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Who Should Play Bill Clinton - Now and Forever?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:30:36 -0700

I've been monitoring some interesting casting news for a movie titled Special Relationship, about the Clinton White House, which will be written and directed by Peter Morgan (of Frost/Nixon). The project is the latest in a group of movies penned by Morgan - including The Queen - and it will "show how Bill's 'inappropriate relationship' with White House intern Monica Lewinsky nearly ended his time in power." Yowza, right? Morgan is associated with and respected for his personal, fictionalized portrayals of those in power, so this will most likely be more than a melodramatic retelling of the the former president's indiscretions.

Anyway, there have been lots of rumors about who's playing the ex-prez, but the latest is Dennis Quaid! Can you believe it? Supposedly, Russell Crowe, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, and Tim Robbins were also in the running. Julianne Moore has been cast as Hillary Clinton, and Michael Sheen will once again play British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Now, Clinton is no stranger to having actors fill his shoes on the big and small screens (John Travolta played a character based on him in Primary Colors, and both Darrell Hammond and the late Phil Hartman portrayed him on Saturday Night Live) but I'm curious who you guys imagine playing Bill Clinton in a movie like this. Is it Quaid? Or is there someone else you picture in your mind forever and always as Bubba?

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Buzz Gift Guide: Favorite Aunts and Uncles

BuzzSugar — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:30:28 -0800

For today's holiday gift guide, I'm looking at goodies for aunts and uncles.

If your aunt or uncle is into golf, or just enjoys a heartwarming rags-to-riches story, The Greatest Game Ever Played is a sweet movie gift. Plus, it stars a young, adorable Shia LaBeouf as the little plebian who rises beyond class boundaries to play the gentlemen's sport, so there's something in it for everyone!

One of the most acclaimed films of 2006, The Queen is a fascinating peek into Queen Elizabeth II's experiences in the aftermath of Princess Diana's tragic death. Your aunt or uncle might like to receive this superb film which also earned Helen Mirren the Best Actress Oscar this year.

For the serious(ly) Grey's Anatomy fan in your life, check out ABC's Grey's Anatomy gift set, which comes stocked with a Seattle Grace thermos and hoodie, a red "Seriously" T-shirt and mug, and a Grey's trivia game.

Just as Tom Brokaw's The Greatest Generation appeals to many a grandparent, his new book Boom! may be of particular interest to the adults in your family who lived through the 1960s, one of the most special and intense periods of American history.

The Queen's Corgis Sweep Fidos!

PetSugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:56 -0700

Winning both the "Historical Hound" and "Best in World" awards, the Corgi stars of The Queen represented in royal fashion at The Fidos. Four of the five pooches – Anna, Poppy, Megan, Alice, and Oliver – who played the part(s) were present on the red carpet in England at yesterday's event, and are pictured above with Oscar winner, Helen Mirren. The other winners included pups from Year of the Dog ("Comedy Canine"), Shooter ("Blockbuster Bowser"), and short film, Dog Flap ("Cupcake Cinema").

These awards were produced by Toby Rose, also the producer of the prestigious Palm Dog award at the Cannes Film Festival. This event is the world's first international award ceremony exclusively for canine stars of the big screen, and marks the first time dogs have been allowed on the red carpet and into the National Film Theatre building in Southbank. Congratulations!

Sequel to The Queen in the Works

BuzzSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:27:32 -0700

Technically, this is the third in a "Blair trilogy," but according to Variety, "Screenwriter Peter Morgan has started work on a sequel to The Queen, which will dig into former U.K. prime minister Tony Blair's relationships with U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush." The article continues:

The movie will focus on Blair's reaction to the handover of power between Clinton, a natural liberal ally, and Bush, who came from the other end of the political spectrum.

Morgan initially considered tackling the more obvious drama surrounding the run-up to the Iraq war, when Blair fatally compromised his own premiership by his whole-hearted support for Bush's invasion plans. But in the end Morgan decided that the roots of those events lay in Blair's difficult adjustment to the transition from Clinton to Bush a few years earlier.

Morgan's trilogy started with the telepic The Deal and continued with The Queen, which won Helen Mirren an Oscar for her depiction of Queen Elizabeth II in the aftermath of Princess Diana's death. No word on whether she'll appear in this third film, though Michael Sheen is expected to reprise his role as Blair.

Fab Finding Follow Up: Meeting The Queen

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:15:33 -0700

I was recently thinking about how Prince William is in dire need of a new girlfriend ever since he dumped Kate Middleton in April. And then I was thinking - why can't that new girlfriend be you or me? But then I thought about all that being Wills' girlfriend involves - she would have to meet, and please, The Queen. And if you've seen the movie The Queen, you know she's not an easy woman to please. Can you imagine how nerve-racking that would be?!

I asked you what you would wear if you had to meet The Queen as Wills' new girlfriend and started you off with these fashionable but a bit conservative Stella McCartney Canvas Panel Pumps, $595. To see all the meeting the queen fab finds go here.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Look #1, found by leeluvfashion is adorable - I love the oversize raffia bow hat, it totally makes me think of the royal family.

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Look #2, found by chopsticker is a bit more casual option with the buttoned-up blazer and tweed pants. But it's still very appropriate for meeting The Queen!

Look #3, found by CocoChic is another very classy look with all those pearls!

Come Fab Finding With Me: Meeting The Queen

FabSugar — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:20:33 -0700

I was just thinking about how Prince William is in dire need of a new girlfriend ever since he dumped Kate Middleton in April. And then I was thinking - why can't that new girlfriend be you or me? But then I thought about all that being Will's girlfriend involves - she would have to meet, and please, The Queen. And if you've seen the movie The Queen, you know she's not an easy woman to please. Can you imagine how nerve-racking that would be?!

If you were Will's new girlfriend and were to meet The Queen, what would you wear? I'll start you off with these Stella McCartney Canvas Panel Pumps, $595; they are fashionable but a bit conservative - and not too flashy!

Let's all go Fab Finding for an outfit to impress The Queen. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them with meeting the queen.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:25:37 -0700

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue.

The Queen
This critical darling won about a zillion awards, including a Best Actress Oscar for Helen Mirren, who plays Queen Elizabeth II. The drama follows the Royal Family in the aftermath of Princess Diana's tragic death in 1997. Michael Sheen plays Tony Blair while James Cromwell is impressive as Prince Philip. Like Best Actor comrade Forest Whitaker who won for his portrayal of a ruthless Ugandan dictator, Mirren earned accolades for her humanization of a public figure many people deemed cold and distant.

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Planet Earth: The Complete Collection
Currently airing on the Discovery Channel with a narration by Sigorney Weaver, this version of the Planet Earth series is the original U.K. broadcast narrated by David Attenborough. The 5-disc, 11-part documentary doles out overviews of various parts of the earth, from grassy plains to ocean depths. Having already seen several of the chapters on the Discovery Channel I can say with certainty that this series is incredibly impressive. The filmmakers spent thousands of hours, often in difficult terrain, waiting in camouflage to capture rare footage for HD. The result is so entertaining and absorbing, you don't even notice you've learned something.

Night at the Museum
Sure, it's a kids' movie starring Ben Stiller, but Night at the Museum has a fun premise and a great supporting cast which includes Ricky Gervais, Robin Williams and Dick Van Dyke. Stiller plays a night guard at a natural history museum who suddenly meets all the museum's, uh, citizens when he re-awakens an ancient curse. To learn more about this fantastical romp, check out my review.

What 2007 Oscar-Winning Movie Do You Want to See Next?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:22:29 -0800

Now that the 2007 Oscars have come and gone, I am anxious to catch up on my movie viewing! Though I've seen most of the winners, there are a few Oscar movies I missed.

What 2007 Oscar winner have you not seen that you really want to see next?

Helen and Jen Share a Pre-Oscars Toast

PopSugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:58:09 -0800

Jennifer Aniston caught up with Oscar winner Helen Mirren at a Pre-Oscars party in LA last week. Jen looks like she's a big fan of Helen, whose style and class doesn't seem to be lost on anyone these days, even the Queen of England. Helen jokingly paid tribute to Her Majesty in her Best Actress Oscar speech and now word is that The Queen is arranging to have tea with the actress. Jen, on the other hand, has her own rendezvous rumors to deal with...

While filming her cameo on the season finale of Dirt, Jen reportedly found herself a new gentleman friend. Her rep, however, has quickly squashed that story, which is too bad, because we would love to see her find a new paramour.

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Helen Mirren Having Tea With the Queen?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:27:05 -0800

In her wonderfully gracious acceptance speech at last night's Oscars, Best Actress winner Helen Mirren gave a sincere and playful shout-out to Queen Elizabeth II, who she portrays in The Queen, saying "For 50 years and more, Elizabeth WIndsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty, and her hairstyle."

It seems Her Majesty may have been paying attention: Variety is now reporting that Helen Mirren may actually be having tea with Queen Elizabeth II. According to a palace spokesman:

"The Oscar winner - along with director Stephen Frears and screenwriter Peter Morgan - are in discussions to have a sitdown with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in the near future."

To watch Mirren's very lovely acceptance speech, read more

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