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2009 | 2004
14 articles from 2009
Shooting of Subotica's 'La Mula' Suspended
3 November 2009 11:29 PM, PST | IFTN | See recent IFTN news »
Director Michael Radford (The Merchant of Venice) has suspended production on set of his new film 'La Mula (The Mule)'. The film, which is co-produced by Irish company Subotica and supported by the Irish Film Board, has been in the works for two and a half years and the film's shoot, which started on 31 August, was just one week away from completion. Director and co-producer Radford felt he needed to cease production citing the failure of lead co-producers Gheko Films to sign co-production agreements. The Irish production company involved in the project, Subotica, has issued this statement: "We can confirm that, at the moment, shooting has been halted by director Michael Radford, but negotiations are ongoing." »
'Assassin's Creed 2' Achievements/Trophies Revealed
26 October 2009 7:59 AM, PDT | MTV Multiplayer | See recent MTV Multiplayer news »
Achievement and trophy hunters the world over are breathing a sigh of relief over what appears to be the official list for "Assassin's Creed 2." The first game featured some of the most infuriating achievements, requiring you to hunt down hundreds of worthless flags and evil Templars. This time around it appears the achievements are more story related and manageable, with just one collect-a-thon in the form of missing feathers.
I was concerned about these feathers in particular, but unlike the flags of the first game, you'll be able to purchase in-game maps which will reveal the location of said feathers. All in all it should be a pretty manageable 1000 gamescore/platinum trophy for those so inclined.
* Master Assassin - Unlock All Trophies (Platinum)
* The Birth of an Assassin - Be reborn as Ezio Auditore Da Firenze. (Bronze, 20G)
* Arrivederci Abstergo - Break out of Abstergo. (Bronze, 20G)
* Welcome to the »
- Russ Frushtick
Ring of Roses screen rights plucked
26 October 2009 7:51 AM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
One of the major benefits that's come with the huge box office success of movies based on comic books and graphic novels is that it appears that more non-superhero titles are getting developed into film and TV projects. Just such an example was announced today with the news that Das Petrou and John Watkiss's book Ring of Roses has been optioned by Spice Factory and Persistent Entertainment and is being developed into a movie.
The graphic novel wa spublished four years ago this month by Image Comics and is set in a present day alternate London where the Catholic Church is the de factor power. When six high-level priests are murdered a lawyer named Samuel Waterhouse is called upon to investigate. He hires a criminal named William Barnett to help him look for clues in the seedier places where a barrister would not be welcome, and together the two »
- Patrick Sauriol
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
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)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
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)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
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)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
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)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
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)
St. Louis Shakespeare Hits 25th Year, Opens Season With The Merchant Of Venice In July
24 June 2009 12:48 PM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
St. Louis Shakespeare celebrates its 25th year presenting the finest classical theatre. The Company's 2009 season opens in July with The Merchant Of Venice, followed in August by Twelfth Night and MacBeth in October, at the Grandel Theatre in the Grand Center Arts District. In November, Sls returns with an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, presented at the Missouri History Museum as part of their Performing Arts Series. »
Bam Re-Stages The Merchant Of Venice 5/6- 5/17
25 March 2009 2:56 PM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
Bam is delighted to present a new staging of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice from Edward Hall's award-winning company Propeller. Last at Bam with renowned productions of The Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night (2007 Spring Season), comedies that revel in the trials and inevitable tribulations of romantic love, Propeller returns with an audaciously compelling interpretation of The Merchant of Venice, critically acclaimed in its recent U.K. run. »
Pacino, Radford reteam for 'King Lear'
4 February 2009 5:10 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Al Pacino and director Michael Radford will reunite for Shakespeare adaptation King Lear. The tragedy, about an aging ruler (Pacino) who splits his kingdom between his three daughters, will be their second Shakespeare film after 2004's The Merchant Of Venice. Discussing the project with Variety, producer Barry Navidi said: "Al has been offered this role many times over the years, but didn't feel ready. He's ready (more) »
- By Simon Reynolds
Pacino Is Crowned King Lear
4 February 2009 4:10 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Hollywood legend Al Pacino is joining forces with filmmaker Michael Radford for their second shot at Shakespeare - the pair is planning a big screen adaptation of King Lear. The Oscar-winner will take on the film's title role of an ageing pre-Roman British monarch who loses everything due to his scheming daughters' plots.
It's the first time Pacino has tackled the part, although he has played a string of the playwright's other famous characters during his career.
The Scarface star previously worked with Radford on 2004's The Merchant of Venice, in which he played the story's central character, Shylock.
And Pacino will be in good company - some of acting's most revered talents have played the ageing King, including Laurence Olivier, Orson Welles and most recently Sir Ian McKellan.
And King Lear's producer Barry Navidi, who also worked on Merchant of Venice, insists it has taken years to persuade Pacino to play the role - but is adamant it was worth the wait.
He tells Variety, "Al (Pacino) has been offered this role many times over the years, but didn't feel ready.
"He's ready now. The film will be true to its period, very similar to the classical look of Merchant of Venice. Michael (Radford) came up with the most brilliant adaptation and Al and I flipped for it." »
Al Pacino to play King Lear
3 February 2009 11:35 PM, PST | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Al Pacino just can’t stay away from The Bard – and this time he’s set his sights on King Lear. Writer/director Michael Radford – who Pacino worked with on 2004’s The Merchant Of Venice – has cooked up an adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Lear, long considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest characters, is an aging monarch who decides to select his successor by sectioning off his lands to his three daughters. Two of them flatter him while secretly plotting to stab him in the back....
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- jwhite
Al Pacino’s playing King Lear
3 February 2009 11:04 PM, PST | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Al Pacino just can’t stay away from The Bard – and this time he’s set his sights on King Lear. Writer/director Michael Radford – with whom Pacino worked on 2004’s The Merchant Of Venice – has cooked up an adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Lear, long considered one of William Shakespeare’s greatest characters, is an aging monarch who decides to select his successor by parcelling off his lands to his three daughters. Two of them flatter him while secretly plotting to stab him in...
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- jwhite
2009 | 2004
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