"Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows" London premiere

I watched the premiere of "Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows" online yesterday and I enjoyed it! It was small and cozy; all actors and Guy Ritchie came, smiled and were interviewed by Edith Bowman.

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law seem to become good friends. Robert was in a great mood, he danced a little (to entertain us or to get warmer). But I have one question for Jude Law. I'm just curious is there any tradition which makes actors stop shaving after they made a big film? Every time some actor finished filming, he starts appearing with a huge beard. Weird.

The weather was cold, men were wearing suits, scarves and coats, but Noomi Rapace, who played the main female part in this film, was in a strapless gown. I hope she didn't become an ice sculpture. She talked about how she was preparing for her Gypsy role, planning even to live in a camp, but she hadn't enough time for this. Noomi Rapace enjoyed working with such talented men and now she considers herself as "one of the boys."

Jared Harris doesn't look like a villain at all and seems to be a very cheerful person. But I hope his Professor Moriarty is persuasive.

Stephen Fry called Guy Ritchie "an extraordinary filmmaker." He portrayed Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's brother. Can't wait to see what his role in this story is.

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Jared Harris

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law

Jude Law

Robert Downey Jr.

Stephen Fry

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VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2011 - Days 9-10

The closing ceremony is coming, but still we have a couple of movies to talk about. "KILLER JOE" was presented on September 8. It is directed by William Friedkin. Emile Hirsch plays a drug dealer Chris, who hires a hint man Joe to kill his mother and to get an insurance, which will free him from debts. But he is not the only one after this money and when Chris has been tricked, bloody Joe doesn't care who is going to die - he just wants to get his payment. Matthew McConaughey, who played that crazy killer with detective skills, hasn't come to the Venice, but there were spotted William Friedkin and Emile Hirsch, who both have a great sense of humor.

"TEXAS KILLING FIELDS" was one of the last movies presented in competition at this year's festival. This story is inspired by true events. Three detectives are solving a mystery about disappeared kids. The director is Ami Canaan Mann. Starring Sam Worthington, Jessica Chastain, Chloe Grace Moretz and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Read about previous days of the 68th Venice Film Festival!

William Friedkin and Emile Hirsch Presenting "Killer Joe"



"Killer Joe" Premiere - Emile Hirsch, William Friedkin

"Killer Joe" Photocall - Emile Hirsch

"Texas Killing Fields" Press Conference



"Texas Killing Fields" Premiere - Michael Mann (producer), Ami Canaan Mann (director)

Photos - ZIMBIO

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2011 - Day 8

Wednesday, September 7

After big premieres it's getting more and more complicated to find interesting movies, because there is less information about upcoming Italian, French, German etc. movies, which are being presented at the 68th Venice Film festival these days. Yesterday the attention got Italian drama "Quando La Notte" ("When the Night") by Cristina Comencini. It's is based on the her own novel of the same name. The movie was presented in competition, of course, there were a photocall and a press conference, later in the evening its actors along with the director were on the red carpet, before its premiere. "Quando La Notte" is about a man and a woman, who meet in the mountains. The man saves her child and they're becoming closer by discovering each other big secrets.

One of my favorite villain actors, Willem Dafoe, came to Venice with his latest movie "4:44 Last Day On Earth", which is also in competition. It's directed by Abel Ferrara and tells a story about two lovers, who know that they don't have much time, because the world will come to an end the next day.

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"Quando La Notte" Premiere
Claudia Pandolfi, Filippo Timi

Lorena Bianchetti

Cristiana Capotondi

Denis Fasolo, Michela Cescon, Filippo Timi, Cristina Comencini, Thomas Trabacchi, Claudia Pandolfi

"4:44 Last Day on Earth" Press Conference



"4:44 Last Day On Earth" premiere - Giada Colagrande, Willem Dafoe

Photos - ZIMBIO

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2011 - Day 7

Tuesday, September 6

Another British drama was presented at the Venice Film Festival. Andrea Arnold directed a new adaptation of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights", a classic story about the power of love and passion. Firstly it supposed to be a bigger project with Natalie Portman and Michael Fassbender, but then it became independent of the famous stars. The main parts are played by young actors James Howson and Kaya Scodelario. For James it is a debut, but Kaya is known thanks to the TV show "Skins" and a role of Peshet in "Clash of the Titans". The most important thing is it's not just regular costume drama. Critics are saying Andrea Arnold reconsidered this classic story, tried to make it not ordinary. She breaks all canons. Also it's promised to be visually stunning, because the movie was made in North Yorkshire.

The last adaptation of the novel "Wuthering Heights" was directed by Coky Giedroyc in 2009 and starred Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley.

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"Wuthering Heights" Photocall - Solomon Glave, James Howson, Andrea Arnold, Kaya Scodelario, Shannon Beer

"Wuthering Heights" Premiere - Solomon Glave, Shannon Beer, Kaya Scodelario, James Howson, Andrea Arnold

Photos - The Guardian, ZIMBIO

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2011 - Day 6

Monday, September 5

The main event of this day was certainly a premiere of the criminal drama by Tomas Alfredson, "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy". Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Hurt, Mark Strong and Tomas Alfredson came to the festival to support their latest movie. From the very beginning, when I discovered about it, I was sure this movie will be great. All these talented actors just couldn't make it bad. But I have no idea that critics will love it! I guess that's what people call a real success.

Release dates - September 16, 2011 (UK), November 10, 2011 (Germany), November 18, 2011 (USA), November 24, 2011 (Russia), December 15, 2011 (Ukraine).

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Critics about "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy":
"The film is a triumph." (Daily Telegraph)
"A classy, very British affair." (Clothes on Film)
"Oldman gives a deliciously delicate, shaded performance, flitting in and out of the wings like some darting grey lizard." (Guardian)

Gary Oldman on "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"



Colin Firth on "Tinker, Sailor, Soldier, Spy"



Benedict Cumberbatch on "Tinker, Sailor, Soldier, Spy"



"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" Photocall - John Hurt, Colin Firth, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Benedict Cumberbatch, Gary Oldman, Mark Strong

"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" Premiere

Gary Oldman, Alexandra Edenborough

Colin Firth, Livia Giuggioli

Mark Strong

Tomas Alfredson

Benedict Cumberbatch

Photos - ZIMBIO

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2011 - Day 5

Sunday, September 4

Venice welcomed more stars, who came to present their latest movies.

My favorite actor Al Pacino along with actress Jessica Chastain were present at the photocall and press conference about "Wilde Salomè". It is the third Al Pacino's movie, which he not only starred in, but also directed. The premiere was in the evening, when Al Pacino was honored by receiving a Golden Lion award, which is the highest prize at the Venice Festival (watch video).

Michael Fassbender presented his second Venice Festival movie "Shame", which turns out to be a dramatic story about a man, who has problems with his sex life. So I'm not surprised that journalists asked him how he feels filming sex scenes. Steve McQueen, who directed this story, also came to support his movie.

And I've heard some nice words about French drama called "Poulet aux prunes" ("Chicken with Plums"), which is based on the novel by Iranian writer Marjane Satrapi. It is directed by its author and Vincent Paronnaud. Starring Mathieu Amalric, Isabella Rossellini. This movie was screened In Competition and got a long standing applause (video).

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"Wilde Salomè" Press Conference



"Wilde Salomè" premiere - Al Pacino, Lucila Sola

"Wilde Salomè" premiere - Jessica Chastain

Michael Fassbender on "Shame" and sex scenes



"Shame" photocall - Michael Fassbender

"Shame" premiere - Michael Fassbender, Abi Morgan, Steve McQueen

"Poulet aux prunes" Press Conference



"Poulet Aux Prunes" premiere - Mathieu Amalric, Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud

Photos - ZIMBIO

"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" (2011) - Los Angeles Premiere

The LA premiere of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" took place at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on July 28, 2011. Actors James Franco, Andy Serkis, Tom Felton, Freida Pinto and John Lithgow along with Tom Rothman, who is Chief Executive Officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment, came to present their last movie. Tom Felton's friend from "Harry Potter" series, actor Rupert Grint also arrived to the premiere to show his support and was wearing a t-shirt with "I ♥ Tom Felton" on it.

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James Franco

Tom Felton

Rupert Grint

Tom Felton and Rupert Grint   

Andy Serkis and his family

Tom Rothman and Andy Serkis

Freida Pinto and John Lithgow 

Tom Felton, Freida Pinto and James Franco 

Pictures - Zimbio

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" - New York premiere (quotes, photos)

I can say New York premiere was less epic than British, but still I was very happy to see all these talented people, who created an amazing world. Here is my live coverage of what everybody said at this "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" premiere. 

“- I’m not a huge fan of 3D, but it can be made beautiful.” David Yates, director

“- When Hermione punches Draco is a great scene.” David on one of the favorite scenes

“- I’d love to be Lupin.”  David Yates on who he wanted to play in ‘Harry Potter’

“- I’m gonna miss everyone.” Rupert Grint

“- I really don’t know what I supposed to do.” Rupert on what he will do after this tour

“- You want pop corn?” David Heyman with his son

“- But the sadness hasn’t hit yet. It will come in a few weeks.”

“- We all are really standing on the shoulders of Chris Columbus.”

“- I saw actually a girl with a tattoo of my autograph. I felt bad about.” Tom Felton

“- [Embarrassing moment] I was pointing at the HP poster, showing my friend that I am next to Emma and someone asked me if I am Matthew Lewis. It was a very narcissistic moment.” Matthew Lewis

“- She [JK Rowling] is writing. It would be brilliant. But I know no more about it.” Steve Kloves, screenwriter

“- Here in America you really response to the film.” David Barron on British restraint

Chris Columbus, the director, who is responsible for the beginning of 'Harry Potter' series, also came!

“- That supposed to happened. It has to finish.” Alan Rickman

“- It’s about the things like courage and determination and loyalty and love.” Alan on the last film

“- I had a good time when I shot the first scene.” Alan Rickman about which scene he likes the most

“- Somebody is very clever and it’s very beautifully done. I hope they’ll become rich. Warner Bros should give them credit for that.”  Alan Rickman on HP puppets

“- It’s been intense… It’s definitely sad.” Emma Watson

“- I’ll go and have a really big brunch.” Emma Watson on what she is going to do next

“- You have to have a heart of stone not to find Alan Rickman's performance just heartbreaking.” Daniel Radcliffe

 

 

Source - Zimbio