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Paltrow and Hopkins Confirmed for King Lear
June 26, 2008
Talk about an all-star cast! Anthony Hopkins was just confirmed to play King Lear. But don't expect a modern twist on the Shakespearean tragedy, Hopkins says he's "not very fond of the modern adaptations."
Director Joshua Michael Stern also confirmed that Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts and Keira Knightley would star in the movie as Lear's three daughters. Can't wait!
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The Edge Of Love Trailer
June 18, 2008
There's been a lot of buzz about the upcoming film The Edge of Love, starring Sienna Miller and Kiera Knightly.
The two ladies are joined by the cast this week in Edinburgh for the film festival. The movie looks really intense.
Sienna and Kiera play two women in love with the same man, so that'll make for some major drama! Check out the trailer.
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Keira Knightley To Star in My Fair Lady
June 06, 2008
Keira Knightley is reportedly in talks to star in a remake of "My Fair Lady." Columbia Pictures are planning to rework the musical for the big screen with Keira as their leading lady.
According to Variety, Notting Hill producer Kenworthy said the story of Doolittle's transformation from loudmouth to lady "couldn't be more timely in a contemporary world obsessed with overnight celebrity."
He added, "With 40 years of hindsight, we're confident that by setting these wonderful characters...
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BAFTA Winners
February 11, 2008
Not everyone was at the Grammy's last night. The token Brits were all celebrating the annual BAFTA awards last night. Here is a list of the big winners:
Best Film - Atonement
Best British Film - This Is England
Director - Joel and Ethan Coen (No Country For Old Men)
Best Supporting Actor - Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men)
Best Supporting Actress - Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton)
Leading Actress - Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose)
Leading Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis (There Will...
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No Comedies for Keira Knightley
January 30, 2008
Keira Knightley won't be making us laugh anytime soon. The star insists she is "too dark" to ever pull off a comedy flick.
She said, "I always say I've no interest in doing a comedy because I don't watch very many. But actually I think I am lying because the other day I saw Blades of Glory and thought it was brilliant. I'm too dark in my soul to ever do a comedic role. I'm...
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Trailer For "The Dutchess"
December 27, 2007
Keira Knightly is killing the movie scene right now, and the trailer for hew next movie, The Duchess, was just released.
The film is an adaptation of Amanda Foreman's best-selling novel Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, documenting the romantic entanglements of a beautiful celebrity (Kiera Knightly) whose unhappy marriage to the the Duke of Devonshire (Ralph Fiennes) threatens to erupt into scandal when she falls for an enterprising young politician.
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Keira Knightley Excited About Golden Globe Nomination
December 13, 2007
Keira Knightley was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama this morning for her role in Atonement and she says that she is really excited and she is ready to P-A-R-T-Y!
"It's just so exciting that we've got nominated in so many categories," Knightley tells the Associated Press. "There's such a big group of us that can get to go together. It will be a real celebration for...
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James McAvoy Is Hollywood's New "It" Boy
December 12, 2007
James McAvoy is a hot commodity in Hollywood these days. This past weekend, we caught up with the actor at the 7th Annual Hollywood Life Breakthrough of the year awards, where he was getting recognized for his role in “Atonement”.
We asked the rising star about his thoughts on his recent success and the rumors about an Oscar nomination. James has already recieved a 2008 Golden Globes nomination for his role in "Atonement". James admitted, "it would be a lovely...
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Atonement Movie Premiere In Los Angeles
December 07, 2007
Last night the stars gloomy Los Angeles for the movie premiere of "Atonement". The film is directed by Joe Wright and stars the lovely Keira Knightly and James McAvoy.
The film is an adaptation from Ian McEwan's novel. It has been rated R by the MPAA for disturbing war images, sexuality and nudity. Atonement is set to be a contender for the 2008 Oscars.
At the 2007 Venice Film Festival, Atonement made Wright at the age of 35 the...
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Keira Knightley Comes Out For Atonement Screening
December 04, 2007
Last night actress Keira Knightley and actor James McAvoy came out for a special screening of their latest flick “Atonement”. The event was hosted by the Cinema Society and took place in New York City.
Atonement is a British romance that spans several decades. Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Written by Joe Wright, the...
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Keira's Masturbation Scene Leaves Wright Red Faced
November 13, 2007
Moviemaker Joe Wright was reportedly really embarrassed during the masturbation scene they shot with Keira Knightley for the film Atonement.
He says, "I didn't reduce the volume of my voice and I could suddenly be heard shouting, 'Keira, w**k him off,' which I was mercilessly ripped about for some weeks afterwards."
But he shouldn’t be too embarrassed since it was only acting. The actress insists there was "no knob-touching for real".
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On Set With Keira Knightley
November 02, 2007
Keira Knightly is photographed filming scenes from her upcoming movie "The Duchess" in Norfolk, England. Keira took a break from shooting for a quick coffee break with her longtime beau Rupert Friend.
The movie chronicles of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire, an ancestor of Princess Diana who was alternately celebrated and reviled for her extravagant political and personal lives.
Filming just began on September 17 so there's no release date just yet.
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