Actor David Oyelowo has been impressing people with his skilled performances on stage and screen for quite a number of years, but his portrayal of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Ava Duvernay’s Selma certainly turned a lot more heads and made him much better known.
That increased popularity for his acting has helped Oyelowo get films like A United Kingdom made.
Directed by Amma Asante (Belle), Oyelowo plays Seretse Khama, the future king of the African nation of Botswana, who while attending college in England during the ‘40s, falls in love with Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a working class British woman, only for them to learn that their interracial love wouldn’t be accepted by either of their countries. On returning home to be inaugurated, the obstacles become clearer as Seretse’s regent uncle and various British politicos want to separate him from Ruth even after they’ve been married.
That increased popularity for his acting has helped Oyelowo get films like A United Kingdom made.
Directed by Amma Asante (Belle), Oyelowo plays Seretse Khama, the future king of the African nation of Botswana, who while attending college in England during the ‘40s, falls in love with Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a working class British woman, only for them to learn that their interracial love wouldn’t be accepted by either of their countries. On returning home to be inaugurated, the obstacles become clearer as Seretse’s regent uncle and various British politicos want to separate him from Ruth even after they’ve been married.
- 2/7/2017
- by Edward Douglas
- LRMonline.com
The Japanese distributor will release Gods Of Egypt and Pride And Prejudice And Zombies in September.
Japanese distributor Gaga has unveiled its 2016 line-up, including Gods Of Egypt and Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, along with a move into the animation business.
One of Japan’s most active buyers, Gaga will release both titles in September, along with Giuseppe Tornatore’s Correspondence.
Before then, it will release David Wnendt’s Hitler satire Look Who’s Back in June; John Carney’s Sing Street and Margarethe von Trotta’s The Misplaced World in July; and Sérgio Machado’s The Violin Teacher in August (see full line-up below).
The company’s alternative label Gaga + has a line-up of six films – including Laura Poitras’s documentary Citizenfour and Uli Edel’s Pay The Ghost – while its GagaX label will release Michel Franco’s Chronic and Hong Kong director Dante Lam’s To The Fore.
On the animation...
Japanese distributor Gaga has unveiled its 2016 line-up, including Gods Of Egypt and Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, along with a move into the animation business.
One of Japan’s most active buyers, Gaga will release both titles in September, along with Giuseppe Tornatore’s Correspondence.
Before then, it will release David Wnendt’s Hitler satire Look Who’s Back in June; John Carney’s Sing Street and Margarethe von Trotta’s The Misplaced World in July; and Sérgio Machado’s The Violin Teacher in August (see full line-up below).
The company’s alternative label Gaga + has a line-up of six films – including Laura Poitras’s documentary Citizenfour and Uli Edel’s Pay The Ghost – while its GagaX label will release Michel Franco’s Chronic and Hong Kong director Dante Lam’s To The Fore.
On the animation...
- 3/24/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Hermione actor of Harry Potter series switches to the vain and amoral as celebrity-fixated Hollywood gangster
Were she a real person rather than one of the protagonists of the most successful film franchises in history, Hermione Granger would in all likelihood blanch at the latest movie role taken on by Emma Watson.
The 23-year-old actor, who played the bookish Hermione across eight instalments and 11 years, is now the star of Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring, a dazed and subtly disturbing tale of real-life burglary, privilege and celebrity which is heading this month for the Cannes film festival.
The picture tells of a gang of teenagers preying on the Hollywood homes of stars such as Paris Hilton (who was singled out for repeat visits), Lindsay Lohan and Orlando Bloom. From these figures they swiped more than $3m (£1.9m) worth of cash and goods using only chutzpah and the internet: once...
Were she a real person rather than one of the protagonists of the most successful film franchises in history, Hermione Granger would in all likelihood blanch at the latest movie role taken on by Emma Watson.
The 23-year-old actor, who played the bookish Hermione across eight instalments and 11 years, is now the star of Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring, a dazed and subtly disturbing tale of real-life burglary, privilege and celebrity which is heading this month for the Cannes film festival.
The picture tells of a gang of teenagers preying on the Hollywood homes of stars such as Paris Hilton (who was singled out for repeat visits), Lindsay Lohan and Orlando Bloom. From these figures they swiped more than $3m (£1.9m) worth of cash and goods using only chutzpah and the internet: once...
- 5/8/2013
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
Even movie stars have insecurities.
On the upcoming episode of "Smash," called "Tech" (Mon. April 30, 10 p.m. Et on NBC), the current "Bombshell" star Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) isn't too thrilled by how things are going with the musical.
"Look, I know that everybody thinks I'm a joke," Rebecca tells Derek in the exclusive preview clip above. "Derek, you're having other people standing in for me."
To further those fears, she's been left in the dark about losing "Bombshell's" leading man. (Re-enter Michael Swift?)
But Derek (Jack Davenport) is quick with advice to calm the star. "You know, Marilyn was always afraid of being a joke," he says. "All that feeling of not being authentic, having something to prove ... Use it."
Check out the video above and read the full "Tech" episode description below.
"Bombshell" moves to Boston. Ivy (Megan Hilty) faces trouble as Derek (Jack Davenport) finds himself drawn...
On the upcoming episode of "Smash," called "Tech" (Mon. April 30, 10 p.m. Et on NBC), the current "Bombshell" star Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) isn't too thrilled by how things are going with the musical.
"Look, I know that everybody thinks I'm a joke," Rebecca tells Derek in the exclusive preview clip above. "Derek, you're having other people standing in for me."
To further those fears, she's been left in the dark about losing "Bombshell's" leading man. (Re-enter Michael Swift?)
But Derek (Jack Davenport) is quick with advice to calm the star. "You know, Marilyn was always afraid of being a joke," he says. "All that feeling of not being authentic, having something to prove ... Use it."
Check out the video above and read the full "Tech" episode description below.
"Bombshell" moves to Boston. Ivy (Megan Hilty) faces trouble as Derek (Jack Davenport) finds himself drawn...
- 4/25/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Even movie stars have insecurities.
On the upcoming episode of "Smash," called "Tech" (Mon. April 30, 10 p.m. Et on NBC), the current "Bombshell" star Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) isn't too thrilled by how things are going with the musical.
"Look, I know that everybody thinks I'm a joke," Rebecca tells Derek in the exclusive preview clip above. "Derek, you're having other people standing in for me."
To further those fears, she's been left in the dark about losing "Bombshell's" leading man. (Re-enter Michael Swift?)
But Derek (Jack Davenport) is quick with advice to calm the star. "You know, Marilyn was always afraid of being a joke," he says. "All that feeling of not being authentic, having something to prove ... Use it."
Check out the video above and read the full "Tech" episode description below.
"Bombshell" moves to Boston. Ivy (Megan Hilty) faces trouble as Derek (Jack Davenport) finds himself drawn...
On the upcoming episode of "Smash," called "Tech" (Mon. April 30, 10 p.m. Et on NBC), the current "Bombshell" star Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) isn't too thrilled by how things are going with the musical.
"Look, I know that everybody thinks I'm a joke," Rebecca tells Derek in the exclusive preview clip above. "Derek, you're having other people standing in for me."
To further those fears, she's been left in the dark about losing "Bombshell's" leading man. (Re-enter Michael Swift?)
But Derek (Jack Davenport) is quick with advice to calm the star. "You know, Marilyn was always afraid of being a joke," he says. "All that feeling of not being authentic, having something to prove ... Use it."
Check out the video above and read the full "Tech" episode description below.
"Bombshell" moves to Boston. Ivy (Megan Hilty) faces trouble as Derek (Jack Davenport) finds himself drawn...
- 4/25/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
3:33Pm: The Smash panel kicks off with a video greeting from executive producer Steven Spielberg who NBC Entertainment President Bob Greenblatt promises has been incredibly involved and passionate about the show. To the point that he has personally edited musical sequences. Not-so-fun-fact: Spielberg did not send a similar video prior to Fox’s Terra Nova panel last fall. Read into that what you will.
3:38Pm: Just to give you an indication as to how good Smash actually is. A roomful of tired, hungry and soulless television critics actually “Aaaawwwwwed” when there was a momentary technical difficulty with the video sizzle reel for the show.
3:44Pm: Greenblatt teases that Marilyn’s road to Broadway will be a rocky one, with the first season culminating in the show’s out-of-town try out, and the second one — should the show be lucky enough to see a second season — revolve around...
3:38Pm: Just to give you an indication as to how good Smash actually is. A roomful of tired, hungry and soulless television critics actually “Aaaawwwwwed” when there was a momentary technical difficulty with the video sizzle reel for the show.
3:44Pm: Greenblatt teases that Marilyn’s road to Broadway will be a rocky one, with the first season culminating in the show’s out-of-town try out, and the second one — should the show be lucky enough to see a second season — revolve around...
- 1/7/2012
- by theTVaddict
- The TV Addict
In honor of the upcoming release of the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film, On Stranger Tides, Tmp will be running down the previous three chapters in the mega blockbuster franchise. So strap in your swords and prepare to set sail; we're going on a marathon, saavy?
Today, we'll tackle the film that started it all: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
The Set Up:
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl opens with Elizabeth Swann, the Governor of Port Royale's daughter, encountering a young boy floating aimlessly in the sea. After she and the rest of the crew rescues him, Elizabeth notices an ominous ship with black sails fleeing the scene. Years later, a now adult Elizabeth flirts with the boy she saved years ago, blacksmith Will Turner. Despite her feelings for Will, Elizabeth's father urges her to marry the dashing and noble Commodore Norrington.
Today, we'll tackle the film that started it all: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
The Set Up:
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl opens with Elizabeth Swann, the Governor of Port Royale's daughter, encountering a young boy floating aimlessly in the sea. After she and the rest of the crew rescues him, Elizabeth notices an ominous ship with black sails fleeing the scene. Years later, a now adult Elizabeth flirts with the boy she saved years ago, blacksmith Will Turner. Despite her feelings for Will, Elizabeth's father urges her to marry the dashing and noble Commodore Norrington.
- 5/19/2011
- Cinelinx
Chicago – Watching commercial-free episodes back-to-back on DVD illuminates a show’s strengths and weaknesses (while also making drinking games easier to spot from a show’s repetitive moments). “Lost” and “24” were helped amply by their season sets, as their breakneck pace worked even better without a need to push fast forward on a DVR remote. Clearly, someone at Buena Vista Home Video and ABC hopes the same will happen with the ratings challenged “FlashForward,” as the first ten episodes are available in a two-disc set to get fans pumped for the return of the show on March 18th. The plan could backfire.
DVD Rating: 2.5/5.0
“FlashForward” started with a bang. The first episode of the show hinted at one of the most promising new shows of the season with interesting characters, a fascinating mystery, and dense, well-written dialogue. Sadly, the show began spinning its wheels pretty quickly. I’ll admit to...
DVD Rating: 2.5/5.0
“FlashForward” started with a bang. The first episode of the show hinted at one of the most promising new shows of the season with interesting characters, a fascinating mystery, and dense, well-written dialogue. Sadly, the show began spinning its wheels pretty quickly. I’ll admit to...
- 3/3/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Thanks to BBC America, DVD box sets, and torrents, more and more of us Yanks have the opportunity to see what folks on the other side of the pond are watching. And there's some good stuff to be had. The short run afforded British series' allows for a creative compactness that is often lacking in American shows. Dramas can move the plot along at breakneck speed when the story calls for it, or take a step back and let the characters simply do their thing, all without needing to resort to filler episodes while the writers bide their time to a season climax. Similarly, comedies can punch up the jokes-per-minute without worrying about running out of steam eight hours in, and the more farcical comedy need not come up with dozens of wacky scenarios to throw their characters in, eventually stretching the credibility of even the most lenient sitcom viewer.
- 12/3/2009
- by Seth Freilich
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