THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY MOVIES COVERAGE - PAGE 2

DJANGO, TED, & SILVER LININGS Lead 2013 MTV Movie Awards Nominations

MTV announced the categories and nominees for the '2013 MTV Movie Awards' live today on MTV and MTV.com honoring the actors and films that enthralled and electrified audiences this year.Leading the pa... (more...)

Lionsgate Names Andrew Kramer as COO International Distribution

Lionsgate, a leading global entertainment company, has named 22-year industry veteran Andrew Kramer to be Chief Operating Officer, International Distribution, it was announced today by Lionsgate Motio... (more...)

JACK THE GIANT SLAYER Tops Tepid Weekend Box Office

JACK THE GIANT SLAYER topped this weekend's tepid box office, climbing to a ho-hum $28 million. (more...)

Lincoln Center Film Society Kicks Off 2013 RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA

The 18th edition of RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films' celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film... (more...)

The Weinstein Company Picks Up Rights to J.D. Salinger Documentary

According to Deadline, The Weinstein Company has officially aquired the rights to Shane Salerno's documentary SALINGER. The film, which has been in production for years, chronicles the life of the rec... (more...)

IDENTITY THIEF Reclaims Box Office with $14 Million

IDENTITY THIEF, starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, has taken back the top spot at the box office. Following last weekend, when the film dropped to the No. 2 spot, the film took in an additio... (more...)

Film Independent Spirit Awards 2013 Set for Today

Film Independent Co-Presidents Sean Mc Manus and Josh Welsh present the 28th FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS in their traditional Saturday afternoon awards show in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica t... (more...)

Weinstein Co. Acquires Rights to MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Anant Singh announced today the acquisition, by TWC, of the North American, Australian and New Zealand distribution rights to the film of Nelson Mandela's life based on... (more...)

David O. Russell to Reteam with Jennifer Lawrence for THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

David O. Russell, acclaimed directer of SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, and Jennifer Lawrence are poised to reteam for the upcoming film THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. (more...)

2013 TONYS, ZERO DARK THIRTY Among Winners of WGA Awards

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards. (more...)

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Takes Weekend Box Office with $25M

Despite the lackluster reviews, the latest outing in the franchise starring Bruce Willis took in approximately $25 million. In the latest flick, McClane faces his greatest challenge ever, this time on... (more...)

IDENTITY THIEF Tops Worldwide Box Office Results for Weekend of 2/10

Rentrak Corporation (RENT), the global leader in box office measurement, today announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of February 10, 2013 as compiled by the company's Bo... (more...)

IDENTITY THIEF Claims Weekend Box Office with $36.5M

Universal's latest comedy, directed by Seth Gordon and starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, exceeded studio expectations, taking in nearly $36.5 million since its release on Friday. (more...)

VIDEO: New Trailer for THE SAPPHIRES

The Weinstein Company has just released the U.S. trailer for the upcoming film, THE SAPPHIRES. Check it out below! (more...)

Lincoln Center Film Society Announces RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA 2013 Lineup

The 18th edition of RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films' celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film... (more...)

WARM BODIES Wins Super Bowl Weekend Box Office with $20 Million

Summit Entertainment's WARM BODIES easily took the Super Bowl weekend box office with a solid $20 million. (more...)

2013 NAACP Image Awards Winners Announced!

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice throug... (more...)

HANSEL AND GRETEL Takes Tepid Weekend Box Office with $19M

As reported yesterday by BWW Movies World, this weekend didn't turn out so hot for the domestic box office. All three films that opened this week - HANSEL AND GRETEL, PARKER, and MOVIE 43 - all missed... (more...)

CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON Sequel to Start Production in May

According to Deadline, the much-anticipated CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON is just mere months from a start date. The film, to be shot in Asia, is eyeing a start date sometime in May. The Weinstein Co... (more...)

The Weinstein Company Nabs Rights to Sundance Hit FRUITVALE

According to Deadline, The Weinstein Company is entering final negotiations to acquire Sundance sleeper hit FRUITVALE. The deal will reportedly set the company back just over $2 million for a wide the... (more...)

Elle Driver/Wild Bunch Acquires Rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM

Gil Friesen Productions and director Morgan Neville/Tremelo Productions announced today that they have sold all foreign rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM to Elle Driver/Wild Bunch. (more...)

MAMA Takes Weekend Box Office with $28 Million

As previously predicted, Jessica Chastain ruled over this weekend's box office. Her newest film, MAMA, produced by Guillermo del Toro, claimed the top spot with $28.1 million. The other feature in whi... (more...)

Michael Gambon, Alfred Molina Sign on for Ira Sachs' LOVE IS STRANGE

Parts & Labor announced today that Sir Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina will star in LOVE IS STRANGE, Independent Spirit Award Nominee Ira Sachs's newest feature. Production is slated to begin in N... (more...)

DJANGO UNCHAINED Becomes Tarantino's Highest-Grossing Film

Deadline reports that Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster Django Unchained has become the director's highest grossing film of his career. (more...)

ZERO DARK THIRTY Takes Weekend Box Office with $24M

ZERO DARK THIRTY officially captured the number one spot at this weekend's box office. Kathryn Bigelow's film over-performed, taking in $24 million, after its 'Best Picture' Oscar nomination - and the... (more...)