Blogging SundanceBlogging SundanceIndie Deals: 'Gomorra' to IFC, 'Buck Howard' to Magnolia- May 31, 2008 Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Deals, Sundance, Cannes, IFC, Magnolia, Distribution, Cinematical IndieTime to play catch up with a couple of indie distribution deals that were completed during the past few days. In the warm afterglow of Cannes, IFC Films acquired one more title to add to their stockpile, according to The Hollywood Reporter: Italian crime drama Gomorra. Directed by Matteo Garrone, the film is based on a best-selling book and follows five separate stories. "Set in the provinces...http://www.bloggingsundance.com/2008/05/31/indie-deals-gomorra-to-ifc-buck-howard-to-magno... Sundance BAM: 'American Teen' Premieres to Cheers- May 30, 2008 Filed under: Documentary, Sundance, Festival Reports, Fandom, Exhibition, DIYFilmmaking, Other FestivalsLast night I had the pleasure of attending the opening night premiere of American Teen (in theaters July 25) as part of the third annual Sundance Institute at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music). The Sundance fav launched an eleven-day festival of sorts, showcasing the best of the best from this year's Sundance Film Festival; 22 features and 36 shorts in total, plus filmmaker Q&As, parties,...http://www.bloggingsundance.com/2008/05/30/sundance-bam-american-teen-premieres-to-cheers/ THINKfilm Sued by Allied Advertising- May 29, 2008 Filed under: Independent, Awards, Deals, Sundance, Cannes, ThinkFilm, Celebrities and Controversy, Distribution, Exhibition, Home Entertainment, PoliticsIt's been clear for several weeks now that the independent distribution company THINKfilm has been suffering from some money troubles. Around the time the Cannes Film Festival kicked off this month, blogger AJ Schnack assembled reports from various sources that the company owed a lot of money to many different places. Now, Nikkie Finke reports..http://www.bloggingsundance.com/2008/05/29/thinkfilm-sued-by-allied-advertising/ Sundance Fest Heads to Brooklyn Tonight!- May 29, 2008 Filed under: Sundance, Festival Reports, Fandom, Exhibition, Other FestivalsFor those who live in and around the New York City area, tonight the Sundance Institute launches their very popular series at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), in which they'll screen a whole bunch of films (22 features, 36 shorts) from this year's festival over the course of the next eleven days. Yours truly will be in attendance this evening for American Teen, followed by a prom-themed after party. A doc about teens...http://www.bloggingsundance.com/2008/05/29/sundance-fest-heads-to-brooklyn-tonight/ David Cronenberg Digging the 'Timecrimes' Remake- May 13, 2008 Filed under: Foreign Language, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sundance, Magnolia, United Artists, Fantastic Fest, Remakes and SequelsThe last time I saw my awesome amigo Nacho Vigalondo, it was at a Sundance party during which he was A) very thrilled to have his film play the festival, B) mega-elated that writerproducer Steven Zaillian would be involved in the English-language remake of his film (Timecrimes), and C) seriously drunk and hanging out with an overworked karaoke machine. When I...http://www.bloggingsundance.com/2008/05/13/david-cronenberg-digging-the-timecrimes-remake/ A One-Sheet Most Foul for 'Hamlet 2'- May 5, 2008 Filed under: Comedy, Sundance, Focus Features, Movie Marketing, PostersWhile I'm still not convinced that North American audiences are ready for the strange genius that is Steve Coogan, at least they will get the chance to have a little taste. The first poster for Andy Fleming's comedy Hamlet 2 has arrived in our inbox (see to the right, and click to enlarge). So in case anyone was confused, the poster (and R-rated trailer) makes it clear that this movie is going to be packed to the brim with...http://www.bloggingsundance.com/2008/05/05/a-one-sheet-most-foul-for-hamlet-2/ 'Sugar' Finally Gets Picked Up- May 3, 2008 Filed under: Independent, Sports, Deals, Sundance, Distribution, Cinematical IndieRyan Fleck and Anna Boden's Sugar, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Half Nelson, has finally been picked up for distribution. Variety's Mike Jones reports the film has been acquired for theatrical distribution by Sony Pictures Classics, which seems like a good fit for the film. HBO Films, which financed the film, retains television rights. Sugar, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year, felt at...http://www.bloggingsundance.com/2008/05/03/sugar-finally-gets-picked-up/ |