Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away. In addition to announcing which new movies and TV shows will become available for streaming in December—including Bright, Fuller House, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Planet Earth II and The Santa Clause—the company also announced which titles will be expiring in the next month. Here is the complete list of title removals: Dec. 1 All I Want for Christmas Bedazzled Black Snake Moan Compulsion Cousin Bette Hoffa La Viuda Negra: Season 1 Picture Perfect Practical Magic Rebelde Scary Movie 2 Scary Movie 3 Super Size Me ...
- 11/20/2017
- E! Online
Feeling perky and well-rested as I settle in for the first of three French movies in a row: “Thérèse Desqueyroux,” the last movie by the gifted Claude Miller, based on a novel by Francois Mauriac that was previously filmed by Georges Franju. (Last week, in Telluride, I fell asleep counting Joan of Arcs – even Jane Wiedlin, in “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” being greeted as “Miss of Arc!” Last night I counted Anna Kareninas: two Great Garbos, one Vivien Leigh, one Jacqueline Bisset, one Sophie Marceau, and one Keira Knightley. I now await yet another new version of “Cousin Bette.”) This version stars an unusually dour and severe Audrey Tatou – I vainly expected a dewy and girlish transformation to occur after sexual awakening, but no: Tatou is going to look worse before Paris and freedom, not sex, puts some bloom back in those cheeks. She marries to combine adjacent pine forests,...
- 9/9/2012
- by Meredith Brody
- Thompson on Hollywood
My Best Ami-o: De Maupassant Gets a Jackie Collins Dress
In the right hands, the works of literary figure Guy De Maupassant are fodder for great cinematic achievements, especially considering that Jean-Luc Godard and Max Ophuls credit some of their best titles to the French author (not to mention an excellent 1934 classic of Mexican cinema, The Woman of the Port). But let’s not forget that Maupassant is first and foremost regarded as one of the fathers of the modern short story. Newcomers Declan Donnellan & Nick Ormerod have chosen to adapt one of Maupassant’s few novels for their debut, Bel Ami, a text that’s been adapted before in several languages (and once before in the Us as The Private Affairs of Bel Ami with George Sanders and Angela Lansbury, 1947). An unwise choice for their first outing, considering its lack of character development and overall coherence suggest that the...
In the right hands, the works of literary figure Guy De Maupassant are fodder for great cinematic achievements, especially considering that Jean-Luc Godard and Max Ophuls credit some of their best titles to the French author (not to mention an excellent 1934 classic of Mexican cinema, The Woman of the Port). But let’s not forget that Maupassant is first and foremost regarded as one of the fathers of the modern short story. Newcomers Declan Donnellan & Nick Ormerod have chosen to adapt one of Maupassant’s few novels for their debut, Bel Ami, a text that’s been adapted before in several languages (and once before in the Us as The Private Affairs of Bel Ami with George Sanders and Angela Lansbury, 1947). An unwise choice for their first outing, considering its lack of character development and overall coherence suggest that the...
- 6/6/2012
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
One of Britain's most distinguished actors, known for her roles on stage and screen
Margaret Tyzack, who has died aged 79, was one of Britain's greatest and most popular actors, working on stage, television and film for more than half a century. Sometimes described as being in the mould of Edith Evans and Flora Robson, she will be remembered particularly for performances in the golden age of BBC TV drama – Winifred in The Forsyte Saga (1967), Antonia in I, Claudius (1976) – as well as for stage performances such as Martha in the National Theatre's revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1981), for which she won an Olivier award for best actress, and Lottie with Maggie Smith in Lettice and Lovage (1987 and 1990), which earned her both Tony and Variety Club stage actress of the year awards. In 2008, well into her 70s, she scored perhaps one of her finest triumphs on stage as the wily,...
Margaret Tyzack, who has died aged 79, was one of Britain's greatest and most popular actors, working on stage, television and film for more than half a century. Sometimes described as being in the mould of Edith Evans and Flora Robson, she will be remembered particularly for performances in the golden age of BBC TV drama – Winifred in The Forsyte Saga (1967), Antonia in I, Claudius (1976) – as well as for stage performances such as Martha in the National Theatre's revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1981), for which she won an Olivier award for best actress, and Lottie with Maggie Smith in Lettice and Lovage (1987 and 1990), which earned her both Tony and Variety Club stage actress of the year awards. In 2008, well into her 70s, she scored perhaps one of her finest triumphs on stage as the wily,...
- 6/28/2011
- by Carole Woddis
- The Guardian - Film News
Shakespeare's "King Lear," featuring alternating star turns by Dakin Matthews and Harry Groener; Rogue Machine's searing family drama "Four Places"; and Fountain Theatre's powerful "The Ballad of Emmett Till" are among the most-honored productions in the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's 42nd annual awards nominations, announced today. The annual citations salute excellence in L.A.-area theater productions during 2010. Winners will be announced during a ceremony at Burbank's Colony Theatre on March 14. Joining the aforementioned shows in contention for the coveted production award are the Fountain's "Opus," the Actors' Co-op's "Wit," and two world premiere offerings: Del Shores' "Yellow" (Coast Playhouse) and Tom Jacobson's "The Twentieth-Century Way" (Theatre @ Boston Court). Shores' "Yellow" has also been named as the recipient of the Ted Schmitt Award for outstanding world premiere script, accompanied by a $1,000 award from Samuel French, which also extends an offer to publish it.Among other special recipients...
- 1/25/2011
- backstage.com
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Whether you are heading to this year’s Sundance Film Festival – which begins on Thursday in Park City, Utah – or following every happening from the comfort of your own home, it sounds like the Sundance Channel is ramping up its coverage to bring most of the fest to you.
For the first time in the channel’s history, Sundance Channel is officially setting up an on-site headquarters – located at 692 Main Street – which will play host to an all-access, multimedia experience for Sundance Film Festival patrons.
“All eyes are on the Sundance Film Festival every year, and no wonder: it’s a one-of-kind event on the film calendar, a place to get early indications of what’s next in our culture. We’re proud to share the Sundance name and it’s only fitting that we create an exciting media event on all of our...
Hollywoodnews.com: Whether you are heading to this year’s Sundance Film Festival – which begins on Thursday in Park City, Utah – or following every happening from the comfort of your own home, it sounds like the Sundance Channel is ramping up its coverage to bring most of the fest to you.
For the first time in the channel’s history, Sundance Channel is officially setting up an on-site headquarters – located at 692 Main Street – which will play host to an all-access, multimedia experience for Sundance Film Festival patrons.
“All eyes are on the Sundance Film Festival every year, and no wonder: it’s a one-of-kind event on the film calendar, a place to get early indications of what’s next in our culture. We’re proud to share the Sundance name and it’s only fitting that we create an exciting media event on all of our...
- 1/19/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
The 2010 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award nominees were announced last night at The Autry National Center for the American West in Griffith Park. Several winners of last year's Ovation Awards, including Jake Broder and Vanessa Claire Smith, presented the 2010 nominations. The Theatre at Boston Court was the most highly nominated theater company, garnering 17 nods. Among the company's nominated productions are "Oedipus el Rey" and "The Twentieth Century Way."Center Theatre Group followed closely behind with 16 nominations, while the Geffen Playhouse took 12. The brand-new "Ovation Honors," a series of awards recognizing theater excellence outside of the standard categories, have been given out for the first time this year. Ovations Honors awardees include "The Who's Tommy" for video design and "The Gogol Project" for music composition for a play. The complete list of nominees is as follows:Best SeasonCabrillo Music Theatre"The Andrews Brothers""Cinderella""Guys and Dolls""Little Shop of Horrors...
- 10/19/2010
- backstage.com
The Weinstein Co. is strengthening its ties to the agency world, hiring former CAA and ICM rep Rob Scheidlinger as executive vp business affairs and production.
Scheidlinger will be based Los Angeles, reporting to co-chairman Harvey Weinstein and co-president of production Michael Cole. He will work closely with Cole and manage business affairs with Eric Roth, executive vp and co-head of business affairs.
Following a long stint in the agency world, Scheidlinger founded production outfit Omnibus, which had a Fox feature film deal and a Touchstone Television deal. His production credits include Sports Night, The Court and Cousin Bette.
Before that, Scheidlinger was a CAA agent for eight years. His client list included Ang Lee, Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Warren Beatty, Gary Sinise, Aaron Sorkin, Christopher Guest and Michael Bay. He came to CAA after serving as an agent and business affairs attorney at ICM in New York.
Scheidlinger began his career as an entertainment attorney at Frankfurt, Garbus, Klein & Selz in New York.
Scheidlinger will be based Los Angeles, reporting to co-chairman Harvey Weinstein and co-president of production Michael Cole. He will work closely with Cole and manage business affairs with Eric Roth, executive vp and co-head of business affairs.
Following a long stint in the agency world, Scheidlinger founded production outfit Omnibus, which had a Fox feature film deal and a Touchstone Television deal. His production credits include Sports Night, The Court and Cousin Bette.
Before that, Scheidlinger was a CAA agent for eight years. His client list included Ang Lee, Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Warren Beatty, Gary Sinise, Aaron Sorkin, Christopher Guest and Michael Bay. He came to CAA after serving as an agent and business affairs attorney at ICM in New York.
Scheidlinger began his career as an entertainment attorney at Frankfurt, Garbus, Klein & Selz in New York.
- 11/7/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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