About Fox Searchlight Pictures

Thomas on November 3rd, 2006

Fox Searchlight is proud to present its much anticipated and diverse slate of films for 2010.

Fox Searchlight Pictures, led by Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley, is a filmmaker-oriented company that focuses on distinctive films helmed by world-class auteurs and exciting newcomers. By blending specialty films with trademark art-house fare, Fox Searchlight’s leadership has solidified its position in the independent film marketplace.

FANTASTIC MR. FOX opened November 13th. It is visionary director Wes Anderson’s first animated film, utilizing classic handmade stop-motion techniques to tell the story of the best-selling children’s book by Roald Dahl (author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach).  The film features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Wally Wolodarsky, Eric Anderson, Michael Gambon, Willem Dafoe, Owen Wilson, and Jarvis Cocker.

CRAZY HEART opened December 16th. Four-time Academy Award® nominee JEFF BRIDGES stars as the richly comic, semi-tragic romantic anti-hero Bad Blake in the debut feature film CRAZY HEART from writer-director Scott Cooper.  Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can’t help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean (two-time Golden Globe® nominee MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL), a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician.  As he struggles down the road of redemption, Bad learns the hard way just how tough life can be on one man’s crazy heart.

"Our marriage, their wedding." It's lesson number one for any newly engaged couple, and Lucia (America Ferrera) and Marcus (Lance Gross) are no exception. In Fox Searchlight Pictures' OUR FAMILY WEDDING, they learn the hard way that the path to saying "I do" can be rife with familial strife. When they return from college and too suddenly announce their marriage plans, they soon discover that their fathers - two highly competitive over-the-top egos - can wreak a major amount of havoc on their special day. Opens March 12th.

CYRUS opens July 9th. With John’s social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life – her son. Written and directed by Jay and Mark Duplass, the iconoclastic filmmaking team behind Sundance Film Festival favorite THE PUFFY CHAIR, CYRUS takes an insightful and funny look at love and family in contemporary Los Angeles. Starring John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei and Catherine Keener.

BETTY ANNE WATERS is based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters (Hilary Swank) a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Sam Rockwell) unjust murder conviction. At its heart, BETTY ANNE WATERS is an exploration of the profound bond between a brother and sister – a love so deep, so unequivocal, so complete that it becomes a force that will not be denied or defeated. Directed by Tony Goldwyn and also starring Melissa Leo, Minnie Driver, Juliette Lewis and Peter Gallagher. Opens in Fall 2010.

Fox Searchlight Pictures was founded in 1994 as the independent arm of Twentieth Century Fox. Fox Searchlight Pictures is a specialty film company that both produces and acquires motion pictures. It has its own marketing and distribution operations, and its films are distributed internationally by Twentieth Century Fox. Fox Searchlight Pictures is a unit of Fox Filmed Entertainment, a unit of Fox Entertainment Group.

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Anonymous | November 30th, 2009 08:26

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Anonymous | November 27th, 2009 00:27

The "killing the cat" scene in Post Grad was REALLY offensive. Why would Fox stoop to such crap as an attempt at humor?

Anonymous | November 26th, 2009 02:59

Fox Searchlight pictures is a great venture.I am an avid fan of it.Seguros

Anonymous | October 24th, 2009 17:00

A Whip It Grassroots Campaign should be created for the upcoming awards season. If not a Grassroots campaign, you should really push this movie with a For Your Consideration campaign. It deserves some awards recognition. This was by far the best movie of the year. It is a movie that is hard to find these days. It would be terrible if this movie went unrecognized for its excellence.

Ashley

Anonymous | October 23rd, 2009 09:24

i am wegmuller from cameroon have been working on my movie which will be out soon.so I'm looking for those who can work with me.
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the story

Not My Will is a movie which depicts the perils faced by youths, especially in university environments. At the beginning of the movie, the main protagonist, Nalo, is distressed by a very disturbing dream which plunges her into the hands of Simon, a ‘successful’ scammer who dazzles her with his ill-gotten riches and flashy lifestyle. Unable to resist, she is dragged into a world of ostentatious living without knowing the source of these riches. This causes her relationship with her boyfriend, Weg to undergo some strain. When she finally finds out the source of his money, she is appalled and she humiliates him publicly. Simon is infuriated and is determined to get his dignity restored at the expense of Nalo.

Fate finally catches up with Simon, and he gets to pay back for all the pain he has caused others by reaping where he did not sow. The lesson - “you better be careful how you live, someday you go die!”

Not My Will is also a musical thriller with performances by a great variety of artists in a live musical concert. Painting, another aspect of art which is often under looked in our society is also brought out in the movie through Weg whose father and mother did not like to see him draw and watch any musical channel. He however, finally became a very talented young man.

Anonymous | October 20th, 2009 12:37

Screen GentlemenBroncos in Providence, RI please.

Anonymous | October 22nd, 2009 09:53

Your all movies are really amazing. It is really good. I have watched all of your movies. ANd always be waiting for new films. You work really hard for your films.

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Anonymous | October 14th, 2009 19:33

Please bring Amelia to Minneapolis!!! I would LOVE to see it!! Thanks

Anonymous | October 14th, 2009 12:07

Screen Amelia in Providence please.

Thanks.

Anonymous | November 11th, 2009 23:48

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Anonymous | November 5th, 2006 14:51

Hi, I am an Academy Member and did not receive the Little Miss Sunshine Screener. Please update my address: Rusty Citron email to rustyc@actorshalloffame.org

Anonymous | November 6th, 2006 18:39

im pretty sure im speaking for every die hard DBZ fan. you gave us alot of hope and then crushed it. Just stoppin' by to say thank you for turning me off the series of DBZ. After you guys kept making false promises then denying you still haven't given us a solid statement. And if you don't want to make the guarenteed millions you would have if you made this movie then do us a favor and give it to a movie company that wants to make a bloackbuster and get rich!

Anonymous | November 6th, 2006 20:22

wondering if the giver is in production yet? many people anticipating

Anonymous | November 8th, 2006 04:36

Dear Mr. or Mrs, Could you tell me whether and when Phat Girlz will be released in Belgium? Thank you, Wim Peumans

Anonymous | November 8th, 2006 04:37

This is Rick.That is good to me.

Anonymous | November 8th, 2006 07:19

David Duchovny stated (again) in Aug 2006 that a second X-Files movie was still slated to be produced. What is the truth in this? If there is a God in heaven, please let this be true! We still want to believe ...

Anonymous | November 11th, 2006 17:32

Thanks for deleting my comment about Night Watch's poor American release. Day Watch will flop in America because no one will be interested in seeing it, seeing how most Americans didn't go to see Night Watch. And that's Fox's fault. They didn't make an effort to promote Night.

Anonymous | November 12th, 2006 18:37

I am Brian Muhlbach from Hastings College in Hastings Nebraska. I am in Advirtising Club and we would like to feature "Napoleon Dynamite" in our campaign advising students to wear their bike helmets. We are non-profit and the flyers will be distributed to students through the mail. I hope I can find the right person to talk to about obtaining this copywrite. Thanks Brian My e-mail is bmuhlbach@hastings.edu

Anonymous | November 12th, 2006 01:37

WHAT ARE YOU GUYS WAITING FOR? DRAGON BALL Z WOULD BE ABSOLUTLY GOLD IN A LIVE ACTION MOVIE? ARE YOU MAKING IT OR NOT?

Anonymous | November 13th, 2006 17:56

GOKU IS THE NEW SUPERMAN. Dragon Ball Z has been around since the early 1990s and has grown to Dragon Ball GT in 2000. I have been a fan from the start and know of others in their late twenties that would die for a full cinematic movie!!! For a cartoon hit that has lasted this long should be a instant blockbuster.

Anonymous | November 13th, 2006 17:59

EVERYONE FLOOD THIS SITE. Flood this site with your comments on the Dragon Ball Z movie to get it made. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

graham | November 13th, 2006 18:37

Hello. Thanks for your comments. You might be confusing Fox Searchlight Pictures with our BIGGER sibling 20th Century Fox, the studio behind movies like X-Men. Thanks!!

Anonymous | November 14th, 2006 10:22

Hi I am looking for a way to let you know that I cant make it to tonights screening and I am having diffuculty finding a way to let you guys know in advance. Sorry Alonzo is unable to attend .Thanks again and looking forward to your next screening. Alonzo Thompson

Anonymous | November 14th, 2006 16:57

I just found out Fox is not distributing Viggo Mortensen's new movie Alatriste in North America, even though it was the distributor in Spain. What's up with that???!! We want Viggo please!

Anonymous | November 15th, 2006 06:56

Gentlemen: I like the American Cinema, when did Fox Searchlight Pictures begin? Would you please let me know! Are they making movies for the silver screen. I hope that they are makuing Adventures,Dramas,Melodramas,Westerns and etc. Also, I like to collect old Fox Movies on DVD's to add to our collection. Would you be so kind and to add my name to your mailing list. Thanks! Here is my e-mail address: Jeffreywitt@myway.com

Anonymous | November 15th, 2006 15:10

HI, I'm all the way in the little country thats on the other side of the world. New Zealand !!!(Kiwi). Seeing New Zealand is so small and we don't get a chance to be able to get very far in the Film/ Movie industry. It's my ultimate dream to become a Movie star, mind you your've probably heard that more than i could imagine. I love Fashion, Celebs and i LOVE Acting!!!. If you or anyone would ever consider giving someone a chance of a lifetime, that wouldn't let you down, I hope that I'll be on the top of your List. I can send in Infomation, Photos whatever you need. Wouldn't it be great if you could wake up one morning and know that you are responsible for someones Ultimate Dream to come true?? I would. Well heres my Email Address if anyone can help.. adrienne.neal.scales@scorp.co.nz

Anonymous | November 15th, 2006 15:11

Kiwi Girl Needs help HI, I'm all the way in the little country thats on the other side of the world. New Zealand !!!(Kiwi). Seeing New Zealand is so small and we don't get a chance to be able to get very far in the Film/ Movie industry. It's my ultimate dream to become a Movie star, mind you your've probably heard that more than i could imagine. I love Fashion, Celebs and i LOVE Acting!!!. If you or anyone would ever consider giving someone a chance of a lifetime, that wouldn't let you down, I hope that I'll be on the top of your List. I can send in Infomation, Photos whatever you need. Wouldn't it be great if you could wake up one morning and know that you are responsible for someones Ultimate Dream to come true?? I would. Well heres my Email Address if anyone can help.. adrienne.neal.scales@scorp.co.nz

Anonymous | November 16th, 2006 13:34

Dragon Ball Z sucks. Flooding sucks as much as you do.

Anonymous | November 16th, 2006 13:35

Little Miss Sunshine is an awesome movie.

Anonymous | November 17th, 2006 05:00

Did you guys forget about Washington, DC. I LOVE Fox and think you are totally way cool for the free screenings. I tell everyone about the movies that I see...the good and the bad. The good news, I'm very easily pleased, so I have only given 1 bad review ever. But, having just visited your screening page, I was totally bummed to see that you left out the Washington, DC area? I'm sure you have a good reason for your marketing strategy, but obviously, from my point of view, I'm disappointed. Thanks for all the past screenings. I really appreciated them. Good luck on all your upcoming features! Linda H.

Anonymous | November 17th, 2006 18:52

thank you for smoking.

i think i recognize the tobacco executives in the courtroom scene. how can i find out more about it?

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Anonymous | November 18th, 2006 10:12

DAY WATCH

I was hoping to see a trailer or prieview of Day Watch. Any ideas at all where i can find one.

CHEERS

Paulie
(UK)

Anonymous | November 18th, 2006 11:23

Please greenlight the XFILES 2 project - !!!!!

Anonymous | November 19th, 2006 22:48

maldita fox para cuando la movie de dbz

Anonymous | November 20th, 2006 03:37

want to join

Anonymous | November 20th, 2006 08:05

Hell I don't care if I get to see a trailer or not...I just want to own the damned movie on DVD. I'm one of the few Americans who saw Night Watch in the threaters (twice even) owns the Night Watch DVD and am on pins and needles to get the next installment of this movie. I never saw a theatrical release in my area so PLEASE give us some information on a Region 1 release of the DVD!

Thanks.

Anonymous | November 21st, 2006 23:54

yes, please! there is a petition with thousands of names on it, and others would go see it out of curiosity.

Anonymous | November 22nd, 2006 03:45

RIGHT

Found a trailer on www.youtube.com

search for day watch.

I want to know when an english dubbed version will be available in the uk. It is supposed to be better than the first even if it deviates from the books plot a bit. They could make, esentially if the 2nd and 3rd book follows the first, 9 films.

DAY WATCH UK RELEASE (ENGLISH DUBBED)

Anonymous | November 27th, 2006 09:54

dbz eh?
i think that it will be good if Fox will make something Like dbz but not exacly, it sure need change, cuase if the movie will be exacly like the series/animated movies it will be 100% "superman" like somebody saye before:)

Anonymous | November 27th, 2006 10:01

Trigun....
im sure there are some people who wached "Trigun" yes?(anime series)
and im sure that at least 75% liked it:)(i may be wrong:D)
but i think it will begreat if there will be Movie on it: )

Anonymous | November 22nd, 2006 18:56

Night Watch was an exelect film as far as Russian films go, and pretty good for an Americian film. It would be great to see Day Watch come state side. I would like to be able to add Day Watch and Dusk Watch to my collection to complete the Triology.

Anonymous | January 23rd, 2007 18:23

I was wondering if you did auctions or private sales for wardrobe items from your various movies?

BritGirl

Anonymous | January 23rd, 2007 18:43

I want to see Fox do an X-Men 4 movie!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous | November 23rd, 2006 15:35

Day Watch is due for US release before the UK so you are in luck, there are copies on EBAY now but not english dubbed as yet, TWILIGHT WATCH is the 3rd film and will be in english.

Anonymous | November 23rd, 2006 15:44

NIGHT WATCH!!!

that did better in russia than LOTR!!!

Anonymous | November 23rd, 2006 17:16

hey man nice shirt

Anonymous | November 24th, 2006 14:23

Flooding for DBZ here. Would be awesome if you guys went a step ahead and made it happen.

Anonymous | November 26th, 2006 07:21

does enyone seen triler for dusk watch? i can't find it . please help

Anonymous | November 26th, 2006 07:54

I noticed that you no longer seem to have Free Screenings in Montreal. Will there be any Free Screenings soon in Montreal.

Anonymous | November 27th, 2006 22:13

I echo the support for Alatriste. What gives? Just look at the grossings in Spain! And how many people speak Spanish / can read subtitles / would love to watch another great epic starring Viggo Mortensen in North America? Listen to the voice of the people Fox!