James Schamus

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   Toronto 2012: Jason Reitman, James Schamus and Edward Burns Join Talent Lab

   9:58 am 9/4/2012

   • by Etan Vlessing

   The Hollywood players are the latest guest speakers to appear at TIFF's development program this week for 25 emerging Canadian filmmakers. Read more

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   James Schamus' Life on the Film Festival Circuit (Q&A)

   8:20 pm 9/8/2011

   • by Pamela McClintock

   The Focus CEO looks back on 22 years of adventures -- from selling "Walking and Talking" to Harvey Weinstein to stumbling across Terrence Malick when he least expected it.Read more

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   Focus Features President of Production John Lyons Exits Post

   4:51 pm 5/18/2011

   • by Borys Kit

   The executive, who oversaw movies including "Brokeback Mountain," "Hanna" and "Jane Eyre," plans to focus on his producing career as well as his philanthropic endeavors.Read more

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   Wachowskis, Tykwer Talk 'Cloud Atlas' Cast With Cannes Buyers (Cannes)

   5:36 am 5/12/2011

   • by Scott Roxborough

   Susan Sarandon, Jim Broadbent join all-star cast of $100 million epic. Read more

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   Seen and Heard on the Golden Globes Red Carpet

   6:44 pm 1/16/2011

   • by Bill Higgins

   "Here, you eat, drink and walk around," Edie Falco told THR. Plus: HFPA president on why the show is "back-breaking" work and what annoyed one photographer.Read more

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6. Universal Not in Talks to Sell Focus Features

   8:19 pm 12/10/2010

   • by Alex Ben Block

   Gores brothers have made an offer for the specialty firm, but no negotiations are currently taking place.Read more

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7. James Schamus Talks Comcast Deal at the Gotham Awards

   4:23 pm 12/1/2010

   • by Jay A. Fernandez

   Focus Features CEO James Schamus was at the Gotham Awards Monday night and answered a few questions on the fly about the Oscars and the Comcast deal. Read more

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   Anne Hathaway and James Franco to Host the Oscars

   9:48 am 11/29/2010

   • by Gregg Kilday

   "James Franco and Anne Hathaway personify the next generation of Hollywood icons -- fresh, exciting and multi-talented. We hope to create an Oscar broadcast that will both showcase their incredible talents and entertain the world on February 27," Oscar telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer said. Read more

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