News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Owen Wilson is out promoting his new film ‘She’s Funny That Way’, directed by the legendary Peter Bogdonovich. He recently sat with the AV Club for their Random Roles series, discussing his parts in his career. His star turn in […]
Apr News Bits 2: Michael Rapaport, Armando Iannucci, Robert Weide, Johnny Carson and more
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Michael Rapaport appears in the latest series of ‘Louie‘, the show created, written, directed and starring Louis CK (who worked with Allen on Blue Jasmine). Rappaport worked with Allen on two films (Mighty Aphrodite and Small Time Crooks), and he […]
Feb News Bits 1: Diana Krall, Olympia Dukakis, Steve Carrell, Mulaney, Patton Oswalt and more
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Singer/pianist Diana Krall appeared in a Woody Allen film. Thing is, she doesn’t remember which one. She spoke to the Guardian. Talking of New York, you’re a Woody Allen fan. Have you seen him play the clarinet at the Carlyle? […]
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 […]
Poll: What Is Your Favourite Simon McBurney Film? (And Your Fave Dianne Wiest Film)
We continue with our look at the cast of Magic In the Moonlight, and this time we look at Simon McBurney. The English actor also writes and produces his own works, as well as appearing in supporting roles in many great films. But which is your favourite? Your choices Body Of Lies Bright Young Things […]
Sep News Bits 1: Joan Rivers, Lucy Punch, Emily Mortimer, Jeff Goldblum, Lynn Shelton, Patrick Bruel, Riverside Drive and More
News bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. As you’ve no doubt heard, Joan Rivers has passed away. She was a fantastic comedienne and we will miss her. Rivers was a contemporary of the 60s stand up scene where Woody Allen also got her start. She wrote about […]
Magic In The Moonlight wk5: $9m Box Office, TV Ad, New Clip And More
We are five weeks into the release of Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. We have a box office update and a round up of various news bits. Magic In the Moonlight has grossed $8,972,804 worldwide at the box office. Once again, the US makes up a big […]
Magic In the Moonlight Wk4: $6m Box Office, New Images, Jacki Weaver
Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen, has been in theatres for four weeks now. It was a big week of expansion, and the buggest box office haul for the film yet. ‘Magic…‘ has now earned $6,148,685 at the box office worldwide. The biggest part of that is the […]
Aug News Bits 1: Bullets Over Broadway Characters, Christopher Owens, Bryan Singer, Cafe Wha? and More
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, […]
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 […]
Poll: What Is Your Fave Colin Firth Film? (And Your Fave Blockbuster Of 2014)
New poll time! And to tie in with the release of Magic In the Moonlight, we want to know What Is Your Favourite Colin Firth Film? Here are your choices: Bridget Jone’s Diary Girl With A Pearl Earring The King’s Speech Love Actually Mamma Mia A Single Man Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Or you can […]
Jul News Bits 1: Rosemary Murphy, Marshall Brickman, Zach Braff, When Harry Met Sally, Justin Long, Sharon Van Etten and more
News bits! Our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Rosemary Murphy has passed away. The actress worked on many films from the 1962 classic ‘To Kill A Mockingbird‘ to 2007’s ‘Synecdoche, New York‘. She also worked with Allen three times – September, Don’t Drink the Water and Mighty Aphrodite. […]
Poll: What Is Your Fave Blockbuster Of 2014 So Far? (And Your Fave Indie Film Of 2014 So Far)
We continue our two part poll question about the best films of 2014 so far. This time we want to know what is your favourite big budget blockbuster of 2014 so far. Here are your choices (based on the top 8 earning films in the US at the time of writing): 22 Jump Street The […]
New UK Woody Allen Box Set And 90s Films DVDs
Back in April, Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment announced the acquisition of several of Woody Allen’s 90s films. This week sees the release of those titles in newly packaged DVDs, and a new box set collection. The new DVD titles, with buy links, below. Some of the covers have been slightly changed, with new fonts or logos, […]
What Is Your Fave Indie Film Of 2014 So Far? (And Your Fave Gordon Willis Films)
It’s almost the middle of the year, and we want to check in with your favourite films of the year so far. We are going to do it in two parts – with this poll covering the indie films. Next time we will ask you for your favourite blockbuster. Looking at various indie box office […]
Woodywatch: Barbara Walters Retirement Party
Woody Allen made an appearance at his good friend Barbara Walters‘ retirement party – Walters is retiring at age 84. The cocktail reception was held at the Four Seasons on Wednesday. Allen was accompanied by his wife Soon-Yi Previn. Vanity Fair had a pic. The Wrap also got some comments out of Allen. On the […]
Magic In The Moonlight Ad In New York Times
In a clear sign that Magic In The Moonlight has definitely not been forgotten about, an ad ran in the weekend New York Times. The ad features, typically, almost no additional details – but we do find out a little about the crew. We have a couple of pics from social media: http://instagram.com/p/niZbOCjjku/ .@sonyclassics marketing […]
Woody Allen 90s Films Acquired By Kaleidoscope, New Box Set July
Eight of Woody Allen’s 90s films have been acquired by Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment (KHE) in the UK. The new deal will bring a new Woody Allen DVD box set, as well as digital releases. The eight films included are: Bullets Over Broadway Mighty Aphrodite Everyone Says I Love You Wild Man Blues Deconstructing Harry Celebrity […]
Poll: What Is Your Favourite Woody Allen Acting-Only Film (And Your Fave John Turturro Film)
It’s poll time again. And with the release of Fading Gigolo, we wanted to see how it stacked up against Woody Allen’s previous acting-only films. With that – what is your favourite Woody Allen acting-only film. Your choices – Casino Royale, ‘Fading Gigolo‘, The Front, Play It Again Sam and What’s New Pussycat. Let us […]
Woody Allen, Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkins Nominated For Academy Awards
Blue Jasmine, the 2013 film from Woody Allen, has picked up three nominations for Academy Awards. The big story is the actresses – Cate Blanchett and Sally Hawkins – with Allen himself picking up a nod. As widely expected, Cate Blanchett has been nominated for Best Actress. This is her third nomination for Best Actress, […]