Nominees for British Independent Film Awards announced
The list of nominees for the 17th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards is out, and there are plenty of “Potter” connections! Check it out!
Tagged: Mr Turner
Role Call: The Woman in Black….is Back!
We finally get our greedy eyes on some set photos from “Dad’s Army”, get a peek at Domhnall in “Unbroken”, and just in time for Halloween, we also get to throw our hands up in front of our faces as we try to hide from “The Woman in Black” sequel! All that and more in this week’s Casting News!
Timothy Spall’s Turner pictures to go on display!
In preparation for his role as the artist Turner in new film “Mr. Turner”, Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew) spent years learning to paint. For the role, he recreated many of Turner’s famous works. Now, a collection of the pictures that Spall created for the role will go on display.
Timothy Spall talks the genius of J.M.W. Turner in new interview
“Mr. Turner” is set to have its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend. Read what Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew) has to say about the genius of J.M.W. Turner right here!
Role Call: A Countess, Three Contenders, and a Chef Walk Into a Pub…
As fall approaches, our “Harry Potter” cast are returning to familiar and favorite roles as we take a look at the new season of “Downton Abbey”, discuss possible Oscar noms, a return to Monty Python’s roots, and a first look at “Medea”!
Role Call: It’s Good To Be Bad!
This week’s edition of Casting News finds an abundance of roles for the actors that we love to hate (or really love despite their faults, in some cases!). Take a look at what’s next for Ralph Fiennes, David Bradley, Alan Rickman, and more!
Role Call: Veela Love Story, All Hail Queen Narcissa!
In this week’s Role Call, we find out how Narcissa Malfoy became queen, find Ollivander performing for charity, and how squib Filch wormed his way up to Professor status – All this and more in Casting News!
Timothy Spall’s wife talks about Cannes win
Earlier this year, Timothy Spall (Wormtail) was awarded Best Actor at the Cannes Festival for his lead role in the film “Mr. Turner”. Yet, as his wife, Shane Spall, recalls, they did not make immediate plans to arrive at Cannes because they did not want to tempt fate. The last time that Timothy had been nominated, and won, he had been diagnosed with leukemia and therefore unable to attend the ceremony. Shane tells this year’s story in a moving piece.
Timothy Spall spent four years learning to paint for his role in “Mr. Turner”
Did you hate the traitorous Wormtail in the “Potter” movies? Then thank Timothy Spall for his amazing performance. Now, the actor is talking about how he got into character for the role that won him the Best Actor gong at this year’s Cannes Film Festival! Check it out here!
