News: Dec 14, 2012

50 High Resolution Screengrabs From The New MAN OF STEEL Trailer

This week, Warner Bros. Pictures have released the second theatrical trailer for the Zack Snyder-directed Superman reboot, Man of Steel. The footage showed a lot of great scenes, so here are fifty high resolution screengrabs from the preview... (Comic Book Movie)

Hugh Jackman gets his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame  

Hugh Jackman got his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Thursday, introduced by Jay Leno and supported by his "Les Miserables" costars Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried.

"I believe this is the 2,487th star on the Walk of Fame," Jackman told the crowd, "however, apart from Lassie, I'm the only one who's gotten it for playing the same character in 15 movies." (Los Angeles Times)

Cameron Mackintosh's 25-year project--bringing Les Miserables to film
“Anne Hathaway’s ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ is utterly amazing and it could have only happened like that on the screen. Russell Crowe (who plays Javert) wanted the inevitability that he would kill himself to be the key to his part. You can act all that behind the eyes on film. Try it on stage and it would look like Howard Keel was back again,” laughs Mackintosh, evoking one of the most macho and blustery of all musical leading men. (Toronto Star)

Exclusive Interview:  Les Miserables Director Tom Hooper
Few directors have risen so quickly in the last few years within the ranks of filmmakers as Tom Hooper. Having made a name for himself directing award-winning movies for television, Hooper ably got over the dreaded sophomore slump curse by making The King's Speech as his second feature. That went on to win multiple Oscars two years ago, not only for Best Picture but also for Hooper himself, which must have contributed to his decision to drive himself to take on the even bigger challenge of directing a film adaptation of the stage musical Les Misérables, written by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublilstage based on Victor Hugo's novel set in 19th Century France (ComingSoon.net)

 

News: Dec 13, 2012

 

SAG Award nominations feature Jackman, Kidman, Watts, Crowe, Weaver

Australians have featured strongly in the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, which included Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Russell Crowe and Jacki Weaver.
Hugh Jackman's performance as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables was recognised with a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (which also included Russell Crowe). It is the first time that the Screen Actors Guild has recognised Jackman's performances which have included films such as X-Men, Australia, Deception and The Prestige.

SAG Nominations
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
BRADLEY COOPER / Pat - “SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK” (The Weinstein Company)
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS / Abraham Lincoln - "LINCOLN” (Touchstone Pictures)
JOHN HAWKES / Mark - "THE SESSIONS" (Fox Searchlight)
HUGH JACKMAN / Jean Valjean - "LES MISÉRABLES" (Universal Pictures)
DENZEL WASHINGTON / Whip Whitaker - "FLIGHT" (Paramount Pictures)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
SALLY FIELD / Mary Todd Lincoln - "LINCOLN" (Touchstone Pictures)
ANNE HATHAWAY / Fantine - “LES MISÉRABLES” (Universal Pictures)
HELEN HUNT / Cheryl - “THE SESSIONS” (Fox Searchlight)
NICOLE KIDMAN / Charlotte Bless - "THE PAPERBOY” (Millennium Entertainment)
MAGGIE SMITH / Muriel Donnelly - “THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL” (Fox Searchlight)

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
LES MISÉRABLES (Universal Pictures)
ISABELLE ALLEN / Young Cosette
SAMANTHA BARKS / Eponine
SACHA BARON COHEN / Thénardier
HELENA BONHAM CARTER / Madame Thénardier
RUSSELL CROWE / Javert
ANNE HATHAWAY / Fantine
DANIEL HUTTLESTONE / Gavroche
HUGH JACKMAN / Jean Valjean
EDDIE REDMAYNE / Marius
AMANDA SEYFRIED / Cosette
AARON TVEIT / Enjolras
COLM WILKINSON / Bishop

Hathaway, Crowe at 'Les Miserables' NY Premiere (VIDEO)
Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, and Russell Crowe and the rest of the cast of "Les Miserables" celebrated at the film's New York premiere. (EDGEOnTheNet)

Hollywood has a special way of dealing with height
Hugh Jackman has shown great range on the screen and stage. But at 6-3, his stature required producers of the “X-Men” movie series to revamp the character of Wolverine. According to comic books, Wolverine stands 5-3. Jackman is almost a whole foot taller. Russell Crowe recently revealed that he was the first choice for Wolverine. Casting Crowe, who bowed out and recommended Jackman, also would have required tweaking Wolverine; he‘s 5-11½. (TribLive)

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News: Dec 3, 2012

 

MEDIA ALERT: UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND WORKING TITLE FILMS PRESENT THE AMERICAN PREMIERE OF LES MISERABLES AT THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE IN NEW YORK CITY MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012

  

The New Man of Steel Poster is Here! (ComingSoon.net)

 

THE SCREENING ROOM: "On My Own," "Who Am I?," "At the End of the Day" and More From Les Miz Film (Video)

The principal cast of the film directed by Academy Award win ner Tim Hooper ("The King's Speech," "John Adams") includes Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean; Russell Crowe as Javert; Anne Hathaway as Fantine; Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier; Amanda Seyfried as Cosette; Eddie Redmayne as Marius; Samantha Barks as Eponine; Aaron Tveit as Enjolras; and George Blagden as student Grantaire. (Playbill.com)

First Look: Russell Crowe Singing as Javert in Les Miserables—Does He Pull It Off?

By the sound of it, we'd say Crowe, who for years led a rock band called 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, acquits himself nicely with a strong baritone performance in the big screen version of the hit stage musical. The song in question is "Work Song," which finds the actor's policeman character releasing Jackman's Jean Valjean from captivity. (E! Online)

 

Hugh Jackman: Crowe is extraordinary

"I've known Russell for years, we've been friends for a long time, and he's actually given me advice on three or four key occasions in my life where I've called him as a mate and he's been extraordinary to me," he smiled to Access Hollywood, before refusing to divulge what occasions they were. (Belfast Telegraph)

Anne Hathaway Interview For 'Les Miserables'

Anne Hathaway: I loved getting, this sounds weird (laughs), but I loved getting to shoot a particular death scene, because I think throughout the rest of the piece Fantine is so miserable – as the title suggests. And on that day she was at peace. The acting on that scene was so incredible, I was working with so many talented people throughout the movie. I think that was my favourite day on set, strangely. (Flicks and Bits)

Big Boys Lay Out Their Oscar Bait

Ten days ago Universal Pictures — which has not had a best picture nominee since it split “Inglourious Basterds” with Weinstein in 2010 — introduced its star-laden musical “Les Misérables” (Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway all sing) with about a dozen Friday and Saturday screenings in Los Angeles and New York. In both cities awards voters were greeted by Mr. Hooper, who won an Oscar in 2011 for directing “The King’s Speech.”  (New York Times)

 

 

News: Nov 30, 2012

 

Weekend Poll: Which Les Miserables Movie Performance Are You Most Excited to See? 

With a star-studded cast featuring Tony winner Hugh Jackman as prisoner 24601 Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as broken mother Fantine, Russell Crowe as ruthless officer Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as swindling innkeeper Thenardier and Helena Bonham Carter as his pickpocketing wife Madame Thenardier, who could blame us? To pass the time until our favorite revolutionaries storm the barricade, we have to know: Which Les Miserables star’s performance are you most excited to see? Vote below! (Broadway.com)

Man of Steel Movie Novelization Ready For Pre-Order 

 Amazon has the movie novelization of Man of Steel is available for pre-order. The book is written by Greg Cox based on the film from Zack Snyder. It will be released on June 14, 2013, the same day as the film.(411mania)

Why LES MISERABLES Brought Tears to My Eyes

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Why LES MISERABLES Brought Tears to My Eyes

Did “Les Miserables” bring tears to my eyes because it is the holidays and I’m missing someone in my life or was Anne Hathaway’s rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” pure rapture?
I kept tossing this in my mind after coming out of the press preview for Victor Hugo’s classic novel on November 28, three weeks before it opens to theatres on Christmas day.


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Did "Les Miserables" bring tears to my eyes because it is the holidays and I'm missing someone in my life or was Anne Hathaway's rendition of "I Dreamed A Dream" pure rapture?

I kept tossing this in my mind after coming out of the press preview for Victor Hugo's classic novel on November 28, three weeks before it opens to theatres on Christmas day. (Broadway World Phillipines)

Why LES MISERABLES Brought Tears to My Eyes

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Why LES MISERABLES Brought Tears to My Eyes

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Jameson Empire Awards 2013 – Voting Now Open

Each year, the Jameson Empire Awards attract some of the biggest names in Hollywood, with last year’s guests including: Gary Oldman, Danny DeVito, Bérénice Marlohe, James McAvoy, Tom Hiddleston and Michael Fassbender. Previous years’ guests have included: Tim Burton, Russell Crowe, Daniel Radcliffe, Keira Knightley, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Sigourney Weaver, Emma Watson, Tony Curtis, Quentin Tarantino, Kate Winslet and Dustin Hoffman. (HeyUGuys)

Tom Hooper Embarks on Hectic Press Tour as the Les Miserables World Premiere Approaches

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Tom Hooper Embarks on Hectic Press Tour as the Les Miserables World Premiere Approaches  

With just one week until the December 5th World Premiere of the hugely-anticipated film Les Miserables, Oscar-winning director Tom Hooper is embarking on a whistle-stop world tour of press screenings.

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 With just one week until the December 5 World Premiere of the hugely-anticipated film Les Miserables, Oscar-winning director Tom Hooper is embarking on a whistle-stop world tour of press screenings. (Digital Journal)

 

News: Nov 14, 2012

 

Few family films among Hollywood's holiday movies

With blockbuster films like "The Hobbit," the final installment of "The Twilight Saga," and the big screen version of hit musical "Les Miserables," Hollywood is hoping for a strong end to 2012 after some disappointments in the summer.  (Reuters)

Hip-hop legend makes his directorial debut

Author, emcee and Grammy-winning music producer RZA makes his directing debut in the latest kung fu movie, “The Man with the Iron Fists.”  
RZA, better known for being the mastermind behind Wu Tang Clan, narrates and also stars in the film along with Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu. 
Crowe fits the role perfectly as the Englishman Jack Knife. (Coast Report)

 
Zack Snyder Talks ‘Man Of Steel’ Details, Promises Serious Mythology
Snyder went on to add, “What was it about him that cracked the code that made pop culture embrace this other mythology? What we’ve made as a film not only examines that but is also an amazing adventure story. It’s been an honor to work on. As a comic book fan, Superman is like the Rosetta Stone of all superheroes. I wanted to be sure the movie treated it respectfully.” ‘Man Of Steel’ will be released on June 14th 2013 with stars Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Amy Adams and more.(Shockya)