Matthew Macfadyen Movie
Posted by Le on Saturday, July 14, 2012
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Matthew Macfadyen Shows off His Portly Frame
Posted by Le on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Matthew Macfadyen shows off his portly frame on family day out
He famously wooed wife Keeley Hawes on the set of Spooks - but Matthew Macfadyen seems even more of a man nowadays if these pictures are anything to go by.Heartthrob Matthew, 36, certainly appeared to have piled on the pounds as he and his wife walked around a family fete with their two children near their home in west London at the weekend.
Ashes to Ashes star Keeley, 35, however didn't seem to mind that there was more of him to love - and even joined him in chomping on greasy burgers.
Happy Birthday Matthew Macfadyen!
Posted by Le on Sunday, October 16, 2011
Great news (if true) for MM/Spooks (aka MI-5) fans, according to the UK's Mirror,
Matthew Macfadyen returns as MI5 agent Tom Quinn for the final ever episode of Spooks
STRIDING purposefully out of the mist, former MI5 agent Tom Quinn comes in from the cold – for the last ever episode of spy drama Spooks.
Tom, played by Matthew Macfadyen, 37, quit as head of counter-terrorism group Section D seven years ago.
Viewers will have to wait until next Sunday to find out why Tom Quinn has returned!
Happy Birthday Matthew Macfadyen!!!
(Mr. Darcy!)
Some interesting MM quotes talking about his iconic Darcy role/character (while you watch an MM Birthday tribute video...though in Spanish, but it included an English translation/subtitles below)...
(source: MonnykQuinn)
"Some would say, `He’s arrogant’; I would say, he’s misunderstood. And a fantastic part to play!" (Matthew Macfadyen about his Mr. Darcy role)
Matthew Macfadyen admits Austen’s deft satire and classic caricatures offered a little levity. So, too, did shooting the film. The reality of the sweeping, tear-inspiring climactic scene, when Darcy does his best Byronic stride across a misty field toward his true love Lizzie, was anything but romantic gravitas, he says. “I’m shortsighted, so I couldn’t see Keira and the director was waving his red jacket, screaming, `Left! Turn left.´
“Darcy achieved iconic status thanks to Mr. Colin Firth. So it was daunting in that respect. But I understood who Darcy was and I sympathized with him. It makes your job easier when you get a part that is so well-written.”
“I can confirm that there is no wet-shirt episode in the upcoming version. My pecs and I will not be seen emerging in a sultry fashion from a lake. I had seen his wet-shirt scene at an awards ceremony, but I hadn’t really registered the impact of it. So I was unprepared for the ‘How are you going to make it different?’ question.”
“It was daunting in that I was aware there was the `Darcy thing,´ and that people are quite proprietarily about Pride & Prejudice as a whole. ‘Why are they making another version?’ ‘How dare they?’ ‘You better not fuck it up!’ They’re really fierce, the Jane-ites. Which is good, because it’s a classic, and it’s much loved. But I hadn’t seen the BBC version, so I didn’t really worry about it. Because you can’t as an actor, otherwise you could never play Hamlet or you could never play Richard III. Actually it was quite flattering to be in such good company. A lot of people asked me how I would be trying to make it different from Colin Firth, which is strange because even if I had seen him, I wouldn’t try, because you couldn’t. You do what you can do.”
Quotes about MM from his P&P director Joe Wright and co-star Keira Knightley...
"First, Matthew's the right age. Second, he's a big strong manly man. I didn't want a pretty boy, boy band kind of boy, I wanted a man, and he's an incredible actor. I've loved his work for many years and I think he is an astonishingly good actor. I know also he is not vain; he's not coming to the role trying to promote himself as a f---ing sex symbol. He's coming as an actor trying to understand who his character is. He's interested in people and I think that's probably why he acts and so for all of those reasons he felt perfect. Also, he is just a big sexy man and when I put him opposite Keira Knightley they were just astonishing together." (Joe Wright)
“I had never seen the TV dramas or the film, so I was able to look for the Darcy I had in my head -- and Matthew Macfadyen was the only one for me. Darcy is 28, and Matthew was 29 when we were shooting. I had no interest in casting just a pretty boy; Darcy is more interesting and complicated than that. He’s a young man who has less than ideal social skills and a huge responsibility. His parents have died and left him with a massive estate and a younger sister to take care of, and my sense is that he has had to grow up too fast. Matthew has incarnated Darcy as that complicated layered person who isn’t easy in his skin and who isn’t easy to love, yet who is a good person with a sense of honor and integrity. Matthew, unlike many actors, is not vain, and so was not afraid to be disliked by an audience at the beginning of the story; we have to dislike him because we are seeing him through Lizzie’s eyes. And we grow to love him as Lizzie does.” (Joe Wright)
“I went in to read with him (the "rain" scene) and I virtually couldn´t get my lines out. I just kept staring at him thinking what the hell happened between you walking in as Matthew and you starting to read because he actually did turned into Darcy.” (Keira Knightley)
"Then I met Matthew and we clicked immediately. I love him because he’s a big guy which is actually quite rare on screen today. Filmmakers tend to go for that slightly more androgynous look these days, which is lovely, but one of the most romantic things in the world is a manly man, particularly when, like Matthew, he’s intensely vulnerable as well. Matthew plays Darcy in a way I’ve never seen before, with huge vulnerability." (Keira Knightley)
“You need to see that kind of rugged beauty in Darcy, to know that here is a man who strides across fields and very much manages his own estate. With Matthew, you can see that etched across his face, yet he’s also got this extraordinary vulnerability.” (Keira Knightley)
Also, from P&P producer Paul Webster...
"The search for Darcy was a long one. We meet everyone, but there was never really any doubt that it would always be our first choice, Matthew Macfadyen." (Paul Webster)
More MM/P&P Tribute videos...
Matthew Macfadyen/Little Dorrit tribute
Matthew Macfadyen tribute (with the song "Bones" by The Killers)
Matthew MacFadyen tribute (with the song "Can't Take My Eyes off You" by Muse)
Pride and Prejudice tribute (and a nice P&P tribute featuring KK as Lizzie & MM as Darcy, of course)
Speaking of the Darcylicious Matthew Macfadyen, I made and compiled a collage of him to show his versatile acting chops and his chameleon faces in various roles he played in his various TV and Film projects from the cute Hareton Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights to a cad Sir Felix Carbury in The Way We Live Now to the iconic Mr. Darcy in Pride & Prejudice to adorable Arthur Clennam in Little Dorrit and to Athos in the new film, The Three Musketeers (in theaters this Friday, October 21st!) to name some of his many TV and film work. In my opinion, Matthew Macfadyen is a very talented, versatile, and an underrated character actor. One of my favorite actors that I'm very glad I discovered almost six years ago upon watching him as Mr. Darcy in one of my favorite films of all time, which is Pride & Prejudice. Not many actors can do what he can do. He can get into different characters easily and effortlessly and at the same time still do a great job making his characters believable and unrecognizable that you don't see him as Matthew himself, but the character he plays. He's that good...no, not just good, but an incredible character actor that should be in more leading roles and films, but instead wisely chooses his film roles in various TV and film projects that showcased his wide range of acting ability in various roles he had played whether he was playing a good or villain character in either leading or supporting role. He has impressively done it all! That's why he's one of my favorite actors and I loved and enjoyed watching him in most of the TV and films I've seen him in.
He even did some stage plays/theater production work including Private Lives with Kim Catrall in London in April 2010.
MM's Other Works:
(1998) He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Much Ado About Nothing," at the Playhouse Theatre in London, England with Saskia Reeves, Stephen Mangan, Bohdan Poraj, Paul Goodwin, Justin Salinger, Raad Rawi, Sarita Choudhury, Derek Hutchinson, and Seam Bealey in the cast. Declan Donnellan was director.See more » (via IMDB)
Anyway, here are the many character images of MM in 21 of his 30 TV and films (as listed on IMDB)...MM fans, have you seen them all? (I've seen 15 thus far...and soon to be 16 of 21!) If so, can you name the characters and TV/Films he starred/co-starred in from the collage below?
Here are MM's Current/Upcoming 2011/2012 Film Projects (via Imdb.com):
- The Three Musketeers (filming) ... Athos (October 21, 2011)
- Anna Karenina(filming)Oblonsky (2012) - currently filming with Keira Knightley and director Joe Wright!
Watch: trailer for 'Shame' starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan
Posted by Le on Friday, October 14, 2011
Brief Synopis (via IMDB)
Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment, Brandon's world spirals out of control. From director Steve McQueen (Hunger), Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.
Shame opens in theaters in limited release on December 2nd.
Watch the trailer for Shameless (with screen captures of Carey from the trailer
(source: winnieISS)
Shame trailer screen captures featuring Carey Mulligan
Speaking of Carey Mulligan, who is currently filming another film, The Great Gatsby in Australia with co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Isla Fisher to name a few. According to Collider, Warner Bros. Sets THE GREAT GATSBY for December 25, 2012
In Theaters Today: The Big Year
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The Big Year
Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson are at a crossroads -- one is experiencing a mid-life crisis, another a late-life crisis, and the third, a far from ordinary no-life crisis. From David Frankel, the director of The Devil Wears Prada and Marley & Me, comes a sophisticated comedy about three friendly rivals who, tired of being ruled by obligations and responsibilities, dedicate a year of their lives to following their dreams. Their big year takes them on a cross-country journey of wild and life-changing adventures. Rosamund Pike, Rashida Jones, Brian Dennehy, Angelica Huston, JoBeth Williams, and Diane Wiest also co-star.
Watch The Big Year Interview - Rosamund Pike (via Trailer Addict)
Watch the trailer for The Big Year
(source: movieclipsTRAILERS)
Rosamund in a scene with Owen Wilson starting at 1:01 she mentions the title of the film twice, lol...
RP's character in The Big Year (via The Big Year movie website)
Rosamund Pike as Jessica, Kenny's (Owen Wilson) wife,who has long supported her husband's record-breaking pursuits is nowlooking for Kenny to settle down so they can begin raising a family.Kenny assures Jessica that he's ready - but he finds that one more BIGYEAR is impossible to resist.
Rosamund Pike on the cover of Town & Country magazine and scans of her InStyle UK mag cover!
Posted by Le on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
She's currently filming One Shot with Tom Cruise in Pittsburgh, but she has two new movies opening two Fridays in a row this month starting with the comedy The Big Year (with Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson) this Friday, October 14th!
Next Friday, her other new spy comedy film, Johnny English Reborn (with Rowan Atkinson, Gillian Anderson, and Pierce Brosnan) opens in theaters in wide release!
Speaking of The Big Year, RP did a brief interview talking about the film, her character Jessica, who is married to Owen Wilson's character Kenny. Check out and watch her video interview below via Trailer Addict. Also, check out her T&C magazine cover and preview photo spread as well as the scans of her InStyle UK magazine cover.
(source: Trailer Addict)
The Town & Country cover, which was shot in Beckley Park in Oxfordshire, England, by Koto Bolofo, features the elegant blonde seated on a bench in the stately home's gardens wearing a delicate Jason Wu lace top with a Dior Haute Couture embroidered tulle skirt and classic English wellies. Inside, the actress models ultra-feminine high fashions by Chanel ($19,445 ivory lace and tulle gown) and Monique Lhuillier ($9,490 silvery beaded tulle frock). The real showstopper is a glamorous peach and burgundy strapless tulle ball gown by Carolina Herrera ($6,990).
In the article, the actress discusses Hollywood and the range of roles she has tackled. Pike also makes one thing clear -- the key to success is being able to stand firmly on your own. "If you ever need a man to rescue you," Pike says, "you make damn sure you never have to be rescued again. You can take care of yourself." The actress was engaged to her Pride & Prejudice director Joe Wright, but it was called off last minute before the wedding in 2008.
The November issue of Town & Country hits newsstands Thursday.
(source: THR)
Also, check out Scans (via Celebrity-Gossip.net) of her InStyle UK Magazine cover below...
Looking absolutely fabulous, Rosamund Pike is featured on the cover of InStyle UK's November 2011 issue.
The “Pride & Prejudice” actress models white dresses from Christian Dior, MaxMara, and ASOS in her photo spread, and chats about how she almost said “I Do” in the accompanying interview.
(source: Celebrity-Gossip.net | Photos by InStyle UK)
(The November 2011 issue of In Style features Rosamund Pike Photos: FREDERIC AUERBACH/INSTYLE)
Watch a Sneak Peek video of cover girl Rosamund Pike: InStyle's November Issue!
(The November 2011 issue of In Style features Rosamund Pike Photos: FREDERIC AUERBACH/INSTYLE)
Casting News: Talulah Riley cast in a new film 'The Liability'
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Deadline reports that Talulah Riley will be co-starring in a new film titled The Liability. “a darkly comic road trip taken by an aspiring hit man and a veteran assassin who hates proteges and dreams of retiring. They come across a beautiful and deadly female vigilante who forces them to pool their resources to survive.”The film is to be directed by Craig Viveiros and also stars Peter Mullan and Tim Roth. Filming is said to be in the UK.
Speaking of Talulah...she's featured in a photo spread in a Vogue Italia magazine. Check out beautiful pics of Talulah in Vogue Italia (via Talulah Riley Fan)!
Book Review: Jane Austen Made Me Do It
Posted by Le on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
While I've mostly done P&P/Austen related Book Recommendations and Movie Reviews (you can read more of my film reviews in my Movies Blog), this is actually my very first book review as Ashley (my fellow blog contributor here at the P&P Blog) does most of the P&P/Austen related Book Reviews for this blog. I really enjoyed reading this book and you can read my review of it below!
Before I do my book review, First, here (again) is the lowdown of Jane Austen Made Me Do It...
Edited by Austenprose’s Laurel Ann Nattress and published just in time for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Sense & Sensibility, JANE AUSTEN MADE ME DO IT: Original Stories Inspired by Literature’s Most Astute Observer of the Human Heart (Ballantine Books; October 11, 2011) is an engaging collection of 22 never-before-published original short stories inspired by Jane Austen. The treasures in this volume include exclusive short fiction, Q&As and reading group material from beloved bestselling authors Jo Beverley, Adriani Trigiani, and Lauren Willig; topAusten sequel writers Pamela Aidan, Amanda Grange, Laurie Viera Rigler,Stephanie Barron and Alexandra Potter; and a brand new voice inAustenesque fiction - the announced winner Brenna Aubrey of a short storycontest hosted by Ballantine Books, Austenprose, and the highlytrafficked Austen fan site The Republic of Pemberley (Pemberley.com),which receives 80 million hits per year.Now, read My Book Review of Jane Austen Made Me Do It...
Nattress says, “Oneof the joys of editing this anthology was composing a list of my ‘dreamauthors’ who write in the genre, and others whom I greatly admire whohave been influenced by Austen’s style, and asking them to contribute ashort story. My only request was that they stay within the theme ofexploring Austen’s philosophies of life and love by reacquaintingreaders with characters from her novels or introducing original storiesinspired by her ideals. From historical to contemporary to young-adultfiction to paranormal, five of Austen’s major novels and her life arefeatured in this anthology, covering ‘every possible flight which thesubject will afford.’ I hope you will be as pleased and delighted as Iam by the variety of amusing and poignant stories created for thiscollection.”
Each of these marvelous works ofshort fiction reaffirms the incomparable influence of one of history’smost cherished authors. As Nattress writes in her introduction,“we all have our favorites.” Mine may be the first in the volume, “JaneAusten’s Nightmare,” by Syrie James—if you’ve ever wondered what wouldhappen if Jane Austen encountered her own characters in real life, thisone is a must-read.
I must say, I really loved and enjoyed reading all the 22 original never-before published short stories from JAMMDI novel. Laurel Ann did an AMAZING job putting together all these 24very talented authors (a few of which I'm very familiar with and have read at least one or two of their novels), the 22 short stories they wrote and contributed, and of course, editing andcompiling them in all one book. The result is a great collection of amazing 22 short stories you'll read in one amazing book! Her introduction was quite engaging,insightful, and informative to read. I love all the familiar Austen quotes from all six of Austen's popular novels included in her introduction. All of the best-selling authors (including the grand prize winner, Brenna Aubrey,of the JAMMDI short story contest) did a great job writing their stories. I dowant to say that the following short stories (in random order) were myfavorite and rather the ones that stayed with me even long after I finishedreading this novel (that's not to say I didn't enjoy reading the others, because I did as well), which I must say was a lot of fun and quite a pageturner. I couldn't put this book down while I was reading it!
Here are the highlights or rather my thoughts of some of my favorite short stories from JAMMDI...
Jane Austen's Nightmare by Syrie James
I love how inthis story, Jane Austen encountered and met her characters that shecreated and wrote from her novels in Bath, but it was of something in adream, a nightmare one. Most of them either have some complaints or something they were unhappy about in the way they were written by her. My most favorite part was whenAusten met her most beloved characters Elizabeth and Darcy as well asJane and Bingley.
Waiting by Jane Odiwe
Her very interesting take on Austen'sPersuasion was really fun and entertaining to read. I love how itstarted of with Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot's engagement and how he was getting ready to see Sir Walter Elliot,Anne's father for a private interview...or rather to ask his permission tomarry his daughter once again.
Nothing Less Than Fairy-Land by Monica Fairview
I've reallyenjoyed reading Monica Fairview's debut Austenesque novel, "The OtherMr. Darcy" (which I was very lucky and fortunate to have won at the virtual Pemberley Ball 2010 with book giveaways I've participated last year!) and this short story she wrote for JAMMDI was another one that I enjoyed as well. Thisone though was about newlyweds Emma Woodhouse and Mr. Knightley (from Austen'sEmma) and how they were adjusting as newlyweds and their livingarrangement back in the Woodhouse residence in Hartfield and of course, Emma unexpectedly gettingback to her matchmaking days even though she promised Mr. Knightley she was not doing it anymore asshe'd learned her lesson.
Love and Best Wishes, Aunt Jane by Adriana Trigiani
I lovedhow this was written as a Jane Austen letter to her beloved niece Annaabout the news of her engagement. Beautifully written and It was quiteinspiring and touching to read.
Jane Austen and the Mistletoe Kiss by Jo Beverely
This was aquite engaging and fun to read. It was like Sense & Sensibility,but with different names of characters and in a different (or rather modern) time. Loved how the titleJane Austen and the Mistletoe Kiss were incorporated into this lovely and delightfulshort story, which made me want to read more!
When Only Darcy Will Do by Beth Pattillo
An interestingshort story with a mysterious guy who dressed up in Darcy's likeness.When Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, indeed. Basically, any stories with Darcyon it...will always do for me, haha!
Heard of You by Margaret C. Sullivan
This was a really niceand sweet short story to read about Austen's Persuasion, but is toldand written in a different way. Even though the newlyweds, Captain andMrs. Wentworth were not really the focus of the story as it was abouthis elder sister Sophy and how he had something to do with her meetingher husband the Admiral Croft, then Captain Croft. Loved their untoldstory of meeting and falling in love due to the young FredrickWentworth's unknowing matchmaking of his older sister and the captain.
Mr. Bennet Meets His Match by Amanda Grange
I really lovethis story of how Mr. & Mrs. Bennet met when they were younger andMr. Bennet looking back at his marriage proposal to Mrs. Bennet some 23years ago just when at the present his two beloved eldest daughtersJane and Elizabeth had just gotten married to the love of their lives, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy.Amanda Grange, who wrote one of my favorite retelling of Austen's classic P&P novel,but in Darcy's perspective, "Mr. Darcy's Diary" did an amazing jobwriting this short story. I loved reading it from beginning to end and wishedit was longer and there were more to when the Bennets had their 5daughters when they were born and infants/toddlers...like a prequel leading up to the original Pride and Prejudice novel by Jane Austen.
Me and Mr. Darcy, Again... by Alexandra Potter
I've read(and enjoyed reading it too) Alexandra Potter's "Me and Mr. Darcy" and thought this shortstory made a very nice sequel to it especially with the mysterious and handsome Mr. Darcy on it.
The Love Letter by Brenna Aubrey
(grand prize winner of JAMMDI short story contest)
This was a great read! Iloved how the present characters' relationship mirrored the JaneAusten's Persuasion characters' Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot.Definitely a deserving grand prize winner as I really loved and enjoyedreading it and the title of this novel was mentioned too!
Intolerable Stupidity by Laurie Viera Rigler
I loved and enjoyedreading Laurie Viera Rigler's first two Austenesque novels: Confessions and Rude Awakening of a Jane Austen Addictnovels. This one was another one that I also enjoyed reading albeitwritten differently but with "Intolerable Stupidity" bringing Mr. Dacycharges to all the writers of Pride and Prejudice (my obvious favoriteof Austen's six novels) sequels and spin-offs in a courtroom with Lady Catherine as the judge. The male protagonist's name Fritz Williams was interesting too.
All the other short stories were great too, but too many (andtoo long) to list here. The random ones I've listed here were the ones I really loved and enjoyed reading the most and as aforementioned, really stayed with me long after I finished reading them. Overall, I thought Jane Austen Made Me Do It was a great collection of short stories in different genres and compiled all in one amazing book. A must-read for all Jane Austen fansespecially to those of you who either had read all of her six novels or seen allsix Austen adaptations. Or even if you were just a Pride & Prejudice fan (in general), you'll lovethis too as P&P, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet were prominently featured and mentioned in most of the short stories written here especially in AmandaGrange's "Mr. Bennet Meets His Match," Beth Pattillo's "When Only Mr. Darcy Will Do," and Alexandra Potter's "Me andMr. Darcy, Again..." to name a few.
I highly recommend you check it out and read this book! You'll love it! I did! All great 22 original short stories with 24 of the best Austen authors in the Austenesque genre compiled into this wonderful and beautifully edited novel.
Book Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5)!
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JAMMDI Editor bio:
A life-long acolyte of Jane Austen, Laurel Ann Nattress is the author/editor of Austenprose.com a blog devoted to the oeuvre of her favorite author and the many books and movies that she has inspired. She is a life member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, a regular contributor to the PBS blog Remotely Connected and the Jane Austen Centre online magazine. Classically trained as a landscape designer at California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, she has also worked in marketing for a Grand Opera company and at present she delights in introducing neophytes to the charms of Miss Austen’s prose as a bookseller at Barnes & Noble. An expatriate of southern California, Laurel Ann lives in a country cottage near Snohomish, Washington. Visit Laurel Ann at her blogs Austenprose.com and JaneAustenMadeMeDoIt.com, on Twitter as @Austenprose, and on Facebook as Laurel Ann Nattress.
In Bookstores Today: Jane Austen Made Me Do It
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Jane Austen Made Me Do It is a short story anthology of 22 short stories by 24 of the most talented writers including Laurie Viera Rigler (author of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, & Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict), which I had the pleasure of interviewing her here last December 2010), Monica Fairview, Amanda Grange, Alexandra Potter, Pamela Aidan, and Jane Odiwe to name some.
Come help the lovely Laurel Ann party like it’s 1811 on her Grand Tour of the blogosphere, October 10 – November 10, 2011, in celebration of the book’s release. P&P Blog is taking part of her book tour! Laurel Ann will make a special guest blog appearance here next (with a book giveaway!) Friday October 21st and I'll be doing a Q&A/interview with her on the following day October 22nd!
Mark your calendars:
- Friday - Oct 21st – P&P 2005 Blog Part 1
- Saturday - Oct 22nd – P&P 2005 Blog Part 2
Here is the lowdown of Jane Austen Made Me Do It (via Laurel Ann of AUSTENPROSE):
Edited by Austenprose’s Laurel Ann Nattress and published just in time for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Sense & Sensibility, JANE AUSTEN MADE ME DO IT: Original Stories Inspired by Literature’s Most Astute Observer of the Human Heart (Ballantine Books; October 11, 2011) is an engaging collection of 22 never-before-published original short stories inspired by Jane Austen. The treasures in this volume include exclusive short fiction, Q&As and reading group material from beloved bestselling authors Jo Beverley, Adriani Trigiani, and Lauren Willig; top Austen sequel writers Pamela Aidan, Amanda Grange, Laurie Viera Rigler, Stephanie Barron and Alexandra Potter; and a brand new voice in Austenesque fiction—the as-yet-unannounced winner of a short story contest hosted by Ballantine Books, Austenprose, and the highly trafficked Austen fan site The Republic of Pemberley (Pemberley.com), which receives 80 million hits per year.
Nattress says, “One of the joys of editing this anthology was composing a list of my ‘dream authors’ who write in the genre, and others whom I greatly admire who have been influenced by Austen’s style, and asking them to contribute a short story. My only request was that they stay within the theme of exploring Austen’s philosophies of life and love by reacquainting readers with characters from her novels or introducing original stories inspired by her ideals. From historical to contemporary to young-adult fiction to paranormal, five of Austen’s major novels and her life are featured in this anthology, covering ‘every possible flight which the subject will afford.’ I hope you will be as pleased and delighted as I am by the variety of amusing and poignant stories created for this collection.”
Each of these marvelous works of short fiction reaffirms the incomparable influence of one of history’s most cherished authors. As Nattress writes in her introduction, “we all have our favorites.” Mine may be the first in the volume, “Jane Austen’s Nightmare,” by Syrie James—if you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen encountered her own characters in real life, this one is a must-read.
For more info on this novel visit its official website or Laurel Ann's own AUSTENPROSE- A JANE AUSTEN BLOG!
Carey Mulligan to receive a Supporting Actress Award at Hollywood Film Awards!
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| Carey Mulligan co-stars in Shame. In theaters December 2nd! |
Shame (with Michael Fassbender) films.Carey Mulligan to Receive Supporting Actress Honor at Hollywood Film Awards (Exclusive)
The 15th annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, will honor Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan with its 2011 Hollywood Supporting Actress Award. Mulligan is being recognized for her performance as an emotionally disturbed young woman who moves in with her sex-addicted brother in Shame, as well as for her portrayal of a young mother in need of protection in Drive. Read full article.
Speaking of Shame, which was recently acquired by Fox Searchlight for domestic distribution, Box Office Mojo has listed the film to be released on December 2nd!
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Director Nora Ephron to direct a film version of 'Lost In Austen'
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A film version of Lost in Austen has been in development for a while and British director Sam Mendes has been attached to direct it, but there wasn't any news of when it'll happen and start production until now. Variety reports that director Nora Ephron (Julie & Julia, Sleepless in Seattle) will direct “Lost in Austen,” a film adaptation of a cult British TV series that aired on the ITV network back in 2008. The plot involves a 21st century London girl (who’ll be a New Yorker in the film), who magically switches places with the heroine of Jane Austen‘s “Pride & Prejudice,” Elizabeth Bennet, and tries to ensure that events unfold as in the novel, but soon finds herself falling for the handsome but surely Mr. Darcy.
Here's part of the article (via Variety)...
Nora Ephron finds 'Lost In Austen' at Sony
Sony and Nora Ephron have found a new project to collaborate on: The "Julie and Julia" helmer is attached to direct "Lost in Austen," a modern take on "Pride and Prejudice."
Ephron is writing the script and Sam Mendes and Pippa Harris are producing through their Neal Street Prods. banner.
Pic is based on a 2008 ITV miniseries scripted by Guy Andrews. The story follows a modern Gotham girl transported into the middle of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice."
"Lost in Austen" wasn't a huge hit for ITV but it was well-received by critics -- The Independent called it "Pert, warm and funny." It did have some star power, with Gemma Arterton playing the role of Elizabeth Bennet. Read full article here!
Casting News: Jena Malone to play Carson McCullers in biopic 'Lonely Hunter'
Posted by Le on Friday, October 7, 2011
Jena Malone to Play Author Carson McCullers in LONELY HUNTER
Underrated actress Jena Malone (Sucker Punch) is set to play southern author Carson McCullers in the biopic Lonely Hunter. Written, produced, and directed by Deborah Kampmeier, the film will span 35 years of McCullers’ life and show how her writing helped her cope with crippling illness and torrid marriages. Lonely Hunter will also “feature notable figures including her best friend Tennessee Williams, her protégé Truman Capote, her roommate Gypsy Rose Lee and collaborator Ethel Waters,” so start your fan-casting!In addition to those upcoming films, Jena Malone was recently cast in History Channel's miniseries 'Hatfields and McCoys'
Malone’s other upcoming films include the love story Jack and Diane with Juno Temple, the indie drama For Ellen with Paul Dano, and The Wait with Chloe Sevigny. Filming on Lonely Hunter is set to begin in spring 2012.
Read the official press release (via Collider) below...
New York, NY – October 7, 2011 – Writer/Director/Producer Deborah Kampmeier andProducer Troy Johanson of Full Moon Films announced today that Jena Malone will portray Southern gothic writer Carson McCullers in “Lonely Hunter” the feature film based on her life story. A wild woman who transgressed gender laws and the color bar searching to understand her own mysterious passions, McCullers is the author of the classic novels “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “The Member of the Wedding.”
Deborah Kampmeier will direct, as well as produce the film with Johanson and Blair Breard. Abigail Disney of Fork Films will executive produce. A shoot is scheduled for Spring 2012. Additional casting is under way.
An actress and musician, Jena Malone made her film debut in “Bastard Out of Carolina.” She garnered an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance for her performance. Since then she has gone on to memorable roles in films including “Pride and Prejudice” and a lead in the cult favorite, “Donnie Darko.” Upcoming projects include “Jack and Diane” with Juno Temple, “For Ellen” with Paul Dano and “The Wait” with Chloe Sevigny.
“Lonely Hunter” is the true story of novelist and playwright Carson McCullers, a woman who overcame tremendous odds to become one of the most influential writers of her time. Plagued by crippling illness and torrid marriages, her imagination provided a sanctuary that she shared with us all. ‘Lonely Hunter’ will span 35 years in McCullers’ life and feature notable figures including her best friend Tennessee Williams, her protégé Truman Capote, her roommate Gypsy Rose Lee and collaborator Ethel Waters
Deborah Kampmeier stated, “Jena’s vulnerability, curiosity, and passion are perfect for Carson. She is extremely gifted and I’m thrilled to be working with Jena in what I’m sure will be a very creative and exciting process.”
Jena Malone is represented by The Gersh Agency and Robert Wallerstein at Hirsch Wallerstein Matlof & Fishman.
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Speaking of Jena and her movies, her other film, which she co-starred with Twilight's Cam Gigandet, 5 Star Day gets American distribution from Breaking Glass Pictures (via indieWire)
Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired the American distribution rights to “5 Star Day,” from first-time director Danny Buday. In the film, Cam Gigandet (Easy A, Burlesque) plays Jake Gibson, a man bent on disproving Astrology after his horoscope proves to be horribly disproved. Among the people Gibson meets to help confirm his suspicions is a single mom played by Jena Malone (Saved!, Donnie Darko). “5 Star Day” is slated to be released in theaters on November 2nd and available through video on-demand two days later.
Jena Malone was most recently seen in the sci-fi pic, Sucker Punch, and has portrayed a slew of memorable characters in films such as Saved!, Donnie Darko, and Pride & Prejudice. Read full article here!
Watch: trailer for 'Man on the Train' starring Donald Sutherland
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The official synopsis, via Tribeca Films:
Coming soon on nationwide VOD October 27, 2011. With a possible theatrical release soon to follow!The English-language remake of Patrice Leconte's award-winning French film of the same name, Man on the Train stars Donald Sutherland and musician Larry Mullen, Jr. in his acting debut.
A mysterious criminal (Mullen Jr.) rolls into a small town planning to knock off the local bank, assuming it will go off without a hitch. But when he encounters a retired poetry professor (Sutherland), his plans take an unlikely turn. With no place to stay, the professor generously welcomes him into his home. As the two men talk, a bond forms between these two polar opposites, and surprising moments of humor and compassion emerge. As they begin to understand each other more, they each examine the choices they've made in their lives, secretly longing to live the type of lifestyle the other man has lived, based on the desire to escape their own.
