The 2015 film written and directed by Woody Allen is still wrapped in mystery. We’ve done a big wrap up and noted some of the wider cast (and everything we know). We now have more details on the supporting cast. The main stars are Jamie Blackley, Joaquín Phoenix, Parker Posey and Emma Stone. Previously we […]
Magic In The Moonlight DVD, Blu-Ray, Digital Out Now
Magic In the Moonlight, the latest film written and directed by Woody Allen, is finally hitting the home market with releases in the US, Canada and Australia. DVD, Blu-Ray and digital versions are now all available from these markets. Two special features are available on the physical versions and the US version on iTunes. They […]
Dec News Bits 1: Chris Rock, Sally Hawkins, Andrew Dice Clay, Josh Brolin, Freida Pinto, Jeffrey Kurland, Ingmar Bergman and more
A very big edition of news bits – our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Mordecai Lawner has passed away. The actor, who played Woody Allen’s father in Annie Hall, was aged 86. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety has a write ups. So we could easily have called this the […]
Magic In the Moonlight Update: $34m, DVD Releases
Magic In the Moonlight, the newest film written and directed by Woody Allen, is wrapping up its cinematic run. Five months on from when it first opened in the US, it is set to open in its very last countries this week. Before that though, ‘Magic In the Moonlight‘ has currently grossed $34,207,720 worldwide. The […]
Second Clip From The Stand-Up Years 1964-1968
The Stand-Up Years 1964-1968 is a new collection of Woody Allen’s stand-up albums from his pre-filmmaking years. We’ve already had one clip of the bonus materials. We now have a second taken from the new set. As reported, the new collection will feature interviews with Woody Allen, conducted by Robert Weide for Woody Allen: A Documentary. […]
New DVD Set ‘The Woody Allen Collection’ Out Now
A new DVD set of Woody Allen films is released this month in the US. The five disc set from Sony Pictures Classics is called ‘The Woody Allen Collection‘ and features some of his most recent films. Five films are included in the new set – Whatever Works, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, […]
Woody Allen Jazz Band Adds Date In Badajoz, Spain
Woody Allen and his long time band – the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band – are returning to Europe this December. Following dates already announced for Monte Carlo and Barcelona, they have added a third in Badajoz, Spain. The concert takes place on 30th December, and will be held at the Palacio de Congressos. […]
Woody Allen Stand-Up Years 1964-1968 New Clip, Moves To Jan
Woody Allen started his career as a stand-up comic, and before making films he released three acclaimed stand-up albums. Those three albums, as well as audio extras, will be released in a new package. Previously announced for November, it has now moved back to January. We also have the first clip. The new set is […]
Happy 79th Birthday, Woody Allen
Woody Allen turns 79 today! Yes, next year is a much nicer looking number, but we still wish him all the very best on this day. Allen’s 79th year was a dramatic one. His year started with Blue Jasmine and Cate Blanchett winning all the awards she could. He followed it up with his 44th […]
Nov News Bits: Joel Schumacher, John Leguizamo, Adam Brody and more
Our (usually) twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen news bits from around the web. It’s been a light month so we are wrapping up all of November in one go. Writer/Director Joel Schumacher recently paid tribute to Woody Allen. He was speaking at the London Screenwriter’s Festival and was covered by the blog London, […]
Woody Allen And Band Adds Monte Carlo Date December 2014
Last week, Woody Allen and the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band announced a concert date in Spain. That concert visit is now turning into a tour, with a second date added – in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The performance will take place at Opéra Garnier in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. It will be on the 29th December […]
Woody Allen And Band To Perform In Barcelona On NYE
Woody Allen is returning to Europe for a very special concert on New Year’s Eve. He will perform with his regular band, The Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band, at the Liceu Opera House on New Year’s Eve. The concert is part of the first Suite Festival BCN Music Experience, a festival that hopes to […]
Joaquín Phoenix Talks Working With Woody Allen
Joaquín Phoenix is starring in the 2015 film to be written and directed by Woody Allen, due out in 2015 . In a new interview with Playboy, Phoenix has talked about his experience working with Allen. PLAYBOY: How did starring in Woody Allen’s new movie work out for you? PHOENIX: He’s not at all like […]
Woody Allen’s 2015 Film Plot Details @ AFM
Woody Allen is currently wrapping up his 2015 film. We know it stars Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone. We now have a small confirmation about the plot. The 2015 film made it’s way to the American Film Market this week. A place for films to find distributors, it means the film is now public and […]
Magic In The Moonlight Update: $30m Worldwide Box Office
Magic In the Moonlight, the 2014 film written and directed by Woody Allen, is rolling out it’s release across Europe, a little over three months after it first premiered in the US. We have an update on where it’s sitting, box office-wise. ‘Magic In the Moonlight‘ has now earned $29,1531,375 worldwide. North America makes up […]
Oct News Bits 2: Mira Sorvino, Richard Ayoade, The New Yorker, Patrick Bruel and more
Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. We are enjoying a bit of a break as there is not much going on. A short one to wrap up October. Mira Sorvino is out promoting her new show ‘The Intruders‘. With the Independent, she talked about working with Allen on […]
Sophie Von Haselberg Comments On Woody Allen 2015 Film Audition
Even by Woody Allen’s secretive standards, we know very little about the upcoming 2015 film. We do know the cast which includes Sophie von Haselberg, who has made some comments about working with Allen this week. The New York Post has the story, and spoke to Von Haselberg about her role in the play ‘Billy […]
Magic In the Moonlight Update: $23m Box Office, Eileen Atkins, Jacki Weaver
Magic In the Moonlight, the latest film written and directed by Woody Allen, is currently rolling out across Europe. Those international markets continue to add to the film’s worldwide box office totals. ‘Magic In the Moonlight‘ has now earned $22,885,846 worldwide. The US leads the charge ($10.5m) followed by Australia ($2.7m), Brazil ($1.5m), Poland ($1.4m), […]
Oct News Bits 1: Geoffrey Holder, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Radnor, Museums and more
Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. It’s unusually quiet period for Allen, so we’ve been taking a break too. We will be back with our regular programming soon. Geoffrey Holder has passed away. Holder starred in stage and screen, winning Tony Awards for his performance in ‘The Wiz‘ […]
Woodywatch: Molly Ringwald Sings With Woody Allen Jazz Band
Woody Allen and the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band has kicked off a new season at the Carlyle Hotel in New York. You can catch the band every Monday night until Christmas. Allen and band have been performing their regular Mondays for decades, but so far this season we have already had one surprise […]