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This Last Lonely Place Finishes Filming

Sam Taylor in This Last Lonely Place
Rhys Coiro as Sam Taylor in 'This Last Lonely Place'. (PRNewsFoto/The Humphrey Bogart Estate)
Funded by Kickstarter and backed by the Humphrey Bogart estate, the independent thriller This Last Lonely Place has finished up filming. The movie was shot in LA in late 2012 and is written and directed by Steve Anderson (The Big Empty). Rhys Coiro, Carly Pope, and Xander Berkeley star, with Richard Portnow, Michelle Krusiec, Jeananne Goossen, and Erin Matthews co-starring.
 
Commenting on the production, writer/director Anderson said, “It was an incredible shoot. We shot in iconic locations, such as the penthouse of the Chateau Marmont, the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Sunset Strip, and Rodeo Drive. For most of the exterior locations, we just showed up in the cab and grabbed the shots. We worked with a very small crew, who all did multiple jobs. Our brave cast really believed in this project, and their support made our innovative production tactics possible. Over forty days, shooting right here in Los Angeles, all for 100K. Amazing.”
 
Addressing the Humphrey Bogart estate’s connection to the film, manager of the estate Robbert de Klerk stated: “We had been looking for an inspired way to honor Humphrey Bogart’s legacy of supporting his fellow artists. Humphrey Bogart was known for taking risks. He was one of the first actors to start his own production company when he left Warner Brothers in 1948 to start Santana Productions. In so many ways, Anderson and our incredibly talented and dedicated cast captured the true independent spirit that Bogie was known for. This collaboration with Steve Anderson has been one of those rare and wonderful examples of the old and new coming together, and Stephen Bogart and I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
 
The Plot:
 
This Last Lonely Place revolves around an injured war vet cab driver (Coiro) who picks up a wealthy investment banker (Berkeley) late one night in Beverly Hills. On edge, the banker confesses to a shady investment scheme, and after picking up his mistress (Pope), it is revealed that a terrible crime has just been committed. Drawn into a conspiracy gone awry, the cab driver is now at their mercy. As the long dark cab ride progresses – through the lonely streets and back alleys of Los Angeles – dark layers of deceit come to light.
 
Source: The Humphrey Bogart Estate

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Official Oscar Parties Raise Money for Charity

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45 cities will be hosting official Oscar viewing parties as part of The Oscar Experience: Benefits series raising funds for charities. $3.1 million was raised last year from the Oscar viewing events with a total of $36.6 million raised to benefit worthy causes since the program’s inception in 1994.
 
“The Oscar Experience: Benefits is a natural extension of the philanthropic work the Academy does year-round,” stated Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. “We are thrilled to share a part of the Oscar experience with movie fans nationwide while supporting charities across the country.”
 
Each of the parties will feature a live broadcast of the Academy Awards on February 24, 2013, with attendees receiving a copy of the official 2013 Oscar poster and show program.

2013 Oscar Experience: Benefits Cities and Charities:

The New Mexico BioPark Society, Albuquerque, NM
The Center for Family Resources, Atlanta, GA
The Ellie Fund, Boston, MA
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, NY
Virginia Film Festival, Charlottesville, VA
Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
People Working Cooperatively, Cincinnati, OH
KidFilm Festival, Dallas, TX
Denver Film Society, Denver, CO
Southgate Community Players, Detroit, MI
AIDS Connecticut (ACT), Hartford, CT
Hawaii International Film Festival, Honolulu, HI
American Cancer Society, High Plains Division, Houston, TX
United Way of Central Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Variety of Eastern Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Variety Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Wolfe Street Foundation, Inc., Little Rock, AK
MEND Meet Each Need with Dignity, Los Angeles, CA
WHAS Crusade for Children, Inc., Louisville, KY
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, Memphis, TN
COA Youth & Family Centers, Milwaukee, WI
Aegis Foundation, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, TN
American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter, New Orleans, LA
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter, Omaha, NE
Variety – The Children’s Charity of Florida, Inc., Orlando, FL
Palm Beach International Film Festival, Palm Beach, FL
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, Philadelphia, PA
Pacific Region of the Arthritis Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
Community Theatre of Greensboro, Piedmont Triad area, NC
Rhode Island International Film Festival, Providence, RI
Central Virginia Film Institute, Richmond, VA
Utah AIDS Foundation, Salt Lake City, UT
Special Olympics Texas, San Antonio, TX
Community Campership Council, Inc., San Diego, CA
California Film Institute Education Program, San Francisco, CA
Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest, Seattle, WA
Robinson Film Center, Shreveport, LA
Isabel’s House, Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, Springfield, MO
Cinema St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Tampa Theatre, Tampa, FL
Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation, Tucson, AZ
DC Shorts, Washington, DC
Waterfront Film Festival, Western Michigan (Grand Rapids)
 
Source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
 

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Second Trailer for ’21 and Over’ – Funnier Than the First

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A scene from '21 and Over' - Courtesy of Relativity Media

Relativity Media’s showing off a second, better trailer for the comedy movie 21 and Over starring Skylar Astin, Justin Chon, Miles Teller, Jonathan Keltz, and Sarah Wright.

The Plot:

Straight-A college student Jeff Chang has always done what’s expected of him. But when his two best friends Casey and Miller surprise him with a visit for his 21st birthday, he decides to do the unexpected for a change, even though his critical medical school interview is early the next morning. What was supposed to be one beer becomes one night of chaos, over indulgence and utter debauchery in this outrageous comedy.

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-By Rebecca Murray

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Alec Baldwin, Carl Reiner to Present Dick Van Dyke with Lifetime Award

Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke is the 2012 SAG Life Achievement Recipient - Photo Credit: Alan Berliner
Carl Reiner and Alec Baldwin have been tapped to present Dick Van Dyke with the SAG 49th Life Achievement Award at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT). Executive producer and director Jeff Margolis made the announcement today.
 
Dick Van Dyke will be joining past recipients Mary Tyler Moore, Ernest Borgnine, Betty White, James Earl Jones, Charles Durning, Julie Andrews, Shirley Temple Black, James Garner, Karl Malden, Clint Eastwood, Edward Asner, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Sidney Poitier, Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Taylor, Angela Lansbury, Robert Redford and George Burns when he accepts the honor at the 2013 SAG Awards.
 
A Look Back at Dick Van Dyke’s Life and Career – Courtesy of SAG:
 
The Emmy-winning Van Dyke made his television-acting debut in 1957 and Broadway debut in 1959. The following year his career soared when he was cast opposite Chita Rivera in the Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. His performance as Albert Peterson earned Van Dyke a Tony® Award and brought him to the attention of Reiner, who signed him for a pilot opposite newcomer Moore. In 1963, Van Dyke spent his series’ hiatus shooting the film version of Bye Bye Birdie in 1963 followed by What a Way to Go and Disney’s 1964 musical classic Mary Poppins, which won five Academy Awards®, including one for star Julie Andrews (recipient of the 2006 Life Achievement Award). Van Dyke earned a Golden Globe® nomination and, with Andrews, a Grammy®. A run of films followed including Lt. Robin Crusoe, USN, Divorce American Style, Fitzwilly, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Comic, directed by Reiner, among others. He returned to movies again in 1979’s The Runner Stumbles, 1990’s Dick Tracy and more recently, the Ben Stiller comedy Night at the Museum (2006). On the small screen, his numerous roles include the crime-solving physician Dr. Mark Sloan in Diagnosis: Murder, which ran from 1993 to 2001. The ever-energetic Van Dyke has written several books and in 2000, formed Dick Van Dyke & the Vantastix, an a cappella quartet. Among the venues they’ve played are the Disney Concert Hall and Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., with the President and First Lady in the front row.
 
For nearly 20 years Van Dyke has been committed to volunteering at Los Angeles’ century-old shelter, The Midnight Mission. He helped raise millions for their new building program and is there every Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and times in between offering comfort and cheer. He is passionate about raising funds for music and art programs for public schools and became a spokesperson for the National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation in 1967 after losing a granddaughter to that disease. In 2010, he was named the first spokesperson for the Cell Therapy Foundation.
 
Source: SAG

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Oprah Expands Lance Armstrong Interview to Two Nights

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Oprah Winfrey with Lance Armstrong in Austin, Texas - Photo by George Burns (c) Harpo Studios. Inc 2013
Oprah sat with Lance Armstrong for two and a half hours of what’s described as a no-holds-barred interview, and given the amount of material provided by that lengthy interview Oprah’s Next Chapter “Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive” will now be a two-night event.
 
The Lance Armstrong interview will air on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on Thursday, January 17 from 9-10:30 p.m. ET/PT and Friday, January 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. It will also stream on Oprah.com simultaneously with the show.
 
The interview with Armstrong marks his first since being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles. He’s been banned from competing professionally and in 2012 he stepped down from being chairman of the Livestrong foundation he created to fight cancer. The interview is expected to include an admission he used performance-enhancing drugs throughout his long career.
 
Armstrong’s been described as a bully, threatening anyone who suggested he used drugs. If he did in fact admit to the use of drugs, he could wind up being the target of multiple new lawsuits.
 
Source: OWN

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Trailer #2 for ‘The Iceman’ is Worth Checking Out

Chris Evans and Michael Shannon in The Iceman
Chris Evans as “Robert Pronge” and Michael Shannon as “Richard Kuklinski” in THE ICEMAN. Photo courtesy of Millennium Entertainment.

The true story of contract killer Richard Kuklinski provides fodder for the dramatic film The Iceman starring Michael Shannon. Millennium Entertainment’s planning a May 3, 2013 release for the film, which also stars Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Robert Davi and Danny Abeckaser.

The Plot:

Inspired by actual events, The Iceman follows notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski (Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon) from his early days in the mob until his arrest for the murder of more than 100 men. Appearing to be living the American dream as a devoted husband and father; in reality Kuklinski was a ruthless killer-for-hire. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession.

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‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2’ DVD and Blu-ray Release Details

Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 DVD

Twihards need only wait until March 2, 2013 to snatch up the final Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn Part 2, on Blu-ray and DVD. Summit’s releasing the last film on home video on Saturday, accompanied by Friday midnight launch parties at stores across the US.

So, what can we expect to see as extra goodies on the Breaking Dawn Part 2 DVD? Here are the details on the bonus material:

BLU-RAY & DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
· “Forever: Filming Breaking Dawn Part 2” – Seven-part “making of” documentary
o Chapter 1: “Rebirth”
o Chapter 2: “Renesmee”
o Chapter 3: “The Cottage”
o Chapter 4: “The Gathering”
o Chapter 5: “The Field”
o Chapter 6: “The Battle”
o Chapter 7: “Forever”
· “Two Movies at Once” featurette – the challenges of shooting two movies back-to-back
· “The Forgotten” Green Day music video
· “Jump to” features – fans can watch only their favorite scenes with Edward or Jacob
· Audio commentary with director Bill Condon

According to Summit and Lionsgate, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Blu-ray and DVD will have a suggested retail price of $39.99 and $30.98, respectively. Also arriving on March 2nd is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Extended Edition, with both Part 1 and 2 available for preorder now.

The Plot:

In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the birth of Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward’s (Robert Pattinson) child brings conflict between Bella and her lifelong friend, Jacob (Taylor Lautner), and an all-out war between the Cullens and the Volturi.

Black Lips Announce 2013 West Coast Tour Dates

Black Lips 2013 Tour
Black Lips 2013 Tour (Photo Courtesy of Black Lips)

Rockers Black Lips just returned from a tour of the Middle East and have announced they’ll touring the West Coast in March 2013. The group spent time entertaining fans in Lebanon, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, and Cyprus, with the experience documented by VICE’s music channel, Noisey.

And in addition to a nearly 10 minute video of the experience (featured below), filmmaker documentary filmmaker Bill Cody will be producing a feature film about the band’s Middle East tour.

Black Lips Tour Dates:

Mar 13-17 Austin, TX – SXSW
Mar 18 San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
Mar 19 Felton, CA – Don Quixote’s International Music Hall
Mar 20 Santa Barbara, CA – SoHo
Mar 21 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
Mar 22 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
Mar 23 & 24 San Diego, CA – Casbah
Apr 6 Phoenix AZ – Marquee Theatre

Between Us Teaser Trailer with Julia Stiles

The film version of the off-Broadway play Between Us has just debuted a teaser trailer. Joe Hortua adapted his play with director Dan Mirvish, and the cast includes Julia Stiles, Taye Diggs, Melissa George, and David Harbour. Already screened at 14 festivals, Between Us will next be putting in an appearance at the Slamdance Film Festival on January 20, 2013 in Park City, Utah.
 
The Plot:
 
Grace (Stiles) and Carlo (Diggs) are a newly married New York couple who visit old friends Sharyl (George) and Joel (Harbour) in their huge Midwestern home. But despite their wealth, the hosts are in a violently destructive marriage on the verge of falling apart. Two years later, the couples reunite in New York, but now the tables are turned as the young couple struggles with their marriage, children and financial woes, only to discover that their old friends are even more successful and much happier than they were before.
 
Watch the trailer:
 

Between Us – teaser from dmirvish on Vimeo.

 

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Writers Guild Honors Tom Stoppard With the Laurel Award

Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard - Photo Credit: Matt Humphrey

Tom Stoppard has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Laurel Award for Screen by the Writers Guild of America, West. The critically acclaimed screenwriter and playwright will receive the award at the February 17, 2013 ceremony in Los Angeles.
 
The Laurel Award is given to a writer to honor a “lifetime achievement in outstanding writing for motion pictures.”
 
“A television writer since 1965 and a screenwriter since 1975, Tom Stoppard brings wit, elegance, and heart to all he composes. We did not want to let his acknowledged brilliance as a playwright to blind us to his dramatic talents in our own field. From The Romantic Englishwoman through Despair, The Human Factor, Brazil, Empire of the Sun, The Russia House, Billy Bathgate, Shakespeare in Love, Enigma, Vatel, and this past year’s Anna Karenina, Stoppard’s screenplays delight, disturb, entrance. Whether adapting the masters – Nabokov, Greene, Ballard, le Carré, Doctorow, Tolstoy – or crafting his own tales, Stoppard brings dignity and coherence to the act of imagination,” stated WGAW Vice President Howard A. Rodman.
 
Past winners of the Laurel Award include David Mamet, Lawrence Kasdan, Robert Benton, Barry Levinson, Steven Zaillian, and Eric Roth.
 
Source: WGA

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