Law, Caine and Brannagh begin 70s remake
Mr. Kenneth ‘Shakespeare? Test me’ Brannagh is back in the director’s chair this month, as his remake of scheming detective caper Sleuth begins filming in the U.K. Sony Pictures Classics have now put pen to paper, and are set to distribute the movie on its release next year. Jude Law, who’s also producing, will star as hairdressing guru Milo Tindle, whilst Michael Caine will take on the older role of writer Andrew Wyke – a part played in the 1972 original by Lawrence Olivier, with Caine opposite him as Tindle. With a Harold Pinter script in tow, expect a lot of hearty British japes and a fairly normal haircut from Law.
Wilson and Hathaway are Passengers
Having just received garlands of critical acclaim for his role opposite Kate Winslet in Todd Field’s surburban expose, Little Children, Patrick Wilson is now reported to have signed up alongside Anne Hathaway for new thriller Passengers. Hathaway will star as a grief counsellor assigned to help the survivors of a plane crash overcome their ordeal. Supernatural shenanigans are set to ensue as the remaining passengers – Wilson will play survivor Eric - of the doomed flight begin to disappear. Filming is set to begin next week. Meanwhile, you’ll be able to catch Hathaway playing the piano forte and wearing a dress in upcoming Jane Austen flick, Becoming Jane – set for release on March 9th.
South Bank Awards Nominations Announced
It’s January and that means…awards. Lots of awards. With the Golden Globes taking place in ten days time, the Screen Actors Guild awards at the end of the month, the Baftas on February 11th and the Oscars two weeks later, the ceremonial delights of the awards season are about to be uncovered once again. And look – here’s another one. On 23 January, Melvyn Bragg will host the The South Bank Show Awards in London. The awards span an assortment of the arts, including pop music, literature, comedy and movies. The latter –and, of course, most important category – features nominations for The Queen, United 93 and Red Road, whilst Noel Clarke gets a nod for penning the inner-city drama Kidulthood. Our money is on that most British of British entries, The Queen. Although Paul Greengrass’ haunting United 93 may well pip her majesty at the sceptre.