WB to re-release 'Clayton' following Oscar noms
The press release in part:
BURBANK, CA, JANUARY 16, 2008 - On the heels of widespread critical acclaim and awards season recognition, Warner Bros. Pictures is planning a theatrical re-release of Tony Gilroy's drama "Michael Clayton," starring George Clooney in the title role. The film will return to theatres on January 25 in approximately 1,000 locations in North America. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution.
Originally released in October 2007, "Michael Clayton" was immediately met with praise from both critics and audiences. In recent weeks, it has been named to more than 100 critics' top-ten lists, including those of the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, New York Magazine, the Chicago Sun-Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, the Miami Herald, The Philadelphia Inquirer, People, and Time, as well as the American Film Institute, to name only a few.
Among the film's other distinguished honors, director/screenwriter Tony Gilroy has been recognized by his peers with Directors Guild of America and Writers Guild of America Awards nominations. Cast members Clooney, Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton each received Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Most recently, the film's producers were honored with a nomination for the Darryl F. Zanuck Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award from the Producers Guild of America. The film's behind-the-scenes creative talent earned American Cinema Editors Award and Art Directors Guild Award nominations. In addition, "Michael Clayton" garnered five BAFTA Award nominations, for Best Actor (Clooney), Best Supporting Actor (Tom Wilkinson), Best Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton), Best Screenplay (Gilroy) and Best Editing (John Gilroy). It also received four Golden Globe Award nominations, including Best Picture - Drama, Best Actor (Clooney), Best Supporting Actor (Tom Wilkinson) and Best Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton). In addition, George Clooney won Best Actor Awards from several critics groups, including the National Board of Review.
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This is good news. The first time I saw this I thought it was good but overrated. I don't know if I missed something or what. Hopefully a second view will open my eyes and understand why this film is receiving all this acclaim.
Posted by: Steven | 1/17/2008 3:13:36 PM