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VIDEOS Set Tour with Bill Murray

Join Bill Murray as he takes you on a special tour of the set of MOONRISE KINGDOM in Newport Rhode Island.

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Slideshow MOONRISE KINGDOM Cannes After-Party

After Wes Anderson’s MOONRISE KINGDOM opened the Cannes Film Festival, guests and filmmakers made a special midnight cocktail party for the film their final destination.

Interactive Meet the characters of MOONRISE KINGDOM

From Scout Master Ward, Field Officer of Troop 55 to Captain Sharp, Island Police of New Penzance, explore their worlds in our interactive character posters.

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VIDEOS Welcome to the Island of New Penzance

Join Bob Balaban as he narrates a series of guided tours from the set of MOONRISE KINGDOM featuring Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Wes Anderson.

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MOONRISE KINGDOM may be Bill Murray’s sixth film with Wes Anderson, but Murray remains as fresh and original as ever. From his hilarious 80s spoofs to his profound performances in work like LOST IN TRANSLATION, Murray never fails to surprise and amaze.

Wes Anderson The Realm of MOONRISE KINGDOM

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From staging theatrical extravaganzas in high school to capturing young love in MOONRISE KINGDOM, Wes Anderson creates magical and imaginative worlds that reflect his singular creative vision.

Bruce Willis | New Horizons in MOONRISE KINGDOM

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From the smart-cracking detectives of Moonlighting and Die Hard to his smart career choices – such as his latest film, MOONRISE KINGDOM – Bruce Willis remains one of Hollywood's most durable stars.

Edward Norton | Imitating The Inimitable Wes

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As Scout Master Ward in MOONRISE KINGDOM, Ed Norton is a new talent in Wes Anderson’s magical universe. But the actor’s extraordinary skill in taking on a range of complex characters has been well-known for a decade and half.

Frances McDormand | A Newcomer in Wes Anderson’s Kingdom

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Frances McDormand has risen to become one of film’s most respected actresses for the depth and humanity she brings to her characters, as well as her seemingly magical ability to transform herself from role to role.

Jason Schwartzman | A Familiar Face in the Anderson Kingdom

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While Jason Schwartzman comes from cinematic royalty, his rise to stardom has been a carefully navigated course that reflects his many interests and loves, including working with friend Wes Anderson on MOONRISE KINGDOM.

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As the stern Social Services in MOONRISE KINGDOM, Tilda Swinton cuts a striking figure. But it's a presence honed from decades of working with some of the world’s great film artists and sharpened by her brilliant performances.

Inside Our Movies That Special Sixties Summer

From hand-picked wall murals to Texas-sourced trailer homes, Wes Anderson and his design team carefully considered every object to capture the just right sensibility of the early sixties.

Inside Our Movies Following the Story’s Thread

From Suzy’s shoes to Scouts’ socks, every stitch of costume was created to reflect and resonate with Wes Anderson’s imaginary world in MOONRISE KINGDOM.

Inside Our Movies A Magical Place

From using high-tech computer location search tools to deploying low-impact production techniques, the filmmakers worked hard to keep their set and location a magical place.

Moonrise Kingdom The Kids Are Just Right

Inside Our Movies The Kids Are Just Right

After being hand-picked by Wes Anderson, MOONRISE KINGDOM’s young central couple get the lesson of a lifetime working next to stars like Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand and more.

Slideshow 1965: The Year of MOONRISE KINGDOM

Wes Anderson’s MOONRISE KINGDOM covers the events that took place on the imaginary island of New Penzance during the summer of 1965. To look at what was happening elsewhere, we take a stroll back in time to cover the rest of the world in 1965.

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Moonrise Kingdom is the new movie directed by two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Rushmore). Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness.

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News from Moonrise Kingdom

SheKnows Gets to Know MOONRISE KINGDOM Jared Gilman

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 24, 2012

WSJ Discovers "The World of Wes Anderson"

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 24, 2012

Randall Poster's MOONRISE KINGDOM Character Playlists

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 24, 2012

W Magazine is "On Set: MOONRISE KINGDOM"

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 23, 2012

MTV News: Wes Anderson & Bill Murray in Cannes

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 23, 2012

Shortlist.com: MOONRISE KINGDOM Fan Posters

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 22, 2012

Moviefone Showcases MOONRISE KINGDOM's Young Talent

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 22, 2012

Check out the exclusive online debut of the MOONRISE KINGDOM Set Tour with Bill Murray on Reddit.com

via Reddit | May 21, 2012

Slate video: Wes Anderson on MOONRISE KINGDOM Cast

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 18, 2012

New York Times Finds MOONRISE KINGDOM at Cannes

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 18, 2012

Evening Standard on MOONRISE KINGDOM's Cannes Debut

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 17, 2012

Harper's Bazaar travels to Wes's World

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 16, 2012

Chicago Trib: Bill Murray Praises Wes at Cannes

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 16, 2012

Wes Anderson talks magical childhood on Slate

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 14, 2012

NY TIMES: Wes Anderson and the Power of Love

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 14, 2012

‘Moonrise Kingdom’ exclusive behind-the-scenes look with Bill Murray

via Yahoo! | May 11, 2012

Wes Anderson on the Cover of Filmmaker Magazine

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 11, 2012

MOONRISE KINGDOM & SEEKING A FRIEND make Summer Lists

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 11, 2012

Exclusive: go behind the scenes of 'Moonrise Kingdom' with Edward Norton

via Fandango | May 10, 2012

Exclusive debut of Bob Balaban BTS featurette on MTV.com: Wes Anderson

via MTV | May 9, 2012

Up for a MOONRISE KINGDOM Scavenger Hunt?

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 9, 2012

Pitchfork Up with MOONRISE KINGDOM Soundtrack

Posted by Peter Bowen | May 2, 2012

Check out the Vintage Team Photo for Moonrise Kingdom

via Yahoo! | Apr 6, 2012

Great TV Spots Directed by Wes Anderson

via Adweek | Apr 6, 2012

Wes Anderson's best (and most bizarre) characters through the years

via UGO.com | Apr 6, 2012

Wes Anderson directs two new commercials for Hyundai

via Slate.com | Apr 6, 2012

Wes Anderson's Animated Xperia Phone Ad for Sony

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 22, 2012

MOONRISE KINGDOM Opens Cannes Film Festival

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 9, 2012

Wes Anderson "From Above" Video

Posted by Peter Bowen | February 8, 2012

Focus Features Acquires Worldwide Rights to Moonrise Kingdom.

Posted by Press | May 2, 2011

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Inside Our Movies | Moonrise Kingdom

VIDEOS Set Tour with Bill Murray

Slideshow MOONRISE KINGDOM Cannes After-Party

Interactive Meet the characters of MOONRISE KINGDOM

VIDEOS Welcome to the Island of New Penzance

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people in film Jason Schwartzman

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Inside Our Movies That Special Sixties Summer

Inside Our Movies Following the Story’s Thread

Inside Our Movies A Magical Place

Inside Our Movies The Kids Are Just Right

Slideshow 1965: The Year of MOONRISE KINGDOM

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