Gioachino Rossini is widely regarded as one of the greatest opera composers of all time. He created some of the most beloved masterpieces, such as “The Barber of Seville” and “The Italian Girl in Algiers.” While the plays may have achieved fame, Rossini himself is often overlooked.
We’d like to give a closer look into his life and music. Come explore Rossini’s works and learn about his background, style, and influence on classical music. We will take you on a journey through his life, from his humble beginnings in Pesaro to his rise to fame as a renowned composer.
You’ll discover why this composer was so prolific—he wrote 39 operas from 1806-1829—and why his work continues to be celebrated more than two centuries after its composition. Hold onto your seats folks; it’s time for a musical journey!
Biography of Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Rossini was an Italian composer,...
We’d like to give a closer look into his life and music. Come explore Rossini’s works and learn about his background, style, and influence on classical music. We will take you on a journey through his life, from his humble beginnings in Pesaro to his rise to fame as a renowned composer.
You’ll discover why this composer was so prolific—he wrote 39 operas from 1806-1829—and why his work continues to be celebrated more than two centuries after its composition. Hold onto your seats folks; it’s time for a musical journey!
Biography of Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Rossini was an Italian composer,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Master Gardener. “Gardening,” Joel Edgerton muses early into Master Gardener, “is a belief in the future, that things will happen.” Every installment in Paul Schrader’s untitled contemporary trilogy, which this new film brings to a close, seems engineered to test that conviction, an unwavering optimism that amounts to an act of faith. As Ethan Hawke’s Reverend Toller in First Reformed (2017) and Oscar Isaac’s William Tell in The Card Counter (2021), Edgerton’s Narvel Roth is the latest addition to the director’s pantheon of “God’s lonely men,” solitary and spiritually broken drifters searching for a redemption that seems to lie forever beyond their reach. Anyone remotely familiar with Schrader’s work will find plenty of recurrent tropes and themes here, so much so that Master Gardener almost toys with self-parody. But these motifs do not register as facsimiles. Schrader, age 76, is now clearly making “late films,” and...
- 9/6/2022
- MUBI
Even though “Sonatine” was only his fourth film as a director, for many fans and critics it is still one of the best by Takeshi Kitano and arguably an important milestone in his career as it received much international attention, thanks to directors like Quentin Tarantino, whose production company decided to release “Sonatine” as one of their first titles for American audiences. However, for Kitano himself, the importance of this film is much more personal as it is artistic, evident in the title of the movie itself, which himself explains as an indicator that he finally was able to use the various devices and means within the medium on a basic level, similar to a student of the piano practicing basic pieces. All modesty aside, “Sonatine” is quite an impressive movie which not only continues its director’s themes of deconstruction, but also the idea of how beauty is connected to death.
- 4/21/2022
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Actor Johnny Crawford, known for playing Chuck Connors’ son in ABC series “The Rifleman” from 1958-63, has died. He was 75.
“It is with great sadness and heaviness of heart that the Johnny Crawford Legacy team announce the passing of Johnny Crawford,” it was posted on the Johnny Crawford Legacy website. “He passed away peacefully this evening, April 29, 2021 with Charlotte, his wife, by his side.”
In “The Rifleman,” Crawford played Mark McCain, son of Civil War veteran Lucas McCain, played by Connors. He was nominated in the best supporting actor (continuing character) in a dramatic series category at the Primetime Emmys in 1959. He was 13 at the time.
In 2019, Crawford was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before he contracted Covid-19 and then pneumonia.
Crawford was one of 24 Mouseketeers in the first season of ABC’s “The Mickey Mouse Club.” His early TV roles included “The Lone Ranger,” “Cavalcade of America” and “The Count of Monte Cristo.
“It is with great sadness and heaviness of heart that the Johnny Crawford Legacy team announce the passing of Johnny Crawford,” it was posted on the Johnny Crawford Legacy website. “He passed away peacefully this evening, April 29, 2021 with Charlotte, his wife, by his side.”
In “The Rifleman,” Crawford played Mark McCain, son of Civil War veteran Lucas McCain, played by Connors. He was nominated in the best supporting actor (continuing character) in a dramatic series category at the Primetime Emmys in 1959. He was 13 at the time.
In 2019, Crawford was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before he contracted Covid-19 and then pneumonia.
Crawford was one of 24 Mouseketeers in the first season of ABC’s “The Mickey Mouse Club.” His early TV roles included “The Lone Ranger,” “Cavalcade of America” and “The Count of Monte Cristo.
- 4/30/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Even though “Sonatine” was only his fourth film as a director, for many fans and critics it is still one of the best by Takeshi Kitano and arguably an important milestone in his career as it received much international attention, thanks to directors like Quentin Tarantino, whose production company decided to release “Sonatine” as one of their first titles for American audiences. However, for Kitano himself, the importance of this film is much more personal as it is artistic, evident in the title of the movie itself, which himself explains as an indicator that he finally was able to use the various devices and means within the medium on a basic level, similar to a student of the piano practicing basic pieces. All modesty aside, “Sonatine” is quite an impressive movie which not only continues its director’s themes of deconstruction, but also the idea of how beauty is connected to death.
- 4/22/2020
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Stars: Ben Freeman, Brian Blessed, James Oliver Wheatley, Martyn Ford, Gareth David-Lloyd, Kristian Nairn, Charlie Hiett, Phill Martin, Marie Everett, James Groom, Jamie Kenna, James G. Nunn | Written and Directed by Nicholas Winter
After Maid Marian is kidnapped by the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood must get a band of men together in order to save her. Many are reluctant, given that they are massively outnumbered by the Sheriff’s forces – but those that do join Robin will stop at nothing to defeat the bloodthirsty tyrant. Together, they hatch an audacious plan to penetrate the depths of the Sheriff’s castle and reclaim Robin’s true love.
The first thing that springs to mind, literally, when Robin Hood: The Rebellion starts is do we really need that much on-screen exposition for a film about Robin Hood? After all, we seem to get a new story of this English folklore legend...
After Maid Marian is kidnapped by the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood must get a band of men together in order to save her. Many are reluctant, given that they are massively outnumbered by the Sheriff’s forces – but those that do join Robin will stop at nothing to defeat the bloodthirsty tyrant. Together, they hatch an audacious plan to penetrate the depths of the Sheriff’s castle and reclaim Robin’s true love.
The first thing that springs to mind, literally, when Robin Hood: The Rebellion starts is do we really need that much on-screen exposition for a film about Robin Hood? After all, we seem to get a new story of this English folklore legend...
- 11/13/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Deborah Watling, best known to TV audiences for her work on the original incarnation of Doctor Who, has died following a short battle with lung cancer. She was 69.
Watling’s big break came in 1967, when she was cast as Victoria Waterfield, companion to Patrick Troughton’s Doctor, on the landmark science-fiction program. She would vacate the role after 40 episodes, but would return for 1993’s Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time.
In addition to her work on Doctor Who, Watling appeared in countless TV programs. Her first significant role came in 1958, when she landed the part of Sally Watson in H.G. Wells’ Invisible Man.
Watling’s big break came in 1967, when she was cast as Victoria Waterfield, companion to Patrick Troughton’s Doctor, on the landmark science-fiction program. She would vacate the role after 40 episodes, but would return for 1993’s Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time.
In addition to her work on Doctor Who, Watling appeared in countless TV programs. Her first significant role came in 1958, when she landed the part of Sally Watson in H.G. Wells’ Invisible Man.
- 7/21/2017
- TVLine.com
Just Dance 2016, the latest entry in Ubisoft’s bestselling dance series, is on schedule to be released across numerous consoles next month, and the publisher has decided to drum up further interest by officially announcing every song that fans can expect to dance to.
The new tracks confirmed today include the following:
“Cool For The Summer” by Demi Lovato “Lights” by Ellie Goulding “No Control” by One Direction “Heartbeat Song” by Kelly Clarkson “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea Ft. Charli Xcx “Same Old Love” by Selena Gomez “Teacher” by Nick Jonas “Chiwawa” by Wanko Ni Mero Mero “Circus” by Britney Spears “Copacabana” by Frankie Bostello “This Is How We Do” by Katy Perry “I’m An Albatraoz” by AronChupa “Drop The Mambo” by Diva Carmina “Fun” by Pitbull Ft. Chris Brown “Boys (Summertime Love)” by The Lemon Cubes “Hit The Road Jack” by Charles Percy “These Boots Are Made For Walkin...
The new tracks confirmed today include the following:
“Cool For The Summer” by Demi Lovato “Lights” by Ellie Goulding “No Control” by One Direction “Heartbeat Song” by Kelly Clarkson “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea Ft. Charli Xcx “Same Old Love” by Selena Gomez “Teacher” by Nick Jonas “Chiwawa” by Wanko Ni Mero Mero “Circus” by Britney Spears “Copacabana” by Frankie Bostello “This Is How We Do” by Katy Perry “I’m An Albatraoz” by AronChupa “Drop The Mambo” by Diva Carmina “Fun” by Pitbull Ft. Chris Brown “Boys (Summertime Love)” by The Lemon Cubes “Hit The Road Jack” by Charles Percy “These Boots Are Made For Walkin...
- 9/26/2015
- by John Fleury
- We Got This Covered
Odd List Ivan Radford 7 Jan 2014 - 06:37
Last year may only be a memory, but its film themes linger in the mind. Here's Ivan's pick of 2013's best soundtracks...
Just a quick scan down the list below reveals an extraordinary breadth of genres and subject matters, from imposing, expensive science fiction films to quiet, intimate stories about men at sea on boats or outlaws breaking out of prison to be with their wives. Disparate though the films are, they're all linked by at least one common motif: their music is utterly brilliant.
So with 2014 already well underway, and an entire new wave of films with great music in them beckoning, join us as we look back to the movies of last year, their finest soundtracks, and the must-listen pieces of music you can dig out on each one.
1. Gravity (Steven Price)
Must-listen track: Don't Let Go
When does sound...
Last year may only be a memory, but its film themes linger in the mind. Here's Ivan's pick of 2013's best soundtracks...
Just a quick scan down the list below reveals an extraordinary breadth of genres and subject matters, from imposing, expensive science fiction films to quiet, intimate stories about men at sea on boats or outlaws breaking out of prison to be with their wives. Disparate though the films are, they're all linked by at least one common motif: their music is utterly brilliant.
So with 2014 already well underway, and an entire new wave of films with great music in them beckoning, join us as we look back to the movies of last year, their finest soundtracks, and the must-listen pieces of music you can dig out on each one.
1. Gravity (Steven Price)
Must-listen track: Don't Let Go
When does sound...
- 1/6/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
It seems that whilst Disney’s animation arm continues to be a big hit amongst audiences, some its live-action releases can’t seem to catch a break. Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful was a success for the studio in the spring, but Gore Verbinski’s summer blockbuster, The Lone Ranger, sadly seems to have fallen upon a similar fate as Andrew Stanton’s John Carter did last year.
One factor the two movies have both faced is the bad press. The impact of reviews is far from guaranteed – plenty of films receive terrible reviews from critics but are welcomed with open arms by audiences, and vice versa – and yet, with high-profile movies like these where word of mouth goes in place of an already established world, riding a wave of negative reviews is that much harder to overcome.
In the States, the film opened over the Independence Day...
One factor the two movies have both faced is the bad press. The impact of reviews is far from guaranteed – plenty of films receive terrible reviews from critics but are welcomed with open arms by audiences, and vice versa – and yet, with high-profile movies like these where word of mouth goes in place of an already established world, riding a wave of negative reviews is that much harder to overcome.
In the States, the film opened over the Independence Day...
- 8/12/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The origin-myth template is clunkily applied, and Johnny Depp sticks a bird on his head, for Gore Verbinski's update of the 1950s western serial. If only someone could spur it on a bit
Like a defibrillator cranked up to the highest possible voltage, Rossini's William Tell Overture is slapped on to this film twice – at first briefly, then for a while. It results in something that isn't exactly a gallop, more like the protracted convulsive thrashings of a dead horse with its hoof jammed in the electric socket. Hearing the theme is always enjoyable (specifically, the Overture's fourth "Finale" movement), and maybe it's as well to reassert a wholesome association with the Lone Ranger, his horse, Silver, and his trusty guide, Tonto – and get away from the thought of Malcolm McDowell having sped-up sex with two women in Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. But the energy, brio and brevity of...
Like a defibrillator cranked up to the highest possible voltage, Rossini's William Tell Overture is slapped on to this film twice – at first briefly, then for a while. It results in something that isn't exactly a gallop, more like the protracted convulsive thrashings of a dead horse with its hoof jammed in the electric socket. Hearing the theme is always enjoyable (specifically, the Overture's fourth "Finale" movement), and maybe it's as well to reassert a wholesome association with the Lone Ranger, his horse, Silver, and his trusty guide, Tonto – and get away from the thought of Malcolm McDowell having sped-up sex with two women in Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. But the energy, brio and brevity of...
- 8/8/2013
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
ComicCon offers all kinds of experiences for attendees. You can stay completely in the world of film or immerse yourself in comics or even spend the weekend exploring tutorials and self-help panels. This year, due to a number of factors and in a pleasant surprise, my Con ended up being very music-heavy. I had the opportunity to talk with several film and television composers about their work, their process, and what being a composer in this industry means.
Versatility is essential for a career in film and television composition, given the range of projects out there. One composer I spoke with, iZLER, is currently working on Revenge and Shameless. Another, Chris Tilton, recently finished composing the music for the revamp of The Sims (mostly orchestral) and is currently at work on the new fall series Almost Human (mostly electronic). Not only do composers need the flexibility to seamlessly transition from...
Versatility is essential for a career in film and television composition, given the range of projects out there. One composer I spoke with, iZLER, is currently working on Revenge and Shameless. Another, Chris Tilton, recently finished composing the music for the revamp of The Sims (mostly orchestral) and is currently at work on the new fall series Almost Human (mostly electronic). Not only do composers need the flexibility to seamlessly transition from...
- 7/31/2013
- by Kate Kulzick
- SoundOnSight
There was a time when Johnny Depp was a guaranteed money maker for Hollywood studios, making a profit in the majority of early films he appeared in – and not to mention the resounding box office triumph for Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. However Depp just isn’t quite the safe bet he used to be, and following a recent string of financial and critical failures such as The Tourist, The Rum Diary and Dark Shadows, if Depp isn’t careful he’s going to find himself on the Hollywood scrap heap – a process which may well be sped up by his latest flick, The Lone Ranger; a film that is proving to be something of an expensive flop for Disney across the Atlantic, with rather substantial losses projected.
However try not to let America’s reaction to this Gore Verbinski picture twist your perspective as, though needlessly dishevelled in places,...
However try not to let America’s reaction to this Gore Verbinski picture twist your perspective as, though needlessly dishevelled in places,...
- 7/11/2013
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In "The Lone Ranger," Johnny Depp reunites with his "Pirates of the Caribbean" director Gore Verbinski for another Jerry Bruckheimer-produced, Disney-distributed period action adventure. Based not on a theme-park ride but on the popular film serials and television show, "The Lone Ranger" is now a definitively more progressive tale where Tonto isn't just a minstrel sidekick -- it's the Lone Ranger, played by Armie Hammer, who takes the back of the saddle -- and the villains are greedy railroad tycoons (Tom Wilkinson). Although there's no language (aside from the term "Injun") or sex, the violence is considerably more gruesome (cannibalism, vague references to rape) than expected.
Here are five questions to ask yourself before heading to see "The Lone Ranger" this summer.
1. Is your kid familiar with "The Lone Ranger"? If you were to play Rossini's "William Tell Overture," would your kid instinctively think "Hi-Yo Silver, away!"? If so,...
Here are five questions to ask yourself before heading to see "The Lone Ranger" this summer.
1. Is your kid familiar with "The Lone Ranger"? If you were to play Rossini's "William Tell Overture," would your kid instinctively think "Hi-Yo Silver, away!"? If so,...
- 7/3/2013
- by Sandie Angulo Chen
- Moviefone
Sneak Peek a new international trailer with more revealing footage from director Gore Verbinski's new take on "The Lone Ranger".
The new film stars Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid'.
"The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini...
The new film stars Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid'.
"The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini...
- 4/18/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek new character posters from director Gore Verbinski's "The Lone Ranger".
The new film stars Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid'.
"The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of the...
The new film stars Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid'.
"The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of the...
- 4/9/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek a new international trailer supporting "The Lone Ranger" starring Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid', directed by Gore Verbinski.
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of...
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of...
- 3/14/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek a new official trailer for "The Lone Ranger" starring Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid', directed by Gore Verbinski.
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of...
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of...
- 12/12/2012
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek the first official trailer for "The Lone Ranger" starring Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid', directed by Gore Verbinski.
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of...
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
Cast of...
- 10/3/2012
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek more new images of Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as Texas lawman 'John Reid' from the upcoming Disney, Bruckheimer western action feature "The Lone Ranger", directed by Gore Verbinski.
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell...
Principle photography on "The Lone Ranger" wrapped in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in New Mexico, August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio show created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker.
The premise of a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto', was then adapted for pulp magazines and a popular TV series.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used for both the radio and TV series was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell...
- 10/2/2012
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
Jack White and Johnny Depp should probably just make a movie together one of these years (since they look like brothers and all; just me?), but, for now, this is the next best thing: White has been hired to write and perform the score for Depp's "The Lone Ranger."
The announcement was made during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Speaking to Variety, "Lone Ranger" producer Jerry Bruckheimer said he was looking forward to collaborating with White.
"Jack's an amazing songwriter with a unique style," Bruckheimer said. "We're thrilled to hear his fresh take on the William Tell Overture."
(As you probably know, the theme song for "The Lone Ranger" was a section of the "William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini.)
White has never written a movie score before but he does have some movie credits on his resume. He wrote the theme song to...
The announcement was made during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Speaking to Variety, "Lone Ranger" producer Jerry Bruckheimer said he was looking forward to collaborating with White.
"Jack's an amazing songwriter with a unique style," Bruckheimer said. "We're thrilled to hear his fresh take on the William Tell Overture."
(As you probably know, the theme song for "The Lone Ranger" was a section of the "William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini.)
White has never written a movie score before but he does have some movie credits on his resume. He wrote the theme song to...
- 4/25/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Sneak Peek the first official image of Johnny Depp as Native American 'Tonto' and Armie Hammer as "The Lone Ranger" from the set of the currently lensing Disney, Bruckheimer western action feature, directed by Gore Verbinski.
The motion picture started principal photography in New Mexico, February 2012.
Shooting is planned in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in the state, to August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, featuring a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
The new film also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner,...
The motion picture started principal photography in New Mexico, February 2012.
Shooting is planned in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations in the state, to August 2012.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, featuring a vigilante, masked 'Texas Ranger', his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, that was the Lone Ranger!"
Theme music used was the "cavalry charge" finale of composer Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell Overture".
The new film also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner,...
- 3/8/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
"I think it's my most... skillful film," Stanley Kubrick stated in his calm, equanimous voice, the day after screening the first assembly of A Clockwork Orange. We were standing on either side of Stanley's desk in his functionally chaotic home office at Abbots Mead in Elstree, England, going over the agenda for our imminent meeting with Dick Lederer, senior vice president of advertising-publicity at Warner Bros. Stanley always spoke precisely, especially on matters of great importance, and he had to have contemplated all available adjectives before deciding on "skillful" to contextualize Clockwork within his body of work. It was a word I'd never heard him use before. The highest echelon of Warner executives, headed by chairman Ted Ashley, had flown in from Burbank for the event, their first look at any frame of Kubrick's latest film. Overwhelmed at what they saw, they conveyed their enthusiasm in a euphoric meeting immediately following the screening.
- 1/30/2012
- by Mike Kaplan
- Moviefone
Governor Susana Martinez and the New Mexico Film Office have announced that Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "The Lone Ranger", directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp as 'Tonto', will start principal photography in New Mexico, February 2012.
Production is planned in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations around the state, filming to August 2012.
"'The Lone Ranger' is proof that New Mexico’s film industry is alive and well," said Governor Martinez.
"This administration is committed to fostering productive relationships with film studios so we can continue to offer our talented workforce and breathtaking backdrops for major productions."
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker, featuring a masked Texas Ranger, his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the...
Production is planned in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock and other locations around the state, filming to August 2012.
"'The Lone Ranger' is proof that New Mexico’s film industry is alive and well," said Governor Martinez.
"This administration is committed to fostering productive relationships with film studios so we can continue to offer our talented workforce and breathtaking backdrops for major productions."
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker, featuring a masked Texas Ranger, his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
Episodes usually ended with a character lamenting the fact they never found out the...
- 1/17/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports actor Johnny Depp and produce Jerry Bruckheimer have agreed to substantial upfront pay cuts regarding their involvement in Walt Disney Pictures fresh take on "The Lone Ranger", pushing the production back into the green light for a 2012 start.
Actor Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") will play "The Lone Ranger", adapting the Old West radio show/TV/comic book character, for Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski
("Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End").
Co-starring Depp as native side-kick 'Tonto', the film will be based on a screenplay by Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road").
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health.
The two men then become 'blood brothers' and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker,...
Actor Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") will play "The Lone Ranger", adapting the Old West radio show/TV/comic book character, for Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski
("Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End").
Co-starring Depp as native side-kick 'Tonto', the film will be based on a screenplay by Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road").
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health.
The two men then become 'blood brothers' and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker,...
- 10/13/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A child star as Oliver Twist, he became a key figure in epoch-making TV comedy
'Please, sir – I want some more." Rationing was still in force when, under the eye of David Lean's camera, a thin, pale eight-year-old boy named John Howard Davies raised his gruel bowl and dared to request a second serving. That image of Davies in Oliver Twist (1948) spoke to the mood of the moment – suggesting the sort of deprivation that postwar Britain was attempting to legislate out of existence. One scene called for Davies, who has died of cancer aged 72, and his fellow child actors to look on enviously as the bigwigs of the workhouse devoured a great pile of pastries, hams and chicken. The astonished expressions are genuine. None of these boys had ever seen food like it.
The film's production company, Cineguild, had launched a national campaign to secure a talented unknown for the title role.
'Please, sir – I want some more." Rationing was still in force when, under the eye of David Lean's camera, a thin, pale eight-year-old boy named John Howard Davies raised his gruel bowl and dared to request a second serving. That image of Davies in Oliver Twist (1948) spoke to the mood of the moment – suggesting the sort of deprivation that postwar Britain was attempting to legislate out of existence. One scene called for Davies, who has died of cancer aged 72, and his fellow child actors to look on enviously as the bigwigs of the workhouse devoured a great pile of pastries, hams and chicken. The astonished expressions are genuine. None of these boys had ever seen food like it.
The film's production company, Cineguild, had launched a national campaign to secure a talented unknown for the title role.
- 8/25/2011
- by Matthew Sweet
- The Guardian - Film News
Actor and British television producer John Howard Davies died this past Monday at the age of 72. Davies was originally known for playing the lead role of Oliver in David Lean's 1948 film Oliver Twist. He was 8 years old at the time and the well received performance led to roles in three other films and an appearance on the television series "William Tell" as a teenager.
- 8/24/2011
- Pastemagazine.com
Actor Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") will play "The Lone Ranger" in Disney's upcoming adaptation of the Old West radio show/TV/comic book character, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Gore Verbinski ("Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End").
Co-starring actor Johnny Depp as native side-kick 'Tonto', the film will be based on a screenplay by Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road").
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker,...
Co-starring actor Johnny Depp as native side-kick 'Tonto', the film will be based on a screenplay by Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road").
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker,...
- 5/18/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Legend of the Lone Ranger (Original Release Date: 22 May 1981)
The Legend of the Lone Ranger is one of my favorite movies, and much of this review will be a love letter to it. I re-watched it for the review, but I didn't need to. If I were stranded on an island and had to reconstruct movie narratives to keep my sanity, I'd manage with The Legend of the Lone Ranger as well as I'd manage with The Empire Strikes Back or E.T.
People generally like The Empire Strikes Back and E.T. The same can't be said for The Legend of the Lone Ranger. The only group that wound up hating it more than the critics was the viewing public. I had no sense of this as a very young kid, though I would grow to suspect it when I moved back to America in the late eighties.
Blank stares...
The Legend of the Lone Ranger is one of my favorite movies, and much of this review will be a love letter to it. I re-watched it for the review, but I didn't need to. If I were stranded on an island and had to reconstruct movie narratives to keep my sanity, I'd manage with The Legend of the Lone Ranger as well as I'd manage with The Empire Strikes Back or E.T.
People generally like The Empire Strikes Back and E.T. The same can't be said for The Legend of the Lone Ranger. The only group that wound up hating it more than the critics was the viewing public. I had no sense of this as a very young kid, though I would grow to suspect it when I moved back to America in the late eighties.
Blank stares...
- 5/13/2011
- by Thurston McQ
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Further to our reports September 28, 2010, director Gore Verbinski ("Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End") is now officially confirmed to direct Johnny Depp as native side-kick 'Tonto', in the Jerry Bruckheimer produced, Walt Disney production of "The Lone Ranger", based on a screenplay by Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road").
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker, featuring a masked Texas Ranger, his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker, featuring a masked Texas Ranger, his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
- 11/24/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports, director Gore Verbinski ("Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End") will team up again with actor Johnny Depp, as the native side-kick 'Tonto', in Walt Disney's upcoming "The Lone Ranger" feature, based on a screenplay by Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road") for producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle, developed by Fran Striker, featuring a masked Texas Ranger, his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle, developed by Fran Striker, featuring a masked Texas Ranger, his horse 'Silver' and 'Indian' companion 'Tonto'.
- 9/28/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports, writer Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road") is in negotiations to script producer Jerry Bruckheimer's, Walt Disney Pictures' production of "The Lone Ranger".
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how the life of mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
"Pirates" actor Johnny Depp is also attached to the film, to play the native American character 'Tonto', a close friend of a Texas Ranger. Apparently Depp's Great-Grandmother was native American Cherokee.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle, developed by Fran Striker,...
For "The Lone Ranger", Bruckheimer intends to "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear", by exploiting the 'western' movie genre, similar to how the life of mid-seventeenth century buccaneers were depicted in the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise.
"Pirates" actor Johnny Depp is also attached to the film, to play the native American character 'Tonto', a close friend of a Texas Ranger. Apparently Depp's Great-Grandmother was native American Cherokee.
Premise of the "The Lone Ranger", will set up the origins of the American Old West character, with Tonto nursing an ambushed Texas Ranger back to health, followed by the two becoming blood brothers and inseparable partners.
"The Lone Ranger", was originally a radio, then TV series, created by George W. Trendle, developed by Fran Striker,...
- 2/13/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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