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‘Citizen Kane’ TV series proposal sparks lawsuit

Plans called for a weekly TV series based on Orson Welles’ 1941 movie.

July 27, 2017
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Video: Peter Jason, Frank Marshall on ‘The Other Side of the Wind’

Peter Jason, who is a lifelong friend of Frank Marshall, is a gifted storyteller.

July 26, 2017
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Wellesnet vault: Gary Graver on ‘Filming Othello’

Gary Graver on filming ‘Filming Othello.”

July 20, 2017
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‘Filming Othello’ added to Criterion’s ‘Othello’ release

The release, once scheduled for May, was delayed until September as the prestige home video company acquired the rights and materials.

July 17, 2017
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‘Orson The Magnificent’ mixes magic, biography

The 75-minute production is part magic show and part dramatic biography.

June 25, 2017
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Analysis: Orson Welles’ proposed TV remake of ‘Citizen Kane’

The 62-page script proposal contains Welles’ handwritten annotations.

June 20, 2017
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Netflix eyes Cannes for ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ premiere

Netflix has the global distribution rights to the film.

May 20, 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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‘Sacred Beasts’ comedy based on Orson Welles, Ernest Hemingway

The play will premiere in Los Angeles on June 3.

May 11, 2017
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30 years ago: Orson Welles’ ashes interred in Spain

Orson Welles’ ashes were interred in a dry well on the Spanish estate of matador Antonio Ordonez.

May 7, 2017
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Orson Welles’ former Las Vegas home up for sale

The home was placed on the market six months ago.

May 3, 2017
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Orson Welles fest with unfinished films taking place in Hollywood

The American Cinematheque series runs May 4-7.

May 1, 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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‘Furious’ Vin Diesel does not revere ‘Citizen Kane’

The action star is apparently not a fan of the landmark film.

April 22, 2017
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Criterion Collection delays ‘Othello’ release

The wait for Othello on Blu-ray has just gotten a little bit longer.

April 19, 2017
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William Randolph Hearst III on ‘Citizen Kane’: ‘I love the movie’

William R. Hearst III is chairman of the Hearst Corp.

April 7, 2017
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European Blu-ray releases of ‘Confidential Report’

The discs are available from Blu-ray.com.

April 4, 2017
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Woodstock mural honoring Orson Welles, others get $20K boost

Those wishing to donate can find more details at woodstockmural.org/support

April 2, 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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  • ‘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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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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