Little Women (2019)

[tracyrcat]

LW doesn't seem a fit for Cannes, but who knows. I see it more at NYFF (maybe Telluride, I don't know anything about this festival though). LW is the Timmy movie I am least interested in, but of course I will see it! Does seem like Sony has a lot of faith in it, so that is a great sign!

[tracyrcat]

Variety has updated their article and LW is NOT going to Cannes. Someone messed up. I never thought it was a fit for Cannes (although I am no expert by any means) and it only finished filming in December, so having it ready for Cannes seemed completely unrealistic to me. So maybe TIFF or NYFF??

"Sony’s “Little Women,” a star-studded ensemble directed by Greta Gerwig which is due in theaters Dec. 25, will not be among the films bowing at this year’s Cannes Festival."

variety.com/2019/film/global/cannes-xaiver-dolan-pedro-almodovar-ken-loach-terrence-malick-competition-1203190447/

[Simone]

Thanks for the update.

[Simone]

From The Hollywood Reporter -

The $50 million Sony film is Gerwig's first behind the camera since 2017's 'Lady Bird,' for which she received a best director Oscar nomination.
Contrary to speculative reports, Greta Gerwig's feature adaptation of Little Women will not be screening at May's Cannes Film Festival.

The $50 million Sony film — Gerwig's first behind the camera since 2017's Lady Bird, for which she received a best director Oscar nomination — was shot last year, and production only wrapped on Dec. 15.

Sources close to the project — which stars Lady Bird's Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet, as well as Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Cooper and Meryl Streep — tell THR that Gerwig, who gave birth to her first child in January, is still very much in postproduction, and that it remains unclear if the film will play any festivals en route to its release on Christmas Day.

[tracyrcat]

Awww well. Seems it won't be ready for TIFF or NYFF. One film down, one left to go, ha ha!

[tracyrcat]

Well looks like Little Women is ready enough for a test screening. There is one, tomorrow, May 6th in New Jersey. I know someone who is going to it. Hoping for good news!

[Teenca]

Wow, excellent! Maybe we'll get some news. And a teaser/trailer soon.

[lucy123]

wow.....

waiting teaser/trailer

[chalametthegreat]

How do you get to attend a test screening for a film? I never see them advertised. Is it exclusive and invitation only?

[Simone]

May 6, 2019 3:54:01 GMT -8 chalametthegreat said:

How do you get to attend a test screening for a film? I never see them advertised. Is it exclusive and invitation only?

You have to live in areas like LA and NYC and belong to organizations affilated with the industry as well as register with companies that do film screenings like Gofobo - gofobo.com/

[chalametthegreat]

Thanks for the info. It would be fun to see a test run of the film before the general public.

[tracyrcat]

I know he won't give out any spoilers, which is a good thing and I think everyone who goes to test screenings signs a NDA, but I just want to ask him how the movie was overall and even though Timmy has a supporting role, is it a "meaty" part at least.

Meanwhile, there is still silence regarding "The King!"

[Simone]

I've been to test screenings and you do have to sign a form saying you won't say anything about the film. They have a way of tracking you down on social media if you say anything. It's best to just not even say you're going to a particular test screening because that will put your social media account on their radar. So, I don't know what this person will say about LW other than saying that Timmy was cute and did a good job. It has to be as one note and generic like that, and still that's TMI.

I remember one particular loud mouth "fan" on twitter who claimed to love Timmy so much, but also took join in slamming him. I don't know what you call those kind of fans other than being fucking bi-polar. Anyway, he and a few other fools dissed Beautiful Boy so much that it scared fence sitters. I ignored them and wound up loving the film.

[Simone]

This is off topic, but since we're talking about test screenings, I'm going to one on Thursday night and this is the disclaimer in my RSVP:

To attend this private event you must agree
to the following:

You must show a valid state issued photo ID or driver's license. The ID barcode will be scanned and is required for admittance. If under 18, you may show school ID.

You and your guests MUST RSVP to be admitted. No one outside the required age group (including infants) or not on the official RSVP list will be permitted into the theater.

​No cell phones or other audio or video recording devices will be allowed into the theater. Leave any such items in your vehicle or at home. Audience members consent to a search of all bags, purses, jackets and pockets.

By accepting this invitation you agree that neither you nor your guest(s) are guaranteed admission, specific seating, or any form of compensation if you do not get admitted into the screening or if you are offered seats that you choose to decline.

You may be photographed for security purposes. Photographs are property of ScreeningSquad.com and will not be deleted, whether you are admitted or not.

This screening may be recorded for research purposes. By attending, you give your unqualified consent to the filmmaker and its agents and licensees to use the recording of your person and appearance and your reactions for its review in any manner in connection with the purpose of this screening.

No one involved in the entertainment advertising, market research or media industries, or anyone who writes, blogs or otherwise reports on media in any form or forum whatsoever will be admitted.

By accepting this invitation and attending this screening, you agree not to disclose any of the contents of the screening prior to the release of the movie to the public. If you are discovered to have written about, posted or disclosed in any manner any of the contents of the screening - including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, blogs or any other social media outlets, we will pursue all of our legal rights and remedies against you.

The screening is free of charge to attend, but as a condition to admittance, all audience members are required to complete a short questionnaire following the movie.

No one will be admitted under the influence of or possessing alcohol (even if purchased at the theater), illicit drugs, or any other item deemed unacceptable to our staff.

No one will be admitted who is deemed unkempt, malodorous, dressed inappropriately or otherwise unacceptable to our staff.

Anyone creating a disturbance or interfering with the screening will be removed.

ADA notifications: Must be made to the screening staff immediately upon your arrival, not after you are inside the auditorium or at the auditorium door. Proof of ADA protection will be required. All service animals must have proper/valid documentation.

[tracyrcat]

May 6, 2019 18:54:03 GMT -8 Simone said:

I've been to test screenings and you do have to sign a form saying you won't say anything about the film. They have a way of tracking you down on social media if you say anything. It's best to just not even say you're going to a particular test screening because that will put your social media account on their radar. So, I don't know what this person will say about LW other than saying that Timmy was cute and did a good job. It has to be as one note and generic like that, and still that's TMI.

I remember one particular loud mouth "fan" on twitter who claimed to love Timmy so much, but also took join in slamming him. I don't know what you call those kind of fans other than being fucking bi-polar. Anyway, he and a few other fools dissed Beautiful Boy so much that it scared fence sitters. I ignored them and wound up loving the film.

Well, he actually got to meet Greta, she was there and chatted with them for a bit.  He told her he hated the book but loved the movie.  Of Timmy's upcoming films it is the one I am least excited for, but this gives me hope it will be a good movie. Maybe I'll actually really enjoy it!

Have you noticed that TIFF is tweeting an awful lot about Little Women (the older versions, Greta's version).  Maybe a bit of wishful thinking on their part??