September 2007 Official movie websites Posted: 2007-09-28 Here's an update on currenlty launched or updated websites on Marcia's upcoming films. The sites for "Rails & Ties", "The Mist" and "The Christmas Cottage" have been launched by their studios, featuring no content so far though. The Official Website for "Canvas" has been updated as well with the theatrical poster and more information. No Lincoln role for Marcia Posted: 2007-09-28 While this was never more than a movie rumor, Marcia's name was dropped early on when Steven Spielberg announced he was planning a film on Abraham Lincoln's life. Now, the Hollywood Reporter has written that the part of his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, was offered to recent Emmy-winner Sally Field with Liam Neeson is still in talks for the lead. "The Christmas Cottage" production stills Posted: 2007-09-27 Added three new production stills from the upcoming The Christmas Cottage to the Image Library. "Into the Wild" Los Angeles premiere Posted: 2007-09-20 Marcia has attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Into the Wild" and has shared the red carpet with director Sean Penn and co-stars Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn and Kristen Stewart. Visit the Image Library for all pictures. "Rails & Ties" production stills and poster Posted: 2007-09-18 Added 10 new production stills from "Rails & Ties", as well as the film's poster, to the image library. Interview on "Rails & Ties" and "Into the Wild" Posted: 2007-09-18 The Cinematical has posted a very interesting interview with Marcia, talking about her two upcoming films, "Rails & Ties" and "Into the Wild", on working with Sean Penn and Kevin Bacon and on how to combine being a mother of three with her profession. Cinematical: You worked with Alison's father, Clint Eastwood, on Mystic River. How was it different working with Alison versus Clint? MGH: Well, one doesn't want to compare the two, there's no comparison, they're two completely different people. He's 70, he's at the apex of his career; he's had so much experience as both an actor and a director. She's 30, and she's just at the start of hers. It was our job not to hijack the script, but to open up the process and – she (Alison) knew what she wanted, but to help fulfill her vision for bringing the story to the screen ... read complete interview. Primetime Emmy Awards video clip Posted: 2007-09-15 While the Guest Actress category has already been announced at the Creative Emmy awards, the nominations were once again presented at yesterday's Primetime Emmy Awards. Marcia, who was nominated for her guest spot on "Law & Order Special Victims Unit" (and lost to SVU's Leslie Caron) did not attend the Emmys. A clip from the category presentation can be downloaded below. Toronto Film Festival coverage (second row) Posted: 2007-09-15 Just a few days after promoting "Into the Wild" at the Toronto Film Festival, Marcia has returned to Canada, accompanied by co-star Kevin Bacon and director Alison Eastwood, to promote "Rails & Ties". Below are pictures from the press conference, the portraiture shoot and the gala premiere. "Rails & Ties", before releasing wide in November, will open in New York and Los Angeles theaters on October 26. Also, don't forget to watch the trailer below. "Rails & Ties" trailer launched Posted: 2007-09-15 The trailer for "Rails & Ties" has been launched at Yahoo Movies and can be watched in HD Quicktime. Marcia supports Obama with "Broadway Nights" Posted: 2007-09-15 The US 2008 presidential race has arrived on Broadway with a special one-night event featuring Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, entitled Barack on Broadway. On September 24, Obama will be appearing at the New Amsterdam Theater, currently the home of Mary Poppins, with numerous Broadway personalities including Christine Ebersole, Marcia Gay Harden, Ruben Santiago Hudson, Kristen Johnson, Phylicia Rashad, Jeffrey Wright, and the Broadway Inspirational Voices. The evening will be directed by Tony Award winner George C Wolfe and will feature readings of the works from some of America’s most famous playwrights, including Eugene O’Neil, Arthur Miller, Thornton Wilder, Clifford Odets, Tennessee Williams, David Mamet, Tony Kushner and August Wilson. Toronto Film Festival coverage Posted: 2007-09-13 Marcia currently attends the Toronto Film Festival to promote the world-premiere of Sean Penn's "Into the Wild". Images from its press conference, the photocall and the premiere can be found below. Additionally, the Toronto Film Festival's official website has a streaming video of the press conference that was further attended by Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, William Hurt, Jena Malone and Kristen Stewart. To watch the press conference, click the link then choose "Into the Wild". The film has received very positive reviews so far, including from This is London, The Star Ledger and The Canadian Press. Marcia's second film to be shown in Toronto, "Rails & Ties", will premiere on September 14, 2007, so check back for more info and coverage on it. No Emmy Award for Marcia Posted: 2007-09-13 During the Creative Emmy Awards ceremony, the first trophies were handed out, mostly in the technique categories, but also to the nominated guest actors and actresses. The Emmy Award for Best Guest Actress went to Leslie Caron and her guest spot in "Law & Order Special Victims Unit" for which Marcia was nominated as well. However, Marcia attended the event and also appeared on stage, presenting an Emmy award to Elaine Stitch. Photos from the event can be viewed in the Image Library. "The Dead Girl" wins Grand Prize at Deauville Film Festival Posted: 2007-09-10 Andre Techine and his jury breathed life into Karen Moncrieff's "The Dead Girl," awarding it the 33rd Deauville American Film Festival's grand prize as the 10-day celebration of trans-Atlantic cinema wrapped Sunday night. The discovery of the mysterious dead girl shatters the lives of complete strangers tied together by her brutal murder in this picture. The film was written and directed by Moncrieff and produced by First Look Studios and Lakeshore Entertainment. It features Toni Collette, Marcia Gay Harden and Giovanni Ribisi. "The fact that you, with your culture and your film culture, are here honoring American movies is really astounding to me," Moncrieff said in her acceptance of the honor. "The Christmas Cottage" production still Posted: 2007-09-04 Here's the first production still for "The Christmas Cottage", the November-releasing film starring Marcia Gay Harden and Peter O'Toole. "The Christmas Cottage", inspired by the early life and art of renowned painter Thomas Kinkade, is the story of how a small community and an aging mentor come to the aid of a family to save the only home they have ever known; and along the way teach a young man the meaning of love, friendship, and what it means to be an artist. Marcia attends Telluride Film Festival Posted: 2007-09-04 Marcia and director Alison Eastwood have attended the Telluride Film Festival to promote the world-premiere of their drama "Rails & Ties". Photos from the film's press conference and festival sightings have been added to the Image Library "The Mist" trailer launched Posted: 2007-09-01 The trailer for "The Mist" has been released and can be watched over at Yahoo Movies in High Definition. Click on the caps below to launch it. It looks very promising and Marcia seems to have a cool/weird part :-) "Rails & Ties", "Into the Wild" premiere in Toronto and Telluride Posted: 2007-09-01 The upcoming drama "Rails & Ties", starring Kevin Bacon and Marcia Gay Harden, will make festival rounds in Telluride and Toronto. First it world-premieres between August 31 and September 03, 2007 at the Telluride Film Festival and two weeks later, on September 14, 2007 it will be shown at the Toronto Film Festival. Alison Eastwood's directorial debut, "Rails & Ties", about two families coming to grips with a tragic event will be theatrically released on December 21, 2007. Also, "Into the Wild", the Sean Penn directed drama co-starring Marcia will be shown at both the Telluride and the Toronto Film Festival as well.