Addicted to Fame (2012)

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Synopsis

"ADDICTED TO FAME" is the hilarious, outrageous, and ultimately tragic true story of one filmmaker's journey from obscurity to moral blindness in the seductive glare of the media spotlight. Director DAVID GIANCOLA wanted to break out by making a "Movie that mocked B-Movies". He thought he could manipulate the media by casting ANNA NICOLE SMITH. In the end the media manipulated him instead as his star and one of his Producers died in a media feeding frenzy. The film bombed but the story was the most reported event of 2007 - behind only coverage of the Iraq war. The truth is always stranger and more unbelievable than fiction...

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 26th, 2012 (Limited) by Abramorama Films
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 89 minutes
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Keywords: Movie Business, Performing Arts, Voiceover/Narration, Big Break, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Addiction
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Abramorama, Brainstorm Media, Arthouse Roadshow Pictures, Edgewood Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Interviewee(s)

John James    Himself
David Giancola    Himself
Anna Nicole Smith    Herself
Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer    Herself
Howard K. Stern    Himself
Daniel Wayne Smith    Himself
Mary Beth French    Herself
Zorinah Juan    Himself
Ben Coello    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Giancola    Director
David Giancola    Screenwriter
Sy Devol    Producer
Richard Abramowitz    Executive Producer
Keith Pickard    Executive Producer

Addicted to Limited Releases

November 30th, 2012

There are not a lot of films on this week's list, but there are a couple that are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Both California Solo and Dragon are earning more than 80% positive reviews and hopefully one or both will find success in limited release. Also opening this week is Talaash and it could be an interesting film to keep an eye on, as Bollywood films are slowly becoming more mainstream. More...


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Synopsis

"ADDICTED TO FAME" is the hilarious, outrageous, and ultimately tragic true story of one filmmaker's journey from obscurity to moral blindness in the seductive glare of the media spotlight. Director DAVID GIANCOLA wanted to break out by making a "Movie that mocked B-Movies". He thought he could manipulate the media by casting ANNA NICOLE SMITH. In the end the media manipulated him instead as his star and one of his Producers died in a media feeding frenzy. The film bombed but the story was the most reported event of 2007 - behind only coverage of the Iraq war. The truth is always stranger and more unbelievable than fiction...

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 26th, 2012 (Limited) by Abramorama Films
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 89 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Movie Business, Performing Arts, Voiceover/Narration, Big Break, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Addiction
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Abramorama, Brainstorm Media, Arthouse Roadshow Pictures, Edgewood Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Interviewee(s)

John James    Himself
David Giancola    Himself
Anna Nicole Smith    Herself
Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer    Herself
Howard K. Stern    Himself
Daniel Wayne Smith    Himself
Mary Beth French    Herself
Zorinah Juan    Himself
Ben Coello    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Giancola    Director
David Giancola    Screenwriter
Sy Devol    Producer
Richard Abramowitz    Executive Producer
Keith Pickard    Executive Producer

Addicted to Limited Releases

November 30th, 2012

There are not a lot of films on this week's list, but there are a couple that are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Both California Solo and Dragon are earning more than 80% positive reviews and hopefully one or both will find success in limited release. Also opening this week is Talaash and it could be an interesting film to keep an eye on, as Bollywood films are slowly becoming more mainstream. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.