The Jackie Kennedy biopic Jackie, starring Natalie Portman, has been acquired by Fox Searchlight, which plans to push the film directly into the Oscar season. Searchlight announced the acquisition early Tuesday shortly after the Pablo Larrain-directed film played at the Toronto International Film Festival. Though the market has been quiet in Toronto, Jackie has been the most hotly pursued film since its Venice Film Festival debut last week. Actress Natalie Portman could be up for another Oscar, as Jackie is set to be released in December, in time for awards season. (Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)"Pablo Larrain's 'Jackie' is a daring, one-of-a-kind cinematic portrayal of a beloved icon," said Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2016 13:41 UTC