5 Films (And A TV Show)… A new series where we recommend films referenced, inspired, influenced or generally like a certain Woody Allen film, from his first to his latest. All picks are subjective – let the arguments begin! Allen takes us back to another era of entertainment, comedy and music with Broadway Danny Rose. […]
Woody Allen Amazon Series – Background And Speculation
Today we got the surprise announcement that Woody Allen will be creating an Amazon Series (we are hesitant to call it a “TV” series). The announcement is exciting, but it raises a number of questions. So let’s look at what we know and speculate on how this might effect Allen’s work going forward. Q: How […]
Oct News Bits 2: Stephen Merchant, Paul McGann, Thierry Henry, Tim Cahill and more.
Our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around web. Happy Halloween! There was actually a Woody Allen related pumpkin carving this year – for the ‘Bullets Over Broadway Musical‘. Check out all the photos. We are very much enjoying the new Stephen Merchant series ‘Hello Ladies’ on HBO. The transplanted brit spoke […]
Casting By Documentary At LAFF In June, HBO in August
Casting By, a new documentary about the art of casting, has announced some pretty big release dates. The film, which features Woody Allen amongst its many talking heads, will see its biggest film festival showing to date, and finally a wide TV premiere. Casting By has been doing the rounds of film festivals for months, […]
First Look At Louis CK in Blue Jasmine + New Interview Discussing Allen
Louis CK features in the latest image from Blue Jasmine, released by Sony Pictures Classics. It is our sixth look at the upcoming film from Woody Allen, which is set for a limited US release on 26th July 2013. Louis CK appears in the photo alongside Sally Hawkins. Both appear to be at the same […]
“Blue Jasmine” Confirmed As Title For 2013 Film, Sony Pictures Classics Distributor, Adds Michael Stuhlbarg
We had the scoop last week, but it looks like everyone’s picked up on it now. Woody Allen’s 2013 film is called ‘Blue Jasmine’ and the distributor will be Sony Picture Classics for North America. This has been confirmed today in a short press release. Here’s the press release: SONY PICTURES CLASSICS ACQUIRES WOODY ALLEN’S […]
Woody Allen Features In New HBO Documentary ‘Casting By’, On Art Of Casting
Woody Allen is one of a number of stars set to appear in a new documentary ‘Casting By‘. ‘Casting By‘ investigates the work and artistry of Casting Directors, focusing on casting legend Marion Dougherty. The film has been acquired by HBO to broadcast within the year. It premièred earlier this month at TIFF, and will […]