Not to be outdone by the recent headlines broken by his former company, Michael Eisner has joined with Universal Pictures in a multi-year worldwide distribution agreement. In the deal, Eisner’s Tornante Company will fully finance films which Universal will market and distribute globally. After his purge from the Walt Disney Company in 2005, he’s invested heavily in digital media as part of his plan to return to movie-making.
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Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom, the witty-comedy that has received some of the best reviews of the year so far, now has a release date on Blu-Ray/DVD and and On-Demand. The film will be released on Blu-Ray/DVD October 16, 2012. By releasing the DVD in the middle of October, its positive reviews it received will possibility reignite the passion and excitement it received in early 2012.
The film is one of the favorites in the Original Screenplay category and a dark horse in Best Picture and Director for Wes Anderson. With a nice transition and placement for Academy members, the film has can realign itself to be a Best Picture hopeful.
The press release is listed below: Read more on “Moonrise Kingdom” comes to Blu-Ray in October!…
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One of the great things about the advances in film technology is that it enables old classics to be improved quality wise and be presented to new audiences on DVD. Universal is making the most of the restoration processes available to re-release its classic monster tales in time for Halloween. Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection set will include all of the classic creatures: Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Phantom of the Opera, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The collection hits shelves on October 2nd,with restored versions of the eight films, over 12 hours of bonus features, and a 48-page collectible booklet. Check out the special features and a video about the Dracula restoration after the jump!
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Casting News
Aubrey Plaza, the young sarcastic comedienne from Parks and Recreation, is joining Shia Laboeuf in the film The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman – Latino Review
Oscar winner Sandra Bullock and Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy are joining forces to star in a buddy cop comedy directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) – Variety
Production News
In “meh” news of the week, Universal is putting money into a new toy to screen film, this time based on LEGO hero factory robots. Because after that juggernaut that was Battleship this seems like a logical move, no? - The Hollywood Reporter
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 Directed By: Tom Hooper
Written By: William Nicholson
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Amanda Seyfried, Samantha Barks, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveilt, George Blagden, Bertie Carvel
Synopsis:
In 19th Century France, Les Misérables tells the story of a prisoner Jean Vaijean and his quest to begin a new life after 19 years of imprisonment. After his release, Vaijean breaks his parole and the ruthless policeman Javert hunts him down. When Vaijean agrees to care for a factory worker Fantine and her illegitimate daughter, Cosette, their lives are changed forever.
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