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Friday, April 11, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
F3PR: Ivan Reitman to receive CinemaCon Lifetime Achievement Award
IVAN REITMAN TO RECEIVE
“CINEMACON® LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”
DRAFT DAY DIRECTED BY REITMAN
TO BE RELEASED ON APRIL 11, 2014
"A creative force behind some of the most successful and memorable comedies of our time, Ivan Reitman has entertained audiences around the world with his unforgettable work on film,” noted Neuhauser. "As a director and producer, Ivan Reitman has given the world such classics as Animal House, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Dave, Private Parts, I Love You Man and Up in the Air.” A master of comedy for all ages, CinemaCon is simply thrilled to be honoring this cinematic legend with its 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award."
Reitman’s work can be seen this spring in Draft Day, which is set to be released by Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company, on April 11, 2014. Draft Day is produced by Summit, OddLot Entertainment and the Montecito Picture Company. On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner) has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL. Directed and produced by Ivan Reitman and written by Rajiv Joseph & Scott Rothman, Draft Day also stars Jennifer Garner, Denis Leary, Frank Langella, Sam Elliott, Sean Combs, Terry Crews, with Ellen Burstyn, and Chadwick Boseman.
Immigrating with his family from Czechoslovakia to Canada at the age of four, Reitman studied music at McMaster University before turning his talents to film and theater. Shortly after graduation Reitman produced a low budget horror comedy Cannibal Girls, followed by the live television show Greed, in which Dan Aykroyd served as its announcer. Reitman then moved to New York City and produced the Broadway hit The Magic Show, and continued to produce for the stage with the Off-Broadway hit The National Lampoon Show, where he brought together for the first time the then-unknown John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Joe Flaherty, before returning to Broadway to produce the musical Merlin. Reitman then reapplied his talents to filmmaking when he joined forces with National Lampoon for Animal House. Following the success of that film Reitman continued his string of blockbusters with Meatballs, Stripes, the Ghostbusters series, Dave, Twins, Junior, and Kindergarten Cop. Reitman’s list of producing credits include Beethoven and Beethoven’s 2nd, The Late Shift, Private Parts, Space Jam, Road Trip, Old School, Hotel for Dogs, the Academy Award® nominated film Up in the Air, and Hitchcock, among many others. He currently heads The Montecito Picture Company, a film and television production company, with partner Tom Pollock.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry -- from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas -- all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies. Additional information on CinemaCon, the Official Convention of NATO, can be found at www.cinemacon.com.
About NATO
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 30,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 57 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.
The Movie Report wants to attend all your film special events! Please send any and all invitations to this address. Thanks!
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
F3PR: Kevin Costner to receive 2014 Cinema Icon Award at CinemaCon
KEVIN COSTNER TO RECEIVE
“2014 CINEMA ICON AWARD” AT CINEMACON®
DRAFT DAY STARRING COSTNER
TO BE RELEASED ON APRIL 11, 2014
"With over four decades both on screen and behind the camera, Kevin Costner has entertained audiences with memorable performances and mesmerized them with his exceptional filmmaking ability,” noted Neuhauser. "With films like The Untouchables, Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves, Open Range, Man of Steel and Jack Ryan, Costner's contribution to the movie-going experience is unparalleled. CinemaCon could not be more honored to present him with the '2014 Cinema Icon Award.'"
Costner can be seen this spring starring in Draft Day which is set to be released by Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company, on April 11, 2014. “Draft Day” is produced by Summit, Montecito Picture Company and OddLot Entertainment. On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Costner) has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL. Directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, Draft Day also stars Jennifer Garner, Denis Leary, Frank Langella, Sam Elliott, Sean Combs, Terry Crews, Chi McBride with Ellen Burstyn and Chadwick Boseman.
With a career beginning in independent films before gradually earning small parts in more established movies, Costner made his major motion picture debut in the coming of age comedy, Fandango. He has gone on to appear in a variety of films including No Way Out, Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard, Wyatt Earp, JFK, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Tin Cup, and 3 Days To Kill. In addition to Draft Day, Costner can soon be seen in McFarland for Disney and Black & White, which he self-financed, produced and co-stars with Octavia Spencer. Costner’s filmmaking abilities have been showcased in memorable films such as Dances with Wolves, which he produced, directed and starred in, and which won seven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director. Costner also directed and starred in The Postman and the critically acclaimed Open Range.
In addition, Costner starred in the History Channel’s record-setting mini-series The Hatfields and McCoys: An American Vendetta in which he portrayed “Devil” Anse Hatfield, the patriarch of the famed clan. He also served as a producer of the series, which received 16 Emmy Award nominations, winning the Best Actor in a mini-series or movie Emmy for Costner. He also received the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his performance.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry -- from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas -- all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies. Additional information on CinemaCon, the Official Convention of NATO, can be found at www.cinemacon.com.
About NATO
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 30,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 57 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.
The Movie Report wants to attend all your film special events! Please send any and all invitations to this address. Thanks!
Thursday, February 6, 2014
F3PR: Chadwick Boseman to receive CinemaCon Male Star of Tomorrow Award
CHADWICK BOSEMAN TO RECEIVE
CINEMACON MALE STAR OF TOMORROW AWARD
UNIVERSAL PICTURES TO RELEASE
GET ON UP ON AUGUST 1, 2014
"From the moment Chadwick Boseman appeared onscreen as Jackie Robinson in 42 there was no doubt that he would be an actor to be reckoned with in Hollywood,” noted Neuhauser. “With upcoming roles in Draft Day and Get on Up Boseman is sure to continue to impress and entertain audiences around the world and we could not be more honored to present him with the ‘CinemaCon Male Star of Tomorrow Award.’”
Later this summer, audiences will see Boseman star as James Brown in Get on Up, which will be released by Universal Pictures on August 1, 2014. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Directed by The Help’s Tate Taylor, Boseman is joined in the drama by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott, Craig Robinson and Dan Aykroyd. Academy Award® winner Brian Grazer, Mick Jagger, Victoria Pearman and Erica Huggins join Taylor as producers on the film.
A graduate of Howard University, Boseman began his career in the theater world after attending the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, U.K. With a successful career both directing and acting on the stage, Boseman made his feature film debut in The Express, portraying football great Floyd Little. His additional film credits include 42 , opposite Harrison Ford, and the independent psychological post-war drama The Kill Hole. Boseman may next be seen in the Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment film Draft Day, starring opposite Kevin Costner, and will soon begin production on Summit’s period epic Gods of Egypt, from director Alex Proyas. The action-adventure, in which Boseman portrays Thoth, the god of wisdom, is set for release in February 2016.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry -- from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas -- all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies. Additional information on CinemaCon, the Official Convention of NATO, can be found at www.cinemacon.com.
About NATO
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 30,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 57 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.
The Movie Report wants to attend all your film special events! Please send any and all invitations to this address. Thanks!
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