Strand Chooses “Connor”
Posted on August 1, 2008
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Fresh gay movie news from indieWIRE yesterday:
“North American rights to Luke Eberl’s gay drama, CHOOSE CONNOR have been acquired by Strand Releasing. The film, fresh from Outfest in Los Angeles, is described as a political thriller. It stars Steven Weber and Alex Linx. Making his feature directing debut, Eberl starred as an actor in Tim Burton’s “Planet of the Apes” and also had a role in Clint Eastwood’s “Letters from Iwo Jima.” Jon Gerrans from Strand negotiated the deal with Lev Ginsburg of Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren & Richman, L.L.P. on behalf of Eberl. “Choose Connor” also screened at the Rome, Woodstock and Cinevegas film festivals.”
L Word Spin-Off Contest: Pick Your Girl
Posted on July 30, 2008
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Showtime announced last week that L Word creator Ilene Chaiken is in the process of developing a spin-off of the popular lesbian show. One character will be the jumping off point for the show. Remember Maude spinning off from All In The Family? Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. was a spin-off from The Andy Griffith Show. And Buffy The Vampire Slayer begat Angel. Which of your favorite L Word characters will find new life in their own fresh plot of TV Land?
Who will it be: Shane, Alice, Bette, Tina, Jenny, Kit, Papi, Helena, Max, Tasha, Dana, Dawn Denbo or maybe Gaby Deveaux?
Pick your girl! Post a comment below and suggest a plot line in 50 words or so. We’ll select our personal completely subjective favorite and send you an L Word t-shirt!
Outfest Award Winners
Posted on July 29, 2008
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Wondering what queer films to keep an eye out for in the next six months? The Grand Jury at Outfest: The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival has these hot tips for you:
Outstanding U.S. Dramatic Feature (Heineken Red Star Award):
WERE THE WORLD MINE (pictured above) directed by Thomas Gustafson
Outstanding International Dramatic Feature:
XXY directed by Lucia Puenzo
Outstanding Documentary Feature:
SEX POSITIVE directed by Daryl Wein
Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film:
Tye Olson in WATERCOLORS
Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film:
Nicole Bilderback in THE NEW TWENTY
Outstanding Screenwriting:
James Bolton, screenwriter, DREAM BOY
Outstanding Dramatic Short:
COUNTERTRANSFERENCE directed by Madeleine Olnek
Outstanding Documentary Short:
LA CORONA (THE CROWN) directed by Amanda Micheli and Isabel Vega.
Check out the list of Audience Award Winners right here.
Nike Admits They Ain’t Right
Posted on July 29, 2008
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Responding to an outpouring of complaints from LGBT community groups, Nike has acted swiftly to withdraw its recent “That Ain’t Right” ad campaign which sports an image of a dunking basketball player whose crotch straddles the face of another (which is then overlaid with the words: “That Ain’t Right” — see picture above). It seems hard to believe that Nike execs were unaware of the homophobic undertones of the ad. In any event they’ve done the right thing and pulled it. Get all the details at Advocate.com.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (Trailer of the Week)
Posted on July 28, 2008
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Yes, there is a short clip of the kiss scene between Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson. Look for this new Woody Allen movie opening wide August 15th!
Full Frontal McKellen?
Posted on July 15, 2008
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The Hollywood Reporter serves up a sexy scoop on the PBS broadcast slate for 2009. It seems the Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear includes a nude Ian McKellen. The filmed performance is scheduled for broadcast in 2009, but PBS President Paula Kerger is unsure of whether it will pass FCC standards.
Per the Reporter article:
“I haven’t seen the taped version,” Kerger said, when asked about the possibility PBS would censor the full frontal nudity in the stage performance. Besides, she added, “it’s not what I think about it, it’s what the FCC will allow.”
The L Word: Season 5 on DVD
Posted on July 13, 2008
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JUST ANNOUNCED! The L Word: Season 5 DVD is packed with more drama, more sex, and more of the wild lesbian entertainment you’ve come to expect. With all your favorite characters including Shane, Alice, Bette, Tina, Jenny, Max, Jodi, Kit, Tasha, Helena
and Phyllis. It doesn’t get any better than this. Own this gorgeous boxed set and enjoy all the extras!�
Plus get a Free L Word Marc Jacobs-inspired coin purse when you place your advance prebook order now at WolfeVideo.com! Available: October 2nd.
Ellen Page Ankles Lesbian Flick, Jack and Diane
Posted on June 26, 2008
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You heard it here first (or else on Defamer where we heard it). Juno star Ellen Page (left) is officially off of the cast list for the long-awaited teen lesbian romance flick, Jack and Diane. Dang! At least Olivia Thirlby (right) is still on board as Jack.
Voting is now open for who gets to be her Diane!
I’m thinking maybe a hot young blond like: Brittany Snow (of Finding Amanda) or perhaps Ashley Olsen?
Matt Damon: More to Love?
Posted on June 26, 2008
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Thanks to Andy at Towleroad for sharing this remarkable image of the Sexiest Man Alive (on the set of his new movie, The Informant).
Lady Shockra & The Wolfe Mobile
Posted on June 18, 2008
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Passing out free LGBT DVDs and red Wolfe lollipops, the cherry red vintage Mustang “Wolfe Mobile” made a big splash at last weekend’s San Jose LGBT Pride Parade. Pictured here amidst the festivities is the fabulous Lady Shockra (Wolfe’s own Fedel Sanchez) and Wolfe CEO Kathy Wolfe (in the driver’s seat)! In related news, Lady Shockra graced the cover of the next day’s San Jose Mercury News; while Kathy Wolfe was just named one of the 2008 Top 100 Women We Love by Go Magazine!
