The Magnolia Pictures release comes out on July 3, 2013 and have the first poster up for the documentary directed by Drew DeNicola and Olivia Mori Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me is a feature-length documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop music's greatest cult phenomenon, Big Star. The film is rated PG-13 for drug references and brief strong language, and produced by Danielle McCarthy and Mori. David Armillei, Amy J. Boyd, John Fry and Gill Holland serve as executive producers.
- 6/10/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to the music documentary “Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me.” The specialty distributor, which acquired and released “Marley” last spring, plans an early summer theatrical release. Directed by Drew DeNicola and Oliva Mori, the film tells the story of the 1970s pop-rock band Big Star, which never broke through to mainstream success but influenced bands such as R.E.M. and The Replacements. It includes rare music, never-before-seen footage and interviews with band members and those they influenced. Mori and Danielle McCarthy produced; Ardent Studios’ John Fry, Gill Holland and David Armillei are executive producers. Read More: Exclusive: Magnolia Pictures Acquires Venice Fest Danish Thriller 'A Hijacking' The documentary first screened as a work-in-progress preview at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival (where “Marley” also screened), and had its world premiere at BFI London in...
- 1/9/2013
- by Jay A. Fernandez
- Indiewire
Magnolia Pictures have announced that they have picked up N. American distribution rights to Drew DeNicola and Oliva Mori's Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me. The documentary follows 70s rock band Big Star and is executive-produced by Ardent Studios' John Fry alongside Gill Holland and David Armillei. Founded in Memphis by Chris Bell, and fronted by rock legend Alex Chilton, the original Big Star lineup also featured Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel. Together less than four years, the band flirted with mainstream success but never achieved it. Nonetheless, they produced a body of work of seminal importance to pop and alternative music, influencing major artists like Rem, the Replacements, Elliot Smith, the Flaming Lips and countless others.
- 1/9/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Magnolia Pictures have announced that they have picked up N. American distribution rights to Drew DeNicola and Oliva Mori's Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me. The documentary follows 70s rock band Big Star and is executive-produced by Ardent Studios' John Fry alongside Gill Holland and David Armillei. Founded in Memphis by Chris Bell, and fronted by rock legend Alex Chilton, the original Big Star lineup also featured Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel. Together less than four years, the band flirted with mainstream success but never achieved it. Nonetheless, they produced a body of work of seminal importance to pop and alternative music, influencing major artists like Rem, the Replacements, Elliot Smith, the Flaming Lips and countless others.
- 1/9/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Wagner/Cuban Company.s Magnolia Pictures announced today that they have acquired North American rights to Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me , the definitive documentary about the beloved and influential '70s rock band Big Star. Directed by Drew DeNicola and Oliva Mori, the film was produced by Mori and Danielle McCarthy, executive-produced by John Fry, founder of Ardent Studios, with Gill Holland and David Armillei, and co-produced by Brian Sprouse. Founded in Memphis by Chris Bell, and fronted by rock legend Alex Chilton, the original Big Star lineup also featured Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel. Together less than four years, the band flirted with mainstream success but never achieved it. Nonetheless, they produced a body of work of seminal importance to pop and alternative music,...
- 1/9/2013
- Comingsoon.net
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