Hollywood stars are known for their grace and composure, but even under the bright lights, celebrities are human after all. In one such experience, Anne Hathaway shed some light on a surprising moment with her co-star Hugh Jackman.
Anne Hathaway || Les Miserables
Suggested“The biggest robberies I’ve seen in a long time”: Fans Still Have Not Forgiven Oscars For Ignoring Hugh Jackman’s Performance in Denis Villeneuve’s Movie
The two stars worked together in 2012’s “Les Miserables”, a musical drama based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo. Known for his friendliness and professionalism, even Jackman once lost his cool while shooting the movie.
Hugh Jackman Gave a “Thousand-Mile” Stare To Anne Hathaway While Shooting Les Miserables
Hugh Jackman || Les Miserables
During the 2018 Hollywood Film Award ceremony, Hugh Jackman won the award for Best Actor for The Front Runner. He was presented the award by Anne Hathaway,...
Anne Hathaway || Les Miserables
Suggested“The biggest robberies I’ve seen in a long time”: Fans Still Have Not Forgiven Oscars For Ignoring Hugh Jackman’s Performance in Denis Villeneuve’s Movie
The two stars worked together in 2012’s “Les Miserables”, a musical drama based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo. Known for his friendliness and professionalism, even Jackman once lost his cool while shooting the movie.
Hugh Jackman Gave a “Thousand-Mile” Stare To Anne Hathaway While Shooting Les Miserables
Hugh Jackman || Les Miserables
During the 2018 Hollywood Film Award ceremony, Hugh Jackman won the award for Best Actor for The Front Runner. He was presented the award by Anne Hathaway,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
It’s the final month of 2023, and Hulu is just saying goodbye not just to the year but also to dozens of its top film titles. This December, the streamer will lose multiple franchise collections, including “Men in Black,” “The Matrix,” the “Bourne” collection.
At the end of the month, Hulu is wasting no time and will also clear out many of the titles in its holiday collection, meaning Dec. 31 will be your last opportunity to watch favorites such as “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation,” and “The Polar Express” on the streamer.
Bid farewell to 2023 by watching The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s leaving the streamer this month, and check out the full list to make sure you catch your favorites one last time before they leave!
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Hulu in December 2023? “An Education” | Sunday,...
At the end of the month, Hulu is wasting no time and will also clear out many of the titles in its holiday collection, meaning Dec. 31 will be your last opportunity to watch favorites such as “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation,” and “The Polar Express” on the streamer.
Bid farewell to 2023 by watching The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s leaving the streamer this month, and check out the full list to make sure you catch your favorites one last time before they leave!
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Hulu in December 2023? “An Education” | Sunday,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"Our reputation rests on my success... You and I are explorers now." Another trailer for this epic adventure film before it hits theaters next month. The Lost City of Z tells the true story of a British explorer who travels to the Amazon in South America in search of a rumored city of gold hidden in the jungle. Starring Charlie Hunnam as legendary British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, along with Tom Holland as Jack Fawcett and Sienna Miller as Nina Fawcett. The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Angus Macfadyen, Daniel Huttlestone, Edward Ashley and Johann Myers. The film follows Fawcett on three different journeys to the Amazon, each with renewed hope that they may finally find this city. It already played at Nyff and Berlinale, but has been receiving divisive reviews. If you're into epic adventures, it's worth seeing. Here's the new 60 second UK trailer (+ poster) for James Gray's The Lost City of Z,...
- 3/8/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"What you seek is far greater than you ever imagined..." Amazon Studios has revealed another new official Us trailer for James Gray's Amazonian adventure thriller The Lost City of Z, along with a gorgeous new poster to top it off. Starring Charlie Hunnam as legendary British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, along with Tom Holland as Jack Fawcett and Sienna Miller as Nina Fawcett. The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Angus Macfadyen, Daniel Huttlestone, Edward Ashley and Johann Myers. The film tells a thrilling adventure story of explorers who travel into the Amazon to find a mysterious lost civilization. It will be playing at the Berlin Film Festival in a few weeks, after first premiering at the New York Film Festival last year. This new trailer is a bit different than the official UK trailer from a few weeks ago, and original teaser trailer, and it definitely looks like one hell of a gritty,...
- 2/2/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
A new UK trailer for James Gray's latest film, an adaptation of David Grann's book, titled The Lost City of Z, has debuted. The film tells a thrilling adventure story of explorers who travel into the Amazon to find a mysterious lost civilization. Starring Charlie Hunnam as legendary British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, along with Tom Holland as Jack Fawcett and Sienna Miller as Nina Fawcett. The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Angus Macfadyen, Daniel Huttlestone, Edward Ashley and Johann Myers. This trailer is timed with the announcement that The Lost City of Z will also be playing at the Berlin Film Festival in February, after first premiering at the New York Film Festival last fall. The cinematography in this looks gorgeous, and the film had some great buzz coming out of Nyff. I'm really looking forward to seeing this. Here's the new official UK trailer for James Gray...
- 1/20/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"You're going up river, are you? Ain't nobody comes back from up there..." Amazon Studios has revealed the first official teaser trailer for James Gray's latest film, an adaptation of David Grann's book, titled The Lost City of Z. The film already premiered at the New York Film Festival to mostly positive reviews, telling a thrilling adventure story of explorers who travel into the Amazon to find a hidden civilization. Starring Charlie Hunnam as legendary British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, along with Tom Holland as Jack Fawcett and Sienna Miller as Nina Fawcett. The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Angus Macfadyen, Daniel Huttlestone, Edward Ashley and Johann Myers. We've been following this for a long time, and I'm excited to see it finally hitting theaters next spring. Get your first glimpse at some footage below. Here's the first official teaser trailer for James Gray's The Lost City of Z,...
- 12/22/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
We present our red carpet interviews from the premiere of Derrick Borte’s London Town direct from the 2016 London Film Festival (LFF2016) in London’s Leicester Square. The film stars Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott, Natascha McElhone, Tom Hughes and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Scott Davis and Colin Hart were on the carpet to interview the cast and […]
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- 10/11/2016
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
October is upon us. The leaves are changing. Sweaters are becoming more abundant. Awards contenders are popping up in theaters nationwide. But those are far from the only films opening throughout the coming weeks. Below, you’ll find every planned theatrical release for the month of October, separated out into films with wide runs and limited ones. (Synopses are provided by festivals and distributors.)
Each week, we’ll give you an update with more specific information on where these films are playing. In the meantime, be sure to check our calendar page, where we’ll update releases for the rest of the year. Stay warm and happy watching!
Week of October 7 Wide
The Birth of a Nation
Director: Nate Parker
Cast: Aja Naomi King, Armie Hammer, Gabrielle Union, Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Boone Junior, Nate Parker
Synopsis: Set against the antebellum South and based on a true story, “The Birth...
Each week, we’ll give you an update with more specific information on where these films are playing. In the meantime, be sure to check our calendar page, where we’ll update releases for the rest of the year. Stay warm and happy watching!
Week of October 7 Wide
The Birth of a Nation
Director: Nate Parker
Cast: Aja Naomi King, Armie Hammer, Gabrielle Union, Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Boone Junior, Nate Parker
Synopsis: Set against the antebellum South and based on a true story, “The Birth...
- 10/6/2016
- by Steve Greene and Zipporah Smith
- Indiewire
The Clash’s frontman Joe Strummer had a seismic impact on music as well as the attitudes of impressionable youth. His rebellious attitude and leftist politics inspired a generation to take a stand for what they believed in. Derrick Borte’s new film “London Town” follows a young teenager’s coming-of-age story at the beginning of the punk rock era who happens to befriend Joe Strummer at a crucial point in his life.
Read More: ‘London Town’ Trailer: Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ Joe Strummer Looms Large Over Childhood Tale
As unemployment hits the working class suburbs of London very hard in 1979, 14-year-old Shay (Daniel Huttlestone) is forced to take care of his younger sister while his father (Dougray Scott) works two jobs, but Shay is caught up in the punk scene after being exposed to The Clash from his estranged mother (Natascha McElhone) and meeting 15-year-old scenester Vivian (Nell Williams). When...
Read More: ‘London Town’ Trailer: Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ Joe Strummer Looms Large Over Childhood Tale
As unemployment hits the working class suburbs of London very hard in 1979, 14-year-old Shay (Daniel Huttlestone) is forced to take care of his younger sister while his father (Dougray Scott) works two jobs, but Shay is caught up in the punk scene after being exposed to The Clash from his estranged mother (Natascha McElhone) and meeting 15-year-old scenester Vivian (Nell Williams). When...
- 10/4/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Jonathan Rhys Meyers delivers a blistering performance of the Clash's "Clash City Rockers" as Joe Strummer in the latest clip from the upcoming movie, London Town.
The coming-of-age film tells the story of Shay (Daniel Huttlestone), a budding, Clash-obsessed punk who happens to meet Strummer on several occasions (including once in a jail cell). The new clip, however, finds Shay marveling at his hero onstage as he attends a show with his love interest/punk guru, Vivian (Nell Williams).
As for Meyers' portrayal of Strummer, the actor expertly captures the...
The coming-of-age film tells the story of Shay (Daniel Huttlestone), a budding, Clash-obsessed punk who happens to meet Strummer on several occasions (including once in a jail cell). The new clip, however, finds Shay marveling at his hero onstage as he attends a show with his love interest/punk guru, Vivian (Nell Williams).
As for Meyers' portrayal of Strummer, the actor expertly captures the...
- 9/27/2016
- Rollingstone.com
“What’s more important: the truth or freedom from it?” could be a question raised as a summary of U.K. punk sensation The Clash, whose music and aesthetics are the backdrop of director Derrick Borte‘s music drama London Town. While The Clash themselves are featured — including Jonathan Rhys Meyers as frontman Joe Strummer — they seem to be a backdrop for a coming-of-age tale about a boy named Johnny (Daniel Huttlestone) who finds inspiration and enlightenment through the band’s rebellious stanzas.
Whether or not the film itself will capture the actual spirit of the punk scene, or merely paint a romanticized version of it is yet to be seen. However, the trailer promises a killer soundtrack and what looks to be a couple of captivating performances. See the trailer below for the film that also stars Dougray Scott, Natascha McElhone, and Tom Hughes.
Experience the music and energy of the 1970s punk underground.
Whether or not the film itself will capture the actual spirit of the punk scene, or merely paint a romanticized version of it is yet to be seen. However, the trailer promises a killer soundtrack and what looks to be a couple of captivating performances. See the trailer below for the film that also stars Dougray Scott, Natascha McElhone, and Tom Hughes.
Experience the music and energy of the 1970s punk underground.
- 9/19/2016
- by Mike Mazzanti
- The Film Stage
"Experience the music and energy of the 1970s punk underground." IFC Films has released an official Us trailer for a film titled London Town, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as iconic musician Joe Strummer of the band The Clash. Not to be confused with the musical London Road, this film is set in the 1970s about a 15-year-old boy introduced to the iconic punk rock band The Clash and it changes his life forever. Daniel Huttlestone stars as Shay, Nell Williams as Vivian, along with Tom Hughes, Natascha McElhone, Dougray Scott and Kerry Howard. This looks like it might be a great double feature with Sing Street, or any punk rock film from England. Featuring music from The Clash, The Ramones and Buzzcocks. Fire it up. Here's the official Us trailer (+ poster) for Derrick Borte's London Town, direct from IFC's YouTube: In 1970's London, when 15-year-old Shay hears the music...
- 9/15/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
As the frontman for the influential punk group The Clash, Joe Strummer’s rebellious attitude and political lyrics inspired and influenced an entire generation. Such is the premise of the new film “London Town,” a coming-of-age story about a kid who’s whole world is turned upside down by punk rock. One day, 14-year-old Shay (Daniel Huttlestone) receives a tape of The Clash from his estranged mother leading him on a path of self-discovery. He juggles familial responsibilities after his father (Dougray Scott) suffers an injury with a romance involving a young scenester Vivian (Nell Williams) and his burgeoning relationship with Strummer, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Watch a trailer for the film below.
Read More: Watch: First Trailer For Musical ‘London Road’ Starring Olivia Colman & Tom Hardy
The film is directed by Derrick Borte. He previously directed “The Joneses,” about a suburban family who are secretly stealth marketers, “Dark Around The Stars,...
Read More: Watch: First Trailer For Musical ‘London Road’ Starring Olivia Colman & Tom Hardy
The film is directed by Derrick Borte. He previously directed “The Joneses,” about a suburban family who are secretly stealth marketers, “Dark Around The Stars,...
- 9/15/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Over the years, several movie characters have found themselves instantly falling in love with a person because of their cool taste in music, from Natalie Portman changing Zach Braff’s life with The Shins to Joseph Gordon Levitt getting his mind blown when Zooey Deschanel says she likes The Smiths, but director Derrick Borte’s London Town looks like it’s an entire movie based on that idea. This trailer features Daniel Huttlestone as an innocent kid in ‘70s England who asks a cool girl what she’s listening to on the train. After some playful banter, she tells him: The Clash. From there, the kid dyes his hair, argues with his dad, starts hanging around with some punks, and eventually he even meets Joe Strummer himself—played here by Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
London Town will be in theaters and on-demand services on October 7.
London Town will be in theaters and on-demand services on October 7.
- 9/14/2016
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is taking on The Clash’s Joe Strummer in the upcoming movie, “London Town”. Set in 1979, the film follows a Clash-loving teen who, by chance, crosses paths with Strummer in this coming-of-age tale. Spurred on by young love, the teenage Shay (Daniel Huttlestone) becomes obsessed with the band, dyeing his hair black […]...
- 9/14/2016
- by Rachel West
- ET Canada
The upcoming film London Town tells the story of a Clash-obsessed teenager who crosses paths with Joe Strummer by happenstance in 1979 and finds his life changing as a result. It stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Match Point, Bend It Like Beckham) as the punk singer and Daniel Huttlestone (Into the Woods) as the teen, Shay.
The London Town trailer opens with Shay asking a fellow passenger on a train (played by Nell Williams) what she's listening to and discovering the Clash, leading them to a record store where she convinces him...
The London Town trailer opens with Shay asking a fellow passenger on a train (played by Nell Williams) what she's listening to and discovering the Clash, leading them to a record store where she convinces him...
- 9/14/2016
- Rollingstone.com
The Lost City of Z, a long-anticipated adaptation of the New York Times bestseller by David Grann, will finally land on the festival circuit this year, potentially at Cannes but more likely later in the fall, and thanks to a three-minute sales reel, audiences can now soak up a fairly stunning first look at the Amazonian adventure.
James Gray, the visually decadent director of The Immigrant, is behind the camera for the pic, which finds Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy, Pacific Rim) taking on the plum role of Percy Fawcett, a “conscripted soldier and born explorer who disappeared in the 1920s while searching for a mythical city in the Amazon jungles of Brazil that he believed he discovered on a prior expedition.”
Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, and Tom Holland all co-star in the award-tipped movie, which boasts some jaw-dropping cinematography by the acclaimed Darius Khondji. Pattinson is playing Fawcett’s partner in exploration,...
James Gray, the visually decadent director of The Immigrant, is behind the camera for the pic, which finds Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy, Pacific Rim) taking on the plum role of Percy Fawcett, a “conscripted soldier and born explorer who disappeared in the 1920s while searching for a mythical city in the Amazon jungles of Brazil that he believed he discovered on a prior expedition.”
Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, and Tom Holland all co-star in the award-tipped movie, which boasts some jaw-dropping cinematography by the acclaimed Darius Khondji. Pattinson is playing Fawcett’s partner in exploration,...
- 4/4/2016
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Here’s a first look at Jonathan Rhys Meyers as The Clash’s Joe Strummer in director Derrick Borte’s London Town.
In 1970s London, a 14 year old boy is introduced to The Clash by his estranged mother and it changes his life forever.
Strummer died suddenly at age 50 on December 22, 2002 in his home at Broomfield in Somerset, England, from an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Rolling Stone voted London Calling, the Clash’s classic 1980 album (released in 1979 in the UK) as the best album of the Eighties. Their 1982 song Should I Stay Or Should I Go was their biggest Us hit.
The coming-of-age drama is written by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matt Brown (director of The Man Who Knew Infinity) and produced by Tom Butterfield, Sofia Sondervan and Christine Vachon.
Daniel Huttlestone (Into The Woods) also stars.
Radiant Films International and Cargo Entertainment are handling foreign rights to the...
In 1970s London, a 14 year old boy is introduced to The Clash by his estranged mother and it changes his life forever.
Strummer died suddenly at age 50 on December 22, 2002 in his home at Broomfield in Somerset, England, from an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Rolling Stone voted London Calling, the Clash’s classic 1980 album (released in 1979 in the UK) as the best album of the Eighties. Their 1982 song Should I Stay Or Should I Go was their biggest Us hit.
The coming-of-age drama is written by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matt Brown (director of The Man Who Knew Infinity) and produced by Tom Butterfield, Sofia Sondervan and Christine Vachon.
Daniel Huttlestone (Into The Woods) also stars.
Radiant Films International and Cargo Entertainment are handling foreign rights to the...
- 11/6/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
On this day in 1996, Oprah Winfrey launched her book club and announced that “The Deep End of the Ocean” by Jacquelyn Mitchard would be her first selection. Oprah’s Book Club quickly became a hugely influential force in the publishing world. The popular daytime talk show host's stamp of approval on books often sent them to bestseller lists. Other notable Sept. 17 happenings in pop culture history: • 1957: Louis Armstrong canceled his trip to the U.S.S.R.. Announcing that he would not participate in a U.S. government-sponsored tour of the Soviet Union, the jazz musician said, “The way they are treating my people in the South, the government can go to hell.” • 1967: The Who ended a nationally televised performance of “My Generation” with a literal bang — an explosion, caused by explosives packed into Keith Moon’s drum kit, rocked the stage, singed Pete Townshend’s hair and...
- 9/17/2015
- by Emily Rome
- Hitfix
Exclusive: Cargo Entertainment/Radiant Films International are handling international sales here via their new partnership on London Town starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Joe Strummer.
Radiant president and CEO Mimi Steinbauer is showing first footage to buyers at London House on the 1970s-set story of a teenager whose life is changed forever when he first hears The Clash.
ICM Partners and CAA represent North American rights to the film, which is in post and also stars Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott, Natascha McElhone and Tom Hughes.
Kirsten Sheridan co-wrote the screenplay with Sonya Gildea and Matt Brown, whose The Man Who Knew Infinity premieres in Toronto.
Derrick Borte directs London Town, while Sofia Sondervan of Dutch Tilt Film produces alongside Christine Vachon of Killer Films and Tom Butterfield of Culmination Productions in association with WeatherVane Productions.
London Town producers have also secured rights to The Clash songs including White Riot, (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais and Clampdown.
Steinbauer...
Radiant president and CEO Mimi Steinbauer is showing first footage to buyers at London House on the 1970s-set story of a teenager whose life is changed forever when he first hears The Clash.
ICM Partners and CAA represent North American rights to the film, which is in post and also stars Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott, Natascha McElhone and Tom Hughes.
Kirsten Sheridan co-wrote the screenplay with Sonya Gildea and Matt Brown, whose The Man Who Knew Infinity premieres in Toronto.
Derrick Borte directs London Town, while Sofia Sondervan of Dutch Tilt Film produces alongside Christine Vachon of Killer Films and Tom Butterfield of Culmination Productions in association with WeatherVane Productions.
London Town producers have also secured rights to The Clash songs including White Riot, (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais and Clampdown.
Steinbauer...
- 9/14/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is to portray Joe Strummer in an upcoming drama.
The Tudors actor will lead the cast of London Town, which features The Clash as part of the main story, reports Screen Daily.
Production has begun in the UK for the film, which will also star Into the Woods' Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott and Natascha McElhone.
Set in the 1970s, the film will follow the life of a 14-year-old boy (Huttlestone) whose life is changed dramatically after his estranged mother introduces him to The Clash.
The film has also secured the rights to several of The Clash's songs for the soundtrack.
Derrick Borte will direct the drama from a script by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown.
Rhys Meyers has previously portrayed Elvis Presley and Henry VIII in Elvis and The Tudors, respectively.
Joe Strummer died at the age of 50 in 2002 due to an undiagnosed congenital heart defect,...
The Tudors actor will lead the cast of London Town, which features The Clash as part of the main story, reports Screen Daily.
Production has begun in the UK for the film, which will also star Into the Woods' Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott and Natascha McElhone.
Set in the 1970s, the film will follow the life of a 14-year-old boy (Huttlestone) whose life is changed dramatically after his estranged mother introduces him to The Clash.
The film has also secured the rights to several of The Clash's songs for the soundtrack.
Derrick Borte will direct the drama from a script by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown.
Rhys Meyers has previously portrayed Elvis Presley and Henry VIII in Elvis and The Tudors, respectively.
Joe Strummer died at the age of 50 in 2002 due to an undiagnosed congenital heart defect,...
- 7/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Though the punk group has been featured on film before, it has either been in documentaries or in fiction/rockumentary blend Rude Boy, which they distanced themselves from before its release. Now comes another blend of fact and fiction, London Town, which boasts Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott and Natascha McElhone. Derick Borte is busy directing the film now in London, working from a script by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown. It’ll follow the story of a 14-year-old (Huttlestone) in 1970s London whose life is changed forever when his estranged mother (McElhone) introduces him to the music of the Clash.Whether this one will have an easier ride than Rude Boy is not yet clear, though Screen International reports that the film has secured the rights to a number of their hits, so the music should be authentic at least. The cameras will be rolling...
- 7/8/2015
- EmpireOnline
Exclusive: Shoot underway in London on drama featuring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as frontman for The Clash, Joe Strummer.
Production is underway in the UK on London Town, the Dutch Tilt Film and Culmination Productions drama starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Match Point), Daniel Huttlestone (Into the Woods), Dougray Scott (Hitman) and Natascha McElhone (Californication).
Set in 1970’s London, the film charts the story of a 14-year-old boy whose life is changed forever after he is introduced to rock band The Clash by his estranged mother.
The Tudors star Rhys Meyers plays the late punk great and Clash frontman Joe Strummer while the production has secured rights to a number of the band’s songs.
The film is written by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown and directed by Derrick Borte with Hubert Taczanowski serving as director of photography.
Producers are Sofia Sondervan of Dutch Tilt Film, Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Tom Butterfield of Culmination Productions in association...
Production is underway in the UK on London Town, the Dutch Tilt Film and Culmination Productions drama starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Match Point), Daniel Huttlestone (Into the Woods), Dougray Scott (Hitman) and Natascha McElhone (Californication).
Set in 1970’s London, the film charts the story of a 14-year-old boy whose life is changed forever after he is introduced to rock band The Clash by his estranged mother.
The Tudors star Rhys Meyers plays the late punk great and Clash frontman Joe Strummer while the production has secured rights to a number of the band’s songs.
The film is written by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown and directed by Derrick Borte with Hubert Taczanowski serving as director of photography.
Producers are Sofia Sondervan of Dutch Tilt Film, Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Tom Butterfield of Culmination Productions in association...
- 7/8/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Shoot underway in London on drama in which Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays Joe Strummer; Christine Vachon among producers
Production is underway in the UK on London Town, the Dutch Tilt Film and Culmination Productions drama starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Match Point), Daniel Huttlestone (Into the Woods), Dougray Scott (Hitman) and Natascha McElhone (Californication).
Set in 70’s London, the film charts the story of a 14-year-old boy whose life is changed forever after he is introduced to the Clash by his estranged mother.
Tudors star Rhys Meyers plays the late punk great and Clash frontman Joe Strummer while the production has secured rights to a number of the band’s hits.
The film is written by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown and directed by Derrick Borte with Hubert Taczanowski serving as director of photography.
Producers are Sofia Sondervan of Dutch Tilt Film, Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Tom Butterfield of Culmination Productions in association with WeatherVane...
Production is underway in the UK on London Town, the Dutch Tilt Film and Culmination Productions drama starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Match Point), Daniel Huttlestone (Into the Woods), Dougray Scott (Hitman) and Natascha McElhone (Californication).
Set in 70’s London, the film charts the story of a 14-year-old boy whose life is changed forever after he is introduced to the Clash by his estranged mother.
Tudors star Rhys Meyers plays the late punk great and Clash frontman Joe Strummer while the production has secured rights to a number of the band’s hits.
The film is written by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown and directed by Derrick Borte with Hubert Taczanowski serving as director of photography.
Producers are Sofia Sondervan of Dutch Tilt Film, Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Tom Butterfield of Culmination Productions in association with WeatherVane...
- 7/8/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Walt Disney Home Entertainment takes us on a dark and dazzling journey Into the Woods with this mashup of the many fairy tales they’ve so colorfully brought to the screen in animation form before. If you can imagine Once Upon a Time loaded with never-ending musical numbers you have a good idea what to expect from this impressive film. Besides a few spots where you know you’re on a movie set, audiences will no doubt get lost in the land of make-believe Director Rob Marshall transports you to.
In Into the Woods, a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) are childless as the result of the curse of a once-beautiful witch (Meryl Streep). Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they venture into the forest to find the ingredients that will reverse the spell and restore the witch's beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as yellow as corn,...
In Into the Woods, a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) are childless as the result of the curse of a once-beautiful witch (Meryl Streep). Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they venture into the forest to find the ingredients that will reverse the spell and restore the witch's beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as yellow as corn,...
- 4/3/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
Director Christopher Nolan also presented with Inspiration honour by Interstellar star Jessica Chastain.Scroll down for full list of winners
Sci-fi epic Interstellar picked up the best film prize at the Empire Awards in London last night (March 29).
Director Christopher Nolan was at the ceremony, held at Grosvenor House and hosted by actor James Nesbitt, to collect the award alongside producer Emma Thomas and star Jessica Chastain.
Chastain, who plays Matthew McConaughey’s daughter in the film, was on hand earlier in the evening to present Nolan with the Empire Inspiration honour, which also earned the director of Inception and the Dark Knight Trilogy a standing ovation.
Nolan was back on stage shortly after to accept the best director award.
The awards, voted for by the public, delivered a surprise in the best actor category as Andy Serkis picked up the prize for his performance-captured turn in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, beating Oscar-winner...
Sci-fi epic Interstellar picked up the best film prize at the Empire Awards in London last night (March 29).
Director Christopher Nolan was at the ceremony, held at Grosvenor House and hosted by actor James Nesbitt, to collect the award alongside producer Emma Thomas and star Jessica Chastain.
Chastain, who plays Matthew McConaughey’s daughter in the film, was on hand earlier in the evening to present Nolan with the Empire Inspiration honour, which also earned the director of Inception and the Dark Knight Trilogy a standing ovation.
Nolan was back on stage shortly after to accept the best director award.
The awards, voted for by the public, delivered a surprise in the best actor category as Andy Serkis picked up the prize for his performance-captured turn in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, beating Oscar-winner...
- 3/30/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
© Getty ImagesEmpire magazine’s night of nights – the 25th Jameson Empire Awards – lit up London's Grosvenor House ballroom. There were speeches and songs, tears and laughter, winners, celebrations and revelry enough to make a dwarf rejoice. Which is handy because presiding over it all was Bofur himself, James Nesbitt, the returning host and master of ceremonies for a night that saw Interstellar, X-Men: Days Of Future Past, Paddington and The Bababook claim prizes voted for by Empire readers.Christopher Nolan was in attendance to collect Best Film for Interstellar and a special Empire Inspiration award for a nine-film career filled with breathtaking visuals and impactful storytelling. There were also wins for Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Andy Serkis, whose Best Actor award for Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes was recognition of his groundbreaking performance-capture work.Here's the list of winners in full:empire Legend (presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey...
- 3/29/2015
- EmpireOnline
Interstellar and The Imitation Game were among the major winners at the 2015 Jameson Empire Awards tonight (March 29).
Christopher Nolan's Interstellar was named Best Film and Nolan himself won the award for Best Director, as well as the special Empire inspiration award, while The Imitation Game picked up the prize for Best Thriller.
Elsewhere, Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Andy Serkis (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) triumphed in the leading acting categories.
Colin Firth's Kingsman: The Secret Service was named Best British Film, while Paddington, The Babadook and X-Men: Days of Future Past also took home awards.
Meanwhile, Ralph Fiennes, Karen Gillan and Taron Egerton were honoured for their professional achievements.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Best Newcomer - Male
• Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood)
• Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) - Winner
• Daniel Huttlestone (Into the Woods)
• Jack O'Connell (Unbroken)
• Dan Stevens (The Guest)
Best...
Christopher Nolan's Interstellar was named Best Film and Nolan himself won the award for Best Director, as well as the special Empire inspiration award, while The Imitation Game picked up the prize for Best Thriller.
Elsewhere, Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Andy Serkis (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) triumphed in the leading acting categories.
Colin Firth's Kingsman: The Secret Service was named Best British Film, while Paddington, The Babadook and X-Men: Days of Future Past also took home awards.
Meanwhile, Ralph Fiennes, Karen Gillan and Taron Egerton were honoured for their professional achievements.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Best Newcomer - Male
• Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood)
• Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) - Winner
• Daniel Huttlestone (Into the Woods)
• Jack O'Connell (Unbroken)
• Dan Stevens (The Guest)
Best...
- 3/29/2015
- Digital Spy
Into the Woods is hitting on Blu-Ray March 24th, and this one has a lot of great bonuses. Of course, it’s to be expected from Disney, but beyond that, this is one that doesn’t even need a lot of bonuses. Check our Into the Woods review here for the full report on the film itself.
Among the bonuses are a commentary track, several behind-the-scenes featurettes, and a look at the cast.
Not only was this a really great movie (and I’m no huge musical fan), but it’s one that, like most things Disney, is going to go into heavy rotation.
Check out all the details below.
Includes An Exclusive, Never-Before-Seen Original Song “She’ll Be Back” Performance by Meryl Streep with Music By Stephen Sondheim and Lyrics by James Lapine
From the director of “Chicago” and the producer of “Wicked” comes a modern twist on the...
Among the bonuses are a commentary track, several behind-the-scenes featurettes, and a look at the cast.
Not only was this a really great movie (and I’m no huge musical fan), but it’s one that, like most things Disney, is going to go into heavy rotation.
Check out all the details below.
Includes An Exclusive, Never-Before-Seen Original Song “She’ll Be Back” Performance by Meryl Streep with Music By Stephen Sondheim and Lyrics by James Lapine
From the director of “Chicago” and the producer of “Wicked” comes a modern twist on the...
- 2/25/2015
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Benedict Cumberbatch drama leads the pack with six nominations.
The Imitation Game, the codebreaking war drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch, leads this year’s Empire Awards with six nominations.
The winners of the awards are chosen by readers of the UK film magazine, with blockbusters ranked alongside indie hits. The Best Film category includes Boyhood, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Imitation Game and Interstellar.
James Nesbitt will host this year’s ceremony in London on March 29.
The Jameson Empire Awards 2015 Nominations In Full
Best Newcomer — Male
Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood)Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service)Daniel Huttlestone (Into The Woods)Jack O’Connell (Unbroken)Dan Stevens (The Guest)
Best Newcomer — Female
Sophie Cookson (Kingsman: The Secret Service)Carrie Coon (Gone Girl)Essie Davis (The Babadook)Karen Gillan (Guardians Of The Galaxy/Oculus)Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle)
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy presented by MediCinema
Dawn Of The Planet Of The...
The Imitation Game, the codebreaking war drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch, leads this year’s Empire Awards with six nominations.
The winners of the awards are chosen by readers of the UK film magazine, with blockbusters ranked alongside indie hits. The Best Film category includes Boyhood, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Imitation Game and Interstellar.
James Nesbitt will host this year’s ceremony in London on March 29.
The Jameson Empire Awards 2015 Nominations In Full
Best Newcomer — Male
Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood)Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service)Daniel Huttlestone (Into The Woods)Jack O’Connell (Unbroken)Dan Stevens (The Guest)
Best Newcomer — Female
Sophie Cookson (Kingsman: The Secret Service)Carrie Coon (Gone Girl)Essie Davis (The Babadook)Karen Gillan (Guardians Of The Galaxy/Oculus)Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle)
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy presented by MediCinema
Dawn Of The Planet Of The...
- 2/24/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The Imitation Game leads the nominations at this year's Jameson Empire Awards.
The Alan Turing drama is up for a total of six gongs, followed by Kingsman: The Secret Service, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with four nods each.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Serkis and Richard Armitage will also contest Best Actor alongside American Sniper's Bradley Cooper and The Theory of Everything's Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne.
Academy Award nominees Keira Knightley, Felicity Jones and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) are joined by Emily Blunt (Edge of Tomorrow) and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) in the Best Actress field.
There are also multiple nominations for Interstellar and Boyhood, with both Christopher Nolan and Richard Linklater on the Best Director shortlist opposite Peter Jackson, Morten Tyldum and Matt Reeves.
James Nesbitt will return to host the 2015 Jameson Empire Awards, which take place on Sunday,...
The Alan Turing drama is up for a total of six gongs, followed by Kingsman: The Secret Service, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with four nods each.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Serkis and Richard Armitage will also contest Best Actor alongside American Sniper's Bradley Cooper and The Theory of Everything's Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne.
Academy Award nominees Keira Knightley, Felicity Jones and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) are joined by Emily Blunt (Edge of Tomorrow) and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) in the Best Actress field.
There are also multiple nominations for Interstellar and Boyhood, with both Christopher Nolan and Richard Linklater on the Best Director shortlist opposite Peter Jackson, Morten Tyldum and Matt Reeves.
James Nesbitt will return to host the 2015 Jameson Empire Awards, which take place on Sunday,...
- 2/24/2015
- Digital Spy
On Twitter Watch, Anna Kendrick wrote 'Excited to announce TheAcademy has invited me to be part of a special performance at the Oscars on Feb. 22ndInto the Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella Anna Kendrick, Little Red Riding Hood Lilla Crawford, Jack and the Beanstalk Daniel Huttlestone, and Rapunzel MacKenzie Mauzy - all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife James Corden amp Emily Blunt, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch Meryl Streep who has put a curse on them. Rob Marshall, the talented filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning musical 'Chicago' and Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides,' helms the film,...
- 2/9/2015
- by BWW Staff
- BroadwayWorld.com
London Critics’ Circle reveal top 10 films of 2014. Scroll down for full list of winners
The UK’s top film critics named Boyhood as Film of the Year at their annual ceremony last night, hosted by previous winners and Sightseers stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram at London’s May Fair Hotel.
In addition to Film, Boyhood also won Director for Richard Linklater and Supporting Actress for Patricia Arquette.
Actress Miranda Richardson was presented with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film by actor Stanley Tucci.
The evening’s other big winner was Under the Skin, for which Jonathan Glazer was on hand to collect the Attenborough Award for British Film of the Year, and composer Mica Levi accepted the Technical Achievement Award for her score.
Oscar-nominated producers Mathilde Bonnefoy and Dirk Wilutzky were present to receive Documentary of the Year for Citizenfour.
Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev accepted his Foreign-language Film prize for Leviathan by video.
Other...
The UK’s top film critics named Boyhood as Film of the Year at their annual ceremony last night, hosted by previous winners and Sightseers stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram at London’s May Fair Hotel.
In addition to Film, Boyhood also won Director for Richard Linklater and Supporting Actress for Patricia Arquette.
Actress Miranda Richardson was presented with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film by actor Stanley Tucci.
The evening’s other big winner was Under the Skin, for which Jonathan Glazer was on hand to collect the Attenborough Award for British Film of the Year, and composer Mica Levi accepted the Technical Achievement Award for her score.
Oscar-nominated producers Mathilde Bonnefoy and Dirk Wilutzky were present to receive Documentary of the Year for Citizenfour.
Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev accepted his Foreign-language Film prize for Leviathan by video.
Other...
- 1/19/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman, James Corden, Daniel Huttlestone, Christine Baranski, Tammy Blanchard, Lucy Punch, Lilla Crawford, Simon Russell Beale, Johnny Depp, Billy Magnussen, Richard Glover, Frances de la Tour | Written by James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim | Directed by Rob Marshall
Rob Marshall has had plenty of success in the world of musical motion picture. His 2002 film adaptation of Chicago won Academy Awards and boosted Marshall’s name into the Hollywood “it crowd” in the process. Following up Chicago with a lovely adaptation of the Arthur Golden novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, showed Marshall was an accomplished director who was capable of more than musicals. Those two films showed style, heart and confidence. Since then, Marshall has directed Nine, a less well-received musical in 2009, On Stranger Tides, the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie, in 2011, a film that many thought was unnecessary and failed in comparison to its prior instalments,...
Rob Marshall has had plenty of success in the world of musical motion picture. His 2002 film adaptation of Chicago won Academy Awards and boosted Marshall’s name into the Hollywood “it crowd” in the process. Following up Chicago with a lovely adaptation of the Arthur Golden novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, showed Marshall was an accomplished director who was capable of more than musicals. Those two films showed style, heart and confidence. Since then, Marshall has directed Nine, a less well-received musical in 2009, On Stranger Tides, the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie, in 2011, a film that many thought was unnecessary and failed in comparison to its prior instalments,...
- 1/18/2015
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
The trend for darker fairytale movies, with the likes of Snow White and The Huntsman and Maleficent paving the way, continues with Disney's Into The Woods, adapting Stephen Sondheim's award winning musical of the same name. What's different here though is that several fairy tales are mashed together, with the tale of a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) cursed with being unable to bear a child by a witch (Meryl Streep). Sent into the nearby woods on a quest to break the curse, the couple find their paths crossing with several familiar fairytale characters, including Cinderella (Anna Kendrick) and her Prince (Chris Pine), Jack (Daniel Huttlestone) of Jack and the Beanstalk fame, and Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford) and The Wolf (Johnny Depp). With the movie beginning with each character exclaiming their deepest wish, Into The Woods goes far beyond the usual fairytale and actually shows...
- 1/9/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Into the Woods is a modern twist on several beloved fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy), all tied together by an original story involving a Baker and his Wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch (Meryl Streep), who has put a curse on them. Lou Lumenick, of the New York Post, has called the film “this century’s best musical.” Now you can explore some of the film’s musical highlights with a new featurette (see above).
Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago and Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,...
Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago and Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,...
- 1/5/2015
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Walt Disney Pictures released their new musical/fantasy flick "Into The Woods" into theaters this past Thursday. I just checked it out, and thought it was pretty entertaining and more comical than I thought it would be. It stars: Tracey Ullman, Frances de la Tour, Johnny Depp, Lucy Punch, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt, Simon Russell Beale, Tammy Blanchard, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Christine Baranski, Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Richard Glover, Joanna Riding, and Annette Crosbie. The movie revolved a couple of different characters and plotlines that all came together,full circle, towards the end. We saw Cinderella, wishing she could attend the King's festival, but instead, was treated like crap by her evil step sisters. Meanwhile, the baker and his wife wanted to have kids, but found out they were secretly cursed by the witch who had a unpleasant past with the baker's father.
- 12/28/2014
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Walt Disney Pictures released their new fantasy/musical film, "Into The Woods," into theaters yesterday, December 25th, and all the top,major movie critics have turned in their reviews. It ended up resonating quite well with most of them, getting an overall 71 score out of a possible 100 across 33 reviews at the Metacritic.com site. The film stars: Tracey Ullman, Frances de la Tour, Johnny Depp, Lucy Punch, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt, Simon Russell Beale, Tammy Blanchard, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Christine Baranski, Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Richard Glover, Joanna Riding, and Annette Crosbie. We've provided blurbs from a few of the critics,below. Stephen Holden from The New York Times, gave it a nice 90 grade, saying: " Into the Woods, the splendid Disney screen adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical, infuses new vitality into the tired marketing concept of entertainment for “children of all ages.
- 12/26/2014
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently, Walt Disney Pictures dropped these 2,new movie clips (below) for their upcoming "Into the Woods" musical/fantasy flick. The clips are titled, "Something In Between" and "Five Pounds." They give us new looks at some Cinderella and her Prince drama. Apparently, she's turning him down in this one. We also see Jack being ordered to go sell a cow, but we all know how that turns out. Check it out,below. The movie stars: Tracey Ullman, Frances de la Tour, Johnny Depp, Lucy Punch, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt, Simon Russell Beale, Tammy Blanchard, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Christine Baranski, Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Richard Glover, Joanna Riding and Annette Crosbie. The new flick is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This...
- 12/25/2014
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Into the Woods is a rare film in today’s marketplace. A large scale movie, heavy with stars, that is also a musical. Some would argue that the age of the musical is well over with and why bother with that genre anymore? Musicals haven’t been main-stream for decades but recent history suggests that there is an audience for these spectacles during the holiday season as Les Misérables (2012), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), and Chicago (2002) all demonstrate. Into the Woods was directed by Rob Marshall who knows a bit about movie musicals as he also directed the aforementioned Chicago. The writer of Into the Woods is James Lapine who adapted the original stage play musical that he wrote with Stephen Sondheim (who you may have heard of).
Into the Woods is a curious mélange of several children’s stories taken in a new darker direction. We...
Into the Woods is a curious mélange of several children’s stories taken in a new darker direction. We...
- 12/25/2014
- by Steven Gahm
- CinemaNerdz
Into the Woods
Written by James Lapine from the musical by Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine
Directed by Rob Marshall
USA, 2014
Normally, I’m a fair and agreeable chap who approaches each movie with an open mind. I must warn you, however, that my review of Into the Woods will be neither fair nor agreeable. I will not be fawning over director Rob Marshall, who seems clueless as to what his own movie is about, nor will I be singing the praises of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, who has probably written grocery lists more pleasing to the ear than these tunes. What I will be doing is trying to deconstruct one of my most grueling cinematic experiences of 2014.
So you’ve got this great idea.
You want to combine the four fairy tales, “Cinderella (Anna Kendrick),” “Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford),” “Jack (Daniel Huttlestone) and the Beanstalk,” and “Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy),” into one big story.
Written by James Lapine from the musical by Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine
Directed by Rob Marshall
USA, 2014
Normally, I’m a fair and agreeable chap who approaches each movie with an open mind. I must warn you, however, that my review of Into the Woods will be neither fair nor agreeable. I will not be fawning over director Rob Marshall, who seems clueless as to what his own movie is about, nor will I be singing the praises of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, who has probably written grocery lists more pleasing to the ear than these tunes. What I will be doing is trying to deconstruct one of my most grueling cinematic experiences of 2014.
So you’ve got this great idea.
You want to combine the four fairy tales, “Cinderella (Anna Kendrick),” “Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford),” “Jack (Daniel Huttlestone) and the Beanstalk,” and “Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy),” into one big story.
- 12/25/2014
- by J.R. Kinnard
- SoundOnSight
Chicago – Neither Hollywood nor purely Broadway, Disney’s big-screen adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods” finds a charming home on Hollyway.
Even if you’re not a “musical kind of person,” I challenge you not to want to sing along to the catchy tunes or laugh at the intentionally overdramatic comedy.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Meryl Streep delivers yet another memorably kooky performance as the Witch while Johnny Depp is in his wheelhouse once again as Little Red Riding Hood’s Wolf on the way to grandma’s treehouse. Anna Kendrick also plays someone you’d expect: a runaway almost bride known as Cinderella who evolves from rags to riches and wants the prince but fears the royalty.
But the standouts are the 13-year-old Lilla Crawford – who has played “Annie” and “Billy Elliot” on Broadway – and a surprising Chris Pine. Pine is the only non-safe casting decision – where it feels...
Even if you’re not a “musical kind of person,” I challenge you not to want to sing along to the catchy tunes or laugh at the intentionally overdramatic comedy.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Meryl Streep delivers yet another memorably kooky performance as the Witch while Johnny Depp is in his wheelhouse once again as Little Red Riding Hood’s Wolf on the way to grandma’s treehouse. Anna Kendrick also plays someone you’d expect: a runaway almost bride known as Cinderella who evolves from rags to riches and wants the prince but fears the royalty.
But the standouts are the 13-year-old Lilla Crawford – who has played “Annie” and “Billy Elliot” on Broadway – and a surprising Chris Pine. Pine is the only non-safe casting decision – where it feels...
- 12/24/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
'Into the Woods' is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella Anna Kendrick, Little Red Riding Hood Lilla Crawford, Jack and the Beanstalk Daniel Huttlestone, and Rapunzel MacKenzie Mauzy-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife James Corden amp Emily Blunt, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch Meryl Streep who has put a curse on them.
- 12/24/2014
- by BWW Special Coverage
- BroadwayWorld.com
Due for release in a mere two days time, Rob Marshall’s Into The Woods is on the fast track to becoming Christmas Day’s biggest box office draw. For those who don’t fancy languishing in front of the TV after over-indulging, this glittery spectacle ought to satisfy the entire family’s festive cravings.
So far, the majority of the trailers and clips have centred around the showier, headlining stars of the movie. Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick et al. have all been in the spotlight, demonstrating their singing abilities. Now, we can get a closer look at the slew of lesser-known names in a series of new clips Disney has posted.
First up is Daniel Huttlestone, who in the role of Jack, sings out his dismay in the ‘five pounds’ segment along with Tracy Ullman as his mother. Taking on the role of Little Red Riding Hood,...
So far, the majority of the trailers and clips have centred around the showier, headlining stars of the movie. Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick et al. have all been in the spotlight, demonstrating their singing abilities. Now, we can get a closer look at the slew of lesser-known names in a series of new clips Disney has posted.
First up is Daniel Huttlestone, who in the role of Jack, sings out his dismay in the ‘five pounds’ segment along with Tracy Ullman as his mother. Taking on the role of Little Red Riding Hood,...
- 12/23/2014
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
After months of hype, Into the Woods, director Rob Marshall’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical, hits theaters on Christmas day.
Even though the film boasts an ensemble cast, most of the attention has been focused on everyone’s favorite actress, Meryl Streep, who plays a witch who inadvertently brings together many of Brothers Grimm’s beloved characters, including Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), and Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy).
While bewitching, Streep doesn’t run away with the film. Sure, she gets to sing some of the musical’s best numbers--and she did get one of the film’s two acting nominations at the 2015 Golden Globes--but there are at least seven other A-list stars who make use of their screen time.
And with so much buzz surrounding Streep, the film’s best moments are hers to lose. With that in mind, we rank the scene-stealing potential of the ensemble cast from...
Even though the film boasts an ensemble cast, most of the attention has been focused on everyone’s favorite actress, Meryl Streep, who plays a witch who inadvertently brings together many of Brothers Grimm’s beloved characters, including Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), and Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy).
While bewitching, Streep doesn’t run away with the film. Sure, she gets to sing some of the musical’s best numbers--and she did get one of the film’s two acting nominations at the 2015 Golden Globes--but there are at least seven other A-list stars who make use of their screen time.
And with so much buzz surrounding Streep, the film’s best moments are hers to lose. With that in mind, we rank the scene-stealing potential of the ensemble cast from...
- 12/23/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Earlier today, Walt Disney Pictures served up this new movie clip (below) for their upcoming "Into The Woods" fantasy/musical flick. The clip is titled, "To Grandmother's House," and gives us a look at Little Red Riding Hood, singing about how she's about to take off for into the woods to hit up grandma's house. She's also trying to round up a bunch of food too. Check it out,below. The movie stars: Tracey Ullman, Frances de la Tour, Johnny Depp, Lucy Punch, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt, Simon Russell Beale, Tammy Blanchard, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Christine Baranski, Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Richard Glover, Joanna Riding and Annette Crosbie. In the new flick, the plotline presents a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
- 12/23/2014
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
'Into the Woods' is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella Anna Kendrick, Little Red Riding Hood Lilla Crawford, Jack and the Beanstalk Daniel Huttlestone, and Rapunzel MacKenzie Mauzy-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife James Corden amp Emily Blunt, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch Meryl Streep who has put a curse on them.
- 12/23/2014
- by BWW Special Coverage
- BroadwayWorld.com
Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, all the big-name stars want to get you into the theaters for .Into the Woods.. But is the film worthy of the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical, and is it worth your time and money? And what should be your main reason to see the musical?
Take a look at my review of .Into the Woods..
Official summary of "Into the Woods"
"Into the Woods" is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a...
Take a look at my review of .Into the Woods..
Official summary of "Into the Woods"
"Into the Woods" is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a...
- 12/23/2014
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
'Into the Woods' is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella Anna Kendrick, Little Red Riding Hood Lilla Crawford, Jack and the Beanstalk Daniel Huttlestone, and Rapunzel MacKenzie Mauzy-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife James Corden amp Emily Blunt, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch Meryl Streep who has put a curse on them.
- 12/23/2014
- by BWW Special Coverage
- BroadwayWorld.com
In this new clip from Rob Marshall's film adaptation of Into the Woods, Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford) isn't shy about taking food from The Baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt) for her journey "To Grandmother's House." As long as she can avoid being distracted from the Big Bad Wolf (Johnny Depp) she won't stray from her path. The film arrives in theaters Christmas day! “Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to...
- 12/23/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
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