Magnolia Pictures acquires "Reveries of the Connected World" docJanuary 28, 2016 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Magnolia Pictures has acquired the worldwide rights to Werner Herzog‘s “Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World”, the company announced Wednesday, January 27, according to TheWrap. The documentary explores the past, present and future of the Internet. Premiering at Sundance Film Festival this week, “Lo and Behold” features interviews with tech pioneers, like PayPal and Tesla co-founder Elon Musk. The film is looking at a 2016 theatrical release. Working with cyber security company NetScout, the film takes audiences through a series of conversations that highlight how the world has been transformed by the Internet in virtually every space of the real world, including business, education, healthcare and space travel. “My dream at Sundance to take off from the Olympic ramp on skis remains unfulfilled, but I am even more exhilarated by the fact that my film now is taking flight through Magnolia,” said Herzog. “As only he can do, Werner Herzog has crafted an endlessly entertaining and thought-provoking analysis of modern technology,” said Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles. “Through his unique and inquisitive vision, ‘Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World’ allows audiences to experience the Internet in new ways.” Written and directed by Herzog, the film was produced by Rupert Maconick and Herzog. Jim McNiel of NetScout, Dave Arnold, Tennille Teague and David Moore served as executive producers. The deal was negotiated by Magnolia SVP of Acquisitions Dori Begley and Magnolia VP of Acquisitions John Von Thaden, with Josh Braun, Dan Braun and David Koh of Submarine on behalf of the filmmakers. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |