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Criterion Collection releases exceptional ‘Othello’ on Blu-ray, DVD

Two versions of “Othello” and four hours of extras, including Orson Welles’ last completed film.

September 24, 2017
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Mural honoring Woodstock icons nearly finished; funds needed to bronze Orson Welles statue

A gala is set for September 29.

September 13, 2017
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Orson Welles auction — Results are in!

The Wellesnet auction will close on July 31.

August 1, 2017
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Morgan Neville to helm Netflix documentary on Orson Welles, ‘The Other Side of the Wind’

The working title of the documentary is “They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead.”

May 15, 2017
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Michael Moore, Mark Cousins team for Orson Welles documentary

“Orson Welles: A Portrait Of The Artist” looks at the late director’s artwork.

April 28, 2017
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University of Michigan acquires Orson Welles papers, unproduced scripts from daughter Beatrice Welles

Check out a detailed look of the materials acquired by the university.

April 24, 2017
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Orson Welles scholars eagerly await ‘The Other Side of the Wind’

James Naremore, Simon Callow, Josh Karp and others talk about “The Other Side of the Wind.”

March 27, 2017
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Orson Welles’ loyal crew awaits completion of ‘The Other Side of the Wind’

Completing Orson Welles’ legendary unfinished movie is no longer a quixotic quest.

March 22, 2017
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Finally! ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ footage in L.A.; Netflix to release Orson Welles film

Orson Welles’ unfinished “The Other Side of the Wind” will be completed by Netflix.

March 14, 2017
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Orson Welles statue, mural planned in Woodstock, Illinois

Orson Welles was educated at the Todd School for Boys in Woodstock.

February 18, 2017
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Criterion releasing ‘Othello,’ 1952 and 1955 versions, on Blu-ray, DVD

It will be released on May 23.

February 15, 2017
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‘John Wick,’ ‘LEGO Batman’ and ‘The Lady From Shanghai’

Of course, it is not the first time filmmakers have paid tribute to Welles’ memorable work.

February 11, 2017
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Videos: ‘Moby Dick – Rehearsed’ actor Kenneth Williams recalls London play

Further recollections by a Moby Dick Rehearsed cast member have been unearthed.

February 9, 2017
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‘Freedom River’ resurfaces: Orson Welles narrated parable on xenophobia, greed

It is a six-minute parable about the decline of a once great nation.

February 7, 2017
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Thelma Ruby recalls co-starring in ‘Chimes at Midnight’ on Irish stage in 1960

She played Mistress Quickly opposite Orson Welles’ Falstaff.

January 25, 2017
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Video: ‘It Happened One Christmas’ – Orson Welles in a TV remake of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Orson Welles was tapped to play miserly “Old Man” Potter, the role originated by Lionel Barrymore in the Capra classic.

December 3, 2016
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The continuing wait for ‘The Other Side of the Wind’

It has been two years since the deal to complete the film was announced.

October 27, 2016
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Lens attachment reportedly used in ‘Citizen Kane’ surfaces in Southwest

The aspheron lens attachment was reportedly used by Gregg Toland during the filming of “Citizen Kane.”

October 4, 2016
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Orson Welles merlot available through TCM Wine Club

The TCM Wine Club is the exclusive home to Orson Welles Merlot, whose packaging was approved the Welles estate.

July 6, 2016
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Recent news

  • ‘Hopper/Welles’ to be shown at IndieLisboa July 15, 2021
  • Recalling Orson Welles’ work on ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ trailer July 8, 2021
  • Alec Baldwin, William Friedkin join hunt for lost ‘Magnificent Ambersons’ print July 1, 2021
  • Has unseen footage from ‘The Deep’ surfaced? June 30, 2021
  • Oft-unappreciated ‘The Stranger’ turns 75 June 29, 2021
  • Podcast series features ‘Orson Welles Commentaries’ June 27, 2021
  • Restored ‘F for Fake’ to be shown at Cannes June 24, 2021
  • ‘Voodoo Macbeth’ big winner at Sedona International Film Festival June 21, 2021
  • ‘Citizen Kane’ 80th anniversary Blu-ray in the works June 18, 2021
  • Another ‘Citizen Kane’ jacket on auction block June 13, 2021
  • Cole Porter songs from Orson Welles’ ‘Around the World’ online June 6, 2021
  • ‘Around the World with Orson Welles’ now streaming June 3, 2021
  • ‘Citizen Kane’ returning to theaters via Fathom, TCM May 20, 2021
  • ‘New Deal for Artists’ recalls WPA impact on arts (review) May 16, 2021
  • Norman Lloyd, Mercury Theatre member, dead at 106 May 11, 2021

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  • Scripts of Citizen Kane – Carringer
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  • University of Michigan
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Orson Welles 1915-1985

“To me, Orson is so much like a destitute king. A destitute king — not because he was thrown away from the kingdom — but (because) on this earth, the way the world is, there is no kingdom good enough for Orson Welles.”  — Jeanne Moreau

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Wellesnet is dedicated to the memory of Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985). Best known for his stage productions of Voodoo Macbeth, Cradle Will Rock and Caesar; the radio play The War of the Worlds; and the films Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons, Touch of Evil, Chimes at  Midnight and The Other Side of the Wind.

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