Monday, February 25, 2013
The Rhode Island-filmed Moonrise Kingdom lost in its Oscar category for Best Original Screenplay.
Wes Anderson’s "Moonrise Kingdom," which was shot entirely in Rhode Island, including Newport, lost Sunday night in its bid for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The Oscar instead went to "Django Unchained," which was written by Quentin Tarantino. What did you think about the win? Do you think the Oscar should have gone to Moonrise Kingdom? Tell us in the comment section below! Premiering to a worldwide audience in the spring of 2012 at the Cannes Film Festival, "Moonrise Kingdom" became a critical hit. Starring Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, Jason Schwartzman and Bob Balaban, "Moonrise Kingdom" follows a young boy and girl (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward…
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The Rhode Island-filmed Moonrise Kingdom has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
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Thursday, January 10
The Rhode Island Film & TV Office announced that Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom, which was shot entirely in Rhode Island, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Original Screenplay. Premiering to a worldwide audience in the spring of 2012 at the Cannes Film Festival, "Moonrise Kingdom" became a critical hit. Starring Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, Jason Schwartzman and Bob Balaban, "Moonrise Kingdom" follows a young boy and girl (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who fall in love and run away together while a variety of townspeople mobilize to search for them on a unique island off the coast of New England in the 1960s. Gov. Lincoln Chafee pointed …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The writer-director showcases his talents and Rhode Island perfectly.
Moonrise Kingdom Quirky, unique, bizarre, hilarious, innovative, and genius. These are all words that can perfectly describe Wes Anderson, the writer and director of Moonrise Kingdom. I've always been a huge fan of Wes Anderson's filmography. I own every single piece of work that he has put out. When I found out a film of his was going to be shot in my state of Rhode Island and that I'd be able to see it in the theaters, I became ecstatic. Wes has the incredible talent to be able to create an environment which his characters live in that just seems so natural, to the point that it feels like you're watching a documentary. Moonrise Kingdom showcased that talent the best out of all of his films. Moonrise Kingdom takes place on the fictional …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Wes Anderson's film, shot entirely in Rhode Island, will make its way to theaters on June 22.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
The Wes Anderson-directed film"Moonrise Kingdom" will make its way to the Rhode Island big screen later this month with a special, sold-out viewing at the Jane Pickens Theatre in Newport. The film is expected to open in theaters in Newport and Providence on June 22, reports The Providence Journal. A special showing is scheduled for June 21 at the Jane Pickens Theatre. However, this showing is sold out, according to the theater's Web site. Anderson's film, which was shot entirely in Rhode Island, made its official premiere at the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival. “What an honor for Wes Anderson, his stellar cast and crew, and Focus Features to open the most influential film festival in the world," said Steven Feinberg, executive director…
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
James Franco was recently seen at the Jane Pickens Theater, Go Local Prov reports.
Celebrity and former RISD student James Franco was recently spotted in Newport at the Jane Pickens Theater for the cast-and-crew preview screening of Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom, GoLocalProv reports. Moonrise Kingdom debuted in Cannes and had a solid opening over Memorial Day weekend. Wes Anderson, cast members and crew were spotted all over Aquidneck Island shooting the movie, most notably in Newport’s own Trinity Church. Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Frances McDormand starred in the film. Get the full report here. Here's a look back at all of our previous coverage of Moonrise Kingdom: Official 'Moonrise Kingdom' Trailer Released Aquidneck Production 'Moonrise Kingdom' to Hit Theaters in May 'Moon' Rises Over Prudence…
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Wes Anderson film reportedly broke Focus Features' all-time per screen record over the four-day Memorial Day weekend.
After making a strong opening at the annual Cannes Film Festival earlier this month, Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom' took control of the box office in New York and Los Angeles over the Memorial Day weekend, reports the International Movie Database. The indepedent film was shot entirely in Rhode Island and mostly Newport County, including scenes at Trinity Church. It opens nationwide in June. The film grossed approximately $670,000 over the four-day weekend and also racked up the highest per-location profit average for a non-animated film while playing in only four theaters, reports the Los Angeles Times. Starring Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, Jason Schwartzman and Bob Balaban…
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wes Anderson's film, shot entirely in Rhode Island, opened the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival opened Wednesday with the Wes Anderson-directed film "Moonrise Kingdom," reports WPRI.com. Anderson's film, which was shot entirely in Rhode Island, also made its official premiere at the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival. “What an honor for Wes Anderson, his stellar cast and crew, and Focus Features to open the most influential film festival in the world," said Steven Feinberg, executive director of the Rhode Island Film & TV Office, previously in March. "We are so proud of all the talented locals who worked on this production and helped make it a reality. Through Wes Anderson's artistic eye, 'Moonrise Kingdom' presents a visually stunning Rhode Island postcard to a global audience.” Starring Edward …
Monday, March 12, 2012
Wes Anderson's film to present a "visually stunning Rhode Island postcard to a global audience," says the executive director of the Rhode Island Film & TV Office.
The Wes Anderson-directed film "Moonrise Kingdom" is slated to open the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 16, according to a recent announcement by the Rhode Island Film & TV Office. The film is shot entirely in Rhode Island and the official trailer was released in January. “What an honor for Wes Anderson, his stellar cast and crew, and Focus Features to open the most influential film festival in the world," said Steven Feinberg, executive director of the Rhode Island Film & TV Office, in a press release. "We are so proud of all the talented locals who worked on this production and helped make it a reality. Through Wes Anderson's artistic eye, 'Moonrise Kingdom' presents a visually stunning Rhode Island postcard to a global audience…
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Wes Anderson film is set to hit theaters in late May.
The release of the official movie trailer for "Moonrise Kingdom" last Thursday brings much anticipation to the Wes Anderson-directed film, set to hit theaters on Friday, May 25. It was filmed throughout Newport County, including Trinity Church in 2011. The film features an all-star cast, including Ed Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Bruce Willis, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel and Bob Balaban. Many of these stars, as you'll recall, were spotted throughout Newport and Middletown this past summer. Murray even attended a Newport Gulls game. The film based some operations out of the former John F. Kennedy Middle School in Middletown. "Moonrise Kingdom" follows the tale of a young boy and girl (performed by Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) …
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Wes Anderson's film "Moonrise Kingdom" is filming the scene "The storm has passed. The steeple didn't make it," today in and around Trinity Church.
Wes Anderson's movie Moonrise Kingdom is filming a scene in and around Trinity Church today, which is expected to wrap around 8 p.m. The central plot of the movie is around a pair of 12-year-olds played by Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward, who are both on-set at the church. Hollywood stars Bruce Willis, Bill Murray and Ed Norton are also on set at the church today. Steve Dolce, who runs the youth center for the East Bay Community Action Program, found the staff food van in his parking spot at the Boys and Girls Club this morning, which is providing the catering service. "This is pretty exciting," Dolce said, as he watched the scene set up from Spring Street. The scene is called "The Storm Has Passed. The Steeple Didn't Make it." A church …
Elenka
2:59 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
I really think this is one of the best movies I've ever seen, poetic, funny and somber at the same time. I've seen Moonrise the first time in France, where it was really appreciated, and the second time in Italy, where people seemed to not care about it. I guess it's about a production's business and this kind of movie-jewel is not evaluated for the real value. I apologize for my English. I was … more ›