For this year’s British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, EW sent London-based reporter Matt Mueller to give his On the Scene report of the biggest night in filmmaking across the pond. Warning: Britishisms ahoy!
For the fifth year running, the BAFTAs were held at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. They’re the British equivalent of the Oscars; fortunately, the TV awards were hived off years ago into a separate ceremony because, after all, would you want Annette Bening, Amy Adams and Mark Ruffalo to share a red carpet with the craggy, unfamiliar-with-botox-or-dentistry stars of...
For the fifth year running, the BAFTAs were held at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. They’re the British equivalent of the Oscars; fortunately, the TV awards were hived off years ago into a separate ceremony because, after all, would you want Annette Bening, Amy Adams and Mark Ruffalo to share a red carpet with the craggy, unfamiliar-with-botox-or-dentistry stars of...
- 2/14/2011
- by Matt Mueller
- EW.com - PopWatch
DVD Playhouse: March 2010
By
Allen Gardner
Precious: Based On The Novel “Push” By Sapphire (Lionsgate) In-your-face, but undeniably powerful film that follows the plight of an overweight inner-city teen (Gabourey Sidbe, a real find) who must deal with an abusive mother (Mo’Nique, in a career-making turn for which she won a most-deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar), a baby born of her abusive, and absent, father, and trying to survive day-to-day with few people to offer her help, save for a sympathetic teacher (Paula Patton) in a special ed program. Director/producer Lee Daniels, a former personal manager/producer-turned-filmmaker, brings a kitchen sink authenticity to the proceedings, along with a cast of famous powerhouse performers, who manage to disappear into their roles. Tough stuff, but not to be missed. Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay (Geoffrey Fletcher). Bonuses: Commentary by Daniels; Featurettes; Interviews with Sapphire and Daniels; Deleted scene. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.
By
Allen Gardner
Precious: Based On The Novel “Push” By Sapphire (Lionsgate) In-your-face, but undeniably powerful film that follows the plight of an overweight inner-city teen (Gabourey Sidbe, a real find) who must deal with an abusive mother (Mo’Nique, in a career-making turn for which she won a most-deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar), a baby born of her abusive, and absent, father, and trying to survive day-to-day with few people to offer her help, save for a sympathetic teacher (Paula Patton) in a special ed program. Director/producer Lee Daniels, a former personal manager/producer-turned-filmmaker, brings a kitchen sink authenticity to the proceedings, along with a cast of famous powerhouse performers, who manage to disappear into their roles. Tough stuff, but not to be missed. Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay (Geoffrey Fletcher). Bonuses: Commentary by Daniels; Featurettes; Interviews with Sapphire and Daniels; Deleted scene. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.
- 3/19/2010
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Robert Rovner and Jon Cowan have been tapped as executive producers/showrunners on ABC's drama Private Practice.
The ICM-repped writers succeed Marti Noxon, who was brought on to run the show for its freshman season and is now moving on to other projects.
Creator Shonda Rhimes will remain the lead creative voice of the Grey's Anatomy spinoff, which was renewed for a second season.
While there is little intrigue about ABC's upfront presentation -- expected to feature only a couple of new scripted entries, drama Life on Mars and comedy Scrubs -- the guessing game continues about what pilots will make the cut at CBS and Fox.
Dramas Eleventh Hour and The Mentalist continue to lead the pack at CBS, with Mythological Ex and the Geena Davis project still looking good. Gaining momentum are Meredith Stiehm's The Tower as well as the Jon Turteltaub-directed serialized horror drama, which is eyed for a limited order.
The untitled Ed Yeager and Worst Week are getting buzz on the comedy side, with My Best Friend's Girl and the untitled Mike Birbiglia project also in the running.
The ICM-repped writers succeed Marti Noxon, who was brought on to run the show for its freshman season and is now moving on to other projects.
Creator Shonda Rhimes will remain the lead creative voice of the Grey's Anatomy spinoff, which was renewed for a second season.
While there is little intrigue about ABC's upfront presentation -- expected to feature only a couple of new scripted entries, drama Life on Mars and comedy Scrubs -- the guessing game continues about what pilots will make the cut at CBS and Fox.
Dramas Eleventh Hour and The Mentalist continue to lead the pack at CBS, with Mythological Ex and the Geena Davis project still looking good. Gaining momentum are Meredith Stiehm's The Tower as well as the Jon Turteltaub-directed serialized horror drama, which is eyed for a limited order.
The untitled Ed Yeager and Worst Week are getting buzz on the comedy side, with My Best Friend's Girl and the untitled Mike Birbiglia project also in the running.
Jennie Garth has departed from CBS' comedy pilot My Best Friend's Girl, raising speculation about a possible stint on the CW's Beverly Hills, 90210 spinoff.
Kristin Booth has been tapped to replace Garth as the female lead in Girl, while Jerry O'Connell has signed on to star opposite Niecy Nash in the Fox comedy pilot The Inn.
Additionally, Tony winner Denis O'Hare has joined CBS' drama presentation The Tower.
Girl, from Sony TV, revolves around two best friends whose relationship becomes complicated when one (Tim Peper) starts dating the ex-wife of the other (Josh Cooke).
Garth was to play the ex-wife. She departed the pilot after the table read Monday in what was described as a mutual decision between her and the producers. Garth has been coping with the death of her father, who passed away after she was cast in Girl.
Meanwhile, it had been reported that Rob Thomas, who penned the script for CW's upcoming 90210 spinoff, has been looking to potentially recruit 90210 alumna Garth to reprise her role as Kelly Taylor from the original series in the spinoff, possibly returning to her alma mater as a fashion design teacher.
Kristin Booth has been tapped to replace Garth as the female lead in Girl, while Jerry O'Connell has signed on to star opposite Niecy Nash in the Fox comedy pilot The Inn.
Additionally, Tony winner Denis O'Hare has joined CBS' drama presentation The Tower.
Girl, from Sony TV, revolves around two best friends whose relationship becomes complicated when one (Tim Peper) starts dating the ex-wife of the other (Josh Cooke).
Garth was to play the ex-wife. She departed the pilot after the table read Monday in what was described as a mutual decision between her and the producers. Garth has been coping with the death of her father, who passed away after she was cast in Girl.
Meanwhile, it had been reported that Rob Thomas, who penned the script for CW's upcoming 90210 spinoff, has been looking to potentially recruit 90210 alumna Garth to reprise her role as Kelly Taylor from the original series in the spinoff, possibly returning to her alma mater as a fashion design teacher.
- 4/15/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On the pilot casting front, Donal Logue, Marisa Ryan and W. Earl Brown have been tapped for HBO's drama pilot 1%, while Rosamund Pike and Marcia Gay Harden have joined CBS' drama pilot presentation The Tower.
Additionally, Amy Jo Johnson has come on board CBS' 13-episode drama Flashpoint.
"1%" is set at the Carefree, Ariz., chapter of one of the toughest motorcycle clubs in the country, the Death Rangers. Logue will play the lead, Misfit, a Silicon Valley member who is sent to the troubled chapter to bring it under control. Brown will play Sailor, a good-hearted member of the Carefree chapter. Ryan, repped by McGowan Management, will play Montana, the wife of another club member.
Logue (Ghost Rider) is repped by CAA and manager Perri Kipperman.
Tower, from CBS Par, revolves around a group of Chicago reporters who treat breaking news as cases to be investigated and solved. The British-born Pike ("Pride & Prejudice") will play the paper's political reporter. Oscar winner Harden, most recently seen in Into the Wild, will play its new owner.
Additionally, Amy Jo Johnson has come on board CBS' 13-episode drama Flashpoint.
"1%" is set at the Carefree, Ariz., chapter of one of the toughest motorcycle clubs in the country, the Death Rangers. Logue will play the lead, Misfit, a Silicon Valley member who is sent to the troubled chapter to bring it under control. Brown will play Sailor, a good-hearted member of the Carefree chapter. Ryan, repped by McGowan Management, will play Montana, the wife of another club member.
Logue (Ghost Rider) is repped by CAA and manager Perri Kipperman.
Tower, from CBS Par, revolves around a group of Chicago reporters who treat breaking news as cases to be investigated and solved. The British-born Pike ("Pride & Prejudice") will play the paper's political reporter. Oscar winner Harden, most recently seen in Into the Wild, will play its new owner.
- 4/10/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CCH Pounder and Cole Hauser have been tapped to star in CBS' drama presentation The Tower and Michael Trevino and newcomer Cassidy Freeman have been cast in the CW drama Austin Golden Hour.
Additionally, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Molly Stanton, Jolene Purdy and Brando Eaton have joined Niecy Nash in Fox's comedy The Inn, from 20th TV, Reveille and Principato-Young.
Tower, from CBS Par, revolves around a group of Chicago reporters who treat breaking news as cases to be both investigated and solved. Hauser will play a crime reporter. The Shield alumna Pounder will play the paper's managing editor.
Austin, from CBS Par follows young emergency room surgeons. Freeman, repped by attorney Geoff Oblath, will play Charlie, an easy-on-the-eyes but tough country girl in her first day as a paramedic in the Shock Trauma Unit.
Trevino (Cane) will play an aspiring musician who works as a part-time CTU medic. He is repped by Michael Greene & Associates.
Additionally, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Molly Stanton, Jolene Purdy and Brando Eaton have joined Niecy Nash in Fox's comedy The Inn, from 20th TV, Reveille and Principato-Young.
Tower, from CBS Par, revolves around a group of Chicago reporters who treat breaking news as cases to be both investigated and solved. Hauser will play a crime reporter. The Shield alumna Pounder will play the paper's managing editor.
Austin, from CBS Par follows young emergency room surgeons. Freeman, repped by attorney Geoff Oblath, will play Charlie, an easy-on-the-eyes but tough country girl in her first day as a paramedic in the Shock Trauma Unit.
Trevino (Cane) will play an aspiring musician who works as a part-time CTU medic. He is repped by Michael Greene & Associates.
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