Archive for the ‘Films’ Category
Amy Adams to star in Janis Joplin biopic
Written by admin on July 21, 2010 – 4:59 pm -| Amy Adams will play Janis Joplin in a biopic titled “Get It While You Can.” The movie will be directed by Fernando Meirelles, who previously directed “City of God” and “The Constant Gardener.”
Adams is an accomplished actress who received Oscar nominations for her roles in the 2005 independent film “Junebug” and the 2006 film “Doubt”. It’s not clear whether or not Adams will sing in the movie, but she did sing in the Disney musical “Enchanted.” |
 |
Tags: Amy Adams, Get It While You Can, Janis Joplin, Janis Joplin biopic
Posted in American Rock, Films | Comments Off on Amy Adams to star in Janis Joplin biopic
“Lennon Naked” airs tomorrow
Written by admin on June 22, 2010 – 9:58 pm -Fans of John Lennon who live in the UK will be interested in a 90-minute drama about his solo years that is airing tomorrow night (June 23) on BBC 4. “Lennon Naked” stars Christopher Eccleston as John Lennon.
 |
Writer Robert Jones and director/producer Edward Coulthard avoided interviewing those close to Lennon and instead relied on existing interviews with dozens of individuals, as well as press conferences and chat shows with Lennon himself. We are told that this was to avoid the drama being based on any one, subjective account. A cynic might say that the high profile individuals simply wouldn’t have made themselves available. |
Tags: Christopher Eccleston, John Lennon, Lennon Naked, Yoko Ono
Posted in Films, The Beatles | Comments Off on “Lennon Naked” airs tomorrow
Crowe to direct Marvin Gaye biopic
Written by admin on May 18, 2010 – 8:28 pm -Cameron Crowe has long been rumoured to be developing a Marvin Gaye biopic, but now the film looks set to happen.
 Howard to play Marvin Gaye |
The website, Deadline, reports that Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard is on board to play the Motown legend. Will Smith had been approached but turned the role down. I’m glad of that. Will is a fine actor, but can anyone imagine him played Marvin Gaye? |
Tags: Cameron Crowe, marvin gaye, Terrence Howard
Posted in Films, Motown | Comments Off on Crowe to direct Marvin Gaye biopic
Mary J Blige to star as Nina Simone
Written by admin on May 17, 2010 – 7:00 am - |
Mary J. Blige will play Nina Simone in a film based on the late singer’s life. |
Tags: Mary J Blige, Nina Simone
Posted in Films, General | Comments Off on Mary J Blige to star as Nina Simone
Scorsese’s George Harrison film coming soon
Written by admin on May 16, 2010 – 9:00 pm -| Martin Scorsese is nearing completion on a documentary about George Harrison titled “Living in the Material World: George Harrison.”
Scorsese made the announcement at Cannes, with Harrison’s wife Olivia alongside him. The pair have been collaborating on the documentary for three years. |
 |
Tags: George Harrison, George Harrison - Living in the Material World, George Harrison documentary, Martin Scorsese, The Beatles
Posted in Films, The Beatles | Comments Off on Scorsese’s George Harrison film coming soon
