State of Play (Original title)Jeux De Pouvoir (Alternative title)Stand Der Dinge (Alternative title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 24 April 2009 (Release)Countries: USA, Germany, United Kingdom, France, JapanDirected by: Kevin Macdonald
Synopsis: Crime drama. Washington Globe reporter Cal McAffrey sets out with fellow journlaist Della Frye to investigate the seemingly unrelated deaths of a man shot on the street and a woman who died under a subway train. It transpires that the woman, Sonia Baker, was having an affair with congressman Stephen Collins, but Cal and Della soon discover that the story goes much deeper.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Releases
Date: 17 April 2009Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: Digital Video - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 127 mins Dialogue (original): English
Title: De A à Z notes sur les filmsAuthor: CODELLI, Lorenzo Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 66-85
Title: 20 to watch in 2009Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews for twenty films due to be released in 2009. Some contain brief production information and interviews.
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Pages: 40-42
Title: In cinemas: State of PlayAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n6 June 2009 Page: 76
Title: Reviews: Films: State of PlayAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n238 April 2009 Pages: 139-144
Title: In conversation with Russell CroweAuthor: PALMER, Martyn Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview and profile of actor Russell Crowe. Crowe discusses his film career and in particular STATE OF PLAY, working with Sir Ridley Scott and his approach to acting. Plus a sidebar on Crowe's five best film performances.
In: Screen International n1686 17 Apr 2009 Page: 21
Title: Reviews: State of PlayAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Page: 148
Title: At home/DVD new: State of PlayAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 20 Apr 2009 Page: 18,21
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n237 March 2009 Pages: 14-17
Title: News etc.: State of PlayArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of the film adaptation STATE OF PLAY with comments about the film's production from director Kevin Macdonald.
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n2 Mar/Apr 2009 Pages: 25-29
Title: No time for PlayAuthor: CLINES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriters Matthew Michael Carnahan, Tony Gilroy and Billy Ray talk about their contributions to the process of adapting the BBC series STATE OF PLAY into a feature film.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n5 May 2009 Pages: 36-40,42-47
Title: On the recordAuthor: WITMER, Jon D. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Rodrigo Prieto discusses his use of mixed formats when shooting Kevin Macdonald's STATE OF PLAY.
In: American Cinematographer v89 n6 June 2008 Pages: 88,90-91
Title: Post focus: Prieto uses 3cP-ASC CDL on State of PlayAuthor: WITMER, Jon D. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Rodrigo Prieto discusses the post-production workflows for Kevin McDonald's STATE OF PLAY
In: The Hollywood Reporter v403 n14 25 Jan 2008 Page: 38
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1626 4 Jan 2008 Pages: 22-23
Title: 2008 preview: Hitting the high notesAuthor: LODDERHOSE, Diana Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films expected to do well at the 2008 international box office.
In: Empire n230 August 2008 Page: 115
Title: The big preview: State of PlayAuthor: PALMER, Martyn Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 24 April 2009 (Release)Countries: USA, Germany, United Kingdom, France, JapanDirected by: Kevin Macdonald
Synopsis: Crime drama. Washington Globe reporter Cal McAffrey sets out with fellow journlaist Della Frye to investigate the seemingly unrelated deaths of a man shot on the street and a woman who died under a subway train. It transpires that the woman, Sonia Baker, was having an affair with congressman Stephen Collins, but Cal and Della soon discover that the story goes much deeper.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Releases
Date: 17 April 2009Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: Digital Video - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 127 mins Dialogue (original): English
Credits
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©: Universal Studios, International Film Production Stella-del-Sud Fourt, Production Company: Andell Entertainment, Present: Universal Pictures, Working Title Films, [Presented] in association with: StudioCanal, Relativity Media, [Made] In association with: International Film Production Stella-del-Sud Fourt, Dentsu, Executive Producer: Paul Abbott, Executive Producer: Liza Chasin, Executive Producer: Debra Hayward, Executive Producer: E. Bennett Walsh, a Bevan-Fellner production: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Produced by: Andrew Hauptman, Produced by: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, [Producer]: Tracy Falco, Co-producer: Eric Hayes, Associate Producer: Kwame L. Parker, For WT (Chief Operating Officer): Angela Morrison, For WT (Exec in Charge of Production): Michelle Wright, For WT (Head of Legal & Business Affrs): Sheeraz Shah, For WT (Production Executive): Sarah-Jane Robinson, For WT (Vice President of Development): Evan Hayes, For WT (Financial Controller): Tim Easthill, For WT (Vice Presdt of Legal & Bus Affs): Gráinne Mckenna, For WT (Legal & Bus Affs Executive): Lucy Wainwright, For WT (Executive Co-ordinator): Ann Lynch, For WT (Legal & Business Affs Manager): Christina Angeloudes, For WT (Music Co-ordinator): Vicki Williams, For WT (Production Co-ordinator): Jules Carideo, Unit Production Manager: Bob Huberman, Unit Production Manager (Washgn DC Unit): E. Bennett Walsh, Unit Production Manager (Addit Phot): Stuart Besser, Production Supervisor (2nd Unit): Robert F. Phillips, Production Co-ordinator (Wash DC Unit): Olivier Arnesen, Production Co-ordinator (Addit Phot): Malika R. Cohen, Production Accountant: Greg Hemstreet, Production Accountant (Addit Phot): Lori Scowley, Location Manager: Ernest Belding, Location Manager (Washington DC Unit): Jonathan Reich, Location Manager (2nd Unit): J. Chan Claggett, Location Manager (Addit Phot): Mike Fantasia, D.C. Location Supervisor: Carol Flaisher, Location Co-ordintor (Washingtn DC Unit): Laura Lewis, Post-production Supervisor: Graham Stumpf, Post-production Supervisor (UK): Jeanette Haley, Post-production Co-ordinator (UK): Siobhan Boyes, 2nd Unit Director: Alfonso Gómez-Rejón, Assistant Director (1st): Gary Marcus, Assistant Director (2nd): Dawn Massaro-adams, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Carlos de La Torre, Assistant Director (WashDC Unit 2nd 2nd): Scott Foster, Assistant Director (WashDC Unit Addl2nd): Chamonix Bosch, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Frank Ferro, Donald Murphy, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Kurt Uebersax, Pete Dress, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd 2nd): Tim Blockburger, Script Supervisor: Anna Rane, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Robb Foglia, Jeanne Marie Byrd, Script Supervisor (Addit Phot): Sheila G. Waldron, Casting by: Avy Kaufman, Casting Associate: Lois J. Drabkin, Casting Assistant: Leeba Zakharov, Jason Fischman, Extras Casting: Rich King, Voice Casting: Caitlin McKenna, [Washington DC Casting]: Pat Moran, Screenplay by: Matthew Michael Carnahan, Screenplay by: Tony Gilroy, Billy Ray, Based o/th BBC televsn series created by: Paul Abbott, Director of Photography: Rodrigo Prieto, Aerial Director of Photography: Dwayne Mclintock, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Masanobu Takayanagi, Additl Photgrphy Director of Photography: Dante Spinotti, Camera Operator (A): Marcis Cole, Camera Operator (Washington DC Unit): John Grillo, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Masanobu Takayanagi, 1st Assistant Camera (A): Zoran Veselic, 1st Assistant Camera (B): Nino Neuboeck, 1st Assistant Camera (2nd Unit): Jay Levy, 1st Assistant Camera (Addit Phot A): James Apted, 2nd Assistant Camera (A): Steven Cueva, 2nd Assistant Camera (B): Joe Zovko, Gaffer: Robby Baumgartner, Gaffer (2nd Unit): Michael Kelly, Key Grip: Joseph Dianda, Key Grip (2nd Unit): Tom Lembcke, Video Assist: Johnny Medeiros, Peter Thoren, Video Assist (Addit Phot): David 'Goldy' Goldsmith, Still Photographer: Glen Wilson, Visual Effects and Animation by: Rhythm and Hues, R&H (Visual Effects Supervisor): Robert C. Mercier, R&H (Visual Effects Producer): Tim T. Cunningham, Special Effects (Supervisor): Marty Bresin, Special Effects (Co-ordinator): Jeremy D. Hays, Special Effects (Addit Phot Co-ordintor): Ron Bolanowski, Special Effects (Technician): Jeff Bresin, Special Effects (Washn DC Unit Technicn): Hank Atterbury, Special Effects (Washn DC Unit Technicn): Jim McPherson, Sean Oharra, Video Graphics Designer: Mark Fletcher, Additional Graphics: Morph Creative, Graphic Designer: Doreen Austria, Editor: Justine Wright, 1st Assistant Editor: Matt Evans, 2nd Assistant Editor: Kevin Soares, Kristen Young, Production Designer: Mark Friedberg, Art Director: Richard L. Johnson, [Art Director]: Adam Stockhausen, Assistant Art Director: Valerie Green, Assistant Art Director: Gregory Hooper, Assistant Art Director (Addit Phot): Charisse Cardenas, Art Department Co-ordinator: Susannah Carradine, Set Designer: Noelle King, Set Designer: William Law Iii, Set Designer: Jeff Ozimek, Set Designer (Addit Phot): Charisse Cardenas, Set Decorator: Cheryl Carasik, Set Dresser: Christopher Casey, Set Dresser: Chris Kennedy, Set Dresser: Dean Lakoff, Set Dresser: Steven Light-Orr, Set Dresser: Ryan Rittmiller, Set Dresser: Mike Thurman, Set Dresser (Washington DC Unit): Chris Ashley, Set Dresser (Washington DC Unit): Stephen G. Shifflette, Set Dresser (Washington DC Unit): E. Parker Webb, Jason Wicksell, On-set Dresser: Carol Ann Napier, On-set Dresser (Washington DC Unit): Charlie Montoya, Property Master: Robin L. Miller, Propmaster (2nd Unit): Skip Crank, Propmaster (Addit Phot): J.P. Jones, Construction Co-ordinator: John E. Stone, Construction Co-ordinator (Wash DC Unit): Michael Davis, Construction Co-ordinator (Addit Phot): Robert J. Carlyle, Costume Designer: Jacqueline West, Assistant Costume Designer: Holly Davis, Costume Supervisor: Lisa Nora Lövaas, Costumer for Russell Crowe: Michael Castellano, Key Costumer (LA): Meg Matthews-hyman, Key Costumer (Washington DC Unit): Susan Antonelli, Key Set Costumer: Donna O'Neal, Set Costumer: Brenda Donoho, Costumer: Naomi Gathmann, Amanda W. Mclaughlin, Costumer (Washington DC Unit): Mara Majorowicz, Derek B. Sullivan, Department Head Make-up: Felicity Bowring, Department Head Make-up (Addit Phot): Julie Hewitt, Key Make-up: Denise Paulson, Make-up Artist for Russell Crowe: John Caglione Jr, Make-up Artist for Ben Affleck: John E. Jackson, Department Head Hair: Kelvin R. Trahan, Department Head Hairstylist (Addit Phot): Frances Mathias, Key Hair: Catherine A. Marcotte, Hairstylist for Russell Crowe: Toni-Ann Walker, Main Titles by: PIC, End Titles by: Scarlet Letters, Digital Intermediate by: EFilm, Negative Management: Mo Henry, Digital Opticals by: CIS Hollywood, Film Stock: Kodak, Camera Cranes & Dollies by: Inc. Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Aerial Camera Systems Provided by: Inc SpaceCam Systems, Music by: Alex Heffes, Guitars: Leo Abrahams, Alex Heffes, Human Beatbox: Schlomo, Drums: Dimitri Tikovoi, Cristal Baschet: Thomas Bloch, Musical Sculptures/Percussion: Steve Hubback, Paul Clarvis, Orchestrator: Geoff Alexander, Additional Orchestration: Tim Davies, Orchestral Leader: Kenneth Sillito, Additional Arrangements: Mark Kilian, Music Supervisor: Nick Angel, Score Co-ordinator/Contractor: Hilary Skewes, Score Co-ordinator/Contractor at: Buick Productions, Score Produced by: Flood, Additional Music Produced by: Flood, Score Co-produced by: Alex Heffes, Exec i/Charge of Music for Universl Pics: Kathy Nelson, Music Editor: Lee Scott, Music Editor (UK): John Warhurst, [Music] Recording Engineer: Andrew Dudman, Original Score Mixed by: Andy Richards, Original Score Mixed at: Out of Eden, Orchestra Recorded at: AIR Studios (London), [Orchestra] Recording Engineer: Geoff Foster, Music Consultant: Kirsten Lane, Music Consultant: Right Music Limited, Karaoke Choreographer: Stacy Walker, 'Peter and the Wolf' Choreographer: Greg Graham, Sound Designer: Jay Wilkinson, Production Sound Mixer: Mark Ulano, Sound Mixer (Addit Phot): Jim Stuebe, Boom Operator: Tom Hartig, Re-recording Mixer: Skip Lievsay, Re-recording Mixer: Craig Berkey, Tim LeBlanc, Supervising Sound Editor: Skip Lievsay, Dialogue Supervisor: Byron Wilson, Dialogue Editor: Dave Bach, Sound Effects Editor: Craig Berkey, ADR Supervisor: Byron Wilson, ADR Mixer: Howard London, Foley Artist: Hilda Hodges, Foley Artist: David Lee Fein, Foley Mixer: David Jobe, Stunt Co-ordinator: Doug Coleman, Stunt Co-ordinator (Washington DC Unit): Allen Robinson, Stunt Co-ordinator (Addit Phot): Keith Adams, Stand-in for Russell Crowe: David Oliver, Stand-in for Rachel McAdams: Emily Schweitz, News Media Consultant: R.B. Brenner, D.C. Consultant: Cody Shearer, Aerial Co-ordinator (Addit Phot): Peter Mckernan, Dolby Sound Consultant: Trevor Ward, Special Thanks to: Washington Post, Based on the BBC Television series: BBC, Dialect Coach for Russell Crowe: Judi Dickerson, Publicist: Rob Harris, Filmed in part at: Culver Studios
Cast
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Russell Crowe (Cal McAffrey), Ben Affleck (Congressman Stephen Collins), Rachel McAdams (Della Frye), Robin Wright Penn (Anne Collins), Jason Bateman (Dominic Foy), Jeff Daniels (Republican Senator George Fergus), Helen Mirren (Cameron Lynne), Michael Berresse (Robert Bingham), Harry Lennix (Detective Donald Bell), Josh Mostel (Pete), Michael Weston (Hank), Barry Shabaka Henley (Gene Stavitz), Viola Davis (Dr Judith Franklin), David Harbour (PointCorp insider), Sarah Lord (Mandi), Tuck Milligan (PointCorp executive), Stephen Park (Chris Kawai), Brennan Brown (Andrew Pell), Maria Thayer (Sonia Baker), Wendy Makkena (Greer Thornton), Zoe Lister-jones (Jessy), Michael Jace (Officer Brown), Rob Benedict (Milt), Ladell Preston (Deshaun Stagg), Dan Brown (Vernon Sando), Katy Mixon (Rhonda Silver), Shane Edelman (D.A. Purcell), Maurice Burnice Harcum (Ben's cashier), Cornell Womack (junior detective 1), Nat Benchley (junior detective 2), Gregg Binkley (Ferris), Trula Marcus (Carol), Carolyn Barrett (policewoman escorting Della), Wil Love (Iowan congressman), David Copeland Goodman (Graves), John Badila (Mr James), Brigid Cleary (Mrs James), Joy Spears (waitress/dancer 1), Brandi Oglesby (waitress/dancer 2), Stacey Walker (waitress/dancer 3), R.B. Brenner (Globe production manager), Lucia Navarro (Telemundo reporter), Chris Matthews (MSNBC reporter), Lou Dobbs (CNN reporter), James Vance Iii (reporter), Sharon Dugan (business woman), Noel Werking (business man), Rose Coleman (Jackie), Lee Von Ernst (ICU nurse), Richard Ruyle (karaoke singer), Susan Stuart Brazell (karaoke bar hostess), Herbert 'Chris' Gordon (news reporter 1), Keith Anthony Garvin (news reporter 2), Julie Carey (news reporter 3), Eun Yang (news reporter 4), Denae D'arcy (news reporter 5), Natasha Chughtai (news reporter 6), Al Cerullo (helicopter pilot), Greg Graham (the wolf), Eric Hatch (Peter), Josh Rhodes (the hunter)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Positif n581/582 Jul/Aug 2009 Pages: 139-140Title: De A à Z notes sur les filmsAuthor: CODELLI, Lorenzo Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 66-85
Title: 20 to watch in 2009Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews for twenty films due to be released in 2009. Some contain brief production information and interviews.
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Pages: 40-42
Title: In cinemas: State of PlayAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n6 June 2009 Page: 76
Title: Reviews: Films: State of PlayAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n238 April 2009 Pages: 139-144
Title: In conversation with Russell CroweAuthor: PALMER, Martyn Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview and profile of actor Russell Crowe. Crowe discusses his film career and in particular STATE OF PLAY, working with Sir Ridley Scott and his approach to acting. Plus a sidebar on Crowe's five best film performances.
In: Screen International n1686 17 Apr 2009 Page: 21
Title: Reviews: State of PlayAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Page: 148
Title: At home/DVD new: State of PlayAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 20 Apr 2009 Page: 18,21
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n237 March 2009 Pages: 14-17
Title: News etc.: State of PlayArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of the film adaptation STATE OF PLAY with comments about the film's production from director Kevin Macdonald.
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n2 Mar/Apr 2009 Pages: 25-29
Title: No time for PlayAuthor: CLINES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriters Matthew Michael Carnahan, Tony Gilroy and Billy Ray talk about their contributions to the process of adapting the BBC series STATE OF PLAY into a feature film.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n5 May 2009 Pages: 36-40,42-47
Title: On the recordAuthor: WITMER, Jon D. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Rodrigo Prieto discusses his use of mixed formats when shooting Kevin Macdonald's STATE OF PLAY.
In: American Cinematographer v89 n6 June 2008 Pages: 88,90-91
Title: Post focus: Prieto uses 3cP-ASC CDL on State of PlayAuthor: WITMER, Jon D. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Rodrigo Prieto discusses the post-production workflows for Kevin McDonald's STATE OF PLAY
In: The Hollywood Reporter v403 n14 25 Jan 2008 Page: 38
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1626 4 Jan 2008 Pages: 22-23
Title: 2008 preview: Hitting the high notesAuthor: LODDERHOSE, Diana Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films expected to do well at the 2008 international box office.
In: Empire n230 August 2008 Page: 115
Title: The big preview: State of PlayAuthor: PALMER, Martyn Article type: PreviewLanguage: English