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Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe look to have found their next project to partner on as the Oscar-nominated actor is in talks ...
Focus Features is no longer Focus Features. It’s FilmDistrict — with a new owner and a new name. That’s the takeaway from Universal’s announcement on Tuesday, which unveiled the label’s ...
In an overhaul of its Focus Features imprint, Universal Pictures is installing FilmDistrict founder Peter Schlessel as the new head of the specialty movie label. James Schamus, Focus’ current ...
Robert Eggers is getting the wheels in motion on his next film Werwulf, as sources have confirmed to Deadline that ...
Variety ranks the 30 best films from Focus Features, celebrating its 20th anniversary, including "Brokeback Mountain" and "Atonement." ...
Focus Features has announced a shift in ideology, folding in FilmDistrict and focusing on a broader cache of product. While the label isn't dead, the identity will most certainly change.
Focus Features announced more executive appointments as new CEO Peter Schlessel prepares to take the helm of the reconfigured company in January. Schlessel will bring over several execs from ...
Focus Features Brings in Peter Schlessel to Replace James Schamus as CEO. The former Film District chief exec will head up an expansion of Universal’s specialty label, which is moving to L.A.