stand a chance against their not- so-well meaning friends? <i>Down To You</i> stars Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Julia Stiles.
down to you • romantic comedy • college • young love • freddie prinze
Does a young couple's love stand a chance against their not- so-well meaning friends? <i>Down To You</i> stars Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Julia Stiles.
down to you • romantic comedy • college • young love • freddie prinze
And Now, The News: Update for May 1999
What's happening, and who's doing it.
movies • films • cinema • news • updates
What's happening, and who's doing it.
movies • films • cinema • news • updates
MegaCon and Other News
Breaking news related items, some of which are from MegaCon. Find out the results of the fund raising hosted by Jim McLauchlin for ACTOR at MegaCon. Shi not published by Crusade? See what is going on at DC with Brian Azzarello, writer of "100 Bullets". More comic news.
megacon • orlando • kevin smith • green arrow • daredevil
Breaking news related items, some of which are from MegaCon. Find out the results of the fund raising hosted by Jim McLauchlin for ACTOR at MegaCon. Shi not published by Crusade? See what is going on at DC with Brian Azzarello, writer of "100 Bullets". More comic news.
megacon • orlando • kevin smith • green arrow • daredevil
Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie moved
The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie moves from a limited March 23rd release to an April 13th wide release.
aqua teen hunger force colon movie film for theatr • master shake • frylock • meatwad • cartoon network
The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie moves from a limited March 23rd release to an April 13th wide release.
aqua teen hunger force colon movie film for theatr • master shake • frylock • meatwad • cartoon network
Pirates, Cars rock Disney profits
Making money from two of the biggest films of the summer puts Disney over the top.
the walt disney company • pirates of the caribbean: dead man's chest • cars • pixar • animation
Making money from two of the biggest films of the summer puts Disney over the top.
the walt disney company • pirates of the caribbean: dead man's chest • cars • pixar • animation
Tales from Earthsea news
Studio Ghibli's adaptation of Ursula K. LeGuin novel 2nd most anticipated summer film. Animated movie due in Japanese theatres June 29.
studio ghibli • goro miyazaki • hayao miyazaki • tales from earthsea • ursula k. leguin
Studio Ghibli's adaptation of Ursula K. LeGuin novel 2nd most anticipated summer film. Animated movie due in Japanese theatres June 29.
studio ghibli • goro miyazaki • hayao miyazaki • tales from earthsea • ursula k. leguin
Oscar News: From The Host to No More Screeners!
A variety of Academy Awards news to pass along this week ... from the controversial decision by the MPAA and the major studios to stop sending screening tapes and DVD's to Academy members, to the announcement of the host for the 76th Annual Academy Awards ... and the Academy even forms a brand new council.
council • academy awards • cinema • film • movies
A variety of Academy Awards news to pass along this week ... from the controversial decision by the MPAA and the major studios to stop sending screening tapes and DVD's to Academy members, to the announcement of the host for the 76th Annual Academy Awards ... and the Academy even forms a brand new council.
council • academy awards • cinema • film • movies
Reactions to the 72nd Annual Oscar Nominations
The 72nd Annual Academy Award nominations were finally announced this past Tuesday!
72nd annual oscar nomiations • academy award nominations • best picture nominations 1999 • best actor nominations 1999 • best actress nominations 1999
The 72nd Annual Academy Award nominations were finally announced this past Tuesday!
72nd annual oscar nomiations • academy award nominations • best picture nominations 1999 • best actor nominations 1999 • best actress nominations 1999
The New York Film Critics Circle Awards Announced
The New York Film Critics Circle will vote on, then announce its 70th winners on Monday, December 13th. The prestigious awards will be handed out at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan on Sunday, January 9th.
film • critic • new york film critics circle • us weekly • thelma adams
The New York Film Critics Circle will vote on, then announce its 70th winners on Monday, December 13th. The prestigious awards will be handed out at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan on Sunday, January 9th.
film • critic • new york film critics circle • us weekly • thelma adams
Characteristics of Lucky People
Lucky people and the characteristics to attract good fortune into your life
lucky people • destiny • individuals attract good fortune • destined to succeed • psychic ability to succeed
Lucky people and the characteristics to attract good fortune into your life
lucky people • destiny • individuals attract good fortune • destined to succeed • psychic ability to succeed
It's Oscar Weekend 73! My Final Predictions!
It's finally here ... just two days away from the 73rd Annual Academy Awards, and it's time to make those final predictions! Still some very tough categories to predict, but I finally make my predictions for what I think will happen on Sunday Night. There may be a big surprise in the works when that Best Picture envelope is opened Sunday Night ...
gladiator • best picture • crouching tiger hidden dragon • predictions • oscar
It's finally here ... just two days away from the 73rd Annual Academy Awards, and it's time to make those final predictions! Still some very tough categories to predict, but I finally make my predictions for what I think will happen on Sunday Night. There may be a big surprise in the works when that Best Picture envelope is opened Sunday Night ...
gladiator • best picture • crouching tiger hidden dragon • predictions • oscar
John Boyne's The Boy in Striped Pajamas
Everyone has read books about the Holocaust, and may feel that everything to be said has been said. John Boyne's book disproves this time and time again with readers.
boy in the striped pajamas • john boyne • books on holocaust • tough questions about war • crippen
Everyone has read books about the Holocaust, and may feel that everything to be said has been said. John Boyne's book disproves this time and time again with readers.
boy in the striped pajamas • john boyne • books on holocaust • tough questions about war • crippen
Marshall To Helm Nine Film
Based on the film 8 1/2 by Federico Fellini, Nine has had a successful life on stage.
nine • raul julia • antonio banderas • john stamos • jane krakowski
Based on the film 8 1/2 by Federico Fellini, Nine has had a successful life on stage.
nine • raul julia • antonio banderas • john stamos • jane krakowski
Weekend Box Office (Oct. 13 - 15)
Open Season hangs on in the Top 10, while Everyone's Hero is truly certified as a box office bomb.
animation • box office • box office mojo • open season • sony
Open Season hangs on in the Top 10, while Everyone's Hero is truly certified as a box office bomb.
animation • box office • box office mojo • open season • sony
Blue in the Face, the love of Brooklyn
The review of Paul Auster and Wayne Wang's film, <i>Blue in the Face</i>.
blue in the face • smoke • cigarettes • pipes • tobacco
The review of Paul Auster and Wayne Wang's film, <i>Blue in the Face</i>.
blue in the face • smoke • cigarettes • pipes • tobacco
9/11 Fiction from Three Different Perspectives
Three unique literary perspectives of 9/11 from a child's view of tragedy, a survivor's struggle with life and an almost cynical anti-happy ending novel.
extremely loud and incredibly close by jonathan sa • falling man by don delillo as 9/11 novel • windows on the world by frederic beigbeder as 9/11 • fictionalized accounts of 9/11 • coping with 9/11 though literature
Three unique literary perspectives of 9/11 from a child's view of tragedy, a survivor's struggle with life and an almost cynical anti-happy ending novel.
extremely loud and incredibly close by jonathan sa • falling man by don delillo as 9/11 novel • windows on the world by frederic beigbeder as 9/11 • fictionalized accounts of 9/11 • coping with 9/11 though literature
Academy Award's biggest blunders
From the beginning, Oscars have been tainted by politics, studio manipulation and just plain weird decisions.
academy awards • oscars • studios • classics • tom hanks
From the beginning, Oscars have been tainted by politics, studio manipulation and just plain weird decisions.
academy awards • oscars • studios • classics • tom hanks
Anne Boleyn as Leader of English Reformation
Anne Boleyn's contribution to the advent of the English Reformation has been overlooked in favor of court intrigue and royal romance in spite of her own reformist views.
anne boleyn • thomas cranmer • henry viii • cranmer • english reformation
Anne Boleyn's contribution to the advent of the English Reformation has been overlooked in favor of court intrigue and royal romance in spite of her own reformist views.
anne boleyn • thomas cranmer • henry viii • cranmer • english reformation
Author's Style or Influence Lesson
Teachers assign students to compare and contrast books written by one author to learn about the author, his or her writing style, and the plot structure.
author style or influence lesson • books in a series lesson • author's choice of setting and character essay les • authors choice of plot and conflict essay lesson • authors choice of theme and literary techniques le
Teachers assign students to compare and contrast books written by one author to learn about the author, his or her writing style, and the plot structure.
author style or influence lesson • books in a series lesson • author's choice of setting and character essay les • authors choice of plot and conflict essay lesson • authors choice of theme and literary techniques le
Becoming Jane – Movie Review
Becoming Jane is a charmer of a film that embellishes a bit on the details of Jane Austen's life.
anne hathaway • jane austen • movie review • becoming jane • historical drama
Becoming Jane is a charmer of a film that embellishes a bit on the details of Jane Austen's life.
anne hathaway • jane austen • movie review • becoming jane • historical drama
Blow Dry – Movie Review
Between The Full Monty and Slumdog Millionaire, writer Simon Beaufoy delivers another humorously poignant screenplay about life, love, forgiveness - and hair.
blow dry • alan rickman • natasha richardson • hair • competition
Between The Full Monty and Slumdog Millionaire, writer Simon Beaufoy delivers another humorously poignant screenplay about life, love, forgiveness - and hair.
blow dry • alan rickman • natasha richardson • hair • competition
Burlesque School for Military Wives
Operation Bombshell is a burlesque school with the aim of supporting military wives dealing with deployment.
military wives • military wives support • army wives • burlesque for military wives • burlesque classes
Operation Bombshell is a burlesque school with the aim of supporting military wives dealing with deployment.
military wives • military wives support • army wives • burlesque for military wives • burlesque classes
Little Ashes Movie Review
Paul Morrison's Little Ashes explores the homoerotic friendship between the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, and poet Federico García Lorca.
robert • pattinson • javier • beltran • lovers
Paul Morrison's Little Ashes explores the homoerotic friendship between the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, and poet Federico García Lorca.
robert • pattinson • javier • beltran • lovers
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan
Like the magical world in Harry Potter, Rick Riordan's mythological world unfolds around the normal and every day.
rick riordan • the lightning thief • perry jackson and the olympians • young reader mythology • mount olympus
Like the magical world in Harry Potter, Rick Riordan's mythological world unfolds around the normal and every day.
rick riordan • the lightning thief • perry jackson and the olympians • young reader mythology • mount olympus
Quick Picks for Teen Series Readers
For fans of YA fantasy who can't get enough, these Young Adult fantasy series are great for summer reading or year-round breaks from reality.
suggested reading for teen fantasy series • teen fantasy series book • fantasy series • quick picks for teen series readers • ya fantasy series
For fans of YA fantasy who can't get enough, these Young Adult fantasy series are great for summer reading or year-round breaks from reality.
suggested reading for teen fantasy series • teen fantasy series book • fantasy series • quick picks for teen series readers • ya fantasy series
Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch Reviewed
A review of Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko, a harsh, Cold War inspired dystopian fantasy who's worldwide success has been marked by film adaptations and book sequels.
sergei lukyanenko • night watch • night watch book review • day watch • plot of night watch
A review of Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko, a harsh, Cold War inspired dystopian fantasy who's worldwide success has been marked by film adaptations and book sequels.
sergei lukyanenko • night watch • night watch book review • day watch • plot of night watch
The Night Listener
An adaptation of Armistead Maupin's novel, The Night Listener, is a new indie release directed by Patrick Stettner that stars Robin Williams and Toni Collette.
the night listener • armistead maupin • robin williams • toni collette • anthony godby johnson
An adaptation of Armistead Maupin's novel, The Night Listener, is a new indie release directed by Patrick Stettner that stars Robin Williams and Toni Collette.
the night listener • armistead maupin • robin williams • toni collette • anthony godby johnson
WALL-E Gets Two Golden Globe Nominations
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E has received two Golden Globe nominations, one for Best Animated Film and another for Best Song. Golden Globes handed out January 11th.
wall-e • disney/pixar • andrew stanton • golden globes nominations • bolt
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E has received two Golden Globe nominations, one for Best Animated Film and another for Best Song. Golden Globes handed out January 11th.
wall-e • disney/pixar • andrew stanton • golden globes nominations • bolt
"On the Line"-- A Treat for Both Fans and Anti-Fans of NSYNC
A review of the Miramax romantic-comedy, "On the Line." The movie, which opens October 26, stars Lance Bass and Joey Fatone from the boy band NSYNC.
review • comedy • film • movie • romance
A review of the Miramax romantic-comedy, "On the Line." The movie, which opens October 26, stars Lance Bass and Joey Fatone from the boy band NSYNC.
review • comedy • film • movie • romance
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