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Put a fork in 'The Road'
Put a fork in 'The Road'
"The Road," which has been the subject of incredible fascination in the blogosphere in recent weeks, is finally, officially, absolutely, definitely moving its release to 2009. The feature adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize- winning novel, which stars Viggo Mortensen,...
Is 'The Road' being bumped to 2009? | Academy Awards | Oscar Watch
Is 'The Road' being bumped to 2009? | Academy Awards | Oscar Watch
oscar-watch.ew.com — Theroad_l That's the rumor going around at the moment. Though the Weinstein Co. web site currently lists its release date as Nov. 14, the mini-studio is unable to confirm that its eagerly-awaited Cormac McCarthy adaptation, starring Viggo Mortensen ... (more) Is 'The Road' being bumped to 2009? | Academy Awards | ...
'Road' may not be done in time for '08
hollywoodreporter.com — The Viggo Mortensen dark thriller "The Road," a Dimension title from the Weinstein Co., originally was set for a Nov. 14 limited and Nov. 26 wide release. Now it quietly has been shifted until at least December -- and might be moved out of 2008 ... (more) 'Road' may not be done in time for '08
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theroad-movie.com — National Bestseller Cormac McCarthy "The Road" now a Mayor Motion Picture starring Viggo Mortensen. Opening in select cities November 14th, 2008. In Theaters nationwide November 26th, 2008. (more) The Road
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'The Road' Producers Make Official 2009 Statement
:: The Playlist :: — ... No date has been set for the release, though THR said a March or February release is ready. As the LAT suggests, "The Road" might be in better favor with the Weinstein Company, right? Afterall "The Reader" wasn't ready, but that didn't stop Harvey and co. from ...

‘The Road’ Producers Make Official 2009 Statement
Fataculture — ... “The Road” said today: [image]“We know the release of ‘The Road’ is eagerly anticipated by millions of fans who love the book as well as many others. The film simply won’t be ready in time to release in 2008. Depicting McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic tale involves an incredible amount of visual effects and we want to make sure to give this beautiful movie the time it needs to be perfected.” No date has been set for the release, though THR said a March or February release is ready. As the LAT suggests , “The Road” might be in better favor with the Weinstein Company, right? ...

The view: Should we shed a tear for Harvey Weinstein?
Film | guardian.co.uk — ... outfit's few prestige pictures on the same day they announced an expanded commitment to turning out pure toss. On the one hand, John Hillcoat's plentifully-awaited adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road has been abruptly pulled from this year's release schedules and bumped into a sketchy future at an uncertain point in 2009 – the producers arguing the film simply isn't ready, and the brothers for once giving them their head (although, as LA Times blogger Patrick Goldstein notes, old habits die hard with others ). Another bad omen, however, is where the brothers' attentions ...

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The Road Being Pushed to 2009?
awardsdaily.com 10/16/2008 — Dave Karger is floating the idea that The Road may become a 2009 release. He cites a few reasons for this but doesn’t report any confirmation yet, mainly that the big push will be for The Reader rather than The Road. Either way, the ...
New Path For Dimension's 'The Road'
bloody-disgusting.com 10/16/2008 — Some Disappointing news via THR as it looks like Dimension Films' The Road might be heading down a new path. The Viggo Mortensen dark thriller was originally set for a November 14 limited and November 26 wide release. Now it quietly has been shifted ...
Viggo Mortensen, The Road warrior
awardsdaily.com 10/20/2008 — (click for full view of Viggo Mortensen & Kodi Smit-McPhee) “We knew that the journey of making a movie out of McCarthy’s book The Road would be both physically and emotionality challenging. There is a certain degree of ...
It's Mostly Official: 'The Road' Not Coming Out Til Feb Or March 2009
theplaylist.blogspot.com 10/20/2008 — Man, what a shame. It's been a bad week for director Jon Hillcoat , actor Viggo Mortensen and the Weinstein Company . Hell, it's been a bad week for this Oscar season. It looks like the adaptation of Cormac McCarthy 's " The Road ," is moving to to ...
More Calendar Changes--'The Road' Officially Moves to 2009Box Office Boffo
The Weinstein Co./Dimension Films confirms today that it is moving Viggo Mortenson starrer "The Road" to 2009. It was to have opened Nov. 14. Film is ba... (more)
More Calendar Changes--'The Road' Officially Moves to 2009Box Office Boffo
The Weinstein Co./Dimension Films confirms today that it is moving Viggo Mortenson starrer "The Road" to 2009. It was to have opened Nov. 14. Film is ba... (more)
Photo: Sadness For 'The Road':: The Playlist ::
" The Road " has been pushed to 2009 and we're not the only ones that are extremely bummed about the news. This photo of Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee , the film's lead principals, pretty much say it all, no? Mortensen looks particularly devastated and morose. "The Road" is a bleak ...
The Road Pushed BackThe Movie Blog
We get word today that The Road may be pushed back to next year. This news is made available to us thanks to the apocalyptic caves of Yahoo: When it comes to the 2008 Oscars, this could be the end of “The Road.” The Viggo Mortensen-starring dark thriller, which earlier this week ...
The Road Pushed ForwardThe Movie Blog
We get word today that The Road may be pushed back to next year. This news is made available to us thanks to the apocalyptic caves of Yahoo: When it comes to the 2008 Oscars, this could be the end of “The Road.” The Viggo Mortensen-starring dark thriller, which earlier this week ...
The Road Publicity StillReel Suave
A new publicity still has creped up on Awards Daily for the movie The Road. The pictures include a dirty unshaven look for Viggo Mortensen as The Man and Kodi Smit McPhee as The Boy. There was also quote that surfaced on the website that tells a little about the process of making the movie.  ...
Road Bump?Hollywood Elsewhere
Weinstein Co. reps didn't have anything to say this morning about whether or not they're opening John Hillcoat's The Road, an adaptation of the post-apocalyptic Cormac McCarthy novel with Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall, Charlize Theron and Guy Pearce in the...
'The Road' Unveiled In New York; Sees Mixed Results:: The Playlist ::
Ok, where the fuck were we Wednesday night when they were handing out random passes to John Hillcoat 's " The Road " with Viggo Mortensen in New York's Union Square? We'll tell you where: not in fucking Union Square , argh ! Apparently it was an impromptu, unannounced test-screening, but ...
Will ‘The Road’ be pushed back to 2009?The Screening Log
I am eagerly awaiting the release of John Hillcoat’s upcoming drama “The Road,” but according to the Hollywood Reporter, I may have to wait a little longer than expected. The trade says the film based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel will be delayed because post-production is still in progress and ...
'The Road' Delayed Until 2009?:: The Playlist ::
Oh man, this sounds like bad news. We haven't written about " The Road " in months cause there really haven't ben many updates, but this one is not good. The John Hillcoat -directed film is apparently falling behind schedule and may not be ready for a 2008 release. Earlier yesterday, EW ...
The Road gets DelayedThe Movie Blog
It seems like the word “release date” is about as slippery as a Spears girl’s inner thighs lately. Does anything seems to stay in place anymore? Our next look at Viggo was to be later next month in The Road, but that looks like it might be delayed right into next year.  ...
The Road is Under ConstructionFilm Experience Blog
I saw a test screening of that Cormac McCarthy adaptation The Road last night. I shan't review since it's not a completed film yet (described as "work in progress") and you can't judge something still under construction. Well, you can but it's unwise. So much will change. Unless they really ...
Viggo's 'The Road' May Not Happen in '08FilmWad
I love Viggo Mortensen. There I said it. He just happens to be one of those actors, like Gary Oldman, who can do no wrong. So hearing that Cormac McCarthy's adaptation starring Viggo might be pushed back to 2009 is definitely dissapointing. According to THR : Execs are scheduled to meet with ...
'The Road' Possibly Delayed to 2009Aceshowbiz.com - Entertainment News
The drama thriller movie starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron has been rumored to be quietly pushed back until sometime in 2009.
The Road is Facing DelaysTheMovingPicture.net - Movie News - Movie Trailers - Movie Reviews - TV - DVD - Rumors - Casting News
The Road is Facing Delays road_delay.jpg The Viggo Mortensen dark thriller The Road , a Dimension film from the Weinstein Co., originally was set for a November 14 limited and November 26 wide release. Now it quietly has been shifted until at least December — and might be moved out of 2008 ...
Viggo Mortensen's The Road Might Not Make its 2008 DebutFirstShowing.net
This is no longer just a rumor - Viggo Mortensen's film The Road is apparently going to be delayed. We've had the film listed for November 14th on our Release Schedule since the beginning of the year. Back in May we got our first glimpse of what it would look like, but since then, we ...
Road to Nowhere: McCarthy Adaptation Not Ready?At The Movies - Film News and Reviews
The charming and talented Viggo Mortensen appears to be stuck on The Road. Hitch, Viggo! According to The Hollywood Reporter , The Road is at a crossroads and might not be ready for a 2008 release. Based on the acclaimed novel by Cormac McCarthy, The Road is about a man traveling with ...