‘Miss Conception’ on DVD

Posted on: July 31, 2008 | Filed under: Film News, Miss Conception | 0 Comments

First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of MISS CONCEPTION. Written by Camilla Leslie and directed by Eric Styles, MISS CONCEPTION follows baby-crazed Georgina Scott (Heather Graham, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) as she races against her ticking biological clock to conceive a child through unconventional, but comedic methods. The DVD is in stores August 5, 2008 at an SRP of $24.98.

Georgina Scott is a broody 33 year-old, who sends her boyfriend, Zak, (Tom Ellis) packing when it has become apparent that he doesn’t share her desire for a bundle of joy. Zak sets off on a documentary shoot in hopes that she’ll cool off in his absence. But Georgina discovers that early menopause runs in her family and heads for a specialist with her reluctant best friend, Clem (Mia Kirshner, “The L Word”), in tow. Learning that her baby making days are numbered, Georgina enlists Clem and their camp pal, Justin (Orlando Seale), to make the most of it. A battle plan is drawn up but their escapades become increasingly frantic as Georgina explores internet sperm donors, night clubbers, a love struck co-worker and funeral-goers in her desperate and hilarious attempts to beat the biological clock.

MISS CONCEPTION– Specifications
Running Time – 94 Minutes
Rated – R
Pre-book Date – July 1, 2008
Street Date – August, 5, 2008
Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
SRP: $24.98
Aspect ratio: 16×9
Special Features: Previews and Subtitles (English and Spanish)

ABOUT FIRST LOOK STUDIOS
First Look Studios, a leading independent supplier in the entertainment marketplace, acquires, markets and distributes feature films, television series and specialty programming, and owns a vast title library of contemporary and classic product. With distribution through Theatrical, DVD, Television and Digital channels, FLS has enjoyed success with such recent releases as The Contract, Day of the Dead and Paris Je T’aime, as well as television series such as The Cosby Show, Cybill and Grace Under Fire, FLS also distributes the extremely successful UFC fights and “Ghost Hunters” series. FLS’ upcoming releases include August, Transsiberian and Sukiyaki Western Django.

SheKnows ‘Miss Conception’ clip

Posted on: June 10, 2008 | Filed under: Media Alerts, Miss Conception | 0 Comments

This is the first film clip I’ve seen that features Mia, so I thought I’d post it here for you guys. I know the film hasn’t gotten the greatest reviews ever, but Mia and Heather look utterly adorable and I’m excited to see them in a project together.

Source: SheKnows.com

‘Miss Conception’ Trailer

Posted on: April 29, 2008 | Filed under: Film News, Media Alerts, Miss Conception | 4 Comments

Click here to watch it at traileraddict.com.

Mia in Diva magazine

Posted on: April 21, 2008 | Filed under: Media Alerts | 3 Comments

Mia is featured in the May 2008 issue of Diva magazine (see excerpt below). I’ll be adding some scans that Mifunes sent in a little later today.

Mia Kirshner: Jenny’s nice sideAs The L Word’s author Jenny Schecter, she’s the girl we love to hate. But as DIVA found out, off-screen Mia Kirshner is her character’s antithesis. Interview by IVANA SLOANE

Let’s face it, poor old Jenny didn’t have much going for her from the start. After she broke the lovely Marina’s heart – and lied about cheating on her boyfriend, Tim – in Season One, she decided she’d become an author, and got all pretentious.

In Season Four we watched our troubled heroine wreak revenge on a literary critic by seducing her veterinarian girlfriend. Don’t get us started on the dog she adopted and had put down by the vet in question. Put simply, Schecter is no people-pleaser, and it’s precisely because of this that actress Mia Kirshner is drawn to her.

Kirshner positively laps up the challenge of playing the most hated lesbian character since Vinegar Tits on Prisoner: Cell Block H, and for that we salute her. But there’s more: when she’s not busy on the set in Vancouver, Mia is working on a book to raise awareness of misplaced peoples from the Far East, the profits from which she plans to donate to Amnesty International. When we asked her her favourite charity, in a heartbeat she told us it was Médecins Sans Frontièrs. So big up to Ms Mia: feminist, philanthropist and cover star.

Scan help

Posted on: March 12, 2008 | Filed under: Media Alerts | 2 Comments

Mifunes recently emailed me and mentioned that Mia is supposed to be featured in the March 2008 issue of Vogue, but neither of us are sure of which country’s Vogue this might be. I’ve looked in the US one, have searched eBay and Google as well, but have yet to find out if this the correct issue or from what country it might be. If any of you know and could either let me know which version to look for or send in scans (full credit will be given), I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

‘Miss Conception’ Acquired by First Look

Posted on: March 11, 2008 | Filed under: Film News, Miss Conception | 0 Comments

First Look Studios is pleased to announce the acquisition of “Miss Conception,” formerly titled “Buy Borrow and Steal,” starring Heather Graham, Mia Kirshner and Tom Ellis. The film is directed by Eric Styles, written by Camilla Leslie and produced by Doris Kirch. Blue Angel Films limited co-produced with Miromar Entertainment AG, in association with BBS Productions Ltd and the support of Northern Ireland Screen.

Recently acquired by First Look Studios at the Berlin film Festival, The deal was brokered by First Look’s EVP of Acquisitions, Gary Hirsch, and Oliver Mahrdt of Hanns Wolters International.

“Miss Conception” tells the story of Georgina (Heather Graham), a broody 33-year-old woman who sends her partner packing when it becomes obvious that he does not share her desire for children. Zak (Tom Ellis) hopes she’ll cool off while he is away on a planned business trip. But Georgina, discovering early menopause runs in her family, hears her biological clock ticking like an atom bomb and must answer the call. She turns to her reluctant best friend Clem (Mia Kirshner) to recruit the perfect but unsuspecting man to fulfill her dreams for a child.

“I’m delighted to have First Look Studios releasing the film theatrically in the US,” says Oliver Mahrdt. “The producer Doris Kirch and co-producer Michel Morales are looking forward to the world premiere at the 25th anniversary of the Miami Film Festival tonight.”

“I am confident that women will relate to Heather’s character in this light-hearted look at a dilemma that millions of women face. At the same time, men will enjoy watching Heather and Mia Kirshner so it is a perfect date movie,” says Gary Hirsch.

“Miss Conception” is slated for a June 2008 release.

Source: sys-con.com

“L Word” ending run on Showtime

Posted on: March 11, 2008 | Filed under: Television News, The L Word | 1 Comment

“The L Word” is set to take its final bow. Showtime has renewed the lesbian drama for a sixth and final season, which will make it one of the premium network’s longest-running series.

Eight episodes have been ordered, targeted to go into production in early summer for an early 2009 premiere.

While past seasons generally have consisted of 12-13 episodes each, Showtime executives and series creator/executive producer Ilene Chaiken believed that eight additional episodes were creatively what was needed to wrap up the story lines.

“The L Word” follows a group of Los Angeles-based friends as they navigate careers, families, friendships, personal struggles and romantic relationships. The series became the first lesbian primetime drama on television when it debuted in January 2004. Its stars include Jennifer Beals and Mia Kirshner.

Chaiken, who created the series with Kathy Greenberg and Michele Abbott, said the show will live on, interactively.

“This is by no means the end of ‘The L Word,’” she said. “The brand and the social network community, OurChart.com, will continue to live and be a destination for lesbians everywhere and a lasting tribute to what ‘The L Word’ has accomplished.”

She added that fan input will play a part in wrapping up the series’ story lines, noting the role that viewer input has played in the past.

“The L Word,” which received a GLAAD Award for best drama series, also has a big following in virtual world Second Life and has spawned such branded products as perfume, jewelry and books. The Season 5 finale is set to air March 23.

Source: reuters.com

‘Buy Borrow Steal’ retitled

Posted on: March 11, 2008 | Filed under: Film News, Miss Conception | 0 Comments

According to various online sources, the title of Mia’s upcoming film ‘Buy Borrow Steal’ has been changed to ‘Miss Conception.’ As I stated on my Heather Graham site, I am not a fan of this new title and if I weren’t a fan of Mia and Heather and didn’t know anything about the film, the title would make me walk past it in a video store. I wish the filmmakers and producers well when it is released in theaters and when it comes out on DVD, but I just don’t feel that this particular title was the best choice in the end.

‘I Live Here’ release date

Posted on: February 19, 2008 | Filed under: I Live Here | 3 Comments

Thanks goes out to Mifunes for this lovely tidbit of information…Mia’s book, ‘I Live Here’ is finally going to be released on October 14, 2008 and is currently available for pre-order via amazon.com, amazon.co.uk and amazon.ca. I was honestly beginning to think that it may never see the light of day because the release date kept getting pushed back time and time again. I’ve already placed my order, so be sure and order your copy soon to. Happy ordering everyone!

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