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  • Abbie Cornish

    Abbie Cornish

    Wally Winthrop

  • Andrea Risenborough

    Andrea Risenborough

    Wallis Simpson

  • James D'Arcy

    James D'Arcy

    Edward

  • Oscar Isaac

    Oscar Isaac

    Evgeni

Credits
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  • Madonna

    Madonna

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Kris Thykier

    Kris Thykier

    Producer

  • Colin Vaines

    Colin Vaines

    Producer

  • Sara Zambreno

    Sara Zambreno

    Co-Producer

  • Scott Franklin

    Scott Franklin

    Executive Producer

  • Donna Gigliotti

    Donna Gigliotti

    Executive Producer

  • Nigel Wooll

    Nigel Wooll

    Executive Producer

  • Hagen Bogdanski

    Hagen Bogdanski

    Director of Photography

Latest News

  1. New Movie Reviews: 'New Year's Eve,' 'Young Adult,' Madonna's 'W.E.' Hitting Theaters

    New Movie Reviews: 'New Year's Eve,' 'Young Adult,' Madonna's 'W.E.' Hitting Theaters

    9:00 pm PST 12/8/2011
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    What is THR's critical take on the films getting released Friday? READ MORE

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  2. Fash Track
    Andrea Riseborough, Felicity Jones Talk Fashion at THR's Women in Entertainment Breakfast

    Andrea Riseborough, Felicity Jones Talk Fashion at THR's Women in Entertainment Breakfast

    7:54 pm PST 12/8/2011
    • Merle Ginsberg
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    Two of 2011's rising stars talk to THR about their individual tastes. READ MORE

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  3. Watch Video It's Official: Madonna Will Perform During Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show (Video)

    It's Official: Madonna Will Perform During Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show (Video)

    7:37 pm PST 12/4/2011
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    UPDATED: The news was confirmed during NBC's "Sunday Night Football" game between the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. READ MORE

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  4. Risky Business
    Madonna's 'W.E.' Trailer Tells the Tale of Two Love Stories (Video)

    Madonna's 'W.E.' Trailer Tells the Tale of Two Love Stories (Video)

    9:21 pm PST 11/18/2011
    • Rebecca Ford
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    UPDATED: An official clip hit the web on Nov. 18, after a leaked version was removed mid-October. The 1930s affair between King Edward VIII and American Wallis Simpson is explored, along with a modern-day tryst. READ MORE

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  5. Madonna's 'W.E.' Pushed to Feb. 3 Release After Awards-Qualifying Run

    Madonna's 'W.E.' Pushed to Feb. 3 Release After Awards-Qualifying Run

    3:25 pm PST 11/9/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The switch in release plans is designed to avoid a crowded Christmas calendar and to take advantage of Madonna's widely rumored Super Bowl performance. READ MORE

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  6. Madonna in Harper's Bazaar: Dishes on 'W.E.,' Fashion, Power and the Cult of Celebrity (Poll)

    1:40 pm PST 11/9/2011
    • Elizabeth Snead
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    Her directorial effort about Wallis Simpson will be couture heaven for fashionistas, with 60 costumes from Vionnet, Balenciaga, Dior and authentic reproductions from Cartier. READ MORE

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  7. Madonna Defends Herself at London Premiere of 'W.E.'

    Madonna Defends Herself at London Premiere of 'W.E.'

    5:05 am PDT 10/24/2011
    • Mimi Turner
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    The singer-turned-filmmaker shrugs off criticism of the movie, saying: "I do know what it is like to be misunderstood on a global scale." READ MORE

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  8. Toronto 2011: A Nervous Madonna Says She's Proving Herself All Over Again as a Film Director

    Toronto 2011: A Nervous Madonna Says She's Proving Herself All Over Again as a Film Director

    9:59 am PDT 9/12/2011
    • Etan Vlessing
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    The singer-turned-director betrayed anxiety Monday as she unveiled her second film, "W.E.," at the Toronto International Film Festival. READ MORE

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  9. Toronto 2011: IM Global and Penny Black Team on New Financing Fund

    11:09 am PDT 9/8/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Joint venture will focus on developing entertainment properties that have the potential for success in multiple media formats. READ MORE

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  10. Madonna's Venice Film Festival Gaffe Goes Viral (Video)

    11:22 am PDT 9/6/2011
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    A video showing the singer-turned-director diss a gift she was given while at a press conference for her film "W.E." is heating up the web. READ MORE

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  11. Venice Film Festival Day 2: Roman Polanski and Madonna's Films Screen

    Venice Film Festival Day 2: Roman Polanski and Madonna's Films Screen

    1:16 pm PDT 9/1/2011
    • Eric J. Lyman
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    Polanski's "Carnage" received a warm reception, while Madonna was bombarded by reporters at the presentation for "W.E." READ MORE

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  12. Madonna Rushed by Reporters at Venice Film Festival

    Madonna Rushed by Reporters at Venice Film Festival

    10:00 am PDT 9/1/2011
    • Eric J. Lyman
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    The singer-turned-director was the center of attention at the packed press conference for her film "W.E." READ MORE

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  13. Review
    W.E.: Venice Film Review

    W.E.: Venice Film Review

    8:54 am PDT 9/1/2011
    • Todd McCarthy
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    The Weinstein Co. returns to Britain's 1930s royal melodrama, hoping lightning strikes as it did with their Oscar-winning "King's Speech." READ MORE

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  14. Madonna-Directed 'W.E.' Sets December Release Date

    Madonna-Directed 'W.E.' Sets December Release Date

    4:35 pm PDT 6/29/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The Weinstein Co. film will open Dec. 9 in New York and Los Angeles before expanding to wide release in January. READ MORE

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Summary

Chronicles the torrid love affair between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.

Company Info

  • The Weinstein Company Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • HSI London Production Company
  • Trademark Films Production Company