25 October 2008, by Webmaster
Meryl Streep film replaces ’The Soloist’
Miramax’s "Doubt" has been slotted as the new opener for AFI FEST 2008. An unfinished version of helmer John Patrick Shanley’s period drama starring Meryl Streep will replace "The Soloist," which Paramount pulled after moving the pic’s release to March 2009.
Paramount’s move came eight days before "The Soloist’s" world preem at the fest.
Though "greatly disappointed," AFI FEST artistic director Rose Kuo promised to fill the slot in 24 hours, putting (...)