News bits! Our twice monthly round-up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler have been out promoting their new film ‘They Came Together‘. They were asked for their favourite rom-coms by Vulture. Here’s Rudd’s choice. Annie Hall is pretty amazing. A lot of the Woody Allen ones are pretty great, but […]
Jamie Blackley Joins Woody Allen 2015 Film
Up and coming British actor Jamie Blackley has joined the cast of the 2015 film written and directed by Woody Allen, according to new reports from the Daily Mail. Blackley is the third actor we know to join the film, following Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone. Blackley is 22, and yet has many screen credits […]
Five New Images From Magic In the Moonlight
Magic In The Moonlight is the new film written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone. Today, Sony Pictures Classics has released four new images from the film. We have new looks at Firth, Stone and their co-stars Eileen Atkins and Simon McBurney. Woody Allen himself is shown in a […]
Magic In The Moonlight To Close Traverse City Film Festival
The 10th Traverse City Film Festival has announced its line-up, and it’s a big list of great upcoming films. They have also selected Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen, as their closing night film. The festival runs from 29th July and ends on 3rd August and held, of […]
VOTW: Zach Braff On Jimmy Kimmel Live
Zach Braff is currently starring in the Bullets Over Broadway musical, but he used his one night off this week to talk appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live‘. Whilst on the show, he told a funny anecdote about a lady in the front row of the show. It’s our video of the week this week. He […]
What Is Your Fave Indie Film Of 2014 So Far? (And Your Fave Gordon Willis Films)
It’s almost the middle of the year, and we want to check in with your favourite films of the year so far. We are going to do it in two parts – with this poll covering the indie films. Next time we will ask you for your favourite blockbuster. Looking at various indie box office […]
Magic In The Moonlight Premiere In New Jersey
The Monmouth Arts in New Jersey has scored a major coup. It will be hosting the very first ticketed screening to Magic In The Moonlight – the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. New Jersey Stage had the round up. The screening will be held on 17th July, a week before it’s limited […]
VOTW: That 70’s Show Annie Hall Parody
This week we saw the film ‘22 Jump Street‘ and it was hilarious. It is packed with jokes, and even includes a homage to Annie Hall, played for both laughs and emotional impact. It made us think of other parodies of famous Woody Allen scenes. There are dozens, and we might as well start collecting […]
Magic In the Moonlight Poster
Fakes be damned! We finally have the poster for Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. Moviefone has the exclusive, and we have to say it is wonderful. Stars Colin Firth and Emma Stone in period dress is up front. They have been rendered in a bit of a […]
Woody Allen’s 2015 Film Rhode Island Shooting Locations And Dates
Woody Allen’s 2015 Film, which will star Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, has been announced to be shot in Rhode Island. We now have more details about which city they will be filming in and other locations details. We also know a little more about the shooting dates. The info comes from Rhode Island Public […]
Jun News Bits 1: Anna Berger, David Krumholtz, Melissa McCarthy, Billy Graham, Oviedo Statue and more
News bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Anna Berger has died, aged 91. Her 60 year acting career included plenty of great films (such as the ‘Taking Of Pehlam One Two Three‘) and TV shows (‘The Sopranos‘), including one Woody Allen credit – Crimes And Misdemeanors. You […]
VOTW: Woody Allen On the South Bank Show 1994
It’s unusually quiet for Woody Allen in June, so we dig back into the past for our VOTW this week. Newly posted on YouTube is the full 50 minute episode of Woody Allen on The South Bank Show, one the UK’s most prominent arts programs. Aired in early 1994 it comes as Allen has finished […]
Fading Gigolo Update: $19m Box Office, Japanese Poster and more
Fading Gigolo, the new film written and directed by John Turturro and starring Woody Allen, has been out for two months. With only a handful of big territories left to release the film, it’s time to check it with how well it’s tracking. ‘Fading Gigolo‘ has now earned $19,140,826 worldwide. Italy leads the charge ($5.9m), […]
Magic In the Moonlight Website Launched
Magic In the Moonlight is the new, upcoming film written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone. Set for release in July , it is surprising how little we know. This week we saw the launch of a new website and a new Facebook page for the film- a good […]
Bullets Over Broadway At the 2014 Tony Awards
Bullets Over Broadway, sadly, didn’t pick up any awards at the 68th Tony Awards. But the cast and crew were part of the proceedings, including a fantastic live performance. That performance came towards the end of the show, wit Nick Cordero leadings his tap dancing gangsters through ‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do‘. We also […]
Bullets Over Broadway Update: Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Behind the Scenes and more…
The cast of the Bullets Over Broadway musical are as busy as ever, especially in the lead up to the Tony Awards. Here’s a big wrap up including news on the Tony’s, The Drama Desk Awards, new videos, photos and more! We weren’t sure but it looks like “Bullets…” will definitely be performing at the […]
New Poll: What Is Your Fave Gordon Willis Films (And Your Fave Sharon Stone Films)
It’s time for a new poll, as we wrap up our old one. It’s our chance to find out what films are loved by Woody Allen films. Our new poll pays tribute to Gordon Willis, the master cinematographer who worked with Woody Allen on eight films, who passed away last month. He also worked on […]
VOTW: Zach Braff and Betsy Wolfe Perform On Today Show
The cast of the Bullets Over Broadway musical have been working hard as usual. This week saw Zach Braff and Betsy Wolfe perform a song on The Today Show. The duet was ‘I’ve Found A New Baby‘ and it’s a real showcase for Wolfe. Her voice is nothing short of remarkable. The pair briefly discuss […]
“Wonderfully Subversive” – Antz – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Antz takes the honour of being the most financially successful film in Woody Allen’s career. Made at a time when the idea of animation changed radically, Allen starred as an ant with big ideas to change his own station. This family friendly film still holds up, with a classic hero’s story and some pretty great […]
Bullets Over Broadway Musical Original Cast Recording Released
The Bullets Over Broadway musical is playing on Broadway, but for those who can’t make it to NYC for a show, we have the next best thing. The original cast recording has been released and is available on various digital services. The CD version will be released in the US on 10th June. The soundtrack […]