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TNT TO PREMIERE AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON

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AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute Event to Air on TNT
June 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Encore Presentation Will Air on Sister Network TCM

Following the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to Diane Keaton on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, TNT will televise the celebration. The one-hour special AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON will premiere on TNT on Thursday, June 15, at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will then encore the special on Monday, July 31, during a night of programming dedicated to Keaton’s work. This marks the fifth year the Emmy®-winning AFI special has aired on Turner networks.

TCM’s July 31 tribute to Keaton will include encore presentations of AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON as well as her Oscar®-nominated performance in Warren Beatty’s REDS (1981) and her comic turn in Woody Allen’s MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY (1993).

The schedule is as follows:

TNT Premiere ­– June 15 10:00 p.m.  AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATONTCM

TCM Encore Presentation – July 31 8:00 p.m. AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON

9:30 p.m. REDS

1:00 a.m. AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON

2:30 a.m. MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY

4:30 a.m. AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON

About Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton is a multifaceted actor, director, producer, author, real estate developer and photographer and can boast more than 80 diverse credits across five decades. Her iconic roles span the cinematic spectrum, from long-suffering mob wife Kay Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER (1972) to the “la-de-dah” heroine of Woody Allen’s ANNIE HALL (1977) — a role which earned her an Academy Award® for Best Actress and turned her into a national fashion icon. Perhaps best known for her long comedic collaboration with Allen — including PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM (1972), SLEEPER (1973), LOVE AND DEATH (1975), MANHATTAN (1979) and more — she has proven herself equally adept at dramatic roles, with powerhouse performances in films such as LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR (1977), REDS (1981), THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL (1984) and MARVIN’S ROOM (1996). During the 1980s, Keaton turned to directing — from feature narratives and documentaries to music videos and television. A perennial box office favorite, she has maintained her popular profile with films including BABY BOOM (1987), FATHER OF THE BRIDE (1991) and FATHER OF THE BRIDE II (1995), THE FIRST WIVES CLUB (1996), SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE (2003), MORNING GLORY (2010), THE BIG WEDDING (2013), AND SO IT GOES (2014) and Pixar’s FINDING DORY (2016). She recently graced the small screen with her unique presence in the HBO miniseries THE YOUNG POPE, and will next appear in the film HAMPSTEAD (2017) opposite Brendan Gleeson.

 

(Source: afi.com)

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8th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival Press Conference

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The TCM Classic Film Festival Team kicked off its 2017 edition with an hour-long press conference at the TCL Mann Chinese Theatres inside Auditorium 6, on April 5th, 2017. Jennifer Dorian, General Manager, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and FilmStruck, opened the event with a brief overview of the TCM Classic Movies Film Festival, including two nitrate film screenings, Laura (black & white nitrate) and The Black Narcissist (color nitrate), as well as several upcoming film history commemorations. The last nitrate film was produced in 1952. Dorian also noted emphatically this year’s festival is dedicated to long-time TCM host and film historian, Robert Osborne.

Without missing a beat, TCM host Ben Mankiewicz, Festival Director and Vice President of TCM Enterprises & Strategic Partnerships, Genevieve McGillicuddy, and Senior Vice President of Programming of TCM and FilmStruck, Charlie Tabesh introduced themselves and promptly opened up for questions from the press.

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Ben Mankiewicz, Host of TCM
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Genevieve McGillicuddy, Festival Director and Vice President of TCM Enterprises & Strategic Partnerships
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General Manager of TCM & FilmStruck, Jennifer Dorian, right, and HollywoodGlee’s Larry Gleeson at the 8th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival’s Press Conference on April 5th, 2017, held at the TCL Mann Chinese Theater’s Auditorium 6 in Hollywood, Calif.

The first question posed inquired into this year’s theme of ‘Make ’em Laugh.’ VP of Programming, Charlie Tabesh, responded that while the theme is broad he had to ask himself about how much comedy could the festival contain with film anniversaries, the honoring of talent and special presentations. Nevertheless, Tabesh continued explaining overall an ardent effort was made to have balance for passholders to choose among a range of styles in addition to comedy including noir, tribute films and war movies.

 

Tellingly, a comment was made that this year’s theme was apropos. Dorian agreed sharing her identification with and the career influence of Mary Tyler Moore through her pioneering feminine role in television and film. TCM Host Mankiewicz chimed in adding what great company TCM is with its diversity as almost every male in the company has had a female superior during their careers.

Several questions surrounded Charles Osborne’s film legacy and the team revealed intentions to honor Osborne were underway with more specific details to come. Presently, numerous Osborne archival videos are available at TCM’s Backlot.

Other questions poured forth regarding the expansion of FilmStruck, the video-on-demand service for film aficionados, developed and managed by TCM in collaboration with the Criterion Collection. GM Dorian proudly stated FilmStruck would be expanding internationally with its deep roster of films from indie studios Janus, Flicker Alley, Icarus, Kino, Milestone and Zeitgeist as well as classic Hollywood studios.

Possibly the most poignant question surrounded the 70th anniversary of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) 1947 Congressional hearings and what, if any, plans were being made to commemorate the Hollywood Ten being cited in contempt of Congress for denouncing the tactics employed by HUAC. Festival Director McGillicuddy responded plans are being made for a major festival in October.

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HollywoodGlee’s Managing Editor, Larry Gleeson, left, with Randy Haberkamp, Managing Director of Preservation and Foundation Programs, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences at the 8th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival’s press conference in Hollywood, California, on April 5, 2017.

Without further adieu, three additional panelists were introduced – Randy Haberkamp, Managing Director of Preservation and Foundation Programs, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, Jennifer Ahn, Managing Director, The Film Foundation, and David Strohmaier, Editor/Director, Film Historian and Restorationist. The trio discussed at length the importance of preserving the legacy of film through various restoration projects including the retrofitting of the EgyptianTheatre to enable the festival to screen the historic nitrate films, Laura, The Black Narcissist and The Man Who Knew Too Much.  In addition, Strohmaier expounded upon the Cinerama format and the Cinerama Dome mentioning the festival’s screening of the groundbreaking 1952 film, This is Cinerama.

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Charlie Tabesh, left, Senior Vice President of Programming, TCM & FilmStruck and David Strohmaier, Editor/Director of Cinerama Adventure, Film historian and Restorationist. (Photo credit: Larry Gleeson/HollywoodGlee)

The festival will run through Sunday, April 9th, closing with Speedy (1928) starring Harold Lloyd, followed immediately by the Official Closing Night Party held at Club TCM inside the Historic Hollywood Roosevelt.

 

 

 

 

 

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DAY 3 of the 2017 TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL

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More from TCM Host, Tiffany Vazquez, as she recaps Day 3 at the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival:

 

Day three of the festival, TCM spoke with Michael Douglas for a “Live From the TCM Film Festival” interview, reunited with the Best In Show Cast Jim Piddock, Fred Willard, John Michael Higgins & Bob Balaban and more!

 

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Left to right: Charlie Tabesh, Senior Vice President Programming and Production; Turner Classic Movies; Pola Changnon, Senior Vice President, Creative, Brand and Marketing, Turner Classic Movies; Ben Mankiewicz, Host, Turner Classic Movies; Jennifer Dorian, General Manager, Turner Classic Movies; Michael Douglas: Genevieve McGillicuddy, Director, TCM Classic Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of TCM press room)

 

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Cast from Best In Show at the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival, April 8th, 2017. (Photo courtesy of TCM press room)

 

 

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DR. ZAIUS MAKES A TCM FILM FESTIVAL APPEARANCE FOR A POOLSIDE SCREENING OF “PLANET OF THE APES”

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(Source: TCM press room)

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2017 TCM Classic Film Fesival: Day Two Recap

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On day two of the festival, we celebrated Carl Reiner & Rob Reiner with a Hand & Footprint Ceremony, spent time with Mel Brooks and Peter Bogdanovich. Once again, TCM Host Tiffany Vasquez leads as she shares more highlights from the 8th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, Californa:

 

(Source: TCM press room)

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2017 TCM Classic Film Fesival: Day One Recap

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The 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival, dedicated to recently deceased TCM host, Robert Osborne, is up and running. The TCM staff held a low-key morning meeting in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Library Bar with first time attendees with the ins and outs on having a successful festival experience. Moving right along Professor Richard Edwards of Ball State University, led an informal discussion of Macguffins, Red Herrings, ICY Blondes and more during the mid-morning Hitchcock Fans Meet-Up in Library Bar as well.

On the back end of lunch hour, a panel of TCM staff members and actress Diane Baker hosted a special program at the TCL Chinese Multiplex, Remembering Robert, as they shared personal stories about the popular, long-time TCM host and film historian.

The afternoon continued with Backlot trivia, and team quiz competition, hosted by Bruce GoldStein, repertory program director of New York’s Film Forum.

See dynamic TCM Host, Tiffany Vazquez, as she shares highlights from Day 1 of the TCM Classic Film Festival below:

 

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TCM Opens 8th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival

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TCM kicked off opening night of the 8th annual TCM Classic Film Festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of  In The Heat of the Night. TCM executives joined Hollywood legend Sidney Poitier, as well as producer Walter Mirisch, director Norman Jewison, actress Lee Grant and award-winning composer Quincy Jones who were on hand to discuss the film which is considered to be a landmark of its time.

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Pictured Left to Right Image 1:
First Row: Walter Mirisch, Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones
Second Row: Ben Mankiewicz, Host, Turner Classic Movies; Charlie Tabesh, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production, Turner Classic Movies; Norman Jewison, Lee Grant
Third Row: Charlie Tabesh, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production, Turner Classic Movies; Genevieve McGillicuddy, Director TCM Classic Film Festival; Coleman Breland, President Turner Classic Movies and Turner Content Distribution

Pictured Left to Right Image 2:
First Row: Walter Mirisch, Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones
Second Row: Norman Jewison, Lee Grant

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Coleman Breland, President Turner Classic Movies and Turner Content Distribution, Pola Changnon, Senior Vice President, Creative, Brand and Marketing, Turner Classic Movies; Genevieve McGillicuddy, Director TCM Classic Film Festival; Walter Mirisch; Ben Mankiewicz, Host, Turner Classic Movies; Lee Grant; Charlie Tabesh, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production; Turner Classic Movies, Charlie Tabesh, Senior Vice President Programming and Production; Turner Classic Movies

 

Stay tuned for more including the Rob and Carl Reiner Hand and Footprint Ceremony.

(Press materials provided by TCM press office)

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50th Anniversary Screening of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ (1967) To Open 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival

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Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will kick off the 8th annual TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 6th with a 50th anniversary screening of the Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger classic, In the Heat of the Night (1967).

The iconic actor Sidney Poitier, who will attend the screening, broke stereotypes and new ground when he starred in this five time Academy Award winner about a black detective from the north who finds himself investigating a murder in a small-town in Mississippi.

Producer Walter Mirisch and Director Norman Jewison along with actress Lee Grant and composer Quincy Jones will be on hand to discuss the film which is considered to be a landmark.

The TCM Classic Film Festival will be held in Hollywood, Calif., from April 6 through April 9th, 2017. This year’s theme is “Make ‘Em Laugh: Comedy in the Movies.”

Source: 50th Anniversary Screening of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ (1967) To Open 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival

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TCM Classic Film Festival Passes On Sale!

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Well it’s that time of year again TCM is ready to roll with its 8th TCM Classic Film Festival. Held over four days in the heart of Hollywood, the TCM Classic Film Festival is a place where movie lovers from around the world can gather to experience classic movies as they were meant to be experienced: on the big screen, in some of the world’s most iconic venues, with the people who made them. Moreover, the TCM Classic Film Festival strives to be a place where a community of movie fans of all ages can share their love of classic movies with each other, make new friends and see films as they are seldom seen today.

 

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2017 PASSES ON SALE NOW

The ideal way to experience the TCM Classic Film Festival is with a Festival pass. There are four levels of passes: The Palace, The Classic, The Essential, and The Spotlight. Whichever pass you choose, you’re sure to have the classic cinema experience of a lifetime at the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival.

Need help deciding which pass is right for you? Click here to compare pass levels and benefits.

For some helpful tips on how to more easily purchase your Festival passes click here.

Read the Festival pass Terms & Conditions by clicking here.

PALACE

$299

The Palace Pass is the perfect pass for those seeking a weekend filled with watching classic movies at three of the most iconic venues in Hollywood. It gives three-day (Friday-Sunday) access to all screenings at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX (does not include the Opening Night screening), the Egyptian Theatre and poolside at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Friday, April 7- Sunday, April 9, 2017. Note: This pass does not grant entry to the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres multiplex, Club TCM events or official parties and receptions. LEARN MORE

CLASSIC

$649

The Classic Pass opens the door to four days (Thursday-Sunday) of movie heaven – including access to film screenings, panels, Club TCM and official passholder receptions at all of the Festival venues (does not include admittance to the Opening Night screening at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX or the Opening Night Red Carpet Gala Party). LEARN MORE

ESSENTIAL

$799

The Essential Pass is your chance to walk in the footsteps of Hollywood legends down the red carpet and into the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX for the official Opening Night screening plus all the benefits of the Classic Pass and TCM Classic Film Festival collectibles. LEARN MORE

SPOTLIGHT

$2,149

The Spotlight Pass is your entry to the glamorous Opening Night Gala Party following the official Opening Night screening. Plus you’ll enjoy priority entry into screenings throughout the Festival including exclusive “meet and greet” events with special guests in addition to all the benefits of the Essential Pass. LEARN MORE

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Held over four days in the heart of Hollywood, the TCM Classic Film Festival is a place where movie lovers from around the world can gather to experience classic movies as they were meant to be experienced: on the big screen, in some of the world’s most iconic venues, with the people who made them. Moreover, the TCM Classic Film Festival strives to be a place where a community of movie fans of all ages can share their love of classic movies with each other, make new friends and see films as they are seldom seen today.

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MAKE ‘EM LAUGH: COMEDY IN THE MOVIES

“A day without laughter is a day wasted,” said Charles Chaplin, and the staff at TCM concur. Join us for the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival, exploring COMEDY IN THE MOVIES. From lowbrow to high, slapstick to sophisticated comedies of manners—as we experience a showcase of the greatest cinematic achievements of lone clowns, comedic duos and madcap ensembles. You’ll be glad you did! 

TCM has announced the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival schedule.

 

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(Source: filmfestival.tcm.com)

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TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR THE 2017 TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL

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Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 3.12.21 PMNewly announced special guests, films and special presentations include Martin Sheen and Larry Peerce discussing THE INCIDENT (1967); director James L. Brooks introducing a 30th anniversary screening of his film BROADCAST NEWS (1987); actor Keir Dullea introducing a screening of Frank Perry’s DAVID AND LISA (1962); Elia Kazan’s AMERICA AMERICA (1963) with star Stathis Giallelis in attendance; and the caper spoof BEAT THE DEVIL (1953) directed by John Huston, with script supervisor Angela Allen discussing her work on the film.Other programming highlights include an 85th anniversary screening of Ernst Lubitsch’s ONE HOUR WITH YOU (1932) as well as his silent film SO THIS IS PARIS (1926) with accompaniment by film composer and pianist Donald Sosin; an 85th anniversary screening of Howard Hughes’ COCK OF THE AIR (1932); an 80th anniversary World Premiere Restoration screening of the Cary Grant and Irene Dunne classic THE AWFUL TRUTH (1937); RAFTER ROMANCE (1933) starring Ginger Rogers; Frank Capra’s hysterical comedy ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944), also starring Cary Grant; Carole Lombard and John Barrymore’s screwball classic TWENTIETH CENTURY (1934); and a 60th anniversary screening of THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957).

In Club TCM, passholders will have a chance to learn more about film critic and historian Leonard Maltin at ASK LEONARD MALTIN; Bruce Goldstein returns as host of his popular annual quiz, SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW MOVIES and will present on THE ART OF SUBTITLING; and Randy Haberkamp and Lynne Kriste return with an all new HOLLYWOOD HOME MOVIES. In addition, historian and author Kliph Nesteroff will discuss mid-century comedy teams with his presentation SECOND BANANAS; and passholders will get a chance to hear from film restoration experts about the challenges of preserving classic films and presenting them to new audiences.

Passes for the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival are still available, but supplies are limited. To get complete information about 2017 pass prices and levels, please click here.

To learn more about the announced special guests, films and presentations click here.

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(Source: Turner Classic Movies Press Release)