Michelle Williams always delivers grounded, deeply moving performances but is rarely showy about it. Her work with frequent collaborator Kelly Reichardt -- including "Wendy and Lucy" and "Showing Up" -- best illustrates this quiet brilliance. Reichardt makes minimalist, unhurried films that demand both precision and flexibility from her actors.
In addition to her films with independent directors like Reichardt, Williams also delivers exemplary turns in bigger films, which pair her king with legendary directors like Martin Scorses and Steven Spielberg. Her roles in Reichardt's "Certain Women" and Spielberg's "The Fabelmans" couldn't be more different, but her simultaneous sense of grace and familiarity are common threads. Even in her most theatrical performances -– notably "The Fabelmans" -– Williams always feels like a woman you could really know or someone you might see on the street.
Despite her status as a five-time Oscars nominee, Williams seems to somehow still fly under the radar,...
In addition to her films with independent directors like Reichardt, Williams also delivers exemplary turns in bigger films, which pair her king with legendary directors like Martin Scorses and Steven Spielberg. Her roles in Reichardt's "Certain Women" and Spielberg's "The Fabelmans" couldn't be more different, but her simultaneous sense of grace and familiarity are common threads. Even in her most theatrical performances -– notably "The Fabelmans" -– Williams always feels like a woman you could really know or someone you might see on the street.
Despite her status as a five-time Oscars nominee, Williams seems to somehow still fly under the radar,...
- 5/7/2023
- by Kira Deshler
- Slash Film
Michelle Williams is an actor that has earned acclaim for her fearlessness and talent. She’s tackled a wide variety of roles that call for her to dig deep within herself, accessing tough emotions and displaying them onscreen.
Still, Williams is nothing if not generous, and she often looks for opportunities to praise her co-stars over herself.
Michelle Williams | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
In a recent video interview with Vanity Fair, Williams recounted one of her earliest feature film roles, recalling her experience on Brokeback Mountain and detailing why she thinks that her co-stars were incredibly “brave.”
What role did Michelle Williams have in ‘Brokeback Mountain’?
Williams first rose to fame for her work in the TV series Dawson’s Creek. She acted in the cult classic TV series throughout the early 2000s before breaking out to act in a series of independent and low-key film roles, including Me Without You and Prozac Nation.
Still, Williams is nothing if not generous, and she often looks for opportunities to praise her co-stars over herself.
Michelle Williams | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
In a recent video interview with Vanity Fair, Williams recounted one of her earliest feature film roles, recalling her experience on Brokeback Mountain and detailing why she thinks that her co-stars were incredibly “brave.”
What role did Michelle Williams have in ‘Brokeback Mountain’?
Williams first rose to fame for her work in the TV series Dawson’s Creek. She acted in the cult classic TV series throughout the early 2000s before breaking out to act in a series of independent and low-key film roles, including Me Without You and Prozac Nation.
- 2/1/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Actor and musician Eliot Sumner (No Time to Die) has been tapped for a recurring role opposite Andrew Scott and Johnny Flynn in Ripley, Showtime’s drama series based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling quintet of Tom Ripley novels, from The Night Of’s Steven Zaillian.
The series follows Tom Ripley (Scott), a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, who is hired by a wealthy man to try to convince his vagabond son, Dickie Greenleaf (Flynn), who is living a comfortable, trust-funded ex-pat life in Italy, to return home. Tom’s acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. Dakota Fanning also stars as Marge Sherwood, an American living in Italy who suspects darker motives underlie Tom’s affability.
Sumner will play a friend of Dickie’s who becomes suspicious of Tom.
Zaillian will write and direct the entire first season of Ripley.
The series follows Tom Ripley (Scott), a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, who is hired by a wealthy man to try to convince his vagabond son, Dickie Greenleaf (Flynn), who is living a comfortable, trust-funded ex-pat life in Italy, to return home. Tom’s acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. Dakota Fanning also stars as Marge Sherwood, an American living in Italy who suspects darker motives underlie Tom’s affability.
Sumner will play a friend of Dickie’s who becomes suspicious of Tom.
Zaillian will write and direct the entire first season of Ripley.
- 12/9/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel have been cast in the upcoming Fox country music drama series “Monarch,” Variety has learned.
In the series, the Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband, Albie, Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
“Monarch” will debut midseason for Fox on Jan. 30 immediately after the NFC Championship game, with the show’s second episode airing on Feb. 1.
Sarandon is an Academy Award winner, taking home the statuette for best actress in 1996 for “Dead Man Walking.
In the series, the Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband, Albie, Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
“Monarch” will debut midseason for Fox on Jan. 30 immediately after the NFC Championship game, with the show’s second episode airing on Feb. 1.
Sarandon is an Academy Award winner, taking home the statuette for best actress in 1996 for “Dead Man Walking.
- 9/7/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
New projects from ‘The Father’, ‘Born To Be Blue’ producers in Ontario Creates iff forum (exclusive)
Virtual meetings, panels and networking to take place September 12-13.
New projects from producers and production companies behind The Father, Born To Be Blue, Mustang and I’m No Longer Here are among the roster at the virtual 16th Ontario Creates International Financing Forum (iff) set to run from September 12-13.
The two-day co-financing and co-production market, which will run online due to the pandemic, serves international and Canadian producers developing mostly English-language projects and takes place in association with Toronto International Film Festival.
Sessions encompass one-on-one producer and executive meetings with 42 executives in attendance including new companies like Voltage Pictures,...
New projects from producers and production companies behind The Father, Born To Be Blue, Mustang and I’m No Longer Here are among the roster at the virtual 16th Ontario Creates International Financing Forum (iff) set to run from September 12-13.
The two-day co-financing and co-production market, which will run online due to the pandemic, serves international and Canadian producers developing mostly English-language projects and takes place in association with Toronto International Film Festival.
Sessions encompass one-on-one producer and executive meetings with 42 executives in attendance including new companies like Voltage Pictures,...
- 8/30/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
She’s got a Top 20 hit with her single “Issues,” but Julia Michaels has been writing chart-toppers for pop’s elite for years.
Born in Davenport, Iowa, and raised in L.A., the rising star began writing songs at age 12, when she started backing her poems at the piano. By 15, she found a mentor in the industry. Fast forward 10 years, and Michaels is responsible for cowriting some of the biggest hits in music, from Justin Bieber‘s “Sorry” to Selena Gomez‘s “Hands to Myself.”
And now her solo pursuit of superstardom is looking even more promising with her impressive debut Ep,...
Born in Davenport, Iowa, and raised in L.A., the rising star began writing songs at age 12, when she started backing her poems at the piano. By 15, she found a mentor in the industry. Fast forward 10 years, and Michaels is responsible for cowriting some of the biggest hits in music, from Justin Bieber‘s “Sorry” to Selena Gomez‘s “Hands to Myself.”
And now her solo pursuit of superstardom is looking even more promising with her impressive debut Ep,...
- 8/16/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Remaking a beloved film isn’t always the easiest task, but what happens when the original wasn’t all that good to begin with?
The 1988 theatrical release of “Beaches” was a lachrymose lovefest that baffled the critics who found its schmaltz and manipulative melodrama far too heavy-handed for consumption. That didn’t keep filmgoers from buying tickets or wringing out their tear ducts for this earnest story of lifelong friends. No matter how hard-hearted you were, it was clear that the Garry Marshall-directed film had its charms, not the least of which was Mayim Bialik and Bette Midler as the older and younger versions of the brassy C.C. Bloom, and the latter’s ability to sell “Wind Beneath My Wings” to anyone with a Bff.
Read More: 11 Great Films About Female Friendship
Lifetime’s “Beaches” is fairly faithful to Marshall’s vision (even using one of the character...
The 1988 theatrical release of “Beaches” was a lachrymose lovefest that baffled the critics who found its schmaltz and manipulative melodrama far too heavy-handed for consumption. That didn’t keep filmgoers from buying tickets or wringing out their tear ducts for this earnest story of lifelong friends. No matter how hard-hearted you were, it was clear that the Garry Marshall-directed film had its charms, not the least of which was Mayim Bialik and Bette Midler as the older and younger versions of the brassy C.C. Bloom, and the latter’s ability to sell “Wind Beneath My Wings” to anyone with a Bff.
Read More: 11 Great Films About Female Friendship
Lifetime’s “Beaches” is fairly faithful to Marshall’s vision (even using one of the character...
- 1/21/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
The message is "goodbye, Gavin, hello, Blake," but This Is What the Truth Feels Like is more than Gwen Stefani's rebound album - it's a personal and artistic triumph. In the 10 years leading up to her third solo effort, Stefani suffered a long bout of writer's block - until, it seems, her tumultuous, tabloid-fueling split from Gavin Rossdale. Bountiful inspiration arrived in the form of a new romantic partner, country star Blake Shelton, who was also bouncing back after heartbreak. For more on Gwen Stefani, pick up the new issue of People, on newsstands everywhere Friday.As crank-up- the-volume catchy as they are personal,...
- 3/16/2016
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
The message is "goodbye, Gavin, hello, Blake," but This Is What the Truth Feels Like is more than Gwen Stefani's rebound album - it's a personal and artistic triumph. In the 10 years leading up to her third solo effort, Stefani suffered a long bout of writer's block - until, it seems, her tumultuous, tabloid-fueling split from Gavin Rossdale. For more on Gwen Stefani, pick up the new issue of People, on newsstands everywhere Friday.Bountiful inspiration arrived in the form of a new romantic partner, country star Blake Shelton, who was also bouncing back after heartbreak. As crank-up- the-volume catchy as they are personal,...
- 3/16/2016
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
“Misery.” “Red Flag.” “Me Without You.” Yep, this truly will be the divorce-pop album of your dreams. As anticipated since October, when Gwen Stefani dropped the breakup ballad “Used to Love You,” the No Doubt front woman has unofficially announced the title and track list of her first solo album since 2006’s The Sweet Escape. “This Is What the Truth Feels Like,” Stefani tweeted, along with a very emotional-sounding array of song titles. If it’s wrong to dance to a pop song about the recent dissolution of a 12-year marriage, then no one will be right until at least the end of 2016.
- 2/10/2016
- by Halle Kiefer
- Vulture
Nashville, Season 3, Episode 1: “That’s Me Without You”
Directed by Callie Khouri
Written by Callie Khouri
Airs Wednesdays at 10pm Est on ABC
Nashville comes back for its third season with almost no noise. What, after a magnificent pilot two years ago, was once supposed to be a ratings savior for ABC has become an afterthought for the network, who barely publicized its premiere. They have buzzy new shows to talk about: (How to Get Away With Murder, Black-ish), and returning ratings hits to protect: (Scandal, uh… Scandal). And yet Nashville persists on network television representing a category that doesn’t even exist, the musical soap opera. Those two genres have never been more unfashionable. Musicals must cloak themselves in faux-edgy irony like Glee or die spectacular deaths (Rip Smash.) There are other soaps, especially on ABC, but they have to be structured like procedurals and contain a healthy...
Directed by Callie Khouri
Written by Callie Khouri
Airs Wednesdays at 10pm Est on ABC
Nashville comes back for its third season with almost no noise. What, after a magnificent pilot two years ago, was once supposed to be a ratings savior for ABC has become an afterthought for the network, who barely publicized its premiere. They have buzzy new shows to talk about: (How to Get Away With Murder, Black-ish), and returning ratings hits to protect: (Scandal, uh… Scandal). And yet Nashville persists on network television representing a category that doesn’t even exist, the musical soap opera. Those two genres have never been more unfashionable. Musicals must cloak themselves in faux-edgy irony like Glee or die spectacular deaths (Rip Smash.) There are other soaps, especially on ABC, but they have to be structured like procedurals and contain a healthy...
- 9/25/2014
- by Bryan Rucker
- SoundOnSight
Nashville‘s Rayna Jaymes probably makes the right decision in the series’ Season 3 premiere, and I really, really hate her for it.
Before you angrily mobilize to spray-paint a giant “Deyna 4eva” on my house, hear me out. The best decision Ray could’ve made would be to come clean with both of her beaus: “Deacon, you are one Hot Pocket, but you and I need to figure. some. stuff. out. before we even think about doing this again. And Luke, the fact that I can’t do more than plaster a half-amused smile on my face in your presence...
Before you angrily mobilize to spray-paint a giant “Deyna 4eva” on my house, hear me out. The best decision Ray could’ve made would be to come clean with both of her beaus: “Deacon, you are one Hot Pocket, but you and I need to figure. some. stuff. out. before we even think about doing this again. And Luke, the fact that I can’t do more than plaster a half-amused smile on my face in your presence...
- 9/25/2014
- TVLine.com
On tonight's premiere episode of Nashville,"That's Me Without You," Scarlett, Avery and Gunnar blow town. Juliette auditions to play the role of Patsy Cline. Rayna struggles with a life-changing decision.
When we last saw our favorite group of songwriters, musicians, up-and-comers, has-beens and superstars, their lives were in various states of states of upheaval. Rayna got two marriage proposals in one night, Gunnar told Scarlett she shouldn't leave Nashville, Will finally came out of the closet to Layla, and Avery found out about Juliette's one night, and apparently unsatisfying, fling with the slimy Jeff Fordham.
When we last saw our favorite group of songwriters, musicians, up-and-comers, has-beens and superstars, their lives were in various states of states of upheaval. Rayna got two marriage proposals in one night, Gunnar told Scarlett she shouldn't leave Nashville, Will finally came out of the closet to Layla, and Avery found out about Juliette's one night, and apparently unsatisfying, fling with the slimy Jeff Fordham.
- 9/24/2014
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Recently, ABC finally released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Nashville" premiere episode 1 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "That's Me Without You," and it sounds things will get pretty interesting indeed as Rayna has to decide whether to spend her life with Deacon or Luke, and more. In the new, 1st episode press release: A torn Rayna is going to have to choose not just between two men, but two directions that her life could take. Juliette, struggling to repair her relationship with Avery, is going to audition for the leading role of a film biopic. In the meantime, Scarlett, determined to start fresh, will embark on a road trip home and bonds with an unexpected stowaway, and Will and Layla will manage the fallout from his on-camera confession. The third-season premiere of “Nashville” will be highlighted by three live performances within the episode—each performed twice...
- 9/10/2014
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
"That?s Me Without You" ? In the uniquely structured season premiere, a torn Rayna must choose not just between two men, but two directions that her life could take. Juliette, struggling to repair her relationship with Avery, auditions for the leading role of a film biopic. Meanwhile, Scarlett, determined to start fresh, embarks on a road trip home and bonds with an unexpected stowaway, and Will and Layla manage the fallout from his on-camera confession.
- 9/10/2014
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
According to Deadline‘s sources, Emilia Clarke and Sam Clafin are currently in negotiations to star opposite each other in MGM’s Me Without You. The movie is set to be directed by TV and stage alum Thea Sharrock, who’ll make her feature film debut.
Based on the best-selling novel by Jojo Moyes, Me Without You is chick-lit personified. Will (presumably Clafin), a self-centred, handsome fop gets into an accident and requires a full-time carer. Cue the lovely and delightful Lou (also, presumably Clarke), the girl from the wrong side of the tracks who needs any job at all to help her family pay the bills.
I couldn’t finish the book. I made it about thirty pages in before I gave up in favour of The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving – same topic, still fiction, a hell of a lot funnier. Still, there’s a market for this type of fluff,...
Based on the best-selling novel by Jojo Moyes, Me Without You is chick-lit personified. Will (presumably Clafin), a self-centred, handsome fop gets into an accident and requires a full-time carer. Cue the lovely and delightful Lou (also, presumably Clarke), the girl from the wrong side of the tracks who needs any job at all to help her family pay the bills.
I couldn’t finish the book. I made it about thirty pages in before I gave up in favour of The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving – same topic, still fiction, a hell of a lot funnier. Still, there’s a market for this type of fluff,...
- 9/2/2014
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
There are many Billboard Music Awards -- far too many to give out on the live show. You may, however, still want to learn who won each of the top prizes. Check out the 2013 Billboard Music Awards winners list here.
It's not just Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepsen and Madonna -- although each of these artists did win.
The winner in each category has been bolded.
Milestone Award
Justin Bieber
Bruno Mars
Taylor Swift
Top Artist
Justin Bieber
Maroon 5
One Direction
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Song
Fun. -- "Some Nights"
Gotye feat. Kimbra -- "Somebody That I Used to Know"
Carly Rae Jepsen -- "Call Me Maybe"
Maroon 5 -- "One More Night"
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa -- "Payphone"
Top Billboard 200 Album
Adele -- "21"
Mumford & Sons -- "Babel"
One Direction -- "Take Me Home"
One Direction -- "Up All Night"
Taylor Swift -- "Red"
Top Duo/Group
Coldplay
Fun.
It's not just Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepsen and Madonna -- although each of these artists did win.
The winner in each category has been bolded.
Milestone Award
Justin Bieber
Bruno Mars
Taylor Swift
Top Artist
Justin Bieber
Maroon 5
One Direction
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Song
Fun. -- "Some Nights"
Gotye feat. Kimbra -- "Somebody That I Used to Know"
Carly Rae Jepsen -- "Call Me Maybe"
Maroon 5 -- "One More Night"
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa -- "Payphone"
Top Billboard 200 Album
Adele -- "21"
Mumford & Sons -- "Babel"
One Direction -- "Take Me Home"
One Direction -- "Up All Night"
Taylor Swift -- "Red"
Top Duo/Group
Coldplay
Fun.
- 5/20/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
There are many Billboard Music Awards -- far too many to give out on the live show. You may, however, still want to learn who won each of the top prizes. Check out the 2013 Billboard Music Awards winners list here.
It's not just Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepsen and Madonna -- although each of these artists did win.
The winner in each category has been bolded.
Top Artist
Justin Bieber
Maroon 5
One Direction
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Song
Fun. -- "Some Nights"
Gotye feat. Kimbra -- "Somebody That I Used to Know"
Carly Rae Jepsen -- "Call Me Maybe"
Maroon 5 -- "One More Night"
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa -- "Payphone"
Top Billboard 200 Album
Adele -- "21"
Mumford & Sons -- "Babel"
One Direction -- "Take Me Home"
One Direction -- "Up All Night"
Taylor Swift -- "Red"
Top Duo/Group
Coldplay
Fun.
Maroon 5
Mumford & Sons
One Direction...
It's not just Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepsen and Madonna -- although each of these artists did win.
The winner in each category has been bolded.
Top Artist
Justin Bieber
Maroon 5
One Direction
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Song
Fun. -- "Some Nights"
Gotye feat. Kimbra -- "Somebody That I Used to Know"
Carly Rae Jepsen -- "Call Me Maybe"
Maroon 5 -- "One More Night"
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa -- "Payphone"
Top Billboard 200 Album
Adele -- "21"
Mumford & Sons -- "Babel"
One Direction -- "Take Me Home"
One Direction -- "Up All Night"
Taylor Swift -- "Red"
Top Duo/Group
Coldplay
Fun.
Maroon 5
Mumford & Sons
One Direction...
- 5/20/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Pop music reigns supreme at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Among the many, many categories that are a part of the magazine's annual awards show, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Fun. were each nominated 11 times, while Rihanna trailed behind them with 10 nods.
Other big nominees were Carly Rae Jepsen, One Directon, Psy, Gotye and The Lumineers. Nominees are chosen based on an artists music sales, radio and digital streaming, tours and social media prowess. This year's awards show will take place at May 19 and will air on ABC. Hosted by Tracy Morgan, Prince will also be honored at the awards show with the Billboard Icon Award.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Top Artist
Justin Bieber
Maroon 5
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
One Direction
Top Top Hot 100 Song
Fun., "Some Nights"
Gotye feat. Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used to Know"
Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"
Maroon 5, "One More Night"
Maroon 5 feat.
Other big nominees were Carly Rae Jepsen, One Directon, Psy, Gotye and The Lumineers. Nominees are chosen based on an artists music sales, radio and digital streaming, tours and social media prowess. This year's awards show will take place at May 19 and will air on ABC. Hosted by Tracy Morgan, Prince will also be honored at the awards show with the Billboard Icon Award.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Top Artist
Justin Bieber
Maroon 5
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
One Direction
Top Top Hot 100 Song
Fun., "Some Nights"
Gotye feat. Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used to Know"
Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"
Maroon 5, "One More Night"
Maroon 5 feat.
- 4/23/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The star of Oz the Great and Powerful has come a long way since Dawson's Creek. Here's five of her most memorable moments in film – what would you add to the list?
Michelle Williams, currently starring as good witch Glinda in Oz the Great and Powerful, has racked up an impressive filmography since first coming to public attention for her role in Dawson's Creek (although some film fans might also remember a few notable pre-Dawson roles).
Here's some highlights from her film career, including recommendations from @guardianfilm Twitter followers @stugone, @Ben_Smith_123 and @eamonngriffin
What would you add to the list?
1. My Week with Marilyn
Michelle played Marilyn Monroe opposite Kenneth Branagh's Laurence Olivier, in a film charting the making of ill-fated light comed The Prince and the Showgirl. In his review, Peter Bradshaw said: "In art as in life, Olivier's spotlight is taken away by Marilyn, played terrifically...
Michelle Williams, currently starring as good witch Glinda in Oz the Great and Powerful, has racked up an impressive filmography since first coming to public attention for her role in Dawson's Creek (although some film fans might also remember a few notable pre-Dawson roles).
Here's some highlights from her film career, including recommendations from @guardianfilm Twitter followers @stugone, @Ben_Smith_123 and @eamonngriffin
What would you add to the list?
1. My Week with Marilyn
Michelle played Marilyn Monroe opposite Kenneth Branagh's Laurence Olivier, in a film charting the making of ill-fated light comed The Prince and the Showgirl. In his review, Peter Bradshaw said: "In art as in life, Olivier's spotlight is taken away by Marilyn, played terrifically...
- 3/8/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s that time of the year when we honor the best of 2011's movies, TV shows, books, and music so of course that also means comics, and ComicMonsters.com has kicked off its third annual Horror Comic Awards.
Voting is open via the ComicMonsters.com website from today, December 21st, through Saturday, December 31st. May the most brutal comic prevail!
The categories and nominees for 2011 are:
Writer of the Year
Mike Mignola on Hellboy
Joe Hill on Locke and Key
Joshua Fialkov on I, Vampire and Echoes
Robert Kirkman on The Walking Dead
Peter Milligan on Hellblazer/Justice League Dark
Scott Snyder on American Vampire
Clive Barker and Christopher Monfette on Hellraiser
Jeff Lemire on Animal Man/Sweet Tooth
Artist of the Year
Gabriel Rodriguez on Locke and Key
Menton 3 on Monocyte
Andrea Sorrentino on I, Vampire
Charlie Adlard on The Walking Dead<
Nat Jones on 68
Giuseppe Camuncoli on...
Voting is open via the ComicMonsters.com website from today, December 21st, through Saturday, December 31st. May the most brutal comic prevail!
The categories and nominees for 2011 are:
Writer of the Year
Mike Mignola on Hellboy
Joe Hill on Locke and Key
Joshua Fialkov on I, Vampire and Echoes
Robert Kirkman on The Walking Dead
Peter Milligan on Hellblazer/Justice League Dark
Scott Snyder on American Vampire
Clive Barker and Christopher Monfette on Hellraiser
Jeff Lemire on Animal Man/Sweet Tooth
Artist of the Year
Gabriel Rodriguez on Locke and Key
Menton 3 on Monocyte
Andrea Sorrentino on I, Vampire
Charlie Adlard on The Walking Dead<
Nat Jones on 68
Giuseppe Camuncoli on...
- 12/21/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
HollywoodNews.com: This year’s winner of the Hollywood Fashion Awards – Best Dressed at Gala Ceremony was actress Michelle Williams.
Michelle dressed in a blue chiffon Nina Ricci gown. See video below:
Michelle Williams – See Photo Gallery Below
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Michelle Williams in "My Week With Marilyn Monroe"
Last month, Academy Award-nominated Michelle Williams was also honored with the “Hollywood Actress Award,” for her performance in “My Week with Marilyn,”at the Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony, which took place October 24, 2011, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Michelle Williams’ performances have established her as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and respected actors earning her two Academy Award® nominations.
Williams was last seen in Derek Cianfrance’s Blue Valentine opposite Ryan Gosling. Williams’ captivating performance earned her an Academy Award® nomination for Best Actress as well as Golden Globe and Broadcast...
Michelle dressed in a blue chiffon Nina Ricci gown. See video below:
Michelle Williams – See Photo Gallery Below
My Week With Marilyn Monroe ◄ Back Next ►Picture 1 of 15
Michelle Williams in "My Week With Marilyn Monroe"
Last month, Academy Award-nominated Michelle Williams was also honored with the “Hollywood Actress Award,” for her performance in “My Week with Marilyn,”at the Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony, which took place October 24, 2011, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Michelle Williams’ performances have established her as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and respected actors earning her two Academy Award® nominations.
Williams was last seen in Derek Cianfrance’s Blue Valentine opposite Ryan Gosling. Williams’ captivating performance earned her an Academy Award® nomination for Best Actress as well as Golden Globe and Broadcast...
- 11/19/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Jls are on course to gain their sixth UK number one single. The group have topped the midweek chart with their latest cut 'Take A Chance On Me', while Rihanna's 'We Found Love' trails in second place. Labrinth and Tinie Tempah stay firm at three with 'Earthquake' and Professor Green's 'Read All About It' slides from the top spot to four. Cher Lloyd slips a place to five with Mike Posner hook-up 'With Ur Love' and Pixie Lott is the second-highest new entry with 'What Do You Take Me For?' Outside the top ten, Loick Essien has landed at 13 with 'Me Without You' and is followed by fellow new entries 'I Need' by Maverick Sabre at 14 and Bruno Mars's 'It Will Rain' at 16. Tinchy Stryder's new single 'Off (more)...
- 11/9/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Hunky Dory
Director: Marc Evans
Writer: Laurence Coriat
If Marc Evans’ Hunky Dory is anything to go by, the long hot summer of 1976 was a lot more exciting in South Wales than in North London. My memories are mainly of drought warnings, parched lawns and Bjorn Borg winning Wimbledon. But this movie about a school production of The Tempest throws in everything from lazy afternoons at the lido, to skinheads and a spot of arson. In between there’s an awful lot of Minnie Driver. Hunky Dory has its heart in the right place, but does outstay its welcome by a good 20 minutes.
Driver plays Viv May, the inspirational and aspirational drama teacher at a Swansea secondary school. A former actress, her ambitions have now turned to staging a musical that blends Bowie and the Bard. With her Pre-Raphaelite locks, diaphanous frocks and progressive attitudes, Viv makes enemies in the staff room.
Director: Marc Evans
Writer: Laurence Coriat
If Marc Evans’ Hunky Dory is anything to go by, the long hot summer of 1976 was a lot more exciting in South Wales than in North London. My memories are mainly of drought warnings, parched lawns and Bjorn Borg winning Wimbledon. But this movie about a school production of The Tempest throws in everything from lazy afternoons at the lido, to skinheads and a spot of arson. In between there’s an awful lot of Minnie Driver. Hunky Dory has its heart in the right place, but does outstay its welcome by a good 20 minutes.
Driver plays Viv May, the inspirational and aspirational drama teacher at a Swansea secondary school. A former actress, her ambitions have now turned to staging a musical that blends Bowie and the Bard. With her Pre-Raphaelite locks, diaphanous frocks and progressive attitudes, Viv makes enemies in the staff room.
- 10/26/2011
- by Susannah
- SoundOnSight
Loick Essien has debuted his new music video online. The singer has premiered the clip for his new cut 'Me Without You', which will serve as the fourth release from his debut album Identity. The track was produced by Mike Spencer who has previously worked with Kylie Minogue, Jamiroquai and Rizzle Kicks. The song follows Essien's summer hit 'How We Roll', which reached number two on the UK singles chart and (more)...
- 10/12/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
There are lots of hilarious British films about teenage boys. But unlike the Us, we don't do girl-centred comedy. Why?
The box-office success of The Inbetweeners Movie may have taken the film industry by surprise, but for many of its audience it was a no-brainer. A funny, frank film about adolescence that got everything right – the phoney, peer-pleasing, "street" jargon; the perpetually nagging fear of inadequacy, perked up by flashes of hope and well-oiled fantasy; the humiliations ladled out by bodies commanded by the whiff of sex. Why wouldn't film-lovers flock to see such a formative part of their lives recreated so authentically, to spend a couple of happy hours revelling in "thank God it's not just me" camaraderie (for youngsters) or "thank God it's over" nostalgia (for older ones)?
Well, one reason might be that they are female. Many saw our male counterparts weep with laughter and recognition at The Inbetweeners,...
The box-office success of The Inbetweeners Movie may have taken the film industry by surprise, but for many of its audience it was a no-brainer. A funny, frank film about adolescence that got everything right – the phoney, peer-pleasing, "street" jargon; the perpetually nagging fear of inadequacy, perked up by flashes of hope and well-oiled fantasy; the humiliations ladled out by bodies commanded by the whiff of sex. Why wouldn't film-lovers flock to see such a formative part of their lives recreated so authentically, to spend a couple of happy hours revelling in "thank God it's not just me" camaraderie (for youngsters) or "thank God it's over" nostalgia (for older ones)?
Well, one reason might be that they are female. Many saw our male counterparts weep with laughter and recognition at The Inbetweeners,...
- 9/29/2011
- by Jane Graham
- The Guardian - Film News
HollywoodNews.com: The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, are pleased to announce that Academy Award-nominated actress Michelle Williams will be honored with the “Hollywood Actress Award,” at the festival’s Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place October 24, 2011, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
The announcement was made today by Carlos de Abreu, Founder and Executive Director of the Hollywood Film Festival. “It is a privilege to honor Michelle Williams for her excellent talent and remarkable career,” said Mr. de Abreu.
The Hollywood Film Awards Gala launches the awards season. In the past eight years a total of 73 Oscar nominations and 27 Oscars were given to the honorees of the Hollywood Awards.
The 2011 Hollywood Film Festival has also announced that they will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Christopher Plummer with the “Hollywood Supporting Actor Award” for “Beginners,” actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt...
The announcement was made today by Carlos de Abreu, Founder and Executive Director of the Hollywood Film Festival. “It is a privilege to honor Michelle Williams for her excellent talent and remarkable career,” said Mr. de Abreu.
The Hollywood Film Awards Gala launches the awards season. In the past eight years a total of 73 Oscar nominations and 27 Oscars were given to the honorees of the Hollywood Awards.
The 2011 Hollywood Film Festival has also announced that they will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Christopher Plummer with the “Hollywood Supporting Actor Award” for “Beginners,” actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt...
- 9/28/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Loick Essien has announced details of his new single. 'Me Without You' marks the singer's second solo release and is available on November 6. Lyrics to the track include: "I'm trying to win, I'm trying to find/ I'm trying to make it through the night/ Trying to run/ Trying to sleep, trying to keep on/ Trying to be the me without you." Discussing the song, he admitted: "There's nothing worse than ending a relationship with someone you don't want to break up with. This song is about trying to rebuild your life when it feels like you can't go on without them. (more)...
- 9/14/2011
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Much is being made of the lady-friendly comedy Bridesmaids which opens in theaters today. It's gotten phenomenal advance buzz from critics and casual filmgoers alike and, the all-too familiar photoshopping of promotional material aside, I've seen and heard nothing that will keep me from rushing to see it when it opens tomorrow. The film has, however, taken on a political and social import that seems at odds with its breezy and (honestly) rather crass tone. The film's director, Paul Feig told the Onion's Av club, "It's not often that a studio will allow a movie that's all driven by women to be made, so I felt the pressure of, 'If I screw this up, it's going to fuck things up for women.'" In fact, Rebecca Traister of Salon.com wrote an excellent article yesterday about the ways in which the women of Hollywood are mobilizing behind the film to ensure its financial success.
- 5/13/2011
- by Joanna Robinson
It'd be easy to suggest that the nation's attention was turned toward March Madness and the War in Libya this weekend, which was why the overall box-office was so lackluster, but the reality is probably that the three new offerings simply weren't all that compelling. Limitless, which boasted one scene with the beautiful Anna Friel (looking not so beautiful), inexplicably took the top spot, scoring $19 million. There was nothing particularly compelling about the film, so it's modest success can only be attributed to The Emu. It's all the more strange because I thought the movie and its release had the feel of a film that had sat on a shelf for three years and was dumped into a quiet weekend, like two of Cooper's previous efforts, Case 39 and All About Steve. Presumably, that was not the case here -- Cooper actually chose it among all the post-Hangover scripts he was sent.
- 3/20/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
The one-shot special Hack/Slash: Me Without You (Image Comics) is an action-packed issue about femme fatales, mobsters and assassins. Just as he did with Cassie Hack (previously in Hack/Slash: My First Maniac), creator Tim Seeley explores the origins of Vlad, the gentle giant. Before he became Hack’s sidekick, Vlad was just a lonely recluse walking the crime-ridden streets of Chicago.
- 1/22/2011
- by allan.dart@starloggroup.com (Jorge Sollis)
- Fangoria
After seven years, last night we said goodbye to Allison and Joe Dubois, and the other cast in the series finale of Medium, "Me Without You". I thought I'd write a mini review of the finale as well as the show which will be greatly missed!
For me, Medium will always be one of the most underrated shows on television, it certainly did not get enough credit throughout its seven years. The show always managed to stay grounded and real despite its genre which always impressed me, it never went too far with the "supernatural" element. The crime stories were always creative and Medium often pushed the boundaries and dealt with dark crimes which added a thrill to the viewing!
I really enjoyed the series finale of Medium. At the beginning, Allison receives a phone call from Joe while he is flying back from Hawaii but the plane hits turbulence...
For me, Medium will always be one of the most underrated shows on television, it certainly did not get enough credit throughout its seven years. The show always managed to stay grounded and real despite its genre which always impressed me, it never went too far with the "supernatural" element. The crime stories were always creative and Medium often pushed the boundaries and dealt with dark crimes which added a thrill to the viewing!
I really enjoyed the series finale of Medium. At the beginning, Allison receives a phone call from Joe while he is flying back from Hawaii but the plane hits turbulence...
- 1/22/2011
- by Emily_Payne
Medium has taken its fans on some intensely crazy rides over the course of seven seasons. Why should the finale be different? The CBS fright series — the victim of low ratings — will end its run tonight with the episode "Me Without You," which starts with psychic Allison Dubois and her family in the present day and follows them 48 years into the future.
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- 1/21/2011
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Her co-star reckons she's 'a cross between Brigitte Bardot and Clint Eastwood'. Not bad for a former star of Dawson's Creek
In its 11-year lifespan, America's teen network The WB was a highly visible training ground for a vast army of young actors. But the unblemished skin and wounded stares that can make a young star irresistible to adolescent audiences don't always guarantee a long and fulfilling career. The ensembles of such WB staples as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Felicity, 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls and Charmed experienced variable fortunes in their quests to be accepted as non-angsty adults. Some actors – Jessica Biel, Keri Russell and David Boreanaz among them – made smooth and successful transitions. Others less so.
But no WB graduate has put as much distance between themselves and their small-screen origins as Michelle Williams. Sorry, make that creatively daring, critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated Michelle Williams. Or, as Ryan Gosling...
In its 11-year lifespan, America's teen network The WB was a highly visible training ground for a vast army of young actors. But the unblemished skin and wounded stares that can make a young star irresistible to adolescent audiences don't always guarantee a long and fulfilling career. The ensembles of such WB staples as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Felicity, 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls and Charmed experienced variable fortunes in their quests to be accepted as non-angsty adults. Some actors – Jessica Biel, Keri Russell and David Boreanaz among them – made smooth and successful transitions. Others less so.
But no WB graduate has put as much distance between themselves and their small-screen origins as Michelle Williams. Sorry, make that creatively daring, critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated Michelle Williams. Or, as Ryan Gosling...
- 1/8/2011
- by Jonathan Bernstein
- The Guardian - Film News
We already know that the last episode of CBS' cancelled Medium series will take place in the present, seven years into the future and then 40 years after that. The network has now issued a press release that gives us a few more clues about the TV show's conclusion. Note that Sasha Pieterse is credited with playing a 14-year-old version of youngest daughter Marie (Madison Carabello).
It's also worth noting that this is the first time that the network has officially confirmed that the series is ending. Up until now, we've only heard the cancellation news from star Patricia Arquette and executive producer Glenn Gordon Caron.
Here's the press release...
Allison And Joe Begin New Careers That Take Them In Different Directons, On The Series Finale Of "Medium," Friday, Jan. 21
"Me Without You" - When Allison becomes...
It's also worth noting that this is the first time that the network has officially confirmed that the series is ending. Up until now, we've only heard the cancellation news from star Patricia Arquette and executive producer Glenn Gordon Caron.
Here's the press release...
Allison And Joe Begin New Careers That Take Them In Different Directons, On The Series Finale Of "Medium," Friday, Jan. 21
"Me Without You" - When Allison becomes...
- 12/23/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We already know that the last episode of CBS' cancelled Medium series will take place in the present, seven years into the future and then 40 years after that. The network has now issued a press release that gives us a few more clues about the TV show's conclusion. Note that Sasha Pieterse is credited with playing a 14-year-old version of youngest daughter Marie (Madison Carabello).
It's also worth noting that this is the first time that the network has officially confirmed that the series is ending. Up until now, we've only heard the cancellation news from star Patricia Arquette and executive producer Glenn Gordon Caron.
Here's the press release...
Allison And Joe Begin New Careers That Take Them In Different Directons, On The Series Finale Of "Medium," Friday, Jan. 21
"Me Without You" - When Allison becomes...
It's also worth noting that this is the first time that the network has officially confirmed that the series is ending. Up until now, we've only heard the cancellation news from star Patricia Arquette and executive producer Glenn Gordon Caron.
Here's the press release...
Allison And Joe Begin New Careers That Take Them In Different Directons, On The Series Finale Of "Medium," Friday, Jan. 21
"Me Without You" - When Allison becomes...
- 12/23/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We’ve just received word from the powers that be that the jury for the 2011 Orange Wednesday Rising Star Award at this years BAFTA Awards has been chosen and there’s quite a few familiar faces.
This year the jury will include fashion guru turned director, Tom Ford, Actor Peter Sarsgaard, Actress Natascha McElhone, casting director, Lucy Bevan who worked with Peter on An Education, director Mike Newell (Donnie Brasco, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Prince of Persia and the Sands of Time), Jamie Graham, deputy editor from Total Film and Robbie Collin, Film Editor for The News of the World, many of whom will be familiar with him on Twitter. Ben Drew aka Plan B will act as Jury Spokesperson while all the above will be overseen by the Jury Chair, Finola Dwyer (producer – An Education, Me Without You, Backbeat and chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee...
This year the jury will include fashion guru turned director, Tom Ford, Actor Peter Sarsgaard, Actress Natascha McElhone, casting director, Lucy Bevan who worked with Peter on An Education, director Mike Newell (Donnie Brasco, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Prince of Persia and the Sands of Time), Jamie Graham, deputy editor from Total Film and Robbie Collin, Film Editor for The News of the World, many of whom will be familiar with him on Twitter. Ben Drew aka Plan B will act as Jury Spokesperson while all the above will be overseen by the Jury Chair, Finola Dwyer (producer – An Education, Me Without You, Backbeat and chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee...
- 11/2/2010
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Not many film shorts are known for having Red Carpet screenings. However, when you have Jamie Lynn-Sigler (Entourage, Wake, Son of Morning) starring, Hugh Grant (About a Boy) calling the short “a truly great film” and Vin Diesel (xXx: The Return of Xander Cage) calling the director “the real deal,” you do your screening in style with a Red Carpet and cocktail reception. On Sept 12, Voula Duval held a special Fashion Week Screening of Duval's directorial debut film, Trophy Wife, at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. In attendance were cast members Anastasia Ganias (Dexter, Party Down) Mickey Sumner (North Pond), Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Lauren Santo Domingo and Celia Babina. Dylan McDermott (Dark Blue), Trudie Styler (Me Without You) and Edward Epstein (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps) were also on hand for the event, as well as other Fashion Week friends. Michele Rodriguez (Machete, Battle: Los Angeles), Donna Karan and Sting were also...
- 9/13/2010
- by Bags
- BuzzFocus.com
Trudie Styler and Matthew Freud at the BAFTA Soho House Grey Goose after party at the Grosvenor House Hotel on February 21 in London. Styler was one of the nominated producers for Duncan Jones‘ Moon, in the running for Outstanding British Film of 2009. Styler’s fellow producers were Jones, Stuart Fenegan, and Nathan Parker. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images For Grey Goose.) Among the other films Styler has produced or co-produced are A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Alpha Male, and The Sweatbox. She has also acted in a number of films and television series. Among her feature-film appearances are those in Mamba, Modi, Cheeky, Alpha Male, Bug, and Me Without You. Click on the photo to enlarge it.
- 2/25/2010
- by Joan Lister
- Alt Film Guide
Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
# 20 - Emma Roberts - Acting runs in the family. While...
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
# 20 - Emma Roberts - Acting runs in the family. While...
- 7/5/2009
- The Movie Fanatic
What Ashley Tisdale will offer to music lovers in her soon-to-be-released second studio album "Guilty Pleasure" has been revealed in the record's official tracklisting. Fourteen new materials, one of which is titled "Hot Mess", are included in the standard edition of the album.
As for exclusive limited edition of the new effort, it will contain two bonus tracks, "I'm Back" and "Watcha Waiting For", a large glossy photo book with 3 full color double sided 11x17 posters of Ashley, and full lyrics for each song. The limited version will be put forward for U.S. purchase on June 16, the same day its standard edition is dropped.
In the meantime, "It's Alright, It's Ok", which "comes from a personal experience in the past," has been released earlier this month as the album's lead single. A music video for the track has also been premiered, showing Ashley taking a revenge on her cheating boyfriend.
As for exclusive limited edition of the new effort, it will contain two bonus tracks, "I'm Back" and "Watcha Waiting For", a large glossy photo book with 3 full color double sided 11x17 posters of Ashley, and full lyrics for each song. The limited version will be put forward for U.S. purchase on June 16, the same day its standard edition is dropped.
In the meantime, "It's Alright, It's Ok", which "comes from a personal experience in the past," has been released earlier this month as the album's lead single. A music video for the track has also been premiered, showing Ashley taking a revenge on her cheating boyfriend.
- 4/23/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
- #33. Genova Director: Michael WinterbottomWriters: Winterbottom and Laurence Coriat (Me Without You) Producers: Longtime producer friend Andrew Eaton and Winterbottom Distributor: Currently Seeking Distribution The Gist: Written by Laurence Coriat, the exotic Italian town of Genova provides a fresh start for Joe (Firth) and his two young daughters - a family seeking new lives after the sudden death of their mother. Kelly, the 16-year-old, explores the sexy and dangerous underbelly of this mysterious new world. While the youngest, Mary, has just seen the ghost of her mother wandering the streets. Fact: Winterbottom is currently filming a television project entitled: Seven Days. See It: Winterbottom is one of the rare directors who isn't afraid to switch genres - he went from docu to A Mighty Heart to a ghost story. Release Date/Status?: Currently in post prod - this should make a festival presence. Hanway is handling international sales. ...
- 1/31/2008
- IONCINEMA.com
Michelle Williams has signed with CAA for representation. The actress, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her supporting role in Brokeback Mountain, next will appear in Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are. She also is attached to star in Charlie Kaufman's untitled directorial debut, which is set to begin filming in early summer 2007. She has signed on to appear in Todd Haynes' Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There: Suppositions on a Film Concerning Dylan. Williams' credits include Land of Plenty, The Station Agent and Me Without You. Her theater credits include Cherry Orchard, Killer Joe and Mike Leigh's Smelling a Rat. Williams had been repped by the Gersh Agency.
LONDON -- U.K.-based production and financing company Random Harvest has sealed a deal with Los Angeles-based PorchLight Entertainment for the U.S. company to be the exclusive worldwide sales agent in all media for all remaining territories for Harvest's period drama War Bride, the companies said Monday. The film, which stars Anna Friel (Me Without You), Molly Parker (Waking the Dead) and Brenda Fricker (Resurrection Man), has also secured a United Kingdom theatrical release through British independent distributor Miracle Communications, headed by veteran distributor Martin Myers. It is set for U.K. release on Nov. 29. PorchLight will sell the title to all territories outside the U.K., Japan, South Korea, Israel, Poland and Canada.
- 10/1/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Anna Friel is reportedly delighted after overcoming an ovarian disease to conceive her first child. The Me Without You beauty and her beau David Thewlis are expecting their first child, according to British tabloid The Daily Sport. The stunning brunette, 26, was diagnosed with endometriosis and doctors recommended she conceive sooner rather than later. A friend says, "Anna's only been pregnant for a few weeks so she won't be showing yet. "No one could tell at the BAFTAs. One of the crew asked why David was looking so depressed, thinking he was worrying about directing a film for the first time. But it was the fact that Anna was pregnant and he was worried about complications." The couple's agent refuses to confirm or deny the story.
- 3/7/2002
- WENN
Dawson's Creek starlet Michelle Williams was confused when she was asked to play a British girl in new movie Me Without You - but decide to throw herself into it. The gorgeous actress listened to spoken word tapes of novels by Charlotte Brontë and Virginia Woolf to prepare herself for the role, and refused to use an American accent even when the cameras stopped rolling. She says, "I've no idea why they thought I could play an English girl. It's not just learning an accent, there is an inflection and demeanor, an entire English way of being that is so decidedly un- American. It's such a hard accent and you have to have an agile tongue. But it's been a fantastic challenge. I kept up the English accent throughout - much to the annoyance of my family and friends."...
- 11/26/2001
- WENN
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