In today's issue of iW: VIDEO On The Scene at Park City, Director David Gordon Green chats about his latest film, "Snow Angels," Reece Daniel Thompson and Anna Kendrick talk about their lead roles in "Rocket Science," Anthony Kaufman reviews "Grace is Gone," and more.
Read More »The most ambitious and hyped makeover at Sundance this year was lavished on the section that needed it most. The experimental Frontier sidebar, until now little more than an afterthought category where films are usually sent to be ignored, has been beefed up and rebranded New Frontier. With more mov...
Read More »Sundance world dramatic competition film, "Once" by John Carney, has been acquired by Summit Entertainment in a deal that includes theatrical, video and television rights. The film sales company will sell worldwide rights, excluding Ireland, in conjunction with Dublin-based Samson Films, which produced the feature. "We have been tracking 'Once' for a while because its one of those unique treasures which appeals across all ages and genders--and we are thrilled to be working with the producers David Collins and Martina Niland on this Sundance crowd-pleaser," remarked Summit's David Garrett in a statement. "John Carney's sure hand and a lightnes...
Read More »As President Bush made his now infamous landing on a U.S. aircraft carrier declaring victory in Iraq with bravado, an onslaught of lawlessness and widespread looting raged in full view of the American military, decimating not only livelihoods, but the ancient country's cultural heritage. Even worse,...
Read More »The cochlear implant - already the star of another Sundance documentary, 2000's "Sound and Fury" - is the hook to "Hear and Now." But the two retirement-aged parents who live like teenagers, perpetually sneaking out the bedroom window for a late-night adventure, are actually the story. These kooky ...
Read More »First presented at Berlinale in 2006, Forum Expanded will present a lineup of video art, experimental, and underground films for the second time at the Berlin International Film Festival. "Interior Expansion" will be comprised of works by both well-known artists and new faces. The themes of the line...
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