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Overture Has "Paper Heart"

Overture Films has announced that it will be distributing and marketing "Paper Heart," winner of the Waldo Salt Award for best screenplay at this year's Sundance Film Festival. The film, directed by Nicholas Jasenovec and co-written/starring Charlyne Yi alongside Michael Cera, combines elements of d...

"Blossoms" Wins Cleveland's Audience Award

The 33rd Cleveland International Film Festival, which ran March 19-29, has announced its festival winners. The festival, which saw a 27% increase in attendance over last year featured 68 sold-out screenings from 143 feature films.

Kal Penn Quits Acting To Work at White House

"Dandelion," "Necessities" Lead Sonoma Fest Winners

The 12th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival has announced the winners of its competition tonight. This year's Festival featured more than 75 films including features, documentaries and short films from 22 countries. Check out Mike Jones' recap of the fest here.

Searchlight To Make Duplass Brothers' "Table 19"

Roger Friedman Confirmed Fired

Peter Bart and the Variety Shift (UPDATED)

As reported yesterday in Variety itself, Peter Bart will assume a new role at the magazine, as vice president and editorial director. In his new position Bart will report directly to Reed Business CEO Tad Smith, "assisting him in furthering Variety's editorial mission in print and online and expand...

"Swastika" To Screen After 36 Year Ban

Tribeca To Screen "Bon Jovi" Work In Progress

The Tribeca Film Festival has announced that the documentary, "Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful," will screen as a work in progress at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by filmmaker and photographer Phil Griffin and produced by Academy Award-and Emmy-winning producers @radical.media, the docu...