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Why Celebrity Couples Draw So Much Attention at the Venice Film Festival

Why Celebrity Couples Draw So Much Attention at the Venice Film Festival

From strategic PR moves to the sheer romance of its setting, here's why the Venice Film Festival is the ultimate stage for celebrity couples.
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How Distributors Approach Release Windows After a Venice Breakout

How Distributors Approach Release Windows After a Venice Breakout

After a film gets rave reviews at the Venice Film Festival, its distributor faces a high-stakes choice about when and where to release it.
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Why Some Venice Film Festival Favorites Take Months to Reach U.S. Audiences

Why Some Venice Film Festival Favorites Take Months to Reach U.S. Audiences

Ever wonder why a buzzy festival movie takes so long to hit U.S. theaters? The answer involves distribution deals, marketing, and awards season strategy.
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Argo Won Best Picture Without Ben Affleck Receiving a Best Director Nomination

Argo Won Best Picture Without Ben Affleck Receiving a Best Director Nomination

*Argo*, the 2012 political thriller directed by Ben Affleck, achieved widespread critical acclaim and became a significant presence during the awar...
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How Genre, Runtime and Release Strategy Complicate the Venice-to-Box-Office Equation

How Genre, Runtime and Release Strategy Complicate the Venice-to-Box-Office Equation

A Venice Film Festival premiere is a major boost, but genre, runtime, and release strategy all complicate a film's path to box office success.
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How Good Night, and Good Luck Became a $7 Million Prestige-Film Success

How Good Night, and Good Luck Became a $7 Million Prestige-Film Success

Discover the incredible true story of how George Clooney's passion project, a risky black-and-white film, became a box office hit that validated a new model for Hollywood.
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The Oscar statuette is Hollywood's ultimate recognition, full of lore, mysteries and rules

The Oscar statuette is Hollywood's ultimate recognition, full of lore, mysteries and rules

The Oscar statuette is a piece of American culture
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What It Can Cost to Bring A-List Talent to the Venice Film Festival

What It Can Cost to Bring A-List Talent to the Venice Film Festival

Discover the surprising economics and strategic thinking behind why Hollywood studios spend a fortune flying their biggest stars to the Venice Film Festival.
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New Girl Creator Liz Meriwether Denies Existence of Reunion Scripts, Clarifying Previous Cast Statements

New Girl Creator Liz Meriwether Denies Existence of Reunion Scripts, Clarifying Previous Cast Statements

New Girl Creator Liz Meriwether Denies Existence of Reunion Scripts, Clarifying Previous Cast Statements
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Iconic 'Jurassic Park' Mosquito in Amber Prop Sells for Over $400,000 at Auction

Iconic 'Jurassic Park' Mosquito in Amber Prop Sells for Over $400,000 at Auction

Iconic 'Jurassic Park' Mosquito in Amber Prop Sells for Over $400,000 at Auction
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Ben Cornish Navigates Life as a Leonardo DiCaprio Impersonator, Blurring Lines Between Identity and Performance

Ben Cornish Navigates Life as a Leonardo DiCaprio Impersonator, Blurring Lines Between Identity and Performance

Ben Cornish Navigates Life as a Leonardo DiCaprio Impersonator, Blurring Lines Between Identity and Performance
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AMC Theatres Launches Leawood Films, a New Distribution Company to Increase Theatrical Releases

AMC Theatres Launches Leawood Films, a New Distribution Company to Increase Theatrical Releases

AMC Theatres Launches Leawood Films, a New Distribution Company to Increase Theatrical Releases