A bright, beautiful light went out today. Burt Bacharach, the Queens-raised popular songwriter who infused his meticulously constructed ditties with jazzy chord progressions that sounded nothing like anything on the radio in the 1950s and '60s has passed away. There is so much to say about Bacharach, and so much more to listen to. His collaborations with Dionne Warwick are musical nirvana. Ditto his numerous contributions to the motion picture songbook. "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Look of Love" from 1967's "Casino Royale," and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" from Steve Gordon's sublime "Arthur."
But Bacharach respected the heck out of a dollar, as did his Brooklyn-born buddy Neil Diamond. So in 1982, with the United States gripped by "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" fever, this duo joined forces with Bacharach's songwriting-genius wife, Carole Bayer Sager, and recorded "Heartlight.
But Bacharach respected the heck out of a dollar, as did his Brooklyn-born buddy Neil Diamond. So in 1982, with the United States gripped by "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" fever, this duo joined forces with Bacharach's songwriting-genius wife, Carole Bayer Sager, and recorded "Heartlight.
- 2/10/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Uri Singer and Steve Gordon came together to create of the wearable sanitizer dispenser, FreeBand. Singer, a film producer, teamed up with Gordon, a biotech entrepreneur, to create a “hand sanitizer bracelet.” “If you inadvertently or intentionally come into contact [with] something that you otherwise think may be a little sketchy, you put your thumb on […]
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- 12/4/2020
- by Marie Fiero
- Uinterview
UTA has acquired Circle Talent Agency, an industry-leading electronic dance music agency. The deal, the terms of which were not announced, will boost UTA Music’s reach into the emerging space with artists like Marshmello, Kaskade, Excision, Illenium and others.
UTA Music now has 90 agents in six offices. Circle’s Edm roster joins up with UTA’s which already features acts like Guns N’ Roses, Muse, Post Malone, Lenny Kravitz, G-Eazy, Mariah Carey, DJ Khaled, Paramore, Die Antwoord, 21 Savage, Trace Adkins, Ms. Lauryn Hill, X Ambassadors, Toby Keith, Bush and Bring Me The Horizon.
Circle co-founders Steve Gordon and Kevin Gimble will become co-heads of electronic music, working with UTAs global head of music David Zedeck.
“The acquisition of Circle Talent Agency is a tremendous addition for UTA as we continue to build momentum in our music business,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer in announcing the deal today. “Electronic...
UTA Music now has 90 agents in six offices. Circle’s Edm roster joins up with UTA’s which already features acts like Guns N’ Roses, Muse, Post Malone, Lenny Kravitz, G-Eazy, Mariah Carey, DJ Khaled, Paramore, Die Antwoord, 21 Savage, Trace Adkins, Ms. Lauryn Hill, X Ambassadors, Toby Keith, Bush and Bring Me The Horizon.
Circle co-founders Steve Gordon and Kevin Gimble will become co-heads of electronic music, working with UTAs global head of music David Zedeck.
“The acquisition of Circle Talent Agency is a tremendous addition for UTA as we continue to build momentum in our music business,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer in announcing the deal today. “Electronic...
- 4/17/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
United Talent Agency (UTA) today announced a big move into the electronic and dance-music space by acquiring top indie agency Circle Talent. Circle’s roster includes Marshmello (pictured), Kaskade, Excision, Illenium and many others; co-founders Steve Gordon and Kevin Gimble will serve as UTA’s co-heads of electronic music, working closely with global head of music, David Zedeck.
The move bolsters UTA’s already rapidly growing music division, UTA Music, which includes 90 agents in six offices, according to the announcement. Current UTA acts include Guns N’ Roses, Muse, Post Malone, Lenny Kravitz, G-Eazy, Mariah Carey, DJ Khaled, Paramore, 21 Savage, Trace Adkins and Lauryn Hill, among others.
A rep for Circle confirmed that only the company’s electronic-music agents will be making the move, and several other staffers were laid off.
“The acquisition of Circle Talent Agency is a tremendous addition for UTA as we continue to build momentum in our music business,...
The move bolsters UTA’s already rapidly growing music division, UTA Music, which includes 90 agents in six offices, according to the announcement. Current UTA acts include Guns N’ Roses, Muse, Post Malone, Lenny Kravitz, G-Eazy, Mariah Carey, DJ Khaled, Paramore, 21 Savage, Trace Adkins and Lauryn Hill, among others.
A rep for Circle confirmed that only the company’s electronic-music agents will be making the move, and several other staffers were laid off.
“The acquisition of Circle Talent Agency is a tremendous addition for UTA as we continue to build momentum in our music business,...
- 4/17/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
In December, Global Music Rights (Gmr)--a startup founded by powerful music manager Irving Azoff--threatened a billion-dollar lawsuit against Google, which it claims does not have the proper licenses to distribute songs from Gmr clients. The severity of the threat was a bit unclear at the time, but according to a new report, Google should be taking Gmr's bluster very seriously. In an article he wrote for Digital Music News, music industry attorney Steve Gordon has explained how the concept of "interim" licenses could spell trouble in Mountain View.
Here's a quick recap of Gmr's argument: In 2014, the startup signed notable artists like Pharrell Williams and Ryan Tedder among its first clients. Shortly after Google launched its YouTube Music Key service, Azoff lashed out, claiming Google had not secured sufficient licenses for his clients' songs. Google's counterargument to that claim seems to hinge on the fact that it previously...
Here's a quick recap of Gmr's argument: In 2014, the startup signed notable artists like Pharrell Williams and Ryan Tedder among its first clients. Shortly after Google launched its YouTube Music Key service, Azoff lashed out, claiming Google had not secured sufficient licenses for his clients' songs. Google's counterargument to that claim seems to hinge on the fact that it previously...
- 1/8/2015
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Alcoholism in the movies have been played for both dramatic and comical effect. In fact some of the binge drinking done on the big screen have garnered considerable praise and pathos resulting in many performers winning Oscars and Oscar nominations based on this very serious addiction.
The alcoholic in cinema is larger in life because it is a societal reflection of the demons and destruction that affect millions of people globally. Film allows for the liberty to use creative licenses to highlight the physical and psychological pain and false feelings of pleasure to convey the true face of alcoholism and its hold on fictional characterizations that are bound by the poisonous allure of the bottle. However heavy-handed or hearty it may seem in portraying the detached drinker or happy drunk one thing is for certain…the depth and dimensional range of the chronic cinema sipper has never disappointed in giving...
The alcoholic in cinema is larger in life because it is a societal reflection of the demons and destruction that affect millions of people globally. Film allows for the liberty to use creative licenses to highlight the physical and psychological pain and false feelings of pleasure to convey the true face of alcoholism and its hold on fictional characterizations that are bound by the poisonous allure of the bottle. However heavy-handed or hearty it may seem in portraying the detached drinker or happy drunk one thing is for certain…the depth and dimensional range of the chronic cinema sipper has never disappointed in giving...
- 7/15/2014
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
Ralph Waite, who was beloved to TV viewers as the ultimate father figure, John Walton, on The Waltons, has died. He passed away at midday on Thursday at his home in South Palm Desert, Steve Gordon, the accountant for the Waite family, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was nominated for an Emmy in 1978 for his portrayal of the middle-American paterfamilias. He starred on The Waltons for nine years and directed 15 episodes. "Ralph was a good honest actor and a good honest man," said actress Michael Learned, who portrayed Waite's wife Olivia on The Waltons. "He was
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- 2/14/2014
- by Duane Byrge
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Writer-director Rick Alverson tests his audience from the get-go with an opening scene of such perverted over-indulgence that even Caligula may have needed to avert his eyes. It is as if Alverson is attempting to weed out the weak at heart from the audience, all the while setting the stage for a story of a sublimely unlikable, uber-wealthy man-child. Our incalculably immature anti-hero, Swanson (Tim Heidecker), exists somewhere in a cinematic universe between Chance Gardner (Hal Ashby's Being There) and Arthur Bach (Steve Gordon's Arthur). Stuck in the quagmire of a mid-thirties existential crisis, Swanson approaches life like a 12-year-old boy armed with far too much knowledge about prolapsed anuses -- unless he is just talking utter nonsense out his ass (as he does about hobos, Hitler, and feudalism). Swanson's philosophical ramblings play like a mockery of intellectualism or an half-hearted attempt to pass himself off as a worldly hipster.
- 11/29/2012
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Morris Chestnut has two brand new roles to add to his resume. Though we won't see him on-screen again until the Steve Gordon-directed comedy Identity Thief comes out next year, he will be using that time to play key roles in both The Hive and Kick-Ass 2. The former is about a 911 operator who must work to try and help a kidnapped teenage girl while the latter is a sequel to the 2010 comic book movie with Aaron Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz. Deadline, which is reporting both pieces of news about the actor, says that Chestnut will be playing a cop and a love interest for Halle Berry's character - who is playing the operator at the center of the film. Abigail Breslin is playing the girl in crisis and The Sopranos' Michael Imperioli has a part in the movie as well. Brad Anderson, who most recently helmed...
- 8/15/2012
- cinemablend.com
[flv custom_thumbnail="http://youtu.be/qlEUz1IlN701328567529119" width="544" height="320"]http://youtu.be/qlEUz1IlN70/flv] HollywoodLife.com also spoke to a top entertainment attorney who tells us that the Federal Communications Commission will 'definitely' fine NBC for the lewd gesture and the network could try to get M.I.A. to pay it! M.I.A. has gotten herself into quite a mess. HollywoodLife.com reached out to Madonna's rep following M.I.A.'s shocking display at the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 and it sounds like the Material Girl was just as surprised as NBC, the NFL, and families at home were with M.I.A's behavior. "It was not rehearsed or planned," says Madonna's rep. "No comment from Madonna." Additionally, Spokesman Brian McCarthy said M.I.A. did not do anything similar during rehearsals. It's being reported that M.I.A. may have to pay whatever fine the FCC [Federal Communications Commission] decides to slap on NBC for the incident and a top entertainment attorney tells HollywoodLife.
- 2/6/2012
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
Arthur
Stars: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Luis Guzman | Written by Peter Baynham, Steve Gordon | Directed by Jason Winer
Guess what?! Arthur sees Russell Brand playing himself… again. But this time he has a slightly softer voice with his comedy toned down, which makes him seem even more childish and a bit mundane, if that’s even possible. As you can imagine, this story is somewhat boring, but oddly, there is enough essence to keep you going through the two hours of a man completely reliant on his mother’s money.
The film is of course a remake of the 1981 classic Arthur, whereby Dudley Moore plays a similar eccentric, spoilt man-child, but unfortunately this is another adaptation which doesn’t live up to the original. Russell Brand adds charm, and the modern technology serves well in the film, but there’s nothing quite like watching Moore frolic around in his giant bathtub.
Stars: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Luis Guzman | Written by Peter Baynham, Steve Gordon | Directed by Jason Winer
Guess what?! Arthur sees Russell Brand playing himself… again. But this time he has a slightly softer voice with his comedy toned down, which makes him seem even more childish and a bit mundane, if that’s even possible. As you can imagine, this story is somewhat boring, but oddly, there is enough essence to keep you going through the two hours of a man completely reliant on his mother’s money.
The film is of course a remake of the 1981 classic Arthur, whereby Dudley Moore plays a similar eccentric, spoilt man-child, but unfortunately this is another adaptation which doesn’t live up to the original. Russell Brand adds charm, and the modern technology serves well in the film, but there’s nothing quite like watching Moore frolic around in his giant bathtub.
- 9/17/2011
- by Kelly
- Nerdly
Sometimes hitting the multiplex just isn’t in the cards. That’s when cable, the web and streaming step in to provide an instant movie fix. But how to separate the wheat from the chaff? I’m happy to help; every week I’ll pick a flick and see if it’s worth your time. This week it’s the 2011 remake of “Arthur”.
The Story: Okay, so there’s this crazy-rich wealthy dude who hasn’t grown up even though he’s in his 30’s. He’s got a hella drinking problem that causes his family no end of concern. Solution? Marry the guy off to a straightlaced gal, and tell him if he doesn’t go for it he’s cut off. But then he meets the fantastic girl…and it sure ain’t the one mummy picked. Sound familiar? Of course it is; this is the remake of...
The Story: Okay, so there’s this crazy-rich wealthy dude who hasn’t grown up even though he’s in his 30’s. He’s got a hella drinking problem that causes his family no end of concern. Solution? Marry the guy off to a straightlaced gal, and tell him if he doesn’t go for it he’s cut off. But then he meets the fantastic girl…and it sure ain’t the one mummy picked. Sound familiar? Of course it is; this is the remake of...
- 9/14/2011
- by Denise Kitashima Dutton
- Atomic Popcorn
Russell Brand is no Dudley Moore, but he gives it the ol college try and then some in this 2011 remake of Steve Gordon’s 1981 comedy classic starring Moore as the irrepressible man-baby Arthur Bach. Comedian Brand gets solid assistance from an excellent female cast consisting of Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, and Greta Gerwig, and the 2011 version of “Arthur” now arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Download July 15, 2011 from Warner Home Video. Loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny and best friend Hobson, to keep him out of trouble. Kind-hearted, fun-loving, and utterly without purpose, Arthur spends every day in the heedless pursuit of amusement. But when his unpredictable public image threatens the staid reputation of the family foundation, Bach Worldwide, he is given an ultimatum:...
- 7/15/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
There are threads that run through films which are timeless and universal; themes that are manna to audiences of any era. These include determinism; the notion that certain things are meant to happen, a man meeting his perfect woman for example, and as an audience we expect these things to play out and for any obstacle placed in the path of this endeavour to be removed by the film’s close. That’s our pleasure. There’s the idea that the best movie characters are larger than life; not just projections in the literal sense but projections of our fantasies, healthy or otherwise.
Then there’s our moral load, the hypocritical idea that however we live our lives, we expect movies to defend a moral position, usually that of righteousness, of responsibility, so that whatever the character’s stripe, they’re rewarded or punished for the...
There are threads that run through films which are timeless and universal; themes that are manna to audiences of any era. These include determinism; the notion that certain things are meant to happen, a man meeting his perfect woman for example, and as an audience we expect these things to play out and for any obstacle placed in the path of this endeavour to be removed by the film’s close. That’s our pleasure. There’s the idea that the best movie characters are larger than life; not just projections in the literal sense but projections of our fantasies, healthy or otherwise.
Then there’s our moral load, the hypocritical idea that however we live our lives, we expect movies to defend a moral position, usually that of righteousness, of responsibility, so that whatever the character’s stripe, they’re rewarded or punished for the...
- 4/18/2011
- by Ed Whitfield
- Obsessed with Film
Arthur
Stars: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Luis Guzman | Written by Peter Baynham, Steve Gordon | Directed by Jason Winer
Guess what?! We see Russell Brand playing himself… again. But this time he has a slightly softer voice with his comedy toned down, which makes him seem even more childish and a bit mundane, if that’s even possible. As you can imagine, this story is somewhat boring, but oddly, there is enough essence to keep you going through the two hours of a man completely reliant on his mother’s money.
The film is of course a remake of the 1981 classic Arthur, whereby Dudley Moore plays a similar eccentric, spoilt man-child, but unfortunately this is another adaptation which doesn’t live up to the original. Russell Brand adds charm, and the modern technology serves well in the film, but there’s nothing quite like watching Moore frolic around in his giant bathtub.
Stars: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Luis Guzman | Written by Peter Baynham, Steve Gordon | Directed by Jason Winer
Guess what?! We see Russell Brand playing himself… again. But this time he has a slightly softer voice with his comedy toned down, which makes him seem even more childish and a bit mundane, if that’s even possible. As you can imagine, this story is somewhat boring, but oddly, there is enough essence to keep you going through the two hours of a man completely reliant on his mother’s money.
The film is of course a remake of the 1981 classic Arthur, whereby Dudley Moore plays a similar eccentric, spoilt man-child, but unfortunately this is another adaptation which doesn’t live up to the original. Russell Brand adds charm, and the modern technology serves well in the film, but there’s nothing quite like watching Moore frolic around in his giant bathtub.
- 4/16/2011
- by Kelly
- Nerdly
Starring: Dudley Moore, Sir John Gielgud, Liza Minnelli
Director: Steve Gordon, Bud Yorkin
The Scoop: Just in time for the Russell Brand remake comes this two-pack featuring both the 1981 version of "Arthur" and its 1988 sequel, "Arthur 2: On the Rocks." Both star Moore as a lazy trust fund baby forced to join the real world when his funds dry up; Gielgud plays his long-suffering butler while Minnelli is the working class girl he falls in love with.
Special Features: Trailers
Rated PG, 97 min. and 113 min. | Watch the trailer...
Director: Steve Gordon, Bud Yorkin
The Scoop: Just in time for the Russell Brand remake comes this two-pack featuring both the 1981 version of "Arthur" and its 1988 sequel, "Arthur 2: On the Rocks." Both star Moore as a lazy trust fund baby forced to join the real world when his funds dry up; Gielgud plays his long-suffering butler while Minnelli is the working class girl he falls in love with.
Special Features: Trailers
Rated PG, 97 min. and 113 min. | Watch the trailer...
- 4/12/2011
- by NextMovie Staff
- NextMovie
Chicago – Critics were pretty hard on the remake of “Arthur” starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, and Greta Gerwig (including our very own Patrick McDonald, who gave the film 2 stars out of five) and the film relatively bombed at the box office, opening in 2nd place to “Hop” and making only $12.7 million in its first frame with a lower per-screen average than “Hanna” or “Soul Surfer.” Now you can compare the new version to the award-winning original and its dreadful sequel in a 2-movie collection, now on Blu-ray.
Blu-Ray Rating: 2.5/5.0
Warner Bros. could have used the opportunity of the remake to offer a truly impressive version of the 1981 original complete with digital remastering, featurettes, a commentary, and maybe a deleted scene or two. That didn’t happen. This is as minimal a tie-in release as can possibly be made. The two films weren’t even given their own individual discs.
Blu-Ray Rating: 2.5/5.0
Warner Bros. could have used the opportunity of the remake to offer a truly impressive version of the 1981 original complete with digital remastering, featurettes, a commentary, and maybe a deleted scene or two. That didn’t happen. This is as minimal a tie-in release as can possibly be made. The two films weren’t even given their own individual discs.
- 4/11/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Animation ruled again. Hop was Number One at the box office this weekend for the second week in a row with $21.6 Million. Arthur (2011) premiered in Second Place with $12.6 Million. Hanna premiered in Third Place with $12.3 Million. Soul Surfer premiered in Fourth Place with $11.1 Million. Insidious was Fifth with 9.7 Million. Source Code, Limitless, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, and The Lincoln Lawyer rounded out the top ten respectively.
Arthur is a 2011 comedy film written by Peter Baynham and directed by Jason Winer. The film is based on characters by Steve Gordon, who directed the 1981 film of the same name. It stars Russell Brand in the title role, and Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, and Nick Nolte with supporting roles.
Hanna is a 2011 action thriller film directed by Joe Wright, starring Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, and Eric Bana.
Soul Surfer is a 2011 American drama film about the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton,...
Arthur is a 2011 comedy film written by Peter Baynham and directed by Jason Winer. The film is based on characters by Steve Gordon, who directed the 1981 film of the same name. It stars Russell Brand in the title role, and Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, and Nick Nolte with supporting roles.
Hanna is a 2011 action thriller film directed by Joe Wright, starring Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, and Eric Bana.
Soul Surfer is a 2011 American drama film about the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton,...
- 4/11/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
How you react to Arthur will largely depend on your expectations. If you’ve never seen, or heard of, the 1981 movie Arthur you might find the new movie of the same name fairly entertaining. But if you have fond memories of the original, written and directed by Steve Gordon, you’ll know the truth: this occasionally amusing film can’t compare to the original, which was flat-out hilarious, with plum parts for Dudley Moore, as a childlike billionaire, and John Gielgud, as his long-suffering valet and caretaker. The best part of the new movie is the inspired casting of Russell Brand and…...
- 4/8/2011
- Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy
Want to know the difference between the two versions of "Arthur?" Just compare their first scenes. The 1981 original introduced Dudley Moore's Arthur Bach cruising for hookers. The 2011 remake has Russell Brand's Arthur dress up as Batman and crash an authentic "Batman Forever" Batmobile into Charging Bull and make fun of its testicles. I'm not a huge fan of the original "Arthur," but as a film about a drunken, whoremongering hero, at least it took some chances. Moore's Arthur was a lecherous sleaze. Brand's Arthur is a cutesy cartoon goof.
So is his movie. Everything messy and ugly (and therefore interesting) about the old Arthur has been smoothed out in this shrewdly calculated remake. With those hints of darkness gone, Arthur becomes an overgrown boy with his toys, a lost innocent looking for the love and respect he's never gotten from his distant mother. He doesn't need a drink; he needs a hug.
So is his movie. Everything messy and ugly (and therefore interesting) about the old Arthur has been smoothed out in this shrewdly calculated remake. With those hints of darkness gone, Arthur becomes an overgrown boy with his toys, a lost innocent looking for the love and respect he's never gotten from his distant mother. He doesn't need a drink; he needs a hug.
- 4/8/2011
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
Rating: 2/5
Writers: Peter Baynham, Steve Gordon
Director: Jason Winer
Cast: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Luis Guzman, Nick Nolte
Studio: Warner Bros.
Arthur is another film in a long string of Hollywood remakes where we, as a movie-going audience, should just say "thanks, but no thanks." The original Arthur isn't a classic by any means, but it does carry with it a certain level of fondness from viewers and is one of the more iconic Dudley Moore performances. This remake doesn't serve to pay much of an homage to the quality of the original, nor does it really bring enough originality to justify it having been made.
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Writers: Peter Baynham, Steve Gordon
Director: Jason Winer
Cast: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Luis Guzman, Nick Nolte
Studio: Warner Bros.
Arthur is another film in a long string of Hollywood remakes where we, as a movie-going audience, should just say "thanks, but no thanks." The original Arthur isn't a classic by any means, but it does carry with it a certain level of fondness from viewers and is one of the more iconic Dudley Moore performances. This remake doesn't serve to pay much of an homage to the quality of the original, nor does it really bring enough originality to justify it having been made.
Read more on Theatrical Review: Arthur...
- 4/8/2011
- by J.C. De Leon
- GordonandtheWhale
Beyond providing an unflinching look at what happens to those caught between the moon and New York City, the 1981 comedy Arthur gave veteran comic actor Dudley Moore one of the best roles of his career as a drunken playboy cackling his way through a search for love. Though the movie—the single directorial effort from veteran television writer Steve Gordon, who died the following year—is uneven, Moore sells the performance with the sadness resting just behind the surface of his bleary eyes. Russell Brand steps into the role of Arthur Bach for the 2011 remake, and while it ...
- 4/7/2011
- avclub.com
Drunken Arthur vs.medieval stoner comedy Your Highness for top honors. This weekend's upcoming movie releases are frontlined by Arthur, a remake of the original 1981 film. Russell Brand stars in a role played originally by Dudley Moore, in a cast including Greta Gerwig, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Nick Nolte, Luis Guzmán and Geraldine James. The romantic comedy helmed by Jason Winer from the script by Peter Baynham and Steve Gordon, debuts into 3,276 venues, holding a bad 22% Rottentomatoes.com rating. Still, that means little when it comes to numbers these days and badly rated films oftentimes top charts as we all know. Universal Pictures' Your Highness comedy starring Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel, looks to snag adult viewers in 2,769 locations. McBride wrote the script along with Ben Best for the film helmed by David Gordon Green...
- 4/7/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Drunken Arthur vs.medieval stoner comedy Your Highness for top honors. This weekend's upcoming movie releases are frontlined by Arthur, a remake of the original 1981 film. Russell Brand stars in a role played originally by Dudley Moore, in a cast including Greta Gerwig, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Nick Nolte, Luis Guzmán and Geraldine James. The romantic comedy helmed by Jason Winer from the script by Peter Baynham and Steve Gordon, debuts into 3,276 venues, holding a bad 22% Rottentomatoes.com rating. Still, that means little when it comes to numbers these days and badly rated films oftentimes top charts as we all know. Universal Pictures' Your Highness comedy starring Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel, looks to snag adult viewers in 2,769 locations. McBride wrote the script along with Ben Best for the film helmed by David Gordon Green...
- 4/7/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In this remake of the 1981 classic, Arthur, Russell Brand takes on Dudley Moore's comic drunk, joined by Helen Mirren (in John Gielgud's butler role) and rival girlfriends Greta Gerwig and Jennifer Garner. Directed by Jason Winer (TV's Modern Family) from Peter Baynham's revamp of Steve Gordon's original script, this ensemble relationship comedy is failing to find critical validation. Early reviews, photos and the trailer are below. Brand and a strong supporting cast work hard to breathe life into this glossily inert studio concoction. (The best laughs are in the trailer: when they arrive in the movie, we don't laugh.) This badly-timed, old-fashioned romantic comedy about a wealthy spendthrift Peter Pan (we're in a recession) isn't real or funny, nor does it relate to us ...
- 4/6/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
FusedFilm.com is proud to present some sweet gifts for the upcoming comedy remake of Arthur. The lovable billionaire who doesn’t want to grow up hits theaters April 8. Russell Brand stars as the titular character who falls in love and learns what it means to truly be an adult and that money and toys aren’t everything.
Winners, no not Charlie Sheen, will get a super cool “Billionaire in Training” T-shirt, 1Gb Usb drive that looks like a gold bar. We’re also giving away a super cool money clip for all of your grocery coupons and food stamps. We’re also giving away a complete bubble bath kit and Martini set. Boost your self esteem with this feel like a billionaire contest today. Its free! Details are below.
The Giveaway Arthur Men’s Black “Billionaire in Training” Tees Arthur Ladies’ White “I Love Arthur” Tees Gold Bar 1Gb...
Winners, no not Charlie Sheen, will get a super cool “Billionaire in Training” T-shirt, 1Gb Usb drive that looks like a gold bar. We’re also giving away a super cool money clip for all of your grocery coupons and food stamps. We’re also giving away a complete bubble bath kit and Martini set. Boost your self esteem with this feel like a billionaire contest today. Its free! Details are below.
The Giveaway Arthur Men’s Black “Billionaire in Training” Tees Arthur Ladies’ White “I Love Arthur” Tees Gold Bar 1Gb...
- 3/28/2011
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
See new clips from the Arthur movie as well as interviews and behind-the-scenes videos form the Russell Brand comedy directed by Jason Winer. We have 7 Arthur clips in standard and high definition and interviews with Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Nick Nolte, helmer Winer and producers Larry Brezner, Chris Bender, Michael Tadross and Kevin McKormick. The Warner Bros. Pictures romantic comedy revamp opens April 8th and is scripted by Peter Baynham from the story by Steve Gordon. Arthur Synopsis: In this fresh new look at a classic story, Russell Brand reinvents the role of loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny and best friend Hobson (Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Kind-hearted, fun-loving, and utterly without purpose, Arthur spends every day in the heedless pursuit of amusement.
- 3/27/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new clips from the Arthur movie as well as interviews and behind-the-scenes videos form the Russell Brand comedy directed by Jason Winer. We have 7 Arthur clips in standard and high definition and interviews with Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Nick Nolte, helmer Winer and producers Larry Brezner, Chris Bender, Michael Tadross and Kevin McKormick. The Warner Bros. Pictures romantic comedy revamp opens April 8th and is scripted by Peter Baynham from the story by Steve Gordon. Arthur Synopsis: In this fresh new look at a classic story, Russell Brand reinvents the role of loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny and best friend Hobson (Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Kind-hearted, fun-loving, and utterly without purpose, Arthur spends every day in the heedless pursuit of amusement.
- 3/27/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Film also Features New Songs by Mark Ronson and Ben Gibbard,
Vocals by Daniel Merriweather
Burbank, CA, March 7, 2011 . Composer Theodore Shapiro is providing the original score for director Jason Winer’s contemporary re-imagining of the timeless romantic comedyARTHUR, in theaters nationwide on April 8th.
Arthur stars Russell Brand as loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, and Helen Mirren as his lifelong nanny and best friend, Hobson.
Shapiro, a prolific composer and eight-time recipient of the Bmi Film Music Award, says, “Arthur treats the world as a toy to be played with. He’s irresponsible, but also kind-hearted, generous and has a love of life, and Jason and I wanted the palette of the score to reflect that dichotomy and Arthur’s upbeat worldview.”
Also featured in the film will be several original songs contributed by Mark Ronson, with vocals by Daniel Merriweather; and by Ben Gibbard.
“I absolutely love Jason Winer’s new take on ‘Arthur,...
Vocals by Daniel Merriweather
Burbank, CA, March 7, 2011 . Composer Theodore Shapiro is providing the original score for director Jason Winer’s contemporary re-imagining of the timeless romantic comedyARTHUR, in theaters nationwide on April 8th.
Arthur stars Russell Brand as loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, and Helen Mirren as his lifelong nanny and best friend, Hobson.
Shapiro, a prolific composer and eight-time recipient of the Bmi Film Music Award, says, “Arthur treats the world as a toy to be played with. He’s irresponsible, but also kind-hearted, generous and has a love of life, and Jason and I wanted the palette of the score to reflect that dichotomy and Arthur’s upbeat worldview.”
Also featured in the film will be several original songs contributed by Mark Ronson, with vocals by Daniel Merriweather; and by Ben Gibbard.
“I absolutely love Jason Winer’s new take on ‘Arthur,...
- 3/8/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and the late Sir John Gielgud proved a magical combination in Steve Gordon's 1981 classic Arthur, which has been revamped in an upcoming Hollywood remake released next month.
Russell Brand follows in Moore's footsteps as the drunken playboy, Greta Gerwig is the love interest previously played by Minnelli and, in a gender-swapping update, Helen Mirren takes on Gielgud's role as the valet.
Also in the cast of director Jason Winer's new film are Jennifer Garner, Nick Nolte, Luis Guzman, Geraldine James and Jennie Eisenhower.
Superhero fans will notice that the Batmobile features in the trailer, with Brand's character dressing as Batman and his chauffeur Bitterman (Guzman) as Robin.
Hard-drinking partying billionaire Arthur (Brand) is set to marry Susan Johnson (Garner) a rich woman he doesn't love, and continue his irresponsible and childish ways, but his life is changed when he falls for gorgeous tour guide...
Russell Brand follows in Moore's footsteps as the drunken playboy, Greta Gerwig is the love interest previously played by Minnelli and, in a gender-swapping update, Helen Mirren takes on Gielgud's role as the valet.
Also in the cast of director Jason Winer's new film are Jennifer Garner, Nick Nolte, Luis Guzman, Geraldine James and Jennie Eisenhower.
Superhero fans will notice that the Batmobile features in the trailer, with Brand's character dressing as Batman and his chauffeur Bitterman (Guzman) as Robin.
Hard-drinking partying billionaire Arthur (Brand) is set to marry Susan Johnson (Garner) a rich woman he doesn't love, and continue his irresponsible and childish ways, but his life is changed when he falls for gorgeous tour guide...
- 3/7/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the second trailer for Arthur, starring the wickedly funny Russell Brand as the wild playboy Arthur. Check out Helen Mirren in the Darth Vader mask.
Synopsis:
Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of lifelong nanny Hobson to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge - choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi, the only woman he has ever loved. With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and finally learn what it means to become a man.
Arthur stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Luis Guzman, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Garner and is directed by Jason Winer, written...
Synopsis:
Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of lifelong nanny Hobson to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge - choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi, the only woman he has ever loved. With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and finally learn what it means to become a man.
Arthur stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Luis Guzman, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Garner and is directed by Jason Winer, written...
- 3/4/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
[1] Warner Bros has released a second movie trailer for the remake of Arthur. Russell Brand plays an "irresponsible charmer" named Arthur Bachwho will lose his limitless fortune if he doesn't accept an arranged marriage. I'm still not sold on two things: 1. The need for this remake and 2. that this movie is funny enough to warrant a $10-$15 movie ticket. The only reason I'm curious to see the film is the involvement of Luis Guzman and the Batman/Robin bit that is teased in the advertising. Watch the trailer embedded after the jump. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below. Watch the trailer in High Definition on Apple [2]. [3] Director: Jason Winer Writers: Peter Baynham Story by Steve Gordon Cast: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Luis Guzman, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Garner Official Plot Synopsis: Romantic Comedy. Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to get...
- 3/3/2011
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
See a new poster from Arthur starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner & Nick Nolte! Warner Bros. Pictures' Arthur remake opens April 8th, under the direction of Jason Winer. Peter Baynham wrote the screenplay from the story by Steve Gordon for the romantic comedy. Arthur is produced by Larry Brezner, Russell Brand, Chris Bender, J.C Spink and Michael Tadross. Plot: A remake of the 1981 film starring Dudley Moore which tells of a drunk playboy (now played by Russell Brand) set to tie the knot with Susan, a woman (Jennifer Garner) from a wealthy family or he stands to lose a wealthy inheritance. He unexpectedly falls for Linda Marolla (Greta Gerwig), a working class woman and jeopardizes his family fortune...
- 2/22/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See a new poster from Arthur starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner & Nick Nolte! Warner Bros. Pictures' Arthur remake opens April 8th, under the direction of Jason Winer. Peter Baynham wrote the screenplay from the story by Steve Gordon for the romantic comedy. Arthur is produced by Larry Brezner, Russell Brand, Chris Bender, J.C Spink and Michael Tadross. Plot: A remake of the 1981 film starring Dudley Moore which tells of a drunk playboy (now played by Russell Brand) set to tie the knot with Susan, a woman (Jennifer Garner) from a wealthy family or he stands to lose a wealthy inheritance. He unexpectedly falls for Linda Marolla (Greta Gerwig), a working class woman and jeopardizes his family fortune...
- 2/22/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the first trailer for Arthur starring the wickedly funny Russell Brand as the wild playboy Arthur. If there’s one actor who can take the place of Dudley Moore from the original 1981 comedy, it’s without a doubt Brand.
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren taking on the role of Hobson, originated by the great Sir John Gielgud, definitely gives an extra weightiness that this film needs.
Synopsis:
Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of lifelong nanny Hobson to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge — choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi, the only woman he has ever loved. With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take...
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren taking on the role of Hobson, originated by the great Sir John Gielgud, definitely gives an extra weightiness that this film needs.
Synopsis:
Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of lifelong nanny Hobson to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge — choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi, the only woman he has ever loved. With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take...
- 2/11/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Russell Brand as Arthur in Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy “Arthur,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Here are the latest stills from Warner Bros. Pictures Arthur. Although I’m not a huge fan of Russell Brand, I recently went with some friends to a very small venue in Los Angeles to see Brand “rehearse” material for an upcoming documentary. Now being a huge fan of the original Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli, I am not happy about this re-make. Some classics should not be touched, and I had fully planned to heckle Mr. Brand about this until I saw him hilariously shame a woman who got up in the middle of his act to go outside and take a call. He literally berated her all the way to the door. But since it.s too late to fire off a protest email to the powers-that-be at Warners, I can...
Here are the latest stills from Warner Bros. Pictures Arthur. Although I’m not a huge fan of Russell Brand, I recently went with some friends to a very small venue in Los Angeles to see Brand “rehearse” material for an upcoming documentary. Now being a huge fan of the original Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli, I am not happy about this re-make. Some classics should not be touched, and I had fully planned to heckle Mr. Brand about this until I saw him hilariously shame a woman who got up in the middle of his act to go outside and take a call. He literally berated her all the way to the door. But since it.s too late to fire off a protest email to the powers-that-be at Warners, I can...
- 1/26/2011
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Wino Russell Brand slaughters bronze Wall Street Bull with The Dark Knight's Batmobile -video/photos
Singer Katy Perry's fiancé, Russell Brand is no Batman and that is no bull! Earlier Tuesday afternoon of September 14, 2010, the Arthur (2011) film crew was in downtown Manhattan, getting ready to shoot the scene where Russell Brand, playing the wealthy playboy Arthur who is perpetually intoxicated, buys a Batman Forever (1995) Batmobile and ends up crashing it into the Wall Street Bull, or rather thankfully a replica of it! The film is a remake of Steve Gordon's Arthur (1981) starring late legendary British star Dudley Moore and American actress and singer Liza Minnelli....
- 9/15/2010
- by achu
- Examiner Movies Channel
As you may have already heard, Russell Brand is starring in a remake of Steve Gordon's 1981 comedy "Arthur" for Warner Bros., and The New York Times today posted the first official images from the film.
The film follows a drunk who inherits a fortune if he agrees to marry the woman his family thinks is best for him. But then he suddenly falls for a working-class woman, which further complicates the situation.
If these pics show us anything, it's that Mr. Brand seems to be in his element, and that may work just fine for this kind of role. Jason Winer is directing the remake, which co-stars Greta Gerwig and Helen Mirren.
The film follows a drunk who inherits a fortune if he agrees to marry the woman his family thinks is best for him. But then he suddenly falls for a working-class woman, which further complicates the situation.
If these pics show us anything, it's that Mr. Brand seems to be in his element, and that may work just fine for this kind of role. Jason Winer is directing the remake, which co-stars Greta Gerwig and Helen Mirren.
- 8/31/2010
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
When I first heard that Warner Bros. was considering an Arthur remake, I first thought some typically derisive thoughts. "Oh, that's dumb," I internally opined. "Dudley Moore so nailed that character it's not even funny." But then I corrected myself, because Dudley Moore was absolutely drop-dead funny in that flick. And even though I loved the film way back in 1980 ... I always had a problem with the leading lady. Liza Minnelli, multi-talented though she may be, never really struck me as, well, pretty. Sorry, Liza.
But fresh word from Deadline.com indicates that the leading lady in the remake will be not only adorable, but quite the cool actress as well. If "talks" go accordingly, then it will be Greta Gerwig starring alongside Russell Brand in a comedy about a drunken millionaire and the "plain" girl he falls in love with. Helen Mirren is also on board (in the John Houseman John Gielgud role?...
But fresh word from Deadline.com indicates that the leading lady in the remake will be not only adorable, but quite the cool actress as well. If "talks" go accordingly, then it will be Greta Gerwig starring alongside Russell Brand in a comedy about a drunken millionaire and the "plain" girl he falls in love with. Helen Mirren is also on board (in the John Houseman John Gielgud role?...
- 5/6/2010
- by Scott Weinberg
- Cinematical
.Deadliest Warrior: The Aftermath. features interviews from weapons experts and cast members, who provide fresh insight and a behind-the-scenes look from the week.s episode via an online round table discussion. Taped in Los Angeles, each installment includes analysis of the week.s matchup and special guests. Kieron Elliot is the hosting hunk of "Deadliest Warrior: The Aftermath." Kieron worked on Spike's show as a Scottish historian, weapons and William Wallace expert. His natural Scottish charm is what bring the women to the testosterone festival known as "Deadliest Warrior." Geiger and the Deadliest gang, courtesy of Spike This week.s episode of .Deadliest Warrior: The Aftermath,. which is now live on warrior.spike.com, features 13-year Swat veteran Steve Gordon and...
- 4/25/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Finally some comedy news guys! Helen Mirren has been signed up for the remake of Dudley Moore’s classic comedy Arthur!
Mirren is set to join Russell Brand, and please, guys, just try to imagine this cast-team for a second. Brand is set to play Arthur, while Oscar winning classy lady Mirren will play his nanny. Now that already sounds funny, and we must say that this remake could be an awesome comedy to watch…
Ok, we know that this “nanny-thing” is a little bit confusing. So, let us explain. You all know Arthur is a 1981 film set in New York, which tells the story of drunken millionaire playboy Arthur Bach who is on the brink of an arranged marriage to a wealthy heiress, Susan Johnson.
In this 1981 version we had a chance to see Dudley Moore as Arthur, while Jill Eikenberry was Susan Johnson. It was both written and directed by Steve Gordon,...
Mirren is set to join Russell Brand, and please, guys, just try to imagine this cast-team for a second. Brand is set to play Arthur, while Oscar winning classy lady Mirren will play his nanny. Now that already sounds funny, and we must say that this remake could be an awesome comedy to watch…
Ok, we know that this “nanny-thing” is a little bit confusing. So, let us explain. You all know Arthur is a 1981 film set in New York, which tells the story of drunken millionaire playboy Arthur Bach who is on the brink of an arranged marriage to a wealthy heiress, Susan Johnson.
In this 1981 version we had a chance to see Dudley Moore as Arthur, while Jill Eikenberry was Susan Johnson. It was both written and directed by Steve Gordon,...
- 4/24/2010
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Jason Winer will direct Warner Bros.' remake of the 1981 comedy "Arthur," starring Russell Brand.According to Variety, Larry Brezner, Chris Bender and Kevin McCormick are producing. Russell Brand, Scott Kroopf, J.C. Spink and Nick Linnen are executive producing. Peter Baynham wrote the script. Baynham was a writer on Sacha Baron Cohen's "Borat" and "Bruno."The original film was written and directed by Steve Gordon and starred Dudley Moore as an alcoholic playboy who falls in love with a working-class woman, played by Liza Minnelli. Brand appeared in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and reprises his role in the film as musician Aldous Snow in the upcoming "Get Him to the Greek."Winer won the DGA's comedy series award for directing ABC.s "Modern Family" pilot.
- 3/2/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Collectively, as a planet full of people, we're still all about Russell Brand, right? The wild Englishman who stole Forgetting Sarah Marshall hasn't exactly done anything in recent years, but every time he's photographed with girlfriend Katy Perry or allowed to show up on a talk show, you have to be glad for his wild card existence. And with Get Him to the Greek coming out this summer, Brand may be on the verge from moving, Sacha Baron Cohen-style, from sideshow novelty to all-out star. Helping him get there as well may be Arthur, a remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore film that will find Brand playing the playboy who must mary an heiress in order to get his own fortune, only to find himself falling for a working-class girl. THR now reports that Jason Winer will be making his directorial debut on the film, taking the place of Steve Gordon,...
- 3/2/2010
- cinemablend.com
Moviemaker Jason Winer has signed on to try and turn Russel Brand into beloved boozy socialite Arthur in a remake of the hit 1981 comedy.
Dudley Moore played Arthur in the original, which was directed by Steve Gordon, who also wrote the script.
Reports suggest Meryl Streep is the frontrunner to recreate the butler role, which won Sir John Gielgud an Oscar in the original.
Dudley Moore played Arthur in the original, which was directed by Steve Gordon, who also wrote the script.
Reports suggest Meryl Streep is the frontrunner to recreate the butler role, which won Sir John Gielgud an Oscar in the original.
- 3/2/2010
- WENN
I'll be honest, I haven't seen Arthur since it came out in theaters back in 1981 (I'm old). So I don't remember too much from it. This remake has been talked about for a while now so it's good to see that they've finally found their replacement and that they're moving forward.Russell Brand, the brilliant and quirky British actor/comedian, is set to star as Arthur. More from The Hollywood Reporter:Jason Winer, a key figure behind the ABC freshman hit "Modern Family," is set to direct "Arthur," Warner Bros.' remake of the 1981 comedy that sees Russell Brand stepping into the role originated by Dudley Moore. Larry Brezner is producing with Kevin McCormick and Chris Bender. The original movie centered on a boozy playboy who is set to inherit a fortune if he marries an heiress his family thinks will make something out of him. However, he falls in...
- 3/2/2010
- LRMonline.com
Jason Winer, a key figure behind the ABC freshman hit "Modern Family," is set to direct "Arthur," Warner Bros.' remake of the 1981 comedy that sees Russell Brand stepping into the role originated by Dudley Moore.
Larry Brezner is producing with Kevin McCormick and Chris Bender.
The original movie centered on a boozy playboy who is set to inherit a fortune if he marries an heiress his family thinks will make something out of him. However, he falls in love with a working-class woman and turns to his valet for help when his family makes him choose between money and love.
Peter Baynham has written the screenplay for the remake, which is being overseen by Sarah Schechter for the studio.
Scott Kroopf, J.C. Spink, Brand and Nik Linnen are exec producing.
Moore was nominated for an Oscar, as was Steve Gordon, the film's writer-director. John Gielgud, who played the valet,...
Larry Brezner is producing with Kevin McCormick and Chris Bender.
The original movie centered on a boozy playboy who is set to inherit a fortune if he marries an heiress his family thinks will make something out of him. However, he falls in love with a working-class woman and turns to his valet for help when his family makes him choose between money and love.
Peter Baynham has written the screenplay for the remake, which is being overseen by Sarah Schechter for the studio.
Scott Kroopf, J.C. Spink, Brand and Nik Linnen are exec producing.
Moore was nominated for an Oscar, as was Steve Gordon, the film's writer-director. John Gielgud, who played the valet,...
- 3/1/2010
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Meryl Streep has been offered to play a role alongside Russell Brand in a remake of Arthur. The role in questions seems to be that of Hobson, the title character's valet, even though this role was acted out by a male actor in the original film. Brand will play the titular Arthur.
The original film won its director and scriptwriter Steve Gordon an Oscar nomination and the team remaking the feature is hoping to make another major romantic comedy. The original story revolved around a happy drunk, Arthur, who has no ambition himself but is heir to a vast fortune if he marries a person he does not love. Arthur proceeds to fall in love with a girl with no money and complications arise henceforth.
The new script is being written by the Borat and Bruno co-writer, Peter Baynham. A director has yet to be chosen.
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The original film won its director and scriptwriter Steve Gordon an Oscar nomination and the team remaking the feature is hoping to make another major romantic comedy. The original story revolved around a happy drunk, Arthur, who has no ambition himself but is heir to a vast fortune if he marries a person he does not love. Arthur proceeds to fall in love with a girl with no money and complications arise henceforth.
The new script is being written by the Borat and Bruno co-writer, Peter Baynham. A director has yet to be chosen.
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- 2/15/2010
- Screenrush
Roger Friedman is reporting a rumour that the team remaking Arthur are keen to bag Meryl Streep for a role. The part in question would be the do-over's equivalent of the valet played by John Gielgud in the original and despite the sex change, they'd still be using the name Hobson for the character, at least per Friedman. Russell Brand has been cast as the titular Arthur, and Borat and Bruno co-writer Peter Baynham is writing the script. I'm sure he's come up with something far, far better than Steve Gordon's original. I've got a lot of love for Baynham, Brand and Streep... will they appoint a director of comparable calibre? Here's hoping. Whispers on the grapevine suggest that Arthur is one of a couple of upcoming films that have prevented Brand taking a role in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film.... Just silly talk, I think. I think.
- 2/13/2010
- by Brendon Connelly
- Slash Film
Hellmann's creates a new ad packed with animated infographics, revealing just how far-flung the food chain has become.
Things are just different in Canada. For example: Over there, Hellmann's--the mayonnaise brand, owned by Unilever--has been flogging a new campaign called Eat Local, Eat Real. And to promote its message of sustainable foods, grown close to where they're consumed, they've produced a doozy of a commercial.
Directed by Steve Gordon of Sons and Daughters, with animations and art direction by Crush of Toronto, the ad brings to life the path that most foods travel before arriving at the plate. According to Gary Thomas, the creative director at Crush that worked on the commercial, the concept wasn't forced on Hellmann's--working with their ad agency Ogilvy, they came up with the basic idea. And that set Thomas and his collaborators on something of an odyssey:
We all found the statistics pretty eye opening.
Things are just different in Canada. For example: Over there, Hellmann's--the mayonnaise brand, owned by Unilever--has been flogging a new campaign called Eat Local, Eat Real. And to promote its message of sustainable foods, grown close to where they're consumed, they've produced a doozy of a commercial.
Directed by Steve Gordon of Sons and Daughters, with animations and art direction by Crush of Toronto, the ad brings to life the path that most foods travel before arriving at the plate. According to Gary Thomas, the creative director at Crush that worked on the commercial, the concept wasn't forced on Hellmann's--working with their ad agency Ogilvy, they came up with the basic idea. And that set Thomas and his collaborators on something of an odyssey:
We all found the statistics pretty eye opening.
- 7/29/2009
- by Cliff Kuang
- Fast Company
Peter Baynham has been announced as the writer of the remake of Arthur. Comedian Russell Brand has already been cast in the title role of the Warner Bros film. The movie will be a reworking of Steve Gordon's classic starring Dudley Moore, which won Academy Awards for best song and best supporting actor for John Gielgud. Arthur will be produced by Benderspink and Larry (more)...
- 2/26/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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