Landau Still Taken By Direction Of 'North By Northwest' Nov 4, 2009
All spotlights will be pointing southwest Monday night in the honor of the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece "North by Northwest," as the famed director's classic "wrong man" thriller celebrates its 50th anniversary at the American Film Institute's Los Angeles Film Festival. Set to attend the screening of the film at AFI Fest Los Angeles are stars Eva Marie Saint, (who plays the mysterious romantic interest, Eve) and Martin Landau (Vandamm's henchman, Leonard), the only surviving major cast members... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Scientology Loses a Key Celebrity Backer Oct 27, 2009
In this June 29, 2009 file photo, director Paul Haggis arrives at the Los Angeles Film Festival Awards Night in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File). (CBS News -- US)
Dole sues `Bananas!' filmmaker, alleges defamation Jul 10, 2009
Dole Foods sued a Swedish filmmaker and his film company for defamation on Wednesday, alleging he insisted on showing his documentary, "Bananas!" at the Los Angeles Film Festival after learning it was based on a fraud ... Under threat of lawsuits by Dole, "Bananas!" was shown twice in June with a lengthy written disclaimer by Los Angeles Film Festival organizers who said it did not present a fair and accurate account but was worth showing as "a case study" of what happens when a story changes... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Lawsuit Documentary Begets New Lawsuit Jul 9, 2009
Last month, "Bananas!," directed by Fredrik Gertten and produced by Margarete Jangard of , was screened during Film Independent's Los Angeles Film Festival ... On June 20, the Los Angeles Film Festival provided a written statement to audience members saying that "there seems to be little question that the version of reality that the film portrays does not match the reality that emerged in the courtroom ... Nor, given what we now know, do we believe that Bananas! -- in its present form --... (Law.com)
Penn Talks Avengers Jun 27, 2009
Speaking on a panel at last week's Los Angeles film festival (as reported by ), Penn said he was taking a meeting soon with producers from the and movies. "We are all going to get together, and I will see what is going to happen. I'll see where they are leaving the characters; it's pretty complicated... There's a board that is tracking what is happening.". (IGN FilmForce)
Fishermen report increase in shark encounters off Peninsula Jun 25, 2009
" UP ALL NIGHT: SUMMER IN ANCHORAGE : A New Yorker visits Anchorage for solstice weekend and is nearly overwhelmed by all the goings-on: A visitor to Alaska in June is like a frog thrown into a pot of boiling water. Chances are, we haven't spent eight months in cold and darkness; these days, who hibernates? Alaskans do. ... The arrival of summer here is, in essence, the beginning of the year. In June, everyone comes out. Everything starts happening. A visitor from darker climes right now feels a... (Anchorage Daily News)
Giving Voice to the Women of Iran Jun 25, 2009
Last weekend I was honored to attend the premiere of The Stoning of Soraya M. at the Los Angeles Film Festival. In speaking with the Iranian-American cast of the film, it was clear each recognized the historic significance of this films release during such a momentous time for Iran. (Townhall.com)
Malibu Seen (4) Jun 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Edition. " The film tells the story of 10 men who went face-to-face with legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. The film features famous fighters Joe Frazer, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Leon Spinks and George Forman.Next, it'll be a blast to the past '60s style when they screen "13 Most Beautiful. (Malibu Times, CA)
Tres Generaciones(R) Tequila Introduces the COA Award Created To Honor the New Generation of Latino Filmmakers Jun 24, 2009
"The introduction of the COA Award is part of Tres Generaciones long-term support to the next generation of filmmakers. The brand has sponsored major film festivals, including the world-renowned Toronto International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, New York International Latino Film Festival, and the Chicago Latino International Film Festival. In addition, Tres Generaciones is a proud supporter of CANANA, a Mexico-based independent film production company, and Ambulante, a non-profit... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Overexposed and Insecure Jun 24, 2009
"I'm not coping very well with all this," the Tennessee-born beauty said as she stared around at the hoopla of the premiere during the Los Angeles Film Festival on Monday night. "Really I'm insane and I don't know how to control my mouth, but I'm working on it.". (Fox News)
Infotainment Jun 22, 2009
Dear Lemon LimaLos Angeles: Actress Meaghan Jette Martin arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the movie Dear Lemon Lima during the Los Angeles Film Festival. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Jun 18, 2009
Up Next June 18-28 Los Angeles Film Festival. July 9-19 Outfest. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
New Works by Veteran Indie Filmmakers Share Top Honors at 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards Feb 23, 2009
Films must have been shown in a commercial theater for at least one week between January 1 and December 31, 2008 or shown at one of the following festivals in 2008: Film Independent's Los Angeles Film Festival, New Directors/New Films, New York, Sundance, Telluride, or Toronto ... Film Independent produces the Los Angeles Film Festival, celebrating the best of American and international cinema, and the Spirit Awards, a celebration honoring films and filmmakers that embody independence and dare... (PR Newswire)
Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler" win honors at Spirit Awards Feb 22, 2009
They also must have been shown in a commercial theater for at least one week during 2008 or have been shown at one of the qualifying festivals -- Los Angeles Film Festival, New Directors/New Films, New York, Sundance, Telluride or Toronto. Editor: Deng Shasha. (Xinhuanet, China)
