Michael Tell, an American rock promoter, gained fame as the former husband of the late American actress Patty Duke. Their marriage in the early ’70s captured headlines, but they soon went their separate ways shortly after exchanging vows. Despite many years passing since their split, Duke’s admirers remain intrigued by Michael and his connection to the beloved actress. Another factor that has intrigued people for decades is Tell’s connection to renowned actor, Sean Astin. Tell is in fact Astin’s father, however, there is a perplexing yet captivating story behind this. So, let’s explore the life of Michael Tell and detail...
- 2/26/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
First-look images have been unveiled for Beta Cinema, Free Turn Films and Tempo Productions take on ‘William Tell,’ focusing on the the epic story of the legendary crossbow-wielding warrior.
Amidst this backdrop, William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under dire threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords. Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion to defend their liberty and stand against the oppressive forces that seek to subjugate them.
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Written by Nick Hamm, adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s world-renowned classical play. The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century amidst the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land,...
Amidst this backdrop, William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under dire threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords. Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion to defend their liberty and stand against the oppressive forces that seek to subjugate them.
Also in news – Martin Scorsese on working with the Osage Community, Robert Di Niro & Leonardo DiCaprio on ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Written by Nick Hamm, adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s world-renowned classical play. The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century amidst the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The first look images of “William Tell,” the epic story of the crossbow-wielding warrior, have been released. The feature film is in its last week of principal photography in Italy. Beta Cinema is representing international sales rights with WME Independent handling North American rights.
Nick Hamm directs, based on his screenplay, adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s play. Hamm’s credits include “Driven,” which was selected as the closing film at the Venice Film Festival 2018 and released by Universal; “Gigi & Nate” (2022); the Netflix series “White Lines” (2020); and “The Journey,” which premiered at Venice and Toronto in 2016.
The film stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Academy-Award nominee Jonathan Pryce and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley.
The story unfolds in the 14th century amid the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire, when Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians,...
Nick Hamm directs, based on his screenplay, adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s play. Hamm’s credits include “Driven,” which was selected as the closing film at the Venice Film Festival 2018 and released by Universal; “Gigi & Nate” (2022); the Netflix series “White Lines” (2020); and “The Journey,” which premiered at Venice and Toronto in 2016.
The film stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Academy-Award nominee Jonathan Pryce and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley.
The story unfolds in the 14th century amid the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire, when Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Claes Bang has signed on to star in Nick Hamm’s period action film William Tell, playing the legendary Swiss marksman.
The Danish actor, star of Ruben Östlund’s 2017 Cannes Palme d’Or winner The Square, Sharon Horgan’s Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters and the baddie in Robert Eggers’ The Northman, will be joined by an ensemble cast, including Connor Swindells (Barbie), Ellie Bamber (Willow), Golshifteh Farahani (Extraction), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid), Rafe Spall (The Big Short), Emily Beecham (Little Joe), Jonathan Pryce (Game of Thrones, The Two Popes) and Oscar-winner Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Sexy Beast).
Hamm adapted William Tell from Friedrich Schiller’s famous play, set in the 14th Century, which follows a peaceful hunter who picks up his crossbow to fight tyranny, in the form of a corrupt Austrian King. In the play’s most famous scene, Tell is forced by authorities to shoot an...
The Danish actor, star of Ruben Östlund’s 2017 Cannes Palme d’Or winner The Square, Sharon Horgan’s Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters and the baddie in Robert Eggers’ The Northman, will be joined by an ensemble cast, including Connor Swindells (Barbie), Ellie Bamber (Willow), Golshifteh Farahani (Extraction), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid), Rafe Spall (The Big Short), Emily Beecham (Little Joe), Jonathan Pryce (Game of Thrones, The Two Popes) and Oscar-winner Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Sexy Beast).
Hamm adapted William Tell from Friedrich Schiller’s famous play, set in the 14th Century, which follows a peaceful hunter who picks up his crossbow to fight tyranny, in the form of a corrupt Austrian King. In the play’s most famous scene, Tell is forced by authorities to shoot an...
- 10/24/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Beta Cinema and the UK’s Free Turn Films and Tempo Productions have officially announced Nick Hamm’s epic drama William Tell, as its under-the-radar shoot enters its final week in Italy.
The partners have unveiled a first-look image of Claes Bang in the role of the legendary crossbow-wielding warrior (scroll down to check it out).
Bang is joined in the cast by Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan Pryce and Oscar winner Ben Kingsley.
“As a filmmaker I couldn’t ask for a more exceptional cast to bring this story to life,” said Hamm.
Beta Cinema, which represents worldwide sales rights while WME Independent handles domestic rights, will debut a first sales teaser to buyers at the AFM next week.
Claes Bang as William Tell
Hamm wrote the screenplay, adapting German writer Friedrich Schiller’s 1804 classic play of the same name.
The...
The partners have unveiled a first-look image of Claes Bang in the role of the legendary crossbow-wielding warrior (scroll down to check it out).
Bang is joined in the cast by Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan Pryce and Oscar winner Ben Kingsley.
“As a filmmaker I couldn’t ask for a more exceptional cast to bring this story to life,” said Hamm.
Beta Cinema, which represents worldwide sales rights while WME Independent handles domestic rights, will debut a first sales teaser to buyers at the AFM next week.
Claes Bang as William Tell
Hamm wrote the screenplay, adapting German writer Friedrich Schiller’s 1804 classic play of the same name.
The...
- 10/24/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Cast also includes Ellie Bamber, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan Pryce and Ben Kingsley.
Beta Cinema has boarded international sales on Nick Hamm’s English-language feature William Tell, based on the classic story of the crossbow warrior who shot an arrow through an apple on his son’s head and launched the struggle for Swiss independence.
Written and directed by Hamm, William Tell stars Claes Bang as Tell alongside Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham as well as Jonathan Pryce and Ben Kingsley.
Beta Cinema and production companies Free Turn Films and...
Beta Cinema has boarded international sales on Nick Hamm’s English-language feature William Tell, based on the classic story of the crossbow warrior who shot an arrow through an apple on his son’s head and launched the struggle for Swiss independence.
Written and directed by Hamm, William Tell stars Claes Bang as Tell alongside Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham as well as Jonathan Pryce and Ben Kingsley.
Beta Cinema and production companies Free Turn Films and...
- 10/24/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Cast also includes Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan Pryce and Ben Kingsley.
Beta Cinema has boarded international sales on Nick Hamm’s English-language feature William Tell, based on the classic story of the Swiss crossbow warrior.
Written and directed by Hamm, William Tell stars Claes Bang as Tell alongside Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham as well as Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley.
Beta Cinema and production companies Free Turn Films and Tempo Productions have also released a first look of...
Beta Cinema has boarded international sales on Nick Hamm’s English-language feature William Tell, based on the classic story of the Swiss crossbow warrior.
Written and directed by Hamm, William Tell stars Claes Bang as Tell alongside Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham as well as Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley.
Beta Cinema and production companies Free Turn Films and Tempo Productions have also released a first look of...
- 10/24/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
The SAG-AFTRA strike is already putting a squeeze on actors’ finances — even for an Emmy winner.
Billy Porter, who shot to fame and won an Emmy on the FX drama Pose, now says he has to sell his house due to the financial strain of the strike. “I have to sell my house,” he tells the UK’s Evening Standard, “because we’re on strike.” For an artist like Porter, “until you make f–k-you money — which I haven’t made yet,” life is still paycheck-to-paycheck, he says. “I was supposed to be in a new movie, and on...
Billy Porter, who shot to fame and won an Emmy on the FX drama Pose, now says he has to sell his house due to the financial strain of the strike. “I have to sell my house,” he tells the UK’s Evening Standard, “because we’re on strike.” For an artist like Porter, “until you make f–k-you money — which I haven’t made yet,” life is still paycheck-to-paycheck, he says. “I was supposed to be in a new movie, and on...
- 8/8/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Whether you know him best as Mikey from The Goonies, Rudy from the biopic by the same name, Sam from The Lord of the Rings, or Bob from Stranger Things, Sean Astin is an actor who has probably taken on a heartwarming role in your life at some point. He also came from a famous family, but his background is complicated — so much so that he mistakenly believed Lucille Ball to be his grandmother.
Sean Astin grew up in a famous family
Sean Astin Appreciation Day? Don't mind if I do. pic.twitter.com/6v6jmlRKKC
— Consequence (@consequence) August 9, 2019
According to the biography posted on his website, “Sean is the son of Academy and multiple-Emmy Award Winning actor Anna ‘Patty Duke’ Pearce and acclaimed actor John Astin; his brother Mackenzie Astin enjoys a thriving motion picture and television career.”
Growing up in the shadow of someone as famous as Patty Duke...
Sean Astin grew up in a famous family
Sean Astin Appreciation Day? Don't mind if I do. pic.twitter.com/6v6jmlRKKC
— Consequence (@consequence) August 9, 2019
According to the biography posted on his website, “Sean is the son of Academy and multiple-Emmy Award Winning actor Anna ‘Patty Duke’ Pearce and acclaimed actor John Astin; his brother Mackenzie Astin enjoys a thriving motion picture and television career.”
Growing up in the shadow of someone as famous as Patty Duke...
- 4/16/2023
- by Michelle Cason
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: USA champ Danny McCray and Ben Driebergen seemingly didn’t have problems during their season. However, they’re unable to work together in World Championship. During his episode of MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Ben called Danny “two-faced” and claimed he wanted to work with the former NFL player. The USA winner has since responded, insisting Ben lied.
Ben Driebergen ended up in elimination after seemingly causing a stalemate in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Challenge: USA winner Danny McCray and ally Ben Driebergen attempted to work together in The Challenge: World Championship as part of Team USA.
However, Sarah Lacina and Danny didn’t trust his paranoia and secretly aligned with Team Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp.
Ben & Kaycee are put on the Spot when they're thrown into elimination ?, and Team USA ?? has mixed feelings about if they should come back or not. #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.
Ben Driebergen ended up in elimination after seemingly causing a stalemate in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Challenge: USA winner Danny McCray and ally Ben Driebergen attempted to work together in The Challenge: World Championship as part of Team USA.
However, Sarah Lacina and Danny didn’t trust his paranoia and secretly aligned with Team Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp.
Ben & Kaycee are put on the Spot when they're thrown into elimination ?, and Team USA ?? has mixed feelings about if they should come back or not. #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.
- 4/10/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The new era of Survivor has changed advantages but not puzzles or challenges. Showbiz Cheat Sheet talked to Helen Li over Zoom on March 9, 2023, about her experience on the show, and why producers should consider switching things up.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from Survivor 44 Episode 2, “Two Dorky Magnets.”]
How Bruce’s injury affected Helen’s ‘Survivor 44’ day 1 strategy Helen Li from ‘Survivor 44’ | Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images
Q: Well, let’s start from the very beginning of your survivor journey. So your tribe had a rocky start because of Bruce Perreault’s injury. How did that affect the first days? Strategizing, socializing at camp? And was there any alliance talk, or was it more we have an injured man that we need to, like, keep an eye on?
Helen: I mean, it was a really devastating start to the game and definitely not what anyone envisioned, especially so quickly and so early on. Bruce, I think even his few hours at camp,...
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from Survivor 44 Episode 2, “Two Dorky Magnets.”]
How Bruce’s injury affected Helen’s ‘Survivor 44’ day 1 strategy Helen Li from ‘Survivor 44’ | Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images
Q: Well, let’s start from the very beginning of your survivor journey. So your tribe had a rocky start because of Bruce Perreault’s injury. How did that affect the first days? Strategizing, socializing at camp? And was there any alliance talk, or was it more we have an injured man that we need to, like, keep an eye on?
Helen: I mean, it was a really devastating start to the game and definitely not what anyone envisioned, especially so quickly and so early on. Bruce, I think even his few hours at camp,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Has any divorce had a more profound impact on the American imagination than the one between Steven Spielberg’s parents? It was the breakup that launched a million blockbusters. That made daddy issues into a spectacle all their own. That led directly to “E.T.,” “Catch Me if You Can,” and the last scene of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” while also paving the way toward any number of iconic films about the meltdown of the nuclear family — which any multiplex would tell you was the middle class’ defining crisis of the 20th century.
And so it stands to reason that “The Fabelmans,” in which Spielberg finally addresses his parents’ divorce head-on — and in exacting autobiographical detail, every shot a memory — would feel like our story as much as it does his own. I’d say this was trying to split the difference between memoir and crowdpleaser, but it seems...
And so it stands to reason that “The Fabelmans,” in which Spielberg finally addresses his parents’ divorce head-on — and in exacting autobiographical detail, every shot a memory — would feel like our story as much as it does his own. I’d say this was trying to split the difference between memoir and crowdpleaser, but it seems...
- 9/11/2022
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Stars: Sherryl Despres, Peter Tell, Laura Golinski, Haley Heslip, Zoe Cunningham, Jovonnah Nicholson | Written and Directed by Matt Cunningham
3 Demons is writer/director Matt Cunningham’s latest release after delivering one of last year’s better surprises, The Spore. That was a low-budget science-fiction/horror hybrid with great effects but whose episodic storyline kept it from reaching its full potential. This is a pandemic shot supernatural tale that he’s referred to as a “Lynchian possession movie” and backed up with a trailer that oozes Evil Dead influences.
Dr. Sawyer is interviewing James Fisher (Peter Tell; The Spore) in his prison cell as part of a psychiatric evaluation. A former cop, he was assigned to babysit the corpse of Matya Abelman (Laura Golinski).
She was found in a circle of stones in front of a remote cabin. The family and their lawyer were quite adamant that there was to be...
3 Demons is writer/director Matt Cunningham’s latest release after delivering one of last year’s better surprises, The Spore. That was a low-budget science-fiction/horror hybrid with great effects but whose episodic storyline kept it from reaching its full potential. This is a pandemic shot supernatural tale that he’s referred to as a “Lynchian possession movie” and backed up with a trailer that oozes Evil Dead influences.
Dr. Sawyer is interviewing James Fisher (Peter Tell; The Spore) in his prison cell as part of a psychiatric evaluation. A former cop, he was assigned to babysit the corpse of Matya Abelman (Laura Golinski).
She was found in a circle of stones in front of a remote cabin. The family and their lawyer were quite adamant that there was to be...
- 7/8/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
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