LIVE Magazine #249 December 9 thru January 2, 2016-17

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When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy
he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to
reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters
to Love, Time and Death. But it’s not until his notes bring unexpected
personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants
interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal
moments of meaning and beauty.
“Collateral Beauty” features an all-star cast, including Will Smith (“Suicide
Squad,” “Concussion”), Edward Norton (“Birdman or [The Unexpected
Virtue of Ignorance]”), Keira Knightley (“The Imitation Game”), Michael
Peña (“The Martian”), Naomie Harris (“Spectre”), Jacob Latimore (“The
Maze Runner”), with Oscar winners Kate Winslet (“The Reader,” “Steve
Jobs”) and Helen Mirren (“The Queen,” “Trumbo”).
David Frankel (“Dear Diary,” “Marley & Me,” “The Devil Wears Prada”)
directs from a screenplay written by Allan Loeb (“Wall Street: Money
Never Sleeps,” “21”). The film is produced by Bard Dorros (“Triple 9”),
Oscar winner Michael Sugar (“Spotlight”), Allan Loeb, Anthony Bregman
(“Foxcatcher”), and Kevin Frakes (“John Wick”). Serving as executive
producers are Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Michael
Bederman, Peter Cron, and Bruce Berman.
(L-R) HELEN MIRREN as Brigitte and WILL SMITH as
Howard
Frankel’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography
Maryse Alberti (“Creed”), production designer Beth Mickle (“Whiskey
Tango Foxtrot”), editor Andrew Marcus (“American Ultra”) and costume
designer Leah Katznelson (“How to Be Single”). The music is composed
by Theodore Shapiro (“Trumbo”).
The film is slated for release on December 16, 2016.
New Line Cinema presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures,
an Anonymous Content/an Overbrook Entertainment Production, a
PalmStar Media and Likely Story Production: “Collateral Beauty.” It will
be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment
Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.
This film has been rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief strong
language.
(L-R) MICHAEL PEÑA as Simon, ANN DOWD as Sally Price, EDWARD
NORTON as Whit and KATE WINSLET as Claire
photos by Barry Wetcher
(L-R) MICHAEL PEÑA as Simon, KATE WINSLET as Claire and WILL
SMITH as Howard in the New Line Cinemas, Village Roadshow Pictures
and Warner Bros. Pictures drama “COLLATERAL BEAUTY,” a Warner
Bros Pictures release.
(L-R) HELEN MIRREN as Brigitte and MICHAEL PEÑA as Simon