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Moviefone's Top DVD of the Week:
"Much Ado About Nothing"
What's It About? Joss Whedon's ("The Avengers") modern retelling of the Shakespeare classic follows two couples with different takes on romance. Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Beatrice (Amy Acker) are older and disdainful of their love, while the sweet young Claudio (Fran Kranz) and Hero (Jillian Morgese) are deeply absorbed by their love.
Why We're In: Whedon's "Much Ado About Nothing" is a refreshing and charming take on the classic comedy for its unique blending of the Shakespearian dialogue with a contemporary setting and aesthetic. While it sticks to the original content and doesn't add anything wholly revolutionary, it's nonetheless an entertaining addition to the canon of Shakespeare film adaptations.
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- moviefone (@moviefone) October 7, 2013 Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of...
Moviefone's Top DVD of the Week:
"Much Ado About Nothing"
What's It About? Joss Whedon's ("The Avengers") modern retelling of the Shakespeare classic follows two couples with different takes on romance. Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Beatrice (Amy Acker) are older and disdainful of their love, while the sweet young Claudio (Fran Kranz) and Hero (Jillian Morgese) are deeply absorbed by their love.
Why We're In: Whedon's "Much Ado About Nothing" is a refreshing and charming take on the classic comedy for its unique blending of the Shakespearian dialogue with a contemporary setting and aesthetic. While it sticks to the original content and doesn't add anything wholly revolutionary, it's nonetheless an entertaining addition to the canon of Shakespeare film adaptations.
Rt & Follow to win @JossWhedon's #MuchAdo About Nothing on Blu-ray! @MuchAdoFilm arrives in stores on 10/8! Rules: http://t.co/QjgiJGpzN5
- moviefone (@moviefone) October 7, 2013 Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of...
- 10/8/2013
- by Erin Whitney
- Moviefone
To some, Joss Whedon doing Shakespeare is as random a notion as Michael Bay directing a Chekhov play. Whedon, known for his outstanding work on television shows and films such as Firefly, Dollhouse, The Avengers, and Serenity, seems like one of the last people who would suddenly slip over into the realm of the Bard’s classic repertoire of plays, but lo and behold, even with his extremely busy schedule on The Avengers, Whedon took 12 days to put together a modernized telling of Much Ado About Nothing, using his own house, a group of friends, a limited budget, and the high hopes that this wouldn’t turn out to be just a silly little home movie.
The story involves a group of soldiers returning from battle led by Don Pedro (Reed Diamond). After his reconciliation with his brother, Don John (Sean Maher), they have decided to stay at the home of a friend,...
The story involves a group of soldiers returning from battle led by Don Pedro (Reed Diamond). After his reconciliation with his brother, Don John (Sean Maher), they have decided to stay at the home of a friend,...
- 10/7/2013
- by Jeff Beck
- We Got This Covered
★★★★☆ A parade of familiar faces from the television work of Joss Whedon - including the long-running success Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its patchy spin-off Angel, the short-lived Firefly and the controversial Dollhouse - fill out the cast of Whedon's big screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Shot in just two weeks between the completion of principal photography and the start of post-production on Avengers Assemble (2012), Whedon's interpretation of the story is an intimate take on the material, falling somewhere between a screwball comedy and a stylish film noir.
Much Ado concerns the relationships of two distinct couples: the young pair Claudio (Fran Kranz) and Hero (Jillian Morgese) and the sharp-tongued Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof). As the evil Don John (Sean Maher) schemes to keep the former from each other, Beatrice and Benedick wage a "merry war" that consists mostly of putting each other down with the utmost wit.
Much Ado concerns the relationships of two distinct couples: the young pair Claudio (Fran Kranz) and Hero (Jillian Morgese) and the sharp-tongued Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof). As the evil Don John (Sean Maher) schemes to keep the former from each other, Beatrice and Benedick wage a "merry war" that consists mostly of putting each other down with the utmost wit.
- 10/7/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Avengers Assemble director Joss Whedon's critically acclaimed Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing (2012) comes to DVD and Blu-ray this coming Monday (7 October), following hot on the heels of his new hit TV series, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. To celebrate the home entertainment release of Much Ado, we have Two DVD copies of Whedon's lovingly crafted passion project to give away to a our loyal readers, courtesy of the team at UK distributor Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment. This is an exclusive competition for our Facebook and Twitter fans, so if you haven't already, 'Like' us at facebook.com/CineVueUK or follow us @CineVue before answering the question below.
When Leonato (Clark Gregg), the Governor of Messina, is visited by his good friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), he is accompanied by two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). Claudio falls for Leonato's daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick...
When Leonato (Clark Gregg), the Governor of Messina, is visited by his good friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), he is accompanied by two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). Claudio falls for Leonato's daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick...
- 10/4/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
To mark the release of Much ado about nothing on DVD and Blu-ray on the 7th October we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on DVD.
Leonato (Clark Gregg – Avengers Assemble; Iron Man), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond – Moneyball; Good Night & Good Luck), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher – Serenity; TV’s Firefly). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof – Avengers Assemble; TV’s Angel) and Claudio (Fran Kranz – Diary Of A Wimpy Kid; TV’s Dollhouse). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero (newcomer Jillian Morgese), and Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice (Amy Acker – The Cabin In The Woods; TV’s Angel; Dollhouse), the governor’s niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange, with Leonato, their marriage.
In...
Leonato (Clark Gregg – Avengers Assemble; Iron Man), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond – Moneyball; Good Night & Good Luck), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher – Serenity; TV’s Firefly). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof – Avengers Assemble; TV’s Angel) and Claudio (Fran Kranz – Diary Of A Wimpy Kid; TV’s Dollhouse). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero (newcomer Jillian Morgese), and Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice (Amy Acker – The Cabin In The Woods; TV’s Angel; Dollhouse), the governor’s niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange, with Leonato, their marriage.
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- 9/30/2013
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Shot at the director’s home over twelve days amidst post-production for The Avengers, Joss Whedon’s modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is soon to be released across cinemas in North America, and thanks to eONE Films, Sound On Sight has 10 double passes to give away to residents of Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg.
To Enter:
Simply like us on Facebook and email admin@soundonsight.org with Much Ado About Nothing in the subject headline.
(Don’t forget to tell us which city you live in.)
Good luck everyone!
Synopsis:
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese...
To Enter:
Simply like us on Facebook and email admin@soundonsight.org with Much Ado About Nothing in the subject headline.
(Don’t forget to tell us which city you live in.)
Good luck everyone!
Synopsis:
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese...
- 6/24/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
So what do you after you direct the third biggest box-office grosser of all time? Well you make your own cinematic take on a centuries old Shakespeare romantic farce. In modern dress. And shoot it in black and white. In your own home. Over twelve days. That’s what the man behind last Summer’s blockbuster behemoth Marvel’S The Avengers, Joss Whedon, has done with Much Ado About Nothing. Over the last few years I ‘ve read interviews with Whedon and several of his cohorts who spoke of leisurely Sunday brunches at his home which would conclude the reading of a Shakespeare playing while enjoying fine wines. Finally Whedon thought the time was right to commit one to film and so he has assembled (kinda’ like those superheroes) actors from all facets of the “Whedon-verse”: TV shows (“Buffy, the Vampire Slayer”,”Angel”,”Firefly”,”Dollhouse”), internet series (“Dr. Horrible...
- 6/21/2013
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
While it would be presumptuous for me to label any of Shakespeare’s plays his ‘best’ – I have read many of them, and even taken a few classes on the subject, but am certainly not an expert – I can say with confidence that Much Ado About Nothing is my favorite. While many of Shakespeare’s comedies require extensive notes and annotations to understand the humor – pun sources, word plays, and cultural jokes do not tend to survive 500 years historical distance – Much Ado has barely aged a day. Even on the page, I find it consistently laugh-out-loud funny, often hysterically so, because nearly all the humor stems organically from some of the most clearly defined and richly realized characters across all of Shakespeare’s texts. The plot – that of rumors, both malicious and well-intended, leading to romantic harmony and betrayal – is a fun one, but mostly secondary to the main attraction...
- 6/21/2013
- by Jonathan R. Lack
- We Got This Covered
Joss Whedon's micro-budget adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing is released in the UK today, and reunites former Angel co-stars Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker.
Digital Spy sat down with Denisof and Acker earlier this week to get the lowdown on their roles as sharp-tongued, star-crossed lovers Beatrice and Benedick.
The pair discussed Whedon's now-legendary tradition of organising Shakespeare readings for his actors over brunch, and revealed what Shakespearean role they'd most like to tackle next.
Clark Gregg, Jillian Morgese, Fran Kranz, Sean Maher, Nathan Fillion and Reed Diamond also star in Much Ado About Nothing, which was filmed in 12 days at Whedon's house in California.
> Joss Whedon: 20 greatest moments from 'Buffy', 'Firefly', more
> Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado' actors: Where you know them from
The film is out now in the UK, and will be released nationwide in the Us next Friday (June...
Digital Spy sat down with Denisof and Acker earlier this week to get the lowdown on their roles as sharp-tongued, star-crossed lovers Beatrice and Benedick.
The pair discussed Whedon's now-legendary tradition of organising Shakespeare readings for his actors over brunch, and revealed what Shakespearean role they'd most like to tackle next.
Clark Gregg, Jillian Morgese, Fran Kranz, Sean Maher, Nathan Fillion and Reed Diamond also star in Much Ado About Nothing, which was filmed in 12 days at Whedon's house in California.
> Joss Whedon: 20 greatest moments from 'Buffy', 'Firefly', more
> Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado' actors: Where you know them from
The film is out now in the UK, and will be released nationwide in the Us next Friday (June...
- 6/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Following a record-breaking release in the Us last weekend, Joss Whedon’s masterful adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing arrives on our shores today. And if you’re heading out to the cinema over the weekend, make sure you see this film, because it is a true work of art.
The film reunites Whedon with a lot of his past collaborators, with Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof leading the cast as Beatrice and Benedick; Fran Kranz as Hero opposite Jillian Morgese as Hero; Clark Gregg as Leonardo; Sean Maher as the villainous Don John; and Tom Lenk and Nathan Fillion as the comedy duo of Verges and Dogberry.
I was fortunate enough to be at the film’s world premiere out at the Toronto International Film Festival last year – you can read our five-star review here – and was even more lucky enough to sit down with Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof...
The film reunites Whedon with a lot of his past collaborators, with Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof leading the cast as Beatrice and Benedick; Fran Kranz as Hero opposite Jillian Morgese as Hero; Clark Gregg as Leonardo; Sean Maher as the villainous Don John; and Tom Lenk and Nathan Fillion as the comedy duo of Verges and Dogberry.
I was fortunate enough to be at the film’s world premiere out at the Toronto International Film Festival last year – you can read our five-star review here – and was even more lucky enough to sit down with Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof...
- 6/14/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Feature Laura Akers 14 Jun 2013 - 07:00
Laura considers the cultural impact of Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing, in UK cinemas from today...
Silly as we feel writing this about a 400 year old story, this feature contains Much Ado About Nothing spoilers.
On May 16, the Seattle International Film Festival (Siff) opened with a showing of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado about Nothing, with Whedon, and stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Clark Gregg, and Nathan Fillion in attendance, giving me - both as fan of Whedon’s work and Shakespearean academic - a chance to talk to them about this labour of love.
Much Ado about Nothing is easily one of Shakespeare’s most accessible and enjoyable plays, and Whedon, who used to host Shakespearean read-throughs at his home with various actors and friends from the Whedonverse, has done some really wonderful things with it.
The play, set in Messina,...
Laura considers the cultural impact of Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing, in UK cinemas from today...
Silly as we feel writing this about a 400 year old story, this feature contains Much Ado About Nothing spoilers.
On May 16, the Seattle International Film Festival (Siff) opened with a showing of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado about Nothing, with Whedon, and stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Clark Gregg, and Nathan Fillion in attendance, giving me - both as fan of Whedon’s work and Shakespearean academic - a chance to talk to them about this labour of love.
Much Ado about Nothing is easily one of Shakespeare’s most accessible and enjoyable plays, and Whedon, who used to host Shakespearean read-throughs at his home with various actors and friends from the Whedonverse, has done some really wonderful things with it.
The play, set in Messina,...
- 6/13/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Director: Joss Whedon; Screenwriter William Shakespeare, Joss Whedon; Starring: Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Clark Gregg, Fran Kranz, Reed Diamond, Sean Maher, Nathan Fillion; Running time: 107 mins; Certificate: 12A
It's no coincidence that when Joss Whedon finally decided to commit a Shakespeare adaptation to screen - having been organising private readings of the Bard's works as a hobby for more than a decade - it was Much Ado About Nothing that he chose. Not only is the text accessible; light on verse and heavy on pitter-patter prose, but it contains one of Shakespeare's most overtly feminist speeches. "That I were a man, I would eat his heart out in the marketplace," spits sworn bachelorette Beatrice (Amy Acker), after her cousin Hero (Jillian Morgese) is wronged by her fiancé.
Whedon made his name by taking a tired and oppressive archetype - the tiny, helpless blonde girl doomed in the alleyway - and...
It's no coincidence that when Joss Whedon finally decided to commit a Shakespeare adaptation to screen - having been organising private readings of the Bard's works as a hobby for more than a decade - it was Much Ado About Nothing that he chose. Not only is the text accessible; light on verse and heavy on pitter-patter prose, but it contains one of Shakespeare's most overtly feminist speeches. "That I were a man, I would eat his heart out in the marketplace," spits sworn bachelorette Beatrice (Amy Acker), after her cousin Hero (Jillian Morgese) is wronged by her fiancé.
Whedon made his name by taking a tired and oppressive archetype - the tiny, helpless blonde girl doomed in the alleyway - and...
- 6/12/2013
- Digital Spy
★★★★☆ After delivering a barnstorming superhero flick with Avengers Assemble (2012), Joss Whedon took the curious decision to adapt William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, filming in his own Los Angeles home under tight budgetary restrictions and time constraints. By supplanting his celebrated dialogue with that of the greatest wordsmith of them all, Whedon could have easily set himself up for a fall, but the director shows himself to be an arch and intuitive interpreter of the Bard, his film playing like a younger, scrappier descendant of Kenneth Branagh's definitive 1993 version of the same play.
One of the great Shakespeare comedies, Much Ado About Nothing opens with Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), the Prince of Aragon, with his followers Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz), visiting Leonato (Clark Gregg), the Duke of Messina, father of Hero (Jillian Morgese) and uncle to Beatrice (Amy Acker). While Claudio and Hero immediately fall...
One of the great Shakespeare comedies, Much Ado About Nothing opens with Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), the Prince of Aragon, with his followers Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz), visiting Leonato (Clark Gregg), the Duke of Messina, father of Hero (Jillian Morgese) and uncle to Beatrice (Amy Acker). While Claudio and Hero immediately fall...
- 6/12/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Hey nonny nonny! There's a new film adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, and it premiered in London last night, with stars Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof in attendance and director Joss Whedon on hand. They got moral support from Ripper himself, Anthony Head, and former Avengers villain (but nice bloke really) Tom Hiddleston. The film is, of course, Joss Whedon's summer holiday work, shot after The Avengers as a bit of a palate-cleanser. An adaptation of the Shakespearean comedy, it sees Beatrice (Acker) and Benedick (Denisof) reluctantly fall in love despite their determination to fight with one another instead. Their romance, however, is threatened when Benedick's friend Claudio (Fran Kranz) scuppers his engagement to Beatrice's cousin Hero (Jillian Morgese).Much Ado About Nothing is out this Friday, offering a Man Of Steel alternative to die-hard Marvel fans as well as Shakespearean nuts. brightcove.createExperiences();...
- 6/12/2013
- EmpireOnline
Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, Much Ado About Nothing. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
Over the last 400 years, Shakespeare’s plays have continued to intrigue and excite audiences. His plays have been performed in every medium imaginable. There is a quality to his work that continues to evolve beyond the style and structure of plays from that era. “Much Ado About Nothing” is the kind of witty and acerbic comedy that still manages to inform love. The self-doubt, humility and growth that everyone must go through in the pursuit of love is something unchanged in these 400 years.
Much Ado About Nothing opens in St. Louis, Friday, June 21st!
Enter for your chance to receive...
Over the last 400 years, Shakespeare’s plays have continued to intrigue and excite audiences. His plays have been performed in every medium imaginable. There is a quality to his work that continues to evolve beyond the style and structure of plays from that era. “Much Ado About Nothing” is the kind of witty and acerbic comedy that still manages to inform love. The self-doubt, humility and growth that everyone must go through in the pursuit of love is something unchanged in these 400 years.
Much Ado About Nothing opens in St. Louis, Friday, June 21st!
Enter for your chance to receive...
- 6/10/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing is the culmination of a tradition that has become mythical among Whedonites, whereby Whedon would invite regular collaborators – including Nathan Fillion, James Marsters, Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker – round to his house for Shakespeare readings over brunch.
Filmed in just 12 days in between The Avengers' end of production and beginning of post-production, Much Ado stars Denisof and Acker as sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick, and has already enjoyed a strong box office opening in the Us.
Digital Spy sat down with Whedon to discuss romantic comedies, reuniting Angel stars Denisof and Acker, and what Shakespeare play he'd like to tackle next.
Watch more extracts from our interview with Whedon, in which he discusses The Avengers 2, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Wars.
Much Ado About Nothing also stars Nathan Fillion, Sean Maher, Clark Gregg, Reed Diamond, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese and Tom Lenk.
Filmed in just 12 days in between The Avengers' end of production and beginning of post-production, Much Ado stars Denisof and Acker as sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick, and has already enjoyed a strong box office opening in the Us.
Digital Spy sat down with Whedon to discuss romantic comedies, reuniting Angel stars Denisof and Acker, and what Shakespeare play he'd like to tackle next.
Watch more extracts from our interview with Whedon, in which he discusses The Avengers 2, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Wars.
Much Ado About Nothing also stars Nathan Fillion, Sean Maher, Clark Gregg, Reed Diamond, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese and Tom Lenk.
- 6/10/2013
- Digital Spy
It can happen to you! It really, really can!
"Much Ado About Nothing" star Jillian Morgese is now living proof that a young, burgeoning actress can totally be discovered in some random cafe one day, as they sometimes say.
Of course, in her case, it was during extras filming for a cafe scene in "The Avengers" which earned her top billing — albeit in indie price-age — for Joss Whedon's latest film.
As detailed by BuzzFeed, Morgese served as a simple scene extra on Whedon's big superhero actioner, instructed simply to "look back at the destruction and give up on [her] life."
But as the saying goes, there are no small roles, and Morgese stepped up and capitalized on what screen-time she'd been given and took up her opportunities to chat up Whedon during his precious off-time.
That very precociousness paid off in the end because he later rang her up, asked...
"Much Ado About Nothing" star Jillian Morgese is now living proof that a young, burgeoning actress can totally be discovered in some random cafe one day, as they sometimes say.
Of course, in her case, it was during extras filming for a cafe scene in "The Avengers" which earned her top billing — albeit in indie price-age — for Joss Whedon's latest film.
As detailed by BuzzFeed, Morgese served as a simple scene extra on Whedon's big superhero actioner, instructed simply to "look back at the destruction and give up on [her] life."
But as the saying goes, there are no small roles, and Morgese stepped up and capitalized on what screen-time she'd been given and took up her opportunities to chat up Whedon during his precious off-time.
That very precociousness paid off in the end because he later rang her up, asked...
- 6/7/2013
- by Amanda Bell
- NextMovie
Geek icon Joss Whedon’s adaption of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing hits cinemas on 14 June, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the London premiere on 11 June with the director and cast in attendance! That’s right – you can get to see the film alongside Whedon himself, plus the two leads (and Buffy The Vampire Slayer-alumni) Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof!
You Must be free to attend the premiere on Tuesday 11th June to enter this competition.
In the late summer of 2011, Joss Whedon completed principal photography on Marvel’s Avengers Assemble. Upon his return to Los Angeles Joss was contractually obligated to take a week off before beginning his director’s cut of the film. Rather than travel to an exotic location, or disconnect from the world and unwind, Joss chose to make a completely different kind of film. A film...
You Must be free to attend the premiere on Tuesday 11th June to enter this competition.
In the late summer of 2011, Joss Whedon completed principal photography on Marvel’s Avengers Assemble. Upon his return to Los Angeles Joss was contractually obligated to take a week off before beginning his director’s cut of the film. Rather than travel to an exotic location, or disconnect from the world and unwind, Joss chose to make a completely different kind of film. A film...
- 6/7/2013
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing is absolutely a must-see movie of the year, which deserves every ounce of the critical praise it has been receiving since its Tiff debut last year – you can read our five-star review here.
The film begins its limited release in the Us today, ahead of opening in the UK next weekend, and opening wider in the Us the following weekend. And a great new clip from the film has been released online, in which we get to see a battle of wits between Amy Acker’s Beatrice and Alexis Denisof’s Benedick.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls...
The film begins its limited release in the Us today, ahead of opening in the UK next weekend, and opening wider in the Us the following weekend. And a great new clip from the film has been released online, in which we get to see a battle of wits between Amy Acker’s Beatrice and Alexis Denisof’s Benedick.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls...
- 6/7/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Filmmaker and Comic-Con mega-star Joss Whedon follows up his superhero extravaganza The Avengers with a classic ensemble tale every bit as entertaining. Whedon reunites with actors Clark Gregg (The Avengers as well as other Marvel Studios movies) and Nathan Fillion (the sci-fi series Firefly as well as its movie spinoff Serenity) for a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, a comic romance set in the Sicilian city of Messina. Amy Acker (Angel, Dollhouse), perfect as the razor sharp heroine Beatrice, and Alexis Denisof (Angel, Buffy, Dollhouse, The Avengers), as Benedick, Much Ado’s male hero and adversary to Beatrice, are the standout leads of Whedon’s stock company. Fran Kranz joins the fun as Benedick’s lovesick bud Claudio who declares his love for the pretty Hero (Jillian Morgese), daughter of Messina’s...
- 6/7/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
There’s no denying that May 2013 has been an incredible month for moviegoers, with Iron Man 3 becoming the first film to gross a billion dollars at the global box office this year, The Great Gatsby reaching $100m. in two weeks in the Us alone, and Fast and Furious 6 and The Hangover Part III topping the biggest Memorial Day box office weekend of all time. With so many blockbusters behind us, it’s amazing to think that we’ve still got so many still to look forward to, and so we come once more to our run-down of the top 10 must-see movies of the month, with the June 2013 edition.
And it is a great one.
Much Ado About Nothing – June 7th (Us Limited), June 14th (UK Limited), June 21st and Beyond (Us and UK Expanding)
Joss Whedon’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s play is the single greatest version of the bard’s work I have seen,...
And it is a great one.
Much Ado About Nothing – June 7th (Us Limited), June 14th (UK Limited), June 21st and Beyond (Us and UK Expanding)
Joss Whedon’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s play is the single greatest version of the bard’s work I have seen,...
- 5/30/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
There are two films you need to seek out next month: The first is Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, and the second is Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel.
Whedon shot the former Shakespeare adaptation in secret in the confines of his own home, and the result is a masterpiece, with a version of Shakespeare’s play unlike any seen before. I was fortunate enough to see the world premiere of Much Ado About Nothing at Tiff last year – you can read our five-star review here – and cannot recommend it enough.
We were recently treated to a brilliant UK trailer. And with its release date just around the corner, we’ve got a great new image to share of Nathan Fillion and Tom Lenk, two of Whedon’s many frequent collaborators, as Dogberry and Verges.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don...
Whedon shot the former Shakespeare adaptation in secret in the confines of his own home, and the result is a masterpiece, with a version of Shakespeare’s play unlike any seen before. I was fortunate enough to see the world premiere of Much Ado About Nothing at Tiff last year – you can read our five-star review here – and cannot recommend it enough.
We were recently treated to a brilliant UK trailer. And with its release date just around the corner, we’ve got a great new image to share of Nathan Fillion and Tom Lenk, two of Whedon’s many frequent collaborators, as Dogberry and Verges.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don...
- 5/21/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing is all but guaranteed to be my favourite film of the year. I was lucky enough to be at its world premiere at Tiff last year – you can read our five-star review here – and instantly fell in love with it.
The first trailer debuted last month, giving the world a brilliant first look at Whedon’s upcoming adaptation. And now Kaleidoscope have released the new UK trailer, giving us a terrific new look at the highly anticipated drama/comedy.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), and Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice...
The first trailer debuted last month, giving the world a brilliant first look at Whedon’s upcoming adaptation. And now Kaleidoscope have released the new UK trailer, giving us a terrific new look at the highly anticipated drama/comedy.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), and Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice...
- 4/25/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joss Whedon's feature film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing has been getting pretty solid reviews. I haven't seen it for myself yet, but I plan on checking it out as soon as I get the chance!
Here's a new UK trailer for the indie movie that been released. Whedon shot the film in less than two weeks while taking a break from making The Avengers.
The movie also has a great cast that includes Clark Gregg (Avengers), Fran Kranz, and Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods), along with Nathan Fillion, Alexis Denisof, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, and Reed Diamond. Here's the synopsis...
Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio. While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero,...
Here's a new UK trailer for the indie movie that been released. Whedon shot the film in less than two weeks while taking a break from making The Avengers.
The movie also has a great cast that includes Clark Gregg (Avengers), Fran Kranz, and Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods), along with Nathan Fillion, Alexis Denisof, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, and Reed Diamond. Here's the synopsis...
Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio. While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero,...
- 4/25/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Much Ado About Nothing just got another trailer, this one made for the U.K. The newest peek at Joss Whedon’s take on the beloved Shakespeare comedy spotlights the Bard’s wittiest couple, Benedick and Beatrice – much like the first trailer – though here there’s less merry war and more mountains of affection.
To the tune of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof) are shown falling for each other – and literally falling down the stairs of Whedon’s house (where the film was made during a 12-day shoot). The trailer gives us more glimpses...
To the tune of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof) are shown falling for each other – and literally falling down the stairs of Whedon’s house (where the film was made during a 12-day shoot). The trailer gives us more glimpses...
- 4/24/2013
- by Emily Rome
- EW - Inside Movies
The anticipation surrounding Joss Whedon’s upcoming Much Ado About Nothing is incredibly well deserved. The director has committed to film the best adaptation of Shakespeare’s work to date, and its June release date can’t come fast enough.
I was fortunate enough to be at its world premiere at Tiff last September – you can read our five-star review here – and have been eagerly awaiting its theatrical release ever since.
The brilliant first trailer finally arrived last month. And with its release less than two months away, EW have debuted the new Us poster, following on from the first official poster we saw late last year.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and...
I was fortunate enough to be at its world premiere at Tiff last September – you can read our five-star review here – and have been eagerly awaiting its theatrical release ever since.
The brilliant first trailer finally arrived last month. And with its release less than two months away, EW have debuted the new Us poster, following on from the first official poster we saw late last year.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and...
- 4/15/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Latest poster for Much Ado About Nothing, starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof and Nathan Fillion Roadside Attractions distributes the film, also with Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, Reed Diamond, Clark Gregg and Tom Lenk. Joss Whedon (Serenity, Firefly, The Avengers) directs as well as adapting the script based on the play by William Shakespeare. Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato's daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice (Amy Acker), the governor's niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange with Leonato for a marriage.
- 4/11/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Latest poster for Much Ado About Nothing, starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof and Nathan Fillion Roadside Attractions distributes the film, also with Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, Reed Diamond, Clark Gregg and Tom Lenk. Joss Whedon (Serenity, Firefly, The Avengers) directs as well as adapting the script based on the play by William Shakespeare. Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato's daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice (Amy Acker), the governor's niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange with Leonato for a marriage.
- 4/11/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
WonderCon 2013 began its final day this morning with a panel celebrating Joss Whedon's indie Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing , which is set to hit theaters June 7 from Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. Joining Whedon himself on the stage were stars Riki Lindhome, Tom Lenk, Spencer Treat Clark, Sean Maher, Nick Kocher, Clark Gregg, Jillian Morgese, Romy Rosemont and Brian McElhaney, along with cinematographer Jay Hunter. Two key scenes from the production were shown, beginning with the play's Act II, Scene III in Leonato's (Clark Gregg) orchard. The characters are discussing Beatrice's (Amy Acker) wedding plans, but noting that she's secretly in love with Benedick (Alexis Denisof). Benedick, meanwhile, is hiding in the bushes just outside the window and listening in...
- 3/31/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Shakespeare, as a high school graduate and English major I knew him. People’s perceptions of him intrigue me. On one hand he is loathed with a passion equal to his brilliance. There is not a ring in hell which meets out as grizzly a punishment as would the high school bully if he could get his hands on the bard. On another he is the beloved word smith. It is fascinating to note, for all of his exceptionally clever rhyme, meter, play on words, etc., at the end of the day his plays were wildly popular; he was the George Lucas of his time.
While I can go round and round about his plays, that’s best left to high school and college English classes. I’m sure something clever and insightful can still be written, but the real joy of Shakespeare, roughly 400 years after his death, is how his plays are interpreted.
While I can go round and round about his plays, that’s best left to high school and college English classes. I’m sure something clever and insightful can still be written, but the real joy of Shakespeare, roughly 400 years after his death, is how his plays are interpreted.
- 3/15/2013
- by Aeryk Pierson
- Obsessed with Film
SXSW 2013 Film Review
complete coverage of the SXSW Film Festival 2013
Much Ado About Nothing
Director: Joss Whedon
Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, Much Ado About Nothing.
Cast: Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese
(film synopsis from sxsw.com)
Read Shane T. Nier’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Trailer Review
Overall
During a production break on a little movie called The Avengers, director Joss Whedon secretly shot an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in his own backyard in 12 days featuring an all-star cast of Whedon regulars. Great, yet another adaptation of a Shakespeare classic converted to a modern time period. This particular reimagining manages to take a familiar story and make it feel fresh utilizing brilliantly timed physical comedy while still maintaining the inherent humor found in much of the original play.
Once you warm up to the language style,...
complete coverage of the SXSW Film Festival 2013
Much Ado About Nothing
Director: Joss Whedon
Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, Much Ado About Nothing.
Cast: Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese
(film synopsis from sxsw.com)
Read Shane T. Nier’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Trailer Review
Overall
During a production break on a little movie called The Avengers, director Joss Whedon secretly shot an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in his own backyard in 12 days featuring an all-star cast of Whedon regulars. Great, yet another adaptation of a Shakespeare classic converted to a modern time period. This particular reimagining manages to take a familiar story and make it feel fresh utilizing brilliantly timed physical comedy while still maintaining the inherent humor found in much of the original play.
Once you warm up to the language style,...
- 3/11/2013
- by Tyler Mager
- The Scorecard Review
Joss Whedon has traded superheroes for Shakespeare in the first trailer for his adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing." Although the "Avengers" director's latest film is remarkably different from his previous work (both in subject matter and budget), it stars a number of actors who have collaborated with him in earlier projects, like "Angel" and "Firefly." Also read: Toronto Film Fest: Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado About Nothing' Goes to Lionsgate Amy Acker ("Angel," "Doll House"), Alexis Denisof ("Angel," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Fran Kranz ("The Cabin in the Woods") and newcomer Jillian Morgese lead the...
- 3/8/2013
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Credit: Elsa Guillet-Chapuis
Prepare to fall in love with this preview!
Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, Much Ado About Nothing. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
Recently, Whedon co-wrote and produced Lionsgate’s horror/thriller feature film Cabin In The Woods, which received enormous critical praise. Whedon then went on to write and direct Marvel’s signature superhero ensemble, The Avengers, which was a breakout success and became one of the highest grossing films of all time. He is currently co-writing, directing and executive producing the pilot to Marvel TV’s television show for ABC, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning...
Prepare to fall in love with this preview!
Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, Much Ado About Nothing. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
Recently, Whedon co-wrote and produced Lionsgate’s horror/thriller feature film Cabin In The Woods, which received enormous critical praise. Whedon then went on to write and direct Marvel’s signature superhero ensemble, The Avengers, which was a breakout success and became one of the highest grossing films of all time. He is currently co-writing, directing and executive producing the pilot to Marvel TV’s television show for ABC, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning...
- 3/7/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The first trailers for a pair of movies landed today, one featuring the more modern take on comedy, while the other brings a classic into the modern world. Both films have fans who've been waiting for these trailers, and so we've brought them together for your enjoyment!
Let's start off with The Hangover Part III, which to be entirely honest with you, I had completely forgot was coming out. I feel kind of bad about this, but after my disappointment with the second film, I wasn't raptly following the progress of this one. Regardless the first trailer launched this morning and does just about everything in it's power to make it clear they are taking a different approach to this film. Since the main complaint with Part II was it's essential re-tread of the first film's premise, you'll find almost nothing familiar (other than the characters) in this trailer.
On the whole,...
Let's start off with The Hangover Part III, which to be entirely honest with you, I had completely forgot was coming out. I feel kind of bad about this, but after my disappointment with the second film, I wasn't raptly following the progress of this one. Regardless the first trailer launched this morning and does just about everything in it's power to make it clear they are taking a different approach to this film. Since the main complaint with Part II was it's essential re-tread of the first film's premise, you'll find almost nothing familiar (other than the characters) in this trailer.
On the whole,...
- 3/7/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
From The Avengers to Shakespeare, here's the first trailer and poster for Joss Whedon's highly anticipated indie film Much Ado About Nothing. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I've heard great things about it, and I love what I'm seeing in the trailer! It really does look like a great movie, and I'm excited to see it for myself. Not only because I'm a fan of Whedon, but because I'm also a fan of the work of Shakespeare.
The movie also has a great cast that includes Clark Gregg (Avengers), Fran Kranz, and Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods) along with Nathan Fillion, Alexis Denisof, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, and Reed Diamond. Here's the synopsis...
Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio.
The movie also has a great cast that includes Clark Gregg (Avengers), Fran Kranz, and Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods) along with Nathan Fillion, Alexis Denisof, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, and Reed Diamond. Here's the synopsis...
Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio.
- 3/7/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Yes, Joss Whedon -- who made $1 billion and change for Marvel simply by making some spandex heroes fly around for a couple of hours -- has made a movie based on a Shakespeare play. In black and white. In his backyard. And on a budget that would barely feed the cast and crew of "The Avengers" for a single day. But you know what else? It actually looks pretty good. The first trailer for "Much Ado About Nothing" has arrived, and it's eager to shake off any associations with the Bard being boring, by fizzing things up with quick cutting and scoring the promo with St. Germain's jazzy "Rose Rouge." And it presents 'Much Ado' -- starring friends and frequent collaborators Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, Clark Gregg and Reed Diamond -- as a hip, contemporary relationship movie, albeit it one with soliloquies.
- 3/7/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Coulson Lives! Sorry… Got carried away there. While Clark Gregg is indeed part of the cast for Joss Whedon’s homegrown adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, he’s not playing Phil Coulson, unless this is the sneakiest Avengers crossover in the history of crosses and, um, overs. Check out the trailer below. This does have a tie in to those assembled Avengers, though, because Whedon shot the film at his house in 12 days when he was supposed to be having a break between principal photography and post-production on the superhero behemoth.An extension of the Shakespeare readings Whedon conducts at his pad with various actors from his oeuvre, this is a modern-day take on Shakespeare’s romantic comedy drama. The story focuses on a house party and wedding whereat the lives of two couples intertwine. Young lovers Hero (Jillian Morgese) and Claudio (Fran Kranz) are about to get married,...
- 3/7/2013
- EmpireOnline
Much Ado About Nothing was by far my favourite film at Tiff last year, and I can’t wait for it to get its wide release this summer.
Joss Whedon’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s play is nothing short of a masterpiece, and it instantly became one of my favourite films of all time when I saw it out in Toronto last September – you can read our five-star review here.
With the film’s release just a few months away, Yahoo Movies have debuted the first trailer, and it is every bit as beautiful as you’d expect.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for...
Joss Whedon’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s play is nothing short of a masterpiece, and it instantly became one of my favourite films of all time when I saw it out in Toronto last September – you can read our five-star review here.
With the film’s release just a few months away, Yahoo Movies have debuted the first trailer, and it is every bit as beautiful as you’d expect.
Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for...
- 3/7/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing wowed audiences at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival (and then again at the 2013 Glasgow Film Festival), and now you can watch the first trailer. A slick black-and-white reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragic-comic romance, the film casts Whedon acolytes from Buffy, Firefly, Dollhouse and more and updates the action to the modern day. Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof star as the sparring would-be lovers Beatrice and Benedick, with Fran Kranz and Jillian Morgese as Claudio and Hero. It's the latter couple's...
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- 3/7/2013
- by Matt Maytum
- TotalFilm
Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing instantly became one of my favourite films of all time when I saw it at its Tiff debut last year, and naturally I can’t wait to see it again this summer.
Shot in just twelve days in Whedon’s own home, the film gives a contemporary setting to the Shakespeare play, with Whedon bringing his usual brilliance and wit to the table whilst still using the original text.
The first trailer for Much Ado About Nothing is set to debut later today. And ahead of that, we’ve just been sent the official press release confirming that the UK release date will be 14th June. And to go alongside it, we’ve got a great new image to share.
“Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign...
Shot in just twelve days in Whedon’s own home, the film gives a contemporary setting to the Shakespeare play, with Whedon bringing his usual brilliance and wit to the table whilst still using the original text.
The first trailer for Much Ado About Nothing is set to debut later today. And ahead of that, we’ve just been sent the official press release confirming that the UK release date will be 14th June. And to go alongside it, we’ve got a great new image to share.
“Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond), who is returning from a victorious campaign...
- 3/7/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
South by Southwest (SXSW) is just one of many film festivals, we here at Sound On Sight cover yearly. The fest, which takes place every spring in Austin, Texas, began in 1987, and has continued to grow in size every year. The fest announced the first wave of films back in early January, and the lineup included some highly anticipated films such as The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Evil Dead, Downloaded and Spring Breakers. Now the full lineup has been announced, and it just might be one of the best lineups the festival has ever programmed.
SXSW takes place March 8-16 in Austin Texas. Here are just some of the films we are excited about.
Narrative Feature Competition – This year’s 8 films were selected from 1,191 submissions. Each film is a World Premiere.
Awful Nice
Director/Screenwriter: Todd Sklar, Screenwriter: Alex Rennie
Estranged brothers Jim and Dave must travel to Branson together when...
SXSW takes place March 8-16 in Austin Texas. Here are just some of the films we are excited about.
Narrative Feature Competition – This year’s 8 films were selected from 1,191 submissions. Each film is a World Premiere.
Awful Nice
Director/Screenwriter: Todd Sklar, Screenwriter: Alex Rennie
Estranged brothers Jim and Dave must travel to Branson together when...
- 2/1/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
The promoters of Austin's legendary South By Southwest Festival , which kicks off on March 8, have announced the massive lineup of film for 2013 (69 world premieres, 14 North American and 5 U.S. Premieres so far), which includes the world premiere of Evil Dead, the much-talked-about reboot of the Sam Raimi classic from director Fede Alvarez. That's the big news, of course, but the lineup also includes a wealth of horror, thriller, dark fantasy and other genre-related titles. Here's a few of those additional highlights: Milo Director/Screenwriter: Jacob Vaughan, Screenwriter: Benjamin Hayes A man discovers that his chronic stomach problems are due to the fact that he has a demon baby living in his colon. Starring Ken Marino, Gillian Jacobs, Peter Stormare, Stephen Root and Mary Kay Place. (World Premiere) Much Ado About Nothing Director: Joss Whedon Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film, Much Ado About Nothing.
- 1/31/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
Sundance Film Festival kicks off out in Park City today, bringing some of the year’s most anticipated independent films to the big screen. Following shortly after will be the Berlinale next month, and SXSW in March, which has just debuted a very promising initial line-up. And now the first big film festival on our shores, the Glasgow Film Festival, has announced its line-up, and it is absolutely exceptional.
Opening the events on Valentine’s Day next month will be Régis Roinsard’s Populaire, starring Romain Duris, Déborah François, and Bérénice Bejo, getting its UK premiere.
And closing the festival will be Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, the great writer-director’s contemporary adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. Similarly seeing its UK premiere, the film stars an ensemble that will please all Whedon fans, led by Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof, with fine support from Fran Kranz, Clark Gregg,...
Opening the events on Valentine’s Day next month will be Régis Roinsard’s Populaire, starring Romain Duris, Déborah François, and Bérénice Bejo, getting its UK premiere.
And closing the festival will be Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, the great writer-director’s contemporary adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. Similarly seeing its UK premiere, the film stars an ensemble that will please all Whedon fans, led by Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof, with fine support from Fran Kranz, Clark Gregg,...
- 1/17/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Two thousand and twelve is over and it's on to the new year and while I'm busy preparing a list of 50 films I'm anticipating in 2013, I got to thinking it might be fun to also prepare a list of books, articles, plays, graphic novels, comics and more for you to read to prepare for the year's new films and I've come up with a total of 35 of them (give or take, considering some are based on comic book series and/or characters from novels). Today I am introducing Part One of the list, which includes the comic books, graphic novels, news articles and plays that were adapted into films while tomorrow I will feature over 25 books that were adapted into movies that will be hitting theaters this year. I have written a few words on each as well as links to purchase all of the titles available as well as...
- 1/3/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Two thousand and twelve is over and it's on to the new year and while I'm busy preparing a list of 50 films I'm anticipating in 2013, I got to thinking it might be fun to also prepare a list of books, articles, plays, graphic novels, comics and more for you to read to prepare for the year's new films and I've come up with a total of 35 of them (give or take, considering some are based on comic book series and/or characters from novels). Today I am introducing Part One of the list, which includes the comic books, graphic novels, news articles and plays that were adapted into films while tomorrow I will feature over 25 books that were adapted into movies that will be hitting theaters this year. I have written a few words on each as well as links to purchase all of the titles available as well as...
- 1/2/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Everyone should see this movie. Just a quote from this completely new poster for the upcoming romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. In case you’re not so familiar with this fresh project, I will first inform you that we’re actually talking about a modern version of Shakespeare’s classic comedy which comes from director Joss Whedon, and for more details & better look at this promo poster – make sure you check out the rest of this report.
Whedon’s movie stars Fran Kranz as Claudio and Alexis Denisof as Benedick, who have just returned home to Messina after a successful campaign abroad. When Claudio announces his adoration for the lovely Hero, (daughter of Messina’s governor Leonato), the acid-tongued Benedick teases him mercilessly.
Benedick’s scorn for love is matched by that of his long-time nemesis and verbal sparring partner Beatrice, Leonato’s niece. As the lovestruck Claudio and Hero make plans to marry,...
Whedon’s movie stars Fran Kranz as Claudio and Alexis Denisof as Benedick, who have just returned home to Messina after a successful campaign abroad. When Claudio announces his adoration for the lovely Hero, (daughter of Messina’s governor Leonato), the acid-tongued Benedick teases him mercilessly.
Benedick’s scorn for love is matched by that of his long-time nemesis and verbal sparring partner Beatrice, Leonato’s niece. As the lovestruck Claudio and Hero make plans to marry,...
- 12/2/2012
- by Jeanne Standal
- Filmofilia
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions report they will jointly release director Joss Whedon's "Much Ado About Nothing", June 7, 2013.
Shot in 12 days, the movie stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, Clark Gregg and Reed Diamond :
"...'Claudio' (Kranz) and 'Benedick' (Denisof ) have just returned home to 'Messina' after a successful campaign abroad. When earnest Claudio announces his adoration for the lovely 'Hero' (Morgese), daughter of Messina's governor 'Leonato' (Clark Gregg), the acid-tongued Benedick teases him mercilessly.
"Benedick's scorn for love is matched by that of his long-time nemesis and verbal sparring partner 'Beatrice' (Acker), Leonato's niece. As the lovestruck Claudio and Hero make plans to marry, Benedick and Beatrice resume the 'merry war' of insults they have long waged.
"Yet there are many who believe that for all their antagonism - or even because of it - this pair of incessantly sniping cynics is...
Shot in 12 days, the movie stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher, Clark Gregg and Reed Diamond :
"...'Claudio' (Kranz) and 'Benedick' (Denisof ) have just returned home to 'Messina' after a successful campaign abroad. When earnest Claudio announces his adoration for the lovely 'Hero' (Morgese), daughter of Messina's governor 'Leonato' (Clark Gregg), the acid-tongued Benedick teases him mercilessly.
"Benedick's scorn for love is matched by that of his long-time nemesis and verbal sparring partner 'Beatrice' (Acker), Leonato's niece. As the lovestruck Claudio and Hero make plans to marry, Benedick and Beatrice resume the 'merry war' of insults they have long waged.
"Yet there are many who believe that for all their antagonism - or even because of it - this pair of incessantly sniping cynics is...
- 12/2/2012
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing has been one of my favourite films of the year, and instantly became one of my favourite films of all time when I saw its world premiere at Tiff – you can read our five-star review here.
We saw a beautiful promo poster revealed at the American Film Market a month ago, where a photo of the poster was snapped, and now the first poster has officially debuted online, giving us a wonderful look at leading stars Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker.
“Shakespeare’s classic comedy gets a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s stylized adaptation. Shot in just twelve days using the original text, the story of sparring lovers Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof) offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.”
Starring alongside Acker and Denisof is a fantastic supporting cast, headed up by Fran Kranz,...
We saw a beautiful promo poster revealed at the American Film Market a month ago, where a photo of the poster was snapped, and now the first poster has officially debuted online, giving us a wonderful look at leading stars Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker.
“Shakespeare’s classic comedy gets a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s stylized adaptation. Shot in just twelve days using the original text, the story of sparring lovers Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof) offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.”
Starring alongside Acker and Denisof is a fantastic supporting cast, headed up by Fran Kranz,...
- 12/1/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
by Hannah Soo Park
If you’re expecting Josh Whedon’s next project to be a spectacle like "The Avengers" or "The Cabin in the Woods,” you might be a little surprised to learn that the writer-director’s upcoming movie is actually a seemingly subdued modern-day take on Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.”
And now, the indie Shakespeare adaptation has an official release date. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions announced that the film, which premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, will land in theaters on June 7, 2013.
It may have a script derived from Shakespeare’s original text, but don’t expect stuffy period costumes—this interpretation features a contemporary spin on the classic tale (it is Whedon, after all). With his wife in the producer’s chair, the writer-director shot the film at his Santa Monica home during his free time off from filming "The Avengers.
If you’re expecting Josh Whedon’s next project to be a spectacle like "The Avengers" or "The Cabin in the Woods,” you might be a little surprised to learn that the writer-director’s upcoming movie is actually a seemingly subdued modern-day take on Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.”
And now, the indie Shakespeare adaptation has an official release date. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions announced that the film, which premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, will land in theaters on June 7, 2013.
It may have a script derived from Shakespeare’s original text, but don’t expect stuffy period costumes—this interpretation features a contemporary spin on the classic tale (it is Whedon, after all). With his wife in the producer’s chair, the writer-director shot the film at his Santa Monica home during his free time off from filming "The Avengers.
- 11/30/2012
- by MTV Movies Team
- MTV Movies Blog
These Shakespeare update films usually do nothing for me at all. While I have a certain fondness for one of them, mostly they are the work of people who think they are far more clever than they are, and the result is a kind of irritatingly smug ego-effort, rather than an attempt at broadening appreciation of The Bard.
The negatives involved with these works don’t seem like the sort of thing Joss Whedon is liable to be guilty of, and good or bad, he’s just the guy to get truly massive numbers of people to perhaps scratch their chin while walking out of the theater, and muse, “Shakespeare you say?”
A curious effort in more ways than one, Much Ado About Nothing was shot in under two weeks, and without changing the text. It’s sure to be an interesting ride watching the response as we near this film’s release,...
The negatives involved with these works don’t seem like the sort of thing Joss Whedon is liable to be guilty of, and good or bad, he’s just the guy to get truly massive numbers of people to perhaps scratch their chin while walking out of the theater, and muse, “Shakespeare you say?”
A curious effort in more ways than one, Much Ado About Nothing was shot in under two weeks, and without changing the text. It’s sure to be an interesting ride watching the response as we near this film’s release,...
- 11/30/2012
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
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