'Young Adult' Honored by Palm Springs Fest

December 13, 2011 By Steve Pond 8 weeks ago

Director Jason Reitman, screenwriter Diablo Cody and stars Charlize Theron and Patton Oswalt to receive Vanguard Award

  

Theron Finds the Beauty in Bad Behavior in ‘Young Adult’

December 8, 2011 By Alonso Duralde 9 weeks ago

“Juno” creators Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman re-team for a character study of a wonderfully monstrous woman

  

Early Reactions Lift the Veil on Oscar Hopefuls 'War Horse,' 'Young Adult'

November 3, 2011 By Steve Pond 14 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg's new drama previews away from urban centers as Jason Reitman's "Adult" finishes surprise "pop-up" screenings

  

Jason Reitman, Charlize Theron Sneak 'Young Adult' Narcissism

November 2, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 14 weeks ago

Reitman and Theron shocked the room by noting that his direction at one point consisted of telling his lead actress to produce a “c---ier” face

  

Oscar Buzz: From 'J. Edgar' to 'War Horse,' Posters, Pictures and a Slew of Trailers

October 9, 2011 By Steve Pond 17 weeks ago

"J. Edgar," "War Horse," "Young Adult," "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "Shame" are among films with new media released

  

Paramount Gives Josh Brolin, Kate Winslet and Jason Reitman Some 'Labor'

September 9, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 21 weeks ago

Reitman will write and direct "Labor Day," based on Joyce Maynard's novel and starring Brolin and Winslet

  

Paramount Sets Dec. 9 Release Date for Jason Reitman's 'Young Adult'

July 25, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 28 weeks ago

Studio plans to take the comedy wide on Dec. 16

  

Reitman Casts 'Twilight' Actress in Paramount's 'Young Adult'

October 7, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Elizabeth Reaser joins Charlize Theron, Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt star in the dark comedy

  

Wilson & Oswalt Joining Reitman & Cody's 'Young Adult'

September 24, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Charlize Theron stars in the dark comedy as a novelist who returns to her hometown in Minnesota to reconnect with old friends

  

Top 10 Canadians in Hollywood: The New Guard

August 11, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Move over Jim Carrey and Pam Anderson: Michael Cera and Ellen Page are the new standard bearers

  

Follow Friday: 25 Directors Whose Tweets Are Worth It

August 6, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

From Judd Apatow to David Lynch, Ron Howard to Kevin Smith ...

  

Callbacks: De Niro & Cooper, Reitman & Cody Eye Reunions

August 3, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Willis, Weaver in talks to join "Cold Light of Day"; "Lost's" Bender the front-runner to direct next Jack Ryan movie

  

Larry Charles to Direct Jim Carrey in 'Pierre Pierre'

July 20, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Acclaimed screenplay follows an obnoxious Frenchman who transports a stolen painting to London

  

Jason Reitman Options Novel by 'SNL' Writer Simon Rich

June 24, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Right of Way Films and Indian Paintbrush to produce private school satire "Elliot Allagash"

  

Exclusive: Olivia Thirlby in Talks to Join Ivan Reitman Comedy

April 26, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman star in the untitled Paramount film formerly known as "Friends With Benefits"

  

Vera Farmiga Finds 'Higher Ground'

April 9, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Oscar-nominated actress will star in and direct the drama based on Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir, "This Dark World"

  

Snubbed 'Up in the Air' Novelist Needs to Relax

February 18, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Walter Kirn is upset he hasn't been invited to the Oscars, but the controversy is silly

  

'Up in the Air' Wins Scripter Award

February 6, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner take home top USC honor with novelist Walter Kirn

  

'Avatar,' 'Hurt Locker' Lead the Way at Oscar Nominations

February 2, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

They receive 9 nods apiece; expanded Best Picture category includes "Blind Side," "Up"

  

'Up in the Air' Holds a Damage-Control Screening

January 25, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

In response to a minor Internet flap, Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner clarify their unusual collaboration

  

Palm Springs Gala: Kudos, Gaffes & Spliffs

January 6, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Beyond Mariah Carey's trainwreck of a speech, the Palm Springs Film Festival Gala showcased awards contenders and rising stars

  

Fun, Games, Awards -- and a Dazed Mariah (Video)

January 6, 2010 By Mikey Glazer 2 years ago

“Some of you getting this (Carey’s speech) for YouTube?” Sean Penn asked the P.S. Filmfest crowd

  

Palm Springs Fest Taps Reitman for Director Honor

December 10, 2009 By the Hollywood Reporter 2 years ago

Jeremy Renner, T Bone Burnett also will receive awards at the desert film gathering.

  

Movie of the Week: 'Up in the Air'

December 4, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Jason Reitman's Oscar favorite dominated discussion, won rave reviews and a batch of awards, and topped pundit polls

  

'Up in the Air's' Jason Reitman: Grilled

December 3, 2009 By Jordan Riefe 2 years ago

On getting out of his father's shadow and the unpleasantness of firing people

  

Good Morning, Oscar: December 3

December 3, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Morgan Freeman gets a strong endorsement, and “Up in the Air” keeps topping the polls.

  

Good Morning, Oscar: November 30

November 30, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Jason Reitman gets frequent-interview miles, and more reactions swirl around the big movies starting to screen.

  

'Up in the Air' Gives Paramount Marketing Challenge

November 30, 2009 By the Los Angeles Times 2 years ago

George Clooney stars as a man who doles out corporate layoffs in dramatic comedy.

  

Good Morning, Oscar: November 12

November 12, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Animation fans count to 20, and Jason Reitman wins free ribs for life!

  

Good Morning, Oscar: October 14

October 14, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Oscar’s potential double-dippers revealed, more awards dispensed, and what not to ask Jason Reitman.

  

Catching Up with the Oscar Contenders, Part 2

October 8, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The Odds looks at a frontrunner, a nutty foreign flick and two showcases for best-actress longshots.

  

'Up in the Air' Sounds Great, Too

October 7, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Hank Williams didn't fit, but director Jason Reitman went from Detroit soul to acoustic folk for the music in his new movie.