emma watson – Page 2 – We Are Movie Geeks

Win Family Four Pack Of Passes To The Advance Screening Of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST In St. Louis

Enter for a chance to win a family four pack of passes to attend the special 3D advance screening of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in St. Louis on March 14 at 7pm.

Tell us your favorite character from the 1991 animated film!

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWER AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. No purchase necessary. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within.

The film stars: Emma Watson Nude as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is in theatres March 17 in 3D, RealD 3D and IMAX 3D.

Disney.com/BeautyAndTheBeast

Facebook.com/DisneyBeautyAndTheBeast

Twitter.com/BeOurGuest

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Final Trailer Debuts

The new trailer for Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” debuted tonight on ABC’s broadcast of “The Bachelor” featuring new footage and Ariana Grande and John Legend’s duet of the iconic song Beauty and the Beast. Directed by Bill Condon, the film brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life in a stunning, cinematic event.

“Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar® winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Lefou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

On March 17, rediscover a tale as old as time.

Get your tickets now at BeOurGuest.com

For more information on “Beauty and the Beast,” follow on:

Facebook.com/BeautyandtheBeast
Twitter.com/Beourguest
Instagram.com/BeautyandtheBeast

Watch Emma Watson Sing In New BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Trailer

During Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony on NBC, Disney unveiled a brand new TV spot that includes a sneak peek of Emma Watson singing “Belle” from the upcoming movie BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be released in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.

www.facebook.com/DisneyBeautyAndTheBeast

© 2016 Disney Enterprises inc. All Rights Reserved.

Emma Watson, Tom Hanks And John Boyega Star In THE CIRCLE

Tom Hanks and Emma Watson star in EuropaCorp’s THE CIRCLE.

Based on the international best-seller by Dave Eggers, THE CIRCLE is a thrilling modern morality tale starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, and John Boyega.

As she rises through the ranks of the world’s largest tech and social media company, The Circle, Mae (Watson) is encouraged by company founder Eamon Bailey (Hanks) to live her life with complete transparency. But no one is really safe when everyone is watching.

THE CIRCLE will be in theaters on April 28th, 2017.

Visit the official site: http://wearethecircle.com/

In Case You Missed It: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Photos Are Here

Take a look at brand new images featuring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast from Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic and one of the most beloved tales ever told, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

The film, which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life in a stunning, cinematic event, is directed by Bill Condon and features an extraordinary ensemble cast which also includes Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be released in U.S. theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017.

The mantel clock Cogsworth, the teapot Mrs. Potts, Lumiere the candelabra and the feather duster Plumette live in an enchanted castle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST the live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon. — The mantel clock Cogsworth, the teapot Mrs. Potts, Lumiere the candelabra and the feather duster Plumette live in an enchanted castle in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST the live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic directed by Bill Condon.

Director/co-screenwriter Bill Condon on set with Belle (Emma Watson) in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event...a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told. — Director/co-screenwriter Bill Condon on set with Belle (Emma Watson) in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event…a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.

Luke Evans stars as Gaston and Josh Gad as Le Fou in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life. — Luke Evans stars as Gaston and Josh Gad as Le Fou in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life.

Gaston (Luke Evans) a handsome but arrogant brute, holds court in the village tavern in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, directed by Bill Condon, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic and a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told. — Gaston (Luke Evans) a handsome but arrogant brute, holds court in the village tavern in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, directed by Bill Condon, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic and a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.

In Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic, Emma Watson stars as Belle and Kevin Kline is Maurice, Belle's father. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event...a celebration of one of the most beloved tales ever told. — In Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic, Emma Watson stars as Belle and Kevin Kline is Maurice, Belle’s father. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event…a celebration of one of the most beloved tales ever told.

Belle (Emma Watson) in the West Wing of the Beast's castle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life. — Belle (Emma Watson) in the West Wing of the Beast’s castle in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST First Teaser Is Here

Emma Watson is Belle in the lovely trailer for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Lefou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald as Madame Garderobe, the wardrobe; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon from a screenplay by TBD based on the 1991 animated film, the film is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman with eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the 1991 animated film, providing the score, which will include new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as several new songs written by Menken and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be released in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DisneyBeautyAndTheBeast

Twitter – https://twitter.com/beourguest

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/beautyandthebeast

COLONIA Review

COLONIA is a romance/thriller starring Emma Watson and Daniel Bruhl as a young couple caught up in the 1973 Chilean military coup, when General Augusto Pinochet overthrew the democratically-elected but left-leaning Allende government. The event launched a period of harsh repression during which thousands of people were “disappeared,” and torture and murder of suspected dissidents was common, a time that still haunts Chileans today. One of the dictator’s favor places for those interrogations was a remote compound occupied a shadowy religious cult with reported neo-Nazi leanings, known as Colonia Dignidad (Dignity Colony), whose leader Paul Schafer was an influential supporter of Pinochet.

This is real history and it sounds like a great premise for a gripping historical/political drama but COLONIA fails to capitalize on that potential. Instead, we get a fitful thriller that focuses more on a romance between the lead characters and less on the history. With a limp script and indifferent direction by Florian Gallenberger (who co-wrote the script), the film makes little use of either its talented cast or the inherent drama of the time and setting.

Emma Watson plays Lena, a flight attendant who is a regular on the Chile to Germany flights. Her German boyfriend Daniel (Daniel Bruhl), a photographer and activist, recently moved to Chile to work with the Allende campaign. His elation at the election of Allende quickly turns to panic, after the military coup and its subsequent rounding up of Allende officials and supporters. Tipped off that police are coming to arrest him, the couple sneak out of Daniel’s apartment but are captured anyway. Daniel is taken away in a van with a unique insignia on its side, which Lena eventually learns belongs to Colonia Dignidad, a mysterious cult from which members never return once they join. Nonetheless, when no one else will help, Lena joins the cult with hopes of finding and freeing Daniel. Her introduction to the religious community includes meeting its founder and leader, Paul Schafer (a very scary Michael Nyqvist), who is known in the colony as “Pius.”

The film starts well, with a nice thriller buzz and romantic chemistry between the leads, but fizzles almost as soon as Lena enters the Colonia compound. After being captured Daniel is tortured but is later released into the compound population when his captors think he is brain-damaged. The thriller tension dissipates after Lena’s very edgy entry interview with its chilling leader, who comes across as a mix of psychotherapist and madman, an unsettling combination. Nyqvist’s scene with Watson is frightening but as she settles into to the hard, oppressive life in the cult, the energy drains out of the film.

Oddly, hard as it is, there is something generic about the drudgery, restrictions and overbearing oppression in the religious community, and one gets little sense this is a real cult. Men and women are separated and minor infractions lead to harsh punishment. Apart from a lot of German names and German lederhosen and dancing in a show put on for visiting Pinochet dignitaries, there is nothing to suggest the actual colony’s purported neo-Nazi beliefs. The only specifics are underdeveloped plot elements about Schafer supplying poison gas and weapons to Pinochet, and creepy but mercifully brief hints about pedophilia.

Once in the compound, the story becomes increasingly far-fetched, but when the couple do find each other and plan an escape, at least the film returns to its thriller side and finds some energy. Even then it seems more conventional that one might wish.

The film is surprisingly light on historical detail, and the audience learns more about both Pinochet or Colonia Dignidad in the title cards at the end of the film than during the rest of the movie.

There is little the actors can do to rescue the script. Nyqvist tries, perhaps too hard, to interject menace into the compound scenes. Bruhl and Watson generate some nice romantic heat in early scenes but spend the later part of the film mostly just running.

COLONIA is a disappointing film that squanders a terrific opportunity to explore a horrendous, still murky historical time or to reveal more about the shadowy cult that aided Pinochet in his dirty work.

COLONIA opens on April 15th, 2016

OVERALL RATING: 2 OUT OF 5 STARS

“ATTENTION ALL MUGGLES! We Found Just the Right Young People to Play Harry, Ron and Hermione” – Harry Potter Cast Announced August 21, 2000

“To Harry Potter – the boy who lived!” – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Fifteen years ago today, the world met the faces that launched one of the biggest movie franchises in cinema history.

Here’s the official press release:

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint And Emma Watson Bring Harry, Ron And Hermione To Life For Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone”

(August 21, 2000 – Burbank, CA) – ATTENTION ALL MUGGLES! Director Chris Columbus and producer David Heyman have discovered their Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger from the thousands of children who cast their names into the hat to play the roles. Young actor Daniel Radcliffe will be the film’s Harry, with newcomers Rupert Grint and Emma Watson taking on the roles of Ron and Hermione, Harry’s best friends at Hogwarts, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming adaptation of the first in the best-selling series of Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, President, Worldwide Theatrical Production, Warner Bros. Pictures, made the announcement today. “We searched through all Muggle and Wizard households to find just the right young people to play Harry, Ron and Hermione and we have found them in Dan, Rupert and Emma,” di Bonaventura said. “These are magical roles, the kind that come around once in a lifetime, and they required talented children who can bring magic to the screen.” “We saw so many enormously talented kids in the search for Harry,” said Columbus. “The process was intense and there were times when we felt we would never find an individual who embodied the complex spirit and depth of Harry Potter. Then, Dan walked into the room and we all knew we had found Harry. We were equally elated upon meeting Emma and Rupert who are perfect for the roles of Hermione and Ron. I couldn’t be happier to begin work with such talented, inspiring young actors.” Added David Heyman, “While we have been alternately amused and bemused by the rumors about what we’re doing, we are overjoyed to finally put them to rest. These are tremendously talented British kids who will bring so much to the film. We have always been and continue to be devoted to remaining true and faithful to the book.” Added J. K. Rowling, “Having seen Dan Radcliffe’s screen test, I don’t think Chris Columbus could have found a better Harry. I wish Dan, Emma and Rupert the very best of luck and hope that they have as much fun acting the first year at Hogwarts as I had writing it.” Eleven year old Daniel Radcliffe recently portrayed young David in the BBC’s “David Copperfield” and will be seen later this year in the John Boorman film “The Tailor of Panama.” Ten year old Emma Watson and eleven year old Rupert Grint have both acted in school plays. Harry Potter is the central character in a series of books for children and adults alike that has swept the world. Written by British author J.K. Rowling, the books follow the exploits of a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted foster child to become a student at Hogwarts, a boarding school for wizards. There, Harry meets a close circle of friends that becomes his new family. Ultimately, with their help, he takes on the powerful figure who was responsible for his parents’ death. www.harrypotter.com

Actress Emma Watson went on Twitter today.

The 21st of August must be an auspicious day for me 15 yrs ago I began my journey as Hermione15 yrs later I wrap on my 1st musical as Belle.

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 21, 2015

Fifteen years ago today, the world first met these young faces as Harry, Ron, and Hermione… #HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/fgsHCOA6WG

— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) August 21, 2015

15 yrs ago today #DanielRadcliffe @EmWatson #RupertGrint Harry Potter casting was announced. #15YearsOfDanEmmaRupert pic.twitter.com/YtVSmZZ9D0 — lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) August 21, 2015

Awwww… https://t.co/hlaieGDokx

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 21, 2015

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE was released by Warner Bros. in the US and UK on Friday, November 16, 2001. Directed by Chris Columbus (“Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Home Alone,” “Stepmom”) and produced by David Heyman, filming began in November 2000. (trailer)

The film went onto receive 3 Oscar nominations – Art Direction/Set Direction, Costume Design and Best Original Score (John Williams) and brought in a domestic gross of $317.6 million; $975 worldwide. The seven books were eventually adapted into an eight-part film series.

“Is that where – ?” whispered Professor McGonagall.”Yes,” said Dumbledore. “He’ll have that scar forever.”

Emma Watson To Star Alongside Tom Hanks In James Ponsoldt’s THE CIRCLE

Playtone and Likely Story announced today that Emma Watson (Beauty and the Beast, Noah, The Bling Ring) will star alongside Tom Hanks in James Ponsoldt’s upcoming feature adaptation of Dave Eggers’ novel THE CIRCLE. Shooting on the film will start September 2015 in California.

The feature adaptation of THE CIRCLE, has been written and will be directed by James Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Now). The film is being produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman for Playtone, Anthony Bregman for Likely Story, and Ponsoldt.

The film will be presented by Image Nation in association with Parkes MacDonald Productions. IM Global are handling international sales on the film. US rights are being jointly repped by UTA Independent Film Group and CAA.

Eggers’ novel focuses on a young woman (Watson) who is hired for a big job in an Internet monopoly called the Circle, which links users’ personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency.

The novel turns into a contemporary thriller about the perils of life in a digital age where personal data is collected, sifted and monetized and used for surveillance, rendering privacy obsolete.

“Emma Watson is one of my favorite actors, and her incredible talent, sensitivity, and deep intelligence will bring an electric energy to The Circle”, commented writer/director James Ponsoldt.

Watson is represented by WME (US), Untitled (US) and Markham, Froggatt and Irwin (UK).

Disney To Release Live-Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on March 17, 2017

Disney will release BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in 3D on March 17, 2017.

The beloved tale will be retold for the big screen with a modern live-action lens and the help of transformative CG magic.

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens will star as Belle and the Beast/Prince respectively, and Luke Evans will play the role of Gaston. Emma Thompson has joined the cast as Mrs. Potts and Kevin Kline as Belle’s father, Maurice.

Eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards for the 1991 animated classic, will score the film, which will feature new recordings of the original songs in addition to several new songs written by Menken and Sir Tim Rice.

Bill Condon will direct from a script by Stephen Chbosky, and the film will be produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman.

Production begins in May at Shepperton Studios in London.

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

OVERALL RATING: 2 OUT OF 5 STARS

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this: