Actor nm0727164 autoSam Riley[/link] has turned down a string of lucrative movie offers because he is determined to wait for the right part to come along.
The Control star, whose portrayal of late nm0393599 autoJoy Division[/link] frontman nm0193350 autoIan Curtis[/link] has earned him a string of awards nominations, has been approached for several major blockbusters - but he insists he will choose his next role carefully.
He says, "I've had offers, crazy offers, more money than I've ever been used to, or come close to, but even though it's tempting I just want to wait."...
The Control star, whose portrayal of late nm0393599 autoJoy Division[/link] frontman nm0193350 autoIan Curtis[/link] has earned him a string of awards nominations, has been approached for several major blockbusters - but he insists he will choose his next role carefully.
He says, "I've had offers, crazy offers, more money than I've ever been used to, or come close to, but even though it's tempting I just want to wait."...
- 1/10/2008
- WENN
LONDON -- Shia LaBeouf, Sienna Miller, Ellen Page, Sam Riley and Tang Wei will battle it out for the British public's affections this year as contenders for the Orange Rising Star Award.
The nod, voted on by the public via cell phone and online voting, will be dished out during February's British Academy Film Awards for the third straight year.
Nominees must have been featured in a film entered for this year's Orange British Academy Film Awards. BAFTA will its unveil its nominations Jan. 16.
Nominees for the Rising Star Award have generally already appeared in several feature films during their career. The 2007 winner, Eva Green, on Tuesday announced this year's nominees.
The award is designed to recognize those who have demonstrated "exceptional talent and have begun to capture the imagination of the public as a star in the making."
The Rising Star Award is the only award presented during the BAFAs that is voted on by the British public.
The nod, voted on by the public via cell phone and online voting, will be dished out during February's British Academy Film Awards for the third straight year.
Nominees must have been featured in a film entered for this year's Orange British Academy Film Awards. BAFTA will its unveil its nominations Jan. 16.
Nominees for the Rising Star Award have generally already appeared in several feature films during their career. The 2007 winner, Eva Green, on Tuesday announced this year's nominees.
The award is designed to recognize those who have demonstrated "exceptional talent and have begun to capture the imagination of the public as a star in the making."
The Rising Star Award is the only award presented during the BAFAs that is voted on by the British public.
Shia LaBeouf, Sienna Miller and Ellen Page have all been nominated for the Orange Rising Star award at the British Academy Film And Television Awards (BAFTAs) this year. The actors will compete against Sam Riley, star of Joy Division biopic Control and Lust Caution's Wei Tang for the prize, which seeks to recognize up-and-coming performers demonstrating "exceptional talent." The category was established in honor of late casting director Mary Selway, who died in 2004, with the inaugural honor going to Scottish actor James McAvoy. Casino Royale star Eva Green, who won the award last year, announced the nominees on Tuesday, saying, "This year's five nominees are all actors who have really stood out in their work and I'm sure we'll see a lot more of them throughout 2008." The honor is the only one of the BAFTAs voted for the public. The winner will be announced at the official ceremony on February 10.
- 1/9/2008
- WENN
nm0479471 autoShia LaBeouf[/link], nm1092227 autoSienna Miller[/link] and nm0680983 autoEllen Page[/link] have all been nominated for the Orange Rising Star award at the British Academy Film And Television Awards (BAFTAs) this year.
The actors will compete against nm0727164 autoSam Riley[/link], star of nm0393599 autoJoy Division[/link] biopic Control and Lust, Caution's Tang Wei for the prize, which seeks to recognise up-and-coming performers demonstrating "exceptional talent".
The category was established in honour of late casting director nm0783620 autoMary Selway[/link], who died in 2004, with the inaugural gong going to Scottish actor nm0564215 autoJames McAvoy[/link].
Casino Royale star nm1200692 autoEva Green[/link], who won the award last year, announced the nominees on Tuesday, saying, "This year's five nominees are all actors who have really stood out in their work and I'm sure we'll see a lot more of them throughout 2008."
The honour is the only one of the BAFTAs voted for the public. The winner will be announced at the official ceremony on 10 February.
The actors will compete against nm0727164 autoSam Riley[/link], star of nm0393599 autoJoy Division[/link] biopic Control and Lust, Caution's Tang Wei for the prize, which seeks to recognise up-and-coming performers demonstrating "exceptional talent".
The category was established in honour of late casting director nm0783620 autoMary Selway[/link], who died in 2004, with the inaugural gong going to Scottish actor nm0564215 autoJames McAvoy[/link].
Casino Royale star nm1200692 autoEva Green[/link], who won the award last year, announced the nominees on Tuesday, saying, "This year's five nominees are all actors who have really stood out in their work and I'm sure we'll see a lot more of them throughout 2008."
The honour is the only one of the BAFTAs voted for the public. The winner will be announced at the official ceremony on 10 February.
- 1/8/2008
- WENN
LONDON -- The best actor category for the 10th annual British Independent Film Awards spans the generations, with newcomer Sam Riley, Jamie Bell, Cillian Murphy, Viggo Mortensen and Jim Broadbent slugging it out for the prize, organizers said Tuesday.
The actor nod is one of 17 plaudits that will be dished out at a Nov. 28 ceremony at the Roundhouse in London.
Anton Corbijn's Control leads the main award categories with nominations for best director, British independent film, screenplay and Riley's turn in the actor category. Both Samantha Morton and Toby Kebbell occupy a spot in the best supporting actor/actress category also.
But Morton and Kebbell will have to overcome each other and strong challenges from Cate Blanchett (Notes on a Scandal); Armin Muehler Stahl, who joins Mortensen from the Eastern Promises cast; and Colin Firth, who stars opposite Broadbent in And When Did You Last See Your Father? to win that particular plaudit.
Corbijn will slug it out with David Mackenzie, helmer of Bell starrer Hallam Foe, Anand Tucker (And When), Sarah Gavron (Brick Lane) and Cronenberg (Promises) in the directing category.
The actor nod is one of 17 plaudits that will be dished out at a Nov. 28 ceremony at the Roundhouse in London.
Anton Corbijn's Control leads the main award categories with nominations for best director, British independent film, screenplay and Riley's turn in the actor category. Both Samantha Morton and Toby Kebbell occupy a spot in the best supporting actor/actress category also.
But Morton and Kebbell will have to overcome each other and strong challenges from Cate Blanchett (Notes on a Scandal); Armin Muehler Stahl, who joins Mortensen from the Eastern Promises cast; and Colin Firth, who stars opposite Broadbent in And When Did You Last See Your Father? to win that particular plaudit.
Corbijn will slug it out with David Mackenzie, helmer of Bell starrer Hallam Foe, Anand Tucker (And When), Sarah Gavron (Brick Lane) and Cronenberg (Promises) in the directing category.
- 10/24/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
PARIS -- The Directors' Fortnight is taking Control. The Anton Corbijn film starring Sam Riley, Samantha Morton and Alexandra Maria Lara will open the Festival de Cannes sidebar on May 17, organizers said Tuesday.
The black-and-white film centers on Ian Curtis, lead singer of '70s band Joy Division, who committed suicide at age 23.
Corbijn, a world-renowned photographer, is best known for directing music videos for such groups as U2, Depeche Mode, New Order, Nirvana, Coldplay and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The movie, produced by Corbijn alongside Tony Wilson, Todd Eckhert and Deborah Curtis and released in France by La Fabrique du Films, hits Gallic theaters Sept. 26. Becker International is handling world sales.
The official selection for the Directors' Fortnight will be revealed at a news conference May 3 in Paris.
The black-and-white film centers on Ian Curtis, lead singer of '70s band Joy Division, who committed suicide at age 23.
Corbijn, a world-renowned photographer, is best known for directing music videos for such groups as U2, Depeche Mode, New Order, Nirvana, Coldplay and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The movie, produced by Corbijn alongside Tony Wilson, Todd Eckhert and Deborah Curtis and released in France by La Fabrique du Films, hits Gallic theaters Sept. 26. Becker International is handling world sales.
The official selection for the Directors' Fortnight will be revealed at a news conference May 3 in Paris.
- 4/25/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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