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92YTribeca and Borders are proud to join forces with Twentieth Century Fox to present an evening of conversation with Wes Anderson (Director) and Jason Schwartzman (voice of “Ash”). In advance of the release of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes and Jason will discuss working together on the film, a stop motion animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel. In addition to the moderated discussion, you’ll get a sneak peek of clips from the film and the opportunity to participate in audience Q&A. The bar will be open, and books will be for sale, including “The Making of Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Wes Anderson and the original Dahl novel.

Tuesday, November 10th, at 7:30pm

92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street @ Canal Street, New York, NY;  212-601-1000

www.92YTribeca.org/film

Fantastic Mr. Fox opens in limited areas Nov. 13th and everywhere Nov. 25th. For more information and to see the trailer go to www.fantasticmrfoxmovie.com.

All above information is courtesy of Cristina Cacioppo (ccacioppo@92Y.org).

New York, NY – The Second Annual Russian Documentary Film Festival in New York will be held at Tribeca Cinemas on September 18-20, 2009. This year the festival will include a varied program of new documentaries by filmmakers in Russia and the Russian diaspora in the US.

The festival’s opening film – “Marilyn Monroe, Anthony Quinn and others – Michael Chekhov’s Star System” tells of the life of Russian immigrant actor and pedagogue, Michael Chekhov, who created his own acting technique. Such prominent actors as Anthony Quinn, Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, Yul Brynner and others were all students of Chekhov. His acting technique is still used by actors in Hollywood and on Broadway. The film will be introduced by his student, actress and casting director Joanna Merlin, president of the Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA). Read the rest of this entry »