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Chris Weitz

Chris Weitz

  1. Hollywood director steps into row over Alabama's tough immigration law
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 1 hour ago

    Hollywood film director Chris Weitz has joined the campaign to repeal Alabama's harsh new laws targeting undocumented Hispanics, creating a series of four short videos that seek to expose the cruelty and racial prejudice that he suggests are inherent...

  2. 'The people in charge have decided Hispanics have no place in Alabama' - video
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 1 hour ago

    Chris Weitz's new film series Is This Alabama?

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    Director Chris Weitz arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

    Director Chris Weitz arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. View Photo »

  4. The eventual aim is not just to be nice to illegal immigrants—although I recommend that.
    – Chris Weitz SOURCE: MSN Entertainment 2 months ago
  5. Q&A: A Better Life Actor Demián Bichir on Gaining 20 Pounds for His Role and Rubbing Elbows with Brangelina
    Vanity Fair logo Vanity Fair 5 days ago
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    Coming from the role of Fidel Castro, which is exactly the opposite kind of personality, it was a real challenge to tell all of [Carlos’s] humbleness and worri[es] about his son. You can only achieve that if you have an expert taking care of you, like...

  6. Friends of the 'Robsten' Duo Speak Up: 'They're Madly in Love'
    International Business Times logo International Business Times 5 days ago

    "I want to see them succeed. I want to see them retain their essential humanity. I like them very much. What I also wish for them are happy lives that aren't impinged on too much by the downside of the great things that have happened to them," shared...

  7. Andy Serkis strips, Patton Oswalt riffs at Santa Barbara film
    Reuters Mobile logo Reuters Mobile 1 week ago

    At the end of the night, after all five honorees had received their Virtuoso Awards, Karger asked them all to share their favorite moment from the long awards-season grind. Bichir began by mentioning a trip to Washington, where he and "A Better Life"...

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago
    Director Chris Weitz and his wife Mercedes Rodriguez arrive at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

    Director Chris Weitz and his wife Mercedes Rodriguez arrive at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. View Photo »

  9. I remember having this call from my agents about meeting with Chris Weitz
    SOURCE: MSN Entertainment 2 months ago
  10. Director Chris Weitz on "A Better Life"
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 7 months ago
  11. SBIFF 2012: Virtuosos Include Hilarious Patton Oswalt, Shirtless Andy Serkis
    Hollywood Reporter logo Hollywood Reporter 1 week ago

    The other five were separately and then collectively interviewed by moderator Dave Karger of Entertainment Weekly. Bichir was the first in the hot seat. The longtime Mexican character actor recounted how he met director Chris Weitz after being asked to...

  12. Demian Bichir on What It Means to Be American
    The New York Times logo The New York Times 2 weeks ago

    There’s also “A Better Life,” which earned its star Demian Bichir a surprise best actor nomination (and a fun, tequila-filled morning of celebration). In the film, directed by Chris Weitz (“American Pie,” “About a Boy”), Mr. Bichir plays an...

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About Chris Weitz

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Christopher John Weitz (born 1969, New York City, New York), is an Academy Award nominated producer, writer and director. He is best known for his work with his brother, Paul Weitz, on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy, as well as directing the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass. Full Article

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  1. Director Chris Weitz and his wife Mercedes Rodriguez arrive at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Director Chris Weitz and his wife Mercedes Rodriguez arrive at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

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  2. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 14: Producer Chris Weitz and actor Demian Bichir attend the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grant and Nominees Brunch held at BOA Steakhouse on January 14, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 14: Producer Chris Weitz and actor Demian Bichir attend the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grant and Nominees Brunch held at BOA Steakhouse on January 14, 2012 in West Hollywood, California.

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  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Actor Demián Bichir, director Chris Weitz and moderator Sharon Waxman attend TheWrap's Awards Season Screening Series Presents 'A Better Life' - Q&A on November 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Actor Demián Bichir, director Chris Weitz and moderator Sharon Waxman attend TheWrap's Awards Season Screening Series Presents 'A Better Life' - Q&A on November 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  4. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actor Demián Bichir (L) and director Chris Weitz speak at TheWrap's Awards Season Screening Series Presents 'A Better Life' - Q&A on November 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actor Demián Bichir (L) and director Chris Weitz speak at TheWrap's Awards Season Screening Series Presents 'A Better Life' - Q&A on November 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Actor Demian Bichir (L) and director Chris Weitz (R) arrives at Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards Presented By Los Angeles Confidential Magazine at The Conga Room at L.A. Live on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Actor Demian Bichir (L) and director Chris Weitz (R) arrives at Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards Presented By Los Angeles Confidential Magazine at The Conga Room at L.A. Live on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  6. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz and actress Ana de la Reguera arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz and actress Ana de la Reguera arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz speaks the intro at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz speaks the intro at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  8. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Ana de la Reguera and director Chris Weitz attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Ana de la Reguera and director Chris Weitz attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  9. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz attends 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz attends 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  10. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Producers Christian McLaughlin and Jami Gertz, director Chris Weitz and producer Stacey Lubliner attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Producers Christian McLaughlin and Jami Gertz, director Chris Weitz and producer Stacey Lubliner attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California...

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  11. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Kristen Stewart and director Chris Weitz attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Kristen Stewart and director Chris Weitz attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  12. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Taylor Lautner and director Chris Weitz attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Taylor Lautner and director Chris Weitz attend 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  13. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actor Demian Bichir, director Chris Weitz and actor Taylor Lautner arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actor Demian Bichir, director Chris Weitz and actor Taylor Lautner arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  14. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz and wife Mercedes Martinez arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz and wife Mercedes Martinez arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  15. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Producer Paul Junger Witt, Summit Entertainment President and CEO Patrick Wachsberger, actors Demian Bichir and Jose Julian, director Chris Weitz, Summit Entertainment Head of Production Erik Feig, and producer Christian McLaughlin arrive at 'A Better Life'... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Producer Paul Junger Witt, Summit Entertainment President and CEO Patrick Wachsberger, actors Demian Bichir and Jose Julian, director Chris Weitz, Summit Entertainment Head of Production Erik Feig, and producer Christian McLaughlin arrive at 'A Better Life'...

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  16. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actors Demian Bichir and Jose Julian, director Chris Weitz and rock band Ozomatli arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actors Demian Bichir and Jose Julian, director Chris Weitz and rock band Ozomatli arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  17. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actor Demian Bichir, Festival Director Rebecca Yeldham, actor Jose Julian and director Chris Weitz arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actor Demian Bichir, Festival Director Rebecca Yeldham, actor Jose Julian and director Chris Weitz arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A.

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  18. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz and actress Kristen Stewart arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Director Chris Weitz and actress Kristen Stewart arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  19. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Producer Christian McLaughlin with actors Chelsea Rendon, Taylor Lautner and Demian Bichir, director Chris Weitz and actress Kristen Stewart arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Producer Christian McLaughlin with actors Chelsea Rendon, Taylor Lautner and Demian Bichir, director Chris Weitz and actress Kristen Stewart arrive at 'A Better Life' World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas...

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  20. Director Chris Weitz, left, and actress Kristen Stewart arrive at the premiere of the feature film "A Better Life" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The film opens in limited release on June 24. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Director Chris Weitz, left, and actress Kristen Stewart arrive at the premiere of the feature film "A Better Life" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The film opens in limited release on June 24.

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  21. Actor Chris Weitz arrives at the premiere of the feature film "A Better Life" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The film opens in limited release on June 24. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Actor Chris Weitz arrives at the premiere of the feature film "A Better Life" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The film opens in limited release on June 24.

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Director Chris Weitz and his wife Mercedes Rodriguez arrive at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

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  1. The eventual aim is not just to be nice to illegal immigrants—although I recommend that.
    – Chris Weitz SOURCE: MSN Entertainment 2 months ago
  2. I remember having this call from my agents about meeting with Chris Weitz
    SOURCE: MSN Entertainment 2 months ago
  3. There’s a lot of discrimination in both films
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