See the trailer for HBO's "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama" which airs on HBO on November 3rd.
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CAST & CREW:
Directed By: Amy Rice and Alicia Sams
Written By:
Produced By: Edward Norton, Stuart Blumberg, William Migliore, Amy Rice, Alicia Sams, Benjamin Goldhirsh, Dan O’Meara, Chris Romano
PLOT:
Nearly a year before Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the Presidency on February 10, 2007, filmmakers Amy Rice and Alicia Sams began to roll cameras on the young Senator. Over the next 19 months, they found themselves travelling all across the country, chronicling the daily ups and downs of the campaign trail as experienced by Obama, his family, his staff and volunteers. While Obama’s meteoric rise to the White House has been well documented in the press, few have seen the behind-the-scenes story of the passionate campaigners who helped a young African-American freshman Senator attain the nation’s highest office.
BY THE PEOPLE: THE ELECTION OF BARACK OBAMA is a moving record of the Obama campaign’s history-making odyssey to the White House. Interwoven with the drama of the campaign is never-before-seen footage of Obama behind the scenes, along with interviews and candid moments with wife Michelle Obama and the couple’s young daughters, Malia and Sasha, as well as with senior campaign staff, volunteers, reporters, supporters and opponents.
Produced by Edward Norton, Stuart Blumberg and William Migliore and directed by Amy Rice and Alicia Sams, BY THE PEOPLE: THE ELECTION OF BARACK OBAMA debuts exclusively on HBO this November.
Rice conceived of the idea of making a documentary about Obama long before the Illinois senator announced his decision to run for president. Inspired by his oratorical skills and star appeal at the 2004 Democratic Convention, she set out to film his political career in 2006. Rice approached documentary producer Sams, who joined to co-direct and actor Edward Norton’s production company, Class 5, agreed to produce the project. After Norton approached Obama’s team with the idea, the senator agreed to grant the filmmakers what turned out to be unprecedented and exclusive access.
“Initially, it wasn’t even about a presidential campaign; the idea was simply to examine the political experience of a promising young politician of our generation,” says Norton, a two-time Oscar nominee.
For Rice, the project had an even more personal dimension. She lost her older brother in the Sept. 11 attacks on the Twin Towers — an event that galvanized her political awakening. Then she saw Obama’s 2004 convention speech on TV. Rice recalls, “That’s when the idea of making a political documentary came into my mind.”
Notes Sams, “It was clear that Obama was inspiring people to think differently about politics and we wanted to explore his impact and see where it would take both him and the country.”
From this unique vantage point, BY THE PEOPLE captures the boundless fervor of the campaign’s volunteers, as well as the extraordinary skill and technical sophistication of its organizers. “I think people will look back on this campaign as one that was conducted with a real understanding of communication and organizing tools that were singular to that moment,” says Norton. “It was an historic new read on how you could do an end run around conventional political methodology and strategies.”
BY THE PEOPLE tracks Obama’s halting progress from long-odds candidate to front-runner in the 2008 presidential race. It’s a roller-coaster ride that includes all the victories and upsets that were followed by millions in the media, seen from within the Obama campaign: from thrilling wins and disappointing losses in key states, to controversies stemming from Obama’s associations with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and domestic terrorist Bill Ayers; from the high of receiving his party’s nomination over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, to the low of losing his beloved grandmother a day before his final victory over Republican Sen. John McCain on Election Day.
Young people were critical to Obama’s success and their role is highlighted in this feature-length documentary. “I think if we’re in a close race, these kids, they’re going to win it for us,” says David Axelrod, Obama’s senior campaign strategist. “They think they’re changing the world, and that’s the best thing that they could do.”
Among the young staffers highlighted are Polk County, Iowa organizer Ronnie Cho, who regularly calls his mother from the campaign trail — sometimes completely overcome with emotion — and a nine-year-old volunteer who works the phones, barely containing his frustration when the person he is calling appears unfamiliar with Obama’s name.
BY THE PEOPLE culminates in the general election in November 2008, showing the Obama team glued to TV screens at campaign headquarters in Chicago, waiting with baited breath as results come in. Cheers fill the office as Ohio, then Iowa go to Obama. His top speechwriter types on a laptop while talking to Obama on a cell phone, putting the finishing touches on an acceptance speech. Then, after the polls close in western states, news of Obama’s victory finally breaks amid cheers and tears of joy, and the film follows David Axelrod and campaign manager David Plouffe in elevators, along hallways and past security checkpoints as they make their way to Obama’s hotel room. History has been made.
Amy Rice previously co-directed the documentary “From Ashes,” and has worked extensively as a cinematographer. Alicia Sams has produced many documentary films, including the critically acclaimed theatrical release “Toots.” They met in 2000 while working on a series of documentaries made in conjunction with the New York City public school system.
Paramount Pictures' horror "Paranormal Activity" expanded its reach into 1,945 venues thanks to fan demands and easily topped the box office with an estimated $22 million earned. Low-budget pic by Oren Peli averaged $11,311 per theatre and has now accumulated over $62.4 million.
Debuting in second place, "Saw VI" from Lionsgate pulled in $14.8 million from 3,36 locations and will most likely turn out to be the lowest grossing of the entire franchise for Twisted Pictures thus far.
In it's sophomore weekend, family adventure "Where the Wild Things Are" from Warner Bros. showed a 56% change with $14.4 million posted. Total cume for the adaptation of the Maurice Sendak book is just under $54 million.
Fourth placed crime thriller "Law Abiding Citizen" made $12.7 million in its second weekend, bringing the total for the Overture Films release starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx to over $40 million.
Ending the top five positions was Universal Pictures' "Couples Retreat" comedy which managed $11 million in its third week at play. Total cume for the Vince Vaughn frontlined comedy is over $62 million.
The top film at the same time last year was "High School Musical 3: Senior year" with a big $42 million for distributor Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
See a new clip called "Save Her" from Summit Entertainment's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," as well as new title art from "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to the global "Twilight" phenomenom stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning.
Catch this in theatres on November 20th! Chris Weitz directs from the writing by Melissa Rosenberg based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer.
See the title art for "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
PLOT:
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
For those who haven't caught it already, check out this new clip from the adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
The eagerly anticipated follow up to "Twilight" opens on November 20th and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning.
Check out the clip in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" group on MovieJungle.com.
PLOT:
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
Embed the latest Wolf Pack Featurette from Summit Entertainment's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning.
Based on the Novel “New Moon” by Stephenie Meyer / Screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg.
PLOT:
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
See a featurette on the Volturi as well as a new TV spot called "Never Hurt You" from the eagerly anticipated follow-up "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
The big screen adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer novel sees release on November 20th via Summit Entertainment and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning.
PLOT:
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
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Summit Entertainment has released new images from their eagerly anticipated follow-up "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." The film opens on November 20th and is helmed by Chris Weitz.
The film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning.
Based on the Novel “New Moon” by Stephenie Meyer / Screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg.
See all the images, videos and movie details in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
PLOT:
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
Taylor Lautner visited Jay with an EXCLUSIVE clip from Summit Entertainment's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." This includes Bella and gives fans some shirtless time with Taylor. Check out the clip and the interview with Jay below.
Visit "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" group for movie details, clips and images. Stay in touch with more Summit Entertainment releases.
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The film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning. Based on the Novel “New Moon” by Stephenie Meyer / Screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg
Catch it in theatres from November 20th.
PLOT:
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
Check out Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and director Chris Weitz going Unscripted for "New Moon." Also, there's an interview with Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter. Thanks to Andie over at MovieFone for sending these along.
The film is now in theatres, swarming in many a vampire and werewolf-loving fan of the Stephenie Meyer book upon which the film is based.
Check out the above clips here. And don't forget to visit "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" group for all other additions including clips, movie details and images.
CAST & CREW:
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning
Directed By: Chris Weitz
Written By: Based on the Novel “New Moon” by Stephenie Meyer / Screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg
Produced By:
PLOT:
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
Tonight is the world premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and in case you couldn't be in Los Angeles or didn't quite feel up to camping out with the hundreds of fans who have been at the Westwood Village Theatre for the past few days, you can watch it live courtesy of MySpace!
There's no telling how stable the MySpace feed will be due to the large number of tweens and their moms (and everyone in between) who will be trying to catch of glimpse of Robsten, the Wolf Pack, and all the rest, but we've got it for you right here to check out.
In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of - only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.
Following Bella's ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward's image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella's frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward's true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she'd hoped for.
With more of the passion, action, and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.
New Moon, directed by Chris Weitz from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, premieres everywhere this Friday, November 20th.
