Juno News

'Juno' Uncounted for Genie Awards, Director Enraged

February 29, 2008 02:02:43

Though has been nominated and won many prestigious awards, the drama comedy "Juno" was left out at the 28th Annual Genie Awards' nominations. The ineligible reportedly made the film's director Jason Reitman to be extremely upset towards the people behind the awards claimed to be the Canadian Oscar.

According to press release, the director was reportedly enraged with the reason given for the ruling out of his film. Reportedly, though the Ellen Page-starring film features Canadian theps, it wasn't considered for the nods because it wasn't financed by Canadian dollars. Agitated Reitman said, "How are we not eligible for a Genie when David Cronenberg's film about Russians living in London, shot in England with a British crew and British cast, is eligible? I'm sorry, but somebody is going to have to explain that to me; I don't get it."

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'Juno' Sequel Script On-Sale On eBay

February 28, 2008 04:02:51

Though "Juno" director Jason Reitman has ditched the sequel idea, the script of the drama comedy movie's sequel has allegedly been written as it was put on sale on eBay. Slash Film which reported the news first stated that though offered for the bargain price of $100,001.00, the script wasn't being written by the Academy Award-winning scribbler Diablo Cody.

On the auction site, eBay user by the name of 'screenwriter_in_paradise' claimed to be the writer of the script noting, "I have written the sequel." In promoting the sequel script, 'screenwriter_in_paradise' wrote, "Juno grossed over $130 million domestically...If Mr. Mudd, Mandate or FoxSearchlight don't buy than it is available to any legitimate production company that wants to jump on the bandwagon. Your lawyers will tell you the names will have to be changed, so we will call this 111 page script Juno-like or Junoesque. A 4-page sample is available via e-mail. The screenplay is copyrighted and registered with the WGA."

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'Juno' Won Big at 2008 Spirit Awards

February 25, 2008 01:02:53

The successful comedy about a pregnant teenager "Juno" dominates the 23rd Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 23 in Santa Monica, California as the low-budgeted film took the awards' three top honors. At the event, the Fox Searchlight Pictures' film has nailed the coveted Best Feature as well as Best First Screenplay for scribbler Diablo Cody.

The film's young star Ellen Page brought the third award for the Jason Reitman-directed film as she won Best Female Lead. In accepting the award, Page said, "This is so, so special." She then joked, "This is pretty much Diablo Cody's fault" Later, the 21-year-old actress talked about her success with the Oscar's Best Film-nominated movie to People. She said, "I'm just trying to go along with it, staying with a friend, having fun. Just trying to remove myself in a way, and remember it's about film ... These nominations are a huge honor. It's exciting."

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'Juno' Honored Original Screenplay at 2008 Oscar

February 25, 2008 11:02:59

Having been hailed as the best film at the 23rd Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 23, the teen-pregnancy drama comedy "Juno" continued its winning streak by nailing the Best Original Screenplay at the 80th Annual Academy Awards. At the special event for the film industry, the film's scribbler Diablo Cody received the golden man statue for her original work.

On getting the award, Cody said that she dedicates the award to the other nominees. She also thanked the film's production team, star Ellen Page, director Jason Reitman, and her family. Additionally, the Jason Reitman-directed film nabbed the original prize beating out strong contenders, "Lars and the Real Girl", "Michael Clayton", "Ratatouille" and "The Savages".

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Director Jason Reitman Ditched 'Juno' Sequel Idea

February 14, 2008 02:02:02

Many filmmakers would be very excited to do a sequel to their successful movie, but that's not the case with "Juno" helmer Jason Reitman. According to Page Six, the gossip column of the New York Post, the director of the Oscar-nominated film has refused to work on the sequel because he doubts that the follow-up storyline would be as good as the original.

To Page Six over lunch at '21' on Sunday, February 10, the son of "Ghostbusters" producer Ivan Reitman said, "I can't see it." He then elaborated his refusal saying, "She got pregnant once; I just can't see her getting pregnant again."

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'Juno' Received Best Original Screenplay From WGA Awards

February 11, 2008 04:02:11

On Saturday, February 9, the Writers Guild of America announced the winners of their 2008 Annual WGA Awards. At the event, "Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody was chosen to be the receiver of Original Screenplay prize, while the Coen brothers won the adapted screenplay kudo for "No Country for Old Men".

On the original category, Cody's teenage drama overshadowed Tony Gilroy's "Michael Clayton", Tamara Jenkins' "The Savages", Judd Apatow's "Knocked Up" and Nancy Oliver's "Lars and the Real Girl". Further, for the adapted contest, Coen's moral declining tale besting over "There Will Be Blood", "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly", "Into the Wild" and "Zodiac".

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'Juno' and 'No Country' Landed Noms at 2008 Writers Guild Awards

January 11, 2008 11:01:43

The pregnant teen tale "Juno" and the crime drama "No Country for Old Men" gathered nods from the on-strike Writers Guild of America as the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and East (WGAE) announced their nominations lineup for outstanding achievement in writing for the 2007 screen on Thursday, January 10.

"Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody was nominated under the category of Original Screenplay. The nominee of 65th Golden Globe for the same category will be facing other original writers, Judd Apatow for "Knocked Up", Tamara Jenkins for "The Savages", Tony Gilroy for "Michael Clayton" and Nancy Oliver for "Lars and the Real Girl".

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Juno Honored at 2008 Palm Springs Film Festival

January 07, 2008 11:01:17

Following the opening of the 19th annual Palm Springs Film Festival on January 4, the teen pregnancy drama "Juno" was honored with Chairman's Vanguard Award in the black tie awards gala for the festival held the following day (Jan 05) at the Palm Springs Convention Center, California. In the gala, the film's director Jason Reitman, writer Diablo Cody and its cast, including Ellen Page and Jason Bateman, was presented with the award by Drew Barrymore. It was given the honor since the PSIFF believes the movie is one of the most innovative films.

Earlier, Festival Chairman Earl Greenburg revealed the reason stating, "After screening Juno, I knew the Festival had to honor this film with the Vanguard Award. Jason Reitman's film is one of the most innovative from this year and we are very excited to recognize him along with the writer Diablo Cody and the cast members with this achievement." Further, he added "Currently we expect cast members Ellen Page, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons to attend the Festival to accept the award along with Reitman and Diablo."

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Film Honorees Named at the 12th Satellite Awards

December 18, 2007 10:12:07

Finally picking up the best out of a slew of lauded titles and names, the International Press Academy (IPA) listed out on Sunday evening (Dec. 16) recipients of this year's Satellite Awards, giving away most honors to teen pregnancy drama "Juno."

The Fox Searchlight release gloriously scooped up three major kudos in total, notably that of the Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical. Two others went to Ellen Page as the Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical and Diablo Cody as the recipient of best original screenplay.

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Teen Pregnancy Pic Juno Named Best Film at 2nd Rome Film Fest

October 29, 2007 11:10:40

Wittily exploring the story of an American teenager faced with an unplanned pregnancy, teen comedy "Juno" won the top prize of Marco Aurelio Award RomeFilmFest - Best Film at the second edition of Rome Film Festival on Saturday, October 27, 2007.

Announcement was made during a gala ceremony at the main auditorium at the Italian capital's Parco della Musica, which was greeted enthusiastically by the full house gathered on the spot. The honor was then bestowed to the flick's director Jason Reitman, who excitedly shared the trophy with screenwriter Diablo Cody.

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Jason Bateman and Allison Janney Cheer "Juno" Up

February 23, 2007 10:02:26

Constructing a promising cast lineup, Jason Bateman and Allison Janney have both given their agreement to take part in Mandate Picture's coming-of-age flick "Juno", set to be released under Fox Searchlight Pictures banner.

Joining the likes of Ellen Page, Jennifer Garner, and Michael Cera, Bateman will portray an emotionally stunted husband of Garner's character while Janney is plotted to play the stepmother of the titular character, played by Page. Meanwhile, Cera has already been billed as Juno's loyal best friend.

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Jennifer Garner Always Be There for "Juno"

January 18, 2007 10:01:51

Well, she no doubt will be one hefty addition in the cast of "Juno." MTV has successfully dug out confirmation from director Jason Reitman that Jennifer Garner will indeed take part in the indie flick, which concerns a pregnant teen who gives her baby up for adoption.

Saying he cannot wait to work with the beauty, Reitman eagerly revealed that the actress is billed to play the woman who is unable to have children of her own and so tries to adopt the titular character's baby.

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Ellen Page Buzzing Around "Juno"

October 05, 2006 01:10:08

Making a turn into comedy genre, teen star Ellen Page has reached a deal to take part in a coming-of-age comedic feature entitled "Juno", Variety has reported. Along with her, Michael Cera of "Arrested Development" fame has also been signed to the project.

Coming under direction of "Thank You for Smoking" helmer Jason Reitman, Page will play the title character, a quick-witted teenager faced with an unplanned pregnancy while Cera is billed as her loyal best friend who is responsible for her pregnancy.

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Jason Reitman Snatches "Juno" from Brad Silberling

July 27, 2006 10:07:30

Looks like the baton has slipped off Brad Silberling's hands completely to be handed over to Jason Reitman. Variety has reported that Silberling has backed away from Mandate Pictures' "Juno" and so prompted the company to assign Reitman as his replacement in the project for sure.

Silberling, known for his 2004 work in "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events", has been said to take his departure because of creative differences over casting which so far has not yet been settled despite the aim to start filming production on early fall. As for Reitman, the picture will be his next effort after star-studded comedic feature of "Thank You for Smoking" which previously saw its release in March.

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Juno Finds the Man

November 11, 2005 11:11:49

Finally we find the man. It's Brad Silberling that is going to direct the film "Juno," a Diablo Cody-scripted coming-of-age comedy to be financed by Mandate Pictures. The man is still in talks to take the duty.

The film, which is about to start shooting next spring, tells the story of a teen who discovers she is pregnant, decides to have the baby and deals with all the inherent complexities that include growing close to the couple who will adopt the kid.

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this movie was funny.

posted by isaiah on Mar 27, 2008

didnt see it yet, wahahaha

posted by wawa on Oct 17, 2008

i give it 4 stars because i luv the humor and the comments juno makes! she rocks!!!!

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posted by Gccmomxc on Jul 16, 2009

instant classic. ellen page rules.

posted by rdog on Oct 15, 2009