Home Entertainment Heavyweights Lauded at Variety’s Press Play Hall of Fame
What better way to demonstrate what Variety’s Press Play Home Entertainment and Digital Hall of Fame was all about than director Brett Ratner holding up a LaserDisc copy of “The Silence of the Lambs” during his acceptance speech at the 34th annual gala dinner event held December 9 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Ratner, whose films include “Hercules,” the “Rush Hour” series, “Red Dragon,” “Tower Heist” and “X-Men,” was one of the...
Critics’ Choice Showers ‘Birdman,’ ‘Budapest’ and ‘Boyhood’ with Noms for 20th Annual Awards
“Birdman,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Boyhood” lead the pack in the just-announced nominations for the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards voted on by members of the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Historically, the awards–which will be broadcast live on A&E on January 15, 2015 with Michael Strahan hosting– are the most accurate predictor of the films and talent that will also receive Oscar nods. With 13...
Christian Bale as Moses Powers ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’
The opulence, sophistication and the sheer spectacle of ancient Egypt as the backdrop for one of the most resonant tales in the Old Testament is brought to vivid, 3-D life by director Ridley Scott in “Exodus: Gods and Kings.” It’s the story of Moses, played evocatively here by Christian Bale, who was raised into a life of Egyptian privilege and “knighthood” before learning he is actually the son of Hebrew slaves and is exiled to the...
This is It–The End of the Road for Sons of Anarchy and Last Chance for Happy Endings
If you’re not among the 6 million people who regularly tune in to “Sons of Anarchy” or its 8.2 million Facebook fans, you may possibly be excused for not knowing that Tuesday night, Dec. 9, 2014, marks the end of its twisting, turning, ultraviolent and dark humor-infused seven-season-long road on FX. Otherwise, you are probably waiting with bated breath for the finale of creator Kurt Sutter’s motorcycle gang saga that stars Charlie...
For Jane Iredale, It’s All About the Hands
Jane Iredale is known for its high quality color cosmetics and skin care products that are favorites of skincare professionals and recommended by dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide. Now the brand is offering up a new product that is sure to become a cult favorite –Jane Iredale HandDrink hand cream with SPF 15– because hands deserve as much attention as the face. HandDrink is ultra-hydrating and combines sun protection...
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