Oliver Stone is reteaming with Benicio Del Toro on his next turn in the director's chair, White Lies.
The New York-set drama follows Jack (Del Toro), a child of divorce that is now repeating his parents’ mistakes in his own marriage and with his troubled son. Feeling trapped, he embarks on a lust-filled journey to free himself, but only becomes more lost. When he meets a woman whose life is the opposite of his own, he begins a journey of rediscovery. Stone will direct from his own script.
White Lies will shoot in spring 2019 in New York ...
The New York-set drama follows Jack (Del Toro), a child of divorce that is now repeating his parents’ mistakes in his own marriage and with his troubled son. Feeling trapped, he embarks on a lust-filled journey to free himself, but only becomes more lost. When he meets a woman whose life is the opposite of his own, he begins a journey of rediscovery. Stone will direct from his own script.
White Lies will shoot in spring 2019 in New York ...
- 8/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Oliver Stone is reteaming with Benicio Del Toro on his next turn in the director's chair, White Lies.
The New York-set drama follows Jack (Del Toro), a child of divorce that is now repeating his parents’ mistakes in his own marriage and with his troubled son. Feeling trapped, he embarks on a lust-filled journey to free himself, but only becomes more lost. When he meets a woman whose life is the opposite of his own, he begins a journey of rediscovery. Stone will direct from his own script.
White Lies will shoot in spring 2019 in New York ...
The New York-set drama follows Jack (Del Toro), a child of divorce that is now repeating his parents’ mistakes in his own marriage and with his troubled son. Feeling trapped, he embarks on a lust-filled journey to free himself, but only becomes more lost. When he meets a woman whose life is the opposite of his own, he begins a journey of rediscovery. Stone will direct from his own script.
White Lies will shoot in spring 2019 in New York ...
- 8/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of film and TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Monday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best film in theaters right now?”, can be found at the end of this post.)
This week’s (exceedingly difficult) question: In honor of our nation’s upcoming birthday, what is the movie that still makes you most proud to be an American? Or, for foreign critics: What film most compelling sells you on the promise of America’s potential?
Joshua Rothkopf (@joshrothkopf), Time Out New York
I know there are movies that are more complex, but “Apollo 13” gets me every time. It begins with the cynical idea of an American Dream that’s already in the rearview mirror: Moon launches, once the pride of a nation, have become routine — yesterday’s news. But journalists swarm when the orbiting crew falls into jeopardy.
This week’s (exceedingly difficult) question: In honor of our nation’s upcoming birthday, what is the movie that still makes you most proud to be an American? Or, for foreign critics: What film most compelling sells you on the promise of America’s potential?
Joshua Rothkopf (@joshrothkopf), Time Out New York
I know there are movies that are more complex, but “Apollo 13” gets me every time. It begins with the cynical idea of an American Dream that’s already in the rearview mirror: Moon launches, once the pride of a nation, have become routine — yesterday’s news. But journalists swarm when the orbiting crew falls into jeopardy.
- 7/3/2017
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Welcome to Career Watch, a vocational checkup of top actors and directors. In this edition we tackle Alexander Skarsgård, who’s advancing his career with a canny combo of studio movies, indie films, and premium television.
Bottom Line: You never know where you stand with Skarsgård, who has the complexity of a character actor beneath the leading-man looks that launched a thousand memes. (Reads one: “Research shows that if you’re afraid of spiders, you are more likely to find one in your bedroom… I’m really afraid of Alexander Skarsgård.”)
His muscular swagger and danger is on display in “The Legend of Tarzan,” but his tender attentions to wife Jane (Margot Robbie) were that film’s throbbing heart. And in the hugely popular and topical HBO drama series “Big Little Lies,” he holds his own with an ensemble of powerful women including executive producer Nicole Kidman, who performs an...
Bottom Line: You never know where you stand with Skarsgård, who has the complexity of a character actor beneath the leading-man looks that launched a thousand memes. (Reads one: “Research shows that if you’re afraid of spiders, you are more likely to find one in your bedroom… I’m really afraid of Alexander Skarsgård.”)
His muscular swagger and danger is on display in “The Legend of Tarzan,” but his tender attentions to wife Jane (Margot Robbie) were that film’s throbbing heart. And in the hugely popular and topical HBO drama series “Big Little Lies,” he holds his own with an ensemble of powerful women including executive producer Nicole Kidman, who performs an...
- 6/12/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Welcome to Career Watch, a vocational checkup of top actors and directors. In this edition we tackle Alexander Skarsgård, who’s advancing his career with a canny combo of studio movies, indie films, and premium television.
Bottom Line: You never know where you stand with Skarsgård, who has the complexity of a character actor beneath the leading-man looks that launched a thousand memes. (Reads one: “Research shows that if you’re afraid of spiders, you are more likely to find one in your bedroom… I’m really afraid of Alexander Skarsgård.”)
His muscular swagger and danger is on display in “The Legend of Tarzan,” but his tender attentions to wife Jane (Margot Robbie) were that film’s throbbing heart. And in the hugely popular and topical HBO drama series “Big Little Lies,” he holds his own with an ensemble of powerful women including executive producer Nicole Kidman, who performs an...
Bottom Line: You never know where you stand with Skarsgård, who has the complexity of a character actor beneath the leading-man looks that launched a thousand memes. (Reads one: “Research shows that if you’re afraid of spiders, you are more likely to find one in your bedroom… I’m really afraid of Alexander Skarsgård.”)
His muscular swagger and danger is on display in “The Legend of Tarzan,” but his tender attentions to wife Jane (Margot Robbie) were that film’s throbbing heart. And in the hugely popular and topical HBO drama series “Big Little Lies,” he holds his own with an ensemble of powerful women including executive producer Nicole Kidman, who performs an...
- 6/12/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Despite first making a name for himself as a mashup/remix artist, Kap Slap has been steadily revitalizing his brand over the last year while putting his production skills to the test on efforts like his collaboration with M. Bronx on “Felt This Good.” While he’s quickly becoming known as a talented producer in his own right, Kap Slap has offered up a new mashup this week that will blow your mind.
As a mashup artist, Kap Slap’s forte has always been to merge top 40 pop with dance music trends, and his latest effort is no different as he combines The Chainsmokers’ “Closer,” Major Lazer’s “Cold Water” with Justin Bieber, Gnash’s “i hate you, i love you” and Odesza’s “White Lies.” The result is an effortless merging of the aforementioned songs with a forward thinking sound, driven by a variety of catchy vocal takes layered...
As a mashup artist, Kap Slap’s forte has always been to merge top 40 pop with dance music trends, and his latest effort is no different as he combines The Chainsmokers’ “Closer,” Major Lazer’s “Cold Water” with Justin Bieber, Gnash’s “i hate you, i love you” and Odesza’s “White Lies.” The result is an effortless merging of the aforementioned songs with a forward thinking sound, driven by a variety of catchy vocal takes layered...
- 11/20/2016
- by Connor Jones
- We Got This Covered
Desperate times call for desperate measures, the Major Crimes team realizes in this sneak peak from the TNT drama’s Season 5 summer finale.
RelatedMajor Crimes Casts Camryn Manheim to Potentially Replace Chief Taylor
In the conclusion to the summer-ending “White Lies” three-parter (airing Monday at 10/9c), Raydor’s squad inches closer to uncovering the elusive mastermind in the Dwight Darnell murders. Their next lead lies in Patrick Cox (played by Tobias Jelinek), an “old-school” Zyklon Brotherhood member whom they are trying to get to testify, in trade for Witsec protection.
Cox isn’t quite biting, so Sharon and Sob...
RelatedMajor Crimes Casts Camryn Manheim to Potentially Replace Chief Taylor
In the conclusion to the summer-ending “White Lies” three-parter (airing Monday at 10/9c), Raydor’s squad inches closer to uncovering the elusive mastermind in the Dwight Darnell murders. Their next lead lies in Patrick Cox (played by Tobias Jelinek), an “old-school” Zyklon Brotherhood member whom they are trying to get to testify, in trade for Witsec protection.
Cox isn’t quite biting, so Sharon and Sob...
- 9/19/2016
- TVLine.com
How creepy were those neo-Nazis stomping their feet in unison at the end of Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 12?
There's nothing scarier than a cult leader who appears to be able to murder with impunity and who has the total loyalty of his followers, and Jordan Graff certainly fits that bill.
He is smug, arrogant, and filled with hate -- will the Major Crimes Unit be able to bring him to justice?
Watch Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 12 Online
Having the cops' investigation of Graff and his neo-Nazi organization be intertwined with Sharon's confession to her priest elevated this episode to a higher level.
Unlike the evil Graff, Sharon is grappling with big questions related to her use of deadly force against Dwight Darnell.
And if I can take a life with no feeling at all, I don't know who I am anymore.
Sharon Permalink: And if I can take a life with no feeling at all,...
There's nothing scarier than a cult leader who appears to be able to murder with impunity and who has the total loyalty of his followers, and Jordan Graff certainly fits that bill.
He is smug, arrogant, and filled with hate -- will the Major Crimes Unit be able to bring him to justice?
Watch Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 12 Online
Having the cops' investigation of Graff and his neo-Nazi organization be intertwined with Sharon's confession to her priest elevated this episode to a higher level.
Unlike the evil Graff, Sharon is grappling with big questions related to her use of deadly force against Dwight Darnell.
And if I can take a life with no feeling at all, I don't know who I am anymore.
Sharon Permalink: And if I can take a life with no feeling at all,...
- 9/13/2016
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Nashville Update: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Plus 7 Others Set to Return for Season 5 on Cmt
Who’s ready for the Red Lips White Lies Tour, Round 2?
Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere are both poised to return to the Cmt-bound Nashville in Season 5, TVLine has learned exclusively. Also expected back for the 22-episode season are co-stars Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella and Chris Carmack. A Lionsgate rep declined to comment for this story.
RelatedNashville After Show Eyed at Cmt
As we reported last week, Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples, who played Luke and Layla, respectively, will not be back (at least not as series regulars).
ABC cancelled Nashville in May,...
Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere are both poised to return to the Cmt-bound Nashville in Season 5, TVLine has learned exclusively. Also expected back for the 22-episode season are co-stars Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella and Chris Carmack. A Lionsgate rep declined to comment for this story.
RelatedNashville After Show Eyed at Cmt
As we reported last week, Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples, who played Luke and Layla, respectively, will not be back (at least not as series regulars).
ABC cancelled Nashville in May,...
- 6/30/2016
- TVLine.com
This has truly been a summer of sonic shocks, my creeps, and the arcane audio keeps on a-comin’. Take fer instance the groovy ghoulies that are sittin’ here right now: Ghosts in the Graveyard! I caught these crazy creatures as they tried to film some sort of music video atop my crypt. A quick love tap from my Terror Tazer™ later, and these musical monsters are my new house band! Since they’re going to be permanent “guests” around here, why not find out what makes these beastly bards tick?
Famous Monsters. What’s the low-down on Ghosts in the Graveyard, and how did you come up with yer sinister sound?
Byron. It all started many years ago. I was in the industrial band God Module, a band that while I loved being brought into and getting to add my touch here and there, ultimately wasn’t my creation. One...
Famous Monsters. What’s the low-down on Ghosts in the Graveyard, and how did you come up with yer sinister sound?
Byron. It all started many years ago. I was in the industrial band God Module, a band that while I loved being brought into and getting to add my touch here and there, ultimately wasn’t my creation. One...
- 8/28/2015
- by DanielXIII
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Reviewed by Kevin Scott
MoreHorror.com
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014)
Written by: Ana Lily Amirpour
Directed by: Ana Lily Amirpour
Cast: Sheila Vand (The Girl), Arash (Arash Marandi), Marshall Manesh (Hossein the Junkie), Mozhan Marno (Atti the Prostitute), Dominic Rains (Saeed the Pimp), Rome Shadanloo (Shaydah the Princess), Ray Haratian (The Boss), Pej Vahdat (DJ Porno), Ana Lily Amirpour (Skeleton Partygirl), Masuka (Masuka the Cat)
There are two things that have inhibited me in the past from broadening my horror film horizons. Those things would be subtitles and anything filmed in black and white. I’ve conquered my perceived drudgery of reading subtitles, and after many forced exercises to multitask my watching and reading simultaneously, I can get lost in a really good horror movie, and the subtitles come as second nature. I’m still struggling with the black and white. Even established classics such as “Night of the Living Dead...
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A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014)
Written by: Ana Lily Amirpour
Directed by: Ana Lily Amirpour
Cast: Sheila Vand (The Girl), Arash (Arash Marandi), Marshall Manesh (Hossein the Junkie), Mozhan Marno (Atti the Prostitute), Dominic Rains (Saeed the Pimp), Rome Shadanloo (Shaydah the Princess), Ray Haratian (The Boss), Pej Vahdat (DJ Porno), Ana Lily Amirpour (Skeleton Partygirl), Masuka (Masuka the Cat)
There are two things that have inhibited me in the past from broadening my horror film horizons. Those things would be subtitles and anything filmed in black and white. I’ve conquered my perceived drudgery of reading subtitles, and after many forced exercises to multitask my watching and reading simultaneously, I can get lost in a really good horror movie, and the subtitles come as second nature. I’m still struggling with the black and white. Even established classics such as “Night of the Living Dead...
- 8/6/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The phrase “first Iranian vampire western” will follow A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, and its director Anna Lily Amirpour, until the end of cinema itself. A year and a half after it glided sexily into Sundance, the movie has made waves for its genre play, for Sheila Vand’s already iconic vampire look, and for its incredible, eclectic soundtrack. The movie has been in vogue ever since, even though there appears to be little beneath its chador-clad exterior to chew upon. Part of the explanation is never mentioned in its buzzy tagline, but most of the attraction is really down to its story of misfit rebellion, a James Dean tale with a Donnie Darko-esque soundtrack, by way of Iran.
There are, as is frequently mentioned, a lot of similarities with Jim Jarmusch’s earlier movies Stranger Than Paradise or Down By Law. This extends beyond the black-and-white shots of urban tedium,...
There are, as is frequently mentioned, a lot of similarities with Jim Jarmusch’s earlier movies Stranger Than Paradise or Down By Law. This extends beyond the black-and-white shots of urban tedium,...
- 7/23/2015
- by Liam Ball
- SoundOnSight
The Film
I first watched Ana Lily Amirpour’s directorial debut in November at the St. Louis International Film Festival. Her heavily stylized “vampire-western” set in the fictional crime-ridden Bad City impressed me immensely. I even went so far to call it “the best vampire film since Let The Right One In.” I still stand by that conviction. But to go a step further, upon watching the film a second time for this review, I feel that the film has a unique power that forced me to see the events that unfold from a different viewpoint. During the first viewing I found myself relating more to the male lead Arash. He’s cautiously optimistic but a little green behind the ears. More or less, he’s still figuring out what Bad City is. The second time I watched A Girl Walks Home… I found myself viewing the film more from...
I first watched Ana Lily Amirpour’s directorial debut in November at the St. Louis International Film Festival. Her heavily stylized “vampire-western” set in the fictional crime-ridden Bad City impressed me immensely. I even went so far to call it “the best vampire film since Let The Right One In.” I still stand by that conviction. But to go a step further, upon watching the film a second time for this review, I feel that the film has a unique power that forced me to see the events that unfold from a different viewpoint. During the first viewing I found myself relating more to the male lead Arash. He’s cautiously optimistic but a little green behind the ears. More or less, he’s still figuring out what Bad City is. The second time I watched A Girl Walks Home… I found myself viewing the film more from...
- 4/24/2015
- by Michael Haffner
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The San Cristóbal De Las Casas International Film Festival revealed yesterday the full lineup for its very first edition, which kicks off next week (January 16). The definitive highlight is the Ukrainian silent film The Tribe, which for me is a masterpiece. As opening film, San Cristóbal De Las Casas will have the documentary ThuleTuvalu, about the consequences of global warming (I recently reviewed it after its screening at Los Cabos). The official selection in competition is divided in three sections: short film, fiction, and documentary. The acclaimed Timbuktu as well as Juliano Ribeiro Salgado and Wim Wenders' doc The Salt of the Earth are among the must-see films from the official selection. Check the complete feature lenght lineup here: Official Selection: Fiction White Lies (dir....
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- 1/8/2015
- Screen Anarchy
As the year winds to a close, Soundtracking looks back at the ten best moments, songs and trends that made 2014 a great year for music on screen.
10. Guardians of the Galaxy
It’s the only way to kick off this list. If the 21st Century truly believed in cassettes, most copies of this soundtrack would be worn out by now. The first ever back catalogue-only soundtrack to hit Number One on the Billboard charts, Awesome Mix Vol. 1 was a masterpiece in Am Radio curation. But you already knew that. Cue the Star-Lord strut:
9. The F Word
Michael Dowse’s rom-com wins the Canadiana Award for 2014 thanks in large part to an original score by New Pornographers founder A.C. Newman and a dappling of Patrick Watson throughout the film. Ironically, the most memorable track from the film comes courtesy of southern duo The Parting Gifts.
8. Tweedy gets out in front of...
10. Guardians of the Galaxy
It’s the only way to kick off this list. If the 21st Century truly believed in cassettes, most copies of this soundtrack would be worn out by now. The first ever back catalogue-only soundtrack to hit Number One on the Billboard charts, Awesome Mix Vol. 1 was a masterpiece in Am Radio curation. But you already knew that. Cue the Star-Lord strut:
9. The F Word
Michael Dowse’s rom-com wins the Canadiana Award for 2014 thanks in large part to an original score by New Pornographers founder A.C. Newman and a dappling of Patrick Watson throughout the film. Ironically, the most memorable track from the film comes courtesy of southern duo The Parting Gifts.
8. Tweedy gets out in front of...
- 12/26/2014
- by Shane McNeil
- Cineplex
Back in August, I released a mix tape consisting of the best tracks, from the best movie soundtracks and best scores of the first half of 2014. This here, is the entire mix consisting of the best songs heard in movies all year long.
Note: If you’ve already heard the first half, simply skip ahead one hour in. Enjoy!
Playlist:
Phase 1
Guardians of the Galaxy Clip
The Band – “The Weight” (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Clip
Superhuman – “Where It Ends” (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes)
Alexandre Desplat – “Godzilla Main Theme”
Marco Beltrami – “We Go Forward” (Snowpiercer)
Snowpiercer Clip
Hot Blood – “Soul Dracula” (Only Lovers Left Alive)
Only Lovers Left Alive Clip
James Brown – “Papas Got A Brand New Bag” (Get On Up: The James Brown Story)
Get On Up Movie Clip
Elvis Presley – “You’re the Devil in Disquise...
Note: If you’ve already heard the first half, simply skip ahead one hour in. Enjoy!
Playlist:
Phase 1
Guardians of the Galaxy Clip
The Band – “The Weight” (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Clip
Superhuman – “Where It Ends” (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes)
Alexandre Desplat – “Godzilla Main Theme”
Marco Beltrami – “We Go Forward” (Snowpiercer)
Snowpiercer Clip
Hot Blood – “Soul Dracula” (Only Lovers Left Alive)
Only Lovers Left Alive Clip
James Brown – “Papas Got A Brand New Bag” (Get On Up: The James Brown Story)
Get On Up Movie Clip
Elvis Presley – “You’re the Devil in Disquise...
- 12/5/2014
- by Sordid Cinema Podcast
- SoundOnSight
Glenn here. If you had ever wondered what a pre-colonial New Zealand western may look like, Toa Fraser's The Dead Lands just may be it. The film's story of revenge taken by a Maori chieftain's son after the slaughter of his tribe and family is very typical fodder for the western genre, but with its use of indigenous languages (a language that itself has been slaughtered throughout history) mixed with local mythology and lore, the film proves an entirely unique proposition. It's only the third foreign language submission in the small island nation's history, and the first to be set before white settlement. I spoke to the director last week, just a few days before his film received the biggest haul of nominations at the New Zealand Film Awards. The Dead Lands received 14 nominations and will face stiff competition from the inspirational chess drama The Dark Horse with 13. We...
- 12/4/2014
- by Glenn Dunks
- FilmExperience
2014 African Diaspora International Film Festival Kicks off Today, Nov 28. Here Are a Few Highlights
For those of you in NYC, an annual film festival not to be missed - one that we've been covering for as long as this blog has been around, screening films previously highlighted on this blog ("Supremacy," "Diego Star," and more), as well as films new to us ("White Lies," "Oggun: An Eternal Presence" and others). I always love *discoveries* and will spotlight them leading up to the festival, which runs from November 28 to December 14. There's also a "Black in Latin America" sidebar, which will feature 20 films that speak to that specific experience. And worth noting is that many of the filmmakers will be present for the screenings of their...
- 11/28/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
For those of you in NYC, an annual film festival not to be missed - one that we've been covering for as long as this blog has been around, screening films previously highlighted on this blog ("Supremacy," "Diego Star," and more), as well as films new to us ("White Lies," "Oggun: An Eternal Presence" and others). I always love *discoveries* and will spotlight them leading up to the festival, which runs from November 28 to December 14. There's also a "Black in Latin America" sidebar, which will feature 20 films that speak to that specific experience. And worth noting is that many of the filmmakers will be present for the screenings of their...
- 11/19/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
A vampire in a hijab is such a provocative image that I’m surprised it’s never been used before. This mashup of predatory, sexually charged vampire imagery and the hijab’s minimizing of a woman’s personality, body and mobility makes for a cracking incongruity that director Ana Lily Amirpour exploits to the max, turning a clumsy mass of heavy black cloth into her vampire antiheroine’s bat-wings.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is set in Bad City, located in a bizarre future Iran. The streets are largely devoid of life and the inhabitants all housebound drug addicts or walled-in rich. The camera pans around the empty city, casually showing us a river bed full of rotting corpses. What the hell has gone wrong in this world?
Our hero is Arash (Arash Marandi), a young landscape gardener with nothing to his name other than a cool car.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is set in Bad City, located in a bizarre future Iran. The streets are largely devoid of life and the inhabitants all housebound drug addicts or walled-in rich. The camera pans around the empty city, casually showing us a river bed full of rotting corpses. What the hell has gone wrong in this world?
Our hero is Arash (Arash Marandi), a young landscape gardener with nothing to his name other than a cool car.
- 10/22/2014
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
We have known that Emraan Hashmi has set out to test international waters with the Danis Tanovic's film. This Oscar winning director's film revolves around Emraan's character Ayan who works at an Mnc but later discovers a conspiracy that may endanger his life. The film which was intitially titled White Lies has now been re-titled as Tigers and now we also hear that the film will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. Also, Emraan Hashmi who is known for his massive fan following has deviated from his usual films in order to reprise his character convincingly. Emraan also mentioned that he is very happy to do this concept driven film and also believes that it has a strong connect to the global audience. In fact, filmmaker Danis revealed that Tigers is a project that he has been working on since 2006 and despite many obstacles he continued to work on...
- 8/23/2014
- BollywoodHungama
The first of Sarajevo’s Industry Days featured a discussion on the challenges of international co-production.
As the Sarajevo City of Film Fund expands this year from short micro-budget films to international features, the first of the festival’s Industry Days saw the conference “International co-production – spreading the European co-production model overseas”.
The panel comprised Sarajevo’s head of industry Jovan Marjanovic; coordinator of the Mexican Film Commission at Imcine, Mariana Cerrilla Noriega; Isabel Davis, head of international film fund at the BFI; Oscar-winning producer Cedomir Kolar of Paris-based Asap Films; and Sanja Ravlic, head of coproductions at the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. The talk was moderated by Marten Rabarts of the National Film Development Corporation of India.
One major point discussed was that small territories find it tough to sign bilateral treaties that encourage co-production.
“When we approached Germany with an offer to sign a bilateral treaty, we were told they do not have time for that...
As the Sarajevo City of Film Fund expands this year from short micro-budget films to international features, the first of the festival’s Industry Days saw the conference “International co-production – spreading the European co-production model overseas”.
The panel comprised Sarajevo’s head of industry Jovan Marjanovic; coordinator of the Mexican Film Commission at Imcine, Mariana Cerrilla Noriega; Isabel Davis, head of international film fund at the BFI; Oscar-winning producer Cedomir Kolar of Paris-based Asap Films; and Sanja Ravlic, head of coproductions at the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. The talk was moderated by Marten Rabarts of the National Film Development Corporation of India.
One major point discussed was that small territories find it tough to sign bilateral treaties that encourage co-production.
“When we approached Germany with an offer to sign a bilateral treaty, we were told they do not have time for that...
- 8/21/2014
- ScreenDaily
Alpha Violet is a unique sales company based in Paris and was started by Virginie Devesa and Keiko Funato. These experienced and passionate women focus on refined films--stories that are works of art that they are inspired to share.
There's something to be said about the power and magic of good working relationships; the two have worked incredibly well together for years and the first film they ever brought to Cannes (2012), Here and There, won the Grand Prix of Critics' Week. They started at Celluloid Dreams and then joined Urban Distribution International where Devesa setup the company's international arm and where Funato used her legal expertise. Beyond the marriage of their legal and sales strengths, it was their strong connection, teamwork and passion for sharing the films they love on screens around the world that ignited the creation of Alpha Violet three years ago.
Devesa explains more about their success and background:
We have very intense communications with all of our producers. I want them to feel comfortable with every move we make. This is the way we work. Sharing these films is our life. We're totally passionate and this is why we started our company.
We've got a few titles that were distributed in the United States. We have a French film called 2 Autumns 3 Winters, which will be distributed by Film Movement in the USA in June of this year. The main actor is Vincent Macaigne, and he totally cracks us up. He was the only actor on the Croisette with three films in selection last year.
We have a total 18 films. The first film we launched was in Berlin called Off White Lies (from Israel), which was also distributed by Film Movement. Then we were lucky with one film shot entirely in Mexico called Here and There by Spanish filmmaker Antonio Mendez who won many awards internationally.
Titles at Cannes
Last year, we had a first feature film directed by Marcela Said called The Summer of Flying Fish that screened at Directors' Fortnight, (also a part of the official selection of Cannes). Every year since we've started, we've always had a first feature in Cannes. We love first features because the director is really driven to get his energy out there.
We're very excited about our film in competition. It's called The Tribe, a Ukrainian feature film by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy. It's his first feature. It's actually a very special film because it's only in sign language. There is no translation, no voiceover, but it was shot entirely with deaf people in a school. It's a love/hate revenge story. It's very strange, because it's very easy to understand what's happening. There's no need for translation or dialog. The idea started with a short film called Deafness; this is when he realized that sign language has nice choreography.
Who are your buyers?
We have a wide range of buyers. We worked with many good distributors through Celluloid Dreams back in 2000, and we've grown with them throughout the years. Many were buying lots of art house feature films, and now they're with the more established companies.
What are your backgrounds?
I studied foreign languages in France and business communications in the United States. My business partner is 100% Japanese. She worked in distribution for an art house company called Uplink in Japan, and she decided to come to France and work in cinema. She always wanted to have her own company to be able to represent the films that she chooses.
What types of films are you looking for?
We have many films directed by women, because we are women and we feel like we have different perspectives--especially about intimacy, love, and the father daughter relationship. We have six women directors, and we're always looking for more. I guess films with emotions...films that make us understand, dream, and share.
See Alpha Violet's Cannes lineup here
More About Alpha Violet:
Alpha Violet is a new independent sales company based in Paris. Virginie Devesa and Keiko Funato met together while working for Celluloid Dreams.
They share the same passion for working with filmmakers and producers. They have also worked together for UMedia (Urban Media) and their combined experiences have led them to work together again today with the creation of their sales company, Alpha Violet.
They wish to offer with their new label a transparent way to promote their films worldwide thanks to a special database. They have received the support of the French Chamber of Commerce of Paris for their project and they have established their offices in one of the prestigious “pépinière” in Ménilmontant, Paris.
There's something to be said about the power and magic of good working relationships; the two have worked incredibly well together for years and the first film they ever brought to Cannes (2012), Here and There, won the Grand Prix of Critics' Week. They started at Celluloid Dreams and then joined Urban Distribution International where Devesa setup the company's international arm and where Funato used her legal expertise. Beyond the marriage of their legal and sales strengths, it was their strong connection, teamwork and passion for sharing the films they love on screens around the world that ignited the creation of Alpha Violet three years ago.
Devesa explains more about their success and background:
We have very intense communications with all of our producers. I want them to feel comfortable with every move we make. This is the way we work. Sharing these films is our life. We're totally passionate and this is why we started our company.
We've got a few titles that were distributed in the United States. We have a French film called 2 Autumns 3 Winters, which will be distributed by Film Movement in the USA in June of this year. The main actor is Vincent Macaigne, and he totally cracks us up. He was the only actor on the Croisette with three films in selection last year.
We have a total 18 films. The first film we launched was in Berlin called Off White Lies (from Israel), which was also distributed by Film Movement. Then we were lucky with one film shot entirely in Mexico called Here and There by Spanish filmmaker Antonio Mendez who won many awards internationally.
Titles at Cannes
Last year, we had a first feature film directed by Marcela Said called The Summer of Flying Fish that screened at Directors' Fortnight, (also a part of the official selection of Cannes). Every year since we've started, we've always had a first feature in Cannes. We love first features because the director is really driven to get his energy out there.
We're very excited about our film in competition. It's called The Tribe, a Ukrainian feature film by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy. It's his first feature. It's actually a very special film because it's only in sign language. There is no translation, no voiceover, but it was shot entirely with deaf people in a school. It's a love/hate revenge story. It's very strange, because it's very easy to understand what's happening. There's no need for translation or dialog. The idea started with a short film called Deafness; this is when he realized that sign language has nice choreography.
Who are your buyers?
We have a wide range of buyers. We worked with many good distributors through Celluloid Dreams back in 2000, and we've grown with them throughout the years. Many were buying lots of art house feature films, and now they're with the more established companies.
What are your backgrounds?
I studied foreign languages in France and business communications in the United States. My business partner is 100% Japanese. She worked in distribution for an art house company called Uplink in Japan, and she decided to come to France and work in cinema. She always wanted to have her own company to be able to represent the films that she chooses.
What types of films are you looking for?
We have many films directed by women, because we are women and we feel like we have different perspectives--especially about intimacy, love, and the father daughter relationship. We have six women directors, and we're always looking for more. I guess films with emotions...films that make us understand, dream, and share.
See Alpha Violet's Cannes lineup here
More About Alpha Violet:
Alpha Violet is a new independent sales company based in Paris. Virginie Devesa and Keiko Funato met together while working for Celluloid Dreams.
They share the same passion for working with filmmakers and producers. They have also worked together for UMedia (Urban Media) and their combined experiences have led them to work together again today with the creation of their sales company, Alpha Violet.
They wish to offer with their new label a transparent way to promote their films worldwide thanks to a special database. They have received the support of the French Chamber of Commerce of Paris for their project and they have established their offices in one of the prestigious “pépinière” in Ménilmontant, Paris.
- 5/14/2014
- by Erin Grover
- Sydney's Buzz
Feature Carley Tauchert 13 Feb 2014 - 07:00
Now that it's finally coming to DVD, Carley continues her classic kids' TV look back with The Wonder Years...
“Things never turn out exactly the way you planned. I know they didn't with me. Still, like my father used to say, 'Traffic's traffic, you go where life takes you' and growing up happens in a heartbeat… And the thing is, after all these years I still look back in wonder.”
1988 saw the first Bush (George H. W to be precise) take power in America, three of the top ten movies of the year were laugh out loud comedies (Coming to America, Twins and The Naked Gun) and Roger Rabbit was being framed by a pretty scary Judge Doom.
Right at the beginning of the year ABC piloted a new series that would not only capture the hearts of the American viewing public...
Now that it's finally coming to DVD, Carley continues her classic kids' TV look back with The Wonder Years...
“Things never turn out exactly the way you planned. I know they didn't with me. Still, like my father used to say, 'Traffic's traffic, you go where life takes you' and growing up happens in a heartbeat… And the thing is, after all these years I still look back in wonder.”
1988 saw the first Bush (George H. W to be precise) take power in America, three of the top ten movies of the year were laugh out loud comedies (Coming to America, Twins and The Naked Gun) and Roger Rabbit was being framed by a pretty scary Judge Doom.
Right at the beginning of the year ABC piloted a new series that would not only capture the hearts of the American viewing public...
- 2/12/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Columbia
It’s interesting isn’t it? That ‘quality’ of music is determined by where an album or song ranks in the charts. It doesn’t matter if the only lyric anyone understands is “Gangnam style”, or if an artist produces a song about something banal as what a fox says. If people are caught up in the frenzy of these gimmicks, such a song can find itself climbing the charts, quite often reaching number one.
This is exactly the same for albums; if given a particularly positive review by a franchise such as NME or Q Magazine, then social networking sites find themselves awash with people duplicating the opinions contained within these publications. For me, 2013 was a year where people everywhere metamorphosed into one gigantic sheep, with the individual appearing to lose the capacity to think for themselves. Albums such as Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ climbed the chart, irrespective...
It’s interesting isn’t it? That ‘quality’ of music is determined by where an album or song ranks in the charts. It doesn’t matter if the only lyric anyone understands is “Gangnam style”, or if an artist produces a song about something banal as what a fox says. If people are caught up in the frenzy of these gimmicks, such a song can find itself climbing the charts, quite often reaching number one.
This is exactly the same for albums; if given a particularly positive review by a franchise such as NME or Q Magazine, then social networking sites find themselves awash with people duplicating the opinions contained within these publications. For me, 2013 was a year where people everywhere metamorphosed into one gigantic sheep, with the individual appearing to lose the capacity to think for themselves. Albums such as Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ climbed the chart, irrespective...
- 2/2/2014
- by Beth Kirkbride
- Obsessed with Film
We’re so excited! On Jan. 8, the official lineups were announced for 2014′s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Vestival — and it’s full of some of the best artists ever.
HollywoodLife.com already told you that Outkast was reportedly planning to reunite at 2014′s Coachella, but now it’s official! It will be the first time in seven years that the band hits the stage — and their joined by some extremely talented artists including Lorde, Lana Del Ray, Arcade Fire and Muse!
Coachella 2014 Lineup Announced
Alright, we won’t make you wait any longer. Below is the full list of who you can expect to see at Coachella in April. We suggest you go buy your tickets now, as they’re quickly disappearing!
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Friday, April 11 & 18
Outkast, the Knife, the Replacements, Broken Bells, Zedd, Girl Talk, Ellie Goulding, Chromeo, Haim, Neko Case, AFI, Martin Garrix, Bonobo, Bryan Ferry, the Glitch Mob,...
HollywoodLife.com already told you that Outkast was reportedly planning to reunite at 2014′s Coachella, but now it’s official! It will be the first time in seven years that the band hits the stage — and their joined by some extremely talented artists including Lorde, Lana Del Ray, Arcade Fire and Muse!
Coachella 2014 Lineup Announced
Alright, we won’t make you wait any longer. Below is the full list of who you can expect to see at Coachella in April. We suggest you go buy your tickets now, as they’re quickly disappearing!
Take Our Poll
Friday, April 11 & 18
Outkast, the Knife, the Replacements, Broken Bells, Zedd, Girl Talk, Ellie Goulding, Chromeo, Haim, Neko Case, AFI, Martin Garrix, Bonobo, Bryan Ferry, the Glitch Mob,...
- 1/9/2014
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
The holidays are approaching fast and it's time to start thinking about what gifts you're going to buy for all your loved ones this year. If you can't think of what to get for all the "Nashville" fans in your life, we've got your back.
Follow along with Zap2it's holiday gift guide to find that perfect treat for your favorite southern soap-obsessed friend or family member. And hey, we won't judge if you do a little bit of shopping for yourself too (or if you sing a country song while doing it).
Gifts under $50:
"Nashville: The Complete Season 1" on DVD ($45.99) - Relive all the soapy drama from the first season, from the beginning to the shocking car crash finale.
"The Music of Nashville: Season 1" ($25.96) - The songs are just too catchy not to play over and over again.
"The Music of Nashville: Season 2" ($12.98) - Though Season 2 is still underway,...
Follow along with Zap2it's holiday gift guide to find that perfect treat for your favorite southern soap-obsessed friend or family member. And hey, we won't judge if you do a little bit of shopping for yourself too (or if you sing a country song while doing it).
Gifts under $50:
"Nashville: The Complete Season 1" on DVD ($45.99) - Relive all the soapy drama from the first season, from the beginning to the shocking car crash finale.
"The Music of Nashville: Season 1" ($25.96) - The songs are just too catchy not to play over and over again.
"The Music of Nashville: Season 2" ($12.98) - Though Season 2 is still underway,...
- 12/4/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Given the packed schedule of movies in December/January, it.s not surprising that distributors unloaded a bunch of short-run films last weekend, including One Chance, Carrie, Magic Magic and Austenland.
Unsurprisingly, the dominant title was The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which dropped by 46% in its second weekend, raking in $6.75 million, bringing its total to a lucrative $22.7 million.
The only other title to gross more than $1 million was Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa, which rustled up $1.1 million in its third frame (off 36%), propelling its total to a juicy $7.85 million.
One Chance tells the true story of Paul Potts, the shy, bullied shop assistant and amateur opera singer who won Britain's Got Talent. Directed by The Devil Wears Prada.s David Frankel, the movie musical bombed in the UK but the Australian opening was a bit more respectable at $706,000, released on a very wide 263 screens.
Carrie, Kimberly Peirce.s remake of the...
Unsurprisingly, the dominant title was The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which dropped by 46% in its second weekend, raking in $6.75 million, bringing its total to a lucrative $22.7 million.
The only other title to gross more than $1 million was Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa, which rustled up $1.1 million in its third frame (off 36%), propelling its total to a juicy $7.85 million.
One Chance tells the true story of Paul Potts, the shy, bullied shop assistant and amateur opera singer who won Britain's Got Talent. Directed by The Devil Wears Prada.s David Frankel, the movie musical bombed in the UK but the Australian opening was a bit more respectable at $706,000, released on a very wide 263 screens.
Carrie, Kimberly Peirce.s remake of the...
- 12/2/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Glenn here. Rarely discussed by Oscar commentators for reasons unknown to me are the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Held annually on the Gold Coast in Australia, these awards recognise, well, cinema from Asian and Pacific regions. This year's batch of contenders are from a typically diverse group of nations with several high profile Oscar contenders in the mix. Amongst this year's roster of nominees are the foreign language submissions from Palestine (Omar), Iran (The Past), Saudi Arabia (Wadjda), China (Back in 1942), Hong Kong (The Grandmaster), Singapore (Ilo Ilo), New Zealand (White Lies), South Korea (Juvenile Offender) and Kazakhstan (The Old Man) as well as films amongst the long lists for animation (The Wind Rises) and documentary (The Art of Killing). Just imagine if Japan had chosen Like Father Like Son and India had chosen The Lunchbox!
Some history and this year's nominees after the jump.
Some history and this year's nominees after the jump.
- 11/12/2013
- by Glenn Dunks
- FilmExperience
Last week, it was Hercules (Mark Addy) feeling the bitter sting of heartbreak and now it's Jason (Jack Donnelly) who's suffering from unrequited love pangs as the Royal family - absent from last week's Atlantis - return to the fore.
Jason is devastated when he learns that the woman he loves has been promised to another and when King Minos (Alexander Siddig) announces a fighting contest, the Pancratium, to mark his daughter's impending nuptials, our headstrong hero signs himself up…
Herein lies the biggest problem with 'The Rules of Engagement' - it's hard to buy into the passionate relationship between Jason and Ariadne (Aiysha Hart) simply because they've spent so little time together on screen - episode five 'White Lies' being a rare exception on that front.
With their Romeo and Juliet tale having taken up so little screentime, Jason's affections come off like the crush of an...
Jason is devastated when he learns that the woman he loves has been promised to another and when King Minos (Alexander Siddig) announces a fighting contest, the Pancratium, to mark his daughter's impending nuptials, our headstrong hero signs himself up…
Herein lies the biggest problem with 'The Rules of Engagement' - it's hard to buy into the passionate relationship between Jason and Ariadne (Aiysha Hart) simply because they've spent so little time together on screen - episode five 'White Lies' being a rare exception on that front.
With their Romeo and Juliet tale having taken up so little screentime, Jason's affections come off like the crush of an...
- 11/9/2013
- Digital Spy
Review Dave Adamson 2 Nov 2013 - 21:10
Has Atlantis reached a turning point? Here's Dave's review of its best episode yet...
This review contains spoilers.
1.6 The Song of the Sirens
The episode starts with plenty of flesh on show… belonging to Hercules, as he wrestles The Destroyer and, despite a valiant effort, is defeated by the man mountain.
Hercules, it seems, is still smitten on Medusa, much to the concern of Jason and Pythagoras. They fear it is a foolish dream and that his heart may be broken, through no fault of the oblivious girl. As they share these fears, they are unaware that it is they who are breaking Hercules heart, as he overhears every word.
The Oracle calls upon Jason, as her dreams foretell a danger that is approaching, a woman lurking in darkness. Meanwhile, Hercules seeks freedom from his feelings, taking the advice of a trader who sends...
Has Atlantis reached a turning point? Here's Dave's review of its best episode yet...
This review contains spoilers.
1.6 The Song of the Sirens
The episode starts with plenty of flesh on show… belonging to Hercules, as he wrestles The Destroyer and, despite a valiant effort, is defeated by the man mountain.
Hercules, it seems, is still smitten on Medusa, much to the concern of Jason and Pythagoras. They fear it is a foolish dream and that his heart may be broken, through no fault of the oblivious girl. As they share these fears, they are unaware that it is they who are breaking Hercules heart, as he overhears every word.
The Oracle calls upon Jason, as her dreams foretell a danger that is approaching, a woman lurking in darkness. Meanwhile, Hercules seeks freedom from his feelings, taking the advice of a trader who sends...
- 11/1/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
It's good news all round for Atlantis fans - not only have we still got eight more episodes to enjoy in 2013, but BBC One's family fantasy drama is returning for a second series!
But the future is the Oracle's domain and what's happening this Saturday night is ours - so take a sneak peak below at all-new images from 'The Song of the Sirens'.
Desperate to win over Medusa's heart, Hercules (Mark Addy) pays a visit to a powerful witch. But events soon take a malevolent turn and before long Jason (Jack Donnelly) is lured into a trap; one with far-reaching consequences beyond the fate of just his friends...
Atlantis continues on Saturday (November 2) at 8.15pm on BBC One.
> Atlantis episode 5 review: Jason, Ariadne on the run in 'White Lies'
'Atlantis' episode six 'The Song of the Sirens' - in pictures:...
But the future is the Oracle's domain and what's happening this Saturday night is ours - so take a sneak peak below at all-new images from 'The Song of the Sirens'.
Desperate to win over Medusa's heart, Hercules (Mark Addy) pays a visit to a powerful witch. But events soon take a malevolent turn and before long Jason (Jack Donnelly) is lured into a trap; one with far-reaching consequences beyond the fate of just his friends...
Atlantis continues on Saturday (November 2) at 8.15pm on BBC One.
> Atlantis episode 5 review: Jason, Ariadne on the run in 'White Lies'
'Atlantis' episode six 'The Song of the Sirens' - in pictures:...
- 10/29/2013
- Digital Spy
'White Lies' is what one might term an 'Ariadne-centric' episode of Atlantis - a bit of a blank slate at first, Aiysha Hart's enchanting princess has displayed fiery flashes of personality in the past few weeks. Here, caught in the middle of a family crisis, she finally takes something approaching centre stage.
With Ariadne locked away in her ivory tower and Jason down among the peasants, the story-of-the-week gives the pining pair an excuse to finally share some meaningful screen time after weeks of brief, longing glances.
What we're subsequently treated to is a little teen-romance-by-numbers - conversations through locked doors, Jason catching the briefest of glances as his lady love changes clothes - but Hart and her scene partner Jack Donnelly are both charming performers who make this familiar 'will they / won't they' shtick watchable.
The main thrust of 'White Lies' concerns Ariadne's brother...
With Ariadne locked away in her ivory tower and Jason down among the peasants, the story-of-the-week gives the pining pair an excuse to finally share some meaningful screen time after weeks of brief, longing glances.
What we're subsequently treated to is a little teen-romance-by-numbers - conversations through locked doors, Jason catching the briefest of glances as his lady love changes clothes - but Hart and her scene partner Jack Donnelly are both charming performers who make this familiar 'will they / won't they' shtick watchable.
The main thrust of 'White Lies' concerns Ariadne's brother...
- 10/26/2013
- Digital Spy
Review Dave Adamson 26 Oct 2013 - 21:00
Atlantis' talented cast continues to be stymied by underwhelming dialogue and storytelling. Here's Dave's review of White Lies...
This review contains spoilers.
1.5 White Lies
First up, let's recap the action of this week's Atlantis.
Whilst a mysterious stranger breaks into the palace and attacks Ariadne, Hercules is betting on beetles. The intruder passes a note to Ariadne, before being injured and caught, setting Ariadne on her own mission, whilst he suffers at the hands of Pasiphae and her dark ways. Thankfully, Ariadne has a plan that involves duping Jason into escorting her handmaiden and it is soon discovered that the poor, mysterious stranger was delivering a note to say that Ariadne’s brother, Therus, the betrayer of his Kingdom, is actually very much alive and well, seeking justice for the lies that have been told about him.
Ariadne’s brother is seeking his...
Atlantis' talented cast continues to be stymied by underwhelming dialogue and storytelling. Here's Dave's review of White Lies...
This review contains spoilers.
1.5 White Lies
First up, let's recap the action of this week's Atlantis.
Whilst a mysterious stranger breaks into the palace and attacks Ariadne, Hercules is betting on beetles. The intruder passes a note to Ariadne, before being injured and caught, setting Ariadne on her own mission, whilst he suffers at the hands of Pasiphae and her dark ways. Thankfully, Ariadne has a plan that involves duping Jason into escorting her handmaiden and it is soon discovered that the poor, mysterious stranger was delivering a note to say that Ariadne’s brother, Therus, the betrayer of his Kingdom, is actually very much alive and well, seeking justice for the lies that have been told about him.
Ariadne’s brother is seeking his...
- 10/25/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Expect teen romance and palace politics in 'White Lies' - the latest instalment of BBC One's Saturday night adventure series Atlantis.
This week, Ariadne (Aiysha Hart) discovers that her brother - long-thought dead - is actually living in exile outside of Atlantis, and it's not long before the courteous Jason (Jack Donnelly) offers to reunite the pair...
But can the pair possibly hope to evade detection by the devious Pasiphae (Sarah Parish)? And what dark secret is her son Therus (Darwin Shaw) concealing?
> Atlantis episode 5 - in pictures: Ariadne and the exile
Atlantis continues on Saturday (October 26) at 8.15pm on BBC One.
1. Hercules (Mark Addy) has an unusual new pet.
2. "I can give you jewels… or pain."
3. One character is subjected to an unfortunate pong.
4. "Your hunger for power will lead to bloodshed."
5. Someone other than Jason gets their shirt off...
6. "Do not make the mistake of thinking you are untouchable.
This week, Ariadne (Aiysha Hart) discovers that her brother - long-thought dead - is actually living in exile outside of Atlantis, and it's not long before the courteous Jason (Jack Donnelly) offers to reunite the pair...
But can the pair possibly hope to evade detection by the devious Pasiphae (Sarah Parish)? And what dark secret is her son Therus (Darwin Shaw) concealing?
> Atlantis episode 5 - in pictures: Ariadne and the exile
Atlantis continues on Saturday (October 26) at 8.15pm on BBC One.
1. Hercules (Mark Addy) has an unusual new pet.
2. "I can give you jewels… or pain."
3. One character is subjected to an unfortunate pong.
4. "Your hunger for power will lead to bloodshed."
5. Someone other than Jason gets their shirt off...
6. "Do not make the mistake of thinking you are untouchable.
- 10/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Aiysha Hart's Ariadne takes centre stage in this week's Atlantis when she receives some unexpected news from outside the city walls...
The princess calls on Jason (Jack Donnelly) and his friends to help guide her to the source - her own exiled brother Therus (Darwin Shaw) - and soon Ariadne must decide where her loyalties lie, in Atlantis or with her royal sibling.
Therus is determined his sister learns the truth behind his exile, exposing a plot that could overshadow the power of King Minos (Alexander Siddig) and bring the royal family to its knees...
Atlantis continues on Saturday (October 26) at 8.15pm on BBC One.
> Atlantis episode 4 review: Royal scandal, dark myth and baby wee
'Atlantis' episode five 'White Lies' - in pictures:...
The princess calls on Jason (Jack Donnelly) and his friends to help guide her to the source - her own exiled brother Therus (Darwin Shaw) - and soon Ariadne must decide where her loyalties lie, in Atlantis or with her royal sibling.
Therus is determined his sister learns the truth behind his exile, exposing a plot that could overshadow the power of King Minos (Alexander Siddig) and bring the royal family to its knees...
Atlantis continues on Saturday (October 26) at 8.15pm on BBC One.
> Atlantis episode 4 review: Royal scandal, dark myth and baby wee
'Atlantis' episode five 'White Lies' - in pictures:...
- 10/21/2013
- Digital Spy
As Juliette heads in a different direction, Rayna learns her mother’s death may not have been an accident!
The lives of our favorite singers got a whole lot more complicated on the Oct. 16 episode of Nashville. Maddie (Lennon Stella) was the ultimate drama teen, Teddy (Eric Close) joined Peggy (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) in crazy town, and Scarlett (Clare Bowen) had a tough time dealing with her newfound fame. Let’s dig in!
It was about time that Nashville addressed the Rayna-Maddie-Deacon situation; it was only the biggest revelation of last season! On tonight’s episode, we saw the fallout of Rayna’s (Connie Britton) truth, and how Maddie was dealing with it.
Maddie actually behaved like a normal teen would — with a little extra baggage. She was mad (rightfully so), teary-eyed, and angsty. So Rayna tried to lift her spirits by inviting her and Daphne (Maisy Stella) to the Symphony Gala honoring her late mother.
The lives of our favorite singers got a whole lot more complicated on the Oct. 16 episode of Nashville. Maddie (Lennon Stella) was the ultimate drama teen, Teddy (Eric Close) joined Peggy (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) in crazy town, and Scarlett (Clare Bowen) had a tough time dealing with her newfound fame. Let’s dig in!
It was about time that Nashville addressed the Rayna-Maddie-Deacon situation; it was only the biggest revelation of last season! On tonight’s episode, we saw the fallout of Rayna’s (Connie Britton) truth, and how Maddie was dealing with it.
Maddie actually behaved like a normal teen would — with a little extra baggage. She was mad (rightfully so), teary-eyed, and angsty. So Rayna tried to lift her spirits by inviting her and Daphne (Maisy Stella) to the Symphony Gala honoring her late mother.
- 10/17/2013
- by Avery Thompson
- HollywoodLife
Maddie’s extended bout of the Terrible Teens comes to a finish on this week’s Nashville, and the end of that pouting, fresh-mouthed spot of bother is a true relief.
While I think Maddie’s sulkiness is understandable, considering what’s happened in her life as of late, I’m glad it’s done; few people want to relive their adolescent years, no one wants to watch them be the focus of an hour-long drama.
Elsewhere in town, Gunnar and Will yell at each other, Scarlett’s “girls” get manhandled, Deacon goes on a date and Teddy’s streak...
While I think Maddie’s sulkiness is understandable, considering what’s happened in her life as of late, I’m glad it’s done; few people want to relive their adolescent years, no one wants to watch them be the focus of an hour-long drama.
Elsewhere in town, Gunnar and Will yell at each other, Scarlett’s “girls” get manhandled, Deacon goes on a date and Teddy’s streak...
- 10/17/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
On TV this Wednesday: Svu‘s Sgt. Munch works his last regular shift, Criminal Minds welcomes a new section chief, Arrow tries to tame a Tiger and Buzz and Woody go to spooky – and beyond! – in Toy Story of Terror!. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
8 pm Arrow (The CW) | Oliver dukes it out with China White and her new partner Bronze Tiger (played by Spawn‘s Michael Jai White) over some hijacked medical supplies. (Get scoop.)
8 pm Toy Story of Terror! (ABC) | Woody and Buzz are back (and voiced by Captain Phillips’ Tom Hanks and Last Man...
8 pm Arrow (The CW) | Oliver dukes it out with China White and her new partner Bronze Tiger (played by Spawn‘s Michael Jai White) over some hijacked medical supplies. (Get scoop.)
8 pm Toy Story of Terror! (ABC) | Woody and Buzz are back (and voiced by Captain Phillips’ Tom Hanks and Last Man...
- 10/16/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
The Newsroom: 9pm, Sky Atlantic
Don continues urging the team to consider the consequences of going public with the Operation Genoa story, while Will is still worrying about his public image and decides to appear on a breakfast TV show in an attempt to remedy it.
Sex Box: 10pm, Channel 4
The show that's got everybody talking, Sex Box - part of Channel 4's 'Campaign for Real Sex' season - sees three couples having sex inside a large box in a TV studio, before talking openly about their experiences with agony aunt Mariella Frostrup, a panel of experts and the studio audience.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks: 10pm, BBC Two
Peter Andre takes on hosting duties for Never Mind The Buzzcocks this week. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by reality TV show judge Jason Gardiner, Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic, White Lies bassist Charles Cave and comedian Tony Law.
Don continues urging the team to consider the consequences of going public with the Operation Genoa story, while Will is still worrying about his public image and decides to appear on a breakfast TV show in an attempt to remedy it.
Sex Box: 10pm, Channel 4
The show that's got everybody talking, Sex Box - part of Channel 4's 'Campaign for Real Sex' season - sees three couples having sex inside a large box in a TV studio, before talking openly about their experiences with agony aunt Mariella Frostrup, a panel of experts and the studio audience.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks: 10pm, BBC Two
Peter Andre takes on hosting duties for Never Mind The Buzzcocks this week. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by reality TV show judge Jason Gardiner, Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic, White Lies bassist Charles Cave and comedian Tony Law.
- 10/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Nashville‘s Rayna and Juliette may soon be united against a stubborn, sexy roadblock: Edgehill’s new head honcho Jeff (played by Oliver Hudson, Rules of Engagement).
The photos below are from the next two episodes of the ABC musical drama. First, on Oct. 2 (10/9c), the “Red Lips, White Lies” headliners meet their new boss. He’s got definite plans for the ladies’ careers, but will his vision mesh with Rayna’s hopes for her own label and Ju’s pursuit of a more mature sound and image? (Based on Ms. Barnes’ face, we’re gonna say no.)
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The photos below are from the next two episodes of the ABC musical drama. First, on Oct. 2 (10/9c), the “Red Lips, White Lies” headliners meet their new boss. He’s got definite plans for the ladies’ careers, but will his vision mesh with Rayna’s hopes for her own label and Ju’s pursuit of a more mature sound and image? (Based on Ms. Barnes’ face, we’re gonna say no.)
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- 9/26/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
When Nashville‘s second season bows Wednesday (ABC, 10/9c), it does so with the weight of many unanswered questions resting on its fringed shoulders.
How will Rayna and Deacon’s accident affect their relationship – if they still have one? Is Deke back on the wagon? Will Scarlett say yes to Gunnar’s impromptu proposal? Will Juliette ever smile again?
TVLine lobbed these questions – and more – at showrunner Dee Johnson, who provided lots of scoop on the country-music drama’s sophomore run. Read on to see what’s about to unfold in Music City.
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How will Rayna and Deacon’s accident affect their relationship – if they still have one? Is Deke back on the wagon? Will Scarlett say yes to Gunnar’s impromptu proposal? Will Juliette ever smile again?
TVLine lobbed these questions – and more – at showrunner Dee Johnson, who provided lots of scoop on the country-music drama’s sophomore run. Read on to see what’s about to unfold in Music City.
Video | Nashville’s Connie Britton Previews a...
- 9/25/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The Film Sales Company president Andrew Herwitz has acquired international rights to Jody Shapiro’s documentary ahead of its world premiere in Toronto.
Burt’s Buzz chronicles the career of Burt Shavitz, founder of the cosmetic giant Burt’s Bees.
Shapiro previously directed How To Start Your Own Country and produced My Winnipeg.
Shapiro produced Burt’s Buzz and Jean Du Toit, Phyllis Laing and Isabella Rossellini serve as executive producers. Cinetic is in talks to represent Us rights.
Herwitz’s Toronto roster includes When Jews Were Funny and White Lies.
Burt’s Buzz chronicles the career of Burt Shavitz, founder of the cosmetic giant Burt’s Bees.
Shapiro previously directed How To Start Your Own Country and produced My Winnipeg.
Shapiro produced Burt’s Buzz and Jean Du Toit, Phyllis Laing and Isabella Rossellini serve as executive producers. Cinetic is in talks to represent Us rights.
Herwitz’s Toronto roster includes When Jews Were Funny and White Lies.
- 9/5/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
In 2009, White Lies appeared from nowhere with their debut album ‘To Lose My Life’, which raced to the top of the UK Charts. There was something fairly clever about this debut album: White Lies had managed to successfully reproduce the post-punk sound from the 1980s but enthused it with modern production. Of course, the post-punk revival had been around for a few years yet White Lies followed Editors’ example by producing songs that had dark themes coupled with infectious hooks. White Lies were just one of many bands that represented a new era of British ‘Coldwave’ that has continued to flourish due to The Xx.
2011 saw the release of White Lies’ second album ‘Ritual’ which took the sound from their first effort and slightly changed it by imbuing it with electronics. It wasn’t a bad album by any means but it was a slight disappointment...
In 2009, White Lies appeared from nowhere with their debut album ‘To Lose My Life’, which raced to the top of the UK Charts. There was something fairly clever about this debut album: White Lies had managed to successfully reproduce the post-punk sound from the 1980s but enthused it with modern production. Of course, the post-punk revival had been around for a few years yet White Lies followed Editors’ example by producing songs that had dark themes coupled with infectious hooks. White Lies were just one of many bands that represented a new era of British ‘Coldwave’ that has continued to flourish due to The Xx.
2011 saw the release of White Lies’ second album ‘Ritual’ which took the sound from their first effort and slightly changed it by imbuing it with electronics. It wasn’t a bad album by any means but it was a slight disappointment...
- 8/22/2013
- by Beau Jones
- Obsessed with Film
There’s a lot of reflection going on in this week’s Nashville, which finds Rayna contemplating her children’s professional futures, Deacon contemplating settling down, Scarlett contemplating making the dumbest move of her life and Juliette contemplating seeing her mom’s sober counselor naked. Put on your Stetson and shine your spurs, because it’s time to review the major events of “I Saw the Light.”
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On The Dotted Line | A month has passed since the events of the last episode, and Scarlett and Gunnar are well and truly coupled up.
Related | Nashville Season 1 Spoiler Photos – Will a Crisis Force Rayna to ‘Fess Up?
On The Dotted Line | A month has passed since the events of the last episode, and Scarlett and Gunnar are well and truly coupled up.
- 4/4/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
So the Reading and Leeds line ups have been announced with tickets now officially on sale. If you’re one of those people who keenly follows the festivals and waits for that big announcement come ticket day then you already know the line up and manically bashed your bank details into an online ticket site whilst screaming ‘take all my money.’ Then again you might be one of those who saw it, grumbled about how it isn’t as good as –insert preferred year here– and then went about your business.
If you aren’t either of those people, and aren’t aware of the finally announced line up (though there’ll be plenty more announcements to come), then here, let me tell you and take credit for giving you the news – unless your Facebook wasn’t awash with people slagging it off or doing the type equivalent of squealing with glee,...
If you aren’t either of those people, and aren’t aware of the finally announced line up (though there’ll be plenty more announcements to come), then here, let me tell you and take credit for giving you the news – unless your Facebook wasn’t awash with people slagging it off or doing the type equivalent of squealing with glee,...
- 3/12/2013
- by Morgan Roberts
- Obsessed with Film
In this week’s episode of Nashville, Deacon finally takes the action he’s wanted to for the past decade since the pilot. But then Teddy unknowingly does him one better (worse?), effectively yanking hard on the already fraying fabric of the Jaymes-Conrad union. (We should be upset, but that rag didn’t look great on either of them.)
Elsewhere, Juliette has a rare burst of maturity and Gunnar platonically — yeah, Ok — moves in with Scarlett. Let’s take a look at what went on in “I’ve Been Down That Road Before.”
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Elsewhere, Juliette has a rare burst of maturity and Gunnar platonically — yeah, Ok — moves in with Scarlett. Let’s take a look at what went on in “I’ve Been Down That Road Before.”
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- 2/7/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Rayna does a whole lot of leaving in this week’s Nashville. At one point or another, Liam, Deacon, Teddy and the kids must deal with the First Lady of Country Music turning tail and taking off – meanwhile, Juliette proves herself the mature voice of reason. (Is it opposite day?)
Anyway, cut your Red Lips White Lies tour tee shirt into a halter and wear it proudly, because we’re about to review the major developments of “You Win Again.”
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Three’S A Crowd | Don’t get me wrong,...
Anyway, cut your Red Lips White Lies tour tee shirt into a halter and wear it proudly, because we’re about to review the major developments of “You Win Again.”
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Three’S A Crowd | Don’t get me wrong,...
- 1/24/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Remember when Marilyn Manson and Hole tried to tour together in the mid-Nineties and how well it didn't go? Swap out teen angst for hard-worn heartache and fishnets and face makeup for cowboy boats and sparkling rompers and you essentially have last night's Nashville episode.
Since the first act of the show's pilot, rivaling country queen Rayna Jaymes and pop-country princess Juliette Barnes have lived, lied, loved and lost in the shadow of an on-again, off-again co-headlining arena tour. This week, the writers finally got the goddamn show on the...
Since the first act of the show's pilot, rivaling country queen Rayna Jaymes and pop-country princess Juliette Barnes have lived, lied, loved and lost in the shadow of an on-again, off-again co-headlining arena tour. This week, the writers finally got the goddamn show on the...
- 1/17/2013
- Rollingstone.com
Life on the road is tough, y’all.
This week’s Nashville finds Rayna and Juliette only a few dates into their “Red Lips White Lies” tour, and they’re already having to endure sulking soon-to-be-ex-husbands, lonely mayoral candidates wanting a little attention and guitarists who – despite Rayna’s best efforts — refuse to be Deacon. Read on for the major developments that take place in “I’m Sorry for You, My Friend.”
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In Absentia | Rayna misses Deacon. Everyone knows it. Buddy knows it. Liam knows it. Both of the guitarists Rayna has fired know it.
This week’s Nashville finds Rayna and Juliette only a few dates into their “Red Lips White Lies” tour, and they’re already having to endure sulking soon-to-be-ex-husbands, lonely mayoral candidates wanting a little attention and guitarists who – despite Rayna’s best efforts — refuse to be Deacon. Read on for the major developments that take place in “I’m Sorry for You, My Friend.”
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In Absentia | Rayna misses Deacon. Everyone knows it. Buddy knows it. Liam knows it. Both of the guitarists Rayna has fired know it.
- 1/17/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
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