Dec 16,2009
2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival
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The festival launches Jan. 7 with “The Last Station” and wraps Jan. 17 with the independent comedy “The Lightkeepers.” In between, 189 films from 70 countries, including 76 premieres, will screen during the festival.
“Our film lineup this year is a strong reflection of the current zeitgeist in world cinema,” said festival director Darryl Macdonald. “Sixty-seven first-time feature film directors will screen this year, representing a surge of new filmmaking talent on the world stage. In addition, we’ll showcase a vintage crop of new works by established masters, providing ample evidence of their storytelling prowess that has come of age over the last 20 years. The yin and yang of contemporary filmmaking are fully represented in this year’s edition of PSIFF.”
Opening the festival is a screening of the Golden Globe-nominated film, “The Last Station,” followed by a reception at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
It’s an explosive overview of the later years in the life of legendary Russian novelist and social reformer Leo Tolstoy, featuring Christopher Plummer as the writer, Helen Mirren as his wife Sofya and Paul Giamatti as his secretary and friend Vladimir.
Director Michael Hoffman and actor James McAvoy are expected to attend the screening.
Mirren will be honored with the Career Achievement Award at the Festival’s Awards Gala on Jan. 5.
Dec 16,2009
Filming of “The Conspirator” wraps in Savannah
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The Robert Redford directed feature film, “The Conspirator” that has been filming in Savannah since October is wrapping today.
“To have all the great benefit of them being here and for all that to happen with no problems, accidents or angry citizens. Everything went really really well,” said Film Commissioner Jay Self.
….Robin Wright Penn was cast as Surratt, and James McAvoy will play her defense attorney. The cast also includes Alexis Bledel, Toby Kebbell, Kevin Kline, Justin Long, Tom Wilkinson and Evan Rachel Wood.
Dec 16,2009
Wanted Screencaps Part 1
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This batch is screencaps on the DVD Features. The main screencaps will be in Part 2.
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DVD Feature: Cast and Characters
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DVD Feature: Special Effects – The Art of The Impossible
DVD Feature: Stunts on The L Train
Dec 15,2009
Golden Globe Nominations
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Unfortunately, no nomination for James McAvoy but both Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer got nominated.
Actress in a drama
Emily Blunt, “The Young Victoria”
Sandra Bullock, “The Blind Side”
Helen Mirren, “The Last Station”
Carey Mulligan, “An Education”
Gabourey Sidibe, “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”Supporting actor
Matt Damon, “Invictus”
Woody Harrelson, “The Messenger”
Christopher Plummer, “The Last Station”
Stanley Tucci, “The Lovely Bones”
Christoph Waltz, “Inglorious Basterds”
“I am absolutely thrilled for my friend Helen Mirren and am so proud to find myself included in such glorious company,” says Christopher Plummer of his supporting actor nomination for his role as Leo Tolstoy in “The Last Station,” for which Helen Mirren also drew a drama actress nom.
Dec 13,2009
Fan Created Arts added
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If you have any arts that you have made and want to submit them into the site, email me at simplyinfatuated@gmail.com
Dec 12,2009
Photoshoot Update – Part 3
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Dec 11,2009
Photoshoot Update – Part 2
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3 new LA Times pics added. Thanks to Mata for them.
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I’ve also added 30 sets of photoshoots to the Gallery. More to come.
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Dec 07,2009
Is McAvoy the choice for Bilbo in ‘The Hobbit’?
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The other hot topic is the casting choice for Bilbo. Many people feel that this should be a “name” actor for the important role. Jackson has stated that he is considering an “unknown” actor for the lead. He goes on to say that out of the rumored bunch, Daniel Radcliffe, Martin Freeman, James McAvoy, and David Tennant; some are still being considered and others are not. There seems to be a big voice coming from fanboys everywhere on this topic. Interesting to see that who plays Bilbo is a big concern in the LOTR realm, when no one seemed to care about the trilogy’s casting.
The idea of casting and unknown is a great one by Jackson and if he goes that route with Director Guillermo Del Toro, no one should complain. However, if he’s looking for some star power (which he doesn’t need for this movie) then the logical choice seems to be McAvoy. The star of last year’s Wanted, may be a little young for the role, but movie magic can set him in the proper age. Physically, he fits the bill and could bring the goofiness that the Bilbo character displays.
So, breaking news…The Hobbit is still on schedule and Bilbo Baggins has not been selected.
Dec 05,2009
Photoshoot Update – Part 1
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A small photoshoot update has been added. Ignore the titles of the albums. They will be fixed as I add the rest of them to the gallery.
