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As this film portrays him, Truman Capote was a complex man. He was two-faced, pretentious, manipulative, caring, sensitive, hypocritical and brilliant.

The central part of this film’s success is the stellar performance from Philip Seymour Hoffman (BOOGIE NIGHTS), who needs to be nominated for the Oscar for his performance. He creates a character who is brought down by his hubris and ego, despite the fact that in the process he accomplishes his greatest artistic triumph.

Though not nearly as flashy as Hoffman, Catherine Keener as Capote’s research assistant Nelle Harper Lee, who over the course of the film gains enormous fame herself for writing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, is the heart of the film. As Capote’s friend, we see him through her eyes and still care for him despite all his jerkiness. The conversation they have at the movie premiere for MOCKINGBIRD is heartbreaking.

VIZ Media Llc. has announced a collection of fourth quarter anime releases that will make unique gift selections for the 2005 holiday season. These DVDs include exclusive box sets, the latest episodic volumes for ongoing series, as well as single DVD volumes for newly launched properties.

Following its agreement with Canadas Amberwood Ent. for the U.S. broadcast, video and merchandising rights to the animated series, THE SECRET WORLD OF BENJAMIN BEAR, PorchLight Ent. has launched its branding campaign for the preschool hero by signing a home entertainment deal with Genius Products Inc. The inaugural deal grants Genius exclusive DVD and video distribution rights in the U.S. for nine half-hour episodes. The series is already an international hit throughout Canada, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.