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Emily and Dev Bring Their Britannia to LA For Freida and Amy

PopSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:27 -0800

Stars from the UK and beyond hit the red carpet in LA last night for the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts Britannia Awards. Emily Blunt represented her homeland as she was named Artist of the Year. Her fiance John Krasinski is usually by her side, but he was in NYC getting ready for his appearance on The View this morning where he talked about the proposal. Emily was joined, though, by her Sunshine Cleaning costar Amy Adams. Slumdog Millionaire couple Dev Patel and Freida Pinto smiled for the cameras before heading inside to see the film's director, Danny Boyle, pick up a filmmaking award.

To see more from the event, just read more.

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Images include: Freida Pinto, Dev Patel, Amy Adams, Minnie Driver, Emily Blunt, Robert de Niro, Colin Firth, Claire Danes, Benicio Del Toro, Anil Kapoor

Brits and Americans Honoured at BAFTA LA Britannia Awards

PopSugarUK — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:59:42 -0800

Several Brits were honoured at the BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards in California last night. Actors who received awards included Colin Firth, who picked up the Humanitarian Award, and Emily Blunt who was named British Artist Of The Year. Robert De Niro received the Stanley Kubrick Award for Excellence In Film, Kirk Douglas was awarded for his Worldwide Contribution To Filmed Entertainment and Danny Boyle received Artistic Excellence In Directing. Danny was joined by his Slumdog Millionaire stars Dev Patel, Freida Pinto and Anil Kapoor.

Other stars at the ceremony included Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Lucy Davis and Stephen Fry, who hosted the ceremony and said: "(In London) as the evening progresses, a larger and larger percentage of the audience gets really annoyed, by the end of the evening three quarters of the entire room are angry because they got passed over for an award. The beauty of the Britannias is that everyone knows who has won, five winners - and it's short."

To see more pictures of all the stars, including Lady Victoria Hervey, Danny Boyle, Benicio Del Toro, Anil Kapoor and Amy Adams, just read more.

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Images include: Dev Patel, Minnie Driver, Robert De Niro, Stephen Fry, Lady Victoria Hervey, Kirk Douglas, Freida Pinto, Emily Blunt, Danny Boyle, Colin Firth, Claire Danes, Benicio Del Toro, Anil Kapoor, Lucy Davis, Amy Adams

Disney's A Christmas Carol: A Fun New Spin on an Old Favorite

BuzzSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol is, quite literally, a tale as old as time. Hollywood has already turned the novel into countless films, so how do you keep it fresh to entertain old and young audiences alike? You give them a pair of 3-D glasses.

I was a bit skeptical about Disney's newest remake of the flick, even with the super stylized animation and all-star cast behind the voices. But once you put on those glasses, you'll be oohing and aahing right along with the kids, making the film a fun ride. It doesn't tug on the heartstrings the way other versions can, but it's not devoid of emotion either. To see what I mean, just read more.

Robert Zemeckis brings the story we already know and love; old Ebenezer Scrooge (voiced by Jim Carrey) defines miserly and crotchety, spending his days counting his pennies and bitterly snapping at those around him. On one particularly Christmas Eve, he his haunted by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley. Sporting chains and a ghastly demeanor, Marley warns Scrooge that he will suffer the same miserable fate if he doesn't take heed of three spirits who will visit him over the course of the night.

The film stays very true to Dickens's short novel, borrowing much of the text straight from the book and incorporating some of the darker elements that I hadn't seen before in versions designed for kids. That said, I still feel like some of the scenes waver on the side of being too scary. Marley's introduction with the chains is frightening but funny, whereas the progression of the ghost of Christmas present to the ghost of Christmas future (complete with full decay from giant to skeleton) probably would have given me nightmares when I was younger.

The special effects are all you could want and more; the 3-D pulls you right in, carrying you along with Scrooge as he flies overhead in his nightgown (and later spits in your face). You're in the midst of Victorian England at Christmas time, from the snowstorms to the festive music. It's dazzling - until you hit the emotional stuff.

The tale is one with a great big heart, but the actors can only go so far using their voices alone. In the most sentimental scenes, I found myself just wishing I could see the big name actors (which includes Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, and Robin Wright Penn) gazing into each other's eyes pointedly. Instead, it feels a bit like watching two mannequins standing face to face. Still, you're never bored for long, and there's always another thrill waiting at every turn.

In the end, Disney accomplishes its goal, producing a film that looks amazing and will entertain kids and adults alike. It may not be the best version of the tale to date, but it will leave you feeling plenty merry on your way out of the theater.

Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

Jim and Jenny Help Bring Christmas to London

PopSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:42 -0800

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy made their way to London for the UK premiere of A Christmas Carol yesterday. His Christmas Carol costars Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins brought along their families, while Director Robert Zemeckis was on hand to premiere his 3D twist on the classic tale. Jenny kept warm in a red coat as Jim showed off his many faces with a group of carolers, then later the pair grabbed dinner before changing into something comfy for an early morning flight to Germany. It looks like Jim's bulking up for The Three Stooges is coming along as he shows off his holiday film around the world.

To see more of Jim and Jenny on the red carpet, just read more.

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Christmas Comes Early to London With Premiere and Lights

PopSugarUK — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:08:23 -0800

Stars of A Christmas Carol Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins literally lit up London last night at the world premiere of the film, which they combined with turning on the capital's Christmas lights! They were joined by Jenny McCarthy in a Holiday season appropriate red coat, as well as The Saturdays and The X Factor contestants, who were more popular than the film stars! Olly Murs, Joe McElderry, Danyl Johnson, Jamie Archer, Lloyd Daniels and John and Edward Grimes looked smart in their suits, while Stacey Solomon and Lucie Jones looked lovely in their frocks: FabUK has the lowdown on how to copy Lucie's style.

Jim Carrey also switched on Oxford Street's Christmas lights with Jason Donovan, and Peter Andre, The Saturdays and Taio Cruz performed for the crowds. Over at Regent Street, Colin Firth turned on the lights while Oliver!'s Jodie Pregner, the Noisettes and Daniel Merriweather took to the stage. Bob Hoskins did the honours over at St Paul's Cathedral, and was joined on stage by Little Boots, Faryl Smith and Spandau Ballet. Andrea Bocelli then led crowds to try to break the record for the world's biggest carol singing event. What a fun evening! Check out more pictures of the premiere and the lights plus the trailer for the festive film after the jump.

To see the trailer for the movie plus LOADS more pictures from the premiere and lights switch on, including Taio Cruz, Daniel Merriweather, Andrea Bocelli, Shingai Shoniwa, Jodie Pregner, Spandau Ballet, Joe Calzaghe, Kristina Rihanoff, Phil Tufnell, Konnie Huq, Livia Giuggioli, Nicola McLean, Chantelle Houghton and Faryl Smith, just read more.

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Images include: Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey, Colin Firth, Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon, Joseph McElderry, Lucie Jones, Danyl Johnson, Jamie Archer, Lloyd Daniels, John Grimes, Edward Grimes, Peter Andre, Jason Donovan, The Saturdays, Taio Cruz, Daniel Merriweather, Andrea Bocelli, Shingai Shoniwa, Jodie Pregner, Bob Hoskins, Spandau Ballet, Faryl Smith, Joe Calzaghe, Kristina Rihanoff, Phil Tufnell, Konnie Huq, Little Boots, Nicola McLean, Chantelle Houghton, Livia Giuggioli, Faryl Smith

London and Rome Host Film Stars Including Honest George

PopSugarUK — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:58:33 -0700

Several actors walked the red carpet this weekend at the London Film Festival and Rome Film Festival. Nicholas Hoult, Tom Ford, Colin Firth and Matthew Goode looked handsome in their suits at the premiere for A Single Man in London, and the capital also saw the premiere of Viggo Mortensen's The Road. Helen Mirren was in Rome for the The Last Station, and Terry Gilliam and Lily Cole were also in Italy for The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus premiere. Director Jason Reitman was in London for the premiere of Up in the Air on Sunday, having joined George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis for the Rome premiere the night before! As part of his promotion for his films, George has opened up about his relationships and growing old:

On relationships: "I’ve had some absolutely great relationships and some not so great relationships. I’ve been in some relationships where I’ve felt terribly alone. Just because you’re with someone it doesn’t mean you’re incredibly happy and complete. I’ve had some easy and natural, made-sense breakups as well as some rough ones. I deal with them the same way we all do: I’m successful with some and not so successful with others."
On getting older: "I’m kind of comfortable with getting older because it’s better than the other option, which is being dead. So I’ll take getting older. It’s an interesting thing to be able to watch yourself grow older on screen. I was watching Up In The Air and I thought, ‘Jesus, who’s the old, grey-haired guy?’ And it was me."

George also revealed he played a prank on Matt Damon to make his pal think he was gaining weight, and is working on a prank for his next victim Brad Pitt!

To see more pictures from the weekend, including Ben Kingsley, Rose McGowan, Viggo Mortensen, Jason Reitman, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick, just read more.

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Images include: George Clooney, Elisabetta Canalis, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Tom Ford, Ben Kingsley, Rose McGowan, Lily Cole, Terry Gilliam, Jason Reitman, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Viggo Mortensen

Movie Preview: Colin Firth in A Single Man

BuzzSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:39:22 -0700

When was the last time you were transfixed by a preview completely without dialogue? The trailer for the 1960s-set A Single Man instead relies on its visual strength, which it has in spades - not a complete surprise considering this is designer Tom Ford's directorial debut (and word is they have Mad Men's production design group).

Based on the Christopher Isherwood novel of the same name, A Single Man focuses on the unraveling of a man (Firth) after his partner dies. The trailer is filled with beauty and beauties in pain - watch for Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Ginnifer Goodwin and Lee Pace in the moody clip. I'm very curious about this movie, if only to see how fashion force Ford handles himself in this entirely different medium. His aesthetic is very sensual, which I hope translates to the screen. And I'd see nearly anything Coiln Firth is in.

To watch the trailer, just read more.

A Single Man opens November 30.

Single Men and Nobody Close Venice Film Festival

PopSugarUK — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:15:00 -0700

The Venice Film Festival came to a close at the weekend. Jared Leto displayed yet another hairstyle as he joined Diane Kruger to premiere their film Mr Nobody after a photocall with their costars, then he hot-footed it back to New York for Fashion Week. The manjoyment at the festival was taken up another notch at the photocall and premiere of A Single Man, which saw director Tom Ford, Colin Firth, Nicholas Hoult and Matthew Goode get smart in suits and ties. Julianne Moore dazzled amongst the men in her green dress, and made it onto FabUK's leading ladies list. Colin Firth was honoured with the Best Actor award at the Closing Ceremony on Saturday, while director Samuel Maoz won the coveted Golden Lion Award.

To see many more pictures of all the stars, including Sylvester Stallone, just read more.

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Images include: Tom Ford, Julianne Moore, Colin Firth, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Jared Leto, Diane Kruger, Sarah Polley, Linh-Dan Pham, Toby Regbo, Jaco van Dormael, Thomas Byrne, Sylvester Stallone, Samuel Maoz, Yoav Donat

Colin Screens Dorian Gray While Ben Gets Shirtless

PopSugarUK — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700

Colin Firth attended the screening of Dorian Gray at the Soho Hotel ahead of the film's release at our cinemas today. He was joined by his costars Rachel Hurd-Wood (who plays Sybil) and Ben Chaplin (who plays Basil), but Dorian himself Ben Barnes was missing from the screening. Ben has spoken about the role, however, and joked about the shirtless scenes: watch his interview after the jump. Hearing Ben talking about these particular scenes has made me even more excited to see the film: do you plan to see it or skip it?

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To see Ben Barnes chat about getting shirtless in the movie, read more.

Dorian Gray - See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700

We've seen Colin Firth filming scenes in London, and now we've got the trailer for Dorian Gray. Based on Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, the films follows a beautiful young man called Dorian (Ben Barnes), who embarks on a hedonistic life when he meets by Henry Wotton (Colin Firth) in Victorian London. He is so keen to retain his good looks that Dorian pledges his soul to stay as beautiful as his portrait, with devastating consequences.

Also starring Rebecca Hall, Ben Chaplin, Emilia Fox and Fiona Shaw, the film is released in the UK on 9 September. Check out the trailer and let me know: will you see it or skip it?