The Frenchman also wrote 'Unbearable Lightness of Being,' 'Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' and 'Diary of a Chambermaid' and received an honorary Oscar. Jean-Claude Carrière, the prolific French screenwriter who collaborated with some of the greatest art house auteurs of his time, has died. He was 89. Carrière died Monday evening of natural causes at his home in Paris, his daughter Kiara Carrière told the news service AFP. Carrière won a competitive Oscar in 1963 for his work with countryman Pierre Étaix on a live-action short film, then received an honorary Academy Award at the Governors Awards in 2014. He also was Oscar-nominated for his screenplays for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) and That Obscure Object of Desire (1977), both directed and co-written by Spaniard Luis Buñuel, and for The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988), shared with American helmer Philip Kaufman. Carrière worked with other … [Read more...] about Jean-Claude Carriere, ‘Belle de Jour,’ ‘Tin Drum’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89
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Uppena Day 3 Box Office Collection: Vaishnav Tej’s Debut Film Creates A New Record!
Not just the Mega family members, but their fans are also quite happy with the arrival of the new hero Panja Vaishnav Tej. The young star's film Uppena recently made it to the theatres and indeed garnered huge appreciation from the audience. The cine-goers also heaped praise on the actor his role as a fisherman who is head over heels in love with a belle. The romantic drama directed by Bucchi Babu Sana earned Rs 9.35 crore with its theatrical run at the box office, which is an all-time record for any debut hero in Tollywood. On Day 2, Uppena collected Rs 6.86 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Well now, on Day 3, the film has acquired a collection of Rs 8.2 crore and has also created a big record yet again. As Uppena comes to an end of its opening weekend, the film crosses Rs 25 crore share worldwide, which is an all-time record for any debut actor. Uppena Andhra Pradhesh-Telangana Day Wise Collections Day 1- Rs 9.35 crore Day 2- Rs 6.86 crore … [Read more...] about Uppena Day 3 Box Office Collection: Vaishnav Tej’s Debut Film Creates A New Record!
Radius-TWC Surprises With ‘The One I Love,’ Providing Theatrical, VOD Box Office
If this was a typical Sunday morning, I’d report that The One I Love, the latest quirky quasi-comedy exec-produced by the Duplass Brothers, had a solid but not scintillating debut weekend at the specialty box office. But this has not been a typical Sunday morning. When I opened my email from RADiUS-TWC, I found not only their theatrical box office results for The One I Love but also the film’s VOD numbers. Wow! The combined numbers arrived with no fanfare, just honest transparency. RADiUS deserves kudos for being a trailblazer here, and I at least want to make sure this moment is duly noted, and with enthusiasm. The company has given me non-theatrical metrics before, but to give it alongside theatrical is a first, and something unique that I hope quickly becomes common. Last fall, Radius gave Deadline VOD numbers for its action pic Man Of Tai Chi, an industry first. Earlier this summer, its co-presidents Tom Quinn and Jason … [Read more...] about Radius-TWC Surprises With ‘The One I Love,’ Providing Theatrical, VOD Box Office
Disney Closing Blue Sky Studios, Fox’s Once-Dominant Animation House Behind ‘Ice Age’ Franchise
EXCLUSIVE: Disney is shuttering Blue Sky Studios, the $5.9 billion global grossing former 20th Century Fox animation division which during its run churned out 13 features including the Ice Age franchise. One can say that the writing was always on the wall for Blue Sky, especially after Disney acquired 20th Century Studios and its assets in March 2019. However, the past year has been challenging for Disney on many fronts, of course due to the pandemic, not just on the studio side but with theme park closures and cruise line dockings as well. Sustaining a third feature animation studio was no longer viable for Disney given the current economic realities caused by Covid. The last day for Blue Sky will be in April. The number of Blue Sky employees being impacted numbers 450. Disney will be working with the employees at the Greenwich, CT based animation house to explore open positions at the other internal studios. Related Story Disney Theme Park News Lifts Stock To New … [Read more...] about Disney Closing Blue Sky Studios, Fox’s Once-Dominant Animation House Behind ‘Ice Age’ Franchise
SXSW Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup; Charli XCX Quarantine Feature To Close Fest; Tom Petty Docu Set As Centerpiece
South by Southwest Conference and Festivals have revealed the full program for the 28th edition of the SXSW Film Festival — and it will all take place online March 16-20. As previously reported , the documentary Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil is set to open the fest while the Charli XCX quarantine docu Alone Together will serve as the film fest closer. Keeping in line with the films about musicians, Mary Wharton’s Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free will make its World Premiere as a centerpiece film. “It’s been a year unlike any we’ve experienced, first marked by the cancellation of SXSW 2020,” said Janet Pierson, Director of Film. “We feel privileged to have been able to pivot to SXSW Online and present a fantastic treasure trove of programming, including a pared down and wonderful selection of films that we know will delight, entertain and move our attendees. SXSW Online will bring attendees a multifaceted event that speaks to so many areas of creativity in one … [Read more...] about SXSW Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup; Charli XCX Quarantine Feature To Close Fest; Tom Petty Docu Set As Centerpiece