George R.R. Martin, whose “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels were very successfully turned into HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” does not like how nearly all literary adaptations come out on screen.
Hollywood has “gotten worse” when it comes to honoring source material, Martin said.
“Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own,'” Martin wrote in a blog post. “It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone. No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and ‘improve’ on it.”
Martin mocked what industry creators...
Hollywood has “gotten worse” when it comes to honoring source material, Martin said.
“Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own,'” Martin wrote in a blog post. “It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone. No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and ‘improve’ on it.”
Martin mocked what industry creators...
- 5/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The popular Game of Thrones franchise is one of the best-known and most popular adaptations in history. But it is just a drop of water in a vast ocean of adaptations that have been present since the earliest days of cinema. Now, for years, people have been debating whether adaptations are good or not, whether they can properly present a work or not, or whether they can elevate it. While most people will agree that an adaptation cannot be as good as the original, there are examples where an adaptation elevated the original work, like in the case of Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs, where the movie remains far superior to the novel.
Author George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has recently provided his own opinion on the matter and has aligned himself with those who think that adaptations don’t really do much for the works in question.
Author George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has recently provided his own opinion on the matter and has aligned himself with those who think that adaptations don’t really do much for the works in question.
- 5/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
George R.R. Martin has been very critical of unfaithful adaptations of literature over the years, and in a recent blog post, the revered author once again vented his frustrations towards this practice. The Fire & Blood author slammed screenwriters and producers for being eager to make the stories their own by straying away from the original without improving upon them.
But despite his reasonable pushback towards this industry practice, Martin once again found himself in the crosshairs of fan outrage following the delay in his The Winds of Winter.
Fans Call Out George R.R. Martin Amidst His Complaints Against Adaptations
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
It has been over a decade since A Dance with Dragons hit the shelves, and fans have been imploring the author for the sixth book in the series. While George R.R. Martin previously revealed that he had “another 400, 500 pages” to go,...
But despite his reasonable pushback towards this industry practice, Martin once again found himself in the crosshairs of fan outrage following the delay in his The Winds of Winter.
Fans Call Out George R.R. Martin Amidst His Complaints Against Adaptations
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
It has been over a decade since A Dance with Dragons hit the shelves, and fans have been imploring the author for the sixth book in the series. While George R.R. Martin previously revealed that he had “another 400, 500 pages” to go,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
George R.R. Martin is calling out film and TV adaptations of books that don’t live up to their source material.
In a new blog post, the author recalls a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series. Gaiman was involved in developing the Netflix series, and although Martin didn’t comment on the adaptation, he said that “very little has changed since” 2022.
“If anything, things have gotten worse,” Martin wrote. “Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by.”
Martin went on to cite famous authors like Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, and Jane Austen.
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
In a new blog post, the author recalls a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series. Gaiman was involved in developing the Netflix series, and although Martin didn’t comment on the adaptation, he said that “very little has changed since” 2022.
“If anything, things have gotten worse,” Martin wrote. “Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by.”
Martin went on to cite famous authors like Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, and Jane Austen.
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
George R.R. Martin recently took to his personal blog to double down on his issue with Hollywood adaptations and screenwriters’ attempts to make source material their own. Martin previously spoke out on this issue in 2022 during a discussion with fellow author Neil Gaiman in which he lamented over the majority of writers in Hollywood thinking they do not need to be faithful to written works they’re adapting for film or television.
“Very little has changed since then,” Martin now wrote on his blog. “If anything, things have gotten worse. Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone.”
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
“Very little has changed since then,” Martin now wrote on his blog. “If anything, things have gotten worse. Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone.”
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Author George R.R. Martin recently posted on his website, Not A Blog, expressing his disappointment with how Hollywood approached adaptations of existing books and scripts. With the premiere of Season 2 of House of the Dragon just weeks away, fans have speculated that the post may refer to it.
Read More: We might see King Jaehaerys I in House of the Dragon Season 2 flashbacks, fans speculate
George R.R. Martin’s writes about Hollywood adaptations
Credits: Amy Sussman / Getty Images
Martin wrote a post titled ‘The Adaptation Tango,’ which he began by discussing a joint event at which he and author Neil Gaiman appeared in New York City in 2022. During this event, he and Gaiman agreed they disliked Hollywood’s tendency to change source material for their adaptations.
Martin was at the event promoting his book The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One. Attendees...
Read More: We might see King Jaehaerys I in House of the Dragon Season 2 flashbacks, fans speculate
George R.R. Martin’s writes about Hollywood adaptations
Credits: Amy Sussman / Getty Images
Martin wrote a post titled ‘The Adaptation Tango,’ which he began by discussing a joint event at which he and author Neil Gaiman appeared in New York City in 2022. During this event, he and Gaiman agreed they disliked Hollywood’s tendency to change source material for their adaptations.
Martin was at the event promoting his book The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One. Attendees...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
Take a look at new images of actress Anya Taylor-Joy (“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”), posing for the June 2024 issue of “Flaunt” magazine, wearing Versace, Tiffany and Co. and a whole lot more, photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth:
After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015).
She followed that with a starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019)…
…and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017)…
…the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voiced ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman” (2022) and plays the title character in director George Miller’s...
After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015).
She followed that with a starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019)…
…and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017)…
…the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voiced ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman” (2022) and plays the title character in director George Miller’s...
- 5/27/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After setting a record for views on Netflix after its premiere, Bridgerton has finally returned with a third season.
If you've already binged a new chapter in the life of an influential family and can't wait for the second part, then it's time to check out other historical shows that will help you pass this month.
1. Sanditon, 2019-2023
Based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel, this costume drama follows Charlotte as she moves to the small seaside village of Sanditon. Here she is destined to meet Sidney, a proud and cold young man.
The British series has plenty for Bridgerton fans – from dramatic twists to stunning costumes. An interesting fact is that after Bridgerton was released, Sanditon experienced a surge in popularity, which helped the show stay afloat.
2. The Buccaneers, 2023-...
Based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel, this series takes viewers back to the 1870s. Freedom-loving New Yorkers invade...
If you've already binged a new chapter in the life of an influential family and can't wait for the second part, then it's time to check out other historical shows that will help you pass this month.
1. Sanditon, 2019-2023
Based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel, this costume drama follows Charlotte as she moves to the small seaside village of Sanditon. Here she is destined to meet Sidney, a proud and cold young man.
The British series has plenty for Bridgerton fans – from dramatic twists to stunning costumes. An interesting fact is that after Bridgerton was released, Sanditon experienced a surge in popularity, which helped the show stay afloat.
2. The Buccaneers, 2023-...
Based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel, this series takes viewers back to the 1870s. Freedom-loving New Yorkers invade...
- 5/25/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Ready, steady, go! But be warned, this article contains spoilers for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."
Long before 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and its particular brand of vehicular mayhem peeled into theaters, promptly changing the action genre forever, director and mastermind George Miller had already mapped out an origin story for what would turn out to be the blockbuster's scene-stealing star: Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa. It only took the better part of a decade to finally see that vision realized on the big screen with this year's utterly epic "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," but the lengthy hiatus wasn't the biggest obstacle standing in Miller's way. Since the prequel was always meant to depict the earlier years of Furiosa's life, a new actor would have to face the daunting — if not impossible — challenge of stepping into Theron's shoes.
Who else among this current crop of performers could've...
Long before 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and its particular brand of vehicular mayhem peeled into theaters, promptly changing the action genre forever, director and mastermind George Miller had already mapped out an origin story for what would turn out to be the blockbuster's scene-stealing star: Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa. It only took the better part of a decade to finally see that vision realized on the big screen with this year's utterly epic "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," but the lengthy hiatus wasn't the biggest obstacle standing in Miller's way. Since the prequel was always meant to depict the earlier years of Furiosa's life, a new actor would have to face the daunting — if not impossible — challenge of stepping into Theron's shoes.
Who else among this current crop of performers could've...
- 5/25/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
There is a moment early on in Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” — her second feature after 2021’s lyrical hybrid doc “A Night of Knowing Nothing” — that exemplifies this gently coruscating movie’s peculiar beauty. Prabha (Kani Kusruti) a hardworking nurse with tired eyes rides the commuter train home at the end of another long day, gazing out at the glimmering blur of the city. Her life is anything but a fairground and yet, clinging to a pole to steady herself with the rushing night air stirring her hair, she could almost be riding a carousel. Just two features into her young career, Kapadia has established her rare talent for finding passages of exquisite poetry within the banal blank verse of everyday Indian life.
Prabha works in a slightly shabby local hospital, where she spends her days tending to even the most difficult cases with a conspiratorial compassion...
Prabha works in a slightly shabby local hospital, where she spends her days tending to even the most difficult cases with a conspiratorial compassion...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
Even though season 3 of Bridgerton premiered less than a week ago, the show has already gone viral again and destroyed the Netflix charts. This time around, Bridgerton is taking a break before returning on June 13th with the final 4 episodes. And fans are using this time wisely, analyzing every scene of the show.
While there are a variety of subplots, from the Mondrich family's unexpected news to Eloise's new friendship with Cressida Cowper, two main characters are at the center of attention. Both Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton have a lot of growth to do this season, but only one of their arcs feels realistic.
When Did Colin Brodgerton Go Traveling?
Up to this point in the series, Colin has been one of the more mysterious brothers. While Anthony had to take care of the whole family and run the estate as his father's heir, Benedict had his art...
While there are a variety of subplots, from the Mondrich family's unexpected news to Eloise's new friendship with Cressida Cowper, two main characters are at the center of attention. Both Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton have a lot of growth to do this season, but only one of their arcs feels realistic.
When Did Colin Brodgerton Go Traveling?
Up to this point in the series, Colin has been one of the more mysterious brothers. While Anthony had to take care of the whole family and run the estate as his father's heir, Benedict had his art...
- 5/22/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Warning: contains reference to events in Bridgerton season 3A
Like a benevolent mama wishing only good things for her pretty babies, I watch Bridgerton wanting happy endings for all. Let Simon fill Daphne to the brim with heirs! May Anthony and Kate travel the world having hot pagoda sex on every continent with a suitable climate! Give Penelope and Colin a lucrative publishing contract each and a carriage of their own in which to manually stimulate one another on night-time rides around Mayfair! Joy and fulfilment for all.
The fate of their book counterpart doesn’t come into it. If there’s a better future out there away from the pages of Julia Quinn’s novels, then have at it, my loves.
For instance, if TV Benedict Bridgerton decides that no, he won’t abduct, blackmail and coerce his future wife after saving her from a horrendous sexual assault, I say go on,...
Like a benevolent mama wishing only good things for her pretty babies, I watch Bridgerton wanting happy endings for all. Let Simon fill Daphne to the brim with heirs! May Anthony and Kate travel the world having hot pagoda sex on every continent with a suitable climate! Give Penelope and Colin a lucrative publishing contract each and a carriage of their own in which to manually stimulate one another on night-time rides around Mayfair! Joy and fulfilment for all.
The fate of their book counterpart doesn’t come into it. If there’s a better future out there away from the pages of Julia Quinn’s novels, then have at it, my loves.
For instance, if TV Benedict Bridgerton decides that no, he won’t abduct, blackmail and coerce his future wife after saving her from a horrendous sexual assault, I say go on,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Take a look at new images of actress Anya Taylor-Joy, aka the lead in director George Miller’s latest feature “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, posing for the Summer 2024 issue of “Elle (US) magazine, wearing Givenchy, Tiffany and Co., Prada and a whole lot more, photographed by Dan Martenson:
After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015).
She followed that with a starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019)…
…and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017)…
…the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voices ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman...
After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015).
She followed that with a starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019)…
…and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017)…
…the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voices ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman...
- 5/18/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Cinema is full of classic stories, retold year after year in the traditional manner or reimagined by the daring ones. Whether it's adaptations of literary masterpieces, biopics, or other attempts to turn established archetypes on their heads, a spirit of rebellion is essential.
For lovers of the flair of Jane Austen's novels, Bridgerton is a real feast. London's high society and debutante balls all seem like a refuge for humble young ladies with dreams of marriage. In fact, just like in Austen's novels, revolutionaries still roam England during the Regency era.
In the Netflix series, this honorable role goes primarily to Eloise Bridgerton, the fifth child of the family, who never lets go of books and despises patriarchal foundations.
Claudia Jessie Shares Her Thoughts on a Queer Love Story for Eloise
We have yet to see Eloise's love story, as fans hope in season five – right after Benedict's.
For lovers of the flair of Jane Austen's novels, Bridgerton is a real feast. London's high society and debutante balls all seem like a refuge for humble young ladies with dreams of marriage. In fact, just like in Austen's novels, revolutionaries still roam England during the Regency era.
In the Netflix series, this honorable role goes primarily to Eloise Bridgerton, the fifth child of the family, who never lets go of books and despises patriarchal foundations.
Claudia Jessie Shares Her Thoughts on a Queer Love Story for Eloise
We have yet to see Eloise's love story, as fans hope in season five – right after Benedict's.
- 5/17/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Bridgerton has become an obsession for nearly everyone watching the series and it is no surprise because it has romance, drama, and political intrigue all in a beautiful period setting. Netflix’s Bridgerton recently aired its third season and so far fans seem to enjoy it. With the fourth season already renewed the fans just have to wait until it comes out but while you wait here are the best similar shows you should check out after binging Season 3.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a prequel series to the Netflix hit series Bridgerton. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the Netflix series is loosely based on the rise of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in the late 18th century and her epic love story and married life with King George of England. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story stars India Amarteifio in the lead role with Adjoa Andoh,...
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a prequel series to the Netflix hit series Bridgerton. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the Netflix series is loosely based on the rise of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in the late 18th century and her epic love story and married life with King George of England. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story stars India Amarteifio in the lead role with Adjoa Andoh,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Emmy race just got a bit more spicy.
Three popular YouTube web series have found their content creators taking a chance on themselves, which could significantly impact the Emmy race in some categories. The spicy chicken wing interview series “Hot Ones,” hosted by Sean Evans, has successfully petitioned to be included in the outstanding talk series category. It will compete against late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and Stephen Colbert.
Created by Chris Schonberger and produced by First We Feast, “Hot Ones” has garnered over three billion views since its debut in 2015. With three seasons airing per calendar year, seasons 21-23, totaling 36 episodes, all fall within the Emmy eligibility window from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The show has featured celebrity guests like John Mulaney, Sydney Sweeney and Jamie Dornan, and has scored massive viewership on episodes with Jennifer Lawrence (15 million), Conan O’Brien (9.5 million), Stephen Curry (8.2 million) and *Nsync (6.7 million). Its...
Three popular YouTube web series have found their content creators taking a chance on themselves, which could significantly impact the Emmy race in some categories. The spicy chicken wing interview series “Hot Ones,” hosted by Sean Evans, has successfully petitioned to be included in the outstanding talk series category. It will compete against late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and Stephen Colbert.
Created by Chris Schonberger and produced by First We Feast, “Hot Ones” has garnered over three billion views since its debut in 2015. With three seasons airing per calendar year, seasons 21-23, totaling 36 episodes, all fall within the Emmy eligibility window from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The show has featured celebrity guests like John Mulaney, Sydney Sweeney and Jamie Dornan, and has scored massive viewership on episodes with Jennifer Lawrence (15 million), Conan O’Brien (9.5 million), Stephen Curry (8.2 million) and *Nsync (6.7 million). Its...
- 5/16/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
In the first scene of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Charlotte (India Amarteifio) sulks in a carriage en route to marry King George. Her brother jokes that she hasn’t moved in six hours.
Charlotte scowls and responds: “The gown sits atop a bespoke underpinning made of whalebone. The problem with whalebone is that it is rather sharp. I am in the height of fashion, so this corset is quite snug. If I move too much, I might be sliced and stabbed to death by my undergarments. I am angry and I cannot breathe. Turn this carriage around or I will bounce. I will impale myself on this ridiculous corset and bleed to death.”
This monologue is great for setting up Charlotte’s feistiness. But Charlotte is very misinformed about her own underwear. European women in the 1760s called their structured undergarments “stays” not “corsets.” Stays weren’t made with...
Charlotte scowls and responds: “The gown sits atop a bespoke underpinning made of whalebone. The problem with whalebone is that it is rather sharp. I am in the height of fashion, so this corset is quite snug. If I move too much, I might be sliced and stabbed to death by my undergarments. I am angry and I cannot breathe. Turn this carriage around or I will bounce. I will impale myself on this ridiculous corset and bleed to death.”
This monologue is great for setting up Charlotte’s feistiness. But Charlotte is very misinformed about her own underwear. European women in the 1760s called their structured undergarments “stays” not “corsets.” Stays weren’t made with...
- 5/15/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Today they can't stand each other, but tomorrow these feelings turn into mutual interest and love. Such a plot is a win-win option for melodramas and romantic comedies.
In this list are shows that prove that from hatred to love is only a step or, well, a kiss.
5. Bridgerton, 2020-...
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
The central plot of Bridgerton's second season is reminiscent of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: he is an arrogant gentleman, she is a witty and independent young lady who is not afraid to speak her mind in society.
Viscount Anthony needs to find a suitable wife, and it is at this moment that he meets Kate Sharma. Their first meeting is full of contempt: each of them tries to put the other in their place. But Anthony and Kate are doomed to admit the strength of feelings that were initially masked by demonstrative antipathy.
4. The Vampire Diaries,...
In this list are shows that prove that from hatred to love is only a step or, well, a kiss.
5. Bridgerton, 2020-...
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
The central plot of Bridgerton's second season is reminiscent of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: he is an arrogant gentleman, she is a witty and independent young lady who is not afraid to speak her mind in society.
Viscount Anthony needs to find a suitable wife, and it is at this moment that he meets Kate Sharma. Their first meeting is full of contempt: each of them tries to put the other in their place. But Anthony and Kate are doomed to admit the strength of feelings that were initially masked by demonstrative antipathy.
4. The Vampire Diaries,...
- 5/12/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Take a look at new images of actress Anya Taylor-Joy, aka the lead in director George Miller’s new feature “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, posing for a special issue of “Variety” magazine,, photographed by Jonny Marlow:
After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015). She followed that witha starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019) and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017), the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voices ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman” (2022) and plays the title character in director George Miller’s “Furiosa” (2024).
Click the images to enlarge…...
After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015). She followed that witha starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019) and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017), the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voices ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman” (2022) and plays the title character in director George Miller’s “Furiosa” (2024).
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/9/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
It’s been less than 12 years since Dan Stevens raised a middle finger to the British aristocracy, quitting “Downton Abbey” as the show neared its Emmy-amassing zenith and setting sail for America with his family. As he admits, he had “absolutely no idea” what was going to happen to him.
“There was no roadmap,” the 41-year-old actor explains with frank honestly about a decision that, at the time, was considered by many to be sheer lunacy. “I left ‘Downton’ with a blank slate. It was just, ‘I think I want to do other things.’ But I didn’t know what that looked like.”
To have an idea of what that currently looks like, anyone need just head to their nearest cinema, where Stevens is going head-to-head against himself in two of the biggest studio releases of the season. In what has become something of a calling card for the Brit...
“There was no roadmap,” the 41-year-old actor explains with frank honestly about a decision that, at the time, was considered by many to be sheer lunacy. “I left ‘Downton’ with a blank slate. It was just, ‘I think I want to do other things.’ But I didn’t know what that looked like.”
To have an idea of what that currently looks like, anyone need just head to their nearest cinema, where Stevens is going head-to-head against himself in two of the biggest studio releases of the season. In what has become something of a calling card for the Brit...
- 4/23/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Sleuthers are buzzing about the latest Hannah Swensen Mystery called One Bad Apple. These Hallmark superfans want to know what is next. Will the network be making another movie in this series that is formerly known as Murder She Baked?
Here is a big clue that fans of this Hallmark Mystery series based on the Joanne Fluke cozy novels should be excited about.
Photo: Victor Webster, Alison Sweeney
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss Is Hallmark Mystery Getting Ready To Film New Hannah Swensen Mystery?
On Friday night, Sleuthers cozied up to One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on Hallmark Mystery. Fans saw the incomparable Alison Sweeney reprise her role as the baker-sleuth. Not only did the Days alum star in this movie, she also wrote it!
Of course, everyone has been talking about new addition of Victor Webster as prosecuting attorney Chad Norton. Chad and Hannah had some sizzling chemistry.
Here is a big clue that fans of this Hallmark Mystery series based on the Joanne Fluke cozy novels should be excited about.
Photo: Victor Webster, Alison Sweeney
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss Is Hallmark Mystery Getting Ready To Film New Hannah Swensen Mystery?
On Friday night, Sleuthers cozied up to One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on Hallmark Mystery. Fans saw the incomparable Alison Sweeney reprise her role as the baker-sleuth. Not only did the Days alum star in this movie, she also wrote it!
Of course, everyone has been talking about new addition of Victor Webster as prosecuting attorney Chad Norton. Chad and Hannah had some sizzling chemistry.
- 4/7/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Peacock has handed a straight-to-series order to romantic dramedy The Miniature Wife, starring and executive produced by Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession), from Michael Ellenberg’s Media Res.
Created and executive produced by Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner, who also serve as showrunners, The Miniature Wife was taken out to premium buyers at the start of the year. It attracted interest from multiple streamers, ultimately landing at Peacock with a series order.
Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzalez, The Miniature Wife is a high-concept marital dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses, Lindy (Banks) and Les (Macfadyen), who battle each other for supremacy after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.
Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer executive produce for Media Res.
A three-time Emmy nominee, Banks most recently starred opposite Zach Galifianakis...
Created and executive produced by Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner, who also serve as showrunners, The Miniature Wife was taken out to premium buyers at the start of the year. It attracted interest from multiple streamers, ultimately landing at Peacock with a series order.
Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzalez, The Miniature Wife is a high-concept marital dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses, Lindy (Banks) and Les (Macfadyen), who battle each other for supremacy after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.
Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer executive produce for Media Res.
A three-time Emmy nominee, Banks most recently starred opposite Zach Galifianakis...
- 3/25/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Clinton wasn’t really feeling Emma when it screened at the White House.
During a Hot Ones interview Thursday, Gwyneth Paltrow answered a question about a rumor that Bill Clinton had “passed out asleep” during a showing of the 1996 film based on the Jane Austen book.
“True!” Paltrow said. “He was snoring right in front of me.”
“I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.'” she added. “But it was! So fuck you, Bill Clinton!”
Paltrow’s performance in that film...
During a Hot Ones interview Thursday, Gwyneth Paltrow answered a question about a rumor that Bill Clinton had “passed out asleep” during a showing of the 1996 film based on the Jane Austen book.
“True!” Paltrow said. “He was snoring right in front of me.”
“I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.'” she added. “But it was! So fuck you, Bill Clinton!”
Paltrow’s performance in that film...
- 3/22/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Gwyneth Paltrow confirmed on “Hot Ones” that a rumor about Bill Clinton sleeping through a screening of “Emma” at the White House is true. The 1996 Jane Austen adaptation was directed by Douglas McGrath and featured Paltrow in the title role. She earned critical acclaim for the performance, which continued her hot streak as one of the most recognizable actors of the 1990s indie film boom.
“Is it true that Bill Clinton passed out asleep during a White House screening of ‘Emma’?” host Sean Evans asked Paltrow.
“True!” Paltrow answered. “He was snoring right in front of me. I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.’ But it was! So fuck you, Bill Clinton!
“Emma” was a box office success with nearly $40 million worldwide on a production budget under $8 million. The film picked up two Academy Award nominations, one for costume design and another for original score.
“Is it true that Bill Clinton passed out asleep during a White House screening of ‘Emma’?” host Sean Evans asked Paltrow.
“True!” Paltrow answered. “He was snoring right in front of me. I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.’ But it was! So fuck you, Bill Clinton!
“Emma” was a box office success with nearly $40 million worldwide on a production budget under $8 million. The film picked up two Academy Award nominations, one for costume design and another for original score.
- 3/21/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” wasn’t a snooze at the box office, but a certain politician couldn’t help but nod off during its screening.
According to Paltrow, President Bill Clinton was sound asleep at the premiere — emphasis on the sound part.
“He was snoring right in front of me,” Paltrow said during an appearance on First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series. “I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.’ But it was, so fuck you Bill Clinton.”
This was 1996, when Clinton was still the president of the United States. (Our 42nd Potus held the post from 1993-2001.)
Romantic comedy “Emma,” based on Austen’s iconic novel about a woman (Paltrow) determined to play matchmaker in her small English town, was released in 1996. If the plot sounds familiar now, it sounded very familiar in ’96; the book was adapted for...
According to Paltrow, President Bill Clinton was sound asleep at the premiere — emphasis on the sound part.
“He was snoring right in front of me,” Paltrow said during an appearance on First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series. “I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.’ But it was, so fuck you Bill Clinton.”
This was 1996, when Clinton was still the president of the United States. (Our 42nd Potus held the post from 1993-2001.)
Romantic comedy “Emma,” based on Austen’s iconic novel about a woman (Paltrow) determined to play matchmaker in her small English town, was released in 1996. If the plot sounds familiar now, it sounded very familiar in ’96; the book was adapted for...
- 3/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
What would movies be about if not for love? Since well before the days of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in “Casablanca,” romance has driven countless classic stories, setting up some of the highest highs in cinematic history to follow. Be it Cary Grant and Grace Kelly seeing stars in “To Catch a Thief” or Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal disturbing diner patrons in “When Harry Met Sally,” the 20th century was chock full of iconic romances that helped humanity fall in love with the movies. Of course, those titles were dominated by white artists telling largely heteronormative tales — meaning many (but not all) of the best and most inclusive romances have arrived this millennium.
Now, the best romance movies of the 21st century both resonate and surprise, showing audiences characters they might recognize from their own lives in new and surprising ways. Yes, finding “the one” is exceedingly well-frequented thematic territory,...
Now, the best romance movies of the 21st century both resonate and surprise, showing audiences characters they might recognize from their own lives in new and surprising ways. Yes, finding “the one” is exceedingly well-frequented thematic territory,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Watching characters from Bridgerton and other period dramas whirl their prospective love interests around the ballroom floor has inspired fans to take up Regency-era dancing themselves, a UK-based dance teacher reports.
Historical dance teacher Lottie Adcock told BBC Radio York that she has seen a rise in the number of students wanting to learn the style of dances seen in Bridgerton, any number of Jane Austen adaptations and other period dramas set in the Regency era of the early 1800s. She added that the average age of prospective students had also dropped.
Adcock runs a school called Dance the Past and she explained: “Regency dancing is definitely having a resurgence and the people who watched Mr Darcy think, ‘Actually I want to have a go at doing that.
Historical dance teacher Lottie Adcock told BBC Radio York that she has seen a rise in the number of students wanting to learn the style of dances seen in Bridgerton, any number of Jane Austen adaptations and other period dramas set in the Regency era of the early 1800s. She added that the average age of prospective students had also dropped.
Adcock runs a school called Dance the Past and she explained: “Regency dancing is definitely having a resurgence and the people who watched Mr Darcy think, ‘Actually I want to have a go at doing that.
- 3/16/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s natural that, while you may want to stay on the cutting edge of prestige TV drama and join in all those “How great is Shogun?!” conversations of the moment, there are also times when the world makes you want to shrink down to the size of a Subbuteo player, step into a book illustration from a copy of Thumbelina you owned as a child, and go to sleep underneath a single feather inside a walnut shell.
Those walnut shell moments demand a TV accompaniment that isn’t noisy or confrontational. There should be no difficult thoughts there, just a gentle tide of ‘everything’s okay-ness’ lapping at your brain’s shore. These British TV shows all provide exactly that sense of comfort. Please recommend your own picks below.
The Good Life
Stream on: BritBox (UK & US)
Tom and Barbara, Jerry and Margo. Repeat those names as a mantra...
Those walnut shell moments demand a TV accompaniment that isn’t noisy or confrontational. There should be no difficult thoughts there, just a gentle tide of ‘everything’s okay-ness’ lapping at your brain’s shore. These British TV shows all provide exactly that sense of comfort. Please recommend your own picks below.
The Good Life
Stream on: BritBox (UK & US)
Tom and Barbara, Jerry and Margo. Repeat those names as a mantra...
- 3/14/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Clothing worn by actor in 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen novel goes for double expected amount at auction
The shirt worn by Colin Firth when he strides across fields dripping wet after a swim in a lake during the TV adaptation of the classic novel Pride and Prejudice has been sold at auction for £20,000 in London.
Cosprop, a costume house founded in 1965 by the Oscar and Bafta-winning designer John Bright, and Kerry Taylor Auctions, auctioned the shirt, which had an estimate of between £7,000 and £10,000, along with more than 60 costumes from film and TV.
The shirt worn by Colin Firth when he strides across fields dripping wet after a swim in a lake during the TV adaptation of the classic novel Pride and Prejudice has been sold at auction for £20,000 in London.
Cosprop, a costume house founded in 1965 by the Oscar and Bafta-winning designer John Bright, and Kerry Taylor Auctions, auctioned the shirt, which had an estimate of between £7,000 and £10,000, along with more than 60 costumes from film and TV.
- 3/5/2024
- by Jamie Grierson and Nadeem Badshah
- The Guardian - Film News
Hallmark Channel is capping off a month of original films themed around Jane Austen’s works with the premiere of a new feature-length adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. The classic story about whether young women should choose husbands based on romantic notions of love or practicality has been adapted for both television and film several times before. Many fans may remember either the 1995 film adaptation directed by Ang Lee or the 2008 BBC and PBS television miniseries starring Dominic Cooper and Charity Wakefield.
This Sense and Sensibility stands out from the other recent period adaptations of Austen’s works, however, as it’s produced by Hallmark’s Mahogany brand, which is devoted to producing original films and series with Black screenwriters, actors, directors, and other creatives. Unlike Netflix’s 2022 Persuasion adaptation, which used the controversial strategy of “color-blind casting,” Hallmark’s Sense and Sensibility deliberately sought out Black actors for principal and supporting roles.
This Sense and Sensibility stands out from the other recent period adaptations of Austen’s works, however, as it’s produced by Hallmark’s Mahogany brand, which is devoted to producing original films and series with Black screenwriters, actors, directors, and other creatives. Unlike Netflix’s 2022 Persuasion adaptation, which used the controversial strategy of “color-blind casting,” Hallmark’s Sense and Sensibility deliberately sought out Black actors for principal and supporting roles.
- 2/24/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Hallmark‘s Loveuary salute to the works of Jane Austen continues this week with what may be one of the network’s biggest swings: a straight-forward, PBS-caliber retelling of Sense and Sensibility. It’s not a cheeky update about a big-city exec looking for love on the countryside. There are no Tyler Hynes cameos. No inside jokes. Just the displaced Dashwood siblings surrounded by high-end production values, top-tier period costumes and hair, stunning locations and a clear adoration for that Regency Era energy. In fact, the only new here is that the cast is primarily Black. And this long-overdue approach to reimagining Austen’s 1811 tale was “the perfect solution” for Hallmark Media’s SVP of Development, Toni Judkins when she set out to define Hallmark Channel’s Mahogany brand. Hallmark Media “When they announced that the Mahogany initiative was going to come to fruition, I had a little window where...
- 2/22/2024
- TV Insider
In the world of film, where genres blend and boundaries blur, there exists a delightfully peculiar niche that marries the heart-fluttering thrills of romance with the pulse-pounding chills of zombie flicks. Welcome to the land of “RomZoms,” where love bites in more ways than one. This unique fusion genre offers a refreshingly fun take on both romantic and zombie narratives, presenting tales of love that persists beyond the grave and in the face of apocalyptic dread.
From the tender to the terrifying, the humorous to the heartfelt, RomZoms prove that even the undead can have a heart. Join us as we countdown through a list of standout RomZoms, showcasing films that have managed to capture our hearts with their unique blend of affection and affliction.
MPI 10. Night of the Living Deb (2015)
Starting our list is the delightful Night of the Living Deb, a film that combines awkward romance with zombie...
From the tender to the terrifying, the humorous to the heartfelt, RomZoms prove that even the undead can have a heart. Join us as we countdown through a list of standout RomZoms, showcasing films that have managed to capture our hearts with their unique blend of affection and affliction.
MPI 10. Night of the Living Deb (2015)
Starting our list is the delightful Night of the Living Deb, a film that combines awkward romance with zombie...
- 2/21/2024
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
In the world of movies, some roles just stick with you because of the actors who nail them. Take Matthew MacFadyen’s Mr. Darcy in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice flick, for example. But here’s a surprise: Tom Hardy, the tough guy from other movies, could’ve been in his shoes. Yeah, crazy, right? It turns out the 46-year-old auditioned for the role, but luck wasn’t on his side.
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy
Instead, MacFadyen snagged it, making him a household name. It’s one of those what-if moments in Hollywood that make you wonder how things might’ve turned out differently.
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Tom Hardy Wasn’t The Right Match For Mr. Darcy
Tom Hardy, one of the big shots in British movies, almost bagged the role of Mr.
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy
Instead, MacFadyen snagged it, making him a household name. It’s one of those what-if moments in Hollywood that make you wonder how things might’ve turned out differently.
SUGGESTEDThe Only Celeb Who Fans Voted Can Play Venom after Tom Hardy Hasn’t Had a Single Lead Role in a Hollywood Movie Till Date
Tom Hardy Wasn’t The Right Match For Mr. Darcy
Tom Hardy, one of the big shots in British movies, almost bagged the role of Mr.
- 2/18/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Love & Jane by David Weaver hints towards the escapist nature of literature, and I do not mean this as a bad thing. Escapism, as I believe it to be, is an innate facet of our human nature. A manifestation of our self-preservationist instincts, ‘escapism,’ despite the negative connotations people attach to it, has been the very reason why art came into the picture. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I do think that the escapist nature of mankind is what more or less birthed creativity. Perhaps David Weaver tried to address the character’s escapist nature in Love & Jane. Jane Austen’s works are considered quite intellectual today, but back in the hyper-conservative British Regency era, they served as an escape for women, hinting at equal rights for women and satirizing the patriarchal status quo. While not inherently a feminist, Jane’s work did walk the line between realism and escapism,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Shrey Ashley Philip
- Film Fugitives
Before embarking on his acting career in the British theater, Tom Hardy was a troublesome youngster, expelled from three different schools. He gained notoriety and acclaim in the film industry after notable performances in the 2001 military film Black Hawk Down and the television miniseries Band of Brothers. With that said, he was rejected for a role that made Matthew MacFadyen one of the best actors ever.
A scene from Venom
Eventually, Tom Hardy further cemented his legacy with roles in films and series such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Peaky Blinders and many more. Therefore, his excellent acting skills can never come under question, but sometimes even he doesn’t get the role he desires.
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A scene from Venom
Eventually, Tom Hardy further cemented his legacy with roles in films and series such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Peaky Blinders and many more. Therefore, his excellent acting skills can never come under question, but sometimes even he doesn’t get the role he desires.
SUGGESTEDThe Only Celeb Who Fans Voted Can Play Venom after Tom Hardy Hasn’t Had a Single Lead Role in a Hollywood Movie Till Date Tom Hardy Was Outright Rejected For Role That Eventually Went...
- 2/15/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Days of our Lives fans will forever know Alison Sweeney as trouble-making Sami Brady.
However, over the past decade, Alison has made a name for herself, starring in some of Hallmark’s hottest movies and franchises.
Alison not only stars in them but has also been producing and even writing some of the Hallmark hits she stars in.
As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Alison just announced a new Hannah Swensen film that has her wearing multiple hats.
While her fans anxiously await that next Hannah movie, Alison has another Hallmark film to keep us all entertained.
The soap vet recently opened up about her latest film, Love & Jane, premiering on Hallmark on Saturday, February 10.
Alison Sweeney teases new Hallmark movie
Speaking with TV Insider, Alison opened up about Love & Jane, part of a month devoted to inspirational author Jane Austen.
It turns out this came about when...
However, over the past decade, Alison has made a name for herself, starring in some of Hallmark’s hottest movies and franchises.
Alison not only stars in them but has also been producing and even writing some of the Hallmark hits she stars in.
As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Alison just announced a new Hannah Swensen film that has her wearing multiple hats.
While her fans anxiously await that next Hannah movie, Alison has another Hallmark film to keep us all entertained.
The soap vet recently opened up about her latest film, Love & Jane, premiering on Hallmark on Saturday, February 10.
Alison Sweeney teases new Hallmark movie
Speaking with TV Insider, Alison opened up about Love & Jane, part of a month devoted to inspirational author Jane Austen.
It turns out this came about when...
- 2/10/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Why do we love Hugh Grant? Let us count the swoony ways. Is it the adorably impish smile and mischievous blue eyes? The floppy hair? Or the self-deprecating charm? In a word, yes! The dashing British actor has set our hearts (and minds) aflutter ever since his hapless commitment-phobe Charles stumbled through his “I think I love you” speech to Andie MacDowell’s independent American in 1994’s Four Weddings and a Funeral (on Prime Video). He was adorably tongue-tied again the following year in Emma Thompson’s Oscar-winning adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility (on Pluto TV) as Edward, whose long-repressed romantic feelings for Elinor Dashwood (Thompson) set up a happy ending. A few years later, we fell just as hard for his diffident, divorced London bookseller as fellow rom-com favorite Julia Roberts’ movie star did in 1999’s Notting Hill (also on Prime Video). Grant played a naughtier...
- 2/10/2024
- TV Insider
On February 10, Days of our Lives alum Alison Sweeney will star in her 28th movie for Hallmark, Love & Jane, as part of a month-long celebration of famed author Jane Austen. In the film, Sweeney, who is both star and executive producer, plays Austen enthusiast Lilly. “She’s a modern working woman, but she dresses in a romantic way and she speaks in an old-fashioned way based on her love of these books,” Sweeney shares. “She has boyfriend trouble and wishes Jane Austen were there to give her good advice, and when she wakes up the next morning, lo and behold, Jane Austen is in her living room. It’s really fun the way the story unfolds from there.” Austenland (Credit: Giles Keyte/©Sony Pictures Classics/courtesy Everett Collection) The origin of the film started by chance on a night in a hotel room. “I have always been a huge fan of Jane Austen,...
- 2/9/2024
- TV Insider
For the first time, the Hallmark Channel presented at the Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday morning with three panels: one featuring their Hallmark Mystery (the channel formerly known as Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) talent, one highlighting their “Loveuary” film, “Sense and Sensibility;” and the final with the cast of “The Way Home.”
The network has had a presence at the press tour with cocktail parties or receptions for more than a decade, but now was the time to take that a step further, says Lisa Hamilton Daly, Hallmark Media’s EVP of programming.
“I think we felt the range of programming that we had to offer this year was so unique and so varied. I am very respectful of Hallmark’s history, the brand and what they did, but I think they had a very clear function for the movies. A lot were like, everybody has that same...
The network has had a presence at the press tour with cocktail parties or receptions for more than a decade, but now was the time to take that a step further, says Lisa Hamilton Daly, Hallmark Media’s EVP of programming.
“I think we felt the range of programming that we had to offer this year was so unique and so varied. I am very respectful of Hallmark’s history, the brand and what they did, but I think they had a very clear function for the movies. A lot were like, everybody has that same...
- 2/7/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
The BBC is celebrating the art of the literary adaptation by screening a variety of classics on BBC Four. More details here.
The BBC is quite rightly celebrated for its rich history of book to screen adaptations, such as the iconic 1995 version of Jane Austen’a Pride And Prejudice to Cbbc’s hugely successful adaptation of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker series.
It has now put together a season of 14 adaptations from the BBC archive, some of which have rarely been seen since their original broadcast.
The dramas are:
The Great Gatsby
Toby Stephens, Mira Sorvino and Paul Rudd lead the cast in this 2000 BBC adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel on the American dream in the jazz age.
Small Island
Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ashley Walters star in this 2009 TV version of Andrea Levy’s novel focusing on the lives and...
The BBC is quite rightly celebrated for its rich history of book to screen adaptations, such as the iconic 1995 version of Jane Austen’a Pride And Prejudice to Cbbc’s hugely successful adaptation of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker series.
It has now put together a season of 14 adaptations from the BBC archive, some of which have rarely been seen since their original broadcast.
The dramas are:
The Great Gatsby
Toby Stephens, Mira Sorvino and Paul Rudd lead the cast in this 2000 BBC adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel on the American dream in the jazz age.
Small Island
Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ashley Walters star in this 2009 TV version of Andrea Levy’s novel focusing on the lives and...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Like many of Taylor Sheridan’s shows, the cast of his flagship creation Yellowstone is a major part of its draw. The cast is an intriguing mix of absolute icons, seasoned veterans, character actors, international artists and, at the time, up-and-comers. While their notoriety has certainly evolved to the point where they are inseparable from Yellowstone, this amazing group of performers has an equally amazing body of work behind them.
While these may not be the roles the cast are known for, or even remembered for, there are several stops along the way to the fictional Montana that are worth mentioning. With Yellowstone currently on hiatus, now is the perfect time to revisit these films and shows, and see how well rounded the cast truly is.
Kevin Costner as Lieutenant John J. Dunbar in Dances with Wolves
“Absolute icon” is naturally referring to Costner and his unparalleled filmography. Costner’s...
While these may not be the roles the cast are known for, or even remembered for, there are several stops along the way to the fictional Montana that are worth mentioning. With Yellowstone currently on hiatus, now is the perfect time to revisit these films and shows, and see how well rounded the cast truly is.
Kevin Costner as Lieutenant John J. Dunbar in Dances with Wolves
“Absolute icon” is naturally referring to Costner and his unparalleled filmography. Costner’s...
- 2/5/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Hallmark Channel is paying tribute to author Jane Austen with their Loveuary with Jane Austen programming!
The network will premiere a new movie every weekend in February, inspired by the author’s work.
Those stories being told will be in the form of the upcoming movies, Paging Mr. Darcy, Love & Jane, An American in Austen and Sense and Sensibility.
“Jane Austen’s stories are timeless and continue to resonate with readers and viewers of all ages. Our movies will bring her beloved characters to life in fresh, new ways and honor the many women who continue to be inspired by them,” Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media, shared in a statement.
Loveuary with Jane Austen movies will premiere one each Saturday in February at 8pm Et/Pt on Hallmark Channel.
Check out the trailer and click inside to learn more about each movie below…...
The network will premiere a new movie every weekend in February, inspired by the author’s work.
Those stories being told will be in the form of the upcoming movies, Paging Mr. Darcy, Love & Jane, An American in Austen and Sense and Sensibility.
“Jane Austen’s stories are timeless and continue to resonate with readers and viewers of all ages. Our movies will bring her beloved characters to life in fresh, new ways and honor the many women who continue to be inspired by them,” Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media, shared in a statement.
Loveuary with Jane Austen movies will premiere one each Saturday in February at 8pm Et/Pt on Hallmark Channel.
Check out the trailer and click inside to learn more about each movie below…...
- 2/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It is a truth universally acknowledged…that 19th century author Jane Austen wrote some of the all-time great romances. So using her work as a jumping-off point for four Hallmark Channel love stories makes perfect sense. Here are the swoonworthy titles airing every Saturday in “Loveuary” (aka February). Paging Mr. Darcy “I will not be dancing, dressing up or pretending to be a teenaged heroine husband-hunting in a dead century,” declares scholar Eloise (Mallory Jansen), scoffing that the conference she’s attending is less of an academic event and more “like Comic-Con for Jane Austen fans.” But once she’s assigned a “guest of honor liaison” outfitted as Pride and Prejudice’s Mr. Darcy, Eloise starts to realize her own, er, prejudices may be why she’s still alone. Love & Jane Hallmark faves Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres headline a charmer about star-crossed loves. Sweeney stars as Lilly, a...
- 2/2/2024
- TV Insider
Hallmark Channel is celebrating the most romantic month of the year with a full slate of new movies. For 2024, the network’s “Loveuary” lineup has a special theme, with four movies inspired by the work of Jane Austen, including a new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Keep reading for our rundown of the Hallmark movie schedule for February 2024.
‘Paging Mr. Darcy’
Professor Eloise Cavendish (Mallory Jansen) is a Jane Austen scholar invited to give a talk at an annual conference about the famous author. But the event combines serious scholarship with fandom, and Eloise isn’t sure how her work – which focuses on the role of money, not love in Austen’s novels – will be received. Nor is she impressed when she meets Sam (Will Kemp), the event’s official Mr. Darcy. But Eloise and Sam soon discover that they have more in common than they first thought.
Paging Mr.
‘Paging Mr. Darcy’
Professor Eloise Cavendish (Mallory Jansen) is a Jane Austen scholar invited to give a talk at an annual conference about the famous author. But the event combines serious scholarship with fandom, and Eloise isn’t sure how her work – which focuses on the role of money, not love in Austen’s novels – will be received. Nor is she impressed when she meets Sam (Will Kemp), the event’s official Mr. Darcy. But Eloise and Sam soon discover that they have more in common than they first thought.
Paging Mr.
- 1/31/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans of brainy challenges and celebrity fun, take note! “Celebrity Mastermind” is back with its tenth episode of Season 22, set to air on BBC One at 7:30 Pm this Friday, February 2nd, 2024. Hosted by Clive Myrie, this episode promises to be a thrilling blend of intellect and entertainment, featuring a lineup of celebrities ready to test their knowledge for a good cause.
In the famous black chair tonight, viewers will see Lee Latchford-Evans from the pop group Steps. Known for his musical talent, Lee takes on the challenge of answering questions about the “Top Gun” films, showcasing a different side of his expertise.
Joining him is comedian Rachel Parris, who will be quizzed on adaptations of Jane Austen novels. Her wit and intelligence are expected to shine through as she navigates the intricate world of Austen’s literary classics.
Online content creator Harry Pinero brings his unique flair to the show,...
In the famous black chair tonight, viewers will see Lee Latchford-Evans from the pop group Steps. Known for his musical talent, Lee takes on the challenge of answering questions about the “Top Gun” films, showcasing a different side of his expertise.
Joining him is comedian Rachel Parris, who will be quizzed on adaptations of Jane Austen novels. Her wit and intelligence are expected to shine through as she navigates the intricate world of Austen’s literary classics.
Online content creator Harry Pinero brings his unique flair to the show,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Clockwise from bottom left: Beetlejuice (Warner Bros.), Palm Springs (Hulu), The Guilt Trip (Paramount), Frank (Magnolia) Graphic: AVClub
Hulu is a great resource for viewers seeking laughs, as this round-up of the platform’s best available comedy movies can attest. The A.V. Club’s list particularly proves that Hulu...
Hulu is a great resource for viewers seeking laughs, as this round-up of the platform’s best available comedy movies can attest. The A.V. Club’s list particularly proves that Hulu...
- 1/20/2024
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
BAFTA has announced the five nominees for this year’s prestigious Ee Rising Star Award, now in its 19th year and created in honour of the late Mary Selway.
The press conference was introduced by BAFTA CEO, Jane Millichip and hosted by Film Critic and radio Host, Ali Plumb and Actor & Producer, Stephen Graham, who revealed the highly anticipated 2024 nominee shortlist. The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in film over the past year, having captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike.
The Ee Rising Star Award nominees for 2024 are:
Phoebe Dynevor – currently starring in the critically acclaimed finance thriller, ‘Fair Play.’ Phoebe is arguably best known for her role as Daphne Bridgerton in Shonda Rhimes’ global phenomenon, ‘Bridgerton.’ Dynevor is also set to star opposite Diane Lane and Zoey Deutch in thriller, ‘Anniversary.’ The film follows a very...
The press conference was introduced by BAFTA CEO, Jane Millichip and hosted by Film Critic and radio Host, Ali Plumb and Actor & Producer, Stephen Graham, who revealed the highly anticipated 2024 nominee shortlist. The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in film over the past year, having captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike.
The Ee Rising Star Award nominees for 2024 are:
Phoebe Dynevor – currently starring in the critically acclaimed finance thriller, ‘Fair Play.’ Phoebe is arguably best known for her role as Daphne Bridgerton in Shonda Rhimes’ global phenomenon, ‘Bridgerton.’ Dynevor is also set to star opposite Diane Lane and Zoey Deutch in thriller, ‘Anniversary.’ The film follows a very...
- 1/10/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
December 2003. Twenty years ago. It was a special time for moviegoers. That’s because it was the first holiday season in which “Love Actually” could actually be part of one’s Christmas time festivities. (Richard Curtis‘ ensemble romantic comedy was still playing to healthy crowds in cinemas.)
While the film would not figure into that year’s Academy Awards race, the cast did feature a handful of past Oscar contenders — and a few winners. Sho which “Love Actually” cast member will be next to earn an Oscar nomination?
The most noticeable of those winners was Emma Thompson, 1992’s Best Actress for “Howards End.” She tried (unsuccessfully) for acting awards three more times, including for 1995’s “Sense and Sensibility.” For penning that script, she accepted the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for superbly adapting the classic novel by Jane Austen.
The other “Love Actually” cast member with an Oscar in their possession was Billy Bob Thornton,...
While the film would not figure into that year’s Academy Awards race, the cast did feature a handful of past Oscar contenders — and a few winners. Sho which “Love Actually” cast member will be next to earn an Oscar nomination?
The most noticeable of those winners was Emma Thompson, 1992’s Best Actress for “Howards End.” She tried (unsuccessfully) for acting awards three more times, including for 1995’s “Sense and Sensibility.” For penning that script, she accepted the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for superbly adapting the classic novel by Jane Austen.
The other “Love Actually” cast member with an Oscar in their possession was Billy Bob Thornton,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Miss Austen is headed to PBS. Based on the novel about Jane Austen’s sister, the series has started production in the UK.
Starring Keeley Hawes, Rose Leslie, Patsy Ferran, Alfred Enoch, Max Irons, Calam Lynch, Jessica Hynes, Mirren Mack, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, and Liv Hill, the four-part series is adapted by writer Andrea Gibb and based on Gill Hornby's novel. Set in 1830, the series tells the story of Cassandra Austen, who infamously burned her sister Jane's letters.
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Starring Keeley Hawes, Rose Leslie, Patsy Ferran, Alfred Enoch, Max Irons, Calam Lynch, Jessica Hynes, Mirren Mack, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, and Liv Hill, the four-part series is adapted by writer Andrea Gibb and based on Gill Hornby's novel. Set in 1830, the series tells the story of Cassandra Austen, who infamously burned her sister Jane's letters.
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- 12/23/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
What's been going on in the world of news this Friday afternoon?
We've got word of a new show coming to Apple TV+ starring Jon Hamm. Does he ever disappoint? Hallmark never disappoints, either, and we've got Loveuary with Jane Austin coming this February.
There are also some limited details about the potential Fire Country Spinoff, the renewal of Power Book IV: Force, and the key art and another teaser trailer for Justin Hartley's Tracker coming to CBS.
Apple TV+ today announced it has ordered Your Friends and Neighbors, a new drama series developed by Apple Studios.
It will star Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm, who will also serve as executive producer, and is based on an original idea by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and novelist Jonathan Tropper.
In Your Friends and Neighbors, Hamm will star in the lead role as ‘Coop,’ a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired,...
We've got word of a new show coming to Apple TV+ starring Jon Hamm. Does he ever disappoint? Hallmark never disappoints, either, and we've got Loveuary with Jane Austin coming this February.
There are also some limited details about the potential Fire Country Spinoff, the renewal of Power Book IV: Force, and the key art and another teaser trailer for Justin Hartley's Tracker coming to CBS.
Apple TV+ today announced it has ordered Your Friends and Neighbors, a new drama series developed by Apple Studios.
It will star Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm, who will also serve as executive producer, and is based on an original idea by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and novelist Jonathan Tropper.
In Your Friends and Neighbors, Hamm will star in the lead role as ‘Coop,’ a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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