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-+-January 7 2008-+-
Sundance Phoebe Showtimes Announced
The Sundance Film Festival for 2008 will kick off on January 17, and with any luck Elle will be marking her second appearance at Park City in as many years. Phoebe In Wonderland, will make its world premiere at the festival, with a total of five showings beginning on Sunday January 20 at 2:30pm. For a full list of dates and times, check out the official website, which also includes a fascinating new synopsis of the film.
As an examination of normalcy and madness, this is realistic and cerebral storytelling, but it is also extravagantly magical, a metaphorical fable that examines childhood, our attempts to understand it, and the way we, as parents and teachers, navigate its treacherous shoals. A film full of strangeness, exhilarating moments of realization, and painfully real revelations, Phoebe in Wonderland is an honest and thoughtful work that is not to be missed.
[Source: The Official Sundance Film Festival Website]
-+-January 7 2008-+-
Reservation Road DVD Release Date Pushed Back
The release date for the Reservation Road DVD has been pushed back indefinitely, while Universal rearranges its release schedule. Previously, the release date was set to be January 22. In one bright spot of good news, the special features have been announced as including deleted scenes, as well as a featurette entitled ‘Looking Back on Reservation Road’. Strangely, an episode of the television programme ‘Friday Night Lights’ will also be included. The episode, called Last Days of Summer, is the first of the show’s second season.
[Source: MovieWeb]
-+-January 7 2008-+-
Living In With Cameron Diaz
The casting director for My Sister’s Keeper, Matthew Barry, has revealed the director's plans to create believable family chemistry between his leads. Dakota and Elle (playing sisters Anna and Kate) will actually shack up with their on-screen mother, Cameron Diaz, for a month before filming begins. Says the casting director himself, "Nick [Cassavetes], our director, is making them actually live together for a month before they start the film, so they really can get to know each other." The news comes from a feature at the 'Backstage' website, where industry professionals are quizzed about their know-how (this week's topic: casting chemistry). My Sister's Keeper is reportedly scheduled to begin shooting March 3.
[Source: BackStage.com]
-+-January 9 2008-+-
The Nutcracker Merchandising Blitz
We have a lot to look forward to when Elle’s film Nutcracker – The Untold Story is released at the end of this year. It seems the film's licensing firm has planned a line of merchandise aimed at young girls, including toys, clothing, confectionery, gifts and greetings, while boys will be targeted by graphic novels and action figures. Penguin has also secured the right to a range of Nutcracker-themed books for released in October 2008, which will "reflect the magical style of the film and bring the classic story to life for a new generation. The collection will include a hard back storybook for younger readers, a novelisation, a paper-engineered pop-up book, sticker and activity books, along with a picture book and read along CD with exclusive content." There will also be a range of Nutcracker-themed festive decorations, including "seasonal ornaments, nutcrackers, 3D figurines, snowglobes, night lights and yard decor." To cap it all off, there is some suggestion Elle may make an appearance at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting event, to promote the film. Check out the full articles by clicking the above links for more details. Thanks to our generous tipper for sending in the links!
-+-January 20 2008-+-
Jodie Foster 'Moved' by Phoebe In Wonderland
One very special guest at the premiere screening of Phoebe in Wonderland was former child star Jodie Foster, who apparently made the trip to Sundance just to see the film. According to EW.com's Popwatch, it made quite an impression on her.
One scene in particular — in which Phoebe sobs in her mother's arms, helpless to explain what is wrong — moved me and, from what I could tell, Foster, quite deeply. We'll see if the film made the same impression on distributors like the folks from Miramax, who I spotted on the way out.
[Source: EW.com Popwatch]
-+-January 21 2008-+-
Skiing at Sundance with Picabo Street
Because Dakota is currently filming The Secret Life of Bees, Elle has stepped in to take her place as part of the 2008 Picabo's Ski Challenge. According to a new article, "a beaming Elle Fanning looked cute as can be in her pink snow suit, pink hat and blue wire-rimmed glasses," for her lesson with Olympic skiier Picabo Street. Says Elle, "I love Picabo." The event aims to raise awareness, and money, for the prevention of child abuse, and Elle was more than hapy to step in for such a great cause. "I think it's a really, really great thing to do," she said. Read the full article here.
[Source: Deseret News]
-+-January 21 2008-+-
Elle in Yahoo's Top Ten Searches
Since the premiere of Phoebe in Wonderland at the Sundance Film Festival, and all the attention it has so far garnered, Elle's star has been steeply on the rise. Today saw her reach the ranking of 8 in Yahoo's most searched phrases. Also in the top 10 was Kiefer Sutherland, and the Super Bowl.
[Source: Yahoo.com]
-+-January 21 2008-+-
Phoebe in Wonderland Closing A Deal
In fantastic news, Hollywood Deal has revealed that "Phoebe in Wonderland, which is represented by Endeavor and United Talent Agency, could be the next buzzed-about film at the Sundance Film Festival to close a deal." This would mean a distribution of the film into theatres, where folks like you and me have the chance to see it too.
At a Sundance reception at Shabu today, Ben Barnz, the producer, said a deal was being brokered as he spoke for this drama about a young girl (Elle Fanning, Dakota's sister) who loses herself in a make-believe world to escape her disruptive home and school life. Felicity Huffman also stars.
[Source: Hollywood Deal]
-+-February 13 2008-+-
My Sister's Keeper No More
Variety has confirmed that, unfortunately, Dakota and Elle are no longer attached to My Sister's Keeper. Sofia Vassilieva (Medium) will replace Dakota in the role of Kate, while Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) will take over Elle's role as Anna. According to Variety, the reason for Dakota and Elle dropping out isn't clear, although: "sources said Dakota Fanning balked at a request that she shave her head for the role and both sisters withdrew abruptly."
For more details check the full article. Even though it's terribly disappointing for everyone who wanted to see Dakota and Elle finally appear together onscreen, this does mean Elle will be able to film Vivaldi as it's scheduled to begin shooting on March 15.
[Source: Variety]
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The Nines
Reservation Road
Phoebe in Wonderland
Benjamin Button
Vivaldi
Nutcracker: The Untold Story
