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'12 Years A Slave' Makes Solid Box Office Debut, High Yield Expected For Wider Release
Get ready to be underwhelmed: when we say 12 Years A Slave’s box office was solid on opening, we’re talking about a limited release. $960,000 from 19 theaters over the weekend is pretty good going,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2013
'12 Years A Slave': Is Oscar Talk Premature Or Has Steve Mcqueen Truly Struck Gold?
Steve McQueen's 12 Years A Slave is slowly doing the rounds at international film festivals before it begins to officially open in cinemas worldwide. For those countries that have not had the privilege of the...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
'12 Years A Slave' Makes A Memorable Debut [Trailer + Pictures]
12 Years A Slave, the historical drama based on true events, detailing the life and trials of Solomon Northup, is out in the UK and in selected US cinemas today, however it won’t see a...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2013
'12 Years A Slave' Is A Harrowing Trip Back To A Darker Period In History: Review Round-up
12 Years A Slave is the film version of Solomon Northup's account of his kidnap and subsequent sale into slavery until his rescue twelve years later. The real-life account of the tragic fate of Northup...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2013
'12 Years A Slave' Receives Rave Reviews Ahead Of Us Release
12 Years a Slave tells of Solomon Northup, a black man living free from the shackles of slavery in upstate New York, until he is abducted and sold into slavery. Northup, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2013
'12 Years A Slave' Is Really, Really, Really Good. Go Watch Ejiofor & Fassbender
We can mince our words, right click and look for a fancy synonym and dress up symbolism with metaphor to give you an abstract endorsement, but that fact is: 12 Years a Slave is really...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 October 2013
Brad Pitt Hails 12 Years A Slave Stars
Brad Pitt has heaped praise on Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong'o for delivering stellar performances in such "demanding" roles in their new drama, 12 Years A Slave.The Hollywood star produced the Steve MCQueen...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 October 2013
The Worst Tasting Carrot: Michael Fassbender To Eschew Oscars Race
Michael Fassbender is following the lead set by Joaquin Phoenix and will not campaign for an Oscar at the Academy Awards in March, despite his movie 12 Years a Slave considered the strong favorite for...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2013
Michael Fassbender's 12 Years A Slave Oscar Won't Come Through Campaigning, If It Comes
Michael Fassbender was supposed to be nominated for an Oscar for Shame. He just was. He wasn’t. But now he’s back with two films that could bag him a golden Statuette: 12 Years a Slave...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 October 2013
'The Counselor' Stars Out In Force For Screening Of Ridley Scott Thriller [Pictures]
Few films have generated as much buzz as Ridley Scott’s The Counselor. Despite having a few ‘off’ films, shall we say, the impressive cast and Cormac McCarthy’s name on the writing credit mean this taut...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2013
Benedict Cumberbatch And Emma Watson Voted Sexiest Movie Stars Worldwide
Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Watson have been voted the sexiest movie stars worldwide.The 'Sherlock' actor took the top spot in the 50 sexiest males of the moment poll conducted internationally by Empire Online, beating the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 October 2013
Is William Boyd's Drinking, Smoking James Bond, Michael Fassbender?
William Boyd, the acclaimed novelist who has penned the latest James Bond novel Solo, says he had no intention of watering down Ian Fleming's best loved character and insists his 007 is still a heavy...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2013
A Week In Movies: Slavery Drama Wins In Toronto, Gordon-levitt Makes Filmmaking Debut, Diana Hits UK
As the Toronto Film Festival wrapped up earlier this week, 12 Years a Slave, the new film from Steve McQueen (Shame), took home the top prize, which makes it the frontrunner for Oscar nominations. It...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 September 2013
'12 Years A Slave' And Every Inch An Oscar Contender Following Toronto Win
Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave has secured a place as ‘Oscars favorite’ following its triumph at this year’s Toronto Film Festival. The Steve McQueen-directed epic – based on the memoir of Solomon Northrup...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2013
London Film Festival Line-up Revealed: Are There Any Movies Without Tom Hanks In?
From the 9th October, London will play host to its annual film festival; an event increasingly becoming recognised alongside the likes of Venice, Cannes and Toronto for launching an impressive array of films as the...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2013
Steve Mcqueen's '12 Years A Slave' Is 100% Brilliant, So Far...
Given the build up to Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, there was a slight air of tension as it premiered at the Telluride Film Festival. Expectation does horrible things to movies; luckly, this true...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2013
Which Film Will Get An Oscars Boost At The Toronto Film Festival 2013?
The Toronto Film Festival has grown into one of the most important events in the movie calendar. Following the prestigious and glamorous Cannes and Venice festivals, it’s the sheer scale of Toronto’s slate that gives...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2013
Predicting The Oscars 2014: Is George Clooney Guaranteed An Academy Award?
Six months of anticipation for four hours of award giving: that’s what you signed up for. The Oscars 2014 has its host, and now it has its favorites. Which director will be hurtling through an...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 August 2013
Marion Cotillard To Play Lady Macbeth In 'Snowtown' Director's Adaptation
And so it is French actress Marion Cotillard who has been tasked with playing Lady Macbeth in StudioCanal and Film4's forthcoming adaptation of the Shakespeare tale, from the producers of The King's Speech, according to...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2013
Marion Cotillard Lined-up For Lady Macbeth Role In Upcoming Film Adaption
Marion Cotillard has been chosen to bring some Gallic glamour to one of Scotland's most malevolent (fictional) characters in the latest big screen adaption of William Shakespeare's MacBeth. The Oscar-winning actress is set to star...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2013
Marion Cotillard And Michael Fassbender To Share The Screen In Macbeth
In what can only be described as a monolithic prospect, screen stars Marion Cotillard and Michael Fassbender will unite to portray Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The French actress will play Lady Macbeth, while Fassbender fulfils the titular...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2013
Michael Fassbender In Too Deep In 'The Counselor' [Trailer + Pictures]
It’s all very sleek; shiny cars, handsome people, phone conversations that don’t end with a goodbye. That’s the world Michael Fassbender lives in, probably in real life, but most prominently, in The Counselor, Ridley Scott’s...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2013
New Clips & Trailer For Ridley Scott's 'The Counsellor' Debut Online [Video]
The Counsellor is a clever new thriller from the creative mind of Sir Ridley Scott and screenwriter Cormac McCarthy, in which a lawyer (Michael Fassbender) decides to try and make a little extra money on...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2013
Tyler Hoechlin More Likely To Be Batman Than Ryan Gosling: Here's Why
Ever since Zack Snyder announced a Superman/Batman film in the works at last weekend's Comic-Con, the internet has exploded with rumors; few of which have been about the movie and more about who should replace...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 July 2013
Toronto Film Festival To Open With Wikileaks Movie 'The Fifth Estate' [Trailer]
The Fifth Estate, the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring biopic of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, will be the opening film at at this years annual Toronto International Film Festival. The film festival will also feature advanced screenings of...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2013
San Diego Comic-con 2013 Highlights: Marvel Dominated With X-men And Avengers
Marvel dominated the San Diego Comic-Con with their X-Men and Avenger's panels. DC's Superman announced the 2015 sequel to Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill, would feature Batman.Henry Cavill at the New York premiere of...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2013
X-men Steals The Show At San Diego Comic Con 2013
The X-Men cast and crew appeared at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. The huge cast for the upcoming movie X-Men: Days of Future Past appeared in Hall-H and was greeted with an overwhelmingly positive...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2013
A Week In Movies: Big Premieres In New York And London, Plus Oscar-bait Movie Trailers
The stars were out to premiere their movies over this past week. First to face the paparazzi in New York were the voice cast of the animated comedy Turbo, including Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michelle...
By Rich Cline on 19 July 2013
Solomon Northup's Story Comes To Life In '12 Years A Slave' [Trailer + Pictures]
Solomon Northup was a regular New York resident who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841. He was rescued 12 years later. 172 years on, and Chiwetel Ejiofor is an early Oscar contender for...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2013
12 Years A Slave: The Slavery Movie We've All Been Waiting For
Films - or should we say writers and directors - that dare to tackle the issue of slavery come rarely, and when they due, they face an increased level of scrutiny due to the sensitive...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 July 2013
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