Behind the Fantasy of the 1997 Movie Cop Land“It was about a world in which everyone’s so tribalized and traumatized,” says director James Mangold, “no one has the emotional space to exist.”
Shakespeare in Love 2, Coming SoonMiramax and the Weinsteins are teaming up to put out sequels to Miramax’s greatest hits. Get ready for ‘Rounders 2’!
ByWilla Paskin
celebrity
Monetizing the Celebrity MeltdownBuying Neverland Ranch was one of many opportunities seized by Tom Barrack, a billionaire who found a market in distressed-celebrity real estate.
Rob Lowe Owns Miramax“The acquisition of a classic brand like Miramax is an exciting first step in my partnership with Tom Barrack and Colony Capital.”
Weinsteins’ Miramax Deal to Be Announced at Cannes?According to Deadline’s Nikki Finke and Mike Fleming, the Weinstein brothers’ Ron Burkle–backed deal to retake the Miramax name and library back from Disney is complete.
The Other Brothers Who May Get MiramaxWith two billionaire brothers and one mulit-millionaire, the Gores brothers have a plan to build an entertainment empire.
Edelstein Remembers Miramax“Your recent films ‘The Queen’ and ‘Diving Bell’ were the best of their respective years, and you never made anything as grisly as ‘Nine.’
ByLane Brown
chat room
The Weinsteins Want the Miramax Name BackAt last night’s premiere of ‘The Road’ we spoke to him about sibling rivalry with his brother Harvey and their attempts to convince Wes Craven to direct ‘Scream 4.’