Jason Reitman

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In Rome, 'Up in the Air' brings Clooney down to earth

AFP Global Edition 35 days ago

Hollywood hunk George Clooney learns to regret his independence in "Up in the Air," the latest comedy by Oscar-nominated Canadian director Jason Reitman which screened at the Rome film festival on Saturday. Clooney's character Ryan Bingham clocks up millions of air miles ...

Few deals, some Oscar bets at Toronto film festival

Reuters US Online Report Entertainment News 64 days ago

TORONTO (Reuters) - This year's Toronto film festival lowers its final curtain this weekend after 10 days of red carpet premieres and industry networking that produced few movie deals but showcased some good bets for Oscars. Executives, hoping for signs that the ...

For director Jason Reitman, risky films pay off

Reuters Life! Online Report 66 days ago

TORONTO (Reuters) - They say on Wall Street that big risks pay big dividends, and the same can be said of the movies made by director Jason Reitman, whose new "Up In the Air" is winning high praise early in this year's ...

Detroit, St. Louis jobless find work in films

AFP Global Edition 70 days ago

In a dour economy, filmmaker Jason Reitman was pleased to help a few dozen Detroit and Saint Louis jobless find work in the film industry, he said at the Toronto film festival Saturday. The Oscar-nominated Canadian director ("Juno" and "Thank You for ...

"Shutter Island" release postponed to February

Reuters US Online Report Entertainment News 92 days ago

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In an unexpected move, Paramount has pushed the domestic release date of the latest Martin Scorsese/Leonardo DiCaprio collaboration, "Shutter Island," from October 2 to February 19. It is also moving the film's international rollout to February. The ...

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