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Sony Pictures Classics Buys ‘The Hollars’

on January 29, 2016 by Jessica Comments Off

Hours after it was announced that A24 acquired the distribution rights to Swiss Army Man, Variety is reporting that Sony Pictures Classics has now bought all rights in the U.S. and Asia to John Krasinski’s drama “The Hollars” on Friday, the same day as its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

The cast includes Krasinski, Margo Martindale, Richard Jenkins, Sharlto Copley, Anna Kendrick, Charlie Day, Josh Groban, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Randall Park. Krasinski plays a struggling New York City artist who is forced to navigate the small middle-American town he left behind when news of his mother’s illness brings him home. When he returns, he’s immediately swept up in the problems of his dysfunctional family, high school rival and an over-eager ex-girlfriend (Winstead) as he faces impending fatherhood with his girlfriend in New York.

No word yet on when it’ll hit theaters.

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A24 to Release Swiss Army Man

on January 29, 2016 by Jessica 1 Comment

Variety has reported that A24 has landed North American distribution rights to “Swiss Army Man,” starring Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

Several distributors had bid on and were circling the project. A24, which landed the film in the low seven-figure range, will give “Swiss Army Man” a theatrical release over the summer.

The film premiered at Sundance last Friday, where it became one of the festival’s most talked about titles. The story about a man (Dano) who comes across a corpse (Radcliffe) that comes to life divided audiences. But it also received standing ovations in later screenings and good reviews from critics who liked the offbeat directorial debut from the music video duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

“Imagine ‘Cast Away’ meets ‘Weekend at Bernie’s,’ as directed by Michel Gondry,” wrote Variety chief international critic Peter Debruge. “The result represents not just independent cinema, but an emerging strand of what might be called ‘indifferent cinema’ — wildly iconoclastic personal visions whose creators don’t seem especially concerned about the ultimate commercial fate of their movies, so long as they ultimately reach those kindred spirits who groove to the same strange worldview.”

Great to hear that the film will be released later this year!

Aaron Tveit Talks Working with Mary in BrainDead

on January 27, 2016 by Jessica Comments Off

Aaron Tveit, who will be co-starring with Mary in CBS’ upcoming show BrainDead, recently gave an interview with The Hollywood Reporter and how excited he is to work with Mary. Below is what he had to say:

You worked with the the Kings before on The Good Wife, but what was it specifically about this script?

They’re billing it as The West Wing meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers and I’m a huge fan of [Aaron] Sorkin and The West Wing, and I love The Good Wife and their characters. The writing was really tremendous but at the same time, I think its exciting to be apart of CBS stepping into this genre thing a little bit. I knew Mary Elizabeth [Winstead] was attached and I’ve been such a fan of her’s for so long. To have the thought of having so many of my scenes opposite her, I was just so intrigued by that. And then this character, he’s not a kid. As great as Mike was, he was kind of a kid. This guy’s a chief of staff to a Republican Senator and he’s a really hard worker, but he’s already in it. So I think it’s a nice step for me to no longer be playing a kid. This is a young man who’s already in his prime so I’m excited to do that.

How effects heavy is BrainDead going to be since it’s sci-fi?

I’m not exactly sure. I think it’s going to be more suggested. I mean there will be effects. I may not be the one to speak about this, but as much as I know, it’s not going to be over-the-top effects, it’s going to be very subtle-y done.

You can read the full interview by clicking the link above. Aaron worked on USA Network’s Graceland and will next be seen in Grease! Live on Fox this upcoming Sunday, January 31 in the role of Danny Zuko.

Gallery Updates Interviews Swiss Army Man

New Sundance Candids and Interview

on January 24, 2016January 25, 2016 by Jessica Comments Off

I have added a few new candids of Mary walking around the Sundance Film Festival from the 22nd. Head to the gallery to check out all the photos!

Also, Mary briefly spoke with WWD this past Friday about being involved in Swiss Army Man and how all her co-stars stayed in the same house during the festival:

“It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before let alone anything I’ve ever done,” added Winstead. “I saw it for the first time a couple days ago, which is good because if I’d just seen it for the first time now, I’d be so in shock.” The group got along so well that they’re all staying in a house, which might have explained the dearth of parties on Main Street. “Last night, we had a party,” said Winstead. “We all prefer to be at somebody’s house with friends and having drinks and dancing.”

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Sundance 2016 Portraits

on January 24, 2016January 24, 2016 by Paige Comments Off

The gallery has been updated with 3 beautiful photos of Mary from her 2016 Sundance Portrait shoot from the 22nd. See them below and stay tuned for more photos and updates from Sundance!

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New Sundance Photo Shoots and Video Interviews

on January 23, 2016 by Jessica Comments Off

Paige and I have both uploaded a few new photoshoots of Mary from day 2 at the Sundance Film Festival while promoting Swiss Army Man. Be sure to head to the gallery to check out the latest uploads, or click on any of the thumbnails. I’ve also added two new video interviews with Mary which you can view below:

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New photos/video of Mary at Sundance 2016

on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by Paige Comments Off

Lots of photos of Mary at Sundance yesterday have been added to the gallery! Check them and a short interview out below!

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Mary Arrives at Sundance!

on January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by Jessica Comments Off

I have added new candids of Mary leaving the Salt Lake International Airport today in Utah ahead of the world premiere of her latest film Swiss Army Man. Also starring Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano, the movie will debut tomorrow at the Eccles Theatre.

Be sure to head to the gallery to check out the pics in full.

I’ve also added new photos of Mary at LAX Airport heading to SLC:

Here is the film synopsis:

Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank (Dano) has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body (Radcliffe) washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman (Winstead) of his dreams.

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New photo shoot and Interview

on January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by Jessica Comments Off

The We Are Sweet snapchat channel did an interview with Mary about her upcoming movie Swiss Army Man which is premiering at Sundance. The film also stars Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano. In the interview, we also learn that Mary will be staying in Brooklyn for a bit as she films her new show BrainDead. Here is what Mary had to share:

On her character Sarah: She tries to present herself as having this perfect life on social media, but when you chip away at her exterior, she’s a stressed out mother who’s trying to figure out what she really wants. Sarah was a unique role for me to play because every time I talked to the Daniels about who she was, her backstory would change a little bit. For example, one day she became obsessed with the band Creed.”

On working with the directors The Daniels: I was pretty much caught when I heard Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan were writing and directing a new movie. I’m a huge fan of their short films and music videos, and I think they’re just two ridiculously talented, weird dudes. The script for Swiss Army Man was unlike anything I’ve ever read before.

You can head to the gallery to check out the new set of photos and if you’re on snapchat, find the WeAreSweet profile to read Mary’s full interview.

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Mary Attends Elle’s Women in TV Event

on January 20, 2016January 21, 2016 by Jessica Comments Off

Mary looked as lovely as ever while attending Elle Magazine’s 6th Annual Women In Television Dinner event last night in Los Angeles. I’ve added 50 photos, so be sure to head to the gallery to check out the latest photos. The first 20 are high quality.

At the event, Mary hung out with actresses Gillian Jacobs and Abigail Spencer.

I am L-O-V-I-N-G her new haircut! She looks amazing as always.