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The Fantasticks to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1

1 November 2009 1:30 AM, PST | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Press night is Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. Curtain times are Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 2 and 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3p.m. and 8p.m., and Sundays at 2p.m. and 7p.m. Tickets are $30-$70.

"I have loved The Fantasticks since I was a little kid," said Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein. "This will be so much fun for the entire family."

This hit musical with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, the longest running Off-Broadway musical in history, tells the story of Luisa and Matt, a pair entering the bloom of their youth. Their fathers, scheming to encourage their budding love, hire »

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Four Angry Young Men: Richard Burton, Albert Finney, Richard Harris, Tom Courtenay

26 October 2009 1:53 PM, PDT | Alternative Film Guide | See recent Alternative Film Guide news »

Albert Finney in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. Photo: Bryanston Films Ltd./Photofest "Four Angry Young Men" is the title of a four-film series to take place on two consecutive Saturdays, Nov. 14 and 21, at the Getty Center’s Harold M. Williams Auditorium. Note: The screenings are free, but a separate reservation is required for each film. The Four Angry Young Men in question — no actorish Marlon Brando-James Dean types, they — are Richard Burton (Look Back in Anger), Albert Finney (Saturday Night and Sunday Morning), Richard Harris (This Sporting Life), and Tom Courtenay (The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner). Good-looking, (mostly) working-class blokes with the chance of happiness and success at their fingertips if only … Well, if only life [...] »

- Andre Soares

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Tokyo Broadcasting System and Kyodo Tokyo Present Talk Like Singing 11/13-22 At Nyu' Skirball Center

19 October 2009 6:02 PM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »

Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to have its premiere in the U.S., will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center. The show will run through November 22. The talented Koki Mitani has written and directs this comedic new material spoken in both Japanese and English. Musician, composer, DJ and founding member of Pizzicato Five, Yasuharu Konishi has created the music for this production. Japanese superstar Shingo Katori will make his international stage debut alongside cast members Jay Kabira, Keiko Horiuchi, and Shinya Niiro.

Talk Like Singing

In Talk Like Singing a unique young man named Tarlow (Shingo Katori) can only communicate through song. His peculiar situation draws the attention of the general public, the media, and most importantly, two respected behavioral specialists. With the help of a speech therapist (Keiko Horiuchi »

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A 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows' Update From Narcissa Malfoy, Helen McCrory

5 October 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

It's hard to believe that, by the end of 2011, the full collection of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books will have been committed to film. It's been a staggering effort on the part of the producers, holding together (for the most part) a cast of talented actors who truly bring Rowling's magical world of wizarding schools, fantastic creatures and ancient evil to life.

This isn't to say that "Potter" has been without change. Michael Gambon stepped into the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore out of necessity after the tragic loss of Richard Harris. And by the end of the eight-volume series -- "Deathly Hallows" will be split into two -- there will have been four directors: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, Mike Newell and, most recently, David Yates. It's not terribly surprising to learn that Narcissa Malfoy actor Helen McCrory, speaking to Rotten Tomatoes, thinks Yates' time with series has been particularly "special. »

- Adam Rosenberg

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Goodbye Toronto: Fish Tank and Le Refuge

21 September 2009 9:56 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

MattCanada reporting from the Toronto International Film Festival

The festival has ended and Lee Daniels' Precious has won the jury prize. Congratulations to it, and the scores of awards it is now assured to collect. Before I say goodbye, notes on the last two films I saw at Tiff: Le Refuge and the much talked about Fish Tank.

I was very excited for Le Refuge because François Ozon is one of those world cinema directors I always enjoy. However, despite great performances and beautiful cinematography, it left me cold. The story of a pregnant drug addict (Isabelle Carré) forming a relationship with the dead baby-daddy's gay brother (Louis-Ronan Choisy) seemed too oblique to me. Maybe it's just that I like a few more histrionics, but to be perfectly honest, by the time the film ended I felt very little. Le Refuge is technically accomplished but I just couldn't connect with the film, »

- CanadaMatt

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Richard the Lion-Hearted

4 September 2009 7:26 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Robert here, noting quickly that it was 820 years ago today that Richard I of England was crowned. My original intent was to ask for your favorite portrayal of King Richard. But after just a little snooping I noticed a problem. Aside from Wallace Beery, Ian Hunter, Peter Ustinov, Richard Harris, Sean Connery and Patrick Stewart who all made brief appearances in Robin Hood movies, the character hasn't been portrayed that much.

So instead my mind turned to my favorite Richard portrayal in one of my favorite films of all time.

"I am a constant soldier, a sometimes poet and I will be king."

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- Robert

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British Producer Towers Dies

6 August 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

British film and television producer/writer Harry Alan Towers has died of heart failure. He was 88.

Towers shot to fame as a child actor in the U.K., and went on to make more than 100 films during his career, sometimes producing under the alias Peter Welbeck.

He was working on his autobiography prior to his death on 2 August, according to his literary agent, Albert T. Longden.

As a producer, Towers worked on numerous British TV programmes, including The Scarlet Pimpernel and Tales From Dickens.

He also produced several underground film classics with Spanish director Jess Franco, including Venus in Furs, Eugenie, Marquis de Sade: Justine and Night of the Blood Monster.

Towers worked with numerous A-list stars during his long film career, including Orson Welles, Michael Caine, Richard Harris and Tony Curtis. His best-known movies include The Face of Fu Manchu, Ten Little Indians, Cry the Beloved Country and Klondike Fever.

He is survived by his wife, actress Maria Rohm. »

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Ta Talks Back: Rachelle Recast!...Gasp!

30 July 2009 10:16 AM, PDT | twilightersanonymous.com | See recent TwilightersAnonymous news »

Site Owner Bella Cullen shares some thoughts on the news that role of Victoria was recast. Statements made here are solely the opinion of one person and do not reflect a stance from the site as a whole.nbspRachelle Recast!...Gasp! by Bella CullenI cant help but observe that in the entertainment world when certain news hits there are some annoyingly common statements released by publicists. For example when a decision has been made that can cause negative press the most often used reason is...due to scheduling conflicts. Ive seen this at least twice already this week for recent celeb breakups and have seen it used countless times for decision changes at studios. And now this recent announcement that Rachelle LeFevre has been replaced is...you guessed it...due to scheduling conflicts.According to detailed statements from both sides this apparently really is the case. Before these statements were »

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Bryce Dallas Howard, You're Not Alone -- Here Are Five Other Re-cast Roles

29 July 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Nobody likes recasting roles. It confuses continuity, befuddles audiences and sometimes upsets the original actors. But there are times when such a shake-up in performers is both necessary... and even an improvement.

Take, for example, today's news that Bryce Dallas Howard will take over for Rachelle Lefevre in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," the third installment in the bloodsucking 'tween-friendly franchise. While it's still too early to call the casting an upgrade over Lefevre, it's certainly not as bad of a replacement as it could be. If nothing else, Howard is in good company -- plenty of Hollywood-folk have been in her shoes before, and many of them proved successful in their reinterpreted roles.

Don't believe me? This stroll down memory lane of five re-cast roles should be proof enough that Howard's upcoming gig might work out for the best.

Albus Dumbledore ("Harry Potter" Series): When actor Richard Harris tragically »

- Josh Wigler

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Gambon: 'I refuse to read Potter novels'

21 July 2009 9:58 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Sir Michael Gambon has revealed that he does not read the Harry Potter novels, according to reports. The actor, 68, has played Professor Albus Dumbledore in the wizard franchise since third instalment Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, after taking over the role from the late Richard Harris. However, Gambon said that he will never pick up one of J.K. Rowling's books for fear of spoiling the illusion of working on the films. Contactmusic quotes him as saying: (more) »

- By Tim Parks

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Cinematical Seven: Elisabeth's Favorite 'Harry Potter' Moments

16 July 2009 8:02 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

We're nearing the end of the Harry Potter series, and I imagine every fan is dreading that day a little bit. It was hard enough when the last book came out, but at least we had the comfort of anticipating a few more cinematic adaptations. But soon we'll be graduating from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and left to muddle through the Muggle world without new encounters with Harry, Hermione, and Ron.

Since we started Potter week with seven good Potter jokes, I thought it would be fun to end Potter week with a gushing, lovelorn look at seven of my favorite moments of the series. Like any Potter fan, I tend to walk out of the theater overjoyed, and then immediately start picking on all the things that were changed. But look at all the things from the books that they've gotten right - and sometimes even improved on! »

- Elisabeth Rappe

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Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ — Cortney’s Take

16 July 2009 4:45 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Warning: This review Contains Spoilers. Seriously. Don’t read if you haven’t seen the movie or read the books.

I grew up with Harry Potter. Alongside him, is more appropriate actually. I picked up the first book from Barnes and Noble at the age of 9, and I remember the anticipation as each book came out. Each midnight release as my friend Emma’s mom, Ann, bought us root beers and cookies at the Barnes and Noble café while we trooped around in big rimmed glasses with lightning bolt scars drawn on our heads, awaiting 12 Am when the book would finally be in our hands.

As Harry grew and adventured and experienced, I did too. I felt the pangs of first love, the loss of old friends, the joys of new ones with a fictional character who was as real as anything to me. As I read the seventh and »

- Cortney Zamm

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Profiling Hogwarts' Teaching Staff In 'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince'

16 July 2009 10:30 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Before Bill Nighy confirmed he was going to be joining the cast of “Harry Potter,” he wasn’t being facetious when he complained that he was the last big British actor to not be involved in the series. With heavy hitters like the late Richard Harris, Kenneth Branagh and Ralph Fiennes weaving in and out of the series, who can blame him for feeling left out?

The professors at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in particular possess acting talent which comes from the upper echelons of British celeb royalty. Young Americans might not recognize all of their faces outside of "Potter," especially those who are masked behind beards and more extensive makeup. So we've decided to profile the top Hogwarts talents for you here; not their fictional professorships, but rather the reasons you should look for them in roles outside the "Harry Potter" universe.

Michael Gambon: Michael Gambon, »

- Terri Schwartz

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Harry Potter Wizards Yet to Read Any of the Novels

15 July 2009 7:22 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »

You would think that an actor's preparation for a work of adapted fiction would involve intense study of the source material. But in a recent interview with The Los Angeles Times, veteran actor Michael Gambon — star of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which opened today — said that this is not the case with his prep for any of the Potter movies.

Gambon, who portrays Professor Dumbledore, said that he and co-stars Alan Rickman and Ralph Fiennes — professors Snape and Lord Voldemort, respectively — have refrained from reading a single word from any of J. K. Rowling's famed series. You'd get upset about all the scenes it's missing from the book, wouldn't you? No point in reading the books because you're playing with [screenwriter] Steve Kloves' words.

The article also discussed Gambon's take on Dumbledore, which is decidedly different from that of Richard Harris, who played the role in the first »

- Rich Z Zwelling

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

15 July 2009 3:05 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Directed by: David Yates

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Felton

Running Time: 2 hr 35 mins

Rating: PG

Release Date: July 15, 2009

Plot: It’s the sixth year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter (Radcliffe). Now he’s got Draco (Tom Felton), who is up to no good. Plus, Harry has feelings for Ginny (Wright), and Ron (Grint) and Hermionie (Watson) start to notice each other in a new light. There’s also Voldemort’s past and a mysterious Half-Blood Prince for Harry to deal with, so he’s got a lot on his plate.

Who’s It For? Family fun for all. I’d keep the little kids away, because there is some dark death lurking. In fact, here’s a good barometer … can your kids read the books? Then they can probably handle the films. »

- Jeff Bayer

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Atomic Team Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

14 July 2009 12:28 PM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

Philip Barrett: The beauty of the Harry Potter films is that as the actors have aged, their talents have vastly improved. It’s been a nice thing to watch especially for someone like me who’s not exactly a fan of Harry Potter. Regardless, they’re exceptionally made films that feature great fantasy and incredible special effects. Certainly the series isn’t terrible but it’s just one of those that never captivated me like Batman or Star Wars. With this in mind, I liked, didn’t love the new Harry Potter.

Michael Dennos: I’m a die-hard Potter fan myself.  I’ve read the books and seen the movies countless times, so I walked into Half-Blood Prince with high expectations.  What a delight it was to find that Half-Blood Prince excels above and beyond any of the previous installments and takes its well-deserved crown as Best Potter Movie to Date. »

- Philip Barrett

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Danny Huston Saddles Up as King Richard in ‘Robin Hood’

13 July 2009 10:49 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

Danny Huston is joining the cast of the upcoming Ridley Scott film Robin Hood, which is currently shooting in England, says the folks at The Hollywood Reporter. Huston, who was most recently seen playing William Stryker in X-Men Origins: Wolverine earlier this summer and has both Edge of Darkness and Clash of the Titans on the horizon, will step into the famous chain-mail gear of King Richard, also known as Richard the Lionheart. He will carry the torch of cinematic King Richards, one that has been carried before by Sean Connery (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), Richard Harris (Robin and Marian) and Patrick Stewart (Robin Hood: Men in Tights). Huston joins Russell Crowe, who plays the bow-wielding hero, Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian, Scott Grimes as Will Scarlet, Kevin Durand as Little John and William Hurt as William Marshall. Mark Strong will also star, with Imagine's Brian Grazer producing. Robin Hood is scheduled for release on May »

- Neil Miller

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Gambon Hides Cigarettes In Harry Potter Robes

12 July 2009 6:46 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Michael Gambon had a special pocket sewn into his Harry Potter costume - so he could keep his cigarettes close at hand at all times.

The thespian, who took over the role of Albus Dumbledore in the hit films after Richard Harris' death, grew tired of having to dash off the set for a quick smoke in between takes, and asked costumers to tailor his silk outfit to aid his bad habit.

Director David Yates reveals, "Michael cleverly conceals a packet of fags below the lower part of the gown."

Gambon adds, "I got the wardrobe to put a little pocket inside for them."

The actor admits he'll miss his Potter clothes when the film series wraps up in 2010: "It is made of silk, it's very fine and so easy to wear. I will miss that." »

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Obscure Pa film to find: 1979's The Ravagers starring Richard Harris

9 June 2009 8:04 AM, PDT | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »

The Ravagers is another in a long line of Hollywood backed Pa films from the 70s that, despite sporting some pretty big names, just seems to have disappear off the face of the earth. That's right folks. No DVD. Nadda. There was a VHS copy released in England ages ago but other than that the film has become something of a Pa legend over the years and a real coveted item for collectors.

The quality of the film itself is up there with another of the era, Ultimate Warrior which, like The Ravagers, starred big names like Max Von Sydow and Yul Brenner. A little dated maybe, but still great fun. That film was recently releases on DVD as part of a double feature with Montgomery Tully's Battle Beneath the Earth so I still have hopes that we'll see The Ravagers hit home video one day.

Synopsis:

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Weekly Body Count: Trap Them and Eat Them

20 May 2009 9:02 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »

One of the many disadvantages of living in a place like New Hamsphire is that you have to live on the edge vicariously through the lives of people who live closer to the action through correspondence so it was a while before I got into the depths of crazy horror movies. Though I'd been watching horror for years, we never had the convenience of one of those video stores that bought one of everything from their distributors and the horror sections around these parts were woefully understocked. If you wanted to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street 6, you could find it just about anywhere but if you wanted to go out on a limb and see something wildly exotic, you were screwed. Getting your hands on stuff bearing names like Lenzi, D'Amato and Deodato you had to drive into Boston and pay premium prices on factory pre-records and overpriced bootlegs. »

- Bryan White

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