By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Wes Anderson’s upcoming “The Grand Budapest Hotel” has been acquired for distribution by Fox Searchlight Films. The studio is reportedly considering releasing the film in late 2013. For more information and a summary of the film, click here.
McQueen’s ‘Twelve Years a Slave’ gets release date
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Fox Searchlight has slated director Steve McQueen’s “Twelve Years a Slave” for a December 27 release. The film’s stars include Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, and Chiwitel Ejiofor. For more information, click here.
‘Animal Kingdom’ actor joins ‘Animal Rescue’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Animal Kingdom” star James Frecheville has joined the cast of Fox Searchlight’s upcoming “Animal Rescue.” Other actors already cast in the film include Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace. For more information on the project, click here.
Fox Searchlight plans Susan Boyle biopic
By Amanda Ack Fox Searchlight has acquired life rights to Britain’s Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle, along with the option to adapt I Dreamed a Dream, the musical based on Boyle’s life. The studio plans to make a film chronicling Boyle’s rise to fame. For more information on the film, click here.
