Joely Richardson, Rafe Spall, and Roland Emmerich on Awkward Love Scenes and Anonymous


Updated 02/15/12 11:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Cast and Director of Anonymous Interview (Video)

Was Shakespeare a fraud? Director Roland Emmerich's new drama, Anonymous, explores the mystery behind the Bard and presents a story that turns history on its head. We caught up with Roland and his cast during the Toronto Film Festival to find out more about the period piece. Joely Richardson spilled about her love scenes with Jamie Campbell Bower, Rafe Spall talked transforming for the role after Read more

In the News: Political Humor at Home


Updated 08/14/08 5:18 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

In the News: Political Humor at Home

The New York Times has an article and interesting slideshow showcasing the 1830 townhouse of director Roland Emmerich (10,000 BC, Independence Day) in London. When the German-born director moved into stuffy neighborhood Knightsbridge, he asked his interior designer to create a space that was “as nonfrumpy as possible,” that reflected "his predilection for art with a political edge." Read more

Buzz News Roundup, 5/21


Updated 05/22/08 4:45 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 5/21

Variety reports that Spike Lee plans to make a feature-length documentary about Michael Jordan to premier at next year's Cannes Film Festival. The Telegraph reports that the voice cast members of The Simpsons will receive $500,000 per episode for the next 22-episode season. According to Hollywood Reporter, John Grisham's bestseller Playing for Pizza will be adapted for the big screen. Steve Read more

Unabashedly Over-the-Top Romantic Decadence From the New Shakespeare Film Anonymous


Updated 10/07/11 12:06 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Anonymous Shakespeare Movie Decor

Opening Oct. 28, Anonymous posits the question, "Was Shakespeare a fraud?" The theory has been raised many times throughout literary history, and the upcoming drama directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Rhys Ifans and Vanessa Redgrave is only the latest. While Anonymous may not answer any definitive questions about Shakespeare's identity, it does address the luxurious look of Queen Read more

Rhys Ifans, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Xavier Samuel Present Anonymous to the Toronto Crowd


Updated 09/13/11 6:33 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Anonymous Toronto Film Festival Premiere Pictures

The cast of Anonymous stepped out last night in Toronto for the debut of the Roland Emmerich-helmed film, which hits theaters on Oct. 28. Rhys Ifans, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Xavier Samuel were on hand, along with their costars Joely Richardson and Rafe Spall, for the world premiere. The period piece explores the story of Shakespeare and questions whether the man from Stratford Upon Avon was the Read more