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Colin Firth on That Lake Scene from ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Colin Firth on the Lake Scene from Pride and Prejudice
Actor Colin Firth during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on April 7, 2014 (Photo by: Nathaniel Chadwick/NBC)

Last summer, Colin Firth’s emergence from a lake wearing a clinging, wet white T-shirt in Pride and Prejudice was voted as the most memorable dramatic moment in the history of British television. However, while visiting The Tonight Show on April 7, 2014 Firth said that scene which was supposedly so memorable never, ever happened. He never emerged from a lake wearing a white T-shirt in Pride and Prejudice.

“It never happened. This moment…it was voted the most memorable moment in some poll in English television history and just how memorable it is it never happened. I never got out of a lake in a wet shirt,” said Firth when shown photos of the statue honoring the moment by Jimmy Fallon.

“They’ve turned me into Ursula Andress coming out in the Bond film. A stunt guy jumped into a kind of alki-ridden pond and then it cut to me looking a little damp. They took a plastic spritzer and went, ‘Oh, look like you’ve just been for a swim.’ We played a bit of dialogue and nobody had any plans for it or anything, and then it got sort of singled out as a memorable moment. And then as time went on, it got more memorable and the rest of it got less memorable. And now 20 years later it’s the only thing that happened and they’ve added the emergence from the lake, which actually never took place.”

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And here’s a clip of the “Lake Scene” which proves Firth’s memory is better than the television audience.




‘Marco Polo’ to Feature an International Cast

Lorenzo Richelmy Stars in Marco Polo
Lorenzo Richelmy stars in ‘Marco Polo’ (Photo Courtesy of The Weinstein Company/Netflix)

The Weinstein Company and Netflix have revealed the cast for the upcoming adventure series Marco Polo coming to Netflix in late 2014. Lorenzo Richelmy will star as Marco Polo in a cast that includes Benedict Wong, Zhu Zhu, Tom Wu, Remy Hii, and Rick Yune.

Filming is currently underway on the epic series, which will shoot in Italy, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia.

The Weinstein Company is producing the 10-episode first season. John Fusco (Forbidden Kingdom, Young Guns) created the series and is executive producing along with Harvey Weinstein and Dan Minahan. Minahan is also on board to direct two episodes. Kon-Tiki‘s filmmaking team of Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg are set to direct episodes one and two of Marco Polo.

“Television audiences today are more discerning than ever before both in terms of character and the scope of the worlds those characters live in. We are proud to present a series that rivals some of the most successful films we’ve ever made. Marco Polo is a figure all have heard of, but few truly know, and we are excited to introduce him to the world. And we are shooting all over the world. From the sweeping vistas of Kazakhstan which act as backdrop for the wars and conquests of Kublai Khan to the intimate moments within the alleys and canals of Marco’s hometown of Venice, Italy, this is spectacle in the truest sense of the word,” said Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company.

“John, Dan, Joachim, Espen and our partners at The Weinstein Company are elevating the art of storytelling and delivering cinematic quality that we’re certain our members will enjoy,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. “In this commanding, epic story of Marco Polo, through the magnetic cast they’ve assembled, the spectacular martial arts work they are showcasing and the exotic locations that serve as a backdrop, they have really outdone themselves.”

The Plot: The famed explorer’s journey takes him to the center of a brutal war in 13th-century China, a world replete with exotic martial arts, political skullduggery, spectacular battles and sexual intrigue.

Justin Timberlake Adds New 2014 Fall North America Tour Dates

Justin Timberlake 20/20 Experience World Tour PosterJustin Timberlake officially announced new North American tour dates for this 20/20 Experience World Tour. The 14 new fall dates are all in November and December 2014, with ticket sales kicking off on April 14th.
 
THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE WORLD TOUR – NORTH AMERICA FALL 2014
 
Nov. 20 – Portland, OR at MODA Center
 
Nov. 22 – Oakland, CA at Oracle Arena
 
Nov. 24 – Los Angeles, CA at The Forum


Nov. 28 – Las Vegas, NV at MGM Grand Garden Arena
 
Dec. 1 – Houston, TX at Toyota Center
 
Dec. 3 – Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center
 
Dec. 5 – Oklahoma City, OK at Chesapeake Energy Arena
 
Dec. 8 – Chicago, IL at United Center
 
Dec. 10 – Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre
 
Dec. 13 – Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun
 
Dec. 14 – Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center
 
Dec. 17 – Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center
 
Dec. 19 – Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena
 
Dec. 20 – Atlanta, GA at Gwinnett Center
 
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There’s a ‘Creep’ Trilogy in the Works

Creep Trilogy in the Works
A scene from 'Creep'

RADiUS-TWC, Blumhouse Productions, and the Duplass Brothers will be teaming up on a Creep trilogy. Creep debuted at the South by Southwest Film Festival and stars co-writer Mark Duplass in what’s dubbed a “unique two-man psychological thriller.” Co-writer Patrick Brice directed the film and Jason Blum (Insidious, Sinister, Paranormal Activity) produced Creep.

“We jumped at the opportunity to work with Mark again and Jason’s involvement was icing on the cake,” said RADiUS co-presidents Tom Quinn and Jason Janego. “Creep is wry and unnerving with a shock ending that one has come to expect from Blumhouse. The film played through the roof at SXSW and it was abundantly clear that audiences have a huge appetite for these characters.”

“I’m a huge fan of the renegade tactics of Blumhouse and RADiUS, and I couldn’t be more psyched to partner with them on this utterly insane new franchise,” said Duplass.

And producer Blum added, “Mark and Patrick made a smart, fresh, and terrifying film and we are excited to partner with RADiUS-TWC on sharing it with audiences while we continue to expand the Creep world.”

Now that Creep‘s been picked up by RADiUS-TWC, production will begin on installments two and three.

The Plot: “Looking for work, Aaron (Brice) comes across a cryptic online ad: $1,000 for the day. Filming service. Discretion is appreciated. Low on cash and full of naiveté he drives to a cabin in a remote mountain town where he meets Josef (Duplass), his cinematic subject for the day. Josef is sincere and the project seems heartfelt, so Aaron begins to film. But as the day goes on, it becomes clear that Josef may not be who he says.

Watch the First 10 Minutes of Stage Fright

Stage Fright Movie Trailer
A scene from 'Stage Fright' (Photo © Magnet Releasing)
Magnet Releasing invites movie fans (over 18 as it’s a restricted clip) to check out the first 10 minutes from the horror musical Stage Fright from writer/director Jerome Sable. Starring Allie MacDonald, Douglas Smith, Brandon Uranowitz, Minnie Driver and Meat Loaf – yes, that Meat Loaf – Stage Fright will be released on iTunes and On Demand on May 9, 2014.
 
The Plot:
 
Starry-eyed teenager Camilla Swanson wants to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a Broadway diva, but she’s stuck working in the kitchen of a snobby performing arts camp. Determined to change her destiny, she sneaks in to audition for the summer showcase and lands a lead role in the play, but just as rehearsals begin, blood starts to spill, and Camilla soon finds herself terrified by the horror of musical theatre.
 
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You’ll Have at Least One More Season to Check Into Bates Motel

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Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore star in A&E's "Bates Motel." (Photo by A&E / Copyright 2014)
A&E Network is so pleased with the ratings for season two of Bates Motel they’ve renewed the show for a third season. A&E Network Executive Vice President and General Manager David McKillop made the official announcement, saying, “The incredible writing team and talented Bates Motel cast has made this series one of the most compelling original dramas on television. The brilliant twists and turns of the past two seasons keep its loyal fan base coming back for more. We are so proud of the show.”
 
Season two kicked off in March and has been generating an average of 4.6 million viewers. That’s good enough to make the series the network’s #1 all-time drama among viewers ages 18 through 49.
 
Filming on the 10 episode third season will take place this fall. Series stars Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates and Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates will be back in the lead roles.
 
The Plot:
 
Bates Motel, inspired by Hitchcock’s genre-defining film, Psycho, is a contemporary exploration of the formative years of Norman Bates, relationship with his mother, Norma, and the world they inhabit. Viewers will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn first-hand how Norma helped forge the most famous serial killer of them all.


Source: A&E Network
 
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Zombies Series Coming to Life on Syfy

Syfy LogoThe undead will be at the center of a new zombie series coming to Syfy this fall. The new action horror series, Z Nation, has received a 13 episode run, with Karl Schaefer (Eerie Indiana, Eureka, The Dead Zone) on board as showrunner and executive director.
 
Z Nation will take viewers where no zombie has gone before,” explained Schaefer. The series will focus on life after a zombie apocalypse but will add “a sense of hope to the horror of the apocalypse – our everyday heroes take the fight to the zombies. It’ll be an epic journey unlike anything you’ve seen before,” said Schaefer.
 
In making the announcement, Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Programming, Syfy, said: “Z Nation is a unique new journey into the long established zombie genre. Instead of existential despair, the series offers hope that somehow, some way, humanity will not only survive, but triumph. In producing their first ever weekly series, our long-time partners The Asylum have created a different way of telling an iconic story.”
 
The Plot:
 
In Z Nation, three years have passed since the zombie virus has gutted the country, and a team of everyday heroes must transport the only known survivor of the plague from New York to California, where the last functioning viral lab waits for his blood. Although the antibodies he carries are the world’s last, best hope for a vaccine, he hides a dark secret that threatens them all. With humankind’s survival at stake, the ragtag band embarks on a journey of survival across three thousand miles of rusted-out post-apocalyptic America.


Z Nation is a dynamic ensemble drama that will plunge viewers into a fully-imagined post-zombie America and take them on an adventure with a diverse group of richly-drawn characters. As the reluctant heroes learn to work as a team and battle ever-more-menacing zombies, their flaws, idiosyncrasies, and moral dilemmas will ultimately become the heart of the show.
 
Source: Syfy
 
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Peter Mayhew’s Back as Chewbacca!

Solo: A Star Wars Story Chewbacca Poster
Poster of Chewbacca in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’

It just wouldn’t be right if Chewbacca was played by anyone other than Peter Mayhew, and The Hollywood Reporter says he is in fact going to be reprising his role as the furriest sidekick in the Star Wars universe. THR, which also confirmed this past weekend that production is already underway on Star Wars: Episode VII, confirmed the rumors that Mayhew would be back as the most famous Wookie in the world for the new Star Wars films.

J.J. Abrams is directing from a script he wrote with Lawrence Kasdan. Disney and Lucasfilm have set a December 18, 2015 release date for the return of the Star Wars franchise in theaters.

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed in March that the new Star Wars film will be set 30 years after the events of Episode VI. R2-D2 is returning, and the lead characters will be played by new actors to the Star Wars universe.

‘The Quiet Ones’ New Clip: “Burning”

Lionsgate’s just unveiled this new clip titled “Burning” from the horror/thriller The Quiet Ones based on true events. Arriving in theaters on April 25, 2014, The Quiet Ones was directed by John Pogue and stars Sam Claflin, Erin Richards, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Jared Harris, and Olivia Cooke.

The Plot:

From the producer who brought you The Woman In Black and Let Me In comes the unnerving tale of The Quiet Ones. Tucked away in an estate outside of London, Professor Coupland, along with a team of university students conduct an “experiment” on Jane Harper, a young girl who harbors unspeakable secrets. What dark forces they uncover are more terrifying than any of them expected.

Syfy Announces New Mythological Series Olympus

Syfy LogoFilming will take place this summer on a brand new mythological drama titled Olympus coming to Syfy in 2015. The network’s given the go-ahead to a 13 episode season one run of the series, with writer/director Nick Willing working on episode one. Olympus will be executive produced by Matthew O’Connor and Robert Halmi Sr (Gulliver’s Travels), with Syfy, Reunion Pictures and Great Point Media teaming up on the project.
 
Olympus is a fantastic blend of action, intense thrills, creatures and great story telling. It will feature characters from mythology in a way never before imagined,” said Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Programming, Syfy. “It’s an excellent complement to our roster of programming and we can’t wait to share the adventures of Hero with the Syfy audience.”
 
“I’m thrilled that the team of Willing, O’Connor and Halmi are together on another exciting Syfy project. With the success of Tinman, Neverland and Alice, we are confident that this will be another epic adventure for television,” stated Halmi Sr.
 
The Plot:


Olympus will tell the story of how a few brave men and women banished the Gods to the realm of the unconscious – a place they called the Underworld or the Kingdom of Hades. The series will follow the protagonist on his journey as he gradually transforms from a fresh-faced and raw young man through the dramatic experiences of betrayal, love, disappointment, empowerment and exile, until he emerges a ruthless leader of men, and a match for the Gods themselves.
 
Source: Syfy
 
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