2013 saw the release of Peter Berg’s Lone Survivor, the true story of Seal Team 10 and the failed United States Navy SEALs counter-insurgent mission “Operation Red Wings.” Based on Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson’s book, the film received two Oscar nominations for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing, received positive reviews and went onto a $149 million box office gross worldwide.
In 2014, Clint Eastwood brought to the screen American Sniper, based on the memoir American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History (2012) by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The film became a box office success (worldwide $547 million), was embraced by moviegoers, received great reviews and went onto garner six Academy Awards nominations.
Now comes Paramount Pictures’ 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Bengazi. The devastatingly haunting first trailer for director Michael Bay’s upcoming film stars Pablo Schreiber, John Krasinski,...
In 2014, Clint Eastwood brought to the screen American Sniper, based on the memoir American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History (2012) by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The film became a box office success (worldwide $547 million), was embraced by moviegoers, received great reviews and went onto garner six Academy Awards nominations.
Now comes Paramount Pictures’ 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Bengazi. The devastatingly haunting first trailer for director Michael Bay’s upcoming film stars Pablo Schreiber, John Krasinski,...
- 7/29/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ American Sniper has surpassed two more major milestones, emerging as the top-grossing domestic release of 2014. The film has also surpassed half a billion dollars worldwide, and still climbing.
To date, the film has grossed an estimated $337.2 million at the domestic box office, and still counting, making it the highest-grossing film in director Clint Eastwood’s long and illustrious career. Among its many other records, American Sniper is also the number one war movie of all time and the top-grossing film in the career of Bradley Cooper, who earned his third consecutive Oscar nomination, for his portrayal of the film’s title character, Chris Kyle.
In addition to its domestic success, American Sniper is drawing large numbers of moviegoers overseas, where it is currently in release in 57 markets. The film, to date, has earned an estimated $163 million at the international box office, for an...
To date, the film has grossed an estimated $337.2 million at the domestic box office, and still counting, making it the highest-grossing film in director Clint Eastwood’s long and illustrious career. Among its many other records, American Sniper is also the number one war movie of all time and the top-grossing film in the career of Bradley Cooper, who earned his third consecutive Oscar nomination, for his portrayal of the film’s title character, Chris Kyle.
In addition to its domestic success, American Sniper is drawing large numbers of moviegoers overseas, where it is currently in release in 57 markets. The film, to date, has earned an estimated $163 million at the international box office, for an...
- 3/8/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Jaume Collet-Serra ("Non-Stop," "Unknown") attached to direct the thriller "Sniper Elite" for Sony Pictures and Ombra Films.
Not to be confused with the video game series of the same name, the film is based on the second of a trilogy of novels by "American Sniper" co-author Scott McEwen and Thomas Koloniar.
The story follows an unofficial team of former Special Forces operatives, let by Navy Seal Gil Shannon, seeking to stop Chechen terrorists who smuggle a Russian nuke across the Mexican-American border.
Sheldon Turner penned the script while Kevin Misher, Jennifer Klein, Collet-Serra and Juan Sola will produce.
Source: Variety...
Not to be confused with the video game series of the same name, the film is based on the second of a trilogy of novels by "American Sniper" co-author Scott McEwen and Thomas Koloniar.
The story follows an unofficial team of former Special Forces operatives, let by Navy Seal Gil Shannon, seeking to stop Chechen terrorists who smuggle a Russian nuke across the Mexican-American border.
Sheldon Turner penned the script while Kevin Misher, Jennifer Klein, Collet-Serra and Juan Sola will produce.
Source: Variety...
- 2/21/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: In a last bit of business before Oscar weekend, Sony Pictures is close to closing a preemptive package that will have Sheldon Turner adapting and Jaume Collet-Serra directing a drama based on Sniper Elite, a series of novels written by Scott McEwen, who with Chris Kyle and Jim DeFelice wrote the bestseller American Sniper. This was sold in a pitch heard by Sony’s Michael De Luca and Ange Giannetti, who’ll steer the project. It’s a high-six against seven-figure…...
- 2/21/2015
- Deadline
Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" won the Original Screenplay honor at the recently concluded Writers Guild Awards while Morten Tyldum's "The Imitation Game" took home the Adapted Screenplay trophy. "The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swarts" written by Brian Knappenberger won Documentary Screenplay award. The film is not nominated for an Academy award.
In TV land, HBO's "True Detective" won the Drama Series award and FX's "Louie" received the Comedy Series trophy.
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards:
Feature Film
Original Screenplay
Boyhood, Written by Richard Linklater; IFC Films
Foxcatcher, Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman; Sony Pictures Classics
The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight Winner
Nightcrawler, Written by Dan Gilroy; Open Road Films
Whiplash, Written by Damien Chazelle; Sony Pictures Classics
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper,...
In TV land, HBO's "True Detective" won the Drama Series award and FX's "Louie" received the Comedy Series trophy.
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards:
Feature Film
Original Screenplay
Boyhood, Written by Richard Linklater; IFC Films
Foxcatcher, Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman; Sony Pictures Classics
The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight Winner
Nightcrawler, Written by Dan Gilroy; Open Road Films
Whiplash, Written by Damien Chazelle; Sony Pictures Classics
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper,...
- 2/16/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
© 2015 Universal Studios and Focus Features. All Rights Reserved.
More like 50 Shades of Green. The phenomenon Fifty Shades Of Grey became the motion-picture event for Valentine’s Day with an estimated $81 million at the holiday weekend box office and earned $239.7 million around the globe this weekend
Opening in 59 markets, the film brought in a massive $158 million overseas, ranks fifth all-time among R-rated movies and is the biggest debut ever for a female director.
The film adaptation that had been the subject of widespread speculation and boundless curiosity, whose first trailer became YouTube’s most-watched movie trailer last year, is on the big screen playing at 3,646 locations.
The movie stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora and Marcia Gay-Harden.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the erotic love story from series creator E L James took audiences inside a rich and mysterious world that explores the complexities of male-female dynamics.
Read Michael Haffner’s review Here.
More like 50 Shades of Green. The phenomenon Fifty Shades Of Grey became the motion-picture event for Valentine’s Day with an estimated $81 million at the holiday weekend box office and earned $239.7 million around the globe this weekend
Opening in 59 markets, the film brought in a massive $158 million overseas, ranks fifth all-time among R-rated movies and is the biggest debut ever for a female director.
The film adaptation that had been the subject of widespread speculation and boundless curiosity, whose first trailer became YouTube’s most-watched movie trailer last year, is on the big screen playing at 3,646 locations.
The movie stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora and Marcia Gay-Harden.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the erotic love story from series creator E L James took audiences inside a rich and mysterious world that explores the complexities of male-female dynamics.
Read Michael Haffner’s review Here.
- 2/15/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Surpassing all targets, Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ multiple Oscar-nominated drama American Sniper smashed virtually every available record as it opened nationwide on the heels of its already record-breaking limited release. Easily topping the box office, the film took in an estimated $105.3 million for the four-day holiday weekend and has grossed $108.7 million to date and counting.
The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, and Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures
The film’s spectacular opening marks an all-time high over the course of director Clint Eastwood’s illustrious career. Among its many other milestones, American Sniper also broke records for a January weekend opening, including both three- and four-day weekends; the highest single day ever in January; the best four-day weekend for an R-rated film; and the biggest opening...
The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, and Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures
The film’s spectacular opening marks an all-time high over the course of director Clint Eastwood’s illustrious career. Among its many other milestones, American Sniper also broke records for a January weekend opening, including both three- and four-day weekends; the highest single day ever in January; the best four-day weekend for an R-rated film; and the biggest opening...
- 1/19/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Clint Eastwood’s remarkable film about the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, American Sniper, broke all box office records this weekend with an estimated $90 million. Since it’s initial release on December 25, 2014, the R-rated drama’s total stands at $93.6 million domestically – $119 million globally to date. Made for $60 million, Bradley Cooper heads the cast, which also includes Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Cory Hardrict, Kevin Lacz, Navid Negahban and Keir O’Donnell.
The film is looking to add about $15 million Monday, raising its total since its limited Christmas Day release to $108.6 million in the U.S.
The screenplay, written by Jason Hall, is based on the book by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The autobiography was a runaway bestseller, spending 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, 13 of those at number one.
American Sniper received 6 Academy Award nominations last week for Best Picture,...
The film is looking to add about $15 million Monday, raising its total since its limited Christmas Day release to $108.6 million in the U.S.
The screenplay, written by Jason Hall, is based on the book by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The autobiography was a runaway bestseller, spending 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, 13 of those at number one.
American Sniper received 6 Academy Award nominations last week for Best Picture,...
- 1/18/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Although the book paints a better picture of Chris Kyle as a man, this is one RPG of a war story.Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial effort is an entertaining combination of war movie and biopic. The book by the subject, Chris Kyle (co-written with Scott McEwen and James Defelice), contains a much better description of his life. The film is a much better war story. For those who are more interested in the life and times of a war hero, read the book. For those who want a rambunctious, no holds barred war flick, see the movie. For the best results, […]...
- 1/16/2015
- by Ron Wilkinson
- Monsters and Critics
Director Clint Eastwood discusses his latest film, American Sniper, in this brand new featurette from Warner Bros. Pictures.
This week, the film received award nominations from the American Cinema Editors, Producers Guild, Art Directors Guild, and Writers Guild. It undoubtedly is one of the best films you will see this year.
Eastwood says of his movie, “What we all hope is that it will remind people of the sacrifices of soldiers and their families and make people even more appreciative of those who have given so much in service of their country.”
From director Clint Eastwood comes American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.
Navy Seal Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves...
This week, the film received award nominations from the American Cinema Editors, Producers Guild, Art Directors Guild, and Writers Guild. It undoubtedly is one of the best films you will see this year.
Eastwood says of his movie, “What we all hope is that it will remind people of the sacrifices of soldiers and their families and make people even more appreciative of those who have given so much in service of their country.”
From director Clint Eastwood comes American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.
Navy Seal Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves...
- 1/8/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Writers Guild of America, West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during 2014. Winners will be honored at the 2015 Writers Guild Awards on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City.
Original Screenplay
Boyhood, Written by Richard Linklater; IFC Films
Foxcatcher, Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman; Sony Pictures Classics
The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight
Nightcrawler, Written by Dan Gilroy; Open Road Films
Whiplash, Written by Damien Chazelle; Sony Pictures Classics
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper, Written by Jason Hall; Based on the book by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice; Warner Bros.
Gone Girl, Screenplay by Gillian Flynn; Based on her novel; 20th Century Fox
Guardians of the Galaxy, Written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman; Based...
Original Screenplay
Boyhood, Written by Richard Linklater; IFC Films
Foxcatcher, Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman; Sony Pictures Classics
The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight
Nightcrawler, Written by Dan Gilroy; Open Road Films
Whiplash, Written by Damien Chazelle; Sony Pictures Classics
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper, Written by Jason Hall; Based on the book by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice; Warner Bros.
Gone Girl, Screenplay by Gillian Flynn; Based on her novel; 20th Century Fox
Guardians of the Galaxy, Written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman; Based...
- 1/7/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Earlier today, the final guild precursor was revealed, as the Writers Guild of America (or WGA) announced their nominees. It was basically the final big card left to fall before it’s solely up to Academy voters to make up their minds and send in their ballots (the Directors Guild of America won’t announce until after the Oscar nominations). WGA always rules some big contenders ineligible, and that was again the case this year (as I’ll briefly address below), but of the titles that were cited this year, it was a mix of expected contenders like Boyhood and Gone Girl with slightly more unexpected citations like Guardians of the Galaxy and Nightcrawler. Also, Whiplash was nominated in Original, while it’s now going to be competing in Adapted at the Academy Awards (if it’s nominated), but more on that tomorrow… Before I reveal the full list of nominees,...
- 1/7/2015
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced their nominees for their yearly awards and I'm very happy to report that Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" received a nod! Woot woot!
It was one of my favorite movies of 2014 (see my Top 10 here) and I'm glad that its zippy, entertaining, but highly heartfelt script is nominated.
I'm also elated that Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler" received a nod! That character-driven piece is all about writing (those soliloquies!) that gave Jake Gyllenhaal a great background to play with and director Gilroy (who also wrote the script) a fantastic material to helm!
Winners of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards will be revealed on Feb. 14th! I wonder who will receive a great Valentine from the WGA? Stay tuned...
Here's a complete list of nominees of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards:
Original Screenplay
"Boyhood," Written by Richard Linklater
"Foxcatcher," Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman
"The Grand Budapest Hotel,...
It was one of my favorite movies of 2014 (see my Top 10 here) and I'm glad that its zippy, entertaining, but highly heartfelt script is nominated.
I'm also elated that Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler" received a nod! That character-driven piece is all about writing (those soliloquies!) that gave Jake Gyllenhaal a great background to play with and director Gilroy (who also wrote the script) a fantastic material to helm!
Winners of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards will be revealed on Feb. 14th! I wonder who will receive a great Valentine from the WGA? Stay tuned...
Here's a complete list of nominees of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards:
Original Screenplay
"Boyhood," Written by Richard Linklater
"Foxcatcher," Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman
"The Grand Budapest Hotel,...
- 1/7/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
People often ask me why I don’t include the Writers Guild of America in the “top guilds” when it comes to discussing awards, but the answer is very simple, with this morning’s nominations being a prime example. Every year, because of their silly and narrow-minded rules, they leave out several contenders for their screenplay awards, and this year is no exception.
Among the nominees, you’ll find most of what was expected, including The Grand Budapest Hotel, Boyhood, and Gone Girl. However, because certain films didn’t follow the WGA’s rules, you won’t find The Theory of Everything, Selma, or, most importantly, Birdman. The only reason I was looking forward to these awards this year was because they would help settle the matter of which original screenplay has the lead going into the Oscars, with Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel being practically neck and neck...
Among the nominees, you’ll find most of what was expected, including The Grand Budapest Hotel, Boyhood, and Gone Girl. However, because certain films didn’t follow the WGA’s rules, you won’t find The Theory of Everything, Selma, or, most importantly, Birdman. The only reason I was looking forward to these awards this year was because they would help settle the matter of which original screenplay has the lead going into the Oscars, with Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel being practically neck and neck...
- 1/7/2015
- by Jeff Beck
- We Got This Covered
It's a big week for awards news now that the season of accolades is in full swing. This week we've already gotten the Producers Guild Awards nominees, and this morning the American Society of Cinematographers announced their nominations for the best cinematography. Now it's the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announcing their nominations for screenwriting. Last year's winners included Her, Captain Phillips and Stories We Tell, and this year there's an eclectic list of nominees including Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, Damien Chazelle's Whiplash and even Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. No joke. Here are the nominations for the 2015 Writers Guild of America Awards from Deadline: Original Screenplay: Boyhood - Written by Richard Linklater Foxcatcher - Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman The Grand Budapest Hotel - Written by Wes Anderson Nightcrawler - Written by Dan Gilroy Whiplash - Written by Damien Chazelle Adapted Screenplay:...
- 1/7/2015
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
James Gunn’s Marvel adaptation is the surprise inclusion in the screenwriting race, while the Writers Guild’s uber-strict eligibility rules exclude The Theory Of Everything, Selma and Birdman. Unbroken fails to make the cut.
The Writers Guild Of America, West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild Of America, East (Wgae) announced the nominations on Wednesday (January 7) for the 2014 outstanding achievements in writing for the screen.
Winners will be honoured at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City at the 2015 Writers Guild Awards on February 14.
Original Screenplay
Boyhood – Richard Linklater;
Foxcatcher – E Max Frye and Dan Futterman;
The Grand Budapest Hotel – Wes Anderson; story by Wes Anderson and Hugo Guinness;
Nightcrawler– Dan Gilroy; and
Whiplash – Damien Chazelle.
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper – Jason Hall; based on the book by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice;
Gone Girl by – Gillian Flynn;
Guardians Of The Galaxy – James Gunn and Nicole Perlman; based on the Marvel comic by [link...
The Writers Guild Of America, West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild Of America, East (Wgae) announced the nominations on Wednesday (January 7) for the 2014 outstanding achievements in writing for the screen.
Winners will be honoured at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City at the 2015 Writers Guild Awards on February 14.
Original Screenplay
Boyhood – Richard Linklater;
Foxcatcher – E Max Frye and Dan Futterman;
The Grand Budapest Hotel – Wes Anderson; story by Wes Anderson and Hugo Guinness;
Nightcrawler– Dan Gilroy; and
Whiplash – Damien Chazelle.
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper – Jason Hall; based on the book by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice;
Gone Girl by – Gillian Flynn;
Guardians Of The Galaxy – James Gunn and Nicole Perlman; based on the Marvel comic by [link...
- 1/7/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The WGA has announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during 2014 in three categories: original, adapted and documentary screenplays. Among the notables unveiled this morning: Damien Chazelle’s script for Whiplash nominated in the Original Screenplay category, the day after the Oscar Academy was criticized for slotting it in its Adapted Screenplay race. Today’s WGA nom will keep that story alive.
Winners will be honored February 14 at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.
Joining Whiplash on the original script list is Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, E Max Frye and Dan Futterman’s Foxcatcher, Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel and Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler. On the adapted side are Jason Hall’s American Sniper, Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, Graham Moore’s The Imitation Game and Nick Hornby’s Wild. They are joined by a rare nom for a tentploe: James Gunn and Nicole Perlman...
Winners will be honored February 14 at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.
Joining Whiplash on the original script list is Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, E Max Frye and Dan Futterman’s Foxcatcher, Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel and Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler. On the adapted side are Jason Hall’s American Sniper, Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, Graham Moore’s The Imitation Game and Nick Hornby’s Wild. They are joined by a rare nom for a tentploe: James Gunn and Nicole Perlman...
- 1/7/2015
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) nominations announcement is always an interesting bend in the Oscar road if only because of the various awards season players that find themselves ineligible. "Selma," "Mr. Turner" and "The Theory of Everything" were among the non-signatory DQs this year, as was "Birdman" — a fact I cop to completely missing somehow when I first wrote about the scripts that would not be competing this year. (*facepalm*) Those gaps are a beautiful thing for fringe players looking for a foothold, however. Another intriguing twist (boy did the writers keep it exciting this year) is the revelation that the Academy has ruled Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" an adapted screenplay, where the WGA considers it original. So it's nomination in that category with the guild will obviously leave a hole in the Academy's original race. With the day's guild mentions complete, we're left with "The Grand Budapest Hotel...
- 1/7/2015
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
“The Imitation Game,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Gone Girl” and “Boyhood” are among the nominees for the Writers Guild of America’s best screenplays of 2014, the WGA announced on Wednesday.
The nominees did not include Ava DuVernay’s “Selma,” which was notably left out of Monday’s Producers Guild nominations – but this time the omission was expected, because the film was not eligible under WGA rules that limit its awards to scripts written by members or produced under the Guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement.
See photos: SAG Awards 2015: The Nominees (Photos)
“Birdman” and “The Theory of Everything,” two more likely Oscar nominees,...
The nominees did not include Ava DuVernay’s “Selma,” which was notably left out of Monday’s Producers Guild nominations – but this time the omission was expected, because the film was not eligible under WGA rules that limit its awards to scripts written by members or produced under the Guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement.
See photos: SAG Awards 2015: The Nominees (Photos)
“Birdman” and “The Theory of Everything,” two more likely Oscar nominees,...
- 1/7/2015
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during 2014 and there aren't too many surprises, though I must admit and (even though I didn't like the film) slightly admire the decision to nominate Guardians of the Galaxy for Best Adapted Screenplay. Of course, we also have the expected continuation of the Whiplash controversy (read about that here) as it's nominated as an Original Screenplay here, but the Academy has decided it will compete in the Adapted Screenplay category at the Oscars. On top of all that, we must also remember certain screenplays weren't eligible for consideration due to WGA rules, those include Birdman, The Theory of Everything, Selma and Mr. Turner. So, if you're wondering how some scripts got in over others that should help a little in the sorting process. Just below is the complete list of nominees, winners will...
- 1/7/2015
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
"Boyhood" continues its march toward the Oscars with a nomination from the Writers Guild of America.
The guild announced its nominations for best original screenplay and best adapted screenplay, and predictably, "Boyhood" and "Gone Girl" feature in those categories, respectively.
Joining Richard Linklater in original screenplay competition is Wes Anderson for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and Damien Chazelle for "Whiplash." Interestingly, "Whiplash" is classified as an adapted screenplay by the Academy Awards.
In the adaptation category, Gillian Flynn faces off against Jason Hall for "American Sniper" and Nick Hornby for "Wild."
Some notable snubs include Oscar frontrunners like "Birdman" and "Selma," which were not eligible for Writers Guild honors. Here is the complete list of nominees:
Original Screenplay
"Boyhood," written by Richard Linklater
"Foxcatcher," written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman
"The Grand Budapest Hotel," screenplay by Wes Anderson; story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness
"Nightcrawler," written by Dan Gilroy
"Whiplash,...
The guild announced its nominations for best original screenplay and best adapted screenplay, and predictably, "Boyhood" and "Gone Girl" feature in those categories, respectively.
Joining Richard Linklater in original screenplay competition is Wes Anderson for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and Damien Chazelle for "Whiplash." Interestingly, "Whiplash" is classified as an adapted screenplay by the Academy Awards.
In the adaptation category, Gillian Flynn faces off against Jason Hall for "American Sniper" and Nick Hornby for "Wild."
Some notable snubs include Oscar frontrunners like "Birdman" and "Selma," which were not eligible for Writers Guild honors. Here is the complete list of nominees:
Original Screenplay
"Boyhood," written by Richard Linklater
"Foxcatcher," written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman
"The Grand Budapest Hotel," screenplay by Wes Anderson; story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness
"Nightcrawler," written by Dan Gilroy
"Whiplash,...
- 1/7/2015
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
On the heels of a record-breaking Christmas Day opening, Clint Eastwood’s critically acclaimed American Sniper has become the highest-grossing limited release (10 theatres or less) in cinema history, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
A riveting portrait of Chris Kyle’s heroism and the struggles he faced on both the battlefield and the homefront, American Sniper earned $1.04 million in its first five days in release, shattering the previous record with an astounding $260,000 per theatre average.
In making the announcement, Fellman stated, “Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper have created a remarkable portrayal of a truly remarkable man. We are proud that ‘American Sniper’ is already resonating so strongly with critics and audiences as we begin our roll out of the film, and we look forward to sharing this story with the rest of the country in the New Year.”
From director Clint Eastwood comes American Sniper,...
A riveting portrait of Chris Kyle’s heroism and the struggles he faced on both the battlefield and the homefront, American Sniper earned $1.04 million in its first five days in release, shattering the previous record with an astounding $260,000 per theatre average.
In making the announcement, Fellman stated, “Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper have created a remarkable portrayal of a truly remarkable man. We are proud that ‘American Sniper’ is already resonating so strongly with critics and audiences as we begin our roll out of the film, and we look forward to sharing this story with the rest of the country in the New Year.”
From director Clint Eastwood comes American Sniper,...
- 12/30/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
For the second consecutive year, Warner Bros. Pictures International has exceeded the coveted $3 billion mark at the international box office. This benchmark comes on the heels of the release of The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, which surpassed $400 million at the international box office this weekend and is still going strong.
Nine Warner Bros. Pictures films have exceeded $100 million internationally, topped by Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar (with Paramount Pictures), which has taken in an astounding $467 million outside of the U.S. to date, and Godzilla (with Legendary Pictures), which has earned $327 million overseas.
Four titles – Doug Liman’s Edge Of Tomorrow (with Village Roadshow Pictures), Phil Lord & Christopher Miller’s The Lego Movie (also with Village Roadshow Pictures), and Noam Murro and Zack Snyder’s 300: Rise Of An Empire (with Legendary), along with the 2014 spillover grosses from The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug...
Nine Warner Bros. Pictures films have exceeded $100 million internationally, topped by Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar (with Paramount Pictures), which has taken in an astounding $467 million outside of the U.S. to date, and Godzilla (with Legendary Pictures), which has earned $327 million overseas.
Four titles – Doug Liman’s Edge Of Tomorrow (with Village Roadshow Pictures), Phil Lord & Christopher Miller’s The Lego Movie (also with Village Roadshow Pictures), and Noam Murro and Zack Snyder’s 300: Rise Of An Empire (with Legendary), along with the 2014 spillover grosses from The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug...
- 12/30/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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