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Joe Wright: Cyrano Had A Defiant Atmosphere
Joe Wright says there was an "atmosphere of defiance" on the set of 'Cyrano'.The 49-year-old filmmaker has directed an adaptation of the play 'Cyrano de Bergerac' – with Peter Dinklage featuring in the lead role...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 January 2022
Adam Mckay: Don't Look Up Came From Climate Terror
Adam McKay says that 'Don't Look Up' was born out of "sheer terror" as a result of the climate crisis.The 53-year-old filmmaker has helmed the satirical sci-fi flick – which features an all-star cast headed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2021
Amy Adams-led The Woman In The Window Heading To Netflix Soon
Amy Adams' 'The Woman in the Window' will arrive on Netflix "in the first half of the year".The much-delayed thriller had been set to be released by Disney but it was transferred to the streaming...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2021
Pan Lets Hugh Jackman Explore His Dark Side
In the new adventure fantasy origin movie Pan, Hugh Jackman finally gets a chance to play the villain of the piece. "That nice guy stuff is boring," he laughs about his reputation as the nicest...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 October 2015
Punk Tunes Gave Pan Renewed Energy
The director wanted Hugh Jackman's Blackbeard and his crew of cut-throats to belt out fearsome sea songs, but they all just sounded like camp musical numbers until Wright suggested they try a few...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2015
Director Joe Wright Impressed With Young Pan Star's Manners
Young Levi Miller refused to call Hugh Jackman anything but Mr. Jackman, even though the Australian actor begged him to call him Hugh. Wright tells heyuguys.com, "We did a few weeks...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 July 2015
Pirates, Mermaids, Neverland: Everyone's Favourite Adventure Story Returns With 'Pan' [Trailer + Pictures]
An extraordinary re-telling of a time-honoured fairy story, Peter Pan is set to hit the big screen once again in 'Pan'; a tale of how this young boy who never grows up discovered his remarkable...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2014
Amanda Seyfried Joins Pan Cast
Actress Amanda Seyfried is to reteam with her Les Miserables castmate Hugh Jackman in director Joe Wright's upcoming Peter Pan prequel.The Mamma Mia! star will portray Mary in the live-action film, which features Jackman as...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 April 2014
Rooney Mara Cast As Tiger Lily In Peter Pan Origins Movie, 'Pan'
Rooney Mara has landed a role in Joe Wright's upcoming Peter Pan origins movie, Pan - she will playTiger Lily. Mara, who is best known for playing Lisbeth Salander in The Girl With The Dragon...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 March 2014
Unknown Actor Wanted For Lead In Joe Wright's Peter Pan
Producers behind director Joe Wright's forthcoming Peter Pan movie are giving aspiring actors the chance to star as the boy who never grew up by holding open auditions in the U.K.Casting calls have been sent...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2014
Hey 11 To 13-Year-old Boys, Come On Down And Audition For 'Peter Pan'
Ironically, the majority of people reading this will be too old to audition for Peter Pan – the boy who would never grow up, but get your sons to pop down and audition. You never...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2014
Hugh Jackman To Play Blackbeard In Pan
Hugh Jackman is in talks for a role as Blackbeard in 'Pan'.'The Wolverine' actor is reportedly being positioned as the villainous pirate in Warner Bros.' upcoming adaptation of children's classic 'Peter Pan', which will be...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 December 2013
Joe Wright Confirmed To Direct Peter Pan Prequel
British filmmaker Joe Wright has been confirmed as the swashbuckling director who will take charge of a new origin film about Peter Pan.The Anna Karenina filmmaker became a frontrunner to take on the film about...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2013
Warner Bros. Confirm Pan Release Date
Warner Bros. have confirmed a release date for 'PAN'.The latest adaptation of the children's classic, will reportedly be helmed by director Joe Wright and is set to hit the big-screen in 3D on June...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 December 2013
Joe Wright In Talks To Make New Peter Pan Film
British filmmaker Joe Wright is in talks to bring Peter Pan back to the big screen in a new origin movie.The Anna Karenina director has become the frontrunner to tackle the latest tale about the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2013
Joe Wright To Direct Peter Pan Movie
Joe Wright will direct a 'Peter Pan' origin story.The 'Atonement' and 'Anna Karenina' director has signed up to helm the new big screen movie starring the fairytale hero for Warner Bros., and the project is...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2013
Director Joe Wright Is The Latest Inductee To 'The 50 Shades Of Grey' Merry-go-round
Director Joe Wright is the latest Hollywood name to be chucked in the pile of potential suitors for the big-screen adaption of EL James' 50 Shades of Grey, with the Anna Karenina stalwart being touted...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 May 2013
Joe Wright Is Frontrunner To Direct 50 Shades Of Grey Film
British filmmaker Joe Wright has emerged as a favourite to take on the big screen adaptation of erotic bestseller 50 Shades Of Grey.Reports suggest executives at Focus Features, who have acquired the rights to the...
By WENN on 10 May 2013
50 Shades Has Maybe Possibly Found Its Director In Joe Wright
Director Joe Wright is known for his skillful adaptations of literary classics like “Anna Karenina” and “Pride and Prejudice”, but he’s casting his gaze on an entirely different film this time, namely “50 Shades of...
By Victoria Pavlova on 10 May 2013
'Anna Karenina' Director Joe Wright To Helm Risque 'Fifty Shades' Movie?
Joe Wright is rumoured to direct the upcoming movie adaptation of E.L. James' best-selling erotica novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.The director looks to be a firm choice for Focus and Universal who bought the rights...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 May 2013
Joe Wright To Direct Fifty Shades Of Grey?
Joe Wright is being considered to direct 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.The 'Anna Karenina' director is a ''strong contender'' to helm the big screen adaptation of E.L. James' erotic novel, which will be produced by Universal...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 May 2013
Joe Wright's New Play Eased His Grief After Ravi Shankar's Death
Atonement director Joe Wright has credited his light-hearted new theatre project with helping him to cope following the death of his famous father-in-law Ravi Shankar.Wright, who is married to the Indian musician's daughter, Anoushka, was...
By WENN on 15 January 2013
Pictures: Keira Knightley Steals Anna Karenina Premiere As Jude Law No-shows
Keira Knightley starred in the off-the-wall adaptation of Tolstory novel Anna KareninaThere's been talk about it for months; just what has director Joe Wright done to Tolstoy's literary classic Anna Karenina? Both cast and crew...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 November 2012
Keira Knightley: Wait A Minute, Maybe I Am Anorexic?
Keira Knightley, the British actress currently starring in Joe Wright's big-screen adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, admits she almost convinced herself that she was anorexic after a media storm over her weight. Knightley spoke in-depth...
By Michael West on 14 November 2012
Keira Knightley Gained $2 Million W Anna Karenina Jewels
Keira Knightley was the reason 'Anna Karenina' managed to use $2 million worth of diamonds.The British actress - who plays the role of Anna in the adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel directed by Joe Wright...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 November 2012
Brad Pitt's Chanel No. 5 Ad Campaign: It Just Gets Weirder, Folks
If you thought the Brad Pitt Chanel No. 5 advert that went out earlier this week was weird, just wait until you see this latest one.Chanel clearly think they are breaking the mould by asking...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 October 2012
Joe Wright: Keira Knightley Is 'More Than A Muse'
Joe Wright thinks Keira Knightley is ''more than a muse''.The award-winning director - who has previously worked with Keira on 'Pride & Prejudice' and 'Atonement' - says it was a no brainer to cast the...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2012
Joe Wright Making Theatre Directorial Debut
Moviemaker Joe Wright is preparing for his directorial debut in theatre after signing up to oversee a new London show.Wright will direct a production of Arthur Wing Pinero's Trelawny of the Wells. The show is...
By WENN on 04 September 2012
Michelle Dockery Loved Working With Keira Knightley
Michelle Dockery had a ''great'' time working with Keira Knightley in 'Anna Karenina'. The 'Downtown Abbey' actress found it a ''real experience'' to make her big screen debut alongside such high profile names such as...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 August 2012
Paul Thomas Anderson Movie Vanishes From 'Venice Film Festival'
Paul Thomas Anderson 's highly anticipated new drama 'The Master' was announced as the lead movie at this year's Venice Film Festival, though has mysteriously disappeared from the festival's programme, reports the UK's Guardian newspaper.Confusion...
By Lew Irwin on 26 July 2012
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