Hand it to Harvey Weinstein. He’s using this whole controversy over the title of “The Butler” to drum up tons of publicity for the film, which hits theaters next month. But this circus is nevertheless ridiculous and I feel silly even writing about it.
Harvey Weinstein airs out dirty 'Butler' laundry on CBS
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:44 am · July 9th, 2013
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Has Harvey helped improve 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints?'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:12 pm · June 25th, 2013
David Lowery re-edits Sundance hit with some input from Harvey Scissorhands.
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Weinstein acquires Stephen Frears's 'Philomena' with Judi Dench for Fall 2013 release
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:46 am · May 23rd, 2013
The Weinstein Company came to Cannes ready to show off with films like “Only God Forgives” (via VOD shingle RADiUS) and “Fruitvale Station” in tow, not to mention a big presentation of material from biopics “Grace of Monaco” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” There were rumblings that footage from Judi Dench starrer “Philomena” at the film market had revved the distributors engines, and indeed, today TWC has announced acquisition of the title in the US, UK and Spain and positioned it in the fall of 2013, obviously aiming for an awards trajectory.
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Cannes 2013: Harvey hits the Croisette again
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:14 am · April 18th, 2013
Harvey Weinstein has been using the Cannes Film Festival to position The Weinstein Company’s awards hopefuls nicely the last few years. How are things shaping up for the 66th annual?
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Tim Burton and Harvey Weinstein come together for 'Big Eyes' with Waltz and Adams
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:55 pm · April 2nd, 2013
Screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski have apparently been trying to get their project, “Big Eyes,” about feuding artist couple Walter and Margaret Keane for years. They’ve finally secured a progressive track, reports Deadline, with Tim Burton set to direct and The Weinstein Company closing a deal to fund and distribute. Christoph Waltz and Amy Adams, fresh off awards attention in the Weinstein-distributed “Django Unchained” and “The Master,” will star.
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How Harvey Weinstein apparently played the press on the last day of Oscar voting
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:12 pm · March 27th, 2013
David O. Russell was reportedly never really attached to ‘The Ends of the Earth’
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Weinstein sets December 27 limited release for 'Grace of Monaco' starring Nicole Kidman
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:37 am · March 25th, 2013
Olivier Dahan’s “Grace of Monaco” just landed a latter year release date that will put it right in the thick of the awards discussion.
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Roundup: Harvey's mea culpa on 'Django' and 'The Master'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:45 am · January 30th, 2013
Also: Streisand to perform at Oscars, and ‘The Sapphires’ sweeps Down Under
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'Argo,' 'Wreck-It Ralph,' 'Searching for Sugar Man,' 'Homeland' win PGA Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:04 pm · January 26th, 2013
Does that wrap it up for Best Picture or is there more nuance at play?
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Roundup: Harvey takes on the pirates
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:06 am · October 12th, 2012
Also: Remembering Harris Savides, and ‘Argo’ is fighting fit
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Roundup: 'Playbook,' 'Lore' and 'Karenina' stars feted at Hamptons fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:50 am · October 8th, 2012
Also: Top supporting actors, and Hollywood goes back to board games
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PGA awards the Weinsteins the 2013 Milestone award
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 pm · July 23rd, 2012
Award comes after TWC productions took Guild’s top prize two years running.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 85 — Special Edition! — Cannes 2012 dispatch
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:05 pm · May 25th, 2012
In this week’s special edition podcast Kris and Anne are joined by Guy Lodge for a lengthy discussion of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
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Weinstein maintains a muscular presence at Cannes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:21 am · May 21st, 2012
It’s fair to say The Weinstein Company is pretty high on the value of Cannes this year. And tonight will be all about their upcoming films as they pull the old “let’s show some footage, stir the interest pot and steal a little bit of thunder” trick.
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France thanks Harvey Weinstein with the Légion d’Honneur
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:27 am · March 3rd, 2012
Just in case Harvey Weinstein was feeling under-appreciated this week, the French have given him their highest national honor.
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Round-up: The post-Oscar shuffle
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:58 pm · February 27th, 2012
Gathering reactions to last night’s Academy Awards.
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Off the Carpet: AMPAS hits reset
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:49 am · February 27th, 2012
So, the Oscars happened.
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Off the Carpet: Harvey's victory lap
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:37 am · February 6th, 2012
A trip down memory lane as ‘The Artist’ sets its sights on The Weinstein Company’s second-straight Best Picture Oscar.
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