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entertainment19 days ago•7 min saved

Inde Navarrette Sparks Focus Features’ Oscar Campaign for Obsession

Focus Features has kicked off an Oscar push for Obsession, targeting Inde Navarrette for Best Actress and pursuing nominations across Best Picture plus directing, original screenplay and editing, as the film rides strong summer buzz. Made for about $750,000, Obsession has reportedly grossed over $500 million worldwide, though a profit-participation lawsuit against producers adds a complicating note. The roundup also previews Being Heumann, The Beast trailer with Samuel L. Jackson, and updates on The Batman: Part II’s release timeline.

via A.V. Club|

#best-actress #entertainment #focus-features

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Global Ideas Are Opening Hollywood's Doors

At Cannes Lions, Priyanka Chopra Jonas says the low-budget horror film Obsession shows barriers to entry in Hollywood are falling, with ideas-as-currency enabling greater access; she plans to expand her English-language work, started a production company to back new filmmakers, and credits streaming and global audiences for breaking language barriers, mentioning future projects like Varanasi and balancing life as a working mom.

via Variety|

#cannes-lions #english-language-cinema #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•15 min saved

Obsession Sets Festival Acquisition Box Office Record

The horror hit Obsession has become the top-grossing festival acquisition ever, grossing $225.5 million globally after Focus Features won the rights from Toronto in a around-$15 million bidding war; it surpassed Fahrenheit 9/11 and posted a notable box-office pattern with stronger returns in later weekends, cementing director Curry Barker’s breakout status.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#box-office #entertainment #festival-acquisition