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Swank finds another tough female role

The book: ‘You’re Not You’ by Michelle Wildgen The buyers: Hilary Swank and Molly Smith

The deal

Alcon Entertainment, on behalf of Hilary Swank and her producing partner, Molly Smith, options Michelle Wildgen’s “You’re Not You,” a highly praised novel about a woman dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease and a younger woman who takes care of her. Continue reading Swank finds another tough female role

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Hilary wins IFTA

In the first winner announcement from The Irish Film and Television Awards, double Oscar winner Hilary Swank has won this year’s Pantene Best International Actress Award for her performance in ‘PS I Love You’.

The Awards ceremony will be held at The Gaiety theatre Dublin on Sunday, February 17. The ceremony will be broadcast as live on RTÉ One that evening at 9.30pm. Continue reading Hilary wins IFTA

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IFTA nominees

Cate Blanchett, Jodie Foster, Keira Knightley and Hilary Swank are amongst the nominees for the Best International Actress at the 5th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards.

Neil Jordan’s ‘The Brave One’ has earned Jodie Foster a nomination while Hilary Swank completes the nominees with her performance in Cecelia Ahern’s ‘P.S. I Love You’. Continue reading IFTA nominees

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Hilary To Be Honored At JBFC

Two-time award-winning actress Hilary Swank will join Silver Screen Circle members of the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) on Monday, December 17 for a preview screening of her newest film P.S. I Love You.

JBFC Board President and New York Times critic Janet Maslin will interview Swank following the screening. The evening will culminate with a festive dinner in the Jane Peck Gallery of the Film Center.

Swank has won two Academy Awards for “Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role” for her roles in Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby.
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