Rabbit Hole – UK Trailer

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John Cameron Mitchell caused a bit of a kerfuffle with Shortbus a few years ago, but his latest, Rabbit Hole, goes for emotional impact rather than MPAA-baiting shock. He’s attracted the likes of Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest and Aaron Eckhart for this new one, and here’s the UK trailer.

Hedwig and the Angry Itch and Shortbus might not have been everybody’s cup of tea, but he’s certainly a talent to watch. The film is released 4th February in the UK. It definitely looks art-house fare, what with it being based on an award-winning play matching a somber tone, but with its powerful story-line and top notch acting, expect it to get a good write up by critics at the very least. The visuals remind me of Mitchell’s music video he made for Bright Eyes’ This is the First Day of My Life.

Synopsis:

RABBIT HOLE is a vivid, hopeful, honest and unexpectedly witty portrait of a family searching for what remains possible in the most impossible of all situations. Becca and Howie Corbett (NICOLE KIDMAN and AARON ECKHART) are returning to their everyday existence in the wake of a shocking, sudden loss. Just eight months ago, they were a happy suburban family with everything they wanted. Now, they are caught in a maze of memory, longing, guilt, recrimination, sarcasm and tightly controlled rage from which they cannot escape. While Becca finds pain in the familiar, Howie finds comfort.
The shifts come in abrupt, unforeseen moments. Becca hesitantly opens up to her opinionated, loving mother (DIANNE WIEST) and secretly reaches out to the teenager involved in the accident that changed everything (MILES TELLER); while Howie lashes out and imagines solace with another woman (SANDRA OH). Yet, as off track as they are, the couple keeps trying to find their way back to a life that still holds the potential for beauty, laughter and happiness. The resulting journey is an intimate glimpse into two people learning to re-engage with each other and a world that has been tilted off its axis.

Pinewood Studios To Invest Millions In The British Film Industry

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Last year was a black year for British film, despite our ongoing contributions to global cinema and the veritable treasure trove of both acting and technical talent which hails from the British Isles, it was announced that the UK Film Council, one of the primary sources of funding for British-born projects, would be abolished.

However with every cloud, there is a silver lining, and in this case that lining comes in the guise of Pinewood Studios. Pinewood, Shepperton and Teddington studios make up the largest stage facility in Europe and have played home to some of Hollywood’s biggest productions in the past. And now Pinewood are pledging to invest space, expertise and more importantly, cash, into Britain’s blossoming film industry.

The official announcement came via press release from Pinewood, in it the Company promise to target films with production values upward of £2m and pledge to invest equity up to 20 per cent per film. For the full lowdown see the full press release below:

Pinewood to provide funding assistance and access to world class facilities for smaller British film productions.

Pinewood Shepperton plc (the “Company” or “Pinewood”), a leading provider of services to the global film and television industry, today announces that it will be providing facilities and co-investment to support smaller budget British films. The Company will target films with production budgets of circa £2m each and will invest equity up to 20 per cent per film. In addition to any expected return from this investment Pinewood will also benefit from these films using latent studio capacity at its sites and the expected take-up of ancillary services at the studios. This arrangement will also bring fiscal benefits to the Company in its role as a supporter of British film productions. It is anticipated that Pinewood will invest in four productions annually, which will be selected by industry partners on behalf of the Company.

This move by Pinewood is consistent with the Government’s stated aim to create a sustainable long term British film industry.

Commenting on this announcement, Ivan Dunleavy, Chief Executive said:

“British film has enjoyed extraordinary success recently, and in its seventy-fifth anniversary year, I am delighted that Pinewood is returning, on a small scale, to its heritage in British film production. Although our financial commitment to each film will be relatively small, we can, in addition, offer British films access to the world class facilities and production expertise at Pinewood and Shepperton Studios which would normally be beyond their budget.”

Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt, MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport added:

“We are delighted that Pinewood is showing its support for smaller British film productions. As the recent success of The King’s Speech demonstrates, smaller British films have the potential to become smash hits globally and any support that the industry can offer producers, we welcome. This new private sector investment is a sign of confidence in the Government’s film policy. Pinewood has a long heritage as a center for film making excellence and with this announcement, demonstrates that it continues to sit at the heart of the British film industry.”

Spoilerific Pics From Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part II

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Images from the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part II have made their way online and they contain major spoilers for anyone who hasn’t read the books! The images, which come courtesy of Oclumencia.com can be seen below but be warned!

I’ll say this only once more!

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They Contain Major SPOILERS!

Still with us? Good! The images feature Daniel Radcliffe as Harry and Bonnie Wright who plays Ginny Weasley and are taken from the epilogue of the book. Harry and Ginny, having gotten married and had kids of their own, are now older and are about to see one of their children off for his first day at Hogwarts. What are the children’s names I hear you ask? James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna. Albus is the one getting ready for his first day at the school of witchcraft and wizardry, take a look at the pics below and see for yourselves:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II hits theatres in 2011