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Movie Casting News: Robert Pattinson joins Carey Mulligan in 'Hold on to Me'

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According to The Hollywood Reporter Twilight 's Robert Pattinson ( Edward Cullen ) has recently signed on to join Carey Mulligan in new crime thriller Hold on to Me , which was previously titled Nancy And Danny . I have posted about this here last August. Here's the THR article ... Robert Pattinson Joining Carey Mulligan in 'Hold On to Me' James Marsh , the filmmaker behind the acclaimed documentary "Man on a Wire," is on board to direct the thriller, which will be seeking funding when it sells at AFM.| Robert Pattinson is coming on aboard Hold On to Me , a thriller being developed by Indian Paintbrush that will likely be a hit sales title at the American Film Market As previously reported by The Hollywood Reporter , Carey Mulligan is attached to star in what was formerly titled Nancy and Danny . James Marsh , the filmmaker behind the acclaimed documentary  Man on Wire , is on board to direct.

Casting News: Tamzin Merchant to star in ''Murder on the Home Front' and 'In Copenhagen'

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The lovely Tamzin Merchant has two new upcoming TV and film projects for 2013 . First, in a new ITV drama Murder on the Home Front , she co-stars with Patrick Kennedy ( Boardwalk Empire and Atonement ) and in another titled , In Copenhagen . Here are the following detailed info. for both of Tamzin Merchant 's upcoming TV and film projects via Tamzin Merchant Fan ... “Murder on the Home Front”: Patrick Kennedy (Boardwalk Empire) and Tamzin Merchant ( The Tudors ) will lead the cast of new ITV drama Murder on the Home Front .

Keira Knightley's 'Anna Karenina' and Kelly Reilly's 'Flight' New York City Premieres cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy!

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Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) was set to have its US Premiere in New York for this coming Tuesday, October 30th , but the forthcoming Hurricane Sandy has forced it to suspend its premiere and will reschedule for another evening or so. Kelly Reilly 's Flight film's New York Monday screening has been suspended as well. The National Hurricane Center said it expected the storm to swing inland, probably on Monday evening. The hurricane center reported that the storm had sustained winds of almost 75 miles an hour. (via New York Times ) According to this article today from Hollywood Reporter both Anna Karenina and Flight 's New York premieres has been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy... Hurricane Sandy in NYC Cancels Filming Permits, 'Anna Karenina' Premiere, Louis C.K. Show Looking further, Focus Features has suspended the New York City premiere

An international 'Skyfall' character poster of Judi Dench as 'M'

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Judi Dench finally got her own Skyfall   character poster (above) as " M ," an international version via IMPawards . Y ou can see character posters for Daniel Craig 's James Bond and other characters from Skyfall here . Skyfall  stars  Daniel Craig, Ben Whishaw, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Helen McCroy, Albert Finney, Ralph Fiennes  and  Javier Bardem.  Now playing in UK Cinemas (and according to Box Office Mojo on twitter : SKYFALL opened to an impressive $77.7 million overseas, which includes a nearly record-breaking $32.4M in the U.K. ) and is opening very soon in US Theaters November 9th! Can't wait to see this movie! Official synopsis for the new James Bond film,  Skyfall ... Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in  Skyfall , the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time.  In Skyfall , Bond’s loyalty to M ( Judi Dench ) is tested as her past comes back to haunt her.  As MI6 comes under a

On TV Tonight: Watch Rupert Friend in Homeland's Episode 5: Q&A

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Tonight, watch Rupert Friend in Episode 5: Q&A of the 6-time Primetime Emmy Award winner Homeland (Season 2) series at 10 PM ET on Showtime ! Season 2: Episode 5 - Q&A Brody finds himself prisoner again, but this time it's on American soil. Watch preview of Episode 5: Q&A and see Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn interrogating Damian Lewis ' Brody in a sneak peek clip: A Terrorist    See Season 2 Episodes 1-12 Titles and descriptions Also, see Q&A preview and sneak peek screen captures of RF below...

Photos: Judi Dench at 'Skyfall' Royal World Premiere

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Judi Dench , after attending the Skyfall photocall with some of her Skyfall co-stars, also attended the Royal World Premiere of the James Bond film "Skyfall" at the Royal Albert Hall on October 23, 2012 in London, England. Skyfall  stars  Daniel Craig, Ben Whishaw, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Helen McCroy, Albert Finney, Ralph Fiennes  and  Javier Bardem.  In UK Cinemas this tomorrow , October 26th and US Theaters November 9th! Check out some new photos of Judi Dench from the Skyfall Royal World Premiere below...

Sons and Daughters: Darcy and Fitzwilliam, Book Two (Volume 2) by Karen V. Wasylowski

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Looking for a new Pride and Prejudice sequel related novel to read? If so, check out Karen Wasylowski 's new and recently released/published book,  Sons and Daughters (sequel to Darcy and Fitzwilliam , a continuation of Jane Austen 's original Pride and Prejudice novel). Also, read... Karen Wasylowski: It All Began with a Battle Over The Remote (via Darcyholic Diversions ) Read more info. about Karen 's new book , Sons and Daughters (book cover photo by Karen V. Wasylowski) and the first book, Darcy and Fitzwilliam (book cover photo also via Karen V. Wasylowski) below...

Showtime's award winning series 'Homeland' renewed for Season 3!

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Great news for Rupert Friend 's Emmy Award winning series, Homeland . Not only that his debut appearance this past Sunday night on the series' season 2 , episode 4 delivered its most watched episode yet , the series, according to Deadline , has been picked up for a third season ! Looks like Rupert (who's American accent is quite impressive on this show!) is in great company and picked a great and award winning series to be part of. ‘Homeland’ Renewed For Third Season On the heels of sweeping the Primetime Emmys and scoring series highs with its second-season premiere , Showtime ‘s drama Homeland has been given a third-season pickup. The order is for 12 episodes. Last night, Homeland delivered its most-watched episode yet with 1.75 million viewers at 10 PM , edging its previous series high posted by the Season 2 premiere (1.73 million). Homeland ‘s second-season opener September 30 was up 60% from its Season 1 premiere, delivering 2.07 million viewers

Photos: Judi Dench at 'Skyfall' photocall in London

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  Judi Dench with co-stars Jarvier Bardem, Naomie Harrie, Daniel Craig, Berenice Marlohe attended the Skyfall Photocall at The Dorchester Hotel, London , Monday October 22, 2012 . Skyfall  stars  Daniel Craig, Ben Whishaw, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Helen McCroy, Albert Finney, Ralph Fiennes  and  Javier Bardem.  In UK Cinemas this Friday , October 26th and US Theaters November 9th! Official synopsis for the new James Bond film,  Skyfall ... Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in  Skyfall , the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time.  In Skyfall , Bond’s loyalty to M ( Judi Dench ) is tested as her past comes back to haunt her.  As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.  The film also stars Berenice Marlohe, Judi Dench , Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Helen McCroy, Albert Finney, and Ralph Fiennes. Check out a few new photos of Dame Judi Dench with her

On TV Tonight: Watch Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn in Episode 4 of 'Homeland'

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Tonight, watch Rupert Friend in his debut episode appearance in Episode 4: New Car Smell of the 6-time Primetime Emmy Award winner Homeland (Season 2) series at 10 PM ET on Showtime ! See previously posted First official 'Homeland' episode stills of Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn! Watch Rupert Friend as CIA Analyst Peter Quinn with Claire Danes ' Carrie Mathison in Homeland 's Episode 4: New Car Smell sneak peek below... (source: SHOWTIME ) Also, watch a preview of H omeland S2 E4: Next on Episode 4!

A few 'Flight' production stills featuring Kelly Reilly

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With its North American theatrical release just two weeks away from now, Flight starring Denzel Washington and Kelly Reilly , the official website has been updated with video clips , story , reviews , and gallery with several production stills , which featured Kelly in 3 of them. Also, Collider has Over 20 New Images from Robert Zemeckis’ FLIGHT with another still (not on the official website) of Kelly with Denzel Washington . Flight synopsis In this action-packed mystery thriller, Academy Award® winner , Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane? Flight is directed by Academy Award winner Robert Zemekis and stars Denzel Washington , Kelly Reilly , John

Watch: new trailer for 'Jack Reacher' starring Tom Cruise and Rosamund Pike!

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  A new full trailer for Jack Reacher starring Tom Cruise (as the title character) and Rosamund Pike (as Helen Rodin ) has just been released yesterday via Yahoo! Movies with a new UK poster via TotalFilm . Both of the film's website and facebook page has been slightly updated. The trailer looks great and Rosamund appears on it too! I've been wondering when the full trailer will be released for this one. Now, that it's here, I can't wait to see this movie! UPDATE: Check out and read this nice article of Rosamund from her co-star T om Cruise 's official blog/website : James Bond Girl Rosamund Pike Opens Up About Working On ‘Jack Reacher’ Jack Reacher opens in US (and Canada ) Theaters December 21st! See Worldwide Release Dates here! Watch the new trailer for Jack Reacher (and see trailer screen captures of RP as well) below...

A lovely surprise from Mr. Macfadyen on my mailbox!

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Who knew over a year later, I would hear back from today's birthday celebrant ! Yes, I'm talking about the handsome and very talented (one of my favorite actors) Matthew Macfadyen himself, especially when I least expected it! I just received a (surprise) reply from Matthew (on the eve of his birthday, of all days...) yesterday, late afternoon when I checked my mailbox! OMG! I can't believe I got a reply from Matthew!!! I had an Elizabeth Bennet stunned moment when I saw the familiar envelope (RSE) while opening my mailbox, lol...It was like getting an unexpected Darcy's Letter! Or in this case, Mr. Macfadyen's letter ...well, not exactly a letter, but a reply from him nonetheless...! So, it's a lovely gift to received from him (the day before his birthday), which makes me so happy even more to celebrate his special day today, as I've been busy preparing for his birthday celebratory marathon posts on Devoted P&P Fans FB page for today (as you can

Happy Birthday Matthew Macfadyen!

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Today ( October 17th ) is Matthew Macfadyen 's 38th birthday! Matthew , best known to us P&P Fans as Mr. Darcy of the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film , was born David Matthew Macfadyen in Great Yarmouth, Northfolk, England, UK in 1974 (38 years ago today). Happy Birthday Matthew Macfadyen!!! (Mr. Darcy!) Some interesting MM quotes talking about his iconic Darcy role/character (while you watch an MM Birthday tribute video ...though in Spanish, but it included an English translation/subtitles below)...

Watch: first sneak peek of Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn in 'Homeland'

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A first sneak peek clip of Rupert Friend in his debut episode appearance in Episode 4: New Car Smell of the 6-time Primetime Emmy Award winner Homeland (Season 2) series, which airs this coming Sunday October 21st at 10 PM ET on Showtime ! See previously posted First official 'Homeland' episode stills of Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn! Watch Rupert Friend (speaking in an impressive American accent!) as CIA Analyst Peter Quinn with Claire Danes ' Carrie Mathison in Homeland 's Episode 4: New Car Smell below... (source: SHOWTIME ) Also, watch a preview of H omeland S2 E4: Next on Episode 4!

Photos: Kelly Reilly at Closing Night Gala Presentation of 'Flight' - The 50th New York Film Festival

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Kelly Reilly attended the Closing Night Gala Presentation of her upcoming film "Flight" with Denzel Washington during the 50th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on October 14, 2012 in New York City . Two posters of Robert Zemeckis’ Flight starring Denzel Washington and  Kelly Reilly has been released recently via Empire Online (the UK version obviously included Kelly Reilly ) and HitFix (US version only featured Denzel Washington). John Goodman , Don Cheadle , and Melissa Leo also co-star. In theaters November 2nd ! See global release dates here ! Here’s the synopsis for Flight : In this action-packed mystery thriller, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was rea

Watch: New US trailer for 'Ripper Street' starring Matthew Macfadyen coming to BBC America January 2013!

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  The BBC America trailer for Ripper Street starring Matthew Macfadyen , Jerome Flynn , and Adam Rothenberg is now available online (via DarcyliciousYT ) and looks like the 8-part crime mini-series is not going to be shown this year, unfortunately, but sometime in January 2013 as the new 30 second trailer (with more clips and a dialogue now) indicates " Ripper Street coming in January !" Check out and watch the Ripper Street trailer below... (source: DarcyliciousYT )

Several more new 'Anna Karenina' on set and behind the scenes photos of Keira Knightley and Joe Wright

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  As Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) is getting closer and closer to its North American (US/Canada) theatrical release date of November 16th , just 31 more days!!! Several more of on set and behind the scenes photos of Keira Knightley , Joe Wright , Dario Marianelli , and the rest of AK cast (ie. Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Ruth Wilson , Emily Watson , etc.) and crew (ie. Tom Stoppard , Seamus McGarvey , Paul Webster , Tim Bevan , and Eric Fellner , etc.) has been released via Universal Pictures Spain , in addition to the BTS and set photos via W Magazine and Empire Online .  Check out some of them below...

Keira Knightley goes blonde for W Magazine's 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition

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Keira Knightley " rules the 2000's " and covers one of 4 separate covers (the other 3 are: Mia Wasikowska , Rooney Mara , and Scarlett Johansson ) for W Magazine 's ( November 2012 ) 40th Anniversary Issue , the collector's editio n. Keira 's W magazine cover photo above ^ via Oh No They Didn’t . English screen siren  Keira Knightley  lands one of four cover spots for  W magazine’s November 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition. Sporting bleached blonde hair, the ‘Anna Karenina‘ star is a regal beauty, as she gives her signature pout on the Steven Klein-lensed cover, inspired by the ’00s .

Movie Rumors: Is Joe Wright directing 'Houdini' biopic next?

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According to The LA Times , Joe Wright next feature film might just be “Houdini , ” a movie that Lionsgate's Summit is developing based on a biography called “The Secret Life of Houdini,” has attracted the interest of Golden Globe nominee Joe Wright . He is said to be in discussions with the studio about helming the movie. Read this article Can Joe Wright help 'Houdini' escape into the world? via The LA Times . This will be interesting, if this will be his next project. We shall see and will find out soon enough if this turned out to be true or just a rumor... In the meantime, Joe Wright just directed Brad Pitt in new ad campaign for Chanel’s iconic No. 5 perfume , which will will air for the first time next week, October 15th! Also, Joe Wright to make theatre directorial debut with Pinero's 'Trelawny of the Wells' And of course, Joe Wright 's upcoming Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew

First teaser poster and release date for Edgar Wright's 'The World's End' starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Rosamund Pike

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As previously posted here , Rosamund Pike has joined the cast of Edgar Wright ( Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Shaun of the Dead )'s The World's End film starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost , which started filming last September. Now, a teaser poster (to your left via Fandango ) has been released with US theatrical release date of October 25, 2013 and a UK Cinema release 2 months prior on August 14, 2013. The World's End also stars Martin Freeman , Paddy Considine ( Hot Fuzz ), and Eddie Marsan ( Sherlock Holmes ).  Here’s the official synopsis for  The World’s End : 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King, a 40-year old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their home town and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World’s End. As

New 'Anna Karenina' interviews with Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, and Joe Wright

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The Making Of did these new and quite recent interviews with our favorite trio, Keira Knightley , Matthew Macfadyen , and Joe Wright in a press junket for their upcoming film, Anna Karenina . Also, you can see KK and MM 's AK co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson Interview . I love Matthew 's new interview , his lovely smile, and quote about working with Joe and Keira again... "Great fun working with Joe as well...and Keira again after 7 years or so." ( Matthew Macfadyen ) Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) opens in US Theaters November 16th! Watch Keira , Mattthew , and Joe 's new interviews via Making Of promoting the AK film below...

New 'Anna Karenina' Behind The Scenes photo of Matthew Macfadyen and Joe Wright! (updated with new Keira & Matthew BTS photo!)

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As Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) is getting closer to its North American (US/Canada) theatrical release date of November 16th , just 34 more days! A new behind the scene photo of Matthew Macfadyen (Oblonsky) and director Joe Wright has surfaced via Universal Spain (and Luce | Darcylicious ), as you can see to your left here. UPDATED 10/13/12: Added new behind the scene photo of Keira & Matthew on the set of Anna Karenina with the crew via Universal Pictures Spain (<-- click the link as there are tons more JW and KK and AK cast and crew BTS there for you to check out as well!)...Scroll down to see it below! Next, Anna Karenina 's NYC premiere will be held October 30th and you can Win Two Tickets to 'Anna Karenina' New York Premiere from Vogue! ( hurry, today's the last day for your chance to enter and win! ) Also, Focus Features ' official Anna Kareni

Win Two Tickets to 'Anna Karenina' New York Premiere from Vogue!

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With ANNA KARENINA star Keira Knightley currently covers Vogue Magazine's October 2012 issue , Vogue Magazine is giving away 2 tickets to one lucky winner to the New York City Premiere of Anna Karenina to be held on October 30th . There will be one (1) winner. The prize is two (2) tickets to the New York City premiere of “Anna Karenina” on October 30, 2012. The approximate retail value of the prize is $27.00. Transportation, accommodation and other expense are not included. Enter for your chance to win the sweepstakes here . Apparently, today's the last day (and your last chance) for you to enter the giveaway! Vogue Magazine ‏ @ voguemagazine Win 2 tickets to the NYC premiere of Anna Karenina starring our Oct. cover Keira Knightley. Your last chance is Friday! http:// bit.ly/Ujvnpk

Photos: Keira Knightley with her 'Anna Karenina' dress at The V&A's Hollywood Costume Exhibition Photocall in London

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  Keira Knightley and Anna Karenina costume designer Jacqueline Durran ( Pride & Prejudice , Atonement ) pose with one of the 16 costumes Keira wore in their upcoming film Anna Karenina at the V&A 's Hollywood Costume exhibition - photo call , yesterday, October 9, 2012 in London, England. It will be featured in the new Hollywood Costume exhibition at the V&A museum , which opens on October 20th . The Anna Karenina film opens in the US next month, November 16th ! Here's London Evening Standard 's article about... Keira and her Karenina dress One of the dresses Keira Knightley wore in the recent film adaptation of Anna Karenina will be on display in the forthcoming Hollywood Costume exhibition at the V&A. The film was directed by Joe Wright and co-starred Jude Law. The exhibition includes costumes of more than 100 of the most unforgettable film characters from a century of Hollywood filmmaking, 1912–2012, from Charlie Chaplin throug

First official 'Homeland' episode stills of Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn!

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The 6-time Primetime Emmy Award winner Homeland (Season 2) - premiered last September 30th at 10 PM ET/PT on Showtime and it was a great start! It previously aired episode 2 and episode 3  will be airing this coming Sunday, October 14th. As previously posted here , Rupert Friend has joined the ensemble cast of Claire Danes , Damain Lewis , and Mandy Patinkin recently and will be a regular in the second season of this Emmy award winning series. He will be playing a CIA Analyst character named Peter Quinn (could he be Matthew Macfadyen/Tom Quinn 's cousin from Spooks/MI-5 series? To quote RF 's P&P character Wickham , "Perhaps," lol). Anyway, I've seen episode one (of Season 2) and I didn't see him nor did it appear he was in episode 2. He's unlikely to be in episode 3, but it now looks like he will make his debut episode appearance in episode 4 ! The new episode stills for episode 4 (via IMDB ) featured him in a couple stills with co-star

Watch: "PRIDE and PREJUDICE" Fashion & Movie tribute to Cannes Film Festival 2012

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While this video was posted last May 16, 2012 as the Cannes Film Festival 2012 was held from May 16-27 , 2012 in Cannes, France...it's very interesting that I just noticed this (well, thanks to Emilia Ravenna on FB for sharing this interesting link! ) and that our very own Mr. Darcy ,  Matthew Macfadyen himself was just there yesterday in Cannes for Ripper Street . This video showed clips from the P&P Diaries or The Bennet Family featurette from the movie's DVD extras side by side a fashion show. Watch below a video of "PRIDE and PREJUDICE" Fashion & Movie tribute to Cannes Film Festival 2012 via FashionChannel   video description: "PRIDE and PREJUDICE" Fashion & Movie tribute to Cannes Film Festival 2012 by FashionChannel Pride and Prejudice has engendered numerous adaptations. Some of the notable film versions include that of 1940 starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier,[20] (based in part on Helen Jerome's 1

Joe Wright directs Brad Pitt in new ad campaign for Chanel’s iconic No. 5 perfume

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According to Marie Claire , Brad Pitt (with Joe Wright on the Chanel set photo above ^, photo By Sam Taylor-Wood for CHANEL via WWD ) is the first man to ever front a campaign for Chanel ’s iconic No. 5 perfume and the groundbreaking advert will debut this month mid-October. The TV ad, shot by Atonement and Anna Karenina director Joe Wright , will air for the first time on 15 October. Read full article here . Watch Brad Pitt in three teaser videos (via The Cut ) for the upcoming Joe Wright-directed Chanel No. 5 commercial ! Speaking of Joe Wright , directing Brad Pitt in a Chanel commercial, not only did he helmed Keira Knightley in 3 films , their own literary trilogy: Pride & Prejudice , Atonement , and the upcoming film Anna Karenina , he also previously directed her in two Chanel videos , the TV commercials ( 2007 and 2011 ) for Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle campaign and Women's Aid - Domestic Violence Ad 2009 PSA commercial .

Eight LOVE postcard posters for Joe Wright's 'Anna Karenina'

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  Focus Features has released via Yahoo! Movies eight LOVE postcards/posters for Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen )..  Each LOVE postcard (though a lil' spoilerish ...) highlights a different kind of love featured in the movie. Interesting posters postcards! But wait...they're missing one more postcard, a sibling love ( Anna & Oblonsky ) postcard ! UPDATED 10/9/12: Since siblings Anna and Oblonsky didn't have an official one, I made my own version of AK "sibling love" postcard collage...see it below the official limited edition love postcards ! Writer Tom Stoppard on love : “There is love, mother love, baby love, sibling love, carnal love, love of Russia, and so forth. The word ‘love’ is central to the book, and to our movie.” (via Anna Karenina Official Facebook page) Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Kelly MacDonald , Alicia Vikander , Domhnal Gleeson ,

Photos: Matthew Macfadyen at MIPCOM 2012 photocall for 'Ripper Street'

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Matthew Macfadyen was at Cannes (France) earlier today to attend MIPCOM 2012 . Matthew was there with his Ripper Street co-stars Adam Rothenberg and Jerome Flynn and did a photocall for their upcoming TV series Ripper Street , as part of the international MIPCOM audiovisual trade show at the Palais des Festivals, in Cannes, southeastern France, on October 8, 2012 . Check out new MM photos from a pre-interview and photocall with his Ripper Street co-stars below...

Watch: new 'Skyfall' trailer featuring Adele's James Bond theme song 'Let Sky Fall'

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A new U.S. poster above ^ for Skyfall (starring Daniel Craig and Judi Dench ) was recently released and now the theme song (same title) from this film is co-written and performed by multiple Grammy award winner, British singer Adele was released last Friday October 5th , in celebration of World Bond Day , which marks the film franchise’s 50th anniversary . Check out and listen to ADELE - SKYFALL or watch (and see lyrics to it as well) the embedded videos below. I must say, upon my first listen, the song is really good, and is very catchy too!I have listened to it a few times now or so. Skyfall  stars  Daniel Craig, Ben Whishaw, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Helen McCroy, Albert Finney, Ralph Fiennes  and  Javier Bardem.  In UK Cinemas October 26th and US Theaters November 9th! Official synopsis for the new James Bond film,  Skyfall ... Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in  Skyfall , the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all t

New posters for 'Flight' starring Denzel Washington and Kelly Reilly

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Two new posters for Robert Zemeckis’ Flight starring Denzel Washington and  Kelly Reilly has been released today via Empire Online (UK version above ^ obviously included Kelly Reilly ) and HitFix (US version only featured Denzel Washington). John Goodman , Don Cheadle , and Melissa Leo also co-star. In theaters November 2nd ! See global release dates here ! Here’s the synopsis for Flight : In this action-packed mystery thriller, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault, and what really happened on that plane?

Watch: new Matthew Macfadyen 'Anna Karenina' Interview!

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Here's a new (and always lovely to watch) Matthew Macfadyen interview for Anna Karenina via Buzz Sugar . Matthew Macfadyen Says "It Was Surreal" Being Reunited With Keira Knightley For Anna Karenina Matthew Macfadyen stars with Keira Knightley in November's Anna Karenina , but their onscreen relationship is markedly different than the last time the actors costarred together, when they played love interests in Pride and Prejudice . Now, the two play brother and sister, and when I chatted with Macfadyen about the film, he talked about how surreal it was to reunite with her and director Joe Wright. Watch as Macfadyen talks up his talented costars, including Jude Law , along with how much fun he had playing his boisterous character. Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ). Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Kelly MacDonald , Alicia Vikander , Domhnal Gleeson , Olivia Williams

Watch: new 'Anna Karenina' behind the scenes video featuring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Joe Wright, and more!

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New behind the scenes  Anna Karenina video (via Establishing The Shot ) featuring the cast and crew of Anna Karenina including Keira Knightley , Matthew Macfadyen , Joe Wright , cinematographer Seamus McGarvey , production designer Sarah Greenwood , Jude Law , Ruth Wilson , and Kelly Macdonald . Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ). Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Kelly MacDonald , Alicia Vikander , Domhnal Gleeson , Olivia Williams , Emily Watson , and Michelle Dockery co-star. Now playing in UK Cinemas and opens in select US Theaters November 16th ! Check out and watch the new AK BTS video below...

P&P Blog Update: Just Joined Tumblr and Pinterest!

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Expanding my social network hangout and knowledge, I've just joined Tumblr (Follow me under First Impressions ) and Pinterest (feel free to LIKE and pin or repin my blog posts here and pins there!) late last night. As if Devoted P&P fan page on facebook , Twitter and this blog aren't keeping me busy enough, lol. Well, gotta keep up with the times as I'm always late on joining this other social networks. It took me long enough to join FB (which by the way, just reached 2000+ LIKES! yesterday! Yay!)...so might as well get with the program and on board with Tumblr and Penterest, which I've been contemplating on joining lately as I thought the trio of fb, twitter, and this blog are already enough (and takes a lot of time as they are) for me, but I guess not. Tumblr and Penterest were so tempting me, I couldn't delay my not joining of them any longer and so I finally caved in and joined, lol. So far, I'm enjoying and getting a hang of them. They&#

Photos: Matthew Macfadyen at Roma Fiction Fest 2012

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Matthew Macfadyen just attended earlier today the Roma Fiction Fest 2012 in Rome, Italy. He looks so very handsome in a blue suit! Matthew was there for BBC Worldwide to promote and attend the premiere of his upcoming crime drama, the 8-part TV mini-series, Ripper Street . UPDATED 10/8/12: Watch a new interview from  Redazione Cinefilos  of Matthew Macfadyen talking of Ripper Street during the Romafictionfest 2012 . Check out MM 's new photos via Roma Fiction Fest 2012 below...

Happy Birthday Rupert Friend!

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Today ( October 1st ) is the 31st birthday of Rupert Friend (aka P&P 05 's own Mr. Wickham ). Rupert Friend was born October 1st, 1981 in Oxfordshire, England, UK. Rupert wrote , co-produced , and directed the short film Steve starring Colin Firth , Keira Knightley , and Tom Mison . In theaters now! Also, he recently joined (as a regular) the 6-time Emmy Award winning drama series Homeland (Season 2) , which just premiered last night at 10 PM ET/PT on Showtime . He plays the new agent Peter Quinn . Happy Birthday Rupert Friend!!! Worth re-posting here are these interesting RF info I previously posted... A multi-talented actor/writer/director ( he can sing too! Watch him sing in Mrs. Palfrey and listen to him sing in Lullaby movies!), Rupert has two short films (he co-wrote and co-produced) titled The Suicide Brothers (2010 with Keira Knightley and   Tom Mison co-starred with him) and Steve (2011) starring Colin Firth , Keira Knightley , an