News bits! Our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around the web! Which Bullets Over Broadway Musical Character are you? Now you can find out with a new quiz. We got David Shayne. Take the quiz here. The Newport Buzz has been a great source or info on Woody Allen’s 2015 film, […]
2015 Film: Braylin College, Salve Regina, Historic Hill, Chez Pascal
Filming continued this week on the 2015 film written and directed by Woody Allen. As expected, filming took place a Salve Regina University in Newport, with classroom scenes including extras. Basically, Woody Allen and Emma Stone were filming on the college campus that I was touring today. — Mikayla Gorman (@mikaylagorm) August 12, 2014 https://twitter.com/GREENEFILMS/status/499211346098262016 […]
Robin Williams 1951-2014
Robin Williams has died. He was found dead in his home. He was 63. Williams career spanned decades, from TV to a series of blockbuster films, from acclaimed dramas to his timeless comic talents. He appeared in one Woody Allen film, playing the iconic out-of-focus man in Deconstructing Harry. Where do we start with his […]
Woody Allen Jazz Band Return To New York Residency September 2014
Woody Allen, more weeks than not, plays clarinet with the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band, Monday nights at the Carlyle Cafe in New York City. Adhering to his usual schedule, Allen and the band have locked in appearances from September through to December. The bands trombonist Jerry Zigmont has put new dates on his […]
VOTW: Woody Allen On Gene Kelly 1966 TV Special
We’ve been sitting on this one for a little bit, and it’s a classic. Two superstars of the silver screen, Woody Allen and Gene Kelly, together on TV. This video dates back to Allen’s pre directing days, and those years in the 60s when he was known as an all round TV entertainer. It’s taken […]
Woody Allen Handprints On Pawtucket Walk Of Fame
Woody Allen has added his handprints to the Pawtucket Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Pawtucket in Rhode Island was one of the locations used in Allen’s 2015 film, currently in production. The Providence Journal had some pics. Allen have his handprints and signature in the cement. Other film stars that are in the walk include Dustin […]
Magic In the Moonlight Wk2: $1.7m Box Office, Sonia Grande, Jacki Weaver
We are two weeks into the release of Magic In The Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. It’s had a strong second week at the box office. We also have new interviews with costume designer Sonia Grande and actress Jacki Weaver. Magic In the Moonlight has now earned $1,634,218 in the […]
2015 Film: Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey At Salve Regina University
Filming continues in Rhode Island for the 2015 Film by Woody Allen. Yesterday we saw the three main stars (as far as we know anyway) – Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey – were all spotted at Salve Regina University in Newport. Today, filming returned to Providence. Not much to go on in the photos. […]
Poll: What Is Your Favourite Emma Stone Film? (And Your Fave Colin Firth Film)
New poll time! And this time we want to know your favourite Emma Stone film. Stone is currently starring in the new Woody Allen film Magic In the Moonlight and currently filming the next, 2015 film, in Rhode Island. Here are your choices: The Amazing Spiderman Crazy Stupid Love Easy A The Help Superbad Zombieland […]
Man Arrested On Set Of Woody Allen 2015 Film
Reports today of a man being arrested on the set of the 2015 film by Woody Allen. The film is currently in production in Rhode Island. The incident took place near Brown University in Providence. We conjecture that it took place at the Providence Athenaeum, who tweeted us that Allen’s team were filming there. Today […]
“A Bad Stoner Comedy”: Picking Up The Pieces – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Picking Up The Pieces is a farcical, gross out comedy directed by Alfonso Arau. Woody Allen essentially leads a big cast in a story about a severed hand bringing miracles to a small town. Widely regarded as a disaster, it actually shows Allen having fun at least. Woody Allen stars as Tex Cowley, a butcher […]
2015 Film Bits: Stone And Phoenix Kiss, Salve Regina University, Cranston, West Greenwich
Another week of filming on Woody Allen’s 2015 film finishes up. The production started the week in Newport, then moved to Beavertail National Park. It continued onto Salve Regina University then Cranston. It ended up at West Greenwich where stars Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix were captured on camera having a kiss. Here’s a pic […]
VOTW: Bullets Over Broadway Performed in Bryant Park
Sad news this week with the announcement of the Bullets Over Broadway musical closing. But before it does, the cast were part of Broadway In Bryant Park. Two songs were performed – T’aint Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do and I Found A New Baby. Zach Braff, Nick Cordero and Betsy Wolfe all sang, and Broadway […]
Woody Allen In Depth Profile In New York Observer
The New York Observer has published one of the best new interviews with Woody Allen. The in depth profile coincides with the release of Magic In The Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Allen. We will wrap up all the press bits, but we wanted to highlight this lovely feature. Written by Roger […]
Jul News Bits 2: Sid Caesar, Diane Keaton, Weird Al Yankovic and more
Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Not a lot this time as there’s plenty of main Allen news happening. The Paley Center For Media (the centre that houses Men Of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story) recently paid tribute to the recently departed Sid Caesar. Allen worked with Caesar […]
2015 Film: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone In Newport, Beavertail
Filming continues on the as-yet untitled 2015 film written and directed by Woody Allen. This week saw the two stars – Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone – return to Newport. There is also reports of crews setting up in Beavertail. We are not sure what park in Newport these photos were taken – anyone know? […]
New Magic In the Moonlight “I’m Not Wrong” Clip And Images
Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen, is currently out in selected cities. Amongst the news for the new film this week were a bunch of new images and a new clip. This clip was previously leaked, but it’s now officially available to view. It’s immaculately shot. Cinematographer Darius […]
Magic In the Moonlight Has Strong Opening Weekend Box Office
Magic In the Moonlight is the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. It opened this weekend and had a strong debut at the box office. ‘Magic In the Moonlight‘ has earned $426,000 in its opening weekend. It was shown on 17 screens, bringing in a strong $25,059 per theatre average – by far […]
2015 Film: First Look At Jamie Blackley With Emma Stone
Production continues on the 2015 film written and directed by Woody Allen. Set in Rhode Island, we now have our first images of Jamie Blackley, one of the few known cast members of this film. Blackley was photographed with Emma Stone, outside a house in The East Side of Providence. Judith Salzillo (@yojudidoll) wrote a […]
Two New Interviews With Woody Allen – Washington Post, Roger Ebert
Two new in depth interviews with Woody Allen, both packed with revelations. The first is from the Washington Post, the second was on Roger Ebert and focusses on the making of ‘Magic In the Moonlight’. From the Washington Post. Allen’s views of religion have not changed. The religions of the world have been pernicious. They’re […]