Madonna’s directorial debut W.E has been given a release date and it’s this year…but only for New York and Los Angeles.

As reported by THR, the Weinstein Co. distributed film will open December 9th 2011 in New York and Los Angeles with plans for a wider distribution in January next year.

The article also provides a little bit more information about the story which had been previously reported as 2 stories running concurrently, here’s a little more detail;

The film tells the story of a young woman who becomes enthralled with the love affair between Wallis Simpson and the British monarch, who famously abdicated the throne for the woman he loved. Their romance is in stark contrast to the woman’s own unhappy marriage — and an example to follow.

As we’ve stated before, it will be very interesting in seeing how the film portrays Wallace … Read More »

Madonna’s directorial debut W.E has been given a release date and it’s this year…but only for New York and Los Angeles.

As reported by THR, the Weinstein Co. distributed film will open December 9th 2011 in New York and Los Angeles with plans for a wider distribution in January next year.

The article also provides a little bit more information about the story which had been previously reported as 2 stories running concurrently, here’s a little more detail;

The film tells the story of a young woman who becomes enthralled with the love affair between Wallis Simpson and the British monarch, who famously abdicated the throne for the woman he loved. Their romance is in stark contrast to the woman’s own unhappy marriage — and an example to follow.

As we’ve stated before, it will be very interesting in seeing how the film portrays Wallace … Read More »

Written by: Stoic Taco

The story of King Edward VIII and Wallace Simpson has been brought to the big screen in W.E by the Material Girl herself, Madonna.

Madonna assumed the role of both writer and director for W.E, a two tier romantic drama which focuses on the affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.

W.E marks the second time that Madonna has stepped behind the camera, the first being 2008′s Filth and Wisdom which is currently rated at a poor 26% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Will W.E score any better?

I am pretty sure that it will do some decent business given that the Weinstein Co has just secured the distribution rights for America, bringing the spotlight to the film and given Madonna an extra vote of support as a … Read More »