LPWire: The Most Oscar Nominated Film of the Year Goes to Web
The Most
Oscar Nominated Film of the Year Goes to Web
Miramax Films and IFILM.com Launch Special Extended Feature:
'CHICAGO - The Reinvention of an American Art Form'
Miramax Films is proud to present
the launch of an exclusive special feature on the making of CHICAGO. For the
first time online, visitors can view a nearly 30 minute piece on the
extraordinary story behind the making of the hit film. The feature showcases the
singing and dancing skills of the cast, but also delves into the important
themes of Chicago like fame at all costs, notoriety and the press.
"IFILM has always looked for ways to give its visitors the most compelling
video content online," said Adam Stein, EVP, IFILM Network. "This is the longest
piece we've ever done on a feature film, and we couldn't be more thrilled that
Miramax recognizes how important it is to reach the IFILM audience. We think
that this type of promotion on such a brilliant film as groundbreaking as
Chicago is a perfect example how best to leverage the Internet. We congratulate
Miramax for continuing to be original and innovative."
The special feature includes interviews with all the Academy(R) Award
nominated cast and crew members, including Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones
and John C. Reilly, as well as director Rob Marshall, producer Martin Richards
and writer Bill Condon. In addition, the special showcases scenes of cast
rehearsals, the history of the musical, in-depth coverage of the production, and
more.
"The incredible collaboration between the best of film, music and theatre,
has raised audiences interest in how 'Chicago' was actually made," said Shannon
McIntosh SVP Broadcast Production of Miramax. "The fact that the film's stars
put in so many long hours learning and practicing to perform their own song and
dance routines is both fascinating and inspiring. This online feature includes a
wealth of never-before-seen rehearsal footage and on set interviews with the
actors and filmmakers, offering great insight and a backstage, insider's look
into Chicago's incredible journey to the screen. We are thrilled to be working
with IFILM to make this possible."
CHICAGO is now playing in theaters everywhere. To view the special
behind-the-scenes feature, log on to
http://www.ifilm.com/chicago.
--Posted February 28, 2003
Source: Miramax Films