Batman in Nottingham? Jun 21, 2008
The Mail adds that veteran actors Vanessa Redgrave and William Hurt are in talks to join the project as well. Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, City of Ember) will also star, the paper says. (IGN FilmForce)
Bale to be Robin Hood Jun 21, 2008
The Edge of Love actress Sienna Miller has confirmed she will be playing Maid Marion, which she says is "as good as it gets." Vanessa Redgrave, William Hurt and Saoirse Ronan are also in talks to star. As well as being instrumental in revamping the Batman franchise, Bale has also signed up to three new Terminator films. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Showtime Pledges Allegiance to THE UNITED STATES OF TARA Jun 5, 2008
That same year, Collette garnered an additional Golden Globe nomination for the miniseries "Tsunami: The Aftermath." Most recently, Collette starred in last summer's "Evening" alongside Vanessa Redgrave and Natasha Richardson, and will top line the upcoming "Towelhead," a controversial and highly anticipated Alan Ball film that debuted at the 32nd Annual Toronto Film Festival last fall. John Corbett became known to television audiences for his performance in the series "Northern Exposure." He... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PRICE OF YOUNG FAME STEEP Jun 3, 2008
" Tatum, 44, spoke of working well into her 60s "like Vanessa Redgrave. " I HAVE written about Tatum often. I never thought she should have won that Oscar for "Paper Moon" at the age of 10. (Child actors are too special for such competition.) And to then be subjected to all that "Hollywood glamour. (New York Post -- Gossip)
When stars appear in unexpected and unlikely places May 20, 2008
But there she is glowing from within in the director Hannah Eidinow's production of "The Lady from the Sea," playing the part that for some years has been associated with Vanessa Redgrave: Ellida Wangel, second wife to a provincial doctor who loves her greatly but who must look on as she is visited by a Stranger arrived mysteriously from the sea. What ensues is nothing less than a struggle for Ellida's soul. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Grade School Impresarios May 17, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave read from Snow White, portraying the witch and explaining to the class how she came to know the story as a child in her native England, when her mother gave her a book during wartime. Producer Scott Rudin told of of how he came to bring his friend Joan Didion's book The Year of Magical Thinking to Broadway. (Time.com)
The amazing Mrs Bamber May 12, 2008
Actress Joely Richardson - no stranger to strong, formidable women, being the daughter of Vanessa Redgrave - says: 'I felt really intimidated and shy when I first met Helen. There is this incredible dedication to uncovering the wrongs, these terribly terrifying facts. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Best Supporting Actor: Rade Serbedzija May 3, 2008
With many of them it was nice but with two it was the strongest: one is Vanessa Redgrave when I worked with her in the theater and another is John Turturro when we worked on The Truce. IGN: Do you tend to get a lot of scripts where filmmakers want you to do something you've done before. (IGN FilmForce)
Grieving Vanessa is bleakly beautiful May 3, 2008
Theatre: Vanessa Redgrave, alone in white, takes ownership of the National's Lyttelton stage for an hour-and-a-half. " /> Weather Morning18?C Afternoon20?C SO SLICK: GRAND THEFT AUTO IV Here's one new release that undoubtedly lives up to its advance hype... lect> Partners Special promotions Mail extras Advertorials RSS feeds Do you have a complaint against this newspaper? If you have a complaint about the editorial content in this website which concerns inaccuracy or intrusion and the article... (Daily Mail)
Tragedy and trysts, but too little passion May 3, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave brings British reserve to the story of an ailing woman and her regrets ... Vanessa Redgrave wanders through "The Shell Seekers" with red-rimmed eyes, as if a flood of tears lurks just beneath the surface, destined to never arrive. (Boston Globe)
Critic's corner May 3, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave (above), who might be the busiest actress in showbiz, takes another spiritual journey. Peter Perfect 9 p.m. Saturday, Style. (Boston Globe)
Bomb suspect 'may be part of terror group' Apr 20, 2008
Bomb suspect 'may be part of terror group' - Telegraph. Bomb suspect 'may be part of terror group. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Apr 20, 2008
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids. By Chris Hastings and Charles Laurence in New YorkLast Updated: 11:34pm GMT 05/03/2005. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Tommy Hilfiger launches Tommy TV Apr 19, 2008
Writer Joan Didion on being played by Vanessa Redgrave. Pete Wedderburn selects his top 20 family pets. (Telegraph.co.uk)
A prime number: URI stages "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" Apr 18, 2008
Originally created by writer Muriel Spark in the New Yorker in 1960, this unconventional teacher and role model for young women has attracted the likes of Vanessa Redgrave and Maggie Smith in theatrical and movie versions of Spark s novella, "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.". The play was revived Off-Broadway a few years ago with the equally redoubtable Cynthia Nixon (best known as Miranda in "Sex and the City," but a much-admired New York City actress of long standing). (Westerly Sun, RI)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List April 28 - May 4 Apr 17, 2008
(Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York) -- 10:05 p.m. Julia (Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards). Click here for information about what's airing on Starz On Demand and Vongo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Charlton Heston, at 84, icon of silver screen, gun advocate Apr 7, 2008
He was a mainstay for years on stage, especially at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, tackling everything from Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night," Robert Bolt's "A Man for All Seasons," and "Macbeth" with co-star Vanessa Redgrave. Despite his granite-jawed mythic image, Mr. Heston was not above poking fun at himself. (Boston Globe)
Heston's career Apr 7, 2008
On the stage, he played Macbeth opposite Vanessa Redgrave, and, before that, was directed by Laurence Olivier on Broadway. In fact, he gave one of his best performances against Olivier in Khartoum, where Mr. Heston played the doomed Gen. "Chinese" Gordon, while Olivier warmed up for his blackface Othello by playing the Muslim warlord The Mahdi. (The Palm Beach Post)
And it will happen to you Apr 5, 2008
Joan Didion, left, with Vanessa Redgrave ... The literal-minded may have found it hard to understand why we wanted Vanessa Redgrave. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
What's ahead Mar 28, 2008
The film is about King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot stars Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave. Coming next week. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'He made everyone feel special' Mar 24, 2008
But I didn't want a 'day player' because the focus had to be on Vanessa Redgrave that day: we didn't want anyone taking up emotional space with their nerves on the day of shooting. It was my fiancee Rosamund Pike who had the idea of getting Anthony, and he just came along and was relaxed and everyone trusted him, even though he hadn't really acted before. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
New DVDs: I Am Legend, Enchanted Mar 21, 2008
Also featuring Vanessa Redgrave, the film is accompanied by deleted scenes, commentary from Wright and two making-of featurettes. DVD, $29. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Best in spring Mar 16, 2008
Theatre Tomorrow is another day - and Vanessa Redgrave is Joan Didion ... Vanessa Redgrave reprises her solo Broadway success in Joan Didion's adaptation of her bestselling memoir, describing her life after the sudden death of John Gregory Dunne, her husband of 40 years. (Guardian Unlimited)
Guantanamo two will not face extradition Mar 9, 2008
But Judge Garzon said today that the pair's time in Guantanamo had "caused a serious deterioration in the mental state of the accused and today ... it is impossible, even inhuman, to pursue the European arrest warrants. He said he has therefore decided to cancel the European arrest warrants dated December 19, 2007. Speaking from his home Mr Deghayes said from his home in Brighton: It s good it s happy news. I always knew they would realise their mistake and give up the case. The father-of-one... (Times Online)
It's all about the story| Mar 8, 2008
Despite her reptuation as one of Britain's leading serious stage and screen actresses, Vanessa Redgrave says she enjoys a laugh and will consider any role as long as it tells a good story. "I've always been attracted to scripts that say something about society at any time in history. Which doesn't mean I can't enjoy acting in an action film like 'Mission Impossible' where I got to tease and taunt Tom Cruise," said the British actress during a trip to Hollywood. (iAfrica.com)
Who's afraid of 'Rachel Corrie'? Mar 7, 2008
News of the cancellation triggered criticism from all corners of the theater world, with prominent playwrights such as Harold Pinter and Tony Kushner and actress Vanessa Redgrave speaking out vehemently against the decision. The Workshop tried to backtrack, arguing that it needed more time to prepare audiences and "contextualize" the play with post-show discussions and even a companion piece. (Boston Globe)
Marion Cotillard 'in shock' over 9/11 row, but will not apologise Mar 4, 2008
" According to Ms. Cotillard's agent, she is so talented and in demand that she can work anywhere in the world besides the US, so we should all be so kind as to oblige her.Trevor Hoffman, Honolulu, Hawaii / USAFreedom of speech in the United States is NOT freedom from criticism. You absolutely have the right to say anything you want without the risk of BEING THROWN IN JAIL (except for certain things - yelling fire in a crowded theater). But you have zero protection from making a fool of yourself... (Times Online)
Early Chick Lit Is A Good Fit Feb 25, 2008
February 25, 2008 -- IN 1994, actress Eileen Atkins devised "Vita & Vir ginia," based on the extensive correspondence be tween authors Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, as a stage vehicle for herself and Vanessa Redgrave. The results were magical, so it's not surprising that the play has once again shown up in New York, this time starring veteran stage performers Kathleen Chalfant and Patricia Elliott. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
In election years, Oscar hosts have many candidates for laughs Feb 24, 2008
And while there have been some famous political rants in Academy Award history -- Best Supporting Actress Vanessa Redgrave criticizing "Zionist hoodlums" in 1978; Best Documentary director Michael Moore calling Bush a "fictitious president" in 2003 -- they have not come during presidential election years. At a post-writers' strike news conference 10 days ago, Gil Cates, producer of tonight's telecast, seemed to welcome political comments during acceptance speeches. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More: It's high time to give Oscars a face-lift. Feb 22, 2008
Michael Moore, Vanessa Redgrave, Marlon Brando - those are Oscar's true heroes. They got people angry and shouting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Atonement' star Saoirse Ronan is in the Oscar spotlight Feb 12, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave, who plays the older Briony and isn't one to dole out idle compliments in real life, calls Ronan "a remarkable actress and a lovely girl. Saoirse is wonderful." ... "Yes, I play the young Vanessa Redgrave in a movie! Now, I've got a bit of pressure to grow up and look like her.". (USA Today -- Life)
Soho Group posts up in Hollywood Feb 12, 2008
On Friday, Working Title held its third-annual pre-BAFTA dinner there, with guests including James McAvoy, Vanessa Redgrave, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Thandie Newton and Rhys Ifans. The L.A. Cecconi's is set to open in early 2009. (Variety)
London critics honour Coen drama Feb 9, 2008
Atonement male lead James McAvoy won best British actor, while his co-star Vanessa Redgrave shared the best British supporting actress award with No Country's Kelly Macdonald. Paul Thomas Anderson was named best director for There Will Be Blood, with The Bourne Ultimatum's Paul Greengrass winning the British equivalent. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
THE LUMET MYTH Feb 7, 2008
Instead of the great actors Lumet had directed (from Pacino to Paul Newman, Jane Fonda to Vanessa Redgrave, Sean Connery to Shirley Knight to Dean Stockwell) doing the honors, it was Ellen Barkin, star of Lumet s TV movie Strip Search, who presented the certificate. (Barkin also erroneously stated that Lumet s was the Circle s first-ever career kudo. (New York Press)
It will end in tears| Feb 1, 2008
However the accolades should really go to the trio Ronan, Garai and later Vanessa Redgrave who take on the complex and slightly awkward character of Briony Tallis. All that being said, I stand by my earlier assertion don't watch it it'll only end in tears. (iAfrica.com)
2 'Boondocks' episodes too edgy? Jan 30, 2008
Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 71. Singer Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship is 66. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
14th Annual SAG Awards Winners List Jan 28, 2008
Michael Keaton as James Jesus Angleton - "The Company (TNT) Kevin Kline as Jacques - "As You Like It" (HBO) Oliver Platt as George Steinbrenner - "The Bronx is Burning" (ESPN) Sam Shepard as Frank Whiteley - "Ruffian" (ABC) John Turturro as Billy Martin - "The Bronx is Burning" (ESPN) Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Ellen Burstyn as Posey Benetto - "Mitch Albom's For One More Day" (ABC) Debra Messing as Molly Kagan - "The Starter Wife" (USA) Anna... (CBS News -- Early Show)
At the 80th Annual Oscar Nominations: The Show Must Go On Jan 24, 2008
If Joe Wright's exclusion in the Best Director field was a surprise, it was downright shocking that Atonement's grown-up stars Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Vanessa Redgrave failed to receive any love from the Academy. Angelina Jolie has been quietly, tastefully yet assiduously stumping for an Oscar nomination for A Mighty Heart since the film's release, but the Academy's heart wasn't in it. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
OSCAR BEST PICTURE NOMS:Atonement Jan 23, 2008
Robbie Turner - James McAvoy Cecilia Tallis - Keira Knightley Briony, aged 18 - Romola Garai Briony, age 13 - Saoirse Ronan Older Briony - Vanessa Redgrave Grace Turner - Brenda Blethyn Lola Quincey - Juno Temple Leon Tallis - Patrick Kennedy Paul Marshall - Benedict Cumberbatch Emily Tallis - Harriet Walter Fiona MacGuire - Michelle Duncan Sister Drummond - Gina McKee Tommy Nettle - Daniel Mays Danny Hardman - Alfie Allen ... Other perfs are strong down the line, with vets like Vanessa Redgrave... (Variety)
Oscar nom favorites Jan 22, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave, "Atonement". Susan Sarandon, "In the Valley of Elah". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Predicting the 2008 Oscars Jan 21, 2008
" It's great to have her back, in her first big-screen role since 2004, and she's never really disappointing. But this role just wasn't juicy enough for her to be considered a serious contender for the big prize come Feb. 24. But don't count out: Vanessa Redgrave, for "Atonement"; Adrienne Shelley, for "Waitress" BEST ACTOR Could Johnny Depp pull of the upset?The favorite: Daniel Day-Lewis, for "There Will Be Blood. " Every year there are a precious few can't-misses, but this appears to be one... (The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com)
Irons to make National play debut Jan 17, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave will star in The Year Of Magical Thinking, based on the memoirs of widow Joan Didion and has already wowed critics on Broadway. It will also tour the UK after its London run. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Movie Reviews Jan 15, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave also appears and lends weight to the film's final tragic moments. Joe Wright's direction delivers clues to that tragedy along the way, but also impresses with the beauty and grace that made his "Pride and Prejudice" such a success. (University News, MO)
* Lies, guilt and stiff upper lips Jan 11, 2008
STARRING:James Mcavoy (Robbie Turner), Keira Knightley (Cecilia Tallis), Romola Garai (Briony Tallis At 18), Saoirse Ronan (Briony At 13) , Vanessa Redgrave (Older Briony), Brenda Blethyn (Grace Turner) ... Romola Garai has taken over the role of Briony (in a coda, she will age gracefully into Vanessa Redgrave), who works as a nurse in London. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Men of the Deeps in concert next week Jan 10, 2008
And as recently as September 1999 the men traveled to Kosovo in the former Republic of Yugoslavia where, at the request of Canada s Department of Foreign Affairs, they performed in a gala festival organized by actress Vanessa Redgrave on behalf of the United Nations Children s Fund. The musical director of the Men of the Deeps is John C. (Jack) O Donnell, retired Professor of Music and Professor Emeritus at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Atonement is frontrunner for triumph at the Baftas Jan 9, 2008
One of the most fiercely-contested categories may be best supporting actress, a list of 15 which features four stars from Atonement: Brenda Blethyn, Romola Garai, Saoirse Ronan and Vanessa Redgrave. Tim Bevan, co-chairman of Working Title, said they were delighted by the nominations. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Vogue names Queen among fashion greats Jan 9, 2008
Actors nominated in the Top 50 Definitive List of Today's Glamorous Women include Vanessa Redgrave, Pride and Prejudice star Rosamund Pike, and Charlotte Rampling. Dame Helen Mirren, 62, who won an Oscar for her role as the Queen, in the film of the same name, was also recognised for her style. (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Winners list Jan 8, 2008
Best Supporting Actress Cate Blanchett, "I'm Not There" Catherine Keener, "Into the Wild" Vanessa Redgrave, "Atonement" Amy Ryan, "Gone Baby Gone"(Winner) Tilda Swinton, "Michael Clayton". Best Young Actor Michael Cera, "Juno" Michael Cera, "Superbad" Freddie Highmore, "August Rush" Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, "The Kite Runner"(Winner) Edward Sanders, "Sweeney Todd". (Los Angeles Times)
'Atonement' leads BAFTA longlist Jan 6, 2008
"Atonement" has nods in every category for which it is eligible, but its clear overall lead is due to having four runners in the supporting actress race - Brenda Blethyn, Romola Garai, Saoirse Ronan and Vanessa Redgrave. Other pics that figure strongly include "The Bourne Ultimatum" (11 entries), "Control" (10) and "Lust, Caution" (10), all of which are contenders for best film. (Variety)
Hey, Oscar! Don't forget about these actors in the big race Jan 4, 2008
Vanessa Redgrave Atonement. As the aged, remorseful sister, she is on screen for all of 6 minutes and 55 seconds. (USA Today -- Life)
Predicting The Future Dec 30, 2007
Overrated: Julia Roberts, "Charlie Wilson's War"; Vanessa Redgrave, "Atonement.". Underrated: Jennifer Garner, "Juno.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Capsule reviews of feature films Dec 30, 2007
With Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Vanessa Redgrave and the astonishing Saoirse Ronan. 2 hrs. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Star of Atonement Romola Garai talks about regrets Dec 28, 2007
Garai's interpretation of Briony (also played in her later years by Vanessa Redgrave) came from her own reading of McEwan's book, rather than through her on-set meeting with the author. I didn't talk to him about anything,'' she says. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
The best films of 2007 Dec 28, 2007
Watch as Vanessa Redgrave tells the truth and see if you aren't moved. 2. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
2007: The year of big-star movie flops Dec 28, 2007
In addition to the above-mentioned duds, her star power combined with that of Vanessa Redgrave, Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Natasha Richardson and Glenn Close could tastefully scare up only $12. 4 million worth of business for the critically drubbed Evening. (MSNBC -- News)
Worthington: The Guantnamo Britons Dec 24, 2007
Granting bail to both men set at 50,000 (much of which was paid by actress and human rights campaigner Vanessa Redgrave) the judge, Timothy Workman, dismissed prosecution claims that they would flee abroad or engage in terrorist acts, and declared, in El-Bannas case, The prosecution concerns about offences being committed are outweighed by the detailed review being carried out in the US. He did, however, insist on tough bail conditions, including the imposition of a curfew,... (Zmag.org)
Several drafts later, 'Atonement' screenwriter got it right Dec 23, 2007
The original draft was longer, more literary, with a voiceover, a framing device featuring Vanessa Redgrave who plays a character in her later years, and simultaneous treatment of World War II scenes on the beach at Dunkirk, France, and in a British hospital. The action cut back and forth. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Into the Wild' tops SAG nominations Dec 22, 2007
SUPPORTING ACTORCasey Affleck - "The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford"Javier Bardem - "No Country For Old Men" Tommy Lee Jones - "No Country for Old Men"Hal Holbrook - "Into the Wild"Tom Wilkinson - "Michael ClaytonSUPPORTING ACTRESSCate Blanchett - "Im Not There"Ruby Dee - "American Gangster" Catherine Keener - "Into the Wild" Amy Ryan - "Gone Baby Gone" Tilda Swinton - "Michael Clayton" ENSEMBLE CAST"3:10 to Yuma" - Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Peter Fonda, Gretchen... (Variety)
Two freed Guantanamo inmates released on bail Dec 21, 2007
Mr Banna, who has five children, was freed after his supporters, including the actress Vanessa Redgrave, agreed to be sureties for his 50,000 bail. District judge Timothy Workman, sitting at Westminster magistrates' court, set further conditions on his release that Mr Banna obeys a curfew and lives at his home in Dollis Hill, north-west London. (Independent)
Check out the movie and TV nominees Dec 21, 2007
Vanessa Redgrave, The Fever. Gena Rowlands, What If God Were the Sun. (USA Today -- Life)
Guantnamo pair wanted by Spain Dec 21, 2007
Pair accused of being in Madrid cell of al-Qaida Vanessa Redgrave pays 40,000 bail after arrests ... The pair were released on bail yesterday - 40,000 of it paid by the actor Vanessa Redgrave - pending a full hearing of the extradition request. (Guardian Unlimited)
Preview: Atonement Dec 19, 2007
The lies of others - Film - Entertainment - smh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
2007's acting picks Dec 19, 2007
Runners up: Vanessa Redgrave, Atonement. She's not on the screen much, but she sure makes an impact when she is. (The Palm Beach Post)
Actor who needs no atonement Dec 16, 2007
A brief, powerful coda, set at the end of the 20th century and with Vanessa Redgrave as the now elderly Briony, closes a story that has a guarded, accumulative power and a sense of how some lives are forever defined by the mistakes made within them. "I had some vague ideas about what would be good for the character in general. I said to Joe that she should be vacant," notes Garai. (The Age)
London critics love 'Control,' 'Atonement' Dec 16, 2007
"Atonement" is nominated for British actor (James McAvoy), British actress (Keira Knightley), British supporting actress (Saoirse Ronan, who's Irish, and Vanessa Redgrave), screenwriter (Christopher Hampton) and British acting breakthrough (Ronan again) ... Vanessa Redgrave -- "Atonement". (Variety)
