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Friday, May 3, 2013
Xavier Samuel's New Interview with Cairns (Drift Promo)
Rare does an Australian film have as much punch as surfing drama Drift.
Fusing an all-star cast of some of Australia's best actors including Sam Worthington, Myles Pollard, Steve Bastoni and Xavier Samuel, with a genuinely gripping story and some of the best surf cinematography seen in a feature film ever, it's a world away from what you've come to expect from Australian cinema in recent years, and couldn't be better for it.
Catching up with Xavier ahead of the film's release this week, Hit agrees with the rising star's assertion that Drift is a genuine triumph of a film, and not just because it's made here in Australia.
"I'm pretty excited about it all, I'm really happy for Morgan (O'Neill) and Ben (Nott), the directors," Xavier says, fresh from the film's premiere in Western Australia, where it was filmed.
"It's a really classy film and it features surf footage unlike anything you've seen in a feature film before. Someone was saying the other day that the waves in the film are the biggest and most spectacular ever in a dramatic feature film."
Speaking of big waves, Xavier says a bulk of the surfing featured in the film is actually the lead actors out on the unforgiving WA breaks, with the rest made up by some of Australia's best pro surfers.
"I've done a bit of surfing before," he confesses.
"I did a film earlier in my career where I had to learn to surf. But as soon as I got the role, I jumped into the water and spent every day surfing to practise.
"There was a whole bunch of wicked surfers involved in the shooting of the film, but Morgan really wanted to make a film where the actors where actually on the waves, to capture that kind of enthusiasm, like, `those guys are really doing that!
"I think about 75 per cent of the surfing you see is actually us and the rest is the great gun surfers they have over there (in Western Australia). I think in the end, my naivety saved me. Had I known what I was getting myself into, I might have stayed on shore. It definitely crossed my mind a couple of times sitting out the back of the break with massive waves eclipsing right in front of me."
One of those moments took place at the infamous Cow Bombie, one of Margaret River's biggest and most dangerous breaks.
"Oh man, it was hectic," he says with a chuckle. "It's like a washing machine. It's really intense and there was one time when I got held under, dragging up across the reef. I remember thinking, 'I wouldn't mind coming up for air soon'. When I came into shore, I had cut up hands and feet, I think I earned the local (surfers') respect."
Another one of Drift's biggest drawcards is a dynamic performance by one of Australia's most recent Hollywood breakthroughs, Sam Worthington. Xavier says (and Hit agrees) that you won't have seen the Avatar and Clash Of The Titans star in a role quite like JB, the drug-dealing surf photographer.
"It's unlike anything he's done before," Xavier says.
"I mean he's a nomad surf photographer that drives from town to town in a bus painted with psychedelic colours! You can see the twinkle in his eye in the movie, he really enjoyed playing that role."
Xavier says Drift's story about two brothers who build one of Australia's first shortboard surfing empires isn't based on a real company.
"It's sort of a soup of many different stories," he says.
"It shows if you have a few good minds to it, you can do anything. In Drift, it's two brothers fighting against the odds to make a better life for themselves, and they do it and that's great."
The film also charts the social change happening in Australia during the '60s and '70s outside the world of surfing something Xavier says gives the film a lot of its edge.
"It was a period where people were really swinging their elbows and saying, 'I don't have to conform to this certain way of life'. It's a mad attitude and really fun to capture on screen.
"Especially the character I play, Jimmy.
"Just check it out," he says.
"When you see me on that massive wave, that's actually me!"
Via Gossip_Dance, Cairns
Kristen Stewart Is Still ‘Very Much Involved’ With Balenciaga
nymag Following Kristen Stewart's interview with German magazine 032c about former Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière, many folks on the Internet concluded that she had severed ties with the house, which is now helmed by Alexander Wang. But an inside source confirmed to us that her contract with Balenciaga is actually alive and well. She has already shot several new fragrance campaigns, the first of which will come out this fall.
This information runs counter to previous rumors that Stewart's relations with the brand had fizzled once Wang came onboard, as he very publicly sided with Liberty Ross, the wronged woman in Stewart's cheating scandal with film director Rupert Sanders last summer. Stewart also has yet to wear any of Wang's Balenciaga designs in public, and she didn't attend his debut show in Paris in March. Perhaps this will change — maybe she and Wang could even be friends! Or maybe she'll just fulfill her fragrance
"ambassador" duties and bow out when her contract is up.
UPDATE: A source has confirmed that Stewart is still "very much involved" with Balenciaga, and has already shot several new fragrance campaigns with them.
In fact, for all the feature's thoroughness, it leaves many questions unanswered. Like, what does Ghesquière think of his successor? And for Pete's sake, what is he going to do next? He says he's gotten many offers, but he's coy about his next move:
Ideally, I’d like to give myself a six-month break, to travel and discover things. I’m not sure it’ll happen because some interesting projects are on the horizon ... Given the projects and the offers I have on the table, the trick is to think about what is most inspiring, what can become a new way of working ...
I’m preparing something, but I have choices to make. I will announce something when I am ready.
With Stewart, Sauvé, Gainsbourg, and the rest of his loyal team onboard, no doubt. Stay tuned.
Download: Paul McDonald & Nikki Reed "The Best Part" EP
noisetrade Los Angeles, California-based indie folk duo and married songwriters Paul McDonald & Nikki Reed channel country, folk, and blues through an indie rock prism in their new EP "The Best Part". Paul, who has played with rock bands The Grand Magnolias & Hightide Blues has spent the past 7 years touring relentlessly and pursuing a solo career, utilizing his raw yet melodious and expressive voice to deliver a handful of albums. Nikki, a critically acclaimed actor, writer, and designer brings her inner poet and smooth tone to add just the right flavor into the mix. From great stylistic and emotional range, her voice derives a unique charm. Recently the couple landed their single "All I've Ever Needed" in the Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 2 Soundtrack. They plan to hit the road in September and release their full-length debut in late 2013.
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SC Films To Handle Sales on New 3D Animation 'Gus' Starring Dakota Fanning
London-based SC Films will handle sales on new 3D animation Gus, which will feature the voices of Dakota Fanning, Seth Green, Richard Kind, Christine Baranski, Danny Glover and Elliot Gould.
The story follows a misunderstood orphan yellow bird, who unites a flock of migratory birds and leads them to Africa via the Arctic Circle.
Backing comes from TeamTO, Haut Et Court, Studio Canal, BackUp, Panache Productions, La Cie Cinématographique and SC Films.
The family animation, currently in production and due for a Christmas 2014 delivery, has been written by Antoine Barraud and Hoodwinked’s Cory Edwards.
Directors are Dominique Monfery (Eleanor’s Secret) and Christian De Vita, a storyboard artist on Frankenweenie and Fantastic Mr Fox.
Sales outfit Simon Crowe told ScreenDaily: “SC Films has a lot of experience handling theatrical animation features so I was really excited when I read this witty, visual and highly entertaining script from Antoine Barraud and Cory Edwards. This is a film for the entire family.”
StudioCanal, which will handle home entertainment rights in France, added: “Gus is first and foremost a family comedy; a journey viewers embark upon experiencing adventures alongside a gaggle of delightful characters.”
Producer Corinne Kouper commented:”Gus is both a fable, and a touching human comedy about self-realization.”
SC Films’ Cannes slate will also include Prana Studio’s Wish, Bullet, The Fold and I am Soldier.
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Coronation Dress Worn by Kristen in 'Snow White and the Huntsman' on display at “The NBC Universal Experience"
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 30, 2013– Masterful creations from three of the five films nominated for “Best Costume Design” at the 85th Academy Awards® are on display at “The NBCUniversal Experience” at Universal Studios Hollywood in a showcase of enchanting and dramatic costumes from Universal Pictures’ Les Miserables and Snow White and The Huntsman, as well as gowns from the category winner, Focus Features’ Anna Karenina.
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Other spectacular additions to the new showcase include the coronation dress worn by Kristen Stewart as “Snow White” in Snow White and The Huntsman and the scepter carried by Charlize Theron in her role as the movie’s evil queen.
For guests in pursuit of an even more in-depth look at the costumes and props used to create Hollywood magic, try the “VIP Experience.” This is a deluxe offering providing visitors a seat aboard a private trolley with exclusive guided access to the theme park, working production studio and acclaimed movie set backlot. The “VIP Experience” is a privileged view into the inner-workings of the movie studio, and became even more popular with the growing demand for a luxury opportunity when visiting the park.
This experience includes an expert tour guide and access to the world-famous Edith Head Property Warehouse and Costume Department. The Costume Department features a diverse collection of costumes and accessories, including those worn by the stars of such hits as “Identity Thief,” “Oblivion” and “Bridesmaids.”
The Costume Department also features a never-before-seen look at master costume designers at work on the latest fashions for current productions. Additionally, “VIP Experience” guests are escorted through the theme park to the Front of the Line at all shows and attractions, and enjoy an elaborate gourmet lunch prepared by Universal Studios Hollywood’s award-winning executive chef, served in a private dining room.
The ultimate Hollywood “VIP Experience” can be booked in advance by calling 818.622.8477 or visiting the site.
"'Bonnie & Clyde" Miniseries Casting for May 10 Speakeasy Scene (Elizabeth Reaser)
The History and Lifetime miniseries “Bonnie & Clyde,” currently in
production in Baton Rouge, has announced a casting call for a speakeasy
scene scheduled to shoot May 10 in Port Allen, La.The four-hour, two-night miniseries, to be simulcast on the networks, stars Emile Hirsch (“Into the Wild”) and Holliday Grainger (“The Borgias”) in the title roles, folk-hero gangsters Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, who met their end near Sailes, La.
The miniseries’ cast also includes Holly Hunter (“The Piano”), William Hurt (“Too Big to Fail”), Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”), Lane Garrison (“Prison Break”), Elizabeth Reaser (“The Twilight Saga”), Austin Hebert (“True Blood”) and Dale Dickey (“Winter’s Bone”).
Details: nola.com
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