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Post by Famke on Jun 23, 2009 19:48:45 GMT
 Omg ! lmao!
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Post by dreamer on Jun 23, 2009 20:24:03 GMT
I don't know if you already saw that. From Ken Follett website. Filming of the eight-hour limited series of The Pillars of the Earth on location in Hungary and Austria will start on 22 June 2009. Ian McShane (pictured), Donald Sutherland, Rufus Sewell, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Parish, Hayley Atwell, Eddie Redmayne and Gordon Pinsent headline the star-studded cast for the US$40-million adaptation.
The series is directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan (Heroes, Saving Grace, Into the West). Mimica-Gezzan worked as Steven Spielberg’s first assistant director on Saving Private Ryan and Schindler’s List, sharing the DGA directorial awards for both films with Spielberg.
The novel has been adapted by award-winning writer John Pielmeier (Emmy winner Hitler – The Rise of Evil and Emmy nominated The Memory Keeper’s Daughter), who will also play the role of 'Cuthbert'.
The series assembles an impressive array of veteran producing talent, including Emmy-winner David Rosemont (Into the West, Door to Door); Sir Ridley Scott (pictured right, whose films include Alien, Thelma & Louise, Gladiatior, Black Hawk Down and American Gangster), Tony Scott (The Taking of Pelham 123), Rola Bauer (Ring of the Nibelungs), Michael Prupas (Human Trafficking), David Zucker (Numb3rs), Tim Halkin (Lost City Raiders) and Jonas Bauer (Impact), and Emmy nominated John Ryan (Hitler: The Rise of Evil, Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows).
The series is being produced by Emmy and Golden Globe nominated Tandem Communications (Ring of the Nibelungs, Impact, Lost City Raiders) and multi award-winning Muse Entertainment (Human Trafficking, Tales from the Neverending Story, Durham County) in association with Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated Scott Free Films (CBS’s series Numb3rs, Emmy nominated minis The Andromeda Strain and The Company).............. www.ken-follett.com/news/index.html |
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Post by dirtygirldiva on Jun 24, 2009 18:07:35 GMT
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Post by spice on Jun 25, 2009 16:56:25 GMT
Dreamer,
Thanks for the info on the web site. The more we can read about the upcoming "Pillars" the more we'll all appreciate it.
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Post by phyllis on Jun 26, 2009 1:46:59 GMT
I hope this one is a winner for Rufus. He's not only yummy to look at, but also a great actor in my opinion. I think I will read the book, but I'm usually disappointed when the film slaughters the book. I know they have to cut down on the scenes, but why do some need to reinvent the plot?
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Post by quoll on Jun 26, 2009 9:00:22 GMT
OMG Rufus and Ian McShane together - father and son are they?
This is looking good! I hope it is a great part for him.
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Post by tipou on Jun 26, 2009 11:51:03 GMT
I would thank you Tip, but it would be a roller derby thank you... that's ok, DGD, you dont REALLY have to thank me.LOL |
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Post by vmaciv on Jun 27, 2009 3:16:37 GMT
I have begun reading the book and Tom Builder is a captivating character. And here in the US Shakespeare seems to be making a come back so perhaps the story will be well received. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed.
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Post by numbat on Jun 28, 2009 4:00:31 GMT
Thank goodness Rufus is too old to play that absolutely awful William, given his history of being cast as the baddie!!! That's one character i'm glad he was able to steer well away from. I haven't got to the end of the book (i kind of lost interest after the first Kingsbridge wool market) so i don't know if he miraculously redeems himself in the end, but he is truly nasty.  |
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Post by quoll on Jun 28, 2009 6:35:54 GMT
I havent read the book - will go and check out audible - but I am struggling, I keep wanting to call the Rufus Character, Bob the Builder - yes we can! aaaargh, not a good association there.
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Post by eleanor on Jun 28, 2009 19:06:10 GMT
I havent read the book - will go and check out audible - but I am struggling, I keep wanting to call the Rufus Character, Bob the Builder - yes we can! aaaargh, not a good association there. Hahahahahhah!!!!!!!!!!! Me too quoll!!!!! |
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Post by rai on Jun 28, 2009 20:04:32 GMT
Thank goodness Rufus is too old to play that absolutely awful William, given his history of being cast as the baddie!!! That's one character i'm glad he was able to steer well away from. I haven't got to the end of the book (i kind of lost interest after the first Kingsbridge wool market) so i don't know if he miraculously redeems himself in the end, but he is truly nasty. Rufus told me they offered him the "conniving priest" role first and he turned it down. I just started reading the book and don't know how far I'll get, so I'm not sure which character that is. I may just wait and watch the series. I hate spoilers and I'm lazy, so that makes sense, doesn't it?  Rai |
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Post by tipou on Jun 29, 2009 0:43:48 GMT
"conniving priest". well... there was a pattern to be broken there and he did well to break it...
but...
a conniving priest...
(someone open a window...)
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Post by catdishy on Jun 29, 2009 0:56:47 GMT
JUst saw Hayley Atwell last night in "How About You" and realized just now she was Bess in the menage a trois in Duchess...very sympatico onscreen...will she be Rufus's paramour in POTE?
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Post by spice on Jun 29, 2009 13:52:47 GMT
Catdishy,
From what I've read, Hayley Atwell will play the part of Aliena.
Tom Builder's (Rufus) love interest is Ellen, to be played by Natalia Woerner. Remember, I am referring to the characters in the mini series. I have no idea what may be happening in Ruf's "real" life.
You may want to check the pages of this thread to find the links to articles about the series. You will find a synopsis of the story and the actors in the cast. Hope that helps!
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