EMG nabs Newmarket Nov 6, 2009
Formed in 1994 by Ball and William Tyrer, Newmarket has a track record for distributing such prestige pics as The Passion of the Christ, Monster, Whale Rider and Donnie Darko. Its library includes such production titles as Memento, The Prestige, The Mexican, and Cruel Intentions. (Variety)
Exclusive Media Group to Acquire Indie Distributor Newmarket Nov 6, 2009
Newmarket's production credits include "Memento," "The Mexican," "Cruel Intentions," and "The Prestige", while its distribution arm has such critical and box office successes on its roster as, "Donnie Darko," "Monster", "Whale Rider" and "The Passion of the Christ.". EMG will substantially expand and recapitalise Newmarket's US theatrical distribution operation with plans to acquire and release 4-6 films a year; typically acquisitions will be director driven films, in keeping with the Newmarket... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best actress category looks slim for 09 Oscars Oct 27, 2009
Granted, the producers might decide to pull a Timothy Hutton in Ordinary People and push Sidibe into the supporting category to improve her awards odds, but the recent Best Actress nomination of Keisha Castle-Hughes in 2002s Whale Rider shows that a young performer can be competitive in the big leagues. 1. (MSNBC -- News)
Latest 'NCIS' has best shot among new dramas Sep 22, 2009
Not only is Curtis a Kiwi, he's an indigenous Maori - but he's played everything from an Arab to a Chechen and costarred in films like "The Whale Rider," "The Piano," "Training Day" and "Three Kings.". It never occurred to Curtis that he should act until he'd already done it for 10 years. (Fresno Bee)
TIFF 2009 Films Showcase Drama, Gre... Sep 15, 2009
The Vintner's Luck by Whale Rider director Niki Caro is a much stranger and fantastic story. Set in 19th century in France, it tells the story of a peasant wine-maker striving to make the perfect wine. (Suite101.com)
'Luck' may be changing for Caro, grown-up Castle-Hughes Sep 14, 2009
Whale Rider women: Director Niki Caro, left, and actress Keisha Castle-Hughes work together again on The Vintner's Luck. By Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY TORONTO Now the truth can be told. (USA Today -- Life)
New Zealand provided fertile ground for film 'Vintner's Luck' Sep 14, 2009
Caro, who in past years premiered "Whale Rider" and "North Country" at the Toronto film festival -- both films went on to be nominated for Oscars -- said "there was really an embarrassing number of hook-ups on the shoot.". "People were getting a lot of action," she said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
More women behind the camera at Toronto film festival Sep 13, 2009
Niki Caro's "Whale Rider," Catherine Hardwicke's "Thirteen," Patty Jenkins's "Monster" and Shari Springer Berman's "American Splendor" all made a strong impression that year too. Campion is reportedly back in contention for prizes this year with "Bright Star," about poet John Keats and his muse Fanny Brawne, while Caro is said to have a good shot with her latest film "The Vintner's Luck.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
AndyStaplesInside Recruiting Who is God's Power Offor? The answer to name-lovers' dreams. Aug 4, 2009
"When the movie Whale Rider came out, that was a popular one," said Ryder, who has a younger brother named Blaze. But Ryder never would change his name, which makes him nearly impossible to forget. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Books and Music Festival features 'Whale Rider' author Apr 1, 2009
The Hawaii Book and Music Festival May 16 and 17 will feature 175 events and 550 featured presenters, among them New Zealand's Witi Ihimaera, the author of "Whale Rider,"the book on which the acclaimed movie was based. The event, on the grounds of Honolulu Hale, is free and includes author appearances (John Saul, Alan Brennert, Terry Brooks, Chris McKinney, James Rumford, Stuart Coleman), musical entertainment (Jimmy Borges, Shari Lynn, Jake Shimabukuro and more), the world premiere of an... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Film screening to mark Waitangi Day Feb 15, 2009
Hawaikii and Coffee and Allah were shown as well as the Oscar-nominated film, Whale Rider. Keisha-Castle Hughes stars in Whale Rider as a young girl, Paikea, trying to participate in the Maori culture. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Movie Trailers Feb 12, 2009
Anna Paquin; Bright Eyes; Holly Hunter; Jodie Foster; Judy Garland; Keisha Castle Hughes; Mary Badham; Paper Moon; Patty Duke; Ryan O'Neil; Shirley Temple; Tatum O'Neil; taxi driver; The Exorcist; The Miracle Worker; The Piano; The Wizard of Oz; To Kill A Mockingbird; Whale Rider; abigail breslin; Best Supporting Actress; Linda Blair; Little Miss Sunshine; Mike Richards; Featured video. You need to upgrade your Flash Player This is replaced by the Flash content. (Variety)
