There’s new posters for Back to Black, the new Amy Winehouse biopic starring Marisa Abela as the late singer.
The movie chronicles the legendary singer’s legendary rise to worldwide fame with the release of her album Back to Black.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the official synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the movie stars Jack O’Connell as Amy‘s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Amy‘s father Mitch and...
The movie chronicles the legendary singer’s legendary rise to worldwide fame with the release of her album Back to Black.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the official synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the movie stars Jack O’Connell as Amy‘s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Amy‘s father Mitch and...
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bohemian Rhapsody should have been the final nail in the music-biopic coffin––instead, its near-billion box-office gross ensured it became Hollywood’s go-to template for a movie in this mold. Going beyond merely emulating its Walk Hard-like adherence to over-simplifying the highs and lows of a career within a neat three-act structure, director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black goes one further in how it ghoulishly holds the singer accountable for many of the tragedies and misfortunes she suffered. Remember how the surviving band members of Queen came across as responsible family men as the long-departed Freddie Mercury was chastised for addiction issues? Matt Greenhalgh’s screenplay, his second for Taylor-Johnson after the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy, goes one further by obfuscating the full extent of the bad influences in her life that heightened her years-long battle with substance and alcohol abuse, depicting the singer as...
- 4/23/2024
- by Alistair Ryder
- The Film Stage
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (Apr 12-14) Total gross to date Week 1. Back To Black (Studiocanal) £2.7m £2.7m 1 2. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) £1.8m £17.3m 3 3. Civil War (Entertainment Film) £1.6m £1.8m 2 4. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros) £1.2m £11.9m 3 5. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony) £787,034 £14.1m 4
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Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black led the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a £2.7m debut.
Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature, starring Marisa Abela as the late singer, opened in 719 cinemas – the widest of the year so far – making for a £3,853 location average.
It is...
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Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black led the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a £2.7m debut.
Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature, starring Marisa Abela as the late singer, opened in 719 cinemas – the widest of the year so far – making for a £3,853 location average.
It is...
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Back to Black begins in Camden Town, in north London, where a teenage Amy Winehouse (Marisa Abela) flourishes in a family full of musicians. The most important influence on her is her nan, Cynthia (Lesley Manville), from whom she inherits her vintage style and love of jazz. We first see Amy taking to the stage in a local bar to perform “Stronger Than Me,” a song mocking her then-boyfriend for his lack of machismo with regrettable lines like “Feel like a lady, and you my ladyboy” and “Are you gay?”
It’s a triumphant night, with Amy crooning happily while the crowd laps it up. While it’s hardly a scandal that an 18-year-old wrote some dumb lines about a guy she was sick of, it’s more than a little regressive for a 2024 movie to show them off in such a positive way. Regardless, the song...
It’s a triumphant night, with Amy crooning happily while the crowd laps it up. While it’s hardly a scandal that an 18-year-old wrote some dumb lines about a guy she was sick of, it’s more than a little regressive for a 2024 movie to show them off in such a positive way. Regardless, the song...
- 4/13/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have shared their “Song for Amy” from the new Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black.
The Bad Seeds duo also composed the score for the film, but the swirling ballad “Song for Amy” features vocals by Cave, who croons on the track, “You needn’t care what they say / I’ll still love you anyway / Love kills everything / Just to take it away.”
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” director Sam Taylor-Johnson previously said of working with Cave and Ellis.
The Bad Seeds duo also composed the score for the film, but the swirling ballad “Song for Amy” features vocals by Cave, who croons on the track, “You needn’t care what they say / I’ll still love you anyway / Love kills everything / Just to take it away.”
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” director Sam Taylor-Johnson previously said of working with Cave and Ellis.
- 4/12/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black sets a new widest UK-Ireland opening record for Studiocanal, starting its run in 719 sites.
The film beats the distributor’s previous record – February release Wicked Little Letters – by 33 venues. It is also the widest opening of the year, beating Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two by two sites.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back To Black depicts the life of music icon Winehouse, from her early career through her turbulent relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, and her creation of seminal 2006 album Back To Black.
The film stars 2023 Screen Star of Tomorrow Marisa Abela as Winehouse,...
The film beats the distributor’s previous record – February release Wicked Little Letters – by 33 venues. It is also the widest opening of the year, beating Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two by two sites.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back To Black depicts the life of music icon Winehouse, from her early career through her turbulent relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, and her creation of seminal 2006 album Back To Black.
The film stars 2023 Screen Star of Tomorrow Marisa Abela as Winehouse,...
- 4/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
In “Back to Black,” Jack O’Connell’s Blake Fielder-Civil comes into the life of Amy Winehouse — played by an exceptional Marisa Abela — with seductive bravado, sweeping the singer off her feet on their first meeting in a London pub thanks to, among other things, a lip-synced rendition of the Shangri-La’s “Leader of the Pack”.
As the divisive biopic, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and released in the U.K. by StudioCanal this Friday (and in the U.S. by Focus Features on May 17), agonizingly portrays, the smitten pair quickly descend into violent self-destruction — a “toxic co-dependency” as Fielder-Civil later describes it in the film — fueled by alcoholism and drug abuse.
Many may question the ethics of picking at a tragic story that was heavily chronicled and sensationalized by the media in real-time during Winehouse’s final years. But for anyone who’s been tracking O’Connell’s career, the opportunity to...
As the divisive biopic, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and released in the U.K. by StudioCanal this Friday (and in the U.S. by Focus Features on May 17), agonizingly portrays, the smitten pair quickly descend into violent self-destruction — a “toxic co-dependency” as Fielder-Civil later describes it in the film — fueled by alcoholism and drug abuse.
Many may question the ethics of picking at a tragic story that was heavily chronicled and sensationalized by the media in real-time during Winehouse’s final years. But for anyone who’s been tracking O’Connell’s career, the opportunity to...
- 4/11/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
For anyone who witnessed her tumultuous rise to fame and eventual fall from grace, it’s clear that Amy Winehouse was truly one of a kind. A diamond in the rough that not only needed to be handled with kid gloves, but one who also craved love and attention from all the wrong people. Her sudden death at the age of 27 in the summer of 2011, while not entirely unexpected, was still a huge shock for most of us.
The story of how a bright and talented nice Jewish girl from North London became prime tabloid fodder and a global superstar, is told with a fair amount of contrivance in this slightly disjointed biopic from Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Starring Marisa Abela (Industry) as Amy, Back To Black – the title taken from one of the singer’s most iconic singles and album – focuses the bulk of its narrative...
The story of how a bright and talented nice Jewish girl from North London became prime tabloid fodder and a global superstar, is told with a fair amount of contrivance in this slightly disjointed biopic from Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Starring Marisa Abela (Industry) as Amy, Back To Black – the title taken from one of the singer’s most iconic singles and album – focuses the bulk of its narrative...
- 4/10/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Amy Winehouse’s music endures because of her voice, obviously — that sultry Billie Holiday-esque sound that could lend timelessness to lyrics that referenced Slick Rick. Her regular producers, such as Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson, imbued her classical jazz training with a pop sound that borrowed from ’60s and ’70s soul as well as contemporary garage rock and hip hop. Her image was a knowing collage of vintage looks, but while you can’t talk about Winehouse’s hair without referencing Ronnie Spector, that amalgamation of “bad girl” styles became entirely her own. She had the unique ability to cultivate originality from a self-conscious fusion of different musical designs; any traces of influences disappeared under the weight of sampling and swagger.
The gap between Winehouse’s music and her troubled personal life was never as dichotomous as people insisted; her personal demons fueled her music, and she nurtured a refreshingly rebellious persona.
The gap between Winehouse’s music and her troubled personal life was never as dichotomous as people insisted; her personal demons fueled her music, and she nurtured a refreshingly rebellious persona.
- 4/10/2024
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Ahead of the release of the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black in the U.K. this weekend, the singer’s “Tears Dry on Their Own” has been re-uploaded onto YouTube with a visual featuring previously unseen footage from the single’s original music video shoot.
Like the recently rereleased video for “In My Bed” — which arrived earlier this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Winehouse’s 2004 debut album Frank — the new “Tears Dry on Their Own” visual combines the original clip with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes, in this case,...
Like the recently rereleased video for “In My Bed” — which arrived earlier this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Winehouse’s 2004 debut album Frank — the new “Tears Dry on Their Own” visual combines the original clip with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes, in this case,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
When Sam Taylor-Johnson started working on her Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black, she asked screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh to listen to one of Winehouse’s tracks, “Tears Dry on Their Own,” before he started writing. “I kept saying in those early days, ‘I feel like this song is our path to understanding her,’ ” Taylor-Johnson says.
In the deceptively upbeat single about Winehouse’s tumultuous relationship with her on-again, off-again love, Blake Fielder-Civil, she sings, “It’s my responsibility/And you don’t owe nothing to me.”
For Taylor-Johnson, 57, that line spoke to something largely misunderstood about Winehouse, the English singer who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011: Just 27, she left behind an outsize cultural impact. Winehouse’s defining album, Back to Black, sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, and her unique mix of jazz and soul with punk-era defiance would go on to influence artists like Adele, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish.
In the deceptively upbeat single about Winehouse’s tumultuous relationship with her on-again, off-again love, Blake Fielder-Civil, she sings, “It’s my responsibility/And you don’t owe nothing to me.”
For Taylor-Johnson, 57, that line spoke to something largely misunderstood about Winehouse, the English singer who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011: Just 27, she left behind an outsize cultural impact. Winehouse’s defining album, Back to Black, sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, and her unique mix of jazz and soul with punk-era defiance would go on to influence artists like Adele, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish.
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” topped the U.K. and Ireland box office with £2.8 million ($3.6 million), according to numbers from Comscore. The film now has a total of £12.7 million after two weekends.
Also in its second weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” collected £1.9 million in second place for a total of £9.1 million.
In third place, in its third weekend, Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” added £1.3 million for a total of £12.1 million. In fourth position, in its sixth weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part II” collected £1.1 million for a total of £36.8 million. Universal’s “Monkey Man,” directed by and starring Dev Patel, debuted in fifth place with £810,253.
There were three more top 10 debuts – Disney’s “The First Omen” in sixth place with £521,573, Entertainment Film Distributors’ “Seize Them!” in eighth with £132,207 and Disney’s “Luca” in 10th with £110,964.
There are three mid-week releases on Wednesday, April 10. To coincide with the Eid festival,...
Also in its second weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” collected £1.9 million in second place for a total of £9.1 million.
In third place, in its third weekend, Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” added £1.3 million for a total of £12.1 million. In fourth position, in its sixth weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part II” collected £1.1 million for a total of £36.8 million. Universal’s “Monkey Man,” directed by and starring Dev Patel, debuted in fifth place with £810,253.
There were three more top 10 debuts – Disney’s “The First Omen” in sixth place with £521,573, Entertainment Film Distributors’ “Seize Them!” in eighth with £132,207 and Disney’s “Luca” in 10th with £110,964.
There are three mid-week releases on Wednesday, April 10. To coincide with the Eid festival,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
It’s the film everyone is talking about, so why not hear from those behind it – as HeyUGuys were fortunate participants at the press junket for the forthcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black.
To mark the film’s cinematic release on April 12, we spoke to the leading lady herself, Marisa Abela, as she talks about embodying such an icon, and her process in undertaking all of the songs of the subject, which she herself sings in the movie. She was paired with director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who talks about the talents of the actress sat besides her. We also spoke to Eddie Marsan who plays Amy’s father Mitch, as he talks about addiction, and how he went about understanding and connecting to his character. Finally you can watch our interview with producer Alison Owen, alongside screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh.
Marisa Abela & Sam Taylor-Johnson
Eddie Marsan
Matt Greenhalgh & Alison Owen
Synopsis...
To mark the film’s cinematic release on April 12, we spoke to the leading lady herself, Marisa Abela, as she talks about embodying such an icon, and her process in undertaking all of the songs of the subject, which she herself sings in the movie. She was paired with director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who talks about the talents of the actress sat besides her. We also spoke to Eddie Marsan who plays Amy’s father Mitch, as he talks about addiction, and how he went about understanding and connecting to his character. Finally you can watch our interview with producer Alison Owen, alongside screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh.
Marisa Abela & Sam Taylor-Johnson
Eddie Marsan
Matt Greenhalgh & Alison Owen
Synopsis...
- 4/9/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jack O'Connell admires the individuality of Amy Winehouse.The 33-year-old actor stars opposite Marisa Abela in the biopic 'Back to Black' as Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil and respects the way that the 'Rehab' hitmaker was able to remain authentic in the music industry during her tragically brief career.Jack said at the picture's world premiere in London on Monday (08.04.24): "She didn't waver, she didn't let herself get parcelled and packaged and marketed. She stayed true to herself and as a young twenty something to do that and not give in, I just have a tremendous amount of respect for her."The 'This Is England' actor had the opportunity to meet with Blake before filming and was struck by the "palpable admiration" he has for the late singer.He recalled: "I didn't go in there to study him. It wasn't really for research, just out of courtesy.
- 4/9/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
For her “unofficial” 2009 John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy, Sam Taylor-Johnson had so little music to work with that the opening chord of “Hard Day’s Night” pretty much had to carry the whole movie. You might think that history would repeat for Back to Black, the short but fast-lived story of Amy Winehouse, who rose to international fame in her teens and never saw 28, never mind 30. Surprisingly, the Winehouse estate is all in, and although one might argue that the singer’s trainwreck notoriety has been slightly snow-washed to protect the living, there’s still a surprisingly hard edge here, in a rare film that gives rock ’n’ roll agency to a woman for once, like a reverse-angle Sid & Nancy.
In a way, any music biopic is off to a bad start, since there’s always going to be the curse of symmetry: everything must square with what we already know,...
In a way, any music biopic is off to a bad start, since there’s always going to be the curse of symmetry: everything must square with what we already know,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
“Back to Black,” the 2006 album that the new Amy Winehouse biopic takes its title from, is a record built on an exquisite contradiction. The music has a crispy delicious retro-bop bounce, a quality that extends to Winehouse’s voice, which takes the growling-cat stylings of jazz legends like Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday and kicks them up into something playfully ferocious. Yet when you tune into the lyrics, they’re as dark as midnight. “Rehab,” the album’s showpiece track, must surely be the jauntiest song ever recorded about an addict who turns the refusal to help herself into a stance of rock ‘n’ roll defiance.
At its best, “Back to Black,” the forthright and compelling movie that’s been made of Winehouse’s life, takes that light/dark balance and digs into the drama of it, making it sing. The film’s snaky on-and-off power begins with the British actor Marisa Abela,...
At its best, “Back to Black,” the forthright and compelling movie that’s been made of Winehouse’s life, takes that light/dark balance and digs into the drama of it, making it sing. The film’s snaky on-and-off power begins with the British actor Marisa Abela,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Fans regularly make film biopics about famous musicians successful, but they also love to nitpick the results. Or to misquote Ian Curtis, the lead singer of Joy Division and the subject of a rather good musical biopic (Control), love will tear apart any work of fan service if it screws up the story, paints the subject in too unflattering a light or, worst of all, mangles the music with impersonations that barely rise above the level of karaoke. (Consider, if you dare, Kevin Spacey as Bobby Darin in Beyond the Sea.)
On the other hand, there’s also something irksome about biopics that have actors lip sync to the original songs, like Naomi Ackie did for I Wanna Dance With Somebody or, much less successfully, Dennis Quaid in Great Balls of Fire! Especially if that means access to the original recordings or even rights to the songs in the first...
On the other hand, there’s also something irksome about biopics that have actors lip sync to the original songs, like Naomi Ackie did for I Wanna Dance With Somebody or, much less successfully, Dennis Quaid in Great Balls of Fire! Especially if that means access to the original recordings or even rights to the songs in the first...
- 4/9/2024
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jack O’Connell may be about to be seen on screen in the Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black,” but the actor has also stepped behind the camera to shoot a video for another U.K. music icon, Paul Weller.
The Brit — who stars as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature alongside Marisa Abela as the late, legendary singer — has made his directorial debut with the music video for “Nothing,” a track set to be part of Weller’s new album “66,” releasing in May.
“It was a good stroke of fortune,” O’Connell tells Variety. “Paul’s been a mate for a while and he’s got a bunch of new music coming out. He asked me to be in [a video] and I said, ‘Can I direct it instead?’ He obliged. And now we’ve edited it and cut it together.”
The collaboration isn’t the first project...
The Brit — who stars as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature alongside Marisa Abela as the late, legendary singer — has made his directorial debut with the music video for “Nothing,” a track set to be part of Weller’s new album “66,” releasing in May.
“It was a good stroke of fortune,” O’Connell tells Variety. “Paul’s been a mate for a while and he’s got a bunch of new music coming out. He asked me to be in [a video] and I said, ‘Can I direct it instead?’ He obliged. And now we’ve edited it and cut it together.”
The collaboration isn’t the first project...
- 4/8/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Sam Taylor-Johnson didn't want to cast an "impersonator" as Amy Winehouse in 'Back to Black'.The 57-year-old filmmaker has helmed the new biopic about the late singer and opted to cast Marisa Abela in the lead role as she didn't try to imitate Amy's appearance in her audition.Sam told the BBC: "There were many brilliant impersonators and people that looked like her or sounded like her. But Marisa came in as herself, she was the only one in the audition process who didn't try to look like her in any way, earrings, eyeliner or anything."The 'Nowhere Boy' director revealed that she wanted to meet with Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil (portrayed by Jack O'Connell in the flick) before shooting to shed some light on the pair's turbulent and drug-fuelled relationship but was unable to do so.Taylor-Johnson explained: "We had to understand why Amy fell in love with him,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: Jack O’Connell (Ferrari) is in talks to star opposite Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler’s untitled event film for Warner Bros, sources tell Deadline.
While both the plot of the film and O’Connell’s role remain under wraps, we’re told it’s a period genre pic in which he’ll be playing the villain. Deadline was first to tell you about Warners’ acquisition of the project, following a heated bidding war.
The film brings Jordan and Coogler together following their collaboration on the Creed and Black Panther franchises, having first worked together on the acclaimed Sundance pic Fruitvale Station. It’s also the second project from the collaborators that Warner Bros Film Group co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have championed, after greenlighting the box office hit Creed III during their time at MGM.
Coogler is writing and will also produce alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian.
While both the plot of the film and O’Connell’s role remain under wraps, we’re told it’s a period genre pic in which he’ll be playing the villain. Deadline was first to tell you about Warners’ acquisition of the project, following a heated bidding war.
The film brings Jordan and Coogler together following their collaboration on the Creed and Black Panther franchises, having first worked together on the acclaimed Sundance pic Fruitvale Station. It’s also the second project from the collaborators that Warner Bros Film Group co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have championed, after greenlighting the box office hit Creed III during their time at MGM.
Coogler is writing and will also produce alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian.
- 4/3/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles, March 31 (Ians) Musician Mark Ronson, who is known for his collaboration with Bruno Mars on the song ‘Uptown Funk’, was singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse’s producer and collaborator.
He helped her reach the creative and commercial heights with her biggest songs.
However, his role has been cut from the upcoming biopic based on Amy Winehouse, reports ‘Deadline’.
The movie is named after Winehouse’s second award-winning album and classic track, ‘Back to Black’, which Ronson produced. Daily Mail stated in its report that Canadian actor Jeff Tunke filmed scenes in the character as Ronson, but the scenes have been cut from the final edit, and Tunke’s name removed from the movie’s credits on IMDb.
The Mail quotes the biopic’s producers who explained: “The character of Mark Ronson has never appeared on screen in the film, so it would not have been possible to ‘cut all the...
He helped her reach the creative and commercial heights with her biggest songs.
However, his role has been cut from the upcoming biopic based on Amy Winehouse, reports ‘Deadline’.
The movie is named after Winehouse’s second award-winning album and classic track, ‘Back to Black’, which Ronson produced. Daily Mail stated in its report that Canadian actor Jeff Tunke filmed scenes in the character as Ronson, but the scenes have been cut from the final edit, and Tunke’s name removed from the movie’s credits on IMDb.
The Mail quotes the biopic’s producers who explained: “The character of Mark Ronson has never appeared on screen in the film, so it would not have been possible to ‘cut all the...
- 3/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mark Ronson was Amy Winehouse’s producer and collaborator who helped her reach great creative and commercial heights with her biggest songs.
But the Daily Mail reports that the role of Oscar winner Ronson has been cut from forthcoming biopic about the London singer. The movie is named after Winehouse’s second award-winning album and classic track, Back to Black, which Ronson produced.
It reports that Canadian actor Jeff Tunke filmed scenes in character as Ronson, but the scenes have been cut from the final edit, and Tunke’s name removed from the movie’s credits on IMDb.
The Mail quotes the biopic’s producers who explained: “The character of Mark Ronson has never appeared on screen in the film, so it would not have been possible to ‘cut all the scenes’ involving Mark Ronson as they do not exist.”
Ronson worked with Winehouse during her most productive time, collaborating...
But the Daily Mail reports that the role of Oscar winner Ronson has been cut from forthcoming biopic about the London singer. The movie is named after Winehouse’s second award-winning album and classic track, Back to Black, which Ronson produced.
It reports that Canadian actor Jeff Tunke filmed scenes in character as Ronson, but the scenes have been cut from the final edit, and Tunke’s name removed from the movie’s credits on IMDb.
The Mail quotes the biopic’s producers who explained: “The character of Mark Ronson has never appeared on screen in the film, so it would not have been possible to ‘cut all the scenes’ involving Mark Ronson as they do not exist.”
Ronson worked with Winehouse during her most productive time, collaborating...
- 3/31/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Singer Lily Allen, who is now settled with her ‘Stranger Things’ actor David Harbour, went through a tough time when she achieved fame as a singer. Her mother Alison Owen said she saw her daughter and Amy Winhouse go through similar struggles when they first got into the public eye.
Owen, who is a producer on the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’, told The Times that she thought being in the spotlight “would destroy my daughter” and lead her down the same grim path Winehouse ended up on.
Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27. Her brother believed that bulimia was also to blame.
Referring to Allen’s former-actor father Keith Allen, she added: “Lily fitted the bill because, early in her success, her role model was her dad.
“She’d seen him idolised for swearing, taking drugs and being drunk in the Groucho...
Owen, who is a producer on the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’, told The Times that she thought being in the spotlight “would destroy my daughter” and lead her down the same grim path Winehouse ended up on.
Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27. Her brother believed that bulimia was also to blame.
Referring to Allen’s former-actor father Keith Allen, she added: “Lily fitted the bill because, early in her success, her role model was her dad.
“She’d seen him idolised for swearing, taking drugs and being drunk in the Groucho...
- 3/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Nick Cave and his longtime collaborator Warren Ellis have teamed up to score the forthcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black.
Cave and Ellis composed “about 20-30 minutes” of music for the film’s score. Additionally, Cave has contributed a new song called “Song for Amy” that will appear on the soundtrack.
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” said director Sam Taylor-Johnson in a statement. “Over the years I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as well as understanding of this story has led to a profoundly deep and moving film score.”
The soundtrack also includes six songs from Winehouse, as well a five songs from artists who inspired her, including Billie Holliday and The Shangri-Las. It will be released on May 17th.
Cave and Ellis most recently composed...
Cave and Ellis composed “about 20-30 minutes” of music for the film’s score. Additionally, Cave has contributed a new song called “Song for Amy” that will appear on the soundtrack.
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” said director Sam Taylor-Johnson in a statement. “Over the years I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as well as understanding of this story has led to a profoundly deep and moving film score.”
The soundtrack also includes six songs from Winehouse, as well a five songs from artists who inspired her, including Billie Holliday and The Shangri-Las. It will be released on May 17th.
Cave and Ellis most recently composed...
- 3/20/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Nick Cave and his longtime collaborator Warren Ellis have teamed up to score the forthcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black.
Cave and Ellis composed “about 20-30 minutes” of music for the film’s score. Additionally, Cave has contributed a new song called “Song for Amy” that will appear on the soundtrack.
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” said director Sam Taylor-Johnson in a statement. “Over the years I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as well as understanding of this story has led to a profoundly deep and moving film score.”
The soundtrack also includes six songs from Winehouse, as well a five songs from artists who inspired her, including Billie Holliday and The Shangri-Las. It will be released on May 17th.
Cave and Ellis most recently composed...
Cave and Ellis composed “about 20-30 minutes” of music for the film’s score. Additionally, Cave has contributed a new song called “Song for Amy” that will appear on the soundtrack.
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” said director Sam Taylor-Johnson in a statement. “Over the years I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as well as understanding of this story has led to a profoundly deep and moving film score.”
The soundtrack also includes six songs from Winehouse, as well a five songs from artists who inspired her, including Billie Holliday and The Shangri-Las. It will be released on May 17th.
Cave and Ellis most recently composed...
- 3/20/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The official soundtrack for Back to Black, the forthcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, spans the late musician’s discography in addition to highlighting her prominent musical influences. Back to Black: Songs From the Original Motion Picture, out alongside the film on May 17, will feature 12 songs in its standard edition.
Three original recordings from Winehouse’s 2003 debut album Frank will appear on the soundtrack, including “What Is It About Men,” “Stronger Than Me,” and “Know You Now.” Another three come from her second and final studio album, Back to Black. The selections include the title track,...
Three original recordings from Winehouse’s 2003 debut album Frank will appear on the soundtrack, including “What Is It About Men,” “Stronger Than Me,” and “Know You Now.” Another three come from her second and final studio album, Back to Black. The selections include the title track,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Mark Ronson is applauding the “Back to Black” screenplay for capturing late singer Amy Winehouse’s inherent “humor.”
Music producer Ronson, who collaborated with Winehouse on her Grammy-winning album of the same name, told Entertainment Tonight during the 2024 Oscars that while he has not watched biopic “Back to Black” yet, he can confirm the script captured Winehouse’s essence.
“I haven’t seen the film [but] I read the script,” Ronson said. “I love the script and the way that it really got…Amy was so funny and they really nailed her humor. I haven’t seen the film yet.”
“Back to Black” stars “Industry” breakout Marisa Abela as Winehouse, with Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse, and Lesley Manville as her maternal grandmother. Jeff Tunke portrays Ronson.
While Ronson did not meet with Tunke for the role, the “Barbie” composer...
Music producer Ronson, who collaborated with Winehouse on her Grammy-winning album of the same name, told Entertainment Tonight during the 2024 Oscars that while he has not watched biopic “Back to Black” yet, he can confirm the script captured Winehouse’s essence.
“I haven’t seen the film [but] I read the script,” Ronson said. “I love the script and the way that it really got…Amy was so funny and they really nailed her humor. I haven’t seen the film yet.”
“Back to Black” stars “Industry” breakout Marisa Abela as Winehouse, with Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse, and Lesley Manville as her maternal grandmother. Jeff Tunke portrays Ronson.
While Ronson did not meet with Tunke for the role, the “Barbie” composer...
- 3/11/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
With Hollywood gearing up to celebrate some of the finest work of the film industry at the 2024 Oscars, discussions have emerged, with anticipation over potential winners and the chance to set new records. Among the topics of discussion is an Oscar milestone achieved by acclaimed actors Timothée Chalamet, his Dune: Part Two co-star Austin Butler and Paul Mescal. Notably, they are the only actors born in the 1990s to secure Oscar nominations for Best Actor.
2024 Oscars (image via Twitter | @TheAcademy)
However, with the constant rise of talented actors, this record could soon be surpassed, as a number of ’90s-born actors steadily advanced towards the illustrious Best Actor Oscar trophy.
Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, Paul Mescal’s Unique Oscars Record
Timothee Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Paul Mescal are widely acclaimed for their on-screen performances in multiple films, including Oscar nominations for Best Actor. And the three actors have a rare record...
2024 Oscars (image via Twitter | @TheAcademy)
However, with the constant rise of talented actors, this record could soon be surpassed, as a number of ’90s-born actors steadily advanced towards the illustrious Best Actor Oscar trophy.
Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, Paul Mescal’s Unique Oscars Record
Timothee Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Paul Mescal are widely acclaimed for their on-screen performances in multiple films, including Oscar nominations for Best Actor. And the three actors have a rare record...
- 3/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are composing the score for the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black.
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson shared a few photos of her in the studio with the two musicians on Instagram, saying it was “a dream” to work with Cave and Ellis. In a statement, she added: “Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black. Over the years, I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as...
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson shared a few photos of her in the studio with the two musicians on Instagram, saying it was “a dream” to work with Cave and Ellis. In a statement, she added: “Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black. Over the years, I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as...
- 2/7/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
As surely as the sun rises in the east, Hollywood will produce musical biopics. There’s something about that particular kind of fame that works on film, especially if the subject died tragically.
Focus Features has a potential box office hit on its hands with “Back To Black,” a biopic of the working-class British singer Amy Winehouse, who became an international sensation and then died of alcohol poisoning at age 27. All it needs to do, really, is recreate this in its entirety and the movie can’t go wrong:
The picture stars Marisa Abela, a relative newcomer who is best known for co-starring in the HBO series “Industry.” It was reported that Abela does her own singing in the film, which is good for her future prospects as a star, but kind of undercuts the “Back to Black” premise of Winehouse being a once-in-a-lifetime talent a bit. Showbiz!
It was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson,...
Focus Features has a potential box office hit on its hands with “Back To Black,” a biopic of the working-class British singer Amy Winehouse, who became an international sensation and then died of alcohol poisoning at age 27. All it needs to do, really, is recreate this in its entirety and the movie can’t go wrong:
The picture stars Marisa Abela, a relative newcomer who is best known for co-starring in the HBO series “Industry.” It was reported that Abela does her own singing in the film, which is good for her future prospects as a star, but kind of undercuts the “Back to Black” premise of Winehouse being a once-in-a-lifetime talent a bit. Showbiz!
It was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Marisa Abela in Back To BlackScreenshot: Focus Features/YouTube
Anything to do with Amy Winehouse is bound to receive a lot of attention. In life, she was hounded by the voyeuristic media; in death, she’s become an icon whose short career has been the subject of articles, documentaries, and general fan devotion.
Anything to do with Amy Winehouse is bound to receive a lot of attention. In life, she was hounded by the voyeuristic media; in death, she’s become an icon whose short career has been the subject of articles, documentaries, and general fan devotion.
- 2/2/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Amy Winehouse’s meteoric rise is charted in the latest trailer for Back to Black, the upcoming biopic about the late British singer starring Industry actress Marisa Abela.
The new preview finds Winehouse establishing her lofty goals as an artist, milestones she would all-too-quickly reach worldwide: “Do you know what ‘Girl Power’ means to me? Sarah Vaughan, Lauryn Hill,” Abela’s Winehouse says in the trailer. “You need to know this: I ain’t no Spice Girl.”
Later in the trailer, the singer says, “I don’t write songs to be famous.
The new preview finds Winehouse establishing her lofty goals as an artist, milestones she would all-too-quickly reach worldwide: “Do you know what ‘Girl Power’ means to me? Sarah Vaughan, Lauryn Hill,” Abela’s Winehouse says in the trailer. “You need to know this: I ain’t no Spice Girl.”
Later in the trailer, the singer says, “I don’t write songs to be famous.
- 2/2/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Much hyped Sam Taylor-Johnson film stars Marisa Abela as the singer, who died at her north London home in 2011
The full trailer for the much-hyped Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black has been released, after a short teaser trailer was made available in January.
Starring Marisa Abela as Winehouse, Back to Black is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh; also appearing are Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil and Eddie Marsan as her father Mitch.
The full trailer for the much-hyped Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black has been released, after a short teaser trailer was made available in January.
Starring Marisa Abela as Winehouse, Back to Black is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh; also appearing are Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil and Eddie Marsan as her father Mitch.
- 2/2/2024
- by Guardian film
- The Guardian - Film News
Amy Winehouse had a quick rise to fame and unfortunately, it lasted just as quickly when her addictions would take a toll on her tumultuous life. Her talent would not go unnoticed as the singer gained a huge following, and her fans celebrate her music to this day. Focus Features has now released the official trailer for the biopic about Winehouse as it chronicles her meteoric celebrity and how the dark forces of it all would become too much for her. Marisa Abela, of the TV series Industry and Barbie, plays the singer. The film also stars Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville. The biopic comes from filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson.
The official plot synopsis from Focus Features reads,
“The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame.
The official plot synopsis from Focus Features reads,
“The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame.
- 2/2/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Marisa Abela becomes Amy Winehouse in the first official trailer for the musical biopic Back to Black.
The movie chronicles the legendary singer’s legendary rise to worldwide fame with the release of her album Back to Black.
Here’s the official synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Head inside to watch the Back to Black trailer…
Both her soaring highs and emotional moments play out in the trailer, which was released on Friday (February 2).
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the...
The movie chronicles the legendary singer’s legendary rise to worldwide fame with the release of her album Back to Black.
Here’s the official synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Head inside to watch the Back to Black trailer…
Both her soaring highs and emotional moments play out in the trailer, which was released on Friday (February 2).
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the...
- 2/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s your first look at the all-new trailer for Back To Black starring Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville.
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, Focus Features will release Back To Black in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 17th.
https://www.focusfeatures.com/back-to-black
(L to R) Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse and Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil in director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Back To Black, a Focus Features release. Credit :...
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, Focus Features will release Back To Black in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 17th.
https://www.focusfeatures.com/back-to-black
(L to R) Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse and Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil in director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Back To Black, a Focus Features release. Credit :...
- 2/2/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The first trailer for the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black has been released.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy) with a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back to Black stars Marisa Abela as Winehouse. The film chronicles the singer’s early years as a jazz musician in North London and her turbulent journey to fame.
The film’s cast also includes Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder Civil; Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father, Mitch; Lesley Manville as her grandmother, Cynthia.
Back To Black has the full support of Winehouse’s estate and will feature songs from her catalog.
The film is set to premiere in the UK on April 12th, with a US release following on May 17th.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with the full-length US trailer released by Focus Features
Amy Winehouse Biopic Back to Black Gets First Trailer: Watch
Scoop Harrison...
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy) with a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back to Black stars Marisa Abela as Winehouse. The film chronicles the singer’s early years as a jazz musician in North London and her turbulent journey to fame.
The film’s cast also includes Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder Civil; Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father, Mitch; Lesley Manville as her grandmother, Cynthia.
Back To Black has the full support of Winehouse’s estate and will feature songs from her catalog.
The film is set to premiere in the UK on April 12th, with a US release following on May 17th.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with the full-length US trailer released by Focus Features
Amy Winehouse Biopic Back to Black Gets First Trailer: Watch
Scoop Harrison...
- 2/2/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
The first trailer for the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black has been released.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy) with a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back to Black stars Marisa Abela as Winehouse. The film chronicles the singer’s early years as a jazz musician in North London and her turbulent journey to fame.
The film’s cast also includes Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder Civil; Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father, Mitch; Lesley Manville as her grandmother, Cynthia.
Back To Black has the full support of Winehouse’s estate and will feature songs from her catalog.
The film is set to premiere in the UK on April 12th, with a US release following on May 17th.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with the full-length US trailer released by Focus Features
Amy Winehouse Biopic Back to Black Gets First Trailer: Watch
Scoop Harrison...
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy) with a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back to Black stars Marisa Abela as Winehouse. The film chronicles the singer’s early years as a jazz musician in North London and her turbulent journey to fame.
The film’s cast also includes Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder Civil; Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father, Mitch; Lesley Manville as her grandmother, Cynthia.
Back To Black has the full support of Winehouse’s estate and will feature songs from her catalog.
The film is set to premiere in the UK on April 12th, with a US release following on May 17th.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with the full-length US trailer released by Focus Features
Amy Winehouse Biopic Back to Black Gets First Trailer: Watch
Scoop Harrison...
- 2/2/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
The Amy Winehouse biopic is almost here. On Friday, Focus Features dropped the first official trailer for Back to Black, the drama based on the short, stratospheric life of the British soul music legend.
Up-and-coming British actress Marisa Abela (Industry) plays Winehouse in the feature from director Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy, 50 Shades of Grey). Produced by Monumental Pictures and StudioCanal, Back to Black will bow in the U.K. and Ireland on April 12 and go out in the U.S. via Focus Features on May 17.
The film focuses on Winehouse’s early years, living in London, her rise to fame and the recording of her groundbreaking breakout studio album, the titular Back to Black.
In the trailer, we see Abela as Winehouse evolve from her early days, practicing guitar in her room, all brick walls and pink bedsheets, to her first recordings and performing before sellout crowds. We also...
Up-and-coming British actress Marisa Abela (Industry) plays Winehouse in the feature from director Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy, 50 Shades of Grey). Produced by Monumental Pictures and StudioCanal, Back to Black will bow in the U.K. and Ireland on April 12 and go out in the U.S. via Focus Features on May 17.
The film focuses on Winehouse’s early years, living in London, her rise to fame and the recording of her groundbreaking breakout studio album, the titular Back to Black.
In the trailer, we see Abela as Winehouse evolve from her early days, practicing guitar in her room, all brick walls and pink bedsheets, to her first recordings and performing before sellout crowds. We also...
- 2/2/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amy Winehouse’s legacy is getting the big screen treatment.
Following the acclaimed A24 documentary “Amy,” Winehouse’s life now lands a narrative feature with biopic “Back to Black” directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. “Industry” breakout star Marisa Abela portrays the ill-fated British crooner who died at age 27.
The official synopsis reads: “The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking 2006 album, ‘Back to Black,’ that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
The film is written by “Nowhere Boy” scribe Matt Greenhalgh, and co-stars Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse,...
Following the acclaimed A24 documentary “Amy,” Winehouse’s life now lands a narrative feature with biopic “Back to Black” directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. “Industry” breakout star Marisa Abela portrays the ill-fated British crooner who died at age 27.
The official synopsis reads: “The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking 2006 album, ‘Back to Black,’ that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
The film is written by “Nowhere Boy” scribe Matt Greenhalgh, and co-stars Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s debut album Frank, unseen video footage from the artist’s 2004 video shoot for the song “In My Bed” was released Tuesday.
The nearly four-minute lyric video was created in conjunction with the picture disc vinyl edition release of Frank, which features singles “Take the Box,” “Stronger than Me,” “F*** Me Pumps,” and “In My Bed.”
Stripped of her signature cat eye and beehive hairdo in the clip, Winehouse struts through a hotel, keeping her eye on the camera before and during clapperboard takes.
The nearly four-minute lyric video was created in conjunction with the picture disc vinyl edition release of Frank, which features singles “Take the Box,” “Stronger than Me,” “F*** Me Pumps,” and “In My Bed.”
Stripped of her signature cat eye and beehive hairdo in the clip, Winehouse struts through a hotel, keeping her eye on the camera before and during clapperboard takes.
- 1/23/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
One does not simply wake up one morning and embody Amy Winehouse. According to vocal coach Anne-Marie Speed, Back to Black star Marisa Abela trained “like an athlete”” to transform into the “Valerie” singer.
In an interview with The Guardian, Speed opened up about the process of preparing Abela to play the lead in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s upcoming biopic. The two worked together between September 2022 and January 2023, when shooting started for the film.
In those months, Abela had to learn to sing, play the guitar, master Winehouse’s accent and...
In an interview with The Guardian, Speed opened up about the process of preparing Abela to play the lead in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s upcoming biopic. The two worked together between September 2022 and January 2023, when shooting started for the film.
In those months, Abela had to learn to sing, play the guitar, master Winehouse’s accent and...
- 1/16/2024
- by Carita Rizzo
- Rollingstone.com
Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse in Back To BlackPhoto: Focus Features
Amy Winehouse is the next late, great artist to get the biopic treatment, after films like Elvis, Maestro, and Rocketman have made it a pretty significant trend in recent years. Winehouse’s meteoric rise and tragic death will be...
Amy Winehouse is the next late, great artist to get the biopic treatment, after films like Elvis, Maestro, and Rocketman have made it a pretty significant trend in recent years. Winehouse’s meteoric rise and tragic death will be...
- 1/11/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
Marisa Abela stars as Amy Winehouse in director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Back To Black, a Focus Features release. Credit : Courtesy of Dean Rogers/Focus Features
The story of Amy Winehouse is coming to the big screen. The first trailer for Back To Black dropped this morning.
Hitting theaters May 10, check out the trailer now.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Marisa Abela (Max series Industry (2020–), BAFTA-winning actor Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse, Juliet Cowan as Janis Winehouse and Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated Lesley Manville as Amy’s grandmother, Cynthia.
A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy’s artistry, wit, and honesty,...
The story of Amy Winehouse is coming to the big screen. The first trailer for Back To Black dropped this morning.
Hitting theaters May 10, check out the trailer now.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Marisa Abela (Max series Industry (2020–), BAFTA-winning actor Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse, Juliet Cowan as Janis Winehouse and Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated Lesley Manville as Amy’s grandmother, Cynthia.
A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century, Back To Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back To Black honours Amy’s artistry, wit, and honesty,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Marisa Abela has transformed into Amy Winehouse for biopic “Back to Black.”
The first fictionalized look at late singer Winehouse’s life, the film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by “Nowhere Boy” scribe Matt Greenhalgh. “Industry” breakout Abela stars as Winehouse, with Jack O’Connell playing her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan portraying Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse, and Lesley Manville as her maternal grandmother.
The official synopsis reads: “‘Back to Black’ [is] a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking 2006 studio album, ‘Back to Black.’ Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
Winehouse sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and today is generating more than 80 million streams per month. The Grammy-winning singer won Record of the...
The first fictionalized look at late singer Winehouse’s life, the film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by “Nowhere Boy” scribe Matt Greenhalgh. “Industry” breakout Abela stars as Winehouse, with Jack O’Connell playing her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan portraying Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse, and Lesley Manville as her maternal grandmother.
The official synopsis reads: “‘Back to Black’ [is] a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking 2006 studio album, ‘Back to Black.’ Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
Winehouse sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and today is generating more than 80 million streams per month. The Grammy-winning singer won Record of the...
- 1/11/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Amy Winehouse had a quick rise to fame and unfortunately, it lasted just as quickly when her addictions would get the best of her. Her talent would not go unnoticed as the singer gained a huge following, and her fans celebrate her music to this day. StudioCanal has just released the teaser trailer for the biopic about Winehouse as it chronicles her meteoric celebrity and how tumultuous it became for her. Marisa Abela, of the TV series Industry and Barbie, plays the singer. The movie comes from filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson.
According to Deadline, the biopic “charts Winehouse’s career from her years as a breakout in the London underground music scene to her rapid ascension to worldwide superstardom. Supporting Abela are BAFTA-winning actor Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse, Juliet Cowan as Janis Winehouse, and Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated Lesley Manville as Winehouse’s grandmother, Cynthia.
According to Deadline, the biopic “charts Winehouse’s career from her years as a breakout in the London underground music scene to her rapid ascension to worldwide superstardom. Supporting Abela are BAFTA-winning actor Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse, Juliet Cowan as Janis Winehouse, and Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated Lesley Manville as Winehouse’s grandmother, Cynthia.
- 1/11/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Abela was named a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2023.
StudiocanalUK has released the first trailer for Back To Black, its upcoming biopic of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Marisa Abela – a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2023 – stars as the late Winehouse, with the trailer depicting her performing at various gigs, as well as interactions with paparazzi and her husband Blake Fielder-Civil, played by Jack O’Connell.
The film sees director Sam Taylor-Johnson reteam with writer Matt Greenhalgh; the duo had a hit with a previous music star biopic, 2009’s John Lennon story Nowhere Boy. Back To Black is produced by Debra Hayward and Alison Owen for Monumental Pictures,...
StudiocanalUK has released the first trailer for Back To Black, its upcoming biopic of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Marisa Abela – a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2023 – stars as the late Winehouse, with the trailer depicting her performing at various gigs, as well as interactions with paparazzi and her husband Blake Fielder-Civil, played by Jack O’Connell.
The film sees director Sam Taylor-Johnson reteam with writer Matt Greenhalgh; the duo had a hit with a previous music star biopic, 2009’s John Lennon story Nowhere Boy. Back To Black is produced by Debra Hayward and Alison Owen for Monumental Pictures,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Studio Canal has dropped the first international teaser trailer for its forthcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. The clip showcases Industry actress Marisa Abela as Winehouse, who intones, “I want to be remembered for just being me.”
The trailer also offers glimpses of Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, and Lesley Manville, who plays Winehouse’s grandmother, Cynthia Winehouse. It’s soundtracked by Winehouse’s 2006 song “Back to Black.”
The film’s official synopsis describes it as “A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century.
The trailer also offers glimpses of Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, and Lesley Manville, who plays Winehouse’s grandmother, Cynthia Winehouse. It’s soundtracked by Winehouse’s 2006 song “Back to Black.”
The film’s official synopsis describes it as “A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century.
- 1/11/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Producers StudioCanal and Monumental Pictures have dropped the first international teaser trailer for the hotly anticipated Back to Black, the upcoming music biopic on the late Amy Winehouse.
Up-and-coming British actress Marisa Abela (Industry) plays Winehouse in the feature from director Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy, 50 Shades of Grey). Back to Black bows in the UK and Ireland on April 12. Focus Features will release the film in the U.S. on May 10.
Written by Nowhere Boy and Control scribe Matt Greenhalgh, the biopic was made with the full support of The Amy Winehouse Estate, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing and will feature many of Winehouse’s hit songs. In addition to the title track, the multi-Grammy-winning British soul sensation charted with such tracks as “Rehab,” “Valerie” and “Love Is a Losing Game.” In her short career, she sold more than 30 million records worldwide. While she enjoyed stratospheric success,...
Up-and-coming British actress Marisa Abela (Industry) plays Winehouse in the feature from director Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy, 50 Shades of Grey). Back to Black bows in the UK and Ireland on April 12. Focus Features will release the film in the U.S. on May 10.
Written by Nowhere Boy and Control scribe Matt Greenhalgh, the biopic was made with the full support of The Amy Winehouse Estate, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing and will feature many of Winehouse’s hit songs. In addition to the title track, the multi-Grammy-winning British soul sensation charted with such tracks as “Rehab,” “Valerie” and “Love Is a Losing Game.” In her short career, she sold more than 30 million records worldwide. While she enjoyed stratospheric success,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Back to Black,” a new biopic about the late Amy Winehouse, has debuted its first footage.
Starring “Industry” actor Marisa Abela as Winehouse and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, “Back to Black” is executive produced by Nicky Kentish-Barnes, Ron Halpern and Joe Naftalin for Studiocanal and Alison Owen and Debra Hayward for Monumental Pictures from a screenplay written by Matt Greenhalgh (“Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool”).
“‘Back to Black’ is a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, ‘Back to Black,” the logline reads. “Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
“I don’t write music to be famous,” Abela as Winehouse says in the trailer as the title song rings out. “I write songs...
Starring “Industry” actor Marisa Abela as Winehouse and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, “Back to Black” is executive produced by Nicky Kentish-Barnes, Ron Halpern and Joe Naftalin for Studiocanal and Alison Owen and Debra Hayward for Monumental Pictures from a screenplay written by Matt Greenhalgh (“Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool”).
“‘Back to Black’ is a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, ‘Back to Black,” the logline reads. “Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
“I don’t write music to be famous,” Abela as Winehouse says in the trailer as the title song rings out. “I write songs...
- 1/11/2024
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
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