Shirley Maclaine

Shirley Maclaine Remembers Mgm, Where The Rat Pack Taught Her Improv

... “They loved it when things would go wrong, and then they could really be themselves, to show the audience that they actually were real.”. They were also responsible for their careers. “I want her to be dead, because I want her to get an Oscar nomination,” Sinatra told studio executives, of Mac Laine’s character in the movie. A carnival was the set for one of the climactic scenes, with a Ferris wheel in the background, which was slightly out of focus. Instead of asking his crew to move the camera, Minnelli—true to grand MGM tradition—asked them to move the Ferris wheel. “That is when Dean and Frank said, ‘Oh yeah, well, screw this,’ and they got on a plane. They left—they went to the airport!” Mac Laine recounted. When they returned, studio head Sol Siegel was with them, making sure filming could resume. In the end, more than just the Ferris wheel had shifted. Mac Laine got an ...

Shirley Maclaine Signs With Caa

... his musician moniker East of Eli this spring. Getting the words out. Publicity firm East 2 West Collective has signed. -  Speechless ’ Mason Cook, 16, who plays able-bodied brother and voice of reason Ray on the praised ABC family comedy. He continues to be represented by Primary Wave. - Plus-size models Barbie Ferreira and Hunter Mc Grady, both of whom continue to be represented by Wilhelmina. Portrait of two young ladies. Portrait PR has signed. - Shooter’s Shantel Van Santen , who plays the wife of Ryan Phillippe’s character on the USA drama. - Newcomer Sophia Lillis, who will star as the Losers Club’s lone girl, Beverly Marsh, in the upcoming It remake. More collaboration. Timbaland has extended and expanded his partnership with independent publishing and rights management company ole. The two parties will continue their publishing co-venture, Bluestone, while ole expands its worldwide administrative deal with the Grammy-winning producer to include You Tube and ...

Highlights And Winners

... to present the Oscar for production design, which went to the married team behind “La La Land.”. Then it was time for Kimmel’s stunt with the tour bus riders to come to fruition. The stunned tourists couldn’t stop taking pictures with their phones. Ryan Gosling even gave one of the tourists his leftover candy, while Denzel Washington performed an impromptu wedding. Jennifer Aniston provided her sunglasses as a wedding present. Kimmel then invited the tourists to all touch Mahershala Ali’s brand-new Oscar. “Rogue One” stars Felicity Jones and Riz Ahmed took the stage to present the Oscar for best visual effects, which went to the team behind “The Jungle Book.”. Seth Rogen and his inspiration, Michael J. Fox, came together on stage, even stepping out of a De Loreon. “I am at the Oscars with Michael J. Fox and a De Loreon wearing future shoes,” Rogen said. “All I have to do now is sing the Schuyler sisters’ song from ‘Hamilton’ and my bucket list will be complete.”. Much to the delight of Lin-Manuel Miranda, he began to do just that, cajoling Fox into joining him. They then presented the award for best editing, which went to “Hacksaw Ridge.”. Kimmel then reenacted a ...

Shirley Maclaine And Sarah Green To Enter Texas Film Hall Of Fame

... self-reliance that resonated richly with Texans. She has left her mark on our regional cinema, and we’re honored to celebrate this legacy at the Texas Film Awards.”. Sarah Green’s celebrated Texas films include Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life and Song to Song, which will make its world premiere as the Opening Night film at SXSW on March 10. Green has also served as the producer of several other Malick films, as well as John Sayles’ Passion Fish and The Secret of Roan Inish, and Jeff Nichols’ Take Shelter and Loving. Nichols is also one of the TFHOF’s 2017 honorees. AFS CEO Rebecca Campbell observes that “Green’s work with Texas-based directors has fundamentally altered the Texas film landscape. The films she’s made here with Jeff Nichols and Terrence Malick are artistically ambitious and critically celebrated on the world’s stage. … In the eyes of AFS, her impact will build for generations thanks to her mentoring of dozens of emerging filmmakers who are becoming forces in the industry in their own right.”. Tickets to the 17 th annual Texas Film Awards are on sale now and can be purchased by emailing __link__ or by going online to __link__/texasfilmawards. The bash ...

Celebration Of Women Filmmakers Triggers Heated Debate Among Salma Hayek, Jessica Williams And Shirley Maclaine

... is cast aside. — Jessica Williams. Williams, whose speech at the women’s march at Sundance was praised as one of the most powerful and effective last week, looked down and said she was struggling to articulate herself. Peirce tried to help her, saying that when she goes out in public looking masculine, she causes discomfort in a way Williams might as a black woman. ​But that wasn’t quite right. So a​f​ter a few moments of reflection, Williams returned to Hayek. “I think what you’re saying is valid, but I also think that what you’re saying doesn’t apply to all women. I think that’s impossible.”. “What part of it is impossible?” Hayek responded. “You’re giving attention to how the other one feels.”. “Because I have to,” Williams said. ”If you have to do that, then do that,” Hayek said. “Then that’s your journey. But I want to inspire other people to know it’s a choice.”. Salma Hayek, left, with Chef Dance founder Mimi Kim, who opened her Park City home for the Glamour magazine and Girlgaze-hosted lunch celebrating women in film. Vivien Killilea / Getty Images for Glamour. Salma Hayek, left, with Chef ...

Legendary Actress Shirley Maclaine To Be Honored With Kcet Cinema Series Lumière Award At Screening Of 'the Last Word

... Quite simply, there’s no other actress like her.”. The Lumière Award recognizes excellence, artistry, and innovation by an actor or filmmaker for their outstanding contribution to film. Past recipients include Kevin Costner (2014), Gary Oldman (2011), Dame Judi Dench (2005), and Sir Ian Mc Kellen (2003). The Lumière award is presented as part of the KCET Cinema Series , a quarterly film series that celebrates the most anticipated independent and studio films prior to their theatrical release with a lively Q&A with the film’s talent and filmmakers following each screening. Films from this winter’s Cinema Series season have included the critically acclaimed "Loving," "Nocturnal Animals," "Lion," "La La Land," and "Hidden Figures.". "The Last Word," distributed by Bleecker Street, stars Shirley Mac Laine as Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman in tight ...

Shirley Maclaine To Be Honored By Texas Film Hall Of Fame

... Hilary Lewis. Getty Images. Oscar-nominated producer Sarah Green will also be recognized. Shirley Mac Laine and Oscar-nominated producer Sarah Green have been added to the Texas Film Hall of Fame's 2017 list of honorees. Mac Laine will receive the lifetime achievement award and the "Star of Texas" award for her Oscar-winning role in Terms of Endearment. Oscar-nominated producer Sarah Green — whose films include The Tree of Life, Knight of Cups, Frida, Girlfight, Midnight Special, Mud and Take Shelter — will be inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame. Green works closely with Austin-based writer-directors Jeff Nichols and Terrence Malick. Austin Film Society artistic director Richard Linklater said of Mac Laine, "Shirley Mac Laine is one of the world’s most important living actors. It’s incredible to think that she’s given groundbreaking performances in seven different decades. Her embodiment of Larry Mc Murtry’s Aurora Greenway in both Terms of Endearment and The Evening Star introduced the world to a fearless and determined Texas woman, a character with a spirit of independence and ...

The Last Word’ Filmmakers And Cast On Working With Shirley Maclaine Video

... Shirley Mac Laine (Video). Sundance 2017: “Mark asked me to play Shirley Mac Laine’s daughter and I said, ‘Yeah sure, when?'” Anne Heche tells The Wrap. Matt Hejl, provided by. Published 4:49 pm, Monday, January 30, 2017. Image 1 of/1. ‘The Last Word’ Filmmakers and Cast on Working with Shirley Mac Laine (Video). 1 / 1. Back to Gallery. Shirley Mac Laine stars in “The Last Word” as Harriet Lauler, a retired businesswoman who is underwhelmed when she hires a journalist to write her obituary before she dies. Deciding to rewrite the story of her life, she drags a few people along as unwitting accomplices. “The genesis of this idea was, ‘What kind of person would want to have their obituary written while they were still alive?” asked writer Stuart Ross Fink. “The character of Harriet Lauler was created from that question.”. Writer-director Mark Pellington expounded on Mac Laine’s influence on him during the shoot, and vice versa: “She’s a tough bird. You gotta just lay it out straight. I’m a better director for it. I also think that she will go on record as saying she learned how to ...