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As Edith Piaf in "La Vie en Rose" (2007)
Behind-the-Scenes Montage of Rob Marshall's 'Nine'
October 20, 2009 10:10:09A rehearsal montage from the forthcoming musical "Nine" has just been released. Put out via Yahoo! Movies, the two-minute video features a number of scenes from the film intercepting footage of the rehearsals for the song-and-dance numbers. Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman are some of actresses seen.
Adapted from the 1982 Tony-winning Broadway musical, this Rob Marshall-directed movie revolves around world famous film director Guido Contini. Dealing with a personal and professional crisis, he struggles to prepare his latest picture, while at the same time balances the numerous women in his life from his wife and his mistress to his movie star muse and his mother.
New Photos From Rob Marshall's 'Nine'
September 03, 2009 10:09:45A series of new photos from the upcoming musical "Nine" has made its rounds. Five in total, these fresh stills feature Daniel Day-Lewis as Guido Contini, Kate Hudson as Stephanie Necrophuros, Marion Cotillard as Luisa Contini, Penelope Cruz as Carla Albanese and Nicole Kidman as Claudia Nardi.
One of the pictures captures Hudson looking adoringly at Day-Lewis, while two others see Kidman touching her lips to Day-Lewis' and Cotillard looking down at him. Shots of Cruz manning the stage in nothing but sexy lingerie and Hudson performing with back-up dancers are also among the new stills found.
'Public Enemies' Glams Up for World Premiere
June 24, 2009 03:06:57After hosting the Los Angeles premiere of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Monday, June 22, Mann Village Theatre was used for the world premiere of "Public Enemies". On Tuesday evening, June 23, the movie which is the centerpiece of 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival received its red carpet treatment.
While it was not as star-studded as the premiere of the "Transformers" sequel, the special screening still saw the attendance of Hollywood A-listers. Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard were among them. The three were also joined by director Michael Mann and cast members, including Stephen Dorff, Giovanni Ribisi, LeeLee Sobieski and Carey Mulligan.
Three Character Posters of 'Public Enemies' Come Out
May 14, 2009 11:05:58Gearing up to the July theatrical release of "Public Enemies", Universal Pictures have brought forth three brand new character posters for the forthcoming crime drama film. Each of the one-sheets takes a close-up look at Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, Marion Cotillard as Billie Frechette and Christian Bale as FBI's top agent Melvin Purvis.
Both of the Dillinger and Purvis' posters see Depp and Bale with gun in their hand. Dillinger's one-sheet displays the bank robber hanging on a car with one hand and handling his gun with the other, while Purvis' exhibits the agent standing vigilant behind a tree. Frechette's poster, on the other hand, exposes the Dillinger's lover wearing fur shawl.
Official 'Public Enemies' Trailer Rolls Out
March 05, 2009 09:03:16The first trailer for "Public Enemies" has been debuted by Universal Pictures on Apple. It teases on how director Michael Mann brings the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger to the big screen, and reels in a closer look at Johnny Depp as Dillinger, Marion Cotillard as Billie Frechette and Christian Bale as FBI's top agent Melvin Purvis.
The trailer starts with a scene in which Dillinger leads a group of men in raiding a bank, while a voice over of Frechette is heard, asking Dillinger of what he's done for a living, the question that he answers simply with a true fact, robbing banks. The footage then cuts to the announcement of first U.S. war against crime, and a snippet of Purvis being assigned to get Dillinger behind bars. But, as soon as Dillinger is arrested, he makes his swift escape and starts the wild police chase to catch him once again.
Rob Marshall's 'Nine' Reveals First Photo From the Set
November 08, 2008 11:11:10Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Penelope Cruz have manned the "Nine" stage. In the newly-released image from The Weinstein Company, the three actresses joined by their co-stars, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson and Stacy Ferguson a.k.a. Fergie, are posing as their characters in the Rob Marshall's drama musical.
Brought forward on Friday, November 7, this first photo from "Nine" has been released along with the studio's announcement that the film's principal photography has begun. On its production news, the film is being shot at Shepperton Studios in England, on location in Italy and at Cinecitta Studios in Rome.
'La Vie en Rose' Star Crowned Best Actress at 2008 Oscar
February 25, 2008 10:02:40Following the announcement of the Best Sound Editing which went to the action film "The Bourne Ultimatum", it was announced that the star of the French biopic "La Vie en Rose" Marion Cotillard has been honored with her first Academy Award. At the 80th Annual Academy Awards' ceremony at the Kodak Theater on Sunday, February 24, the 32-year-old actress received the prestigious Best Actress prize.
The actress who earlier was named Cesar's Best Actress got the kudo for her brilliant portrayal of the French songstress Edith Piaf in "Rose". Cotillard was presented with her prize by last year's Best Actor winner Forest Whitaker. Besting over Cate Blanchett, Julie Christie, Laura Linney and Ellen Page, the thrilled actress praised "Rose" helmer Olivier Dahan for "rocking" her life, saying, "Maestro Olivier, you rocked my life. You have truly rocked my life.".
Marion Cotillard to Round Up 'Public Enemies' Cast
January 28, 2008 01:01:48The star of "La Vie en Rose", Marion Cotillard, is reportedly going to join Johnny Depp and Christian Bale in Universal Pictures' latest project "Public Enemies". The actress nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Edith Piaf in "Rose" has been set to star in the Depression-era crime drama.
According to Variety, Cotillard was chosen by "Enemies" helmer Michael Mann to depict Billie Frechette, the singer girlfriend of the country's most notorious gangster John Dillinger. Aside from starring opposite Depp and Bale, the 32-year-old French actress will play alongside Channing Tatum, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Dorff and Jason Clarke.
28th London Critics' Circle Film Awards Nominees Listed
December 14, 2007 05:12:14Celebrating its 28th anniversary in honoring the best in film-making, the London Critics' Circle has officially revealed the contenders for the 2008 ALFS Awards, giving most nominations to both "Control" and "Atonement."
The two pictures each scores eight nods that include Attenborough Award for British Film of the Year and British Director of the Year, but neither of them are in the running for top prize Film of the Year. The latter slot lists out titles like "No Country for Old Men", "There Will Be Blood", "Zodiac", "The Bourne Ultimatum", and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" instead.
Young Stars to Get Honored at 2008 Santa Barbara Film Fest
December 13, 2007 04:12:03It's now turn for young names to get presented with prestigious honor. Organizers of the Santa Barbara Film Festival have announced that they will bestow Virtuosos Award to the likes of James McAvoy, Casey Affleck, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, and Amy Ryan.
The prize was established this year to recognize performances of a select group of young actors. The pack reportedly will receive the trophy during a tribute ceremony held on January 30, 2008 at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theater.
Winners Announced for the 2007 BFSC Awards
December 10, 2007 05:12:35Joining other film critics organization in revealing the best works in film industry, the Boston Society of Film Critics has picked up acclaimed big screen titles and names to be the honorees of its BSFC Awards this year.
For the Best Picture, the group turned out to have the same taste as National Board of Review and Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association did, giving the title to Coen Brothers-directed "No Country for Old Men." Furthermore, it also deemed star Javier Bardem the Best Supporting Actor for his role as Anton Chigurh.
2007 European Film Awards Nominees Listed
November 05, 2007 10:11:36The "European Oscar" is about to roll once again now that the European Film Academy officially announced contenders for its European Film Awards this year on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Seville Film Festival.
Selecting a number of acclaimed titles and names, the Academy gives special attention to British royal family drama "The Queen" by granting it six nods in total, thereby putting the flick on top of the list. Nominations given included those of best picture, best actress for Helen Mirren, and best director for Stephen Frears.
Famous Names Approached for Starring Slots in Nine Movie
August 22, 2007 10:08:57
Finally commences the quest to attain its goal in getting an all-star cast for musical project "Nine", The Weinstein Company reportedly is holding talks with the likes of Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard to get them boarded the cast.
Bardem is learned to have just received offer for the lead role of director Guido Contini while Cruz and Cotillard are in the line to play Contini's mistress Carla and his wife Louisa, respectively.
