International buyers can view the trailer at the virtual Cannes market.
Italian sales outfit True Colours has picked up Edoardo Falcone’s I Am Santa Claus and is screening a trailer to international buyers at this week’s virtual Cannes market.
I Am Santa Claus is a comedy starring veteran Italian comedian Gigi Proietti as Santa Claus and Marco Giallini as a thief just out of jail. The two go on a journey of self discovery together. The film is now in post production and will be distributed in Italy by Lucky Red around Christmas 2020.
It is produced by Lucky...
Italian sales outfit True Colours has picked up Edoardo Falcone’s I Am Santa Claus and is screening a trailer to international buyers at this week’s virtual Cannes market.
I Am Santa Claus is a comedy starring veteran Italian comedian Gigi Proietti as Santa Claus and Marco Giallini as a thief just out of jail. The two go on a journey of self discovery together. The film is now in post production and will be distributed in Italy by Lucky Red around Christmas 2020.
It is produced by Lucky...
- 6/23/2020
- by 1101325¦Gabriele Niola¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
According to a brand new report from the folks over at People.com and a host of other news outlets, one of the castmembers of ABC's hit medical drama series, "Grey's Anatomy" just proposed over the Thanksgiving holidays! This castmember is none other than the Andrew Deluca portrayer himself Giacomo Gianniotti (above middle). They say he hopped on his official Instagram account this past Sunday, November 26,2017 to reveal what he did. In his Instagram post, Giacomo shared a photo of him and his girlfriend Nichole Gustafson sharing a very passionate kiss. He captioned it with the words, "She said yes... I am truly one lucky guy, and I wouldn’t rather be walking down this crazy road of life with anyone else. I love you. Thank you." He also wrote an Italian version of that same caption, "Mi ha detto di sì... Sono veramente fortunato. E non vorrei caminare giù...
- 11/29/2017
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
I’ve been struggling to write my review, because I want to make sure I do the movie justice, but I’ll go ahead and just say here that Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water is my favorite film of 2017, and I’m so excited for everyone to see it and hear what you guys think. Thankfully, the wait is over soon, as del Toro’s latest arrives in theaters in New York City on December 1st, and then subsequently rolls out in other cities beginning December 8th.
A love letter to Universal’s iconic monster “The Creature,” The Shape of Water is a gorgeously crafted tribute to cinema of yesteryear that delivers a poignant and timeless romance about two beings who meet under the most unusual of circumstances, and how their unique love helps them persevere in the most dire of circumstances.
At a recent press day,...
A love letter to Universal’s iconic monster “The Creature,” The Shape of Water is a gorgeously crafted tribute to cinema of yesteryear that delivers a poignant and timeless romance about two beings who meet under the most unusual of circumstances, and how their unique love helps them persevere in the most dire of circumstances.
At a recent press day,...
- 11/27/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Updated with video: “God willing, it will go down as the single exception in American history. I really mean it,” former Veep Joe Biden told Stephen Colbert about Donald Trump’s presidency. “I think that a lot of folks in the audience, my guess is, when the president was elected and the political people he gathered around him came into play, you kind of thought it was, well, maybe amusing or a little bit embarrassing sometimes,” Biden guessed about Colbert’s Late Show…...
- 11/14/2017
- Deadline TV
The aftershocks of white nationalist rallies and their violence are still felt in Charlottesville, which hosted the 30th annual Virginia Film Festival this weekend. At the entrance of the fest’s marquee venue, the Paramount Theater (located on the idyllic main street that became a conflict zone August 12), the state pressured festival organizers to install metal detectors. Even as the festival decided to focus on the theme of “Race in Film,” out-of-town white supremacists started making their presence felt in Charlottesville as court appearances stemming from “A12” (the locals’ term for the horrific events this summer) began.
Against this backdrop, Spike Lee came to Charlottesville this weekend and screened his 1997 documentary “4 Little Girls,” about the 1963 murder of four young African-American girls in the bombing of the Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
“I think terrorism is terrorism whether it’s Isis, the Klan, it’s all terrorism,” said Lee introducing the...
Against this backdrop, Spike Lee came to Charlottesville this weekend and screened his 1997 documentary “4 Little Girls,” about the 1963 murder of four young African-American girls in the bombing of the Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
“I think terrorism is terrorism whether it’s Isis, the Klan, it’s all terrorism,” said Lee introducing the...
- 11/13/2017
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Shakira had to cancel concert dates in Europe while she recovers from health issues. The Colombian singer, 40, who was fully devoted to her El Dorado World Tour, apologized to fans in two moving letters she recently shared on social media. Her first missive was addressed to her German fans after she was forced to cancel a concert in Cologne on Nov. 8. “During these last few days of rehearsals I have unfortunately strained my vocal chords and as a result, my doctors have ordered me to go on vocal rest to avoid any greater damage that could keep me from performing.
- 11/13/2017
- by Lena Hansen
- PEOPLE.com
Shakira has postponed more dates of her El Dorado World Tour.
The 40-year-old singer took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that she had postponed four more concerts due to her strained vocal cords.
"For the last few days I've been very focused on recovery from my strained vocal cords. I really hoped to achieve this in time to be able to sing in Paris; however, and much to my chagrin, this hasn't been possible and my doctors have advised me to continue on vocal rest for the time being," she revealed.
Shakira, who was supposed to kick off her tour in Cologne, Germany, on Wednesday, explained that she will also have to reschedule concerts on Nov. 10 and 11 in Paris, France, Nov. 12 in Antwerp, Belgium, and Nov. 14 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Related: Shakira Postpones First Date of Her 'El Dorado' World Tour
"At the moment I'm concentrating on full recovery to be able to share with you all this...
The 40-year-old singer took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that she had postponed four more concerts due to her strained vocal cords.
"For the last few days I've been very focused on recovery from my strained vocal cords. I really hoped to achieve this in time to be able to sing in Paris; however, and much to my chagrin, this hasn't been possible and my doctors have advised me to continue on vocal rest for the time being," she revealed.
Shakira, who was supposed to kick off her tour in Cologne, Germany, on Wednesday, explained that she will also have to reschedule concerts on Nov. 10 and 11 in Paris, France, Nov. 12 in Antwerp, Belgium, and Nov. 14 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Related: Shakira Postpones First Date of Her 'El Dorado' World Tour
"At the moment I'm concentrating on full recovery to be able to share with you all this...
- 11/10/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Lata Mangeshkar: “Har dil aur ghar mein roshni yehi meri Diwali ki shubhkamnayen hain (light in ever heart and every home that’s my wish for this Diwali). Ishwar Kare Bhartiya logon ke dil se nafrat, krodh, ahankaar aur vaasna baahar hojaye (God willing. Indians would eliminate hatred, anger, pride and lust from their hearts). This Diwali I wish people would not spend money on firecrackers and lavish parties and instead give money to thoseRead More
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The post What Diwali means to me this year: Bollywood speaks appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 10/20/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Spencer Crittenden went into “HarmonQuest” a game master and came out a showrunner. Long the trusted guide of the adventures of Fondue (Dan Harmon), Beor (Erin McGathy), and Bone Weevil (Jeff Davis) on the hybrid animated/live-action series and in other Harmon-led projects, Crittenden has taken a larger role than ever on “HarmonQuest” Season 2. That means not only continuing the ongoing deeds of Fondue and Co., but bringing in a new batch of week-to-week one-off characters to join the fray.
“A big part of role-playing games is that every group is different, every table is different, every player has different values and ideas of what the game is,” Crittenden recently told IndieWire. “They’re all kind of right and kind of wrong, but everyone is still having fun. I think they all highlight the correct way to play and show that you don’t necessarily have to be an expert.
“A big part of role-playing games is that every group is different, every table is different, every player has different values and ideas of what the game is,” Crittenden recently told IndieWire. “They’re all kind of right and kind of wrong, but everyone is still having fun. I think they all highlight the correct way to play and show that you don’t necessarily have to be an expert.
- 9/15/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Michael Bublé‘s wife is speaking out about their son Noah’s cancer battle.
In a sit-down interview with Argentinian TV host Susana Giménez, Luisana Lopilato — who shares 3½-year-old Noah and Elias, 17 months, with Bublé — opened up about finding out their older son had been diagnosed with cancer last fall — and how the family stuck together to overcome the challenge.
Lopilato was in her native Buenos Aires, Argentina, filming Those Who Love, Hate when she first took Noah to the doctor, thinking he’d caught the flu. Doctors initially told her Noah had mumps and wouldn’t require treatment.
When...
In a sit-down interview with Argentinian TV host Susana Giménez, Luisana Lopilato — who shares 3½-year-old Noah and Elias, 17 months, with Bublé — opened up about finding out their older son had been diagnosed with cancer last fall — and how the family stuck together to overcome the challenge.
Lopilato was in her native Buenos Aires, Argentina, filming Those Who Love, Hate when she first took Noah to the doctor, thinking he’d caught the flu. Doctors initially told her Noah had mumps and wouldn’t require treatment.
When...
- 7/13/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
In Mel Brooks’ classic 1987 Star Wars spoof Spaceballs, Bill Pullman’s Han Solo stand-in, Lone Starr, asks Brooks’ Yoda stand-in, Yogurt, if they’ll ever see each other again. Yogurt responds: “Who knows? God willing, we’ll all meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.” That was thirty years ago, and ever since, Brooks and the cast have been […]
The post Mel Brooks Says He’s Talking to MGM About ‘Spaceballs 2’ appeared first on /Film.
The post Mel Brooks Says He’s Talking to MGM About ‘Spaceballs 2’ appeared first on /Film.
- 5/22/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Fresh off the launch of iTunes pre-orders on April 18, 2017, the Joe Gawalis psychological thriller film was in the top 30's in pre-orders yesterday. Not a surprise, because this is a story that can happen to all of us, but God willing, never will. Protagonist Jim Thompson, superbly played by James K. Fulater, is an everyday guy whose life spins completely out of control when everything is rigged against him. His American Dream of having it all, i.e. the beautiful wife, the two kids, a nice house in the suburbs and a great job, comes crashing down. Also starring in the gripping film are William DeMeo, known for Back In The Day (2016) and the upcoming The Life and Death of John Gotti,...
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- 4/24/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Michael Bublé‘s son Noah‘s cancer treatment is “progressing well,” a rep for the singer told People in a statement on Friday.
“We are so grateful to report that our son Noah has been progressing well during his treatment and the doctors are very optimistic about the future for our little boy,” the statement — which Bublé also shared on Facebook — continues. “He has been brave throughout and we continue to be inspired by his courage. We thank God for the strength he has given all of us.”
The 3-year-old son of Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato was diagnosed with cancer late last year.
“We are so grateful to report that our son Noah has been progressing well during his treatment and the doctors are very optimistic about the future for our little boy,” the statement — which Bublé also shared on Facebook — continues. “He has been brave throughout and we continue to be inspired by his courage. We thank God for the strength he has given all of us.”
The 3-year-old son of Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato was diagnosed with cancer late last year.
- 2/3/2017
- by Jeff Nelson and Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
2016 wasn’t Ben Affleck’s year. The A-lister behind Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice suffered some of the weakest reviews of his career, picked up a Worst Actor Razzie nomination, and despite high hopes, October’s The Accountant didn’t serve him well. But the biggest blow probably came from Live By Night, his prohibition-era gangster drama which he wrote, directed, produced and starred in, which not only failed to live up to his Argo standards but completely flat-tired at the box office. According to recent estimations, Affleck’s fourth directorial effort lost Warner Bros. a whole $75 million. Ouch.
While the former Oscar contender looked strong at first, especially with its prime real estate late December/early January release date, the buzz wasn’t found and its film festival attendance was surprisingly lacking, especially for such a noteworthy release. Though it serves as Affleck’s second Dennis Lehane adaptation...
While the former Oscar contender looked strong at first, especially with its prime real estate late December/early January release date, the buzz wasn’t found and its film festival attendance was surprisingly lacking, especially for such a noteworthy release. Though it serves as Affleck’s second Dennis Lehane adaptation...
- 1/27/2017
- by Will Ashton
- We Got This Covered
Michael Bublé has opted out of hosting February’s Brit awards to focus on family after his 3-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with cancer late last year.
People confirms Bublé , 41, will no longer emcee the gig, which he had announced via Instagram post in October.
“Soooo …… ummm …. yeah. I’m frickin’ hosting the @brits !! I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” the singer wrote at the time.
Officials with the pop music award show “completely understood” Bublé’s decision, The Sun reports. And a source told the publication that officials are “exploring other options” regarding who will take the “Home” singer’s place.
People confirms Bublé , 41, will no longer emcee the gig, which he had announced via Instagram post in October.
“Soooo …… ummm …. yeah. I’m frickin’ hosting the @brits !! I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” the singer wrote at the time.
Officials with the pop music award show “completely understood” Bublé’s decision, The Sun reports. And a source told the publication that officials are “exploring other options” regarding who will take the “Home” singer’s place.
- 1/19/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
“We leave as we came, and, God willing, we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind.” — Cernan’s closing words on leaving the moon at the end of Apollo 17.
Apollo 17 Astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, died Monday, Jan. 16. (1934-2017)
“Cernan, a Captain in the U.S. Navy, left his mark on the history of exploration by flying three times in space, twice to the moon. He also holds the distinction of being the second American to walk in space and the last human to leave his footprints on the lunar surface.” – Nasa
We interviewed Captain Cernan for the documentary The Last Man On The Moon. This is the story of one of the very few men who went to the moon not only once, but twice. He first went to the moon on the Apollo 10 mission. It was the dress rehearsal for...
Apollo 17 Astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, died Monday, Jan. 16. (1934-2017)
“Cernan, a Captain in the U.S. Navy, left his mark on the history of exploration by flying three times in space, twice to the moon. He also holds the distinction of being the second American to walk in space and the last human to leave his footprints on the lunar surface.” – Nasa
We interviewed Captain Cernan for the documentary The Last Man On The Moon. This is the story of one of the very few men who went to the moon not only once, but twice. He first went to the moon on the Apollo 10 mission. It was the dress rehearsal for...
- 1/16/2017
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Life is good for Khloé Kardashian these days: She’s got a wildly successful denim line, a brand new show coming to E! and one very happy love life.
Kardashian, 32, opened up about her relationship with her boyfriend Tristan Thompson during an appearance on Wednesday’s Late Late Show with James Corden.
“I feel like I’m spotting something different about you – this time you might be glowing!” said Corden, 38, hinting at the reality star’s romance with the Cleveland Cavaliers player. “You seem like somebody who may have found love recently?”
“I have!” said Kardashian, all smiles. “I am,...
Kardashian, 32, opened up about her relationship with her boyfriend Tristan Thompson during an appearance on Wednesday’s Late Late Show with James Corden.
“I feel like I’m spotting something different about you – this time you might be glowing!” said Corden, 38, hinting at the reality star’s romance with the Cleveland Cavaliers player. “You seem like somebody who may have found love recently?”
“I have!” said Kardashian, all smiles. “I am,...
- 1/12/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Michael Bublé shared his “crazy” Christmas celebrations with Kelly Ripa in an a Live! appearance recorded prior to his son’s cancer diagnosis.
“This is a really special time of year and traditions are really important,” Bublé said during the interview, which aired Friday.
In November, the Canadian singer and his wife Luisana Lopilato revealed in a statement online that their 3-year-old son Noah is battling cancer. The couple said, “Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask only...
“This is a really special time of year and traditions are really important,” Bublé said during the interview, which aired Friday.
In November, the Canadian singer and his wife Luisana Lopilato revealed in a statement online that their 3-year-old son Noah is battling cancer. The couple said, “Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask only...
- 12/23/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
It’s been a tough year for Teresa Giudice and her four daughters, but she’s making it work.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star has spent nearly the last 10 months without her husband Joe since he started his 41-month prison sentence last March. The change has left Teresa to raise her girls — Gia, 15, Gabriella, 12, Milania, 11, and Audriana, 7 — as a single mom.
Teresa’s entire journey, from finishing her own 11-month prison sentence for fraud last December to adjusting to life apart from Joe, was documented on Rhonj. And in one early episode of 7, she Teresa broke down at...
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star has spent nearly the last 10 months without her husband Joe since he started his 41-month prison sentence last March. The change has left Teresa to raise her girls — Gia, 15, Gabriella, 12, Milania, 11, and Audriana, 7 — as a single mom.
Teresa’s entire journey, from finishing her own 11-month prison sentence for fraud last December to adjusting to life apart from Joe, was documented on Rhonj. And in one early episode of 7, she Teresa broke down at...
- 12/22/2016
- by brittanyking22
- PEOPLE.com
Browser the Library Cat still has nine lives to give, but one can’t say the same about a politician who wanted to give the popular feline the boot. Former White Settlement, Texas, councilman Elzie Clements, who lost a bid for reelection in a landslide on Nov. 8 after trying to remove Browser from the town’s library this summer, tried again to put an item on the agenda before his last council meeting on Dec. 13th, banning the grey tabby. “We told him, ‘No way — that’s not going to happen,” Mayor Ronald White tells People. “We couldn’t believe...
- 12/19/2016
- by kellibendertimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
Michael Bublé’s big pipes are coming to the small screen—and it’s just in time for Christmas!
The Canadian crooner’s sixth annual concert special will air Dec. 20th at 8 p.m. on NBC. Dubbed Michael Buble Sings and Swings, the hour-long event taped in Manchester, England will feature a blend of Bublé’s pop smashes—including some cuts off his latest album, Nobody but Me—as well as a vast array of jazz standards that he’s made his very own.
The concert may be a few weeks off, but People can exclusively reveal key art in...
The Canadian crooner’s sixth annual concert special will air Dec. 20th at 8 p.m. on NBC. Dubbed Michael Buble Sings and Swings, the hour-long event taped in Manchester, England will feature a blend of Bublé’s pop smashes—including some cuts off his latest album, Nobody but Me—as well as a vast array of jazz standards that he’s made his very own.
The concert may be a few weeks off, but People can exclusively reveal key art in...
- 12/1/2016
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
A photo posted by Michael Bublé (@michaelbuble) on Feb 12, 2014 at 2:38pm Pst Michael Bublé's 3-year-old son, Noah, has been diagnosed with cancer. The singer and his wife, Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato, who are also parents to son Elias, whom they welcomed in January 2016, confirmed the heartbreaking news on his Facebook page on Nov. 4, writing: "We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the Us. We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children. Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask only for your prayers and respect for our privacy. We have a long journey in front of us and hope that with the support of family,...
- 11/11/2016
- by Caitlin Hacker
- Popsugar.com
Just days after revealing his 3-year-old son Noah’s devastating cancer diagnosis, Michael Bublé has officially canceled his performance at the BBC Music Awards on Dec. 12.
The event, scheduled to take place at London’s ExCel auditorium, and will feature appearances by Lukas Graham, Emeli Sandé and the Kaiser Chiefs.
Bublé’s cancellation was announced by DJ Steve Wright on his BBC Radio 2 show. BBC Music director Bob Shennan added his warm thoughts. “We send Michael and his family our very best wishes.”
In the initial announcement posted to his Facebook page last Friday, the 41-year-old Canadian crooner said that...
The event, scheduled to take place at London’s ExCel auditorium, and will feature appearances by Lukas Graham, Emeli Sandé and the Kaiser Chiefs.
Bublé’s cancellation was announced by DJ Steve Wright on his BBC Radio 2 show. BBC Music director Bob Shennan added his warm thoughts. “We send Michael and his family our very best wishes.”
In the initial announcement posted to his Facebook page last Friday, the 41-year-old Canadian crooner said that...
- 11/8/2016
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
In the days that have passed since news broke of Michael Bublé‘s son Noah undergoing treatment for cancer, the family has received an outpouring of love support from family and strangers alike.
One family member who is using the power of the Internet to spread positivity? Noah’s aunt Brandee Bublé, who is Bublé’s sister.
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, & love. But the greatest of these is love,” reads the chalkboard writing on the photo — a biblical quote from 1 Corinthians 13:13.
“And we’ve got a lot … ” the children’s book author captioned the sweet message,...
One family member who is using the power of the Internet to spread positivity? Noah’s aunt Brandee Bublé, who is Bublé’s sister.
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, & love. But the greatest of these is love,” reads the chalkboard writing on the photo — a biblical quote from 1 Corinthians 13:13.
“And we’ve got a lot … ” the children’s book author captioned the sweet message,...
- 11/7/2016
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Shannen Doherty has a message for Michael Bublé, who recently shared that his 3-year-old son Noah is battling cancer.
“I can’t even begin to touch that one, to be honest, because it’s a 3-year-old,” the actress, 45, told Entertainment Tonight at the American Cancer Society’s Inaugural Giants of Science Gala in Beverly Hills on Saturday. “I would imagine your child having cancer is devastating as a parent.”
Doherty went on to provide advice to Bublé and his family, as she herself is still undergoing final chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015.
“Just trust in your doctors,...
“I can’t even begin to touch that one, to be honest, because it’s a 3-year-old,” the actress, 45, told Entertainment Tonight at the American Cancer Society’s Inaugural Giants of Science Gala in Beverly Hills on Saturday. “I would imagine your child having cancer is devastating as a parent.”
Doherty went on to provide advice to Bublé and his family, as she herself is still undergoing final chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015.
“Just trust in your doctors,...
- 11/6/2016
- by Blake Bakkila
- PEOPLE.com
Shannen Doherty feels for Michael Buble.
Et's Brendon Geoffrion caught up with the 45-year-old actress at the American Cancer Society's Inaugural Giants of Science Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Saturday, where she reacted to Buble's son Noah's recent cancer diagnosis.
"I can't even begin to touch that one to be honest, because it's a 3-year-old," she said. "I would imagine your child having cancer is devastating as a parent."
Doherty -- who was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015, and revealed she was "nearly finished" with her chemotherapy treatments in September -- said the best thing Buble and his family can do is "stay positive" and trust in their doctors.
"Just trust in your doctors. Make sure you have amazing doctors, a great team and know that organizations like the American Cancer Society, Stand Up to Cancer...
Et's Brendon Geoffrion caught up with the 45-year-old actress at the American Cancer Society's Inaugural Giants of Science Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Saturday, where she reacted to Buble's son Noah's recent cancer diagnosis.
"I can't even begin to touch that one to be honest, because it's a 3-year-old," she said. "I would imagine your child having cancer is devastating as a parent."
Doherty -- who was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015, and revealed she was "nearly finished" with her chemotherapy treatments in September -- said the best thing Buble and his family can do is "stay positive" and trust in their doctors.
"Just trust in your doctors. Make sure you have amazing doctors, a great team and know that organizations like the American Cancer Society, Stand Up to Cancer...
- 11/6/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Michael Buble revealed on Friday that his 3-year-old son, Noah, has been diagnosed with cancer.
The 41-year-old Canadian singer and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, shared the sad news on Buble's Facebook page. "We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the U.S.," the statement reads. "We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children."
Watch: Criss Angel's Cancer-Stricken 2-Year-Old Son Is in Remission -- 'I Believe He Will Be Healed'
The message goes on to say that Buble and Lopilato, a 29-year-old Argentine actress and model, will be taking a break from the entertainment industry to ensure the well-being of their child. "Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well," the statement continues. "At this difficult...
The 41-year-old Canadian singer and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, shared the sad news on Buble's Facebook page. "We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the U.S.," the statement reads. "We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children."
Watch: Criss Angel's Cancer-Stricken 2-Year-Old Son Is in Remission -- 'I Believe He Will Be Healed'
The message goes on to say that Buble and Lopilato, a 29-year-old Argentine actress and model, will be taking a break from the entertainment industry to ensure the well-being of their child. "Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well," the statement continues. "At this difficult...
- 11/4/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Michael Bublé‘s 3-year-old son Noah is currently battling cancer.
“We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the Us,” Bublé, 41, and his wife Luisana Lopilato, 29, wrote in a statement posted to the Canadian singer’s Facebook page. “We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children.”
The statement continues, “Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask...
“We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the Us,” Bublé, 41, and his wife Luisana Lopilato, 29, wrote in a statement posted to the Canadian singer’s Facebook page. “We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children.”
The statement continues, “Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask...
- 11/4/2016
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Ciara has confirmed she's expecting a baby with new husband Russell Wilson.
The singer announced the happy news on her Instagram on Tuesday (October 25), which also marked her 31st birthday.
Alongside a black and white picture of her and Russell cuddling, Ciara wrote: "On this special Birthday I received an abundance of love from friends and family.. and I'm excited to Finally share one of the Greatest Gifts of All that God could give..."
She concluded the message with several baby related emojis.
The Goodies star had sparked rumors she might be expecting by sporting baggy clothes over the past few weeks - a sharp contrast to her usual figure-hugging ensembles.
Ciara employed similar fashion tactics three years ago, when she fell pregnant with her son Future Zahir with her ex-fiance, rapper Future. She only confirmed her baby news three months later, in January, 2014.
At the time, she admitted, "I...
The singer announced the happy news on her Instagram on Tuesday (October 25), which also marked her 31st birthday.
Alongside a black and white picture of her and Russell cuddling, Ciara wrote: "On this special Birthday I received an abundance of love from friends and family.. and I'm excited to Finally share one of the Greatest Gifts of All that God could give..."
She concluded the message with several baby related emojis.
The Goodies star had sparked rumors she might be expecting by sporting baggy clothes over the past few weeks - a sharp contrast to her usual figure-hugging ensembles.
Ciara employed similar fashion tactics three years ago, when she fell pregnant with her son Future Zahir with her ex-fiance, rapper Future. She only confirmed her baby news three months later, in January, 2014.
At the time, she admitted, "I...
- 10/26/2016
- GossipCenter
The tears were flowing on Sunday’s all-new Real Housewives of New Jersey, as Joe Giudice said goodbye to his wife Teresa Giudice and their four daughters to begin his 41-month prison sentence for fraud.
Dressed in a white v-neck T-shirt and surrounded by his family — including brother-in-law Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga — Joe walked hand-in-hand with Teresa from the steps of their family home. The two embraced in a tender hug before getting into the car that would drive Joe to his new home at New Jersey’s Fort Dix Correctional Institution.
The day before his exit, Joe...
Dressed in a white v-neck T-shirt and surrounded by his family — including brother-in-law Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga — Joe walked hand-in-hand with Teresa from the steps of their family home. The two embraced in a tender hug before getting into the car that would drive Joe to his new home at New Jersey’s Fort Dix Correctional Institution.
The day before his exit, Joe...
- 10/17/2016
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Tyler McCarthy Oct 13, 2016
Arrow strikes a balance between realistic superheroics and superhero realism in its latest episode, The Recruits...
This review contains spoilers.
5.2 The Recruits
The finale of Arrow Season 4 left us all scratching our heads thinking, “they sure have written themselves into a corner here, haven’t they?”
Oliver (Stephen Amell) and his estranged girlfriend, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards), were the only members left on Team Arrow after various members quit or, you know, died. Somehow, in just two episodes, the series is edging out of that plot corner while simultaneously finding its footing in an expanding TV universe.
First, let’s go all the way back. The series started in 2012 with a heavily bearded man being discovered on a deserted island after five years stranded. That man ended up being the highly-trained archer and vigilante now known as The Green Arrow. Bob’s your uncle, a Deathstroke here,...
Arrow strikes a balance between realistic superheroics and superhero realism in its latest episode, The Recruits...
This review contains spoilers.
5.2 The Recruits
The finale of Arrow Season 4 left us all scratching our heads thinking, “they sure have written themselves into a corner here, haven’t they?”
Oliver (Stephen Amell) and his estranged girlfriend, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards), were the only members left on Team Arrow after various members quit or, you know, died. Somehow, in just two episodes, the series is edging out of that plot corner while simultaneously finding its footing in an expanding TV universe.
First, let’s go all the way back. The series started in 2012 with a heavily bearded man being discovered on a deserted island after five years stranded. That man ended up being the highly-trained archer and vigilante now known as The Green Arrow. Bob’s your uncle, a Deathstroke here,...
- 10/13/2016
- Den of Geek
One recent Sunday morning, Kate McKinnon was leaning over the remnants of a sliced banana and trying not to cry. The banana was to help with the bruising she'd gotten on the set of a bachelorette-party-gone-wrong film, tentatively titled Rock That Body. "It's with Scarlett Johansson. Do you know of her?" McKinnon deadpans. "I've been doing some pratfalls." The crying was because I'd just innocently mentioned that, God willing, come January, she may very well be the first woman in Saturday Night Live's history to play the president of the United States.
- 10/3/2016
- Rollingstone.com
The Winners of Trinidad + Tobago Film Festival 2016
“Before The Rooster Crows” (“Antes que cante el gallo”) (trailer here) of Puerto Rico won top prize for Best Feature Narrative, and “The Cutlass” from Trinidad + Tobago won People’s Choice Award for Best Feature Narrative. Port of Spain, Trinidad was the place where the ttff awards prizes were granted Tuesday 27 September.
Watch the ttff trailer here.
People’S Choice Awards
TT$5,000 each / Sponsored by Flow
Best Feature Film — Narrative: “The Cutlass” — Darisha Beresford
Best Feature Film–Documentary: “Landfill Harmonic” — Brad Allgood + Graham Townsley...
“Before The Rooster Crows” (“Antes que cante el gallo”) (trailer here) of Puerto Rico won top prize for Best Feature Narrative, and “The Cutlass” from Trinidad + Tobago won People’s Choice Award for Best Feature Narrative. Port of Spain, Trinidad was the place where the ttff awards prizes were granted Tuesday 27 September.
Watch the ttff trailer here.
People’S Choice Awards
TT$5,000 each / Sponsored by Flow
Best Feature Film — Narrative: “The Cutlass” — Darisha Beresford
Best Feature Film–Documentary: “Landfill Harmonic” — Brad Allgood + Graham Townsley...
- 9/28/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Amrita Singh who is currently being seen stealing the thunder and the lightening as super-hero Tiger Shroff's super-spunky mother in A Flying Jatt is aghast to read reports of her old buddy and favourite co-star Sunny Deol approaching her for a film with her daughter Sara.
In London to settle her son Ibrahim at his educational institution, Amrita called to clarify, "First of all, let me say this. I would never ever say no to Sunny. He and I go back a very very long way. We not only made our debut together in Betaab, we practically grew up together. Sunny's family and I are so close it would be inconceivable for me to say no to him for anything. I love Sunny's son Karan like my own son."
Amrita then goes on to clear the air about this supposed project featuring her daughter and Sunny Deol's son.
In London to settle her son Ibrahim at his educational institution, Amrita called to clarify, "First of all, let me say this. I would never ever say no to Sunny. He and I go back a very very long way. We not only made our debut together in Betaab, we practically grew up together. Sunny's family and I are so close it would be inconceivable for me to say no to him for anything. I love Sunny's son Karan like my own son."
Amrita then goes on to clear the air about this supposed project featuring her daughter and Sunny Deol's son.
- 8/29/2016
- by Correspondent
- BollywoodHungama
With a historic five Olympic medals to her name, tennis veteran Venus Williams isn’t completely closed off to the idea of competing in 2020 — when she will be 40 years old. “God willing, if I really wanted to be there I probably could,” Williams said Sunday (via USAToday) after winning silver in mixed doubles with teammate Rajeev Ram. “It’s about whether I want to be there and want to continue putting in the work to be there,” she added. “It’s hard. We’ll see.” Also Read: NBC Ratings Spike During Michael Phelps' Final Olympic Swim While Williams only...
- 8/14/2016
- by Meriah Doty
- The Wrap
"Middle-Class Joe" was on fire Wednesday night. In his signature, folksy way, Vice President Joe Biden had the Democratic National Convention rocking to a new catch-phrase diss of Donald Trump and his Republican presidential campaign. In a speech supporting the Democrats' nominee, Hillary Clinton, Biden said that Trump was a cynic trying to win by fear-mongering. Turning Trump's signature catch phrase - "You're fired!" - from his reality-tv hit, The Apprentice, Biden continued: "Think about everything you learn as a child, no matter where you were raised. How can there be pleasure in saying, 'You're fired?'" Biden also challenged...
- 7/28/2016
- by Diana Pearl, @dianapearl_
- PEOPLE.com
Fox’s Gotham TV series has been going strong for two seasons and is now renewed for a third. The show began with a focus on (future Commissioner) Jim Gordon’s early career in Gotham, but has quickly expanded to include the early days of many Batman villains as well. One of the most striking of these is The Penguin; a previously cartoonish character (in screen adaptations) who has been masterfully portrayed in Gotham by Robin Lord Taylor as a complex young man who rises from being a minor player in Fish Mooney’s entourage to becoming the self-proclaimed “King of Gotham.” Taylor’s nuanced portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot, The Penguin, has made him a compelling, horrifying, and yet somehow still sympathetic character – one I’m invested in even while I’m despising what he does.
After having had the opportunity to speak with Taylor by phone in the week leading up to Awesome Con in Washington, DC, and to meet him at the Con, I can see where The Penguin’s charm and disarming manner originate; but fortunately for us, and unlike The Penguin, Taylor himself strikes me as a delightful human being; and he has a lot to say about his role in Batman’s Rogues’ Gallery.
Read on below for a most enjoyable interview; or listen here for the audio version.
Esw: Robin, your current role on Gotham is a big part of your career, and The Penguin, as we all know by two seasons in, has been called a “breakout character.” I love the nuances that you bring to the Penguin, who is a mix of pathos and viciousness. Are there any parts of his character that come from you, or that you identify with?
Rlt: Yeah; I mean, the thing that really got me into the human aspect of Oswald was, when I first got the job, I reached out to Geoff Johns, who’s the chief creative officer of DC Comics, and I was like, “Do you know any stories?” Because obviously I’d grown up with Batman, and Batman Returns was huge, and the Adam West series was also huge, but beyond that I really didn’t know very much about the character.
And he found some stories; he found one in particular which was Penguin: Pain and Prejudice; and in that story, they really went into detail about Oswald’s childhood, and how when he was young, he was horrifically bullied. Which is not something that I ever experienced, to that extent; but the fact that he had always felt like an outsider – you know, growing up in a small town in the Midwest, I definitely identified with that feeling. Like, just because you didn’t look like everybody else, or there was something different about you – like in my case, I was just not a “sporty” person, and I basically grew up in Friday Night Lights. So it’s just that feeling of outsider-ness, and also that feeling of being counted out just by things that are out of your control. So that was the first thing I really hooked in to. I was like, “Oh, I understand what this feels like,” and it just made him all the more human for me.
And on top of that, his ambition is something that – you know, obviously I don’t think I share quite the same amount of ambition, in the sense that I, you know, value human life! But out of all of the years of basically being rejected by everyone, and having that feed into his outsized ambition – that was another thing that I totally could identify with and understand.
Esw: I read somewhere that when you did the audition, they didn’t actually tell you it was the Penguin. Do you recall if there were any particular acting choices you made in that audition that still define the character or that rolled over into the actual on-screen character?
Rlt: Yeah; the scene itself that they gave us to audition for was a fake scene – it was not in the pilot at all, and the names were all different. But the scene involved, I believe, the Penguin character was named Paul or something, and he’s having this meeting with a Mafia don, and trying to get this person to do some deal for him. Of course the don is not into it, and that’s when it’s revealed that Paul has had the Mafia don’s daughter kidnapped, and she’s about to be “taken care of” unless he does his bidding.
And in that scene, all of that is the epitome of Oswald, and that ability to sort of play – you know, in the first part of the scene before it’s revealed that he has the daughter kidnapped, he’s very obsequious, and kind of meek, and deferring to the Mafia don; being lower status. And then there’s that switch halfway through where it’s like, “Oh no no no, actually I’m driving the ship right now; I’m steering the ship.” You know, “You’re going to listen to me.” So going from that humble, almost meek, low status attitude that he had, and then immediately switching to be the guy on top; that was something that I think I definitely carried through to the show that we do now.
Esw: Generally, in previous characterizations of The Penguin on screen he’s portrayed in a more cartoonish style. Can you talk about what you did to make him more real in the Gotham show sense, and yet keep him defined as he is in the comics so that he’s still recognizable as the character?
Rlt: First of all, I give so much, if not all credit, to Bruno Heller, and Danny Cannon, and our other producers and writers on the show. It started with Bruno and Danny, this vision and this treatment of the character. It starts with them, and then I step in and we collaborate. Again, going back to what I said before, learning how he was bullied – it was more about finding…you know this is a fantastic world. It’s being able to see this character as an actual person who could exist. Which is actually kind of the allure of Batman itself in the sense that of course it’s still a comic book, and crazy shit happens that would never happen in the real world, but it’s always rooted in the fact that Batman is not supernatural, that Batman is a human being.
And that even though it is this gothic, noir, colorful, crazy world that we inhabit in Gotham City, it’s still all rooted in reality, in the sense that, like, gravity exists, and these are human beings, and there is real pathos behind everyone.
And it’s about justifying every choice that this character makes so that every action he takes, there’s a reason behind it; it’s not just being evil for the sake of being evil. Also what I love about the character is that – at one point in the second season, Galavan is trying to get him to help him get some real estate deal going, and that would require tearing down a big chunk of Gotham City, and Oswald is not into it. He says, “Look, I’m a builder, I’m not a demolition person. I’m not interested in tearing everything down.” He’s interested in controlling everything, but also building alliances and making connections and using that to his advantage. So I guess it would be making sure that everything he does and says comes from a real place – a real desire for Oswald to be – I don’t know if it’s accepted, or feared, or both!
Esw: You mention that Oswald is a builder and has these particular goals. He’s a monster in many ways, but he seems to have his own moral code. How would you define his moral code?
Rlt: I would say: Oswald is all about – do not come for him. If you do, you will pay. He remembers every single slight against him, every person who ever hurt him or tried to hurt him. All that, again, stemming from a childhood where he’s an outcast in so many ways, like being a first generation immigrant, for example, in our show. I guess his moral code is just: “Don’t tread on me.” But that’s the thing – with the exception of the poor fisherman in the pilot, and maybe the guy who delivered the flowers from Maroni – a couple of people who really didn’t deserve what they got – for the most part, everyone whom he attacks, it’s motivated by revenge, and it’s all strategy for Oswald. He is anti-chaos. Chaos is not interesting to him; that’s not a place where he can get the power that he needs to survive. He wants order.
Esw: Anti-chaos. It makes me think that perhaps we’re playing Dungeons & Dragons. He’s a lawful evil – not chaotic at all.
Rlt: Yeah, totally!
Esw: Now in the second season, trying to rule Gotham, Penguin needs some worker-bee villains who will be loyal to him; and then we get Butch’s betrayal in that second season. It’s a very tricky proposition, getting those loyal worker-bees and knowing that he can rely on them. What traits about the character do you think would believably cement a henchman’s loyalty and how do you establish that?
Rlt: In a way, I think even though, you know, he chopped off Butch’s hands, you know, big deal – but even those things have happened, I think that Penguin himself, and it goes back to his anti-chaos attitude, I think he is actually also interested in being loyal to people as well. I think he knows that if you treat people well, you get more from them. You get more loyalty; and ultimately, that can be exploited as well.
You see this very, very clearly in his relationship with Jim Gordon, in the sense that for all intents and purposes they should be arch-enemies. But for some reason, it’s this delicate dance and a push and a pull between the two of them that is important to Oswald. Because that keeps Jim in his world and again, that can be exploited in the future if need be. So I think he does reciprocate loyalty to the people that he is trusting and that’s ultimately how he can get people to join his side.
And also, this goes into – because his actions are justified, and because we understand why he does the things he does, there’s a sympathetic side to this character. And I think that comes through to the other characters as well; in the sense that there’s something enigmatic about him that draws people in.
If I had to root this in the character’s history, I would say that this is something he learned as a survival instinct, when he’s being bullied or when he was being basically tortured by his peers when he was younger. This is what you learn; you learn to ingratiate yourself to people. You make yourself seem more meek and sympathetic, and then eventually they come around, and that’s when you stick the knife in.
Esw: Speaking of that, he’s a pretty dark character, and you seem like a nice guy. Do you have difficulty getting into and out of that character?
Rlt: I really don’t, actually! I know that sounds crazy, but… Look, I’ve never played a character that physically is so different from who I am in real life. And so with the hair, the makeup, the costume – all of those pieces coming together every day that I have to work, is – and this is generally how I work as an actor too – is I generally start from the outside and I go in. I let the physicality and the costuming help me get into character so I’m ready. And also, again, it goes to the sets that we shoot, and the locations that we use. With all of these things, it’s like I’m stepping into Oswald, I’m stepping into Gotham City. And at the end of the day, the nose comes off, and the hair is different, and I take these beautiful suits and I put them back in the closet and then I’m back to me. It’s great to have that physical transformation that gets you into character; and from that it’s generally pretty easy.
Esw: He does have some really cool suits!
Rlt: God, they’re amazing. The sucky thing is they’re not quite my, Robin Lord Taylor’s, style, so it’s not like I could ever really wear them anywhere. But also – as you can probably tell, I’m one of the least confrontational people that ever lived. And so it’s actually therapeutic in a way. I know that sounds crazy, but it’s really fun to step onto the set and step into the character and then all of a sudden I’m the guy who’s pushing everybody’s buttons, and I’m the guy who’s messing with everybody and starting shit. And it’s liberating, and it’s fun in a way.
Esw: I can understand that. So Oswald has been through a huge journey in season 2 – he was on top; he lost his mother; he convinced Gordon to murder somebody; he was messed with by Hugo Strange; he met his father; fell back into murder; now he wants revenge and all of Strange’s monsters are out there, and Mooney is back… Can you talk about how you think season 2 changed him, or what you think he’ll be doing in season 3?
Rlt: I think that in season 2 – it happened twice for him, with the loss of his mother and then the loss of his father – and there’s that lovely speech that Cory Michael Smith as Nygma gave Oswald. It was after his mother died, before he knew his father existed – Nygma says, “You’re free now.” The gist is – and this is a continuing theme throughout our entire show – to love is to be vulnerable. You see throughout the show, characters are falling in love, or they have love in their lives, and then they lose it; and then in a way they are liberated to do whatever the hell they want to do and not feel any pressure. Because what’s left to lose.
So I think that was hugely formative, and then that it happened twice – I think going into season 3, it’s all guns blazing. And also, he’s learned, having been at the top for the brief period. He learned now how much more difficult it is; and he severely overestimated his own abilities, and he didn’t take into account the fact that when you’re the “King of Gotham” you have a giant, giant target on your back in a way that you never did before. I think that’s the most valuable lesson that he learned this season; and then going forward, I think we’re watching his transformation from someone who’s finding their way in this world to someone who now has the wherewithal and the knowledge to basically, kick ass and take names. And not fear the repercussions because, again, having lost all the love in his life, going forward, he’s just going to be completely unhinged – which I’m really excited about!
Esw: So Gotham is obviously a very villain-heavy show, and we know many of Batman’s villains are way ahead of him in development – he’s still Bruce; he’s still young. How do you think this will affect the future seasons in the show, or how do you think you’d like to see that happen? Do you think it will shift to being a more heroic focus as Bruce matures?
Rlt: I don’t know; I think our show is about how the city corrupts. Bruce Wayne – Batman – comes from one of the most corrupted acts that could ever happen, one of the most horrific acts; the execution of his parents in front of him. And I could see heroic moments coming through, because obviously you need a balance between the light and the dark, but at the same time, I just think it’s so much more interesting seeing even someone as virtuous and good-hearted as Bruce Wayne – seeing him get swept up into, or sucked down into, the morass of Gotham City and its questionable moral fiber as a city; I think that’s ultimately what’s really interesting to me. And I just think that the villains are where it’s at.
Also, going forward, what I find most interesting, as someone who is a fan of the Batman world, and what I think our show does very well, is show how all of these characters interact, and come in and out of each other’s lives. It’s like seeing how the Penguin’s and Gordon’s connection evolves over time, and also eventually, I’m sure, Bruce Wayne is going to come into Penguin’s life, and all of the other characters’ lives. I love that alliances are formed and then broken; and the re-formed with someone else; some other canon character. I just think that’s fascinating.
Esw: I’ve heard Gotham compared to a soap opera, and it’s not too far off!
Rlt: Yeah, except we’ve got monsters and bazookas; it’s As The Gotham Turns.
Esw: So what experiences have you had working with the other Gotham actors? Do you have any fun stories, or any stories about having to work with actors that then the Penguin kills?
Rlt: Yeah! Well we get along, as a cast, just smashingly. In fact, early on in the first season, Ben McKenzie had a barbeque; and all the cast members came, and we were all there having fun, dancing, and drinking, and at one point I said to Ben, because this is my first rodeo as it were, and he’s been doing this for longer than I have in a big way; I said to him, pointing at everyone having a ball, “Dude, is this normal? Do casts get along like this? Because I’ve guested on shows, and you can definitely feel the vibe, and it’s not this.” And he said immediately, “Nope. This is not normal. God willing, we can keep this going for the rest of our run,” because it just makes the environment more pleasant, and we all just truly have love for everyone, and it’s so nice. It’s all I’ve ever wanted in a job.
Esw: That seems to come through the social media where I’ve seen you and Cory and Ben and everyone interacting; seeing everyone talking to each other on Twitter and wherever else.
Rlt: That’s so nice to hear. And the other thing too is that we’re from all over the place, and everyone’s had such different experiences growing up; and the fact that I can, you know, meet Sean Pertwee, who could not have been from a more different place than me, and have had a more different childhood than I did – and yet, he’s now one of my very best friends. And I just love it, that people can come together and find – in this show, we found a community, which is really great.
So then on the other hand, people have asked me, “What’s the hardest thing about Gotham?” and honestly, it is when a main character dies. And especially if I have to do it. It’s one thing if it’s a movie or a play, because that’s such a contained work. You know when someone’s going; you know the whole thing is going to be over in two-and-a-half hours anyway. It’s not as cathartic as when you’re on a television show. You really do feel that loss. Like when Carole Kane’s character is killed. It was honestly devastating for everybody. It was like, “Oh, God, she’s not going to be here.” Even though she wasn’t there all the time to begin with, it was the loss of that potential for her to be there. I can’t say enough amazing things about her.
And then of course also the same with Paul Reubens. With both of those characters, it really is devastating. You just keep thinking, “If they had written something different, we could have been working together for years now.” I think that’s the hardest part of the job.
Esw: So what’s been your experience with fans and conventions and this role; do fans ever blur the line and call you the Penguin; or what do you like and dislike about that? Have you had any crazy experiences?
Rlt: I mean, the whole thing is generally pretty crazy. Even if you think just logically, what I do is, I’m an actor. So ideally I would just sort of disappear – Robin Lord Taylor would disappear – and the character would live in people’s imaginations and that would just be it. But you know that’s not how it works. You become public people; and that’s been probably one of the most challenging things about the job. Just going from relative obscurity to being in peoples’ minds and consciousness – that’s definitely been intense.
For the most part, everyone has been incredibly, incredibly nice, and kind. I’ve been doing conventions now for the last two years, and, like, I signed someone’s ankle, and she went and got a tattoo, and that’s kind of crazy. Honestly, the tattoos, I think, are the craziest thing! Someone also tweeted me a photo of their leg, and it’s my giant face on their leg. I find that so unsettling; I mean, compared to most other things. Like, “Oh God, you did that?” You defaced your body with my face.”
Esw: They will never forget you, ever ever!
Rlt: I know. I know; that makes me really uncomfortable! But I will never be forgotten. There’s something to be said for that.
Esw: So are you looking forward to Awesome Con? And do you follow other comics? Do you have a favorite character or storyline, or something you want to see or pick up while you’re at the show?
Rlt: I’m totally psyched. This is going to be super. I’ve never been to Washington for a con before; I’m really excited to see what the vibe is like at Awesome Con. From what I hear, it’s an amazing experience. For me it’s always very strange. Obviously I love all of the other DC Comics properties, especially the ones that are on television, in particular The Flash and Arrow, and Supergirl as well. Because we’re all the Warner Bros. family, and we run into each other at San Diego Comic Con and all these other things. So that’s always really exciting to see those folks.
But then at the same time, with the actors who played characters from my childhood – for example, I was at a convention and I was in the green room, and sitting across the table is Denise Crosby who played Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and when I was a kid, that was my jam; and it’s always so fun to feel the way that people feel when they come to my line or when they come up to say hello. Everyone’s so sweet and so excited to be there, and then some people are really excited and they can’t speak, and that was me talking to Denise. And that’s someone I grew up watching, and that show was so important to me at the time. So experiences like that – just seeing anyone from something I grew up watching – that’s where I really fan out, for sure.
Esw: I know that you recently made a foray into voice acting in Dishonored 2, and you just wrapped a movie, The Long Home; anything you’d like to share about those or other projects?
Rlt: Well – Dishonored 2 – when they told me that I was going to come in and be part of it, and read, especially, that character, the Outsider, that was amazing. An amazing experience, and also reading all about what the game is going to be like; I don’t think I’ve been this excited for a video game in a long time. The only thing I’m a little worried about is when I get it and I start playing it, I have to hear my own voice… But yeah, that was a brilliant experience. And then The Long Home, I would just encourage everyone to look for it on the festival circuit and show it some love. It’s an independent film, directed by and starring James Franco, with Josh Hutcherson, and Courtney Love, and there are just amazing, amazing people in it. It’s a low-budget, independent movie; so we’re really hoping to get some momentum behind it and I’m just really excited to see what the final product is.
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So there you have it, folks. Thank you to Robin Lord Taylor for sharing his time and thoughts with us here at ComicMix!
And until next time, Servo Lectio!
After having had the opportunity to speak with Taylor by phone in the week leading up to Awesome Con in Washington, DC, and to meet him at the Con, I can see where The Penguin’s charm and disarming manner originate; but fortunately for us, and unlike The Penguin, Taylor himself strikes me as a delightful human being; and he has a lot to say about his role in Batman’s Rogues’ Gallery.
Read on below for a most enjoyable interview; or listen here for the audio version.
Esw: Robin, your current role on Gotham is a big part of your career, and The Penguin, as we all know by two seasons in, has been called a “breakout character.” I love the nuances that you bring to the Penguin, who is a mix of pathos and viciousness. Are there any parts of his character that come from you, or that you identify with?
Rlt: Yeah; I mean, the thing that really got me into the human aspect of Oswald was, when I first got the job, I reached out to Geoff Johns, who’s the chief creative officer of DC Comics, and I was like, “Do you know any stories?” Because obviously I’d grown up with Batman, and Batman Returns was huge, and the Adam West series was also huge, but beyond that I really didn’t know very much about the character.
And he found some stories; he found one in particular which was Penguin: Pain and Prejudice; and in that story, they really went into detail about Oswald’s childhood, and how when he was young, he was horrifically bullied. Which is not something that I ever experienced, to that extent; but the fact that he had always felt like an outsider – you know, growing up in a small town in the Midwest, I definitely identified with that feeling. Like, just because you didn’t look like everybody else, or there was something different about you – like in my case, I was just not a “sporty” person, and I basically grew up in Friday Night Lights. So it’s just that feeling of outsider-ness, and also that feeling of being counted out just by things that are out of your control. So that was the first thing I really hooked in to. I was like, “Oh, I understand what this feels like,” and it just made him all the more human for me.
And on top of that, his ambition is something that – you know, obviously I don’t think I share quite the same amount of ambition, in the sense that I, you know, value human life! But out of all of the years of basically being rejected by everyone, and having that feed into his outsized ambition – that was another thing that I totally could identify with and understand.
Esw: I read somewhere that when you did the audition, they didn’t actually tell you it was the Penguin. Do you recall if there were any particular acting choices you made in that audition that still define the character or that rolled over into the actual on-screen character?
Rlt: Yeah; the scene itself that they gave us to audition for was a fake scene – it was not in the pilot at all, and the names were all different. But the scene involved, I believe, the Penguin character was named Paul or something, and he’s having this meeting with a Mafia don, and trying to get this person to do some deal for him. Of course the don is not into it, and that’s when it’s revealed that Paul has had the Mafia don’s daughter kidnapped, and she’s about to be “taken care of” unless he does his bidding.
And in that scene, all of that is the epitome of Oswald, and that ability to sort of play – you know, in the first part of the scene before it’s revealed that he has the daughter kidnapped, he’s very obsequious, and kind of meek, and deferring to the Mafia don; being lower status. And then there’s that switch halfway through where it’s like, “Oh no no no, actually I’m driving the ship right now; I’m steering the ship.” You know, “You’re going to listen to me.” So going from that humble, almost meek, low status attitude that he had, and then immediately switching to be the guy on top; that was something that I think I definitely carried through to the show that we do now.
Esw: Generally, in previous characterizations of The Penguin on screen he’s portrayed in a more cartoonish style. Can you talk about what you did to make him more real in the Gotham show sense, and yet keep him defined as he is in the comics so that he’s still recognizable as the character?
Rlt: First of all, I give so much, if not all credit, to Bruno Heller, and Danny Cannon, and our other producers and writers on the show. It started with Bruno and Danny, this vision and this treatment of the character. It starts with them, and then I step in and we collaborate. Again, going back to what I said before, learning how he was bullied – it was more about finding…you know this is a fantastic world. It’s being able to see this character as an actual person who could exist. Which is actually kind of the allure of Batman itself in the sense that of course it’s still a comic book, and crazy shit happens that would never happen in the real world, but it’s always rooted in the fact that Batman is not supernatural, that Batman is a human being.
And that even though it is this gothic, noir, colorful, crazy world that we inhabit in Gotham City, it’s still all rooted in reality, in the sense that, like, gravity exists, and these are human beings, and there is real pathos behind everyone.
And it’s about justifying every choice that this character makes so that every action he takes, there’s a reason behind it; it’s not just being evil for the sake of being evil. Also what I love about the character is that – at one point in the second season, Galavan is trying to get him to help him get some real estate deal going, and that would require tearing down a big chunk of Gotham City, and Oswald is not into it. He says, “Look, I’m a builder, I’m not a demolition person. I’m not interested in tearing everything down.” He’s interested in controlling everything, but also building alliances and making connections and using that to his advantage. So I guess it would be making sure that everything he does and says comes from a real place – a real desire for Oswald to be – I don’t know if it’s accepted, or feared, or both!
Esw: You mention that Oswald is a builder and has these particular goals. He’s a monster in many ways, but he seems to have his own moral code. How would you define his moral code?
Rlt: I would say: Oswald is all about – do not come for him. If you do, you will pay. He remembers every single slight against him, every person who ever hurt him or tried to hurt him. All that, again, stemming from a childhood where he’s an outcast in so many ways, like being a first generation immigrant, for example, in our show. I guess his moral code is just: “Don’t tread on me.” But that’s the thing – with the exception of the poor fisherman in the pilot, and maybe the guy who delivered the flowers from Maroni – a couple of people who really didn’t deserve what they got – for the most part, everyone whom he attacks, it’s motivated by revenge, and it’s all strategy for Oswald. He is anti-chaos. Chaos is not interesting to him; that’s not a place where he can get the power that he needs to survive. He wants order.
Esw: Anti-chaos. It makes me think that perhaps we’re playing Dungeons & Dragons. He’s a lawful evil – not chaotic at all.
Rlt: Yeah, totally!
Esw: Now in the second season, trying to rule Gotham, Penguin needs some worker-bee villains who will be loyal to him; and then we get Butch’s betrayal in that second season. It’s a very tricky proposition, getting those loyal worker-bees and knowing that he can rely on them. What traits about the character do you think would believably cement a henchman’s loyalty and how do you establish that?
Rlt: In a way, I think even though, you know, he chopped off Butch’s hands, you know, big deal – but even those things have happened, I think that Penguin himself, and it goes back to his anti-chaos attitude, I think he is actually also interested in being loyal to people as well. I think he knows that if you treat people well, you get more from them. You get more loyalty; and ultimately, that can be exploited as well.
You see this very, very clearly in his relationship with Jim Gordon, in the sense that for all intents and purposes they should be arch-enemies. But for some reason, it’s this delicate dance and a push and a pull between the two of them that is important to Oswald. Because that keeps Jim in his world and again, that can be exploited in the future if need be. So I think he does reciprocate loyalty to the people that he is trusting and that’s ultimately how he can get people to join his side.
And also, this goes into – because his actions are justified, and because we understand why he does the things he does, there’s a sympathetic side to this character. And I think that comes through to the other characters as well; in the sense that there’s something enigmatic about him that draws people in.
If I had to root this in the character’s history, I would say that this is something he learned as a survival instinct, when he’s being bullied or when he was being basically tortured by his peers when he was younger. This is what you learn; you learn to ingratiate yourself to people. You make yourself seem more meek and sympathetic, and then eventually they come around, and that’s when you stick the knife in.
Esw: Speaking of that, he’s a pretty dark character, and you seem like a nice guy. Do you have difficulty getting into and out of that character?
Rlt: I really don’t, actually! I know that sounds crazy, but… Look, I’ve never played a character that physically is so different from who I am in real life. And so with the hair, the makeup, the costume – all of those pieces coming together every day that I have to work, is – and this is generally how I work as an actor too – is I generally start from the outside and I go in. I let the physicality and the costuming help me get into character so I’m ready. And also, again, it goes to the sets that we shoot, and the locations that we use. With all of these things, it’s like I’m stepping into Oswald, I’m stepping into Gotham City. And at the end of the day, the nose comes off, and the hair is different, and I take these beautiful suits and I put them back in the closet and then I’m back to me. It’s great to have that physical transformation that gets you into character; and from that it’s generally pretty easy.
Esw: He does have some really cool suits!
Rlt: God, they’re amazing. The sucky thing is they’re not quite my, Robin Lord Taylor’s, style, so it’s not like I could ever really wear them anywhere. But also – as you can probably tell, I’m one of the least confrontational people that ever lived. And so it’s actually therapeutic in a way. I know that sounds crazy, but it’s really fun to step onto the set and step into the character and then all of a sudden I’m the guy who’s pushing everybody’s buttons, and I’m the guy who’s messing with everybody and starting shit. And it’s liberating, and it’s fun in a way.
Esw: I can understand that. So Oswald has been through a huge journey in season 2 – he was on top; he lost his mother; he convinced Gordon to murder somebody; he was messed with by Hugo Strange; he met his father; fell back into murder; now he wants revenge and all of Strange’s monsters are out there, and Mooney is back… Can you talk about how you think season 2 changed him, or what you think he’ll be doing in season 3?
Rlt: I think that in season 2 – it happened twice for him, with the loss of his mother and then the loss of his father – and there’s that lovely speech that Cory Michael Smith as Nygma gave Oswald. It was after his mother died, before he knew his father existed – Nygma says, “You’re free now.” The gist is – and this is a continuing theme throughout our entire show – to love is to be vulnerable. You see throughout the show, characters are falling in love, or they have love in their lives, and then they lose it; and then in a way they are liberated to do whatever the hell they want to do and not feel any pressure. Because what’s left to lose.
So I think that was hugely formative, and then that it happened twice – I think going into season 3, it’s all guns blazing. And also, he’s learned, having been at the top for the brief period. He learned now how much more difficult it is; and he severely overestimated his own abilities, and he didn’t take into account the fact that when you’re the “King of Gotham” you have a giant, giant target on your back in a way that you never did before. I think that’s the most valuable lesson that he learned this season; and then going forward, I think we’re watching his transformation from someone who’s finding their way in this world to someone who now has the wherewithal and the knowledge to basically, kick ass and take names. And not fear the repercussions because, again, having lost all the love in his life, going forward, he’s just going to be completely unhinged – which I’m really excited about!
Esw: So Gotham is obviously a very villain-heavy show, and we know many of Batman’s villains are way ahead of him in development – he’s still Bruce; he’s still young. How do you think this will affect the future seasons in the show, or how do you think you’d like to see that happen? Do you think it will shift to being a more heroic focus as Bruce matures?
Rlt: I don’t know; I think our show is about how the city corrupts. Bruce Wayne – Batman – comes from one of the most corrupted acts that could ever happen, one of the most horrific acts; the execution of his parents in front of him. And I could see heroic moments coming through, because obviously you need a balance between the light and the dark, but at the same time, I just think it’s so much more interesting seeing even someone as virtuous and good-hearted as Bruce Wayne – seeing him get swept up into, or sucked down into, the morass of Gotham City and its questionable moral fiber as a city; I think that’s ultimately what’s really interesting to me. And I just think that the villains are where it’s at.
Also, going forward, what I find most interesting, as someone who is a fan of the Batman world, and what I think our show does very well, is show how all of these characters interact, and come in and out of each other’s lives. It’s like seeing how the Penguin’s and Gordon’s connection evolves over time, and also eventually, I’m sure, Bruce Wayne is going to come into Penguin’s life, and all of the other characters’ lives. I love that alliances are formed and then broken; and the re-formed with someone else; some other canon character. I just think that’s fascinating.
Esw: I’ve heard Gotham compared to a soap opera, and it’s not too far off!
Rlt: Yeah, except we’ve got monsters and bazookas; it’s As The Gotham Turns.
Esw: So what experiences have you had working with the other Gotham actors? Do you have any fun stories, or any stories about having to work with actors that then the Penguin kills?
Rlt: Yeah! Well we get along, as a cast, just smashingly. In fact, early on in the first season, Ben McKenzie had a barbeque; and all the cast members came, and we were all there having fun, dancing, and drinking, and at one point I said to Ben, because this is my first rodeo as it were, and he’s been doing this for longer than I have in a big way; I said to him, pointing at everyone having a ball, “Dude, is this normal? Do casts get along like this? Because I’ve guested on shows, and you can definitely feel the vibe, and it’s not this.” And he said immediately, “Nope. This is not normal. God willing, we can keep this going for the rest of our run,” because it just makes the environment more pleasant, and we all just truly have love for everyone, and it’s so nice. It’s all I’ve ever wanted in a job.
Esw: That seems to come through the social media where I’ve seen you and Cory and Ben and everyone interacting; seeing everyone talking to each other on Twitter and wherever else.
Rlt: That’s so nice to hear. And the other thing too is that we’re from all over the place, and everyone’s had such different experiences growing up; and the fact that I can, you know, meet Sean Pertwee, who could not have been from a more different place than me, and have had a more different childhood than I did – and yet, he’s now one of my very best friends. And I just love it, that people can come together and find – in this show, we found a community, which is really great.
So then on the other hand, people have asked me, “What’s the hardest thing about Gotham?” and honestly, it is when a main character dies. And especially if I have to do it. It’s one thing if it’s a movie or a play, because that’s such a contained work. You know when someone’s going; you know the whole thing is going to be over in two-and-a-half hours anyway. It’s not as cathartic as when you’re on a television show. You really do feel that loss. Like when Carole Kane’s character is killed. It was honestly devastating for everybody. It was like, “Oh, God, she’s not going to be here.” Even though she wasn’t there all the time to begin with, it was the loss of that potential for her to be there. I can’t say enough amazing things about her.
And then of course also the same with Paul Reubens. With both of those characters, it really is devastating. You just keep thinking, “If they had written something different, we could have been working together for years now.” I think that’s the hardest part of the job.
Esw: So what’s been your experience with fans and conventions and this role; do fans ever blur the line and call you the Penguin; or what do you like and dislike about that? Have you had any crazy experiences?
Rlt: I mean, the whole thing is generally pretty crazy. Even if you think just logically, what I do is, I’m an actor. So ideally I would just sort of disappear – Robin Lord Taylor would disappear – and the character would live in people’s imaginations and that would just be it. But you know that’s not how it works. You become public people; and that’s been probably one of the most challenging things about the job. Just going from relative obscurity to being in peoples’ minds and consciousness – that’s definitely been intense.
For the most part, everyone has been incredibly, incredibly nice, and kind. I’ve been doing conventions now for the last two years, and, like, I signed someone’s ankle, and she went and got a tattoo, and that’s kind of crazy. Honestly, the tattoos, I think, are the craziest thing! Someone also tweeted me a photo of their leg, and it’s my giant face on their leg. I find that so unsettling; I mean, compared to most other things. Like, “Oh God, you did that?” You defaced your body with my face.”
Esw: They will never forget you, ever ever!
Rlt: I know. I know; that makes me really uncomfortable! But I will never be forgotten. There’s something to be said for that.
Esw: So are you looking forward to Awesome Con? And do you follow other comics? Do you have a favorite character or storyline, or something you want to see or pick up while you’re at the show?
Rlt: I’m totally psyched. This is going to be super. I’ve never been to Washington for a con before; I’m really excited to see what the vibe is like at Awesome Con. From what I hear, it’s an amazing experience. For me it’s always very strange. Obviously I love all of the other DC Comics properties, especially the ones that are on television, in particular The Flash and Arrow, and Supergirl as well. Because we’re all the Warner Bros. family, and we run into each other at San Diego Comic Con and all these other things. So that’s always really exciting to see those folks.
But then at the same time, with the actors who played characters from my childhood – for example, I was at a convention and I was in the green room, and sitting across the table is Denise Crosby who played Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and when I was a kid, that was my jam; and it’s always so fun to feel the way that people feel when they come to my line or when they come up to say hello. Everyone’s so sweet and so excited to be there, and then some people are really excited and they can’t speak, and that was me talking to Denise. And that’s someone I grew up watching, and that show was so important to me at the time. So experiences like that – just seeing anyone from something I grew up watching – that’s where I really fan out, for sure.
Esw: I know that you recently made a foray into voice acting in Dishonored 2, and you just wrapped a movie, The Long Home; anything you’d like to share about those or other projects?
Rlt: Well – Dishonored 2 – when they told me that I was going to come in and be part of it, and read, especially, that character, the Outsider, that was amazing. An amazing experience, and also reading all about what the game is going to be like; I don’t think I’ve been this excited for a video game in a long time. The only thing I’m a little worried about is when I get it and I start playing it, I have to hear my own voice… But yeah, that was a brilliant experience. And then The Long Home, I would just encourage everyone to look for it on the festival circuit and show it some love. It’s an independent film, directed by and starring James Franco, with Josh Hutcherson, and Courtney Love, and there are just amazing, amazing people in it. It’s a low-budget, independent movie; so we’re really hoping to get some momentum behind it and I’m just really excited to see what the final product is.
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So there you have it, folks. Thank you to Robin Lord Taylor for sharing his time and thoughts with us here at ComicMix!
And until next time, Servo Lectio!
- 6/11/2016
- by Emily S. Whitten
- Comicmix.com
The mighty actor Dilip Kumar is recovering fast. He is expected to be discharged from hospital by Saturday. The Thespian's devoted wife Saira Banu who has been by his bedside almost throughout says, "He's doing well, Mashallah. In couple of days, God willing, he'll be home."
The devoted wife further informs that the medical reports are all positive and indicate a recession in Dilip Saab's medical condition. Not too many guests are allowed to visit Dilip Saab as he is prone to infections.
The devoted wife further informs that the medical reports are all positive and indicate a recession in Dilip Saab's medical condition. Not too many guests are allowed to visit Dilip Saab as he is prone to infections.
- 4/20/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The Japanese distributor will release Gods Of Egypt and Pride And Prejudice And Zombies in September.
Japanese distributor Gaga has unveiled its 2016 line-up, including Gods Of Egypt and Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, along with a move into the animation business.
One of Japan’s most active buyers, Gaga will release both titles in September, along with Giuseppe Tornatore’s Correspondence.
Before then, it will release David Wnendt’s Hitler satire Look Who’s Back in June; John Carney’s Sing Street and Margarethe von Trotta’s The Misplaced World in July; and Sérgio Machado’s The Violin Teacher in August (see full line-up below).
The company’s alternative label Gaga + has a line-up of six films – including Laura Poitras’s documentary Citizenfour and Uli Edel’s Pay The Ghost – while its GagaX label will release Michel Franco’s Chronic and Hong Kong director Dante Lam’s To The Fore.
On the animation...
Japanese distributor Gaga has unveiled its 2016 line-up, including Gods Of Egypt and Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, along with a move into the animation business.
One of Japan’s most active buyers, Gaga will release both titles in September, along with Giuseppe Tornatore’s Correspondence.
Before then, it will release David Wnendt’s Hitler satire Look Who’s Back in June; John Carney’s Sing Street and Margarethe von Trotta’s The Misplaced World in July; and Sérgio Machado’s The Violin Teacher in August (see full line-up below).
The company’s alternative label Gaga + has a line-up of six films – including Laura Poitras’s documentary Citizenfour and Uli Edel’s Pay The Ghost – while its GagaX label will release Michel Franco’s Chronic and Hong Kong director Dante Lam’s To The Fore.
On the animation...
- 3/24/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
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Things get hot, heavy, and, in one case, hard-hitting on the series with two of Daredevil's more notorious and diametrically opposed paramours -- his sweet but secretive office assistant Karen Page and his wild, perhaps sociopathic college sweetheart Elektra, who in the comics ultimately becomes a deadly ninja assassin. Cox tells Moviefone about the "Daredevil" love triangle (with hopes, he admits, that Scarlett Johansson might also stop by), as well as his...
Things get hot, heavy, and, in one case, hard-hitting on the series with two of Daredevil's more notorious and diametrically opposed paramours -- his sweet but secretive office assistant Karen Page and his wild, perhaps sociopathic college sweetheart Elektra, who in the comics ultimately becomes a deadly ninja assassin. Cox tells Moviefone about the "Daredevil" love triangle (with hopes, he admits, that Scarlett Johansson might also stop by), as well as his...
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- 3/7/2016
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- Hitfix
Italian Film Festival In Scotland, Cinema Made In Italy | Human Rights Watch Film Festival
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Italian cinema has been making good use of British actors lately: Ralph Fiennes and Tilda Swinton in A Bigger Splash, the Michael Caine-led Youth and Matteo Garrone’s forthcoming Tale Of Tales, with Toby Jones and Shirley Henderson. But they do have stars of their own. These two festivals, which broadly overlap in programming, focus on new faces – one exception being Valeria Golino, who won the best actress prize at Venice last year for her portrayal of an overburdened wife in Anna and will be taking part in a Q&A in London. Other highlights showing at both festivals include youthful dramas Chlorine (a synchronised swimmer’s coming of age) and They Call Me Jeeg (an Italian take on the superhero movie). Nearer to national stereotypes is domestic hit God Willing, about a surgeon who...
- 3/4/2016
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Joe Giudice will begin serving his 41-month jail sentence for fraud on Wednesday, but the reality star plans to make the most of his prison time by focusing on a "rehabilitation" program for alcohol.
"I am not going to be able to drink for a while, which is good because I don't even know when it's been since I haven't had a drink," he tells People. "It's been a long time."
Giudice, 43, who makes his own red and white wine, admits his habit isn't healthy.
"Definitely the whole year I drank every day a couple of bottles at night just to go to bed,...
"I am not going to be able to drink for a while, which is good because I don't even know when it's been since I haven't had a drink," he tells People. "It's been a long time."
Giudice, 43, who makes his own red and white wine, admits his habit isn't healthy.
"Definitely the whole year I drank every day a couple of bottles at night just to go to bed,...
- 2/9/2016
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- People.com - TV Watch
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- by Emily Strohm and Charlotte Triggs
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- 2/9/2016
- by Emily Strohm and Charlotte Triggs
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- The Wrap
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- Hitfix
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The Dark Knight III: The Master Race #2
Story by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello (Backup written by Miller and Azzarello)
Pencils by Andy Kubert (Backup art by Eduardo Risso)
Inks by Klaus Janson
Colors by Brad Anderson (Backup colors by Trish Mulvihill)
Letters by Clem Robins
Published by DC Comics
The Dark Knight III #2 contains a pair of prison escapes that set in motion what is the series’ conflict for now: Carrie Kelly’s Batman vs. Lara, the daughter of Superman and Wonder Woman. Or to put it in a more epic sense: divinity versus humanity. Writers Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello make Lara like Superman if he had no tether to humanity through his humble secret identity as Clark Kent and upbringing by Jonathan and Martha in Smallville. She has no secret identity and believes that it is the destiny of the Kryptonians to rule the universe. Ray Palmer,...
Story by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello (Backup written by Miller and Azzarello)
Pencils by Andy Kubert (Backup art by Eduardo Risso)
Inks by Klaus Janson
Colors by Brad Anderson (Backup colors by Trish Mulvihill)
Letters by Clem Robins
Published by DC Comics
The Dark Knight III #2 contains a pair of prison escapes that set in motion what is the series’ conflict for now: Carrie Kelly’s Batman vs. Lara, the daughter of Superman and Wonder Woman. Or to put it in a more epic sense: divinity versus humanity. Writers Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello make Lara like Superman if he had no tether to humanity through his humble secret identity as Clark Kent and upbringing by Jonathan and Martha in Smallville. She has no secret identity and believes that it is the destiny of the Kryptonians to rule the universe. Ray Palmer,...
- 12/24/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
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