Franco Nero: Last News

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian screen legend Franco Nero is having a busy year. “Recon,” the Robert Port-directed World War II thriller in which he stars, opened theatrically on Veteran’s Day in the U.S.

 So it is something of a surprise to learn that actually Vanessa Redgrave is a total softie who adores long walks on the beach, delights in receiving lavish bouquets, and ­cherishes the love that has bloomed in her late-in-life marriage.“I am very romantic,” says her ­husband of 14 years, Italian acting legend Franco Nero, a youthful, blue-eyed 78-year-old veteran of more than 230 films. “I’m a man who loves to dream.“She loves flowers, so I have to do that.

Dave McNary Film ReporterScreen Media has bought all U.S. rights to the comedy-drama “Off the Rails,” starring the late Kelly Preston, Jenny Seagrove, Sally Phillips, Elizabeth Dormer-Phillips, Ben Miller, Franco Nero and Judi Dench.Screen Media plans to release the film in theaters and on demand in the first half of 2021.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Fathom Events and Brainstorm Media are teaming on the theatrical release of Recon, the Robert Port military thriller starring Alexander Ludwig, Sam Keeley, Chris Brochu and Franco Nero. They are aiming to premiere the pic, set during World War II and based on a true story, as an exclusive one-night nationwide event November 10, the day before Veterans Day.So far, the companies have lined up screenings on almost 350 screens at AMC and Regal venues as well as at smaller exhibitors, with an eye on 500 total before the event, which will feature behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and crew at each screening.