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Gyllenhaal Thrusts Herself onto ‘Hysteria’
Variety confirms that Maggie Gyllenhaal has joined the project and breaks the news that Hugh Dancy will be ready for the October shoot of Hysteria, the true story about the invention of the first vibrator set in Victorian England to be directed by Tanya Wexler.
Closer Look: War of the Roses in François Ozon’s Potiche
We've all seen the pic of Catherine Deneuve in her red track suit, and now we've got two more to pad up our enthusiasm for what could be a great film from distinguished filmmaker François Ozon. Potiche is receiving its world premiere in Venice and is tethered to a logical release at TIFF, and what I'm expecting is a lighter commentary on gender and class differences.
Alex Steyermark Directing ‘Losers Take All’ – Indie Rock Garage Band 80’s Pic
Indie helmer Alex Steyermark is setting Kyle Gallner (upcoming Elgin James' Little Birds) with an electric guitar in Loser Take All, a postcard to an era where grassroots promoting of garage bands didn't come about with a myspace page, and when the indie rock landscape was bands such as Sonic Youth, Black Flag and Minor Threat.
First Look: Abe Sylvia’s Dirty Girl
We've got your first look at Juno Temple, Milla Jovovich, Mary Steenburgen and Willam H. Macy in Abe Sylvia's Dirty Girl. If it hasn't been so far named for TIFF, then we can assume that this FTW road trip comedy is headed to Sundance, basically setting up cinephiles for a full year of Juno Temple.
Best Actor Oscar Race: Biutiful is set for December Release
Alejandro González Iñárritu's Biutiful will receive a December release. Last time we checked, Roadside Attractions were circling the drama -- and by all logic should announce a domestic distribution deal well before it screens in the much needed post Cannes spotlight in Toronto next September.
