Breaking News in Yuba County
| Breaking News in Yuba County | |
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| Directed by | Tate Taylor |
| Written by | Amanda Idoko |
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| Cinematography | Christina Voros |
| Edited by | Lucy Donaldson |
| Music by | Jeff Beal [1] |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Releasing |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $67,033 |
Breaking News in Yuba County is a 2021 American comedy-drama crime film directed and co-produced by Tate Taylor, from a screenplay written by Amanda Idoko. It stars Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Awkwafina, Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, Juliette Lewis, Samira Wiley, Jimmi Simpson, Clifton Collins Jr., Bridget Everett, Dominic Burgess, Keong Sim, Chris Lowell, Matthew Modine and Ellen Barkin.
It was released in the United States on February 12, 2021, by American International Pictures (distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/United Artists Releasing) to generally critical and commercial failure.
Premise
A woman buries the body of her husband after he dies of a heart attack when caught cheating on her and struggles to keep it secret.
Cast
- Allison Janney as Sue Buttons
- Mila Kunis as Nancy
- Regina Hall as Detective Cam Harris
- Awkwafina as Mina
- Samira Wiley as Jonelle
- Bridget Everett as Leah Norton
- Jimmi Simpson as Petey Buttons
- Keong Sim as Mr. Kim
- Juliette Lewis as Gloria Michaels
- Wanda Sykes as Rita
- Ellen Barkin as Debbie
- Dominic Burgess as Captain Riggens
- Matthew Modine as Karl Buttons
- Chris Lowell as Steve
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Raj
- T.C. Matherne as Officer Jones
- Tate Taylor as Attractive Customer
- Lucy Faust as Janet
Production
In October 2018, it was announced Allison Janney and Laura Dern had joined the cast of the film, with Tate Taylor directing from a screenplay by Amanda Idoko. Taylor, Jake Gyllenhaal, Riva Marker and Franklin Leonard will serve as producers under their NineStories and Wyolah Films banner, while AGC Studios will produce.[2] In May 2019, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Awkwafina, Samira Wiley, Bridget Everett, Jimmi Simpson and Keong Sim joined the cast of the film, with Juliette Lewis, Ellen Barkin and Wanda Sykes in advanced negotiations to join. Laura Dern was previously aboard but had to drop out of the production for scheduling reasons.[3][4] In June 2019, Dominic Burgess, Matthew Modine and Chris Lowell joined the cast of the film.[5][6] In July 2019, Clifton Collins Jr. joined the cast of the film.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 3, 2019 in Natchez, Mississippi[8][9] and was completed on July 19, 2019.[10]
Release
In October 2020, after AGC International acquired international distribution rights to the film, American International Pictures acquired American distribution rights, after Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer relaunched the studio that month as a label for films they will acquire for digital and limited theatrical releases. It was released on February 12, 2021.[11] It was previously scheduled to be released on January 29, 2021 before being delayed to the current date.[12]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews, with an average of 3.70/10.[13] According to Metacritic, which sampled seven critics and calculated a weighted average score of 24 out of 100, the film received "generally unfavorable reviews".[14]
References
- ^ Con, Eduardo (November 10, 2020). "JEFF BEAL PARA LA COMEDIA DRAMÁTICA BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY" [JEFF BEAL FOR THE COMEDY-DRAMA BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY]. AsturScore (in Spanish). Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 26, 2018). "Allison Janney, Laura Dern to Star in Tate Taylor's 'Breaking News in Yuba County'". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ Hopewell, John (May 15, 2019). "Nicole Kidman, Elizabeth Debicki, John Sayles Set for Projects From 'Moonfall' Backer AGC Studios (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ Mila Kunis, Awkwafina, Regina Hall, Samira Wiley Among Cast Joining Allison Janney In Tate Taylor’s All-Star ‘Breaking News In Yuba County’ — Cannes
- ^ "Dominic Burgess". Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 7, 2019). "'Breaking News In Yuba County': First Look At Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall; Matthew Modine Among Cast To Join". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (July 11, 2019). "'Westworld' Actor Clifton Collins Jr. Joins Tate Taylor's 'Breaking News In Yuba County'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ Hawkins, Scott (June 3, 2019). "Movie extras needed for filming of 'Breaking News in Yuba County'". Natchez Democrat. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "New tax incentives mean Mississippi is 'off to the races' on luring big film productions". Magnolia State. May 7, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: TATE TAYLOR'S 'BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY' WILL BEGIN FILMING JUNE 7TH & WRAP JULY 19TH IN NATCHEZ". Geeks Worldwide. June 2, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ "All the movies you'll want to stream in 2021 (including 'The Woman in the Window')". USA Today. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ McNary (October 7, 2020). "Allison Janney's Drama 'Breaking News in Yuba County' Bought by MGM". Dave. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "Breaking News in Yuba County Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
