Buscemi combines acting, directing talents Sep 15, 2007
Just checking out her work and seeing the interview she did, ironically, for the DVD of "Layer Cake," she just felt right. And that was really confirmed in the rehearsals. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
A beauty gets beastly Sep 7, 2007
She'd seen his gangster film Layer Cake and was impressed that "he took a relatively simple movie and brought a specific style to it and put his stamp on it". She was equally impressed after meeting him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
It's all happening Aug 24, 2007
But, given that Sienna reportedly slept with Craig when the two starred together in the flick 'Layer Cake' (a just-post-the-nanny-scandal revenge shag, since Daniel is one of Jude Law's best friends) I'm guessing wife-of-Craig would be less than enthused by the idea. Changing tack do I ever have exciting news for you. (iAfrica.com)
Sienna Miller falls for co-star Aug 16, 2007
The 'Layer Cake' actress is said to be phoning Sean constantly and has dismissed the sizeable age gap between them. The source added, "He is almost twice Sienna's age but she doesn't care about that. She has dated many men of many different ages, so the fact he is a bit older isn't an issue for her. She is hoping to get to know him a lot better.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Story's was key for 'Stardust' Aug 12, 2007
10, 2007 12:00 AM Chances are most filmgoers will immerse themselves in "Stardust" without drawing a comparison to director Matthew Vaughn's first feature, the hard-boiled, 2004 thriller "Layer Cake." And that's because the two movies are as different as they come. While "Stardust" - a classic fantasy - is drawing favorable comparisons to "The Princess Bride," "Layer Cake" was a violent precursor to star Daniel Craig's outing as the new James Bond ... And, while "Layer Cake" had a gritty,... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Thor Strikes Hollywood Aug 12, 2007
Thor will be only the third trip behind the camera for Vaughn, who made his directing debut with 2004's heist romp Layer Cake, and whose second film, the fantasy-adventure Stardust, starring Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro, comes out Friday. The London native also produced the Guy Ritchie-directed films Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Swept Away, with an emphasis on the first two. (Yahoo News)
Review: Fairy-tale 'Stardust' careens into the happily ever after Aug 11, 2007
Adapted from Neil Gaiman's four-book 1997 DC Comics miniseries, which later became a novel, it is conceived by Matthew Vaughn, the director of the seedy English gangster film "Layer Cake," as a full-blooded action-adventure fairy tale. Even when the movie goes haywire with an extraneous comic gambit involving an airborne pirate ship, it barrels forward with a fearless audacity. (International Herald Tribune)
Storytelling and visual effects shimmer in Stardust Aug 11, 2007
Matthew Vaughn's previous work, the British crime drama Layer Cake (2004), was an upbeat, keep-you-on-your-toes good time starring the man who would become James Bond, Daniel Craig. Vaughn's mastery of pacing and suspense works at a higher level in Stardust, not just because the story is perfectly told but also thanks to individual sequences that are absolutely riveting. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Thor Director Set : Stardust/Layer Cake helmer Vaughn to travel to Asg... Aug 10, 2007
Thor Director Set Stardust/Layer Cake helmer Vaughn to travel to Asgard ... Vaughn's fantasy film opens today, but up until now the helmer has been best known for directing the Daniel Craig vehicle Layer Cake as well as almost replacing Bryan Singer on the third X-Men film before dropping out and leaving that picture in the hands of Brett Ratner. (IGN FilmForce)
Despite a stellar cast, 'Stardust' falls flat Aug 10, 2007
Vaughn produced Guy Ritchie's gangster pictures, and, before this film, made his own knockoff called "Layer Cake." The crackle of those movies never breaks into this new one. "Stardust" looks drearily secondhand. (Boston Globe)
British director picks up hammer of Thor Aug 10, 2007
He cut his teeth as a producer on Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, eventually making his directing debut with the gangster flick Layer Cake in 2002. Marvel Studios, meanwhile, will be pleased to have signed a director and will be keen to race the project into production ahead of a possible writers' strike in October. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Movie: 'Stardust' has lots of whimsy Aug 10, 2007
While the tone in director Matthew Vaughn's film is firmly tongue in cheek in a way that's reminiscent of the classic "The Princess Bride" - and a vast departure from his debut, the slick neo-noir "Layer Cake" - the many overlapping plots and gags can get a little silly. Maybe that's the point, the increasingly madcap nature as a multitude of story lines ultimately collide, but the result feels a bit gratuitous. (Juneau Empire)
'Stardust' sprinkles on the charm Aug 10, 2007
Director and co-screenwriter Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) has crafted an ambitious action-adventure fairy tale with moments of dark wit and plenty of noteworthy performances. Ian McKellen elegantly narrates the story of the noble and kind Tristan (Charlie Cox) and his quest to retrieve a fallen star so he can win Victoria, the woman he loves (Sienna Miller). (USA Today -- Life)
Matthew Vaughn to direct 'Thor' Aug 10, 2007
Vaughn, who produced the Guy Ritchie-directed films "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch," made his directing debut with the Daniel Craig starrer "Layer Cake.". Marvel Studios will likely finance "Thor" using its $500 million credit facility through Merrill Lynch. (Variety)
Stardust *** Aug 10, 2007
This is the second movie directed by Matthew Vaughan, best known as Guy Ritchie's producer and director of the similarly plot-thick gangster flick Layer Cake. Like any good enchantment story, Stardust is all about transformations. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Stardust shines ... sometimes Aug 10, 2007
Its at this point that Vaughn, who made his directing debut working with Miller and Flemyng on Layer Cake, stops trusting his comic instincts and allows computer-generated effects to take over. If youve seen one wizards battle, unfortunately, its safe to conclude that youve seen, well, most of them. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Vaughn Mulling Thor Aug 8, 2007
During an interview with Ain't It Cool News, and Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn acknowledged that Thor is a possible future project for him. "I've been discussing it with Marvel. I really like the Marvel guys, and it would be good to make. We're trying to find something to work on together," Vaughn said. (IGN FilmForce)
Out of a Claire blue sky Aug 8, 2007
Stardust is directed by Matthew Vaughn, perhaps best known for directing the 2004 Brit gangster flick Layer Cake, starring a not-yet-007 Daniel Craig, and for producing the 2002 Madonna flop Swept Away. But Danes said she was never worried about Vaughn's interpretation of the fantasy land of Stormhold. (Globe and Mail)
A star both astronomical and otherwise Aug 6, 2007
"Stardust" wants to be "The Princess Bride" meets "The Lord of the Rings" by way of "It Happened One Night." The screenplay by Jane Goldman and the film's director, Matthew Vaughn ("Layer Cake") is faithful in spirit to Gaiman's charming fairy tale, but it narrows the story's focus while broadening its visual universe in a barrage of special effects. There is also one very odd, much talked about embellishment that involves Robert De Niro as captain of a flying pirate ship of lightning... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Neil Gaiman's Magic Hour Aug 5, 2007
It's an on-again, off-again courtship that's very on right now, with two major movies coming this year: "Stardust," from his popular novel, directed by Matthew Vaughn ("Layer Cake"); and his adaptation of "Beowulf," directed by Robert Zemeckis ... "That's also the thing that makes it a bastard to sell. They say, 'What kind of film is it?' And you say, 'Well, it has humor, romance, adventure, some scary stuff; it's not just one thing.' It's like building a layer cake, to quote another Matthew... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Daniel Craig's James Bond Contract To Kill For Jul 24, 2007
You only have to see Daniel s films, be it Enduring Love or Layer Cake, to realise what a brilliant actor he is and that s why casting agents in Britain and America are falling over themselves to have him in their films. The fact that Daniel is still making films like mine when he could be earning 10 times as much in Hollywood is a tribute to him as a person. (CommanderBond.net)
Miller, Burke split Jul 17, 2007
Musician Jamie was said to have been "furious" with the 'Layer Cake' actress for partying with P. Diddy after the Concert for Diana earlier this month. The couple, who have conflicting work schedules, were also said to be struggling to maintain a long-distance relationship. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Speaking About Stardust Jun 20, 2007
" As the producer mentions above, Gaiman made himself available at virtually every opportunity to clarify and explain changes or challenges the filmmakers faced adapting Stardust. In fact, Gaiman recently spoke directly with IGN via telephone to talk about his collaboration with Vaughn and company on the forthcoming fantasy film. IGN Movies: What was the process for getting Stardust from the page to the screen? Neil Gaiman: I sold the rights to do a movie to Miramax in 1998, and then I watched... (IGN FilmForce)
Sony links up with Vaughn and Thykier Jun 19, 2007
Mr Vaughn produced Snatch and Mean Machine and directed Layer Cake. MARV's epic fairytale romance Stardust is now in post production. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Neil Gaiman's 'Stardust' Finally Comes To Big Screen, Thanks To 'Layer Cake' Director Jun 19, 2007
The "Layer Cake" director came aboard as a producer, and when he couldn't find a director, Vaughn decided to direct "Stardust" as well. Gaiman got some creative control as an executive producer giving input on script changes, casting and locations but said he went into it knowing the movie could never be exactly like the book, nor should it be. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Sony, Marv Films pact Jun 16, 2007
Vaughn, a former producing partner of Guy Ritchie, moved into the director's chair with 2004's "Layer Cake" and directed, produced and co-wrote "Stardust," an Aug. 10 Paramount release starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer. During his collaboration with Ritchie, Vaughn produced, "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch.". (Variety)
Daniel's Defiance May 19, 2007
The director and star of Layer Cake talk about the film. A showcase of more WWII films. (IGN FilmForce)
And Then Were 2... Apr 30, 2007
On Saturday night, a star-studded, very private audience got the first peek at De Niro in Matthew Vaughn's wonderfully trippy, very cool "Stardust, which is slated to hit theaters this August. The rough and tough De Niro, known for his explosive roles in Martin Scorsese movies and more recently comedies like "Meet the Parents" and "Analyze This," plays the captain of a sky-flying pirate vessel who has a hilarious secret life. The audience, which included "Spider-Man 3" actor James Franco, Andy... (Fox News)
Casino Royale dominates Empire awards Mar 29, 2007
The 39-year-old's win goes one better than the nomination he received at the same awards in 2005 for his performance in Layer Cake and follows his Bafta nomination for his portrayal of James Bond. The latest instalment in the iconic British series proved a popular hit with more than 50,000 readers of the magazine who voted. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Gervais 'lands Hollywood comedy' Mar 28, 2007
Other minor film roles have been in For Your Consideration and Stardust, the forthcoming movie from Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn. SEE ALSO 19 Mar 07 | Entertainment 04 Sep 06 | Entertainment 22 Jun 06 | Entertainment 29 Apr 06 | Entertainment 25 Apr 06 | Entertainment. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Gervais heads for Ghost Town Mar 27, 2007
Gervais, whose The Office has inspired remakes in the US and France, will next be seen in Stardust, the forthcoming fantasy film from Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
DVD: Craig sexier as he gets beaten up Mar 17, 2007
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Superstar? At least she is getting to play one Mar 12, 2007
Anyway, Sienna (come on now, name her other films - Layer Cake, anyone. Alfie. (Scotsman)
This Weeks Dvds Mar 11, 2007
THIS WEEKS DVDS By ISAAC GUZMN - Entertainment - New York Post Online Edition. 98 Daniel Craig quickly distinguished himself by being the best loved James Bondsince Sean Connery, and Casino Royale made more money than any 007. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'I always end up putting my big fat foot in it' Mar 5, 2007
Fat chance, though, with Law's bedroom antics, and her career choices - a stocking-and-suspenders walk-on in Layer Cake and one of Jude's girls in the rubbish remake of Alfie. But she gives a terrific performance as Edie Sedgwick in the film Factory Girl. (Guardian Unlimited)
Movie File: Nicolas Cage, 'Gospel According To Janis,' Sienna Miller & More Feb 21, 2007
"I worked with [director] Matthew Vaughn on 'Layer Cake,' and the man who plays the lead, Charlie Cox, was in 'Casanova' with me," Miller enthused. "So it was just a no-brainer." "Stardust" centers on Tristran (Cox), who promises that he will retrieve a fallen star to win the heart of Victoria (Miller), his one true love (in the land of Faerie, stars are not balls of gas, but beautiful women). (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Factory Girl' ** Feb 16, 2007
And it's not really fair to criticize Miller (Alfie, Layer Cake), who bares body and soul to play Sedgwick, a bored art student who chases down Warhol and acts in some of his "art" movies. Then, in a hugely surprising development, she turns into a drug addict and ends up on the street. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Sienna Miller next Bond girl Feb 15, 2007
Sienna and Daniel - who made his debut as the suave spy in 'Casino Royale' - had a brief affair in 2005, after starring in gangster thriller 'Layer Cake. Bond producers believe the couple's history could make for some sizzling sex scenes. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
No direction home for Factory Girl Feb 8, 2007
As Sedgwick, Sienna Miller (Layer Cake) transcends the E. True Hollywood Story retelling and delivers a heartfelt portrayal of Warhol's fallen muse. (Diamondback Online)
Sienna Miller: Girl about town Feb 4, 2007
In her first film, Layer Cake, in which she played opposite the new James Bond, Daniel Craig, she scampered across the screen wearing lingerie, a seductive smile and not much else ... " You could say that. Van Gogh is the man who called Muslims "goat-fuckers", and was violently murdered by an Islamist fanatic. It's political and kind of dangerous all right. To be fair Sienna Miller hasn't had much preparation for that kind of thing. Despite her silly name (it could have been worse, her sister is... (Independent)
Former Miss USA blasts the current queen Feb 3, 2007
She believes the talk began because we starred in Layer Cake together and because we get on so well, she told a Brit reporter. I dont think Daniel has time to be an agent at the moment. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
The daily dish Feb 3, 2007
She's also appeared in "Casanova," "Layer Cake" and "Alfie.". Her on-and-off relationship with ex-fiance Jude Law, 34, made her an overnight celebrity. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Factory Girl is a paint-by-numbers biopic Feb 3, 2007
Layer Cake showcased her as an alluring sex kitten, but that was really Daniel Craigs movie after all. Casanova came close, allowing her to cast off her glamorous image in favor of full frocks and a meaty role. (MSNBC -- Movies)
From Factory Girl to Bond Girl? Jan 31, 2007
The twenty-something British actress had starred opposite new 007 Daniel Craig in the gangster flick Layer Cake and was romantically linked to him as well ... Sienna Miller and Daniel Craig in Layer Cake. (IGN FilmForce)
Sienna Miller spotted with P Diddy Jan 25, 2007
The "Layer Cake" actress was seen "talking intently" to P Diddy, according to the Daily Mail. The rapper was reportedly wearing his trademark jewellery whilst drinking champagne and chatting to Miller. (Xinhuanet, China)
Everett promoting 'Red' book Jan 23, 2007
The rumor began "because we starred in 'Layer Cake' together and because we get on so well. I don't think Daniel has time to be an agent at the moment. Anyway, I'm happy to let people say that and I'll add that he is the best 007 anyone could ever hope for ... but how could anyone say no to James Bond?". EMCEEING the Theater Hall of Fame event at the Gershwin last year was the time of my life. (Variety)
NEW BOND BUZZ Jan 19, 2007
" Some people are still talking about Sienna Miller's braided hairdo at the Golden Globes. And others are saying that the new James Bond - Daniel Craig - is trying to convince Sienna, his former flame, to co-star in the next blockbuster Bond movie. (Even some die-hard Sean Connery fans admit Craig's "Casino Royale" is the greatest 007 movie . . . ever.) But Sienna, winning advance kudos for "Factory Girl," insists no one has yet asked her to be a Bond girl. The rumor began "because we starred in... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Thykier teams up with Vaughn Jan 11, 2007
Vaughn, who directed "Layer Cake" and upcoming Paramount fantasy movie "Stardust," is a longtime client and friend of Thykier, dating back to Vaughn's producing debut with Guy Ritchie's "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" in 1998. "Stardust," a $100 million fantasy adventure starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Sienna Miller, based on Neil Gaiman's novel, takes Vaughan into a much bigger league. (Variety)
Bond star in contention for Bafta Jan 9, 2007
Whishaw, 26, played Rolling Stone Keith Richards in the 2005 Brian Jones biopic Stoned, and also appeared in Layer Cake and Enduring Love. Thirty-year-old Irish actor Cillian Murphy shot to fame in the horror film 28 Days Later, and earned a Golden Globe nomination last year as a transvestite in Breakfast on Pluto. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
40 to see in '07 Jan 5, 2007
" (July 4) "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" sics Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his evil minions on Harry, Hermione and Ron. (July 13) "Hairspray" offers us John Travolta in drag, Queen Latifah as Motormouth Maybelle and Michelle Pfeiffer as a snooty mom in the musical version of John Waters' '80s flick. (July 20) "The Simpsons Movie" brings Springfield's finest to the multiplex. The plot? Unknown. But this family is always good for a smart laugh. (July 27) "No Reservations" stars... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stardust Casts McKellen Jan 3, 2007
Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) is directing the romance-tinged fantasy which wrapped principle photography in the fall ... From Layer Cake helmer Vaughn. (IGN FilmForce)
Sienna Miller "mortified" over Bob Dylan's film protest Jan 1, 2007
"Miller, famous for her roles in Layer Cake opposite Daniel Craig, and Alfie, where she began her troubled relationship with Jude Law, said she loved playing the tragic characters such as Sedgwick.She added she would rather play her, a sexually abused heroin addict, than somebody young and pretty who has fun, but the 'dumbing down' of cinema audiences meant those sort of roles rarely came up.She continued: "I think I'm not very good at playing women unless they're flawed. I find that characters... (Life Style Extra)
