Watts will be presented with the award at the Awards Gala on January 5th.
“We’re delighted to pay tribute to Naomi Watts, one of the most gifted and versatile performers to grace the screen,” stated Palm Springs International Film Festival chairman Harold Matzner. “The Impossible, the true story of the tsunami that stunned the world with its fury, is the vehicle for Ms. Watts to display the talent and sensitivity that cinema lovers have come to expect and appreciate from her. It is our honor to present the 2013 Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award to Naomi Watts, for a performance worthy of an Oscar nomination.”
The 2013 PSIFF runs January 3th – 14th.
The Impossible Plot:
“Maria (Watts), Henry (McGregor) and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of December 26th, as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas festivities the night before, a terrifying roar rises up from the center of the earth. As Maria freezes in fear, a huge wall of black water races across the hotel grounds toward her.
Based on a true story, The Impossible is the unforgettable account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. But the true-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion, courage and simple kindness that Maria and her family encounter during the darkest hours of their lives. Both epic and intimate, devastating and uplifting, The Impossible is a journey to the core of the human heart.”
Source: PSIFF
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Naomi Watts to Receive Achievement Award at the Palm Springs Festival
Behind the Scenes of ‘The Impossible’ Starring Naomi Watts
Summit Entertainment’s released a behind-the-scenes look at The Impossible, the incredible story of one family’s fight to survive the devastating 2004 tsunami. Cast members Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor discuss the film along with director J.A. Bayona (The Orphanage) and the real woman Watts portrays in the film.
The Plot: “Maria (Watts), Henry (McGregor), and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of December 26th, as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas festivities the night before, a terrifying roar rises up from the center of the earth. As Maria freezes in fear, a huge wall of black water races across the hotel grounds toward her.
Based on a true story, The Impossible is the unforgettable account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. But the true-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion, courage and simple kindness that Maria and her family encounter during the darkest hours of their lives. Both epic and intimate, devastating and uplifting, The Impossible is a journey to the core of the human heart.”
Ang Lee and James Cameron Talk Life of Pi and 3D
20th Century Fox presents this new video featuring the director of Life of Pi Ang Lee and 3D advocate James Cameron discussing the 3D film and how the format was applied to this big screen adaptation of the bestselling book. Life of Pi starring newcomer Suraj Sharma arrives in theaters on November 21, 2012.
The Plot
Life of Pi takes us through a young man’s incredible adventure – at turns thrilling and spiritual; joyous and harrowing; humorous and tragic. Audiences will follow Pi Patel as he travels from an exotic zoo in India on a voyage across the Pacific, where he survives a shipwreck and is cast adrift in a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger as his only company. Adrift in an endless expanse of ocean, Pi struggles to survive and train his companion, landing on a magical island that offers the two their only respite on their desperate journey.
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‘Kourtney and Kim Take Miami’ Premieres in January
Because E! believes you can never have too much of the Kardashians, the network’s targeting a January 2013 premiere date for the newest series from the ‘celebrity’ family: Kourtney & Kim Take Miami. According to E!, the family’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians seventh season finale was the most watched of the season with 3.6 million viewers – so apparently not everyone is over the Kardashians.
The new series will feature Kourtney, her kids Mason and Penelope, and her boyfriend Scott as they share a Miami mansion with sibling, Kim.
Per the network: “After the recent grand opening of the DASH boutique on Melrose in Los Angeles, and the continued success of the DASH store in New York City, the two businesswomen are intent on bringing the DASH Miami boutique up to snuff. In addition to preparing for her The X Factor co-hosting duties, business partner and younger sister Khloé will also visit the city throughout the season to check in on her sisters and make sure her investment in DASH is protected and her opinion is heard. While in Miami, Scott will continue to build his portfolio by exploring the possibility of opening a restaurant there.
Can all three sisters, along with two little ones and Scott, live harmoniously together or is another Kardashian storm about to hit Miami?”
Nicholas Brendon Joins The Morningside Monster
Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing ‘Xander’ on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Amber Chaney have signed on to the cast of The Morningside Monster, a thriller directed by Chris Ethridge from a script by Jayson Palmer. Brendon and Chaney join Robert Pralgo, Catherine Taber and Tiffany Shepis in the film which is set to begin shooting later this month in Atlanta, GA.
Commenting on the casting, writer/producer Palmer said, “We are extremely excited to add the immense talents of Nicholas and Amber to our already extraordinary cast.”
The Plot:
The Morningside Monster unfolds around the discovery of a brutally murdered corpse in the woods of the otherwise-peaceful small town of Morningside, NJ. Racing against time, Sheriff Tom Haulk and his deputy, Klara Austin, embark on a desperate journey to catch the killer, pitting them against friends, enemies and even each other. Brendon will play Mark Matthews, the history teacher at the local high school. Chaney will portray his wife, Abby, a town fixture known for her strength in the face of adversity.
Source: Making Monster Productions, LLC
Frightened Rabbit Set to Release Pedestrian Verse in February
Frightened Rabbit’s fourth studio album, Pedestrian Verse, will be released in the US on February 5, 2013. Scott Hutchison (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Billy Kennedy (bass), Andy Monaghan (guitar/keys), Grant Hutchison (drums) and Gordon Skene (guitar/keys) recorded the new album in Rockfield, South Wales, with Leo Abrahams producing.
Discussing the new album, Hutchison said, “The title is taken from a lyric in ‘State Hospital.’ I felt it was a nicely faceted title, with enough layered meaning to remain open to interpretation. Above all though, it was a gauntlet I threw down for myself. If you call your album Pedestrian Verse, you can’t settle for any old lyric. It forced me to better myself. In fact, I think we all stepped up on this album and I believe that our producer Leo Abrahams had a major role in that step. He threw our music into areas we had not previously imagined. More than any other record we’ve done this has been a genuine journey of discovery into new ways of working in order to develop and fully realize each of the songs. As a result, I think Pedestrian Verse the strongest and most interesting record we’ve made to date.”
The band’s most recent release was the State Hospital EP which dropped in September 2012.
In addition to revealing the track list and release date, Frightened Rabbit also confirmed they’ll be back touring the US in the spring.
Frightened Rabbit Pedestrian Verse Track List
1. Acts Of Man
2. Backyard Skulls
3. Holy
4. The Woodpile
5. Late March, Death March
6. December’s Traditions
7. Housing (In)
8. Dead Now
9. State Hospital
10. Nitrous Gas
11. Housing (Out)
12. Oil Slick
SOURCE: Atlantic Records
SNL Video: Jeremy Renner and The Avengers
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—Posted by Rebecca Murray
‘Homeland’ Season 2 Episode 8 Preview
Homeland season two continues to one-up itself with each new episode, and episode eight – “I’ll Fly Away” – looks to be no exception to that rule. Episode eight premieres on November 18, 2012 at 10pm (ET/PT).
The Plot:
Brody (Damian Lewis) heads towards a serious meltdown as he struggles to keep his complicated alliances clear. Against Quinn’s orders, Carrie (Claire Danes) stages a risky intervention to keep Brody in line.
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Joe Biden Shows Up on Parks and Recreation
Vice President Joe Biden put in a cameo appearance on the November 15, 2012 episode of Parks and Recreation, thrilling Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope, and setting up a very awkward moment in which Leslie nearly kisses him.
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Details on Parks and Recreation:
In the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department, Leslie’s office mates include Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe), a health nut who wants to live to be 150 years old, and Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari), a fashion-obsessed wannabe player whose greatest dream is to own his own nightclub. Leslie’s boss, Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman), hates the very government he works for, and sports one of the most impressive moustaches on primetime television. Rounding out the cast are Leslie’s love interest, Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott), her best friend, Ann (Rashida Jones), shoeshine boy extraordinaire Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt), and his wife, April (Aubrey Plaza), who doubles as Ron’s sullen assistant. Also starring are Retta as the fun-loving Donna Meagle and Jim O’Heir as the department’s punching bag, Jerry Gergich.
Source: NBC
Music Spotlight On: Daylight by Maroon 5
Maroon 5 was the musical guest on the November 17, 2012 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, performing “Pay Phone” and “Daylight” on the show hosted by Jeremy Renner. And Adam Levine, further padding his budding acting career, even showed up in a skit as himself.
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(NBC has taken the video down and it’s not available at this time.)
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