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Oscars Producer Welcomes Meryl Streep-Like Political Speeches: “Spontaneity Helps These Shows”
"I don't like this attitude that just because someone's a celebrity, their right of free speech is taken away," says Michael De Luca, who isn't opposed to onstage activism even if many viewers and advertisers might wince and others fear movie fans saying, "I can't watch those damn people."
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Revolution Studios Acquired by Investment Firm Content Partners
Revolution's Vin Diesel franchise film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' will be released this month by Paramount.
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‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’: Film Review
Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron are back for the follow-up to 2012's 'Snow White and the Huntsman,' joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain but sans Kristen Stewart.
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Sony Damage Assessment: Whom the Hack Has Hurt Most
Can Michael Lynton and Amy Pascal survive? Perhaps yes, say insiders, as the studio attempts to move past 'The Interview' and Obama's actions draw new ire
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‘Heaven Is for Real’ Producers Reteam for Sony’s ‘Miracles From Heaven’ (Exclusive)
The studio has picked up the film rights to an upcoming faith-based book by Christy Beam
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Revolution Studios Sale Closes at $230 Million
The company and its movie and TV library have been acquired by Fortress Investments, which will operate it to exploit the movies and sell TV shows.
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Joe Roth Nearing Deal to Sell Revolution for $500 Million (Exclusive)
After five years of looking for a buyer, the producer is selling his company — which has a library of 46 movies, including "Click" and "xXx" — to a hedge fund manager and will become a consultant.
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Produced By: Joe Roth Traces Journey from Production Assistant to Powerhouse Producer
From failing his way up to out muscling directors, the veteran shared stories with an audience on the Warner Bros. lot.
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T.D. Jakes on Bringing God to Hollywood and Brushing Off Criticism From Cynics
The megachurch leader and producer is in a joint venture with Joe Roth to bring a best-seller about a boy and heaven to the big screen as he cashes in (critics say too much) on Christianity.
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Michael Gracey Set to Direct Universal’s ‘Daughter of Smoke & Bone’ Adaptation
Joe Roth is producing the adaptation of the best-selling YA fantasy by Laini Taylor.
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Joe Roth’s ‘Third Act’: From ‘Gigli’ to Billion-Dollar Producer and Pro Soccer Superstar
After the fall of Revolution, a string of bombs, and a "flunked midlife crisis," the two-time studio chief now co-owns a wildly popular Seattle pro sports team and has a slew of big movies on the horizon, including Angelina Jolie's "Maleficent." "For good or bad, I'm the busiest producer in Hollywood," he says.
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Joe Roth to Produce Blind Wrestlers Drama ‘Unleash the Mules’ at Sony (Exclusive)
Chris Parker, who is working with Roth on "Heaven Is For Real," wrote the script for the faith-based inspirational sports film.
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