Archive for the 'News' Category
| Kate narrates ‘The fox and the child’ Friday, June 20th, 2008 After the worldwide success of MARCH OF THE PENGUINS, Luc Jacquet invites us on a journey to the heart of a marvellous tale, the extraordinary meeting of a fox and a little girl. Through an exceptional relationship, each reveals its world to the other… A pure emotion, shown in unforgettable images. |
| Kate Winslet grows old for Holocaust drama film role Friday, June 20th, 2008 Prosthetics, a grey wig and a dowdy wardrobe have tranformed the 32-year-old star of Titanic into a wizened old lady. |
| Your Best Actress Academy Award Nominees … of 2009 Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 Kate Winslet is always someone to take seriously when discussing the little gold bald guy and she has two seemingly Oscar-worthy movies on the horizon that are equally strong contenders. |
| Anglo Saxon Attitudes DVD Release Planned Monday, May 19th, 2008 On July 1, 2008 Kate Winslet’s appearance in this 1992 mini-series will be available to North America. |
| Here’s Hoping Thursday, April 10th, 2008 Monica Shapiro, Yates’s daughter, has written a piece about her father and the upcoming Revolutionary Road film. DiCaprio and Winslet were perfect. Mendes seems to be succeeding in bringing the book to life. |
| Titanic named top cinema movie Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 Titanic has been voted the best movie ever to see on the big screen by cinemagoers. |
| Lara joins cast of Daldry’s ‘Reader’ Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 BERLIN — Romanian-born actress Alexandra Maria Lara, who played Hitler’s secretary in “Downfall” and more recently starred in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Youth Without Youth,” has joined the cast of Stephen Daldry’s “The Reader.” |
| Kate Winslet documentary brings camera crew to Redroofs Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 Kate Winslet’s theater school was filmed for an upcoming Canadian based documentary of Ms. Winslet’s career. |
| Winslet Holocaust film back in production Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 The Holocaust drama “The Reader” has quietly resumed production in Berlin after shutting down last year. Kate Winslet plays a concentration camp guard. Also on board are Ralph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, David Kross and Alexandra Maria Lara. |
| Oscar’s most overdue actress: Winslet is still winless Saturday, March 8th, 2008 Let’s assume that Kate Winslet gets nominated for the Oscars again next year, a safe bet considering she usually makes the cut whenever she’s in a worthy film. However, if Winslet gets nommed and is defeated again, she’ll tie another record — Oscar’s biggest loser among actresses — a dubious title currently shared by Deborah Kerr and Thelma Ritter. |
| Winslet’s red dress fetches £20,000 Monday, February 18th, 2008 A dress specially designed for Kate Winslet has been bought at auction by a mystery bidder for £20,000. |
| Winslet at the Cardboard Citizens Dinner Saturday, February 16th, 2008
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| Winslet ’searching for home in the south-west’ Monday, February 11th, 2008 A source told the newspaper that Mendes and Winslet are willing to take their time to find the right property for their family, including son Joe and Kate’’s daughter Mia, as they are currently spending much of their time in the US. |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund Friday, February 8th, 2008 Hollywood will be out in full-force the night before the Academy Awards® for the sixth annual “Night Before” fundraiser to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). Celebrities on this year’s hosting committee include: Tanya Haden Black & Jack Black, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kate Winslet & Sam Mendes, Reese Witherspoon… |
| Titanic Scene Is Best Movie Hug Sunday, January 27th, 2008 KATE Winslet’s clinch with Leonardo DiCaprio as the iceberg strikes the Titanic has been voted the Best Movie Hug Ever. |
| Kate Presents at NBR Awards Gala Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
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| Romance & Cigarettes DVD Release Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
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Two years after it’s European release the United States will now have a chance at owning a slightly more fan-worthy version of the film. Look for it in stores on February 12, 2008. Extras will include a commentary with Director John Turturro and Amedeo Turturro, a Making a Homemade Musical featurette, a film introduction by John Turturro, and deleted scenes.
| Books That Made a Difference to Kate Winslet Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 An ex-boyfriend and I used to go to breakfast every Sunday in London at a funny old café near Earl’s Court. Afterward we’d go into this enormous bookstore, and we’d have to buy the other person a book. It was a really nice thing to do. |
| Winslet replaces Kidman in ‘Reader’ Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 Winslet is no stranger to the script: She was the first choice for the role but was unable to do the movie because of a scheduling conflict with “Revolutionary Road,” the film that reteams her with “Titanic” co-star Leonardo DiCaprio and was directed by husband, Sam Mendes. |
| Academy Gallery to Be Filled with “Who’s Who” of Hollywood Saturday, January 5th, 2008 Kate Winslet will be among celebrities showcased in “Freeze Frame: 5 Decades of Photographs by Douglas Kirkland,” a new exhibition opening on Friday, January 18, in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills. Admission is free. |
| Keira’s Frock Tops List Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 The emerald green dress worn by Keira Knightley in Atonement has been voted the best film costume of all time. Kate Winslet’s blue gown from Titanic was fifth, followed by Diane Keaton’s quirky tie and waistcoat combination in Annie Hall. |
| Most Stylish Film Costume Poll Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 Kate Winslet’s costume in Titanic is part of an InStyle poll coordinated with Sky Movies. Vote now! |
| Face to face with Kate Winslet Monday, December 17th, 2007 I was thrilled when I was told Peter would be directing the commercial and shooting the photographs for the ad. Peter, to me, is one of the best, if not the best, of the great fashion photographers. |
| Kate Winslet : British Artist of the Year Sunday, December 16th, 2007 Interview with Ms. Winslet from the Britannia Awards, thanks to messageboard member. “Awards do mean a hell of a lot, and they certainly mean a lot to me, and I’m speaking as someone who has been fortunate to have been nominated for some pretty hefty awards in my time. But I have an irritating habit of never winning, so I’m really not used to this.” |
| Stars Design Kites for Charity Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 James Bond star Daniel Craig, Benicio Del Toro, Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Kate Winslet, Will Ferrell and acting siblings Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal will also decorate and sign kites for the upcoming auction. |
| Winslet swears by role Sunday, November 25th, 2007 When you play a person like that you have to give them a heart. You have to give them something that’s possible to sympathize with. For me, it was all on the outside with Tula. |
| DVD Review: Titanic 10th Anniversary Edition Monday, November 19th, 2007 Titanic has received a nice release for its tenth anniversary but unfortunately there is nothing new here to really make fans double-dip who already own the Titanic on DVD in some form, especially those with the Collector’s Edition which was a packed three-disc set. For those who have never picked up Titanic though this is a solid buy as every DVD collection has to have Titanic in it! |
| BBC to produce new versions of all 37 of the Bard’s plays Sunday, November 18th, 2007 Some of the country’s biggest stars – including Kate Winslet, who is married to Mendes, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Jude Law, Dame Helen Mirren, and James McAvoy – are being tipped to take part in what will be one of the BBC’s most expensive and ambitious drama series. |
| From Mommy To Hot Mama Thursday, November 15th, 2007 Kate Winslet is part of Us Weekly’s Celebrity Makeover special that hits newstands tomorrow. |
| John Turturro’s Romance & Cigarettes gets Oscar qualifying run Thursday, November 15th, 2007 Kate Winslet (I’m not the type to drop the “O word” in my reviews, but come on Academy, you owe it to yourselves to see Winslet top even her Eternal Sunshine performance as the ultimate Scarlet Woman). |
