Quinn Donoghue, whose long career as a Hollywood publicist included beating the drum for Superman, Pink Panther and Three Musketeers films, Steven Soderbergh’s The Limey and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s 21 Grams, has died. He was 86.
Donoghue died Dec. 28 in Los Angeles, his son Alex Donoghue announced.
Donoghue also served as a unit publicist on Norman Jewison’s Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Quest for Fire (1981), Roman Polanski’s Frantic (1988) and Bitter Moon (1992), Michael Caton-Jones’ Rob Roy (1995), Robert Altman’s Kansas City (1996) and Ridley Scott’s Gladiator (2000) and Kingdom of Heaven (2005).
He did publicity for Blake Edwards’ The Pink Panther (1963), The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) and The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) and Richard Lester’s The Three Musketeers (1973), The Four Musketeers: Milady’s Revenge (1974) and The Return of the Musketeers (1989), Superman II (1980) and Superman III (1983) and Cuba (1979).
Plus, he produced several films,...
Donoghue died Dec. 28 in Los Angeles, his son Alex Donoghue announced.
Donoghue also served as a unit publicist on Norman Jewison’s Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Quest for Fire (1981), Roman Polanski’s Frantic (1988) and Bitter Moon (1992), Michael Caton-Jones’ Rob Roy (1995), Robert Altman’s Kansas City (1996) and Ridley Scott’s Gladiator (2000) and Kingdom of Heaven (2005).
He did publicity for Blake Edwards’ The Pink Panther (1963), The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) and The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) and Richard Lester’s The Three Musketeers (1973), The Four Musketeers: Milady’s Revenge (1974) and The Return of the Musketeers (1989), Superman II (1980) and Superman III (1983) and Cuba (1979).
Plus, he produced several films,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles – Raquel Welch never let anyone define who she was, despite being touted as a sex symbol in her early career. She defined sexy in films such as “One Million Years B.C.,” “Fantastic Voyage” and the 1970s Three Musketeers series. The movie star and entrepreneur died at age 82 at her home in Los Angeles.
She was born in Chicago as Jo Raquel Tejada (her father was Bolivian). Her family moved to California and she desired a theatrical and dance career, attending San Diego State College on a theater arts scholarship. After marrying her high school sweetheart James Welch – they separated after having two children together – she began her early career in film as Raquel Welch … her agent advised her against a Latina last name. Her first credited film role was in “A Swingin’ Summer” (1964).
Raquel Welch in Chicago circa 2010
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com...
She was born in Chicago as Jo Raquel Tejada (her father was Bolivian). Her family moved to California and she desired a theatrical and dance career, attending San Diego State College on a theater arts scholarship. After marrying her high school sweetheart James Welch – they separated after having two children together – she began her early career in film as Raquel Welch … her agent advised her against a Latina last name. Her first credited film role was in “A Swingin’ Summer” (1964).
Raquel Welch in Chicago circa 2010
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com...
- 2/16/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
We are saddened to hear about the passing of legendary actress Raquel Welch, who starred as Loana in Ray Harryhausen's 1966 classic 'One Million Years B.C'. An iconic role which spawned one of the most famous movie posters ever. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/vQW5tj52mk
— Ray Harryhausen (@Ray_Harryhausen) February 15, 2023
Tributes were paid last night to One Million Years BC star Raquel Welch, who has died at the age of 82.
The US star, who won a Golden Globe for The Three Musketeers, passed away after a brief illness, her manager said.
Among those paying tribute were her Legally Blonde co-star Reese Witherspoon, who tweeted: "So sad to hear about Raquel Welch's passing. I loved working with her on Legally Blonde. She was elegant , professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her...
— Ray Harryhausen (@Ray_Harryhausen) February 15, 2023
Tributes were paid last night to One Million Years BC star Raquel Welch, who has died at the age of 82.
The US star, who won a Golden Globe for The Three Musketeers, passed away after a brief illness, her manager said.
Among those paying tribute were her Legally Blonde co-star Reese Witherspoon, who tweeted: "So sad to hear about Raquel Welch's passing. I loved working with her on Legally Blonde. She was elegant , professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her...
- 2/16/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
After partnering on the anticipated saga “The Three Musketeers,” Pathé and Chapter 2 are re-teaming on “The Count of Monte Cristo,” another classic by Alexandre Dumas.
Directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, the sprawling adventure movie will star Pierre Niney as Monte Cristo, who is considered an iconic figure of French literature.
Dimitri Rassam, president of Chapter 2, a Mediawan company, and Pathé are producing the movie which will start shooting on location in France in July.
Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière are prolific screenwriters whose recent credits include the two-part epic “The Three Musketeers.” They have directed a raft of popular films, including “What’s in the Name?”
“‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is one of the greatest stories ever told. A veritable myth mixing several cinematic genres – adventure and thriller is layered on top of an immensely powerful love story,” said Delaporte and de la Patelliere.
Directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, the sprawling adventure movie will star Pierre Niney as Monte Cristo, who is considered an iconic figure of French literature.
Dimitri Rassam, president of Chapter 2, a Mediawan company, and Pathé are producing the movie which will start shooting on location in France in July.
Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière are prolific screenwriters whose recent credits include the two-part epic “The Three Musketeers.” They have directed a raft of popular films, including “What’s in the Name?”
“‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is one of the greatest stories ever told. A veritable myth mixing several cinematic genres – adventure and thriller is layered on top of an immensely powerful love story,” said Delaporte and de la Patelliere.
- 2/10/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Chris O’Donnell has signed with Gersh for representation.
The Hollywood film and TV actor currently stars as G. Callen in the CBS police procedural NCIS: Los Angeles, now in its 14th and final season.
Last year, O’Donnell and NCIS: LA cast member LL Cool J teamed to executive produce the reality dance competition series Come Dance With Me at CBS. The show features talented young dancers from across the country who invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize.
In 2015, O’Donnell earned a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame for his entertainment career. His TV credits include The Company and Grey’s Anatomy, and O’Donnell made his Broadway stage debut in Arthur Miller’s play The Man Who Had All the Luck, opposite Samantha Mathis.
The Hollywood film and TV actor currently stars as G. Callen in the CBS police procedural NCIS: Los Angeles, now in its 14th and final season.
Last year, O’Donnell and NCIS: LA cast member LL Cool J teamed to executive produce the reality dance competition series Come Dance With Me at CBS. The show features talented young dancers from across the country who invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize.
In 2015, O’Donnell earned a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame for his entertainment career. His TV credits include The Company and Grey’s Anatomy, and O’Donnell made his Broadway stage debut in Arthur Miller’s play The Man Who Had All the Luck, opposite Samantha Mathis.
- 2/9/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hey, "The Tonight Show With Host Jimmy Fallon" fans. Tonight, February 7, 2023, NBC is going to serve up a brand new episode of The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon, and we've got a brief preview of who will be on tonight. You guys are going to see an actor, a comedian and a musical performance. Let's get into it. The first description lets us know that 66 year old Austrian/German actor Christoph Waltz. Christoph has been involved in productions like: "No Time To Die" movie, Horrible Bosses 2 movie, Django Unchained movie, The Three Musketeers, Water For Elephants movie, The Green Hornet movie, Inglourious Basterds movie, Gun-Shy and many more. Christopher's most recent productions include: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, Dead for a Dollar. Some future gigs he has coming up are: "The Portable Door" and "The Consultant." We might see Christoph discuss some of those projects with Jimmy tonight.
- 2/7/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Tár writer/director Todd Field discusses a few of his favorite movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Dana Gould’s trailer commentary
Tár (2022)
Man With A Movie Camera (1929)
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
The Big Parade (1925)
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
The Crowd (1928)
Star Wars (1977)
The Servant (1963)
Parasite (2019) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Dennis Cozzalio’s review
The Three Musketeers (1973) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Figures In A Landscape (1970)
M (1931)
M (1951)
I Am Cuba (1964)
The Cranes Are Flying (1957) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Letter Never Sent (1960)
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965)
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (1969)
The Towering Inferno (1974) – George Hickenlooper’s trailer commentary
The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)
The Sting (1973)
The World of Henry Orient (1964) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary
Thelma And Louise (1991)
Murmur Of The Heart (1971)
The Silent World (1956)
Opening Night (1977)
The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie (1976) – Larry Karaszewski’s...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Dana Gould’s trailer commentary
Tár (2022)
Man With A Movie Camera (1929)
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
The Big Parade (1925)
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
The Crowd (1928)
Star Wars (1977)
The Servant (1963)
Parasite (2019) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Dennis Cozzalio’s review
The Three Musketeers (1973) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Figures In A Landscape (1970)
M (1931)
M (1951)
I Am Cuba (1964)
The Cranes Are Flying (1957) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Letter Never Sent (1960)
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965)
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (1969)
The Towering Inferno (1974) – George Hickenlooper’s trailer commentary
The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)
The Sting (1973)
The World of Henry Orient (1964) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary
Thelma And Louise (1991)
Murmur Of The Heart (1971)
The Silent World (1956)
Opening Night (1977)
The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie (1976) – Larry Karaszewski’s...
- 1/10/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Texas actors, dust off your stage skills for an amazing theater opportunity next season! Mary Moody Northen Theatre has an open casting call for equity actors for its upcoming 2018-2019 season. The theater is located at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. Auditions are taking place locally. Mary Moody Northen Theatre is at the center of the performing arts training at St. Edward’s University. The theater is currently one of the few undergraduate-only programs with hands-on professional training for young actors. The upcoming season includes “Men on Boats,” written by Shaun Sides, “The Three Musketeers,” written by Megan Monaghan, and “Spring Awakening,” with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik. More details about the productions are available on the casting notice. The theater is seeking equity actors to serve as guest artists during the season. Male and female talent, aged 18 and older, is encouraged to schedule an audition.
- 6/18/2018
- backstage.com
Can a pirate be a substitute monster? Hammer Films gives yet another genre a spin with this box-office winner that launched a sideline in costume adventures. The Hammer crew makes it work: Christopher Lee, Marla Landi, Marie Devereaux, Michael Ripper, Oliver Reed and Andrew Keir, plus yank assistance from Kerwin Mathews and Glenn Corbett.
The Pirates of Blood River
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1962 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 87 min. / Street Date October 17, 2017 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store / 29.95
Starring: Kerwin Mathews, Christopher Lee, Andrew Keir, Glenn Corbett, Marla Landi, Michael Ripper, Peter Arne, Oliver Reed, Marie Devereux.
Cinematography: Arthur Grant
Production Design: Bernard Robinson
Art Direction: Don Mingaye
Film Editor: Eric Boyd-Perkins
Original Music: Gary Hughes
Written by John Hunter, John Gilling, Jimmy Sangster
Produced by Michael Carreras, Anthony Nelson-Keys
Directed by John Gilling
Hammer Films didn’t start out as a horror studio, but after their big Technicolor successes in 1957-...
The Pirates of Blood River
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1962 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 87 min. / Street Date October 17, 2017 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store / 29.95
Starring: Kerwin Mathews, Christopher Lee, Andrew Keir, Glenn Corbett, Marla Landi, Michael Ripper, Peter Arne, Oliver Reed, Marie Devereux.
Cinematography: Arthur Grant
Production Design: Bernard Robinson
Art Direction: Don Mingaye
Film Editor: Eric Boyd-Perkins
Original Music: Gary Hughes
Written by John Hunter, John Gilling, Jimmy Sangster
Produced by Michael Carreras, Anthony Nelson-Keys
Directed by John Gilling
Hammer Films didn’t start out as a horror studio, but after their big Technicolor successes in 1957-...
- 11/4/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
I guess there are plenty of adults now too young to remember when Christopher Reeve made his debut as The Man of Steel. It was a massive hit across the full spectrum of moviegoers. Warners is taking good care of everyone’s favorite undocumented visitor from Planet Krypton, and has assembled two separate cuts of his big-screen premiere.
Superman: The Movie
Blu-ray
2-Film Collection
Warner Bros.
1978 / Color / 2:40 widescreen / 188 min. Extended Cut + 151 min. Special Edition orig. 143 min. / Street Date October 10, 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, Jack O’Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Maria Schell, Terence Stamp, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York, Jeff East, Marc McClure, Sarah Douglas, Harry Andrews, Diane Sherry, Randy Jurgensen, Larry Hagman, John Ratzenberger, Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill.
Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Film Editors: Stuart Baird, Michael Ellis
Production Design: John Barry
Assistant Director: Vincent Winter...
Superman: The Movie
Blu-ray
2-Film Collection
Warner Bros.
1978 / Color / 2:40 widescreen / 188 min. Extended Cut + 151 min. Special Edition orig. 143 min. / Street Date October 10, 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, Jack O’Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Maria Schell, Terence Stamp, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York, Jeff East, Marc McClure, Sarah Douglas, Harry Andrews, Diane Sherry, Randy Jurgensen, Larry Hagman, John Ratzenberger, Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill.
Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Film Editors: Stuart Baird, Michael Ellis
Production Design: John Barry
Assistant Director: Vincent Winter...
- 10/10/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Collider is reporting that after much deliberation, Marvel Studios has decided to shoot The Avengers: Infinity War film and Avengers 4 separately. Initially, the plan was to film the two movies at the same time, with the intention of potentially filming scenes for both movies on the same day. The benefits of filming the two movies separately was addressed by Kevin Feige.
“We’re doing them one right after another… It became too complicated to cross-board them like that, and we found ourselves—again, something would always pay the price. We wanted to be able to focus and shoot one movie and then focus and shoot another movie.”
This isn't the first superhero movie with similar filming schedules that changed course to focus on the first film. The movies in question were Superman: The Movie and Superman 2. Produced by Illya and Alexander Salkind, they intended to film the movies simultaneously,...
“We’re doing them one right after another… It became too complicated to cross-board them like that, and we found ourselves—again, something would always pay the price. We wanted to be able to focus and shoot one movie and then focus and shoot another movie.”
This isn't the first superhero movie with similar filming schedules that changed course to focus on the first film. The movies in question were Superman: The Movie and Superman 2. Produced by Illya and Alexander Salkind, they intended to film the movies simultaneously,...
- 4/22/2017
- by Tim Jousma
- LRMonline.com
Recently I watched Richard Lester's Royal Flash (1975), starring Malcolm McDowell, for the first time. Adapted by author George MacDonald Fraser from his own novel, it's a broad and sprightly comic adventure that I thoroughly enjoyed. To be frank, I only purchased Twilight Time's Blu-ray, available since 2013, because it was on sale. I had no memory of the film's U.S. theatrical release in the fall of 1975 and didn't recall any raves about it, either. Also, I've never read any of the acclaimed books by Fraser, a popular series that placed the disreputable Harry Flashman in the center of meticulously researched historical adventures. But I saw and thoroughly enjoyed The Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers, first during their theatrical releases and then again...
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- 2/17/2017
- Screen Anarchy
By Lee Pfeiffer
Charlton Heston fans will appreciate the fact that one of his few major films not to be released on home video has finally made it to DVD through MGM. "Number One" (released in certain countries under the title "Pro") is an off-beat vehicle for the superstar, who was then at his peak of popularity. The fact that the movie under-performed at the box-office and failed to score with critics didn't diminish Heston's status as a leading man. He would go on to star in such hits as "The Omega Man", "Skyjacked", "Soylent Green" "Earthquake", "Midway"and "Airport '75"- with cameos in the popular "The Three Musketeers" and "The Four Musketeers". The poor response to "Number One" doesn't diminish its many merits - and the fact that Heston was willing to play against type in a largely unsympathetic role. For the film, he reunited with director Tom Gries,...
Charlton Heston fans will appreciate the fact that one of his few major films not to be released on home video has finally made it to DVD through MGM. "Number One" (released in certain countries under the title "Pro") is an off-beat vehicle for the superstar, who was then at his peak of popularity. The fact that the movie under-performed at the box-office and failed to score with critics didn't diminish Heston's status as a leading man. He would go on to star in such hits as "The Omega Man", "Skyjacked", "Soylent Green" "Earthquake", "Midway"and "Airport '75"- with cameos in the popular "The Three Musketeers" and "The Four Musketeers". The poor response to "Number One" doesn't diminish its many merits - and the fact that Heston was willing to play against type in a largely unsympathetic role. For the film, he reunited with director Tom Gries,...
- 5/21/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Frank Finlay, the British actor known for his performances on stage and screen, including his Oscar-nominated turn as Iago across from Laurence Olivier in 1965's Othello, passed away from heart failure this Saturday. His son, David, shared the news on Facebook. Finlay was 89.On film, Finlay starred in Richard Lester's adaptations of The Three Musketeers (1973) and Four Musketeers (1974), as well as Richard Eyre’s The Ploughman’s Lunch (1983), and Roman Polanski's The Pianist (2002). Finlay spent much of his career onstage, performing during the early days of the the English Stage Company at the Royal Court and Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company. On television, he starred in the BBC's six-part series Casanova (1971), as well as several filmed theater productions on the network. Though Finlay received the Cbe (Commander Order of the British Empire) in 1984, he was never knighted. "Perhaps I haven't been high-profile enough," Finlay joked to the...
- 2/1/2016
- by Jackson McHenry
- Vulture
Frank Finlay, the British actor known for his Oscar-nominated work as Iago in Othello and 1975's The Three Musketeers, has died, according to his website. He was 89. "We are very saddened to announce that Frank died today 30th January 2016 at home surrounded by his family," the statement read. "He was a fine actor and will be very much missed by his friends and family." Finlay, who was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Doreen Shepherd, had over 100 credits to his name and last appeared in the U.K.'s television mini-series Four Seasons in 2009. Notable roles include Casanova...
- 2/1/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- PEOPLE.com
Frank Finlay, the British actor known for his Oscar-nominated work as Iago in Othello and 1975's The Three Musketeers, has died, according to his website. He was 89. "We are very saddened to announce that Frank died today 30th January 2016 at home surrounded by his family," the statement read. "He was a fine actor and will be very much missed by his friends and family." Finlay, who was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Doreen Shepherd, had over 100 credits to his name and last appeared in the U.K.'s television mini-series Four Seasons in 2009. Notable roles include Casanova...
- 2/1/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- PEOPLE.com
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the life and career of the late actor Christopher Lee, Lee, who passed Sunday June 11 at the age of 93. (Our obit is here.) The British actor owned Dracula through nine movies and also played the Frankenstein monster and Fu Manchu. TCM will play eight of Lee's films on Monday, June 22. He boasted 275 film credits including Peter Jackson’s "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and four films with director Tim Burton. Read More: Rip Christopher Lee, Who Played Dracula 9 Times The following is the complete schedule for "TCM Remembers Christopher Lee" – Monday, June 22: 6:15 a.m. The Mummy (1959) 8:00 a.m. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 9:30 a.m. Horror of Dracula (1959) 11:00 a.m. Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966) 12:45 p.m. Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1969) 2:30 p.m. Horror Express (1972) 4:00 p.m. The Three Musketeers (1972) 6:00 p.m. The Four Musketeers...
- 6/12/2015
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the life and career of acclaimed British actor Christopher Lee, whose haunting, intimidating performances as Count Dracula, the Frankenstein monster and Fu Manchu made him an icon of horror films with an eight film tribute on Monday, June 22.
Lee, who passed Sunday June 7th at the age of 93, had long career which emcompased more than 275 credits including Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy and four films with director Tim Burton.
The following is the complete schedule for TCM’s tribute to Christopher Lee:
TCM Remembers Christopher Lee – Monday, June 22
6:15 a.m. The Mummy (1959)
8:00 a.m. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
9:30 a.m. Horror of Dracula (1959)
11:00 a.m. Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966)
12:45 p.m. Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1969)
2:30 p.m. Horror Express (1972)
4:00 p.m. The Three Musketeers (1972)
6:00 p.m. The Four Musketeers (1975)
(All...
Lee, who passed Sunday June 7th at the age of 93, had long career which emcompased more than 275 credits including Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy and four films with director Tim Burton.
The following is the complete schedule for TCM’s tribute to Christopher Lee:
TCM Remembers Christopher Lee – Monday, June 22
6:15 a.m. The Mummy (1959)
8:00 a.m. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
9:30 a.m. Horror of Dracula (1959)
11:00 a.m. Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966)
12:45 p.m. Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1969)
2:30 p.m. Horror Express (1972)
4:00 p.m. The Three Musketeers (1972)
6:00 p.m. The Four Musketeers (1975)
(All...
- 6/12/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Artist Jeff Marshall created this tribute to Sir Christopher Lee, which was presented to him by Cinema Retro publishers Lee Pfeiffer and Dave Worrall.
By Lee Pfeiffer
Sir Christopher Lee, the acclaimed British actor, passed away last Sunday in London. He was 93 years old. The family waited to make the announcement until all family members could be notified. Lee was an early contributor to Cinema Retro magazine and periodically provided interviews and personal insights into the making of his films. We, along with movie lovers everywhere, mourn his loss. Lee was more often than not associated with the horror film genre, a fact that often frustrated him. He would routinely point out that he made many diverse films and played many diverse roles in movies of all genres, from comedies to westerns. For many years he was most closely associated with the films of Hammer studios, the British production firm...
By Lee Pfeiffer
Sir Christopher Lee, the acclaimed British actor, passed away last Sunday in London. He was 93 years old. The family waited to make the announcement until all family members could be notified. Lee was an early contributor to Cinema Retro magazine and periodically provided interviews and personal insights into the making of his films. We, along with movie lovers everywhere, mourn his loss. Lee was more often than not associated with the horror film genre, a fact that often frustrated him. He would routinely point out that he made many diverse films and played many diverse roles in movies of all genres, from comedies to westerns. For many years he was most closely associated with the films of Hammer studios, the British production firm...
- 6/11/2015
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Christopher Lee has died at age 93. The veteran actor died at 8.30am on Sunday, June 7 at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Telegraph reports: “He had been treated there for respiratory problems and heart failure over the preceding three weeks and turned 93 in hospital. Lady Lee chose to delay the public announcement of Sir Christopher’s passing until she had informed close family members. The couple were married for more than 50 years.”
Sir Christopher Lee, 1922-2015. Here’s Sir Christopher in perhaps his most iconic Hammer role, as Count Dracula. pic.twitter.com/aut4FYBqqV
— Hammer (@hammerfilms) June 11, 2015
Lee appeared in more than 250 movies, but for many was forever known as the vampire Count Dracula in a slew of “Hammer Horror” movies — the gory, gothic thrillers churned out by the British studio in the 1950s and 1960s that became hugely popular.
Christopher Frank Carandini Lee was born on May 27, 1922. He...
Telegraph reports: “He had been treated there for respiratory problems and heart failure over the preceding three weeks and turned 93 in hospital. Lady Lee chose to delay the public announcement of Sir Christopher’s passing until she had informed close family members. The couple were married for more than 50 years.”
Sir Christopher Lee, 1922-2015. Here’s Sir Christopher in perhaps his most iconic Hammer role, as Count Dracula. pic.twitter.com/aut4FYBqqV
— Hammer (@hammerfilms) June 11, 2015
Lee appeared in more than 250 movies, but for many was forever known as the vampire Count Dracula in a slew of “Hammer Horror” movies — the gory, gothic thrillers churned out by the British studio in the 1950s and 1960s that became hugely popular.
Christopher Frank Carandini Lee was born on May 27, 1922. He...
- 6/11/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93.
The actor was best known for his work with Hammer Horror, as well as The Wicker Man and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Lee died at 8.30am on Sunday (June 7) at London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, The Telegraph reports.
He had been undergoing treatment for respiratory problems and heart failure over the last few weeks.
Born in London in 1922, Lee worked as an office clerk before enlisting in the Raf in World War II.
He trained as an actor in the Rank Organisation, and appeared in several films before his breakthrough role in 1958's Hammer Horror Dracula.
Christopher Lee 1922-2015: 6 of the acting icon's greatest movie roles
Lee played Count Dracula opposite Peter Cushing's Van Helsing, and went on to play Dracula several times more in more Hammer films.
Other key Lee roles included The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes...
The actor was best known for his work with Hammer Horror, as well as The Wicker Man and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Lee died at 8.30am on Sunday (June 7) at London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, The Telegraph reports.
He had been undergoing treatment for respiratory problems and heart failure over the last few weeks.
Born in London in 1922, Lee worked as an office clerk before enlisting in the Raf in World War II.
He trained as an actor in the Rank Organisation, and appeared in several films before his breakthrough role in 1958's Hammer Horror Dracula.
Christopher Lee 1922-2015: 6 of the acting icon's greatest movie roles
Lee played Count Dracula opposite Peter Cushing's Van Helsing, and went on to play Dracula several times more in more Hammer films.
Other key Lee roles included The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes...
- 6/11/2015
- Digital Spy
Gijón Film Festival logo It's not very often you can say that Terry Gilliam was your warm-up act but it happened to me last night. Well, that's how I'm going to spin it when I'm 90. As part of the Fipresci critic's jury at Gijón Film Festival I was presented on stage at the opening ceremony along with my fellow jurors Spanish culture journalist Eduardo Guillot and Russian critic Victoria Smirnova, right after the former Python - the star of the evening - had received his Prize of Honour (Premio Honorífico) from the festival.
Gilliam, who turns 74 today, also received a rousing Spanish rendition of Happy Birthday. Accepting the award, he said he wanted to share it with director Richard Lester - also at the ceremony to present the Women in Cinema (Premio Mujeres de Cine) award to Costume Designer Yvonne Blake (The Three Musketeers, Superman, Casanova).
He said Lester's work had "inspired.
Gilliam, who turns 74 today, also received a rousing Spanish rendition of Happy Birthday. Accepting the award, he said he wanted to share it with director Richard Lester - also at the ceremony to present the Women in Cinema (Premio Mujeres de Cine) award to Costume Designer Yvonne Blake (The Three Musketeers, Superman, Casanova).
He said Lester's work had "inspired.
- 11/22/2014
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Superman’s first big-screen outing convinced audiences and Hollywood bean counters alike that a man really could fly — and in that pre Comic-Con culture, Superman had the skies all to himself. There was no Spider-Man movie or Batman movie to hold fans over until Superman was ready to fly again, a full three years after the original. So when Superman II was finally released in the United States — a full six months after it had premiered in Australia and Europe (!) — it was like the second coming.
In the original film, Superman (Christopher Reeve) merely had to dispatch a megalomaniacal real...
In the original film, Superman (Christopher Reeve) merely had to dispatch a megalomaniacal real...
- 4/10/2014
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW.com - PopWatch
Actor and director who brought dark good looks and a commanding presence to his roles
Austrian by birth, Swiss by circumstance and international by reputation, Maximilian Schell, who has died aged 83, was a distinguished actor, director, writer and producer. However, he will be best remembered as an actor, especially for his Oscar-winning performance in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) – an early highlight among scores of television and movie appearances. He also directed opera, worked tirelessly in the theatre and made six feature films, including Marlene (1984) - a tantalising portrait of Dietrich, his co-star in Judgment, who is heard being interviewed but not seen, except in movie extracts.
Schell courted controversy and much of his work, including The Pedestrian (1973), dealt with the second world war, its attendant crimes and the notion of collective guilt. In 1990, when he was offered a special award for his contributions to German film, he refused to accept it.
Austrian by birth, Swiss by circumstance and international by reputation, Maximilian Schell, who has died aged 83, was a distinguished actor, director, writer and producer. However, he will be best remembered as an actor, especially for his Oscar-winning performance in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) – an early highlight among scores of television and movie appearances. He also directed opera, worked tirelessly in the theatre and made six feature films, including Marlene (1984) - a tantalising portrait of Dietrich, his co-star in Judgment, who is heard being interviewed but not seen, except in movie extracts.
Schell courted controversy and much of his work, including The Pedestrian (1973), dealt with the second world war, its attendant crimes and the notion of collective guilt. In 1990, when he was offered a special award for his contributions to German film, he refused to accept it.
- 2/3/2014
- by Brian Baxter
- The Guardian - Film News
A special event is taking place this Wednesday in Los Angeles, CA. The 40th anniversary of screening of Richard Lester’s The Three Musketeers will take place, with star Richard (Aramis) Chamberlain scheduled to appear in person, and others are due to be announced. The screening is part of the Landmark Theatres’ Anniversary Classics Series with Stephen Farber of Reel Talk. The film will be shown on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm. For advanced tickets visit the theater’s official website here.
The Landmark is located at 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064. For more information, call the theater at (310) 470 – 0492. - Todd Garbarini...
The Landmark is located at 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064. For more information, call the theater at (310) 470 – 0492. - Todd Garbarini...
- 1/11/2014
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
British director Richard Lester has been named the recipient of the 2014 Career Achievement Award by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Lester, 81, is best known for the two films he made with the Beatles, 1964’s “A Hard Day’s Night” and 1965’s “Help!” His movies of the ‘60s and ‘70s, many of them humorous and hyperkinetic, also included “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Petulia” and “The Three Musketeers.” The Beatles’ films not only shocked many who thought that rock ‘n’ roll movies were disposable trash, they helped the band cement its central place in pop.
- 10/13/2013
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Actor known for roles as Count Dracula and Lord of the Rings' Saruman will be honoured at London film festival
Lord of the Rings star Christopher Lee has been awarded a prestigious BFI Fellowship. The presentation will be made on 19 October at Banqueting House, Whitehall, during the London film festival, the BFI's premier event.
The BFI Fellowship is an award given "to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution to film or television". 2012's honorees were actor Helena Bonham Carter and director Tim Burton. In 2011, writer-director David Cronenberg and actor-director Ralph Fiennes were recipients.
In a statement, Lee said: "It is a great privilege to be included amongst such a distinguished group of predecessors who have received this award from the BFI."
Although he secured his first film role in 1948, Lee, 91, will always be associated with the string of gothic-horror roles he undertook for Hammer Films, including The Curse of Frankenstein...
Lord of the Rings star Christopher Lee has been awarded a prestigious BFI Fellowship. The presentation will be made on 19 October at Banqueting House, Whitehall, during the London film festival, the BFI's premier event.
The BFI Fellowship is an award given "to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution to film or television". 2012's honorees were actor Helena Bonham Carter and director Tim Burton. In 2011, writer-director David Cronenberg and actor-director Ralph Fiennes were recipients.
In a statement, Lee said: "It is a great privilege to be included amongst such a distinguished group of predecessors who have received this award from the BFI."
Although he secured his first film role in 1948, Lee, 91, will always be associated with the string of gothic-horror roles he undertook for Hammer Films, including The Curse of Frankenstein...
- 10/8/2013
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Gina Gershon Bound, Rescue Me, screen icon and Golden GlobeR Award-winner Raquel Welch The Three Musketeers, Legally Blonde, Enrico Colantoni Veronica Mars, Just Shoot Me and Colm Feore The Chronicles of Riddick, Thor stars in the Lifetime Original Movie House of Versace, chronicling Donatella Versace's Gershon inspiring triumph over tragedy by carrying on her brother's powerful legacy after his 1997 slaying. House of Versace will premiere on Saturday, October 5, at 800 pm Etpt.
- 8/15/2013
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, Sam Moffitt, and Tom Stockman
The film career of legendary English actor Sir Christopher Lee began in 1948 and continues to the present day. Lee is best known for his roles in horror films, especially the string of seven Dracula movies he starred in for Hammer Studios between 1958 and 1974, but be may be best known to younger audiences for his roles in the Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. Almost all of the roles that Lee has played have been villains and here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are his ten best.
10. Frankenstein
It’s only fitting that The Curse Of Frankenstein, the film that truly began England’s Hammer Studios’ theatrical run of full color gothic horror epics, should team (well, they’re both in the 1948 Hamlet, but have no scenes together) their greatest stars, Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein...
The film career of legendary English actor Sir Christopher Lee began in 1948 and continues to the present day. Lee is best known for his roles in horror films, especially the string of seven Dracula movies he starred in for Hammer Studios between 1958 and 1974, but be may be best known to younger audiences for his roles in the Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. Almost all of the roles that Lee has played have been villains and here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are his ten best.
10. Frankenstein
It’s only fitting that The Curse Of Frankenstein, the film that truly began England’s Hammer Studios’ theatrical run of full color gothic horror epics, should team (well, they’re both in the 1948 Hamlet, but have no scenes together) their greatest stars, Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein...
- 8/6/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
I came across this 1975 Polish poster for Richard Lester’s The Three Musketeers the other day and was struck by how contemporary it looks, seemingly playing off the aesthetic of Austin Radcliffe’s hugely influential Things Organized Neatly Tumblr. Things Organized Neatly curates photographs of, well, exactly what it says, and though it covers a broad field, the overriding look is a flat arrangement of objects as if on a table photographed from directly above, like these collections of video game ephemera or men’s fall accessories or things that are blue . The idea plays off old technical illustrations like this 19th century print of surgical instruments.
Often Ton features disassemblies in which things are broken down into their composite parts and carefully arranged—like this motorcycle or this inkjet printer—which is really what this poster is doing: distilling Richard Lester’s all-star swashbuckling romp into its salient inanimate objects.
Often Ton features disassemblies in which things are broken down into their composite parts and carefully arranged—like this motorcycle or this inkjet printer—which is really what this poster is doing: distilling Richard Lester’s all-star swashbuckling romp into its salient inanimate objects.
- 3/2/2013
- by Adrian Curry
- MUBI
At the time of its 1972 release, “Cabaret” shattered the saccharine reputation of the movie musical with its edgy take on anti-Semitism, Nazism, abortion and even repressed homosexuality.
But as daring as the material was, actor Michael York says he wasn’t concerned about tackling the role of Brian Roberts, a reserved English academic with a secret fondness for men.
At a press event before a star-studded reunion screening at New York’s Ziegfeld Theater (where “Cabaret” had its original premiere), York recalled, “People did say to me afterward, 'Didn’t you think twice about what [playing a bisexual man] would do to your career?'”
Pointing to the fact that both the stage and film versions of “Cabaret” used gay author Christopher Isherwood’s 1945 book Goodbye To Berlin as their original source material, York added, “The whole reason, of course, that Isherwood was in Berlin was for the sex, which was pretty available … our...
But as daring as the material was, actor Michael York says he wasn’t concerned about tackling the role of Brian Roberts, a reserved English academic with a secret fondness for men.
At a press event before a star-studded reunion screening at New York’s Ziegfeld Theater (where “Cabaret” had its original premiere), York recalled, “People did say to me afterward, 'Didn’t you think twice about what [playing a bisexual man] would do to your career?'”
Pointing to the fact that both the stage and film versions of “Cabaret” used gay author Christopher Isherwood’s 1945 book Goodbye To Berlin as their original source material, York added, “The whole reason, of course, that Isherwood was in Berlin was for the sex, which was pretty available … our...
- 2/6/2013
- by Curtis M. Wong
- Huffington Post
Charismatic star of Polanski's Macbeth and Hitchcock's Frenzy
In the 1970s, it seemed a sure bet that the actor Jon Finch, who has died aged 71, would become a durable film star of some magnitude. He had the dark good looks, the voice, the charisma and the opportunities. At the beginning of his film career, he played the title role in Roman Polanski's The Tragedy of Macbeth (1971) and starred in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972). Around the same time he was offered the chance to replace Sean Connery as James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973). The fact that Finch turned the part down stupefied many commentators.
That Finch never achieved the level of stardom that was anticipated may be attributed to his dislike of the kind of media publicity that goes with it and his self-proclaimed lack of ambition. "I never wanted to be a big star," Finch once said.
In the 1970s, it seemed a sure bet that the actor Jon Finch, who has died aged 71, would become a durable film star of some magnitude. He had the dark good looks, the voice, the charisma and the opportunities. At the beginning of his film career, he played the title role in Roman Polanski's The Tragedy of Macbeth (1971) and starred in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972). Around the same time he was offered the chance to replace Sean Connery as James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973). The fact that Finch turned the part down stupefied many commentators.
That Finch never achieved the level of stardom that was anticipated may be attributed to his dislike of the kind of media publicity that goes with it and his self-proclaimed lack of ambition. "I never wanted to be a big star," Finch once said.
- 1/14/2013
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
Julie Newmar is, of course, the one, the only, the original and best Catwoman, starring in the 1960s TV cult classic series Batman!
But an interview with her for Sos by a short(ish), badly dressed, nerdy man with a Ph.D? Well … if my name were Leonard, I would adjust my glasses and stress about our height difference; if Raj, I would become mute; if Howard, I would hit on her at once; and if it were Sheldon, then I might just faint.
However, if, in an alternate universe, I was a freelance journalist interviewing her for, say, a men’s magazine such as Loaded, I would write that
We met when she tapped me on the shoulder at the patio bar of the Chateau Marmont Hotel on Sunset Boulevard.
She is a very leggy and tall – 5ft 11in (1.80m) – lady, who began her acting career in Hollywood in the 1950s,...
But an interview with her for Sos by a short(ish), badly dressed, nerdy man with a Ph.D? Well … if my name were Leonard, I would adjust my glasses and stress about our height difference; if Raj, I would become mute; if Howard, I would hit on her at once; and if it were Sheldon, then I might just faint.
However, if, in an alternate universe, I was a freelance journalist interviewing her for, say, a men’s magazine such as Loaded, I would write that
We met when she tapped me on the shoulder at the patio bar of the Chateau Marmont Hotel on Sunset Boulevard.
She is a very leggy and tall – 5ft 11in (1.80m) – lady, who began her acting career in Hollywood in the 1950s,...
- 1/13/2013
- by Roger Bourke
- SoundOnSight
Chicago – The characteristics of the classic B-movie during the 1970s and ‘80s usually required prisons, women and uniforms designed to easily tear away. The Music Box Theatre in Chicago will highlight that era on Friday, October 12, when they present “Chained Heat.” One of the co-stars of that essential women’s prison movie, Sybil Danning, will be at the theatre in person to introduce the film.
Born Sybilie Joanna Denninger in Weis, Austria, Danning was the daughter of a U.S. Army major, and spent time between the United States and Austria as she grew up. After trying out working in the dental field and cosmetology, she began modeling and acting in the early 1970s, making her debut in an Austrian film called “Komm nur, mein liebstes Vögelein.” After working her way through that film industry, she began her American career with “Bluebeard” (1972) and “The Three Musketeers” (1973), but was also doing such...
Born Sybilie Joanna Denninger in Weis, Austria, Danning was the daughter of a U.S. Army major, and spent time between the United States and Austria as she grew up. After trying out working in the dental field and cosmetology, she began modeling and acting in the early 1970s, making her debut in an Austrian film called “Komm nur, mein liebstes Vögelein.” After working her way through that film industry, she began her American career with “Bluebeard” (1972) and “The Three Musketeers” (1973), but was also doing such...
- 10/11/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sean Connery's 1963 outing to Istanbul may look grainy now, but his exchanges with Robert Shaw have lost none of their edge
From Russia With Love is my favourite James Bond movie, simply because it is the first Bond I ever saw at the cinema. This was at the old Classic in Hendon Central in London, some time in the early 1970s, in an era before Bond films were shown on television, and going to see them at the cinema was a special school-holiday treat. Quite long-in-the-tooth Bond films would be revived on the big screen like this: this was a double bill of From Russia With Love (1963) and Thunderball (1965).
What a thrill to hear that incredible theme tune played live (as it were) for the first time, echoing around the cavernous old cinema and seeing those opening titles: the mysterious circle shunting across the dark screen, Bond walking in profile,...
From Russia With Love is my favourite James Bond movie, simply because it is the first Bond I ever saw at the cinema. This was at the old Classic in Hendon Central in London, some time in the early 1970s, in an era before Bond films were shown on television, and going to see them at the cinema was a special school-holiday treat. Quite long-in-the-tooth Bond films would be revived on the big screen like this: this was a double bill of From Russia With Love (1963) and Thunderball (1965).
What a thrill to hear that incredible theme tune played live (as it were) for the first time, echoing around the cavernous old cinema and seeing those opening titles: the mysterious circle shunting across the dark screen, Bond walking in profile,...
- 9/25/2012
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Update: "Hobbit" director Peter Jackson announced confirmation of a trilogy on his Facebook page today.
Jackson wrote, "We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth."
"So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of The Hobbit films, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.
"It has been an unexpected journey indeed,...
Jackson wrote, "We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth."
"So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of The Hobbit films, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.
"It has been an unexpected journey indeed,...
- 7/30/2012
- by Max Evry
- NextMovie
Stage and screen actor known for his roles in The Three Musketeers and Young Winston
In 1971 the actor Simon Ward, who has died after a long illness aged 70, was plucked from virtual obscurity by the director Richard Attenborough to play Winston Churchill in the film Young Winston, supported by actors of longstanding reputation including Robert Shaw, Anne Bancroft and John Mills. After the film's release a year later, Ward found himself a star on several continents. "That was a frightening role," he recalled. "You were playing someone whom everyone had very strong feelings about. As a movie, it had the most extraordinary mixture of adventure – the fighting, riding, running up and down mountains – and some wonderful dialogue scenes shot at Shepperton."
Swashbuckling and tongue-in-cheek slapstick were added to the mix when Ward, known for his aristocratic looks and high cheekbones, was cast as the Duke of Buckingham in Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers...
In 1971 the actor Simon Ward, who has died after a long illness aged 70, was plucked from virtual obscurity by the director Richard Attenborough to play Winston Churchill in the film Young Winston, supported by actors of longstanding reputation including Robert Shaw, Anne Bancroft and John Mills. After the film's release a year later, Ward found himself a star on several continents. "That was a frightening role," he recalled. "You were playing someone whom everyone had very strong feelings about. As a movie, it had the most extraordinary mixture of adventure – the fighting, riding, running up and down mountains – and some wonderful dialogue scenes shot at Shepperton."
Swashbuckling and tongue-in-cheek slapstick were added to the mix when Ward, known for his aristocratic looks and high cheekbones, was cast as the Duke of Buckingham in Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers...
- 7/23/2012
- by Anthony Hayward
- The Guardian - Film News
London, July 23: The British screen and stage actor Simon Ward has passed away at the age of 70 after a long illness, his agent has confirmed.
Ward appeared in several films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Tudors'.
He also starred as Sir Monty in the popular BBC television series 'Judge John Deed'.
A statement.
Ward appeared in several films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Tudors'.
He also starred as Sir Monty in the popular BBC television series 'Judge John Deed'.
A statement.
- 7/23/2012
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Simon Ward has died, aged 70. The British TV, film and stage actor passed away after a long illness, his agent confirmed. He was perhaps best known for roles such as Bishop Gardiner in The Tudors, Sir Monty in Judge John Deed and the Duke of Buckingham in The Three Musketeers. His agent released a statement saying that he passed away peacefully with his wife Alexandra and daughters at his bedside. Ward studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada), while becoming a stage actor in Northampton, Birmingham, Oxford and London. His first big TV role saw him play Winston Churchill in Richard Attenborough's film Young Winston in 1972 opposite Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft. In 1973, he played the Duke of Buckingham in The Three Musketeers, a role he reprised in its sequel a year later. He was cast as author James (more)...
- 7/22/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Rada-trained star of Zulu Dawn, Young Winston and Supergirl was 'one of the most admired actors of his generation'
The actor Simon Ward, who played the title role of Winston Churchill in 1972's Young Winston, has died after a long illness. He was 70.
The star of both stage and screen died "peacefully" on Friday, with his wife Alexandra and three daughters at his side.
Ward appeared as Sir Monty in the BBC legal drama Judge John Deed and as Bishop Gardiner in The Tudors. He also had roles on the big screen in Zulu Dawn and Young Winston.
A statement from Ward's agents, Shepherd Management, said: "The son of a car salesman from Beckenham, Kent, Ward wanted to be an actor from an early age and joined the National Youth Theatre at the age of 13 and stayed there for eight years.
"Ward went on to train at Rada and became...
The actor Simon Ward, who played the title role of Winston Churchill in 1972's Young Winston, has died after a long illness. He was 70.
The star of both stage and screen died "peacefully" on Friday, with his wife Alexandra and three daughters at his side.
Ward appeared as Sir Monty in the BBC legal drama Judge John Deed and as Bishop Gardiner in The Tudors. He also had roles on the big screen in Zulu Dawn and Young Winston.
A statement from Ward's agents, Shepherd Management, said: "The son of a car salesman from Beckenham, Kent, Ward wanted to be an actor from an early age and joined the National Youth Theatre at the age of 13 and stayed there for eight years.
"Ward went on to train at Rada and became...
- 7/22/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
A little over a year from now, the most iconic comic character in history will be back on screens, courtesy of Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel." Seven years on from Bryan Singer's oft-derided "Superman Returns," it'll see "The Dark Knight" mastermind Christopher Nolan producing a new, seemingly darker take on the character, to be played by Henry Cavill with Michael Shannon as his Kryptonian nemesis, General Zod.
But Shannon will have big shoes to fill: the last time the character was on the big screen it was played by Terence Stamp in 1981's "Superman II," still seen by many fans as not only the best take on that character, but the best screen version of Superman to date. Which was impressive, considering it had about as troubled a production history as you could ask for, with two directors, production stretched over two years, and a recent, wildly different reissue of the film.
But Shannon will have big shoes to fill: the last time the character was on the big screen it was played by Terence Stamp in 1981's "Superman II," still seen by many fans as not only the best take on that character, but the best screen version of Superman to date. Which was impressive, considering it had about as troubled a production history as you could ask for, with two directors, production stretched over two years, and a recent, wildly different reissue of the film.
- 4/19/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
Director Richard Lester (Superman II, A Hard Day’S Night) has been presented with the BFI.s highest accolade, the BFI Fellowship, following a screening of one of his best-loved films, Robin and Marian at BFI Southbank. The award was presented by BFI Chair, Greg Dyke.
Richard Lester said .When my career was just beginning, the elegant TV critic Bernard Levin came to see me in rehearsal with Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. He wrote: ‘he seems an amiable young man who climbed into a lion’s cage and realised he’s forgotten his chair and his whip.’
Some 50 years later, I still haven’t found a whip, but with this extraordinary honour, the BFI has kindly given me a chair..
Greg Dyke said, .Richard Lester has created a unique body of work which has enriched the lives of millions with his brilliantly surreal humour and innovative style. Although born...
Richard Lester said .When my career was just beginning, the elegant TV critic Bernard Levin came to see me in rehearsal with Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. He wrote: ‘he seems an amiable young man who climbed into a lion’s cage and realised he’s forgotten his chair and his whip.’
Some 50 years later, I still haven’t found a whip, but with this extraordinary honour, the BFI has kindly given me a chair..
Greg Dyke said, .Richard Lester has created a unique body of work which has enriched the lives of millions with his brilliantly surreal humour and innovative style. Although born...
- 3/26/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
CSI: Miami baddie Diego Navarro comes from very, very good stock — in that his mother is Raquel Welch.
TVLine has learned exclusively that the actress and 1960s/70s sex symbol will guest-star on CBS’ Sunday night crime drama as the matriarch of the very powerful Miami family from which Carlos Bernard’s character and thus his son Esteban (Kuno Becker) aka “The Miami Taunter” hail.
CSI Taps Elisabeth Shue to Replace Marg Helgenberger
Welch’s episode is set to air in early 2012, following a guest appearance by another iconic bombshell, 10‘s Bo Derek (playing the owner of a horse stable,...
TVLine has learned exclusively that the actress and 1960s/70s sex symbol will guest-star on CBS’ Sunday night crime drama as the matriarch of the very powerful Miami family from which Carlos Bernard’s character and thus his son Esteban (Kuno Becker) aka “The Miami Taunter” hail.
CSI Taps Elisabeth Shue to Replace Marg Helgenberger
Welch’s episode is set to air in early 2012, following a guest appearance by another iconic bombshell, 10‘s Bo Derek (playing the owner of a horse stable,...
- 12/3/2011
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
I was looking forward to seeing Juggernaut on TCM not too long ago when I saw it show up on the classics channel’s schedule. Even in this cable/download/Netflix age of constant program recycling, the movie rarely shows up on TV, maybe because it had been such an instant and complete flop when released theatrically in 1974. Still, this UK-produced film has always been one of my pet favorites, a flick I have long felt died an undeserved death, and I was psyched at the chance to see it again.
In synopsis, I admit the movie doesn’t sound like much. Or perhaps I should say it sounds way too familiar. A nutcase has put seven bombs on an ocean liner and threatens to sink the ship unless he’s given a ransom of £500,000. The ship is far from land, no other vessels are close enough to render assistance,...
In synopsis, I admit the movie doesn’t sound like much. Or perhaps I should say it sounds way too familiar. A nutcase has put seven bombs on an ocean liner and threatens to sink the ship unless he’s given a ransom of £500,000. The ship is far from land, no other vessels are close enough to render assistance,...
- 11/28/2011
- by Bill Mesce
- SoundOnSight
Action films should regress to an epoch when swords were as prevalent as guns, or forward to a time when firearms don't work
Another year, another musketeers movie. What a shame no one thought of rereleasing Richard Lester's two-parter, or even the MGM version with Gene Kelly. But no, swashbuckling on its own is no longer deemed enough to hold the attention of today's fidgety kids, so Paul Ws Anderson gussies up his The Three Musketeers with 3-D, slo-mo and ninja skills. Phew! No danger of us getting bored there, then!
I love swordfights and want to see more of them, preferably not obscured by bells and whistles. Lester's Musketeer films have some cracking examples, mostly lighthearted, though slapstick gives way to a deadly serious duel towards the end, which goes on for so long that Michael York and Christopher Lee end up tottering with exhaustion.
That fight choreographer,...
Another year, another musketeers movie. What a shame no one thought of rereleasing Richard Lester's two-parter, or even the MGM version with Gene Kelly. But no, swashbuckling on its own is no longer deemed enough to hold the attention of today's fidgety kids, so Paul Ws Anderson gussies up his The Three Musketeers with 3-D, slo-mo and ninja skills. Phew! No danger of us getting bored there, then!
I love swordfights and want to see more of them, preferably not obscured by bells and whistles. Lester's Musketeer films have some cracking examples, mostly lighthearted, though slapstick gives way to a deadly serious duel towards the end, which goes on for so long that Michael York and Christopher Lee end up tottering with exhaustion.
That fight choreographer,...
- 10/14/2011
- by Anne Billson
- The Guardian - Film News
"The Three Musketeers" doesn't open nationwide in the United States until Oct. 21, but the London premiere took place this week and all the stars were on hand looking sharp on the red carpet.
Milla Jovovich, who plays a action-heroine update of Milady de Winter, definitely stood out amongst all the guys in her black gown. The titular characters naturally had to pose together - Ray Stevenson is Porthos (below, left), Luke Evans is Aramis (below, middle) and Matthew MacFadyen is Athos (below, right).
Finally, the fourth musketeer was also on hand - Logan Lerman as D'Artagnan is below with Orlando Bloom, who plays Queen Anne's lover the Duke of Buckingham.
So far the critics are not overly complimentary of this newest re-telling of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel. The Hollywood Reporter's Neil Young says this "3D swashbuckler wields a disappointingly blunt sword" and Variety's Leslie Felperin writes, "A very 2011 take...
Milla Jovovich, who plays a action-heroine update of Milady de Winter, definitely stood out amongst all the guys in her black gown. The titular characters naturally had to pose together - Ray Stevenson is Porthos (below, left), Luke Evans is Aramis (below, middle) and Matthew MacFadyen is Athos (below, right).
Finally, the fourth musketeer was also on hand - Logan Lerman as D'Artagnan is below with Orlando Bloom, who plays Queen Anne's lover the Duke of Buckingham.
So far the critics are not overly complimentary of this newest re-telling of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel. The Hollywood Reporter's Neil Young says this "3D swashbuckler wields a disappointingly blunt sword" and Variety's Leslie Felperin writes, "A very 2011 take...
- 10/7/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The Hollywood adaptation of 'The Three Musketeers', a modern take on Alexandre Dumas's novel, will release in India a week before the Us.
Directed by Paul Ws Anderson, the film's star cast includes Logan Lerman, Ray Stevenson, Matthew Macfadyen, Christoph Waltz, Milla Jovovich and Orlando Bloom.
The film is being brought in India by PVR Pictures. The movie is going to release in India on October 14 however in Us the movie is releasing, a week later on October 21.
"India is a potential market ground for Hollywood movies, earlier there were Hollywood movies in Hindi or regional langua ...
Directed by Paul Ws Anderson, the film's star cast includes Logan Lerman, Ray Stevenson, Matthew Macfadyen, Christoph Waltz, Milla Jovovich and Orlando Bloom.
The film is being brought in India by PVR Pictures. The movie is going to release in India on October 14 however in Us the movie is releasing, a week later on October 21.
"India is a potential market ground for Hollywood movies, earlier there were Hollywood movies in Hindi or regional langua ...
- 10/7/2011
- Bollywood Chaska
Rather shamelessly packaged to fool you into thinking these are in some way tied-in to the new Paul W.S. Anderson version, this duo of 70s classics have been released onto pin-sharp Blu-ray for the very first time. Enjoy some of the richest production values and costume design that 70s cinema had to offer – all as you’ve never seen it before (even on the big screen, I’d wager) as Blu-rays, here and here.
These are a truly odd and unique pair of films. They were produced by the father-and-son team of Alexander and Ilya Salkind who decided (very much as they did with their later Superman franchise) to produce both films back-to-back. This doesn’t seem especially unusual these days, but it was revolutionary back in the early seventies! The Three Musketeers finishes with a teaser trailer for the following year’s The Four Musketeers and the only other...
These are a truly odd and unique pair of films. They were produced by the father-and-son team of Alexander and Ilya Salkind who decided (very much as they did with their later Superman franchise) to produce both films back-to-back. This doesn’t seem especially unusual these days, but it was revolutionary back in the early seventies! The Three Musketeers finishes with a teaser trailer for the following year’s The Four Musketeers and the only other...
- 10/4/2011
- by John Ashbrook
- Obsessed with Film
George Harrison: Living In The Material World
As Beatles go, George Harrison might not immediately appear to be the obvious choice for a lengthy, Martin Scorsese-directed documentary.
Not as darkly acerbic as Lennon, or as cheerily prolific as McCartney or even as unwaveringly "fab" as Ringo, he gained an undeserved reputation as "the quiet one". Yet this film shows he was not only the most interesting of the four – the one who explored and changed the most – but also the most loved. Divided in two and three hours long, Part One deals with the Beatles; for the most photographed, talked about and documented band the world has ever seen, it manages to include some nuggets of stunningly restored, unseen footage. Part Two looks at his post-Beatles life, his other pursuits, beliefs and family matters. Unbothered about maintaining a press-friendly public life, Harrison was thought to be something of a hermit,...
As Beatles go, George Harrison might not immediately appear to be the obvious choice for a lengthy, Martin Scorsese-directed documentary.
Not as darkly acerbic as Lennon, or as cheerily prolific as McCartney or even as unwaveringly "fab" as Ringo, he gained an undeserved reputation as "the quiet one". Yet this film shows he was not only the most interesting of the four – the one who explored and changed the most – but also the most loved. Divided in two and three hours long, Part One deals with the Beatles; for the most photographed, talked about and documented band the world has ever seen, it manages to include some nuggets of stunningly restored, unseen footage. Part Two looks at his post-Beatles life, his other pursuits, beliefs and family matters. Unbothered about maintaining a press-friendly public life, Harrison was thought to be something of a hermit,...
- 9/30/2011
- by Phelim O'Neill
- The Guardian - Film News
As our last thrilling episode ended in June, we had left poor, helpless, hapless Hollywood tied to railroad tracks with the July/August Express out of Union Station barreling down, dastardly Audience Disinterest at the throttle, henchman Audience Apathy throwing on more coal.
But wait! Are those cavalry bugles heard from just over the hill?
Yes! Coming to the rescue, led by our hero Captain Overseas Markets and his sidekick Ancillary Sales!
And just in the nick of time, too!
Seriously. Because I doubt there’s been a Monday’s reading of weekend box office tallies by studio execs this year which hasn’t been accompanied by a silent prayer of thanks for overseas receipts.
Over the last 20-30 years or so, it hasn’t been unusual for top-earning releases – particularly action-driven fare – to pull in more revenue overseas than at home, but recent years have seen the dynamic ratchet up to a dizzying level.
But wait! Are those cavalry bugles heard from just over the hill?
Yes! Coming to the rescue, led by our hero Captain Overseas Markets and his sidekick Ancillary Sales!
And just in the nick of time, too!
Seriously. Because I doubt there’s been a Monday’s reading of weekend box office tallies by studio execs this year which hasn’t been accompanied by a silent prayer of thanks for overseas receipts.
Over the last 20-30 years or so, it hasn’t been unusual for top-earning releases – particularly action-driven fare – to pull in more revenue overseas than at home, but recent years have seen the dynamic ratchet up to a dizzying level.
- 9/7/2011
- by Bill Mesce
- SoundOnSight
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