Tag: William Shakespeare
CORIOLANUS: 48 Photos and Two Clips
Today we have two new clips and 48 high resolution photos from Coriolanus. First time director Ralph Fiennes, also starring in the lead role, takes on the literary legend that is William Shakespeare with an adaptation of his play Coriolanus.
Three New CORIOLANUS Banners
We have added three new banners for the upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Coriolanus. Directed by first time director, Ralph Fiennes, the film is scripted by adapted by John Logan who has been responsible for the screenplays of Gladiator, Aviator and also the upcoming Bond Skyfall.
CORIOLANUS Quad Poster
The Weinstein Company has released a new quad poster for Coriolanus.
Two-time Oscar nominee and world-class thespian Ralph Fiennes is not only starring as the title character, he’s making his directorial debut. Along with Fiennes the film also stars Gerard Butler, Brain Cox, Jessica Chastain, Vanessa Redgrave, James Nesbitt, and many actors to represent the story’s move to Eastern Europe.
ANONYMOUS International Trailer
The international trailer for Roland Emmerich‘s Shakespeare drama Anonymous, starring Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson and Jamie Campbell Bower, has landed online. Hit the jump and watch the new trailer.
Ed Westwick to Play Tybalt in Romeo & Juliet along Hailee Steinfeld
Ed Westwick is in final talks to play Tybalt in a new version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Who the f *** is Tybalt? Hear the answer:
Tybalt, my cousin! – O my brother’s child – O Prince! O cousin! Husband! O, the blood is spill’d – Of my dear kinsman! Prince, as thou art true, – For blood of ours, shed blood of Montague.”
Anonymous Trailer
The first trailer has arrived for the upcoming dramatic thriller Anonymous, which stars Rhys Ifans and Vanessa Redgrave.
The film tries to answer the question: Who was the author of the plays credited to William Shakespeare? Experts have debated, books have been written, and scholars have devoted their lives to protecting or debunking theories. “Anonymous” poses one possible answer, focusing on a time when cloak-and-dagger political intrigue, illicit romances in the Royal Court, and the schemes of greedy nobles hungry for the power of the throne were exposed in the most unlikely of places: the London stage.
The Tempest Trailer
Here is the official trailer for The Tempest movie, based on William Shakespeare’s play and stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Djimon Hounsou, Alan Cumming, Chris Cooper, Ben Whishaw and David Strathairn.
In her big-screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s mystical thriller “The Tempest,” Academy Award-nominated Julie Taymor (”Across the Universe,” “Frida,” “Titus”) brings an original dynamic to the story by changing the gender of the sorcerer Prospero into the sorceress Prospera, portrayed by Oscar winner Helen Mirren (”The Queen”). Prospera’s journey spirals through vengeance to forgiveness as she reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, Miranda, and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies in this exciting, masterly mix of romance, tragicomedy and the supernatural.
Ralph Fiennes’ Directorial Debut Coriolanus
Ralph Fiennes will make his directorial debut with an adaptation of William Shakespeare‘s Roman tragedy “Coriolanus.” Fiennes will also play the title role, Roman general Caius Martius – Coriolanus.
Fiennes will direct from the script by John Logan (“Gladiator,” “The Aviator,” “The Last Samurai,” “Sweeney Todd“).
“People who have read it think it’s a page-turner,” said Fiennes. “I want it to be an edge-of-the-seat film.”
