Production is Underway on Bruce Springsteen Biopic “Deliver Me from Nowhere”

Production is underway on “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” the eagerly anticipated movie adaptation of Warren Zanes’ fascinating telling of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. The film is written and directed by Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart,” “Hostiles,” “Antlers,” “Black Mass”) and stars Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear,” “The Iron Claw,” “Shameless”) as the visionary musician as he embarks on an emotional journey to record “Nebraska.”

“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” said Cooper. “Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ has...

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'Ixcanul' by Jayro Bustamante wins Grand Prix for Best Film at the 42nd Film Fest Gent

On Wednesday 21 October, the international jury of Film Fest Gent, led by jury president Sir Alan Parker, announced the winners of the different competitions. 'Ixcanul' by Jayro Bustamante won the Grand Prix for Best Film. The Georges Delerue Award for Best Soundtrack went to Johnnie Burn for the soundtrack of 'The Lobster' by Yorgos Lanthimos. The winners of the different short film competitions were also revealed.

This year’s international...

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Sam Louwyck wins Flemish Culture Award for Film 2014 @ 42e Film Fest Gent

Today, Flemish Minister of Culture Sven Gatz presented actor, dancer, choreographer and singer Sam Louwyck with the Flemish Culture Award for Film 2014 during the Evening on the Film Profession at Film Fest Gent. Thanks to his versatility and unique style, Sam Louwyck has been an eye-catcher in the film landscape for many years already. He is an international ambassador for Flemish talent.

The jury nominated Sam Louwyck for...

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Barco’s flagship Laser Projector to première at Film Fest Gent

What does it feel like to walk on a wire, over 400 meters above the ground, in bustling New York City? Film lovers visiting the pre-opening film of Film Fest Gent will soon know, as the prestigious Belgian film festival premieres ‘The Walk’ on Monday 12 October. The extraordinary 3D effects used in the story of high-wire artist Petit will be exceptionally life-like as it will be screened on Barco’s...

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Disney Infinity 3.0: Star Wars Rise Against The Empire Play Set

Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm today launched Star Wars™ Rise Against the Empire for Disney Infinity 3.0: Play Without Limits, a new Play Set that takes place during the original Star Wars trilogy. Developed by Studio Gobo, in partnership with Avalanche Software, the Play Set takes players through the iconic moments and adventures from Episodes IV-VI, including the characters, vehicles and locations.

The Star Wars Rise Against the Empire Play Set...

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Christopher Plummer to receive honorary award at Film Fest Gent

On Wednesday 14 October, Christopher Plummer will receive the Joseph Plateau Honorary Award at the 42nd Film Fest Gent. With this accolade, the festival honours guests who have made a special contribution to the art of filmmaking. “If there is one actor deserving of the Joseph Plateau Award then it is this immensely versatile and talented Canadian icon", claims the festival’s artistic director, Patrick Duynslaegher. Film Fest Gent will also...

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Complete Film Fest Gent programme unveiled

Film Fest Gent released the entire programme of the 42nd Film Fest Gent today. From 13 until 24 October the festival will screen over 111 international and Belgium feature films. There's a focus on UK cinema, two film music concerts, panels and talks. Attending international guests include Colin Farrell, Hirokazu Koreeda, Pablo Larraín, Thomas Bidegain and Alan Silvestri.

Info and tickets at www.filmfestival.be

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This year, thirteen films...

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'Black' by Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah selected for 42nd Film Fest Gent

'Black', the second feature by Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fillah, is selected for the 42nd Film Fest Gent (13-24 Oct). The film features new faces such as Martha Canga Antonio and Aboubakr Bensaïhi. The film will have its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 11th and will be screened at Film Fest Gent on October 19th.

Worlds collide when Mavela, a teenage girl with ties...

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42nd Film Fest Gent reveals first 15 titles

Last week the official festival jury and the visual of the 42nd edition were announced as part of the British focus. Today Film Fest Gent releases its first 15 titles. Besides the best films from its own soil as well as international features, the programme also includes the closing event and anniversary of the 15th World Soundtrack Awards.

The official competition includes the French-Belgian co-production ‘Les Cowboys’ by Thomas Bidegain,...

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First wave of nominees for 15th World Soundtrack Awards announced

Hans Zimmer, Alexandre Desplat, Johann Johannsson, Patrick Doyle and John Legend are some of the popular names among the first nominees released by the World Soundtrack Academy. The first nominees announced will be competing in the categories for Film Composer of the Year, Best Original Score of the Year and Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film. The 15th World Soundtrack Awards will be the closing event of Film...

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Alan Parker to preside over jury and Twiggy graces poster of 42nd Film Fest Gent

British director Alan Parker will be presiding over the international jury during the 42nd edition of Film Fest Gent (13 - 24 October). Joining him on the jury will be Marjane Satrapi, Caroline Strubbe, Boyd van Hoeij and Franco Lolli. Besides announcing the jury, Film Fest Gent also unveils the festival’s official poster featuring British style icon Twiggy in honour of this year’s British focus.

With regard to the...

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Secrets Revealed at Disney D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios introduced D23 EXPO 2015 fans to an array of new stories and characters—from a lost dinosaur to a master wayfinder, a scheming fox to a forgetful fish. The audience of 7,500 was treated to sneak peeks, musical performances and appearances from stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dwayne Johnson, Randy Newman and Ty Burrell, among others.

John...

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