P&P NewsBits: Keira Knightley to attend TIFF 2011, 'Neverland' gets Syfy premiere date, 'The Pillars of the Earth' coming to Reelz Channel, and more!

Here's this week's quick news round up of various film news (including casting calls, a film synopsis, trailers, release dates, festival news, etc.) of the following P&P actors (Keira Knightley, , Donald Sutherland, , Colin Firth, and P&P director Joe Wright), all in one post!

Again, let's start with...

Keira Keira Knightley To Promote “A Dangerous Method” at TIFF 2011
Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen have been confirmed to attend the 36th Toronto International Film Festial (TIFF) which runs through September 8th – 18th. They will both be promoting “A Dangerous Method”. [via Hollywood Reporter]

Also, Apple's iTunes Movie Trailers has the exclusive new U.S. official trailer for A Dangerous Method, which you can watch either on iTune's website or below...

More KK (and others) film news after the cut...

Watch the Video: A Dangerous Method Trailer 2011 HD    

(source: TheMovieReelTrailers)

Speaking of A Dangerous Method, here's an early Venice ‘11 Review: Cronenberg’s ‘A Dangerous Method’ An Insightful Look At Sexuality & The Mind (via The Playlist)
 

Syfy Announces “Neverland” Premiere Date
The four-hour movie Neverland, starring Keira Knightley as the voice of Tinker Bell, will premiere on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 4 and 5 at 9/8c each night. [via TV Guide]


Keira Lends Support to Truth Aid at The Box
Keira Knightley and Coldplay’s Guy Berryman will host a glittering star-studded dinner at The Box London in aid of human-rights charity Truth Aid – a worthy cause that creates awareness on gender-based violence in Ethiopia. [source: Harper's Bazaar]

Olivia Williams: Keira will be a great Anna
Olivia Williams has described her Anna Karenina co-star Keira Knightley as a "phenomenal actress". The pair will appear together in the upcoming adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel which is directed by British filmmaker Joe Wright and which will star Aaron Johnson and Jude Law. Olivia said Keira would have no problem taking on the challenging title role.

She added: "In some films you're on your own but in a Joe Wright film you're not on your own, it's a genuinely collaborative event and I think that she's a phenomenal actress with or without this incredible ensemble behind her." [via The Press Association]

The Pillars of the Earth Miniseries Coming to ReelzChannel
The Emmy-nominated The Pillars of the Earth will air on ReelzChannel starting Sunday, December 4. Based on Ken Follet's best selling novel, the nine-part miniseries is a sweeping epic set in 12th-century England that features stellar performances from Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, and Donald Sutherland.
Follet's sensuous story — set against a backdrop of war, religious strife, and power struggles — was an Oprah Book Club selection and has sold nearly 19 million copies worldwide. Three-time DGA award-winner Sergio Mimica-Gezzan directed the miniseries. Matthew Macfadyen, Hayley Atwell, Sam Clafin, and Eddie Redmayne also star.

Pillars is getting the old-school miniseries treatment, with episodes airing on consecutive days. ReelzChannel is Dish 299, DirecTV 238, and available on your cable system.

Episodes 1 and 2 on Sunday, December 4
Episode 1 at 8PM ET and at 8PM PT
Episode 2 at 9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Encore episodes 1 and 2 on Monday, December 5
Episode 1 at 8PM ET and at 8PM PT
Episode 2 at 9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Episode 3 on Tuesday, December 6
8PM ET and at 8PM PT
9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Episode 4 on Wednesday, December 7
8PM ET and at 8PM PT
9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Episode 5 on Thursday, December 8
8PM ET and at 8PM PT
9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Episode 6 on Friday, December 9
8PM ET and at 8PM PT
9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Episode 7 on Saturday, December 10
8PM ET and at 8PM PT
9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Episodes 8 and 9 on Sunday, December 11
Episode 8 at 8PM ET and at 8PM PT
Episode 9 at 9PM ET and at 9PM PT
Encore episodes 8 and 9 on Monday, December 12
Episode 8 at 8PM ET and at 8PM PT
Episode 9 at 9PM ET and at 9PM PT

[source: Reelz Channel]

Speaking of Donald Sutherland, the teaser trailer for his upcoming film, The Hunger Games was shown at the recent MTV Music Awards. You can watch the Video: Hunger Games Official Teaser Trailer. Donald Sutherland's not featured on the teaser though....

Speaking of Matthew Macfadyen...

Watch the following:

• Video: The Three Musketeers 2011 New TV Commercial 
• First TV Spot For 'The Three Musketeers 
• New TV Spot for The Three Musketeers

Dame Judi Dench makes a `significant` donation towards famine relief efforts in Africa

Actress Dame Judi Dench has made a 'significant' donation towards the famine relief efforts in Africa.

The actress is supporting ShelterBox's campaign to send aid to the people suffering from the famine in countries such as Somalia and Ethiopia. [via Critics and Monsters]

Also...Judi Dench Backing Cancer Awareness Campaign‎


Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Quad Poster
A brand new international quad poster has been released for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, which will be released in U.K. theaters on September 16, and in North American theaters on November 18. Take a look at this British poster below which features Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, and Colin Firth. [via MovieWeb]

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY Kicked Back to December 9th
Over the weekend, Deadline‘s Pete Hammond reported that Focus Features wants to give Tomas Alfredson’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy a serious awards season push.  That’s not the tragic part.  The tragic part is that they’re moving the film back from November 18th to December 9th in order to do so.  [via Collider]

Oldman to cast Firth in new film?
Gary Oldman has revealed plans to return behind the camera, directing Colin Firth in a new project. [via Press Association]

'Bridget Jones's Diary' Will Have Third Chapter‎
Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that the long-gestating third "Bridget Jones's Diary" movie is finally a go. No further details regarding the Working Title Films production—including whether stars Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth or Hugh Grant will return—were available. [via MTV's Hollywood Crush]

Venice film festival: British stars descend on city
The biggest contingent of British stars for years, including Colin Firth, Kate Winslet, Keira Knightley and Jude Law will spearhead the British presence as the world's oldest film festival gets under way. [via UK's The Telegraph]
 
And last, but not least, check out these interesting articles about Joe Wright...
Portrait of the artist: Joe Wright, film director [via UK's The Guardian] and  My Secret Life: Joe Wright, film director, 39 [via The Independent]

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy character posters featuring Colin Firth

Two more character posters including Colin Firth in coded treatment (which co-star Gary Oldman has already gotten with the previous character poster, which you can view to your left via Empire. has just been released from Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy film starring an ensemble cast that include recent Oscar winner Firth, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Ciaran Hinds.

Here’s the official synopsis for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy:

Based on the classic novel of the same name, the international thriller is set at the height of the Cold War years of the mid-20th Century. George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a disgraced British spy, is rehired in secret by his government – which fears that the British Secret Intelligence Service, a.k.a. MI-6, has been compromised by a double agent working for the Soviets.

Check out Colin's character poster from Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy film below...

(source: Collider) 

View Two New Character Posters for TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY  

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy opens in U.S. theaters November 18th!

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A Dangerous Method, Shame, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to debut and compete at 2011 Venice Film Festival

Updated 7/28/11: Full Line-Up Announced for 2011 Venice Film Festival (via Collider)

The line-up for the 2011 Venice Film Festival has just been announced or rather revealed (via Variety and Collider). The official full line-up will be announced this Thursday. Three of the films premiering and competing at the festival are: Keira Knightley's new film, A Dangerous Method (with Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen), Carey Mulligan's other new film, Shame (with Michael Fassbender), and one of Colin Firth's new films, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.    

The 68th Venice Film Fest runs Aug. 31-Sept. 10. 

In competition...


A Dangerous Method 

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen

Synopsis: Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Jung (Michael Fassbender) takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) as his patient in A DANGEROUS METHOD. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.

Shame  

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie

Synopsis: A drama centered on 30-something Brandon, his myriad sexual escapades, and what happens when his wayward younger sister moves in with him. 




Related links:
Carey Mulligan: Shooting 'Shame' with Michael Fassbender
Photos of Nicole Beharie and Michael Fassbender on the Set of SHAME
Steve McQueen’s Shame Starring Michael Fassbender Poster and Synopsis

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 

Cast: Colin Firth, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong, Benidict Cumberbatch, and Ciaran Hinds  

Synopsis: In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons. 

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Watch the trailers for 'Main Street' and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' films starring Colin Firth

Magnolia Pictures' film Main Street stars Colin Firth and is scheduled to be on demand everywhere on August 5th and in theaters on September, 9th.

Set in Durham, North Carolina, a mysterious stranger arrives with a controversial plan to revitalize an economically depressed rural community...but at what cost to the residents?

Main Street stars Oscar Winner Colin Firth, Oscar Winner Ellen Burstyn, Oscar Nominee Patricia Clarkson, Amber Tamblyn, Andrew McCarthy and Orlando Bloom.

Watch the trailer for Main Street below

(source: deenotrailers)

Also, Colin Firth has another new film titled Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (in US theaters November 18th!) with another ensemble cast that include (3 Austen actors) Firth (Mr. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice 1995 BBC/A&E miniseries), Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong (Mr. Knightley of Emma TV Movie version 1996), Benedict Cumberbatch, and Ciaran Hinds (Captain Wentworth of Persuasion 1995).

Check out the poster and trailer below...

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Poster via Empire.

Watch the trailer for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

 
(source: trailers) 

Here’s the synopsis for John LeCarre’s novel, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy:

It is now beyond doubt that a mole, implanted decades ago by Moscow Centre, has burrowed his way into the highest echelons of British Intelligence. His treachery has already blown some of its most vital operations and its best networks. It is clear that the double agent is one of its own kind. But which one? George Smiley is assigned to identify him. And once identified, the traitor must be destroyed. [Amazon]  

In addition, check out the following: International Trailer for TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY (via Collider) and New Images from TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY (via Collider)       

Colin Firth won the 2011 Oscar for his outstanding performance of King George VI in The King's Speech. He is currently filming Gambit with Cameron Diaz. See related article/on set photos (via PopSugar) here: Cameron Diaz and Colin Firth Get Back Down to Work on Gambit

Among his most memorable roles is the performance he gave of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 A&E production of Pride and Prejudice in which he co-starred with Jennifer Ehle.

See you at the movies!

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