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  • AMC Networks to develop a series on ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

    AMC Networks to develop a series on ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

    Mumbai: US cable company AMC Networks has opened a writers’ room to develop a TV show based on the Oscar-nominated movie Good Night, and Good Luck.

    Oscar winner George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and their Smokehouse Pictures banner brought the project to AMC along with participants and 2929 productions. Heslov will direct the first episode of the series.

    “AMC is known for intriguing, deeply rooted characters that leap off the screen and into the cultural zeitgeist. Sy Steingartner fits right in with AMC’s icons, and we are excited to develop the character and series,” said AMC Networks president of entertainment and AMC Studios Dan McDermott. “We’re huge fans of Jonathan’s expert storytelling gifts, George and Grant’s producing prowess, Grant’s directing skills, and the vigorous talents of Mark, Todd, and Jeff, and we’re elated to work with all of them in this new endeavour.”

    Jonathan Glatzer will be the showrunner and executive producer. Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner of 2,929 are executive producers, along with participant Jeff Skoll. Miura Kite of Participant will also executive produce, along with Haley Jones of 2929. Rebecca Arzoian of Smokehouse will be co-executive producer.

    “As a massive fan of the movie, I didn’t want to copy it or just do a facsimile of it. So, we’ve expanded the world to show how the division and hysteria of the times seeped into every aspect of daily life. I suppose it’s more of an origin story of where we are today,” Glatzer said.

    “We are exceedingly proud of the Oscar-nominated Good Night, and Good Luck film, and its themes remain frighteningly relevant today, as new threats to democracy arise and trust in the press continues to erode. We are proud to work with AMC, Smokehouse, and 2929 to expand on the world of the film in this thrilling new series,” said Participant CEO David Linde.

    “Good Night and Good Luck,” and the pressures that the Murrow newsroom faces are more relevant now than ever. We are thrilled to reteam with our partners George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Participant to bring Jonathan Glatzer’s vision of Murrow to new audiences. AMC’s long history of character-driven storytelling make this the ideal collaboration for the new series adaptation,” said 2929 Entertainment CEO Todd Wagner.

  • Clooney to direct a movie on UK phone hacking scandal

    Clooney to direct a movie on UK phone hacking scandal

    MUMBAI: Three years after Rupert Murdoch shut the News of the World, George Clooney is set to direct Hack Attack, an adaptation of the book by the same name by Guardian journalist Nick Davies, according to media reports. The book is an account of Davies’ investigation into the hacking scandal surrounding Rupert Murdoch’s news empire, which triggered the demise of its weekly News of the World.

     

    As per the reports, the 53-year old will also serve as co-producer for the movie, alongside Grant Heslov with whom he has worked on several previous films through their Smokehouse Pictures production company.

     

    Making a statement about his latest directorial venture, Clooney said, “This has all the elements – lying, corruption, blackmail – at the highest levels of government by the biggest newspaper in London. And the fact that it’s true is the best part. Nick is a brave and stubborn reporter and we consider it an honour to put his book to film.”

     

    The phone-hacking trial was one of the most expensive in English legal history, spotlighting the close ties between the Murdoch empire and politicians and the no-holds-barred methods of Britain’s tabloid press.

     

    Those affected included the then Kate Middleton, who is now married to Prince William, James Bond star Daniel Craig and actor Jude Law. Murdoch shut the News of the World in 2011 after it emerged that what was then Britain’s biggest selling paper had illegally accessed the voicemails of a murdered schoolgirl.

     

    Two-time Academy Award winner Clooney is most well known for roles ranging from Ocean’s Eleven and its sequels to last year’s Oscar-winning Gravity. But in the last decade the heartthrob actor has moved behind the camera to direct a number of movies including Good Night, and Good Luck, The Ides of March and The Monuments Men.

     

    Shooting on the new movie will begin next year but no release date has been set.

  • Nominations of Golden Globes out

    Nominations of Golden Globes out

    MUMBAI: The Hollywood Foreign Press has come out with its list of nominees for the 69th annual Golden Globes.


    While The Artist led film categories with six nominations, including best motion picture, comedy or musical, The Descendants and The Help followed with five nominations with Moneyball, Ides of March and Midnight in Paris each earning four nominations.


    A detailed list of the main categories follows: motion picture, drama: The Descendants The Help, Hugo,The Ides of March, Moneyball and War Horse. Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: 50/50,The Artist, Bridesmaids, Midnight in Paris and My Week With Marilyn.


    Best animated feature film: The Adventures of Tintin, Arthur Christmas, Cars 2,Puss in Boots and Rango. Best Foreign Language Film: The Flowers of War (China), In the Land of Blood and Honey (USA), The Kid With A Bike (Belgium), A Separation (Iran) and The Skin I Live In (Spain).


    Best performance by an actor in a motion picture-drama: George Clooney, The Descendants, Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar, Michael Fassbender, Shame,Ryan Gosling, The Ides of March and Brad Pitt, Moneyball. Best performance by an actress in a motion picture-drama: Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs, Viola Davis, The Help, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady and Tilda Swinton, We Need To Talk About Kevin.
     
    Best performance by an actor in a motion picture-comedy or musical: Jean Dujardin, The Artist, Brendan Gleeson, The Guard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50, Ryan Gosling, Crazy, Stupid, Love and Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris. Best Performance by an actress in a motion picture- comedy or musical: Jodie Foster, Carnage, Charlize Theron, Young Adult,Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids, Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn and Kate Winslet, Carnage.


    Best director-motion picture: Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris, George Clooney, The Ides of March, Michel Hazanvicius, The Artist,Alexander Payne, The Descendants and Martin Scorsese, Hugo. Best screenplay-motion picture: Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon, The Ides of March, Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist, Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, The Descendants, and Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, Moneyball.