Latest News for Battle in Seattle

Minnesota Public Radio has posted an interview with 'Battle In Seattle' director Stuart Townsend. The film stars Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin and Michelle Rodriguez. He talks about the 6 years leading up to the making of the film, financing issues and telling a story about an issue that people have strong opinions about.

redOrbit has posted an article on 'Battle In Seattle'. Directed by Stuart Townsend the film stars Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin and Michelle Rodriguez as their lives intersect during the 1999 World Trade Organization riots in Seattle. Although Theron has been dating Townsend for years, she insists she had to beg for a role after falling in love with the script.

"...It is the kind of film that, when you walk out, really makes you want to go out and be proactive..."

9News has posted an article on 'Battle In Seattle'. Directed by Stuart Townsend, the film is based on the 1999 World Trade Organization riots in Seattle. Charlize Theron, Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, Andre Benjamin, Ray Liota, Channing Tatum and Woody Harrelson round out the star studded cast.

Fair Trade, The National Debt, Stem Cell Research, Homelessness, Hurricane Katrina among topical issues in Selected Documentary and Narrative Films Charlize Theron (BATTLE IN SEATTLE) and Elvis Mitchell (THE BLACK LIST) Among Attending Filmmakers and Cast

Market Watch has posted an article about the Impact Film Festival. 'Battle in Seattle', directed by Stuart Townsend and staring Charlize Theron, has been announced as part of the festival's official lineup. Panel discussions will be held after each screening.

Battle In Seattle will screen in the Popular Program section of the 55th annual Pula Film Festival. The festival takes place between July 19 to 26th. Staring Charlize Theron, this is Stuart Townsend's directorial debut.

Read more about the program here, and find out more of the festival here.  

Just Jared has posted a piece on the 'Battle In Seattle' screening in Malibu. The film is directed by Stuart Townsend and stars Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Michelle Rodriguez, and Channing Tatum. The film is based on the World Trade Organization Riots in Seattle.

See the photos here.

The Northwest News Tribune has posted an interview with police captain Jim Pugel, who oversaw the WTO riots in Seattle. He attended the 'Battle In Seattle' premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival and discusses how accurate the film portrays the actual events.

"...I think the movie did portray what a tough crossfire those men and women of the Seattle Police Department were in during that time. We had specific directions as to which way the city wanted to go, and the men and women of the Police Department did everything they were asked to..."

Indie Wire has posted an article about the Seattle International Film Festival. Stuart Townsend's 'Battle In Seattle' opened the festivals. Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Andre Benjamin and Martin Henderson, who star in the film were all in attendance.

"...This was a perfect fit," SIFF Artistic Director Carl Spence noted. "Definitely there was electricity in the air. There was a lot of anticipation of what this film was going to be about..."

Film.com has posted a review of 'Battle In Seattle'. The film opened the Seattle International Film Festiva. Stuart Townsend trades his role as an actor to direct his first feature, starring Charlize Theron and Woody Harrelson, to name a few. Based on the 1999 WTO riots, Stuart is praised for his new found chops.

"This is one of those from out of nowhere directorial debuts, not unlike Sean Penn, where you see that there really is a second career in this guy. He really knew what the hell he was doing behind the camera and it shows."

Charlize Theron among those attending premiere

The Seattle Pi has posted an article about the 'Battle In Seattle'  screening at the SeattleInternation Film Festival. Director Stuart Townsend was on hand with stars Charlize Theron, Andre Benjamin, and Michelle Rodriguez.