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26 October 2009 9:08 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
tMF is currently asking its viewers: Who is your favorite leading lady? Early results show Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Keira Knightley grabbing the top 3 spots. Michelle Williams, Scarlett Johnasson and Rachel McAdams are not far behind. This poll (just look at the right side of the website and proceed further down) will run until Friday, and the early results gave us the opportunity to see what Natalie, Anne and Keira have been doing lately - new movies, appearances, interviews and much more! - - -
- - - Currently ranked # 1 - Natalie Portman
Favorite Movies: Closer, Leon (The Professional), Garden State, Where The Heart Is, V for Vendetta.
Upcoming Movies: Brothers, Love and Other Impossible Pursuits, Black Swan and Thor
Natalie Portman is currently on the spotlight for her movie, New York I Love You. The La Times' Rebecca Ascher-Walsh has just written a profile of the actress: »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
26 October 2009 9:08 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
tMF is currently asking its viewers: Who is your favorite leading lady? Early results show Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Keira Knightley grabbing the top 3 spots. Michelle Williams, Scarlett Johnasson and Rachel McAdams are not far behind. This poll (just look at the right side of the website and proceed further down) will run until Friday, and the early results gave us the opportunity to see what Natalie, Anne and Keira have been doing lately - new movies, appearances, interviews and much more! - - -
- - - Currently ranked # 1 - Natalie Portman
Favorite Movies: Closer, Leon (The Professional), Garden State, Where The Heart Is, V for Vendetta.
Upcoming Movies: Brothers, Love and Other Impossible Pursuits, Black Swan and Thor
Natalie Portman is currently on the spotlight for her movie, New York I Love You. The La Times' Rebecca Ascher-Walsh has just written a profile of the actress: »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
26 October 2009 9:08 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
tMF is currently asking its viewers: Who is your favorite leading lady? Early results show Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Keira Knightley grabbing the top 3 spots. Michelle Williams, Scarlett Johnasson and Rachel McAdams are not far behind. This poll (just look at the right side of the website and proceed further down) will run until Friday, and the early results gave us the opportunity to see what Natalie, Anne and Keira have been doing lately - new movies, appearances, interviews and much more! - - -
- - - Currently ranked # 1 - Natalie Portman
Favorite Movies: Closer, Leon (The Professional), Garden State, Where The Heart Is, V for Vendetta.
Upcoming Movies: Brothers, Love and Other Impossible Pursuits, Black Swan and Thor
Natalie Portman is currently on the spotlight for her movie, New York I Love You. The La Times' Rebecca Ascher-Walsh has just written a profile of the actress: »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
25 October 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Probably one of the most coveted roles in film, My Fair Lady's Eliza Dolittle already has a history of being a role most sought after by big stars in cinema - Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews and Elizabeth Taylor, among others. Just now, The Telegraph reported that in the latest film adaptation, Keira Knightley was cast as the ambitious, working class girl who started out as a flower seller and became the toast of high society.
Details as follows:
"Joe and Keira are looking forward to working together again immensely," says a friend of the 37-year-old director.
In August, I reported that Knightley had been forced to compete with Johansson, 24, for the role of the Cockney flower seller played by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 film.
"I have two actresses as potential Elizas, one British, the other American," said Sir Cameron Mackintosh, who is producing the film with Duncan Kenworthy, at the time. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
25 October 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Probably one of the most coveted roles in film, My Fair Lady's Eliza Dolittle already has a history of being a role most sought after by big stars in cinema - Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews and Elizabeth Taylor, among others. Just now, The Telegraph reported that in the latest film adaptation, Keira Knightley was cast as the ambitious, working class girl who started out as a flower seller and became the toast of high society.
Details as follows:
"Joe and Keira are looking forward to working together again immensely," says a friend of the 37-year-old director.
In August, I reported that Knightley had been forced to compete with Johansson, 24, for the role of the Cockney flower seller played by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 film.
"I have two actresses as potential Elizas, one British, the other American," said Sir Cameron Mackintosh, who is producing the film with Duncan Kenworthy, at the time. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
25 October 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Probably one of the most coveted roles in film, My Fair Lady's Eliza Dolittle already has a history of being a role most sought after by big stars in cinema - Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews and Elizabeth Taylor, among others. Just now, The Telegraph reported that in the latest film adaptation, Keira Knightley was cast as the ambitious, working class girl who started out as a flower seller and became the toast of high society.
Details as follows:
"Joe and Keira are looking forward to working together again immensely," says a friend of the 37-year-old director.
In August, I reported that Knightley had been forced to compete with Johansson, 24, for the role of the Cockney flower seller played by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 film.
"I have two actresses as potential Elizas, one British, the other American," said Sir Cameron Mackintosh, who is producing the film with Duncan Kenworthy, at the time. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
25 October 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Probably one of the most coveted roles in film, My Fair Lady's Eliza Dolittle already has a history of being a role most sought after by big stars in cinema - Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews and Elizabeth Taylor, among others. Just now, The Telegraph reported that in the latest film adaptation, Keira Knightley was cast as the ambitious, working class girl who started out as a flower seller and became the toast of high society.
Details as follows:
"Joe and Keira are looking forward to working together again immensely," says a friend of the 37-year-old director.
In August, I reported that Knightley had been forced to compete with Johansson, 24, for the role of the Cockney flower seller played by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 film.
"I have two actresses as potential Elizas, one British, the other American," said Sir Cameron Mackintosh, who is producing the film with Duncan Kenworthy, at the time. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
22 October 2009 6:39 PM, PDT | blogs.suntimes.com/ebert | See recent Roger Ebert's Blog news »
Tina Mabry's "Mississippi Damned," an independent American production, won the Gold Hugo as the best film in the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival, and added Gold Plaques for best supporting actress (Jossie Thacker) and best screenplay (Mabry). It tells the harrowing story of three black children growing up in rural Mississippi in circumstances of violence and addiction. The film's trailer and an interview with Mabry are linked at the bottom.
Kylee Russell in "Mississippi Damned"
The win came over a crowed field of competitors from all over the world, many of them with much larger budgets. The other big winner at the Pump Room of the Ambassador East awards ceremony Saturday evening was by veteran master Marco Bellocchio of Italy, who won the Silver Hugo as best director for "Vincere," the story of Mussolini's younger brother. Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Filippo Timi won Silver Hugos as best actress and actor, »
- Roger Ebert
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
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- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
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- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
9 October 2009 5:42 PM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Simon Cowell is producing a film, along with former Paramount production chief, Brad Weston, that will tell the story of British reality star, Paul Potts.
The film will be called "One Chance" from a script being developed by "The Bucket List" writer Justin Zackham.
Julian Jarrold, the director who gave us "Becoming Jane" and "Brideshead Revisited," is in talks to helm.
Variety tells us that Cowell "is producing the project along with Mike Menchel, who helped discover Potts when his daughter watched a YouTube video of the everyman hero, as well as Menchel's Relevant Pictures partner Steve Whitney. Weston helped steer the project when he was an exec at Paramount, and it was one of several he took with him when he segued to a producer deal on the lot."
Matthew Vaughn ("Stardust" and the upcoming "Kick-Ass") is expected to come aboard to help finance the movie.
"One Chance," a »
- Manny
9 October 2009 5:03 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By the Hollywood Reporter
Julian Jarrold ("Becoming Jane") is in negotiations to direct "One Chance," the story of Paul Potts, who wowed audiences worldwide with his performance on "Britain's Got Talent."
Brad Weston, former Paramount production chief, will produce the pic.
Simon Cowell also is producing the project along with Relevant Pictures' Mike Menchel and Steve Whitney. Matthew Vaughn is expected to come aboard and help finance via his Marv Films banner.
Read more at the Hollywood Reporter.
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- Lisa Horowitz
9 October 2009 10:22 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Before Susan Boyle became the cross-Atlantic sensation based on her Britain's Got Talent TV appearances, we had Paul Potts, a cell phone salesman who busted out a stunning aria on the British reality show and, as is the only way to become famous these days, became a YouTube sensation as a result. And of course, the movie version of his life was only a few steps behind. Honestly, it surprises me we went through the entire Susan Boyle thing without a Paul Potts biopic going into production. Paramount has finally picked up the gauntlet, and according to THR will begin production on One Chance, the Potts story that will likely be directed by Becoming Jane's Julian Jarrold. They're already being canny about the marketing for this, too; production is being fast-tracked so that the film will be ready by next summer, just in time for the season finale of »
9 October 2009 1:59 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Julian Jarrold is in discussions to direct One Chance, a film about the life of Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts. The Becoming Jane helmer is close to making a deal to direct the movie for producers Simon Cowell, Brad Weston, Mike Menchel and studio Paramount. Matthew Vaughn, the filmmaker behind Layer Cake, Stardust and the forthcoming Kick-Ass, is expected to help (more) »
- By Simon Reynolds
8 October 2009 6:44 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In a story from the Risky Biz Blog, Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane) is currently circling One Chance for Paramount.
Brad Weston and American Idol's Simon Cowell are going to be producing this project about British reality star Paul Potts. Writing the script is Justin Zackham The Bucket List. Mike Menchel is also producing this project.
Potts, an amateur opera singer, became instantly famous when he first surfaced on Britain's Got Talent. Menchel's daughter actually discovered Potts when she "watched a YouTube video of the everyman hero."
Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) is going to be helping to finance this project.
Paramount hopes to start shooting the film early this year. The goal is to shoot the film and have it coincide with the upcoming season of Britain's Got Talent.
One Chance will start casting soon.
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21 September 2009 6:28 AM, PDT | IndieWIRE | See recent indieWIRE news »
Following in the footsteps of the unfortunate Jane Austen biopic “Becoming Jane,” Anne Fontaine’s glossy period piece “Coco Before Chanel” focuses exclusively on the youthful romances of a fascinating, independent woman in the years before her professional success. For this approach, the intention, or excuse, seems to be that in looking at her origins we will begin to understand the seeds of her artistic temperament, and that this is somehow more … »
9 September 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
"Becoming Jane" is another one of those Victorian movies which always seem to have the intention to move at a really slow pace in order to get the story across. Costumes and the story line itself makes up for it in this movie, but I can't seem to shake off the slow paces in these types of movies. Anne Hathaway gives a fine performance as the english author, Jane Austen (romance novels). She never married in life and now I can see why. While she had alot of suitors who would have been glad to have her as their wife; she was never thought of as being good enough for anyone by her peers. ... »
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