Soderbergh's Retirement from Movies

Soderbergh’s Retirement from Movies

http://www.deadline.com/2011/06/steven-soderbergh-reiterates-retirement-plans-and-desire-for-a-smallish-farewell-parade/

Madonna as a Director

The Weinstein Company (TWC) has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “W.E.,” Madonna’s directorial debut of a feature film.

Mackenzie, John: Director of Tough Thrillers Dies

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/jun/12/john-mackenzie-obituary

The Making of The Long Good Friday, Mackenzie’s Best Film

http://www.dangerousminds.net/comments/cast_crew_long_good_friday/

Lou Reed's "Red Shirley" Documentary Gets Distribution

ID Communications Inc. announces acquisition of “Red Shirley” documentary directed by Lou Reed, it was announced today. On the eve of her 100th birthday, Rock musician Lou Reed sat down with his cousin Shirley for a tête-à-tête.

Ides of March: Directed by and Starring George Clooney

George Clooney directs from a script he co-wrote with Grand Heslov. He also stars in the film, based on Broadway play “Farragut North,” about a young press spokesman, played by Ryan Gosling, who falls prey to backroom politics. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei Jeffrey Wright and Evan Rachel Wood are also starring.