Robin Williams‘ iconic Genie character from Disney’s Aladdin is back with some new lines!
The late actor and comedian’s voice can be heard in the new Disney 100 short, Once Upon a Studio, which is being unveiled on Sunday (October 15) during the ABC special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
However, you may be wondering how Robin can have new lines that aren’t featured in the Aladdin movie if AI wasn’t used.
Get the details inside…
“It was actually direct lines from past recordings,” producer Yvett Merino told Polygon. “When we do animated recordings on any feature, there are a number of takes. So we were able to find this line that fits so well in our short.”
The use of Robin‘s voice, however, was not used without his estate’s permission.
“It was so important to us to share our earliest...
The late actor and comedian’s voice can be heard in the new Disney 100 short, Once Upon a Studio, which is being unveiled on Sunday (October 15) during the ABC special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
However, you may be wondering how Robin can have new lines that aren’t featured in the Aladdin movie if AI wasn’t used.
Get the details inside…
“It was actually direct lines from past recordings,” producer Yvett Merino told Polygon. “When we do animated recordings on any feature, there are a number of takes. So we were able to find this line that fits so well in our short.”
The use of Robin‘s voice, however, was not used without his estate’s permission.
“It was so important to us to share our earliest...
- 10/16/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Queen of pop Madonna said to fans on the first night of her world tour that she feared she “wouldn’t make it” after her near-death health scare. She made the remarks on stage at London’s O2 Arena, where she kicked off her much-anticipated “Celebration” shows after they were postponed when the singer was rushed to hospital in June suffering a “serious bacterial infection.”
“I didn’t think I would make it, and neither did my doctors. That’s why I woke up with all of my children sitting around me,” Madonna told her fans at the sold-out concert while holding her guitar, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She added: “I forgot five days of my life, or my death, I don’t really know where I was. But the angels were protecting me. And my children were there.”
“And my children always save me, every time. If you want to...
“I didn’t think I would make it, and neither did my doctors. That’s why I woke up with all of my children sitting around me,” Madonna told her fans at the sold-out concert while holding her guitar, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She added: “I forgot five days of my life, or my death, I don’t really know where I was. But the angels were protecting me. And my children were there.”
“And my children always save me, every time. If you want to...
- 10/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Queen of pop Madonna said to fans on the first night of her world tour that she feared she “wouldn’t make it” after her near-death health scare. She made the remarks on stage at London’s O2 Arena, where she kicked off her much-anticipated “Celebration” shows after they were postponed when the singer was rushed to hospital in June suffering a “serious bacterial infection.”
“I didn’t think I would make it, and neither did my doctors. That’s why I woke up with all of my children sitting around me,” Madonna told her fans at the sold-out concert while holding her guitar, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She added: “I forgot five days of my life, or my death, I don’t really know where I was. But the angels were protecting me. And my children were there.”
“And my children always save me, every time. If you want to...
“I didn’t think I would make it, and neither did my doctors. That’s why I woke up with all of my children sitting around me,” Madonna told her fans at the sold-out concert while holding her guitar, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She added: “I forgot five days of my life, or my death, I don’t really know where I was. But the angels were protecting me. And my children were there.”
“And my children always save me, every time. If you want to...
- 10/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Madonna kicked off “The Celebration Tour” with the first of four performances at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night.
A true retrospective performance, the career-spanning setlist touched on all eras of Madonna’s career and featured numerous songs that hadn’t been performed in decades. The show opened with only the second performance ever of “N0thing Really Matters” from Ray of Light. A few songs later, she dusted off “Live to Tell” from True Blue for the first time since 2006.
Songs like “Justify My Love,” “Bad Girl,” and “Rain” were performed for the first time sine 1993, while “Bedtime Story” was dusted off for the first time since 1995. Other noteworthy performances included “Like A Prayer,” in which she was accompanied by topless dancers, an acoustic cover of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” and “Like a Virgin,” which was interpolated elements of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
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A true retrospective performance, the career-spanning setlist touched on all eras of Madonna’s career and featured numerous songs that hadn’t been performed in decades. The show opened with only the second performance ever of “N0thing Really Matters” from Ray of Light. A few songs later, she dusted off “Live to Tell” from True Blue for the first time since 2006.
Songs like “Justify My Love,” “Bad Girl,” and “Rain” were performed for the first time sine 1993, while “Bedtime Story” was dusted off for the first time since 1995. Other noteworthy performances included “Like A Prayer,” in which she was accompanied by topless dancers, an acoustic cover of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” and “Like a Virgin,” which was interpolated elements of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
Get...
- 10/15/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Madonna has officially kickstarted her Celebration Tour, and it was well worth the wait!
The 65-year-old Queen of Pop took the stage on Saturday night (October 14) at The O2 Arena in London, England for the first date of her long-awaited tour. The start date is several months later than expected after Madonna was hospitalized earlier this year for a serious bacterial infection.
With a discography that spans 40 years, there were so many songs that fans were hoping to hear from the superstar as she travels the country.
Now that opening night has come and gone, we can reveal that she delivered an evening full of beloved hits and two surprise covers!
Head inside to check out the setlist from opening night of Madonna’s Celebration Tour…
@justjared @madonna kicks off the #CelebrationTour ♬ original sound – Just Jared
Madonna‘s setlist for opening night included 28 songs, some of which had not been performed onstage in decades.
The 65-year-old Queen of Pop took the stage on Saturday night (October 14) at The O2 Arena in London, England for the first date of her long-awaited tour. The start date is several months later than expected after Madonna was hospitalized earlier this year for a serious bacterial infection.
With a discography that spans 40 years, there were so many songs that fans were hoping to hear from the superstar as she travels the country.
Now that opening night has come and gone, we can reveal that she delivered an evening full of beloved hits and two surprise covers!
Head inside to check out the setlist from opening night of Madonna’s Celebration Tour…
@justjared @madonna kicks off the #CelebrationTour ♬ original sound – Just Jared
Madonna‘s setlist for opening night included 28 songs, some of which had not been performed onstage in decades.
- 10/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit, a Loki launch event and the New York Film Festival.
New York Film Festival
The annual film fest kicked off on Sept. 29 with the premiere of May December, followed by a screening of Maestro on Monday.
Jessica Elbaum, Sophie Mas, Christine Vachon, Samy Burch, Todd Haynes, Pamela Koffler and Grant S. Johnson attend the red carpet for ‘May December’ Fred Berner, Lesli Klainberg, Amy Durning, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Kazu Hiro, Kevin Thompson, Mark Bridges, Nina Bernstein Simmons, Jamie Bernstein, Alexander Bernstein, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Morrow and Josh Singer attend the red carpet for ‘Maestro’
Sinners y Santos launch
On Friday, new nightclub Sinners y Santos, situated within Level 8, launched in Downtown LA. The opening saw a surprise performance by The Chainsmokers and drew...
New York Film Festival
The annual film fest kicked off on Sept. 29 with the premiere of May December, followed by a screening of Maestro on Monday.
Jessica Elbaum, Sophie Mas, Christine Vachon, Samy Burch, Todd Haynes, Pamela Koffler and Grant S. Johnson attend the red carpet for ‘May December’ Fred Berner, Lesli Klainberg, Amy Durning, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Kazu Hiro, Kevin Thompson, Mark Bridges, Nina Bernstein Simmons, Jamie Bernstein, Alexander Bernstein, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Morrow and Josh Singer attend the red carpet for ‘Maestro’
Sinners y Santos launch
On Friday, new nightclub Sinners y Santos, situated within Level 8, launched in Downtown LA. The opening saw a surprise performance by The Chainsmokers and drew...
- 10/6/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Downton Abbey’ Movie: 8 Possible Storylines to Pursue Even After Everybody’s Had Their Happy Ending
“Downton Abbey” ended on the best possible note possible when it wrapped up after six seasons in 2016. Every character that fans cared about had a happy ending. People paired off — even the ones downstairs — and some had babies or babies on the way, a new business venture was started – and better yet, nobody was accused of murder.
Now comes word, according to a recent report, that a “Downton Abbey” movie will likely start cranking into production in 2018. Creator Julian Fellowes has been diligently working and reworking the script, and the cast has publicly stated that they’re game to return to Downton.
But where can it go from here? Short of resurrecting Matthew (Dan Stevens) from the grave for some creepy zombie triad love story, this was as tidy and pleasant an outcome as a fan could hope for. It will be intriguing to see what conflict the movie brings as a matter of course while storytelling but not tarnish the happiness that was granted the characters after so many hard times.
Read More: ‘Downton Abbey’ Creator Julian Fellowes Reveals He’s Working on a Film Version
With very few clues to go on though, it’s not clear what will be in store for the Crawleys and friends when they return. The series’ timeline ended around 1925, and Fellowes had stated that he didn’t want to bring the story into the 1930s, so that leaves a window of five years for a time jump. Based on our knowledge of the characters and of general history, here are some of the things we’d want to see in the “Downton Abbey” movie:
The Crawleys in the Workforce
This was already in the works with Tom (Allen Leech) and Henry (Matthew Goode) teaming up to be used cars salesmen. Hopefully that business is flourishing, and maybe even Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) will get involved because of course she’s not going to be a very involved mother even though she’ll have two (or more?) kids by the time the movie rolls around. We could see her taking charge of some innovative business ideas like driving around town to draw in female customers or arranging motor tours to Downton.
Mary Softens
Mary has been and can be a really garbage person at times, but Matthew brought out the best in her. It’s no accident that Mary only after she’s with Henry, that she commits a completely selfless act by not stealing Edith’s wedding-day thunder to reveal she’s pregnant.
A Really Good, Modern Nanny Arc
With the exception of the horrid Nanny West, who had called poor little Sybbie a “wicked little cross-breed,” the nannies haven’t been part of the fold either upstairs or downstairs much. Although it’s accepted that the nobility don’t really have a hand rearing their children, this could all change. Edith is far more involved with her daughter Marigold anyway, and who knows how Tom’s experiences in America may have changed his views. Mary is probably the most traditional, but with the lines blurring between classes, the nanny or nannies could become an indispensable family friend. Or it could be a friend they have already.
Stop Before the Great Depression
Given that this is probably going to be the last time we’ll see the “Downton” cast together since they’re no longer under contract and have been scattered to the winds on different projects, let’s not end on a really depressing (heh) note or cliffhanger. Besides, 1929 is also when frozen food was invented, and we really don’t want the knowledge of that to send the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith) into an early grave. That said, the age of innovation can’t stop, won’t stop, and we’d love to see someone talking about the wonders of TV or talkies.
Ripped From the Headlines
While we don’t want to see the Great Depression happen, it’s always intriguing to see events of the day pierce the Crawley bubble. We can’t imagine that Edith (Laura Carmichael), the new Marchioness of Hexham, will fully give up journalism, especially since she’ll want to be a good role model to Marigold, and so we could see her getting involved with the biggest news items in some form. The British occupation of Shanghai and the resulting protests could create some new dramatic situations in which lines are drawn about imperialism. And we could see someone, maybe Daisy (Sophie McShera) or Edith getting pulled along the tide of women’s suffrage when women over 21 finally get the vote. Oh, and since Princess Elizabeth is born in 1926, there must be some diehard royalists who will be obsessed with her every move and appearance.
Read More: The ‘Downton Abbey’ Series Finale Brings All the Ships Into Port
Thomas Barrow Tries to Find Love
Sadly, this wishlist item is probably one of the most difficult storylines to make happen given the time period. As with Rose’s interracial romance that “Downton” tried and failed to make happen, a straightforward romance for Thomas (Robert James-Collier) would be improbable or at least incredibly difficult, and we do not wish Thomas any more pain. Homosexuality at that time was seen as indecent and criminal, consent not even part of the discussion, and it’s no wonder Thomas had issues. That said, despite society’s condemnation, queer people still existed and yes, even loved. We’ll leave the logistics to Fellowes.
Anna and Bates Will Continue to Live Happily Ever After
Nothing bad can or will happen to them ever again. They get as many babies at they want and are very, very happy. We don’t care if that makes for boring storytelling. With rape, accusations of murder, jail time – and hey did we mention rape? – they’ve been through enough already. Ok, maybe some new medical treatment can give Bates (Brendan Coyle) some false hope about losing his limp, but it doesn’t, and Anna (Joanne Froggatt) can tell him how much she loves him because of his bum leg anyway. But that’s it.
The Requisite Giant Celebration
It’s not “Downton Abbey” without a really big set piece gathering everyone together. While we wouldn’t say no to a ball, a picnic or outdoors village activity might be the best because that would mean the servants wouldn’t be required to work too much, even though so many of them have their own separate lives now. A picnic is more egalitarian. But for old times’ sakes, maybe Mrs. Patmore (Lesley Nicol) and Daisy could bake something up again. And we’re not exactly sure what a happy and married Mr. Carson (Jim Carter) and Mrs. Hughes (Phyllis Logan) would look like, but we imagine them dancing and maybe partaking in some drinks. Who else? Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) doting on their grandchildren, and Cousin Isobel (Penelope Wilton) finally enjoying a life of her own with Lord Merton (Douglas Reith) would be essential, with wry commentary by the Dowager Countess of course.
What would you want to see in a “Downton Abbey” movie?
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Now comes word, according to a recent report, that a “Downton Abbey” movie will likely start cranking into production in 2018. Creator Julian Fellowes has been diligently working and reworking the script, and the cast has publicly stated that they’re game to return to Downton.
But where can it go from here? Short of resurrecting Matthew (Dan Stevens) from the grave for some creepy zombie triad love story, this was as tidy and pleasant an outcome as a fan could hope for. It will be intriguing to see what conflict the movie brings as a matter of course while storytelling but not tarnish the happiness that was granted the characters after so many hard times.
Read More: ‘Downton Abbey’ Creator Julian Fellowes Reveals He’s Working on a Film Version
With very few clues to go on though, it’s not clear what will be in store for the Crawleys and friends when they return. The series’ timeline ended around 1925, and Fellowes had stated that he didn’t want to bring the story into the 1930s, so that leaves a window of five years for a time jump. Based on our knowledge of the characters and of general history, here are some of the things we’d want to see in the “Downton Abbey” movie:
The Crawleys in the Workforce
This was already in the works with Tom (Allen Leech) and Henry (Matthew Goode) teaming up to be used cars salesmen. Hopefully that business is flourishing, and maybe even Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) will get involved because of course she’s not going to be a very involved mother even though she’ll have two (or more?) kids by the time the movie rolls around. We could see her taking charge of some innovative business ideas like driving around town to draw in female customers or arranging motor tours to Downton.
Mary Softens
Mary has been and can be a really garbage person at times, but Matthew brought out the best in her. It’s no accident that Mary only after she’s with Henry, that she commits a completely selfless act by not stealing Edith’s wedding-day thunder to reveal she’s pregnant.
A Really Good, Modern Nanny Arc
With the exception of the horrid Nanny West, who had called poor little Sybbie a “wicked little cross-breed,” the nannies haven’t been part of the fold either upstairs or downstairs much. Although it’s accepted that the nobility don’t really have a hand rearing their children, this could all change. Edith is far more involved with her daughter Marigold anyway, and who knows how Tom’s experiences in America may have changed his views. Mary is probably the most traditional, but with the lines blurring between classes, the nanny or nannies could become an indispensable family friend. Or it could be a friend they have already.
Stop Before the Great Depression
Given that this is probably going to be the last time we’ll see the “Downton” cast together since they’re no longer under contract and have been scattered to the winds on different projects, let’s not end on a really depressing (heh) note or cliffhanger. Besides, 1929 is also when frozen food was invented, and we really don’t want the knowledge of that to send the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith) into an early grave. That said, the age of innovation can’t stop, won’t stop, and we’d love to see someone talking about the wonders of TV or talkies.
Ripped From the Headlines
While we don’t want to see the Great Depression happen, it’s always intriguing to see events of the day pierce the Crawley bubble. We can’t imagine that Edith (Laura Carmichael), the new Marchioness of Hexham, will fully give up journalism, especially since she’ll want to be a good role model to Marigold, and so we could see her getting involved with the biggest news items in some form. The British occupation of Shanghai and the resulting protests could create some new dramatic situations in which lines are drawn about imperialism. And we could see someone, maybe Daisy (Sophie McShera) or Edith getting pulled along the tide of women’s suffrage when women over 21 finally get the vote. Oh, and since Princess Elizabeth is born in 1926, there must be some diehard royalists who will be obsessed with her every move and appearance.
Read More: The ‘Downton Abbey’ Series Finale Brings All the Ships Into Port
Thomas Barrow Tries to Find Love
Sadly, this wishlist item is probably one of the most difficult storylines to make happen given the time period. As with Rose’s interracial romance that “Downton” tried and failed to make happen, a straightforward romance for Thomas (Robert James-Collier) would be improbable or at least incredibly difficult, and we do not wish Thomas any more pain. Homosexuality at that time was seen as indecent and criminal, consent not even part of the discussion, and it’s no wonder Thomas had issues. That said, despite society’s condemnation, queer people still existed and yes, even loved. We’ll leave the logistics to Fellowes.
Anna and Bates Will Continue to Live Happily Ever After
Nothing bad can or will happen to them ever again. They get as many babies at they want and are very, very happy. We don’t care if that makes for boring storytelling. With rape, accusations of murder, jail time – and hey did we mention rape? – they’ve been through enough already. Ok, maybe some new medical treatment can give Bates (Brendan Coyle) some false hope about losing his limp, but it doesn’t, and Anna (Joanne Froggatt) can tell him how much she loves him because of his bum leg anyway. But that’s it.
The Requisite Giant Celebration
It’s not “Downton Abbey” without a really big set piece gathering everyone together. While we wouldn’t say no to a ball, a picnic or outdoors village activity might be the best because that would mean the servants wouldn’t be required to work too much, even though so many of them have their own separate lives now. A picnic is more egalitarian. But for old times’ sakes, maybe Mrs. Patmore (Lesley Nicol) and Daisy could bake something up again. And we’re not exactly sure what a happy and married Mr. Carson (Jim Carter) and Mrs. Hughes (Phyllis Logan) would look like, but we imagine them dancing and maybe partaking in some drinks. Who else? Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) doting on their grandchildren, and Cousin Isobel (Penelope Wilton) finally enjoying a life of her own with Lord Merton (Douglas Reith) would be essential, with wry commentary by the Dowager Countess of course.
What would you want to see in a “Downton Abbey” movie?
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- 6/23/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Veteran British actor Michael Gambon, best known for portraying Professor Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films, is retiring from the stage due to memory issues. "It's a horrible thing to admit, but I can't do it," the actor, 74, told London's Sunday Times" magazine. "It breaks my heart. It's when the script's in front of me and it takes forever to learn. It's frightening." In the candid interview, the Dublin-born star, who grew up in North London, revealed that he had struggled to remember his lines after reading for a new West End play six months ago. "There...
- 2/9/2015
- by Michelle Tauber, @michelletauber
- PEOPLE.com
Veteran British actor Michael Gambon, best known for portraying Professor Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films, is retiring from the stage due to memory issues. "It's a horrible thing to admit, but I can't do it," the actor, 74, told London's Sunday Times" magazine. "It breaks my heart. It's when the script's in front of me and it takes forever to learn. It's frightening." In the candid interview, the Dublin-born star, who grew up in North London, revealed that he had struggled to remember his lines after reading for a new West End play six months ago. "There...
- 2/9/2015
- by Michelle Tauber, @michelletauber
- PEOPLE.com
As Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, Emma Watson has already proven she can pull off the role of a library-loving bookworm - a key qualification for her upcoming turn as Belle in the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast. But can she sing? "I imagine she's good," Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the films, told People at Universal Orlando's Celebration of Harry Potter on Friday. "She's good at everything else!" said James Phelps, who played Fred Weasley. "Emma works so hard," adds Lynch. "Even if she's not naturally a good singer, she will make herself great at it.
- 1/31/2015
- by Michelle Tauber, @michelletauber
- PEOPLE.com
Sounds like Hagrid could use a get-well spell!
Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane was rushed to a Florida hospital after falling ill with severe flu-like symptoms on Friday.
Video: 'Harry Potter' Stars Reunite for Tour of 'Diagon Alley' Attraction
The actor, who played half-giant Hagrid in all eight Harry Potter film adaptations, was scheduled to appear at Universal’s Celebration of Harry Potter event in Orlando beginning on Friday, but fell ill on the flight to Florida.
"Robbie took ill last night and is getting the rest he needs to feel better," said Universal Orlando in a statement. "We are sorry he can’t be with us this weekend, but we look forward to seeing him up and better soon."
According to TMZ, the actor was traveling with Harry Potter co-star Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in several of the films.
News: Tom Felton Drops a 'Harry Potter' – and Kanye West Bomshell
Coltrane's co-star...
Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane was rushed to a Florida hospital after falling ill with severe flu-like symptoms on Friday.
Video: 'Harry Potter' Stars Reunite for Tour of 'Diagon Alley' Attraction
The actor, who played half-giant Hagrid in all eight Harry Potter film adaptations, was scheduled to appear at Universal’s Celebration of Harry Potter event in Orlando beginning on Friday, but fell ill on the flight to Florida.
"Robbie took ill last night and is getting the rest he needs to feel better," said Universal Orlando in a statement. "We are sorry he can’t be with us this weekend, but we look forward to seeing him up and better soon."
According to TMZ, the actor was traveling with Harry Potter co-star Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in several of the films.
News: Tom Felton Drops a 'Harry Potter' – and Kanye West Bomshell
Coltrane's co-star...
- 1/30/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
The EastEnders actor says he wishes to take to the stage again because of his mum: 'She's been to every play I've done'
Danny Dyer wants to do more theatre – to please his mum.
The actor, one of Harold Pinter's favourites, hasn't appeared in a play for more than four years, since he played Sid Vicious in Kurt and Sid at the Trafalgar Studios in 2009. However, he's revealed that he's looking for more stage work.
"My mum loves theatre and has come to see me in every play I've done," the 36-year-old told the Press Association. "She always says, 'Why don't you do another play?'"
He continued: "It needs to be the right play. It's such a long run and you give your life away. You have one day off a week, two shows on a Wednesday, two on a Saturday, so it has to be something you like and are buzzing off.
Danny Dyer wants to do more theatre – to please his mum.
The actor, one of Harold Pinter's favourites, hasn't appeared in a play for more than four years, since he played Sid Vicious in Kurt and Sid at the Trafalgar Studios in 2009. However, he's revealed that he's looking for more stage work.
"My mum loves theatre and has come to see me in every play I've done," the 36-year-old told the Press Association. "She always says, 'Why don't you do another play?'"
He continued: "It needs to be the right play. It's such a long run and you give your life away. You have one day off a week, two shows on a Wednesday, two on a Saturday, so it has to be something you like and are buzzing off.
- 11/26/2013
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
If there is one thing to be said of Danny Dyer, is that he wears his heart on his sleeve. The actor, renowned as much for his personality off screen as his characters on it, has never been one to shy away from saying what’s on his mind – and ahead of the release of his latest picture Vendetta, we had the pleasure in discussing with him what has been something of a turbulent career.
In this honest interview, Dyer speaks candidly about his work – and describes some of the mistakes he feels he has made, and why he should be taken more seriously as an actor. He tells us why he likes to make films that you ‘f****** hate’, his work with Harold Pinter, and how he can’t seem to avoid calling actor Adam Woodyatt ‘Ian Beale’ since joining the cast of Eastenders…
Warning: This interview contains A Lot of swearing.
In this honest interview, Dyer speaks candidly about his work – and describes some of the mistakes he feels he has made, and why he should be taken more seriously as an actor. He tells us why he likes to make films that you ‘f****** hate’, his work with Harold Pinter, and how he can’t seem to avoid calling actor Adam Woodyatt ‘Ian Beale’ since joining the cast of Eastenders…
Warning: This interview contains A Lot of swearing.
- 11/19/2013
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
She's famed for playing icy control freaks. But Lindsay Duncan wanted more laughs in her new film Le Week-End. And, really, she'd love to pack it all in and head for India
• First look review: Le Week-End
Happy news for the autumn day: love dies and flesh withers and your nearest and dearest can become your deadliest foe. This, at least, is the set up for Le Week-end, a bitter, biting drama about bitter, biting people; a film that rages against the dying of the light. Lindsay Duncan and Jim Broadbent star as Meg and Nick, a pair of sparring academics whose 30th anniversary hits the buffers as their train pulls into Paris's Gare du Nord. Up ahead we shall find squabbles, misery and the rattling spectre of adultery. "I was always asking for more laughs," Duncan says ruefully. "That didn't get me anywhere."
I meet the actor in a north London cafe,...
• First look review: Le Week-End
Happy news for the autumn day: love dies and flesh withers and your nearest and dearest can become your deadliest foe. This, at least, is the set up for Le Week-end, a bitter, biting drama about bitter, biting people; a film that rages against the dying of the light. Lindsay Duncan and Jim Broadbent star as Meg and Nick, a pair of sparring academics whose 30th anniversary hits the buffers as their train pulls into Paris's Gare du Nord. Up ahead we shall find squabbles, misery and the rattling spectre of adultery. "I was always asking for more laughs," Duncan says ruefully. "That didn't get me anywhere."
I meet the actor in a north London cafe,...
- 9/30/2013
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
Our critics' picks of this week's openings, plus your last chance to see and what to book now
• Which cultural events are in your diary this week? Tell us in the comments below
Opening this weekTheatre
Wah! Wah! Girls
British musical meets Bollywood in new love-against-the-odds show set in the East End of London with a cast of 14, almost all British Asians and a Polish handyman. Peacock,London, Thursday to 23 June.
Posh
Laura Wade has updated her Royal Court hit to point the spotlight once again on the Oxbridge dining clubs that spawned the posh boys currently in power. Duke of Yorks theatre, London, until 4 August.
Betrayal
John Simm stars in Harold Pinter's semi-autobiographical play about an adulterous love affair. The power of the piece is that it works backwards from its bitter end to the moment the affair first sparked. Crucible, Sheffield, until 9 June.
Film
The Raid (dir.
• Which cultural events are in your diary this week? Tell us in the comments below
Opening this weekTheatre
Wah! Wah! Girls
British musical meets Bollywood in new love-against-the-odds show set in the East End of London with a cast of 14, almost all British Asians and a Polish handyman. Peacock,London, Thursday to 23 June.
Posh
Laura Wade has updated her Royal Court hit to point the spotlight once again on the Oxbridge dining clubs that spawned the posh boys currently in power. Duke of Yorks theatre, London, until 4 August.
Betrayal
John Simm stars in Harold Pinter's semi-autobiographical play about an adulterous love affair. The power of the piece is that it works backwards from its bitter end to the moment the affair first sparked. Crucible, Sheffield, until 9 June.
Film
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- 5/20/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
British actors Julian Sands and Neil Dickson certainly found a startling way of building the trust needed between a director and his actor. Currently they are collaborating—Sands directing and Dickson starring—on the one-man "The Standard Bearer." The piece is a 50-minute monologue by Stephen Wyatt about a Shakespearean actor on tour in West Africa, but as Sands and Dickson say, its messages are universal.Julian Sands is widely recognized in the U.S. as a star of stage (playing Tony Blair in David Hare's "Stuff Happens" at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles) and screens big ("A Room With a View," "Ocean's Thirteen") and small ("24," "Smallville"). He recently toured internationally with his one-man "A Celebration of Harold Pinter," directed by John Malkovich. Neil Dickson's career has spanned mediums and the pond. He starred in the cult "Biggles: Adventures in Time" and has appeared in such...
- 11/3/2011
- by help@backstage.com (Dany Margolies)
- backstage.com
The epic ends, the magic lasts.
Harry Potter may have had its final bow on the big screen this summer, but that doesn’t mean the magic has to end too. The final instalment of the film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Blu-Ray 3D on 2nd December, and is available for pre-order from today, just in time for you to take it home for Christmas, whether it be for a loved one or a treat for yourself.
Judging by the film’s record-breaking box office takings of more than $1.3bn. across the globe, there can’t be a large number of people who haven’t seen the film already, directed by David Yates and written by Steve Kloves. Nonetheless, here’s a quick synopsis for the few that haven’t.
“In the epic finale, the battle between the good...
Harry Potter may have had its final bow on the big screen this summer, but that doesn’t mean the magic has to end too. The final instalment of the film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Blu-Ray 3D on 2nd December, and is available for pre-order from today, just in time for you to take it home for Christmas, whether it be for a loved one or a treat for yourself.
Judging by the film’s record-breaking box office takings of more than $1.3bn. across the globe, there can’t be a large number of people who haven’t seen the film already, directed by David Yates and written by Steve Kloves. Nonetheless, here’s a quick synopsis for the few that haven’t.
“In the epic finale, the battle between the good...
- 9/20/2011
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Despite their wildly differing politics, John Malkovich and Harold Pinter were friends. Now the film star is directing Julian Sands in a tribute to the playwright. As the Edinburgh festival launches, Stephen Moss meets them
I spot John Malkovich's head as soon as I enter the courtyard of the hotel, even though he is in the lounge, with his back to me and partially obscured by a blind. That cranium has an aura. He has just arrived in Edinburgh, where he is directing his long-time friend Julian Sands, the British actor, in A Celebration of Harold Pinter. It is being touted as the starriest fringe event for a decade.
Sands gives me a cheery wave when I enter the lounge, and starts rearranging the furniture so the three of us can talk; Malkovich sprawls languidly in a large leather armchair. Sands, in an elegant grey suit and with a...
I spot John Malkovich's head as soon as I enter the courtyard of the hotel, even though he is in the lounge, with his back to me and partially obscured by a blind. That cranium has an aura. He has just arrived in Edinburgh, where he is directing his long-time friend Julian Sands, the British actor, in A Celebration of Harold Pinter. It is being touted as the starriest fringe event for a decade.
Sands gives me a cheery wave when I enter the lounge, and starts rearranging the furniture so the three of us can talk; Malkovich sprawls languidly in a large leather armchair. Sands, in an elegant grey suit and with a...
- 8/7/2011
- by Stephen Moss
- The Guardian - Film News
Netflix has revolutionized the home movie experience for fans of film with its instant streaming technology. Netflix Nuggets is my way of spreading the word about independent, classic and foreign films being made available by Netflix for instant streaming. Important Note: There may be some films that do not become available on the specified dates. This is merely a report of the most accurate release dates I can find, but is not directly confirmed by Netflix themselves.
American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)
Streaming Available: 06/29/2011
Synopsis: Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian Bill Hicks’s legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. A comic’s comic and unflagging critic of hypocrisy and cultural emptiness, Hicks was one of a kind, a Lenny Bruce for the late 20th century,...
American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)
Streaming Available: 06/29/2011
Synopsis: Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian Bill Hicks’s legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. A comic’s comic and unflagging critic of hypocrisy and cultural emptiness, Hicks was one of a kind, a Lenny Bruce for the late 20th century,...
- 6/28/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
John Malkovich has signed up to direct a new play celebrating the life of legendary writer Harold Pinter.
The Being John Malkovich star will direct his The Killing Fields co-star Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter, which is based on a selection of the playwright's writings and poems, as well as Sands' own personal experiences of working with Pinter before his death in 2008.
The show will debut at this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland ahead of a U.K. tour.
The Being John Malkovich star will direct his The Killing Fields co-star Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter, which is based on a selection of the playwright's writings and poems, as well as Sands' own personal experiences of working with Pinter before his death in 2008.
The show will debut at this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland ahead of a U.K. tour.
- 6/10/2011
- WENN
"Precious" leads the nominations for the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards earning eight noms including Best Director for Lee Daniels, Best Actress for Gabourey Sidibe, Supporting Actress for Mariah Carey, Monique, and Paula Patton, and Best Supporting Actor for Lenny Kravitz.
"Precious" also got nods for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Film. Other films nominated were "Invictus," "Michael Jackson's This Is It," "The Blind Side," and "The Princess and the Frog."
Winners will be announced Feb. 26 on Fox.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards:
Motion Picture Categories
Outstanding Motion Picture
. "The Blind Side" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Invictus" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Michael Jackson's: This Is It" (Columbia Pictures)
. "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" (Lionsgate)
. "The Princess and the Frog" (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
. Denzel Washington , "The Taking of Pelham 123" (Columbia Pictures...
"Precious" also got nods for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Film. Other films nominated were "Invictus," "Michael Jackson's This Is It," "The Blind Side," and "The Princess and the Frog."
Winners will be announced Feb. 26 on Fox.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards:
Motion Picture Categories
Outstanding Motion Picture
. "The Blind Side" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Invictus" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Michael Jackson's: This Is It" (Columbia Pictures)
. "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" (Lionsgate)
. "The Princess and the Frog" (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
. Denzel Washington , "The Taking of Pelham 123" (Columbia Pictures...
- 1/6/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Daily Telegraph Ohmygod. Did Russell Crowe finally get a sense of humor about himself? [hat tip to Sheriff George]
Mind of a Suspicious Kind "an image" in honor of Daniel Day Lewis
The Post-Game Show one of the best pieces I've read on the Disney buying Marvel deal
Risky Biz will Jason Reitman go three-for-three with Up in the Air?
The Cut thinks the Project Runway spinoff is awful. My take: It could use work but it's not without its moments
Urlesque claims that 09/09/09 will be "a day without cats" on the internet. If this catches on I'll just have to go offline in protest!
ioncinema first look beautiful pictures of Julianne Moore and Colin Firth in A Single Man
Nick's Flick Picks a 2009 Progress Report. Big props for The Hurt Locker and Julia among others
A Blog Next Door Nic and Eva: twin terrors and floating heads
Bright Lights is ruining my desire to...
Mind of a Suspicious Kind "an image" in honor of Daniel Day Lewis
The Post-Game Show one of the best pieces I've read on the Disney buying Marvel deal
Risky Biz will Jason Reitman go three-for-three with Up in the Air?
The Cut thinks the Project Runway spinoff is awful. My take: It could use work but it's not without its moments
Urlesque claims that 09/09/09 will be "a day without cats" on the internet. If this catches on I'll just have to go offline in protest!
ioncinema first look beautiful pictures of Julianne Moore and Colin Firth in A Single Man
Nick's Flick Picks a 2009 Progress Report. Big props for The Hurt Locker and Julia among others
A Blog Next Door Nic and Eva: twin terrors and floating heads
Bright Lights is ruining my desire to...
- 9/4/2009
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
John Crowley knew he'd face challenges in helming Peter Harness' Is Anybody There?. The film is an almost comic meditation on aging and death. "It's happy and sad, and it must have a light touch which never veers towards whimsy," says Crowley. "It can skirt alongside it but never be submerged by it. And while it's also sad, it can never become sentimental. That's a tightrope." Starring Michael Caine and child actor Bill Milner (Son of Rambow), the film recounts the unlikely friendship between an aging and irascible magician and a young boy whose parents own the retirement home where the old man resides. The youngster has become obsessed with dying and the possibilities of an afterlife. The Irish-born Crowley, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his direction of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman, says he's drawn to material that combines genres and is character-driven. And if there is action or violence,...
- 4/17/2009
- by Simi Horwitz
- backstage.com
Earlier this month (http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/michael-gambon-david-bradley-nominated-olivier-awards-62169/) we told you that Michael Gambon (Dumbledore) and David Bradley (Filch) were nominated for Laurence Olivier awards for their work on stage. They are competing in the Best Actor category for their performances in No Man's Land, photos from which can be seen here (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=747). Yesterday (http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest/view/item104438/Olivier-Nominees%3F-Celebration-goes-swimmingly/) the pair attended a party to celebrate being short-listed. Pictures from that can be seen here (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=77). Image: http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13923/104448_156_preview.jpg Image: http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13923/104449_156_preview.jpg Image: http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13923/104450_156_preview.jpg The awards will be given out on March 8th at the Grosvenor House Hotel (http://www.grosvenor-hotel-london.co.uk/?gclid=COOO...
- 2/25/2009
- by EmmaRiddle
- Snitchseeker.com
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