Portait of the artist: Jane Horrocks, actor Jun 24, 2008
When I was about to make Life Is Sweet, Terry Gilliam approached me for a part in The Fisher King. My friend, the director John Dove, told me not to take it: it's hard to be forgiven for backing out of something [the Leigh film. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Tarantino: You either love or hate my movies Jun 5, 2008
The following week, a new group of mentors arrived, including ex-Monty Python member and filmmaker Terry Gilliam. Tarantino and his editor steeled themselves for the inevitable disapproval: "Then Terry Gilliam comes in and goes 'Oh, your scene. Just great!'" recalls the director. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Movie review: 'Fall' a jilted stuntman's tale May 31, 2008
Singh is more literal than Terry Gilliam, and his work isn't infused with as many comic touches. But his composition has the same entrancing qualities as Gilliam's films. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Up from the Underground May 29, 2008
(As well as a young cartoonist named Terry Gilliam, who would later become the animator of Monty Python and the astounding director of films like Brazil, Twelve Monkeys, and The Fisher King ... Lynch also told me that not only did a young Robert Crumb appear in the fumetti, but that the future Pythons, Terry Gilliam and John Cleese, actually met while appearing in a Help fumetti. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Summer DVDviewing guide May 27, 2008
It's a Terry Gilliam film, so it's a mind-tripper that's more than the sum of its plot. Ghost in the Shell (1995) - Japanese anime that brings the "cyberpunk" subgenre to stunning visual life. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Unusual, quirky 'Fall' May 27, 2008
The story s kind of a mess and plenty of its drama just doesn t work, but The Fall is like, maybe, Terry Gilliam s Brazil so compelling and intriguing and different and bizarre that it begins to soak your soul. Set in the silent era in Hollywood, Fall is much like Pan s Labyrinth in that it s about a little girl with a fanciful imagination. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tom Waits gets devilish while Death Cab rides to the top May 25, 2008
For starters, Waits had a few words to share on the role he plays in the upcoming film from the equally eccentric and twisted director Terry Gilliam, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Waits joins an all-star cast that includes Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Christopher Plummer, Colin Farrell, and the late Heath Ledger, and he's got one hell of a part. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Jury in New York City convicts fan of stalking Uma Thurman May 8, 2008
Jordan said he developed a crush on Thurman in high school after seeing her in the 1988 Terry Gilliam movie "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen." His feelings intensified after he saw her in the Quentin Tarantino-directed "Kill Bill" in 2003. The son of a physicist and a homemaker, Jordan earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Chicago in 1994; he also has done most of the work for a master's degree. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lee to create superheroes for Virgin Apr 22, 2008
Richard Branson formed Virgin Comics in 2005 and has been on a mission lately to ink deals with filmmakers, actors and musicians, including John Woo, Terry Gilliam, Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Mostow, Nicolas Cage and Duran Duran, to develop properties for the publisher. Virgin Comics has also been setting up pics based on its books, including Guy Ritchie's "Gamekeeper" at Warner Bros. (Variety)
Virgin Comics Brings Director's Cut Comics to Life With Animated Trailers Apr 10, 2008
Virgin develops new stories with acclaimed filmmakers, actors and musicians including John Woo, Guy Ritchie, Terry Gilliam, Ed Burns, Nicolas Cage, Sachin Tendulkar and others. Feature films based on Virgin Comics' characters are also in the works, including an animated feature The Secrets of the Seven Sounds, Guy Ritchie's Gamekeeper (with Warner Bros and producer Joel Silver) and Virulents with FOX, directed by John Moore (The Omen, Max Payne). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Verne Troyer Recalls Working With Heath Ledger On His Final Film: 'Heath Meant A Lot To A Lot Of People' Apr 10, 2008
" Written and directed by legendary filmmaker Terry Gilliam, Troyer admitted that any attempt at summarizing the fantasy world of "Parnassus" would be futile. Still, he gave it his best shot. "Christopher Plummer plays Doctor Parnassus, and I play Percy. -> My real name is Percival St. Antwon Delatrane III," he grinned. "It's a traveling theater group, and we have an old horse-drawn carriage, and the wagon folds out into a theater with a stage. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Film was reworked to get backing Apr 9, 2008
6-million, directed by Terry Gilliam. Polytechnique. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
After the shock, the services and two months of sorrow, Heath ... Mar 30, 2008
In Vancouver, the director Terry Gilliam has been reinventing the Australian actor's role in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, using Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law to play scenes scheduled for Ledger before his death from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs in January. Another fantasy from the fevered imagination of Gilliam, who also directed Ledger in The Brothers Grimm, The Imaginarium is set in a travelling show that allows patrons to go inside a man's mind. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Ledger's passing stokes Joker mania Mar 28, 2008
Ledger died with his final film, Terry Gilliam's fantasy "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," only half finished. Gilliam salvaged the production by casting Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell for the fantasy portions, each playing Ledger's character on trips through a magic mirror into a parallel realm. (Yahoo News)
Extraordinary manComic book writer Alan Moore describes his path to success Mar 22, 2008
" His writing was soon recognised in British comic book circles; he won a clutch of science-fiction awards and had regular ground-breaking stories featuring in magazines such as 2000AD. He was picked up by DC Comics in the US, revitalising its Swamp Thing character, creating Hellblazer character John Constantine and breathing new life into Batman and Superman stories. His 1987 graphic novel Watchmen, with artist Dave Gibbons and multi-layered story-telling, was seen by some as redefining what a... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ledger's last film back in production Feb 27, 2008
Director Terry Gilliam rewrote the screenplay to allow for actors Colin Farrell, Johnny Depp and Jude Law to play versions of Ledger's magical character. Co-star Christopher Plummer was spotted yesterday filming scenes in downtown Vancouver, but most of the remaining work on the film is set for a Burnaby soundstage. (Vancouver Province)
Colin Farrell coming here Feb 25, 2008
Ledger had filmed exterior scenes with director Terry Gilliam in London, and filming was to resume at a Vancouver soundstage, but then Ledger died in New York Jan. 22. "I will be honoured to take the part," Farrell told the Australian Daily Telegraph. (Vancouver Province)
Farrell: 'playing Ledger's part is a painful honor' Feb 21, 2008
Irish actor, Jude Law, and Johnny Depp will help director Terry Gilliam complete the film he started with the late Ledger. The superstar trio will pick up the role Ledger was playing in The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus before he accidentally overdosed on prescription drugs last month. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Pythons went on to make more pithy, comic movies Feb 21, 2008
BRAZIL (1985): After retiring from the Pythons, lone American Terry Gilliam became a film director of note. This black comedy might be his masterwork. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Law, Depp and Farrell to replace Ledger in film Feb 20, 2008
Shooting for the movie, directed by Terry Gilliam, had just finished in London and had moved to Vancouver, Canada, before it was suspended on the news of Ledger's death. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is described as a fantastical morality tale about a travelling theatre company which can control the imagination of others. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Depp, othersto fill in for Ledger in his last film Feb 19, 2008
Following Ledgers tragic death, the three Hollywood heavyweights have all agreed to play Ledgers character, Tony, at various stages in the film, directed by Terry Gilliam. A rep for Law also confirmed the casting news to the BBC.. (MSNBC -- News)
Johnny Depp and Jude Law set sights on Vancouver Feb 19, 2008
All three stars will share Ledger's character of Tony, the love interest in the Terry Gilliam-directed fantasy film, Reuters reported ... "I think Terry Gilliam has done a really good job of rethinking his film to keep the footage that is already shot with [Ledger]," Shaw said. (Canada.com)
Taking over the Ledger legacy Feb 19, 2008
Directed by Terry Gilliam, the movie's storyline concerns a theatre impresario named Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) who strikes a deal with the devil (Tom Waits). Ledger played a mysterious stranger named Tony, the newest member of the travelling theatre troupe and the love interest for Parnassus's eternally damned daughter (Lily Cole). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Johnny, Jude, Colin replace Heath Feb 19, 2008
It's believed that the production, directed by Monty Python alumnus Terry Gilliam, will retain footage of Ledger already filmed, with Depp, Law and Farrell each playing a different version of Ledger's character Tony. The 28-year-old Ledger was found dead on 22 January, the week after he and co-star Christopher Plummer had completed the film's London shoot. (iAfrica.com)
Depp, Law to complete Ledger movie Feb 18, 2008
Director Terry Gilliam was determined to salvage the unfinished movie--and has asked Depp, Law and Farrell to pay tribute to Ledger by taking turns to play his character in the scenes the Australian never got to shoot, reports AintItCoolNews. com. (Xinhuanet, China)
Batman: Gotham Knight Reel Feb 17, 2008
The second is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a film by Monty Python alumnus Terry Gilliam, who also directed Time Bandits and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Ledger was in the middle of filming Parnassus when he died from an accidental overdose of prescription medication on January 22nd. (Suite101.com)
Parnassus Casts Depp, Law, Farrell Feb 16, 2008
UK, February 15, 2008 - Since Heath Ledger died mid-way through filming his final project -- The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus -- there has been speculation as to whether director Terry Gilliam would be able to complete the project, and if so, how ... See the first shot from the Terry Gilliam pic. (IGN FilmForce)
Imaginarium Image Online Feb 13, 2008
See the first shot from the Terry Gilliam pic ... UK, February 11, 2008 - The first image from Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has hit the net, giving us a glimpse at the titular travelling wagon of dreams. (IGN FilmForce)
Read on... Feb 13, 2008
Don Quixote (someone help out Terry Gilliam). Also, I think that Pixar should make an animated version of Oedipus the King. (Variety)
No. 14 Indiana finally gets a signature win Feb 11, 2008
Terry Gilliam / APIndiana's D.J. Whitebattles Ohio State's David Lighty for a rebound. White scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds in the Hoosiers' win on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Sarah Connor's' Lena Headey: Two-fisted but tender Feb 11, 2008
" Then, in a school play at 17, she was spotted by a film producer, and made her professional debut in the 1992 drama "Waterland" alongside Jeremy Irons, David Morrissey, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ethan Hawke. Roles have followed steadily ever since. Of course, certain acting projects made her rethink her career nondecision (the 2005 adventure-fantasy "The Brothers Grimm," where she clashed with director Terry Gilliam, was notably a low point). "But every time I hate what I'm doing, every time the... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Heath Ledger Feb 9, 2008
Ledger, nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Brokeback Mountain," had returned to New York from London, where he had been filming a $30 million Terry Gilliam film, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," days before his death. He said in a November interview that his roles in the Batman movie "The Dark Knight" and the Bob Dylan biopic "I'm Not There" had taken a toll. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Headey brings Sarah Connor to a human level Feb 8, 2008
Of course, certain acting projects made her rethink her career nondecision (the 2005 adventure-fantasy The Brothers Grimm, where she clashed with director Terry Gilliam, was notably a low point). But every time I hate what Im doing, every time the experience is ugly, then Ill read something new and think, I HAVE to do this. (MSNBC -- News)
Report: Ledger death accidental overdose Feb 7, 2008
- August 2005: Stars opposite Matt Damon in Terry Gilliam's "The Brothers Grimm." ... Ledger, nominated for an Oscar for his role in Brokeback Mountain, had returned to New York from London, where he had been filming a $30 million Terry Gilliam film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, days before his death. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Accidental drug mix killed Ledger Feb 7, 2008
" The pair met on the set of Brokeback Mountain, in which Williams played Ledger's wife. Ledger's performance in Brokeback Mountain earned him an Oscar nod The couple, who had a daughter Matilda, now two, split up last September. The makers of Ledger's most recent film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - directed by Terry Gilliam - have suspended production. Ledger had completed filming in London just before his death. The star also plays The Joker in yet-to-be-released Batman film The Dark... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Clooney in competition at Venice Feb 7, 2008
Clooney's Goodnight and Good Luck will compete with films directed by Ang Lee, Terry Gilliam and actor John Turturro for the prestigious Golden Lion award. Steven Soderbergh and Tim Burton have films screening out of competition. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
Drug cocktail killed Heath Ledger Feb 7, 2008
He was nominated for a best actor Oscar for his 'Brokeback Mountain' role and had recently been working on 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus', directed by Terry Gilliam, and which was originally due out next year. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Heath Ledger's Death Ruled Accidental Feb 7, 2008
He was working on a film in London with director Terry Gilliam shortly before his death. The status of that project is still unclear. (Click2Houston, TX)
Accidental overdose killed Heath Ledger Feb 7, 2008
Two days before his death he had returned to New York from London where he had been working on a Terry Gilliam film, The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus. His parents returned to his home city of Perth, Australia, on Tuesday to prepare for the actor's funeral. (Guardian Unlimited)
Briefly: Apple introduces bigger iPhone, iPod touch; Air disappoints Feb 6, 2008
Its true what they say about the UK - its like being in a permanent state of 'Brazil' (the film by Terry Gilliam). More ducting anyone. (Guardian Unlimited)
Shows Decide To Pull Ledger Video Feb 1, 2008
He was currently at work on the fantasy film, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," with director Terry Gilliam in London. The future of that film remains uncertain. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ledger may be digitally re-created Jan 31, 2008
Plummer also confirmed that the 28-year-old Australian actor, who died in New York last week, had fallen ill on set while working in London on the Terry Gilliam film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. The actor said Gilliam was a "very good friend" of Ledger and was determined to keep him in his film. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Michelle Williams film on hold Jan 30, 2008
Meanwhile, director Terry Gilliam is trying to "salvage" 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' which Ledger was in the middle of shooting before his shocking death. Gilliam's close friend Christopher Plummer, who stars as title character Dr.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Family still undecided on Ledger funeral plans Jan 30, 2008
Actor Christopher Plummer told People that director Terry Gilliam might use computer technology, or other actors, to finish The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. "Fortunately, because the film deals with magic, there is a way, perhaps, of turning Heath into other people," he said. (The Age)
Gilliam working hard to save Ledger's last film Jan 30, 2008
VANCOUVER Director Terry Gilliam is trying to figure out a way to save his film, the Canadian co-production The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, following the death of its star, Heath Ledger. "Terry's throwing himself into the job of trying to salvage the picture," co-star Christopher Plummer, who plays Parnassus in the film, is quoted as telling People. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Heath Ledger Co-Star Says 'Imaginarium,' Actor's Final Flick, Will Go On Jan 29, 2008
Director Terry Gilliam 'wants to dedicate it to Heath,' Christopher Plummer tells People ... Though he at 28 years old, Heath Ledger's performance in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" will live on despite the fact that much of director Terry Gilliam's new. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Doctor Parnassus on Hold Jan 28, 2008
Terry Gilliam, who previously worked with Ledger on The Brothers Grimm, is directing The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. According to The Vancouver Sun, Greg Chambers, business manager for craft union ACFC West, "confirmed Wednesday that the production has been suspended indefinitely, putting about 100 of his crew members out of work until producers can decide whether to recast the film or scrap it entirely.". (IGN FilmForce)
Depp may fill-in for Ledger Jan 28, 2008
Director Terry Gilliam thinks Depp would be a perfect replacement to shoot the remaining scenes. A source said, "There is a point in the film when Heath falls through a magic mirror. He could change into another character after that and that is where Johnny would come in. "It's a weird, fantasy, time-travel movie so Heath's character could easily change appearance. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Ledger's death still shrouded in mystery Jan 27, 2008
To director Terry Gilliam, Ledger leaves a film just one-third of the way into shooting. And to Warner Bros, behind the latest Batman instalment The Dark Knight, in which Ledger plays the Joker, the actor's death poses vast marketing problems how to advertise one of this summer's biggest releases without appearing to be cashing in on the tragedy. (Independent)
Did Heath Ledger finish vocals on 'Dark Knight'? Jan 27, 2008
Ledger had been working in London on Terry Gilliam's film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which meant he was close to Dark Knight director Chris Nolan's home turf and might well have been available if needed ... Terry Gilliam, on the other hand, may be screwed. (Entertainment Weekly)
Last interview Jan 27, 2008
He talked about how much he admired Terry Gilliam and his excitement at doing Gilliam's next film ... Among his next projects are a film directed by Terry Gilliam, and another by Terrence Malick. (Guardian Unlimited)
Stars pay tribute to Heath Ledger Jan 26, 2008
The saddest thing is his daughter whom he just loved dearly," he said. Ledger was seen in London last week shooting his latest film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, directed by Terry Gilliam. The star also plays The Joker in yet-to-be-released Batman film The Dark Knight. Bookmark with: HEATH LEDGER: 1979-2008 MOST E-MAILED Why companies need female managers Honour sought for 'Soldier Bear' Brain creates 'new' nerve cells Boost for Africa's depleted soils Will Italian opposition's glee... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sales of Heath Ledger films spike following death of the young actor Jan 26, 2008
At the time of his death, Ledger was in the midst of shooting "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus,'' a $30 million (euro20.4 million) film directed by Terry Gilliam. The movie recently completed shooting scenes in London and was soon to resume production in Vancouver, British Columbia. Producers have not said whether the film will continue or not. In the film, Ledger was to co-star with Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole and Tom Waits. Options open to producers -- depending upon how many scenes Ledger... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Heath Ledger Blame Game About to Start Jan 25, 2008
Still not heard from, also, are Ledger s current director, Terry Gilliam, who also guided him through the 2005 disaster "The Brothers Grimm." Former director Todd Haynes, who turned him into a version of Bob Dylan, did issue a statement: "Heath was a true artist, a deeply sensitive man, an explorer, gifted and wise beyond his years. There was no finer person on this earth.". My old friend Mara Buxbaum, a great PR "girl," is having a bad week. (Fox News)
Remembering Heath Ledger Jan 25, 2008
The Brothers Grimm (2005) Director Terry Gilliam is always a blast and Ledger and Matt Damon deliver the goods. Ned Kelly (2003) This outlaw drama, based on the real-life Australian and his loyal gun-toting family, didn t make much headway in America, but it is well worth renting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A touch of Errol Flynn in shy kid from Perth Jan 25, 2008
He was also filming with Terry Gilliam on The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus, the status of which now appears unclear. Paul Byrnes is the winner of the 2007 Pascall Prize for criticism. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Remembering Ledger Jan 25, 2008
I read he was also working on a new Terry Gilliam project. I wonder if that will ever see the light of day. (The Palm Beach Post)
Heath Ledger: A costar reflects Jan 25, 2008
Christopher Plummer talks to EW.com about the loss of his castmate from their yet-to-be-completed Terry Gilliam film ''The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus ... Imaginarium is a fantasy tale, co-written and directed by Terry Gilliam, a filmmaker known for his outlandish visual invention (he previously worked with Ledger on 2005's The Brothers Grimm) ... And Terry Gilliam has had this experience before, with The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, with Johnny Depp. (Entertainment Weekly)
Jack Nicholson: 'I warned him'... Jan 24, 2008
" His family have rejected speculation that he committed suicide earlier. An initial autopsy carried out by the New York City Medical Examiner was "inconclusive", according to U.S. reports. The official investigation was launched after a police spokesperson confirmed that presciption anxiety drugs Valim and Zoloft as well as sleeping medication Ambien were found in the vicinity of the actor's body. In Perth, his home town, Ledger's father Kim read out a statement in which he insisted the death... (The Drudge Report)
Actor Heath Ledger found dead in NYC building Jan 24, 2008
Ledger began to gravitate more toward independent fare, including Lasse Hallstrom s Casanova and Terry Gilliam s The Brothers Grimm, both released in 2005. His 2006 film Candy now seems destined to have an especially haunting quality: In a particularly realistic performance, Ledger played a poet wrestling with a heroin addiction along with his girlfriend, played by Abbie Cornish. (Charles City Press, IO)
Heath's Death - Why? Jan 24, 2008
At the time of his death, Heath had been filming The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus, where he became close to director Terry Gilliam and his wife Maggie. Yesterday, Maggie also searched for reasons over Heath's passing, saying. (Sky News)
Mysterious death of troubled star in his New York apartment Jan 24, 2008
The assignment in London that was keeping him from his daughter was a role in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, directed by Monty Python's Terry Gilliam. News of Ledger's death shocked an Australian acting fraternity that would otherwise have been celebrating news of Cate Blanchett's dual Oscar nominations. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Heath Ledger autopsy inconclusive Jan 24, 2008
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'He had everything to live for' Jan 24, 2008
In The Imaginarium, a fantasy film from director Terry Gilliam, Plummer plays the leader of a travelling theatre troupe in contemporary London, offering audience members a trip into their imaginations via a magical mirror ... "His friendship with Terry Gilliam was very strong indeed," said Plummer. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
What killed Heath Ledger?| Jan 24, 2008
He had been working this month on 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus', directed by Terry Gilliam, which was due out next year. He also portrays The Joker in the upcoming Batman movie 'Dark Knight. (iAfrica.com)
