Category Archives: Weinstein Co.

Paul Rudd is Hairy & Stupid in the Trailer for ‘Our Idiot Brother’

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Sebastian Suchecki

Far too long has Paul Rudd been cast as the “good lucking cutesy guy with a sense of humor.” It’s about time he dirties up and tries out the look that put Zach Galifiniakis on the map, and that’s just … Continue reading →

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Dimension Films Producing New Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Greys’

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Matt Raub

In a world where Hollywood is ruled by animated animals, teenage vampires, and movies about driving fast, it’s nice to see a fun classic science fiction story make it through the gate and get into the hands of a legitimate … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Blue Valentine’

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Shannon Hood

The opposite of love is not hate; it’s indifference.–Elie Wiesel The true meaning of that quote is fully realized in this haunting anti-love story. Blue Valentine is a stark, quiet film that packs an emotional punch you won’t soon forget. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘The Company Men’

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Shannon Hood

Some people may find that The Company Men hits a little too close to home. The movie follows a handful of employees at a large shipping company at the height of the recent economic downturn. It takes an unflinching look … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘The King’s Speech’

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Shannon Hood

History and movie buffs alike should be thrilled with The King’s Speech, an exemplary film with all the trappings of a serious awards contender. Impeccably cast and skillfully directed, the film started getting buzz when it debuted at the Toronto … Continue reading →

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Mirimax & Weinstein Co. Team Up To Produce Sequels & TV Spinoffs

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Matt Raub

Film buffs and those who follow “the biz” remember how epic of a breakup the Weinsteins and Disney’s Mirimax was back in 2005. The brothers Weinstein had become some of the biggest movers and shakers in Hollywood, helping directors like … Continue reading →

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The Weinstein Company Wins MPAA Appeal and Gets ‘Blue Valentine’ An R Rating

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Matt Raub

There has been plenty of heat on the MPAA as of late. Cult horror director Adam Green (Hatchet, Frozen) recently had trouble with the organization giving his sequel to Hatchet an NC-17 rating, which is the financial kiss of death … Continue reading →

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Weinstein Company Acquires ‘Submarine’ at TIFF

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Shannon Hood

The deals are happening fast and furious at the Toronto International Film Festival.  The Weinstein Company has announced that they have acquired the distribution rights to British comedy Submarine. Ben Stiller serves as one of the film’s executive producers. The … Continue reading →

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