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Documentary delves into Tolstoy
A century after the death of one of the world's greatest novelists, unique documentary film footage shot during the last two years of the life of Leo Tolstoy is being restored.
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Johnny Depp Directing Documentary About Keith Richards
Captain Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean fame is now quite the iconic swashbuckler, and while the character is a fine performance by Johnny Depp, the actor revealed his inspiration for crafting the drunk pirate lied within Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. So it only made sense for the British rocker to appear as Captain Jack's father in At World's End. Now we can add another link in this strange chain as The Playlist reports Depp will direct a documentary chronicling Richards' life combining all-new.
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JD Salinger documentary being readied for spring film festival
Author J.D. Salinger refused to release rights to produce a film version of his classic novel Catcher in the Rye, turning down directors from Frank Capra to Steven Spielberg, according to former Variety reporter, Mike Fleming. It is a wish that will likely be upheld by his estate, following the writer's death January 27. But this wish won't apply to an upcoming documentary.
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Oscar Shorts initiative returns to US circuit on February 19
Shorts International and Magnolia Pictures are returning with their Oscar Shorts programme in February.
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Documentary diversity at Sundance
Is Chico Colvard nervous? Could be: When the first-time docmaker arrives at Sundance with his very personal "Family Affair," his competition will include three Oscar winners, four one-time nominees and a lineup of nonfiction directors who've made enough movies to fill six seasons of "POV" -- on subjects as diverse as war crimes, Al Gore and Muhammad Ali. If Colvard isn't on edge, he should be defusing bombs.
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Slamdance to debut Soderbergh's 'Fine'
Steven Soderbergh's docu "And Everything Is Going Fine" will world premiere at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival. Feature-length pic is an intimate look at the life and work of the late writer and performer Spaulding Gray.
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Docu on screenwriting headed for theaters
First Run Features has acquired North American theatrical rights to Peter Hanson's "Tales From the Script," a documentary that details the lives and work of dozens of Hollywood screenwriters.
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