The acclaimed ensemble of artists responsible for the utter disappointment that is Amelia proves that Oscars and STARmeters don’t guarantee interminable success in the entertainment industry. Amelia Earhart, a rare spirit who dared to dream in a man’s world is not only one of the primary female American icons, but is accountable for significantly advancing the age of aviation. Translation: excellent foundation for a triumphant biopic!

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It’s been a while since we’ve heard or posted anything regarding the upcoming biopic, Amelia. Based on the life of legendary pilot Amelia Earhart, the film stars two time Oscar winner Hilary Swank in the title role. The film is directed by Mira Nair, and will hit theaters on October 23rd, just in time for awards season. We have several new photos from the film that feature Swank alongside Nair, and co-stars Ewan McGregor and Richard Gere.

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I’m happy to get an official look at two time Oscar winner Hilary Swank in the upcoming biopic, Amelia. It seems like she wrapped filming on it ages ago, and we just got a trailer back in June. Over at Latino Review they’ve got a copy of the first feature poster for the film which stars Swank as the legendary pilot Amelia Earhart. The cast also includes Richard Gere as her husband George Putnam, and Ewan McGregor as her lover Gene Vidal. Amelia is directed by Mira Nair, and will hit theaters this fall on October 23.

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This is quite possibly one of the biggest cast of directors and actors out there. New York, I Love You is a combination of 12 short films that take place in New York. The film follows (or rather pays omage to) the style of Paris, Je T’Aime. Each film has a different director, different actors, but they all come together in one way; they are about finding love in New York.

The film includes a series of short films directed by Jian Wen, Mira Nair, Brett Ratner, Allen Hughes, Shekhar Khapur, Natalie Portman, Fatih Akin, Joshua Marston and Randy Balsmyer. The film’s ensemble cast includes actors from all different genres including: Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Andy Garcia, Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Natalie Portman, Irrfan Khan, Emilie Ohana, Orlando Bloom, Christina Ricci, Maggie Q, Ethan Hawke, Anton Yelchin, James Caan, Olivia Thilrlby, Blake Lively, Drea de Matteo, Julie Christie, John Hurt, Shia LaBeouf, Ugur Yucel, Taylor Geare, Carlos Acosta, Jacinda Barrett, Shu Qi, Burt Young, Chris Cooper, Robin Wright Penn, Eva Ammuri, Eli Wallach and Cloris Leachman.

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The first official trailer for Mira Nair‘s (Moonsoon Wedding, The Namesake) new film, Amelia has been released by Fox Searchlight. The film is a biopic about the aviator, Amelia Earhart, starring Hilary Swank in the leading role. The film stars Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Virginia Madsen, Joe Anderson, Christopher Eccleston, and Mia Wasikowska.

Judging by the trailer, the film looks promising. The film looks like it is shot beautifully and Mira Nair is a talented director. I happen to be a fan of Moonsoon Wedding. However, I am a little on the fence about it. Of all female actresses, Hilary Swank is most fitting to star as Amelia Earhart, but the trailer looks a bit overly sappy. I am a little weary by the fact that it stars Richard Gere; any film that has Richard Gere and a semi-romantic, sub-plot seems to get so sappy. This movie might have an issue with Richard Gere, but I could be totally wrong.

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