The 2012 American Film Market (AFM), set for October 31-November 7 in Santa Monica will screen more than 420 motion pictures, including 77 world premieres and 306 market premieres, for thousands of film buyers and industry professionals from more than 70 countries. Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director and Executive Vice President of the Independent Film & Television Alliance, made the announcement today.
Variety reports that Rosamund Pike, Sam Neill, Toni Collette, Pierce Brosnan, Aaron Paul and Imogen Poots have joined the cast of the upcoming film A LONG WAY DOWN. The project is based on the best-selling dark comedy from Nick Hornby.
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet receives a life-changing diagnosis, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance: suppressed emotions, competing egos, and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert, quite possibly their last, only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy. Inspired by and structured around Beethoven's Opus 131 String Quartet in C-sharp minor, A LATE QUARTET pays homage to chamber music and the cultural world of New York.
The Toronto International Film Festival® announces the addition of 3 Galas and 18 Special Presentations, including 8 World Premieres, to its slate. The Festival will close with Paul Andrew Williams' A SONG FOR MARION, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp.
Ovation, the only network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling, is continuing its critically acclaimed Saturday night block "The Best You've Never Seen" with the U.S. premiere of BOUQUET OF BARBED WIRE. This riveting, three-part mini-series is a psychological thriller based on Andrea Newman's infamous, taboo-busting novel of the same name and premieres tonight, July 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.
Ovation, the only network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling, is continuing its critically acclaimed Saturday night block "The Best You've Never Seen" with the U.S. premiere of BOUQUET OF BARBED WIRE. This riveting, three-part mini-series is a psychological thriller based on Andrea Newman's infamous, taboo-busting novel of the same name and premieres Saturday, July 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.
Ovation highlighted the network's Upfront presentation for journalists today to introduce them to the producer and stars of its exciting new original dance competition series A CHANCE TO DANCE.
Former Bond Girl and Parisian stage star Eva Green is set to star in the independent film, Cracks. IFC Films as obtained the U.S. rights and will release the film sometime next year, according to Variety.