Kevin Macdonald

First poster revealed for Bob Marley documentary

Magnolia Pictures has released the first official poster for the upcoming Bob Marley documentary Marley, which will have its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this month, followed by its North American premiere at SXSW. Magnolia will then release Marley theatrically and on VOD Friday, April 20th. Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music ….

First-ever authorized Bob Marley documentary acquired for U.S. release

Magnolia Pictures announced today that the company has nabbed U.S. distribution rights to Marley, described as the definitive documentary about legendary musician Bob Marley, and directed by Academy Award-winner Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September, The Last King of Scotland). Produced by Steve Bing and Charles Steel, and executive produced by Bob’s son Ziggy Marley ….

First image of Channing Tatum in the bloody historical action epic The Eagle

We’ve nabbed this first bloody shot of Channing Tatum from the Roman epic adventure The Eagle, based on the classic novel by Rosemary Sutcliff. The film is being released by Focus Features – the studio that next week unveils the George Clooney assassin adventure The American – on February 25, 2011. The Eagle is set ….

State of Play director to take on Isaac Asimov sci-fi classic

State of Play director Kevin Macdonald is attached to develop and direct The End of Eternity, Variety reports. The Isaac Asimov futuristic sci-fi tale The End of Eternity describes humanity as being controlled by a ruling class called The Eternals, members of which can manipulate time to alter history and prevent disasters or wipe out ….

My Enemy’s Enemy Gets a Deal

The Weinstein Company announced today that they have acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to the controversial documentary My Enemy’s Enemy. Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland)directed the film which is being produced by Rita Dagher (Fahrenheit 9/11) through her production company Yalla Films. The announcement was made today by Maeva Gatineau, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for The Weinstein ….