Franco will foster new talent on a planned trilogy based on his own short stories
James Franco goes the crowdfunding route – but it's not all about him
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:40 am · June 18th, 2013
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3 on 3: Will 'The Wolf of Wall Street' be a new Martin Scorsese classic?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:58 pm · June 17th, 2013
In a new installment of our “3 on 3” series, three HitFix staffers answer pressing questions about Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” after getting a load of the new trailer.
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'Only God Forgives' wins top honors at Sydney Film Fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:45 am · June 17th, 2013
The divisive thriller beat Sarah Polley’s ‘Stories We Tell,’ among others.
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Waiting for a heavyweight in the animated Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:55 am · June 14th, 2013
The last six winners have been first-half releases, but what about this year?
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Eddie Redmayne chases gold in Stephen Hawking biopic
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:45 pm · June 13th, 2013
Oscar winner James Marsh will direct ‘Theory of Everything.’
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Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton go off the rails in first 'Snowpiercer' trailer
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:50 pm · June 12th, 2013
2031-set action pic is Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho’s English-language debut.
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First glimpse of Naomi Watts in teaser trailer for 'Diana'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:55 am · June 12th, 2013
Will the actress benefit from the Academy’s fascination with the Royal Family?
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International box office for 'After Earth' proves there's life after America
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:25 pm · June 11th, 2013
Shyamalan’s latest tops the charts in UK and multiple other territories.
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BAFTA sets nominations date, allows an extra week for phase two of voting
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:36 am · June 11th, 2013
Nominees will be revealed on January 8, winners on February 16.
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Writer and producer of 'Grace of Monaco' set their sights on Ingrid Bergman
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:02 am · June 10th, 2013
‘Seducing Ingrid Bergman’ to portray star’s affair with photographer Robert Capa.
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Cate Blanchett is on edge in enticing trailer for Woody Allen's 'Blue Jasmine'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:00 pm · June 7th, 2013
Will she be the latest actor to impress the Academy for a Woody collaboration?
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Review: The title is wishful thinking in Almodóvar's flat, unfunny 'I'm So Excited!'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:40 am · June 7th, 2013
Spanish auteur hits a career low in this low-energy throwback to his early work.
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Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck break a light sweat in 'Runner, Runner' trailer
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:55 am · June 7th, 2013
Starring J.T. as a somewhat mature student.
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Ricky Gervais softens his stance on hosting the Oscars (not that he's been asked)
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:15 am · June 6th, 2013
The UK comedian tells Gold Derby he’d accept the gig — but only without strings.
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Jennifer Lawrence to produce and star in Susanne Bier's 'Rules of Inheritance'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:12 pm · June 5th, 2013
The true-life drama will mark the Oscar-winning actress’s producing debut.
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Sony options English-language remake of French hit 'A Prophet'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:03 pm · June 5th, 2013
‘Fast & Furious’ producer Neal H. Moritz is steering the project.
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Michel Gondry's 'Mood Indigo' to open Karlovy Vary fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:04 pm · June 4th, 2013
Once more, we’ll be attending the Czech-based fest.
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Hans Zimmer (who else?) to score Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:35 am · June 3rd, 2013
The sci-fi epic will mark Zimmer’s fifth collaboration with the director.
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