Guy Hamilton, who directed four James Bond movies including the 1964 classic Goldfinger, passed away earlier today at the age of 93. The filmmaker died on the Spanish island of Majorca where he lived. No details about the cause of death were given at this time, but we'll be sure to keep you posted with more updates as soon as they come in.
Guy Hamilton was born September 16, 1922 in Paris, France, and he got his start in the film business in the late 1940s. He served as director Carol Reed's assistant for five years, before becoming an assistant director on his 1949 classic film The Third Man. He also served as an assistant director on The Angel With the Trumpet, The Great Manhunt, Outcast of the Islands and the John Huston classic The African Queen, before making his directorial debut in 1951 with The Ringer.
He went on to direct An Inspector Calls,...
Guy Hamilton was born September 16, 1922 in Paris, France, and he got his start in the film business in the late 1940s. He served as director Carol Reed's assistant for five years, before becoming an assistant director on his 1949 classic film The Third Man. He also served as an assistant director on The Angel With the Trumpet, The Great Manhunt, Outcast of the Islands and the John Huston classic The African Queen, before making his directorial debut in 1951 with The Ringer.
He went on to direct An Inspector Calls,...
- 4/21/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
British filmmaker Guy Hamilton has died in Majorca at the age of 93. Hamilton set the template for the James Bond franchise when he helmed 1964's iconic "Goldfinger".
He returned to the franchise in the early 1970s for Sean Connery's final outing with "Diamonds are Forever," and then ushered in Roger Moore's start to the series with "Live and Let Die" and "The Man with the Golden Gun".
In a statement, Bond series producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson say: "We mourn the loss of our dear friend Guy Hamilton who firmly distilled the Bond formula in his much celebrated direction of 'Goldfinger' and continued to entertain audiences with 'Diamonds Are Forever,' 'Live and Let Die' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' We celebrate his enormous contribution to the Bond films."
Hamilton's work stretched far beyond Bond as well including directing "Funeral in Berlin,...
He returned to the franchise in the early 1970s for Sean Connery's final outing with "Diamonds are Forever," and then ushered in Roger Moore's start to the series with "Live and Let Die" and "The Man with the Golden Gun".
In a statement, Bond series producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson say: "We mourn the loss of our dear friend Guy Hamilton who firmly distilled the Bond formula in his much celebrated direction of 'Goldfinger' and continued to entertain audiences with 'Diamonds Are Forever,' 'Live and Let Die' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' We celebrate his enormous contribution to the Bond films."
Hamilton's work stretched far beyond Bond as well including directing "Funeral in Berlin,...
- 4/21/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Live
Aaron Eckhart has been set to star in Darrin Prescott and Wade Allen's real time action film "Live!" for Solution Entertainment. Filming begins in October.
Jeremy Drysdale's script follows disgraced cop Kyle Penny (Eckhart) on his hunt to rescue the police commissioner’s kidnapped daughter, trapped somewhere in the city with only eighty minutes to live. With a deranged killer on his heels, his only hope is teaming with a young online reporter who films the wild chase live. [Source: Deadline]
The Last Race
Joseph Fiennes, Xiao 'Shawn' Dou and Elizabeth Arends are set to star in Stephen Shin and Michael Parker's "The Last Race". Fiennes will play Scottish runner and devout Christian Eric Liddell in the project which is being dubbed an unofficial sequel to the Oscar-winning "Chariots of Fire".
'Race' portrays Liddell's life after the events depicted in 'Chariots', a time when he worked as a teacher and missionary in China.
Aaron Eckhart has been set to star in Darrin Prescott and Wade Allen's real time action film "Live!" for Solution Entertainment. Filming begins in October.
Jeremy Drysdale's script follows disgraced cop Kyle Penny (Eckhart) on his hunt to rescue the police commissioner’s kidnapped daughter, trapped somewhere in the city with only eighty minutes to live. With a deranged killer on his heels, his only hope is teaming with a young online reporter who films the wild chase live. [Source: Deadline]
The Last Race
Joseph Fiennes, Xiao 'Shawn' Dou and Elizabeth Arends are set to star in Stephen Shin and Michael Parker's "The Last Race". Fiennes will play Scottish runner and devout Christian Eric Liddell in the project which is being dubbed an unofficial sequel to the Oscar-winning "Chariots of Fire".
'Race' portrays Liddell's life after the events depicted in 'Chariots', a time when he worked as a teacher and missionary in China.
- 6/25/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Gareth Copley/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
As content with dolling out verbal kickings as literal ones, Roy Keane’s had his fair share of feuds. Even as a TV pundit the ex-Manchester United captain is still highly flammable. Indeed, he seems dangerously on the verge of spontaneous combustion every time Adrian Chiles prattles through an autocue and his lust for provocation continues to extend from trolling the godfather of the Premier League to telling Patrick Viera that he wasn’t as tough as him.
So with the documentary Keane Vs Viera: The Best of Enemies recently airing on ITV, it seems only right that we whittle down the abrasive Irishman’s top 5 beefs. For those who didn’t make it onto the list, honorable mentions go to the prawn sandwich brigade, Dwight Yorke, Wags and anyone who makes fun of his Irish heritage (strictly not advised).
Brace yourselves…
The...
As content with dolling out verbal kickings as literal ones, Roy Keane’s had his fair share of feuds. Even as a TV pundit the ex-Manchester United captain is still highly flammable. Indeed, he seems dangerously on the verge of spontaneous combustion every time Adrian Chiles prattles through an autocue and his lust for provocation continues to extend from trolling the godfather of the Premier League to telling Patrick Viera that he wasn’t as tough as him.
So with the documentary Keane Vs Viera: The Best of Enemies recently airing on ITV, it seems only right that we whittle down the abrasive Irishman’s top 5 beefs. For those who didn’t make it onto the list, honorable mentions go to the prawn sandwich brigade, Dwight Yorke, Wags and anyone who makes fun of his Irish heritage (strictly not advised).
Brace yourselves…
The...
- 1/9/2014
- by Jack Reichhold
- Obsessed with Film
Noel Harrison as agent Mark Slate in The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.
Noel Harrison, who rode the wave of "British Invasion" music to U.S. shores in the 1960s, has died at age 79. The son of legendary actor Rex Harrison, Noel took a different path than his famed father. At the height of his career, he dropped out of show business to do construction work because he disdained living the life of a celebrity. He was also a championship skier at one time. At his peak, Harrison's well-received folk songs won him loyal followers and some of the songs charted as hits. His biggest splash came when he recorded "The Windmills of Your Mind", the classic title song for the 1968 film "The Thomas Crown Affair" starring Steve McQueen. The song won an Oscar and is still "covered" by artists today. In terms of acting, Harrison only dabbled in the field. He...
Noel Harrison, who rode the wave of "British Invasion" music to U.S. shores in the 1960s, has died at age 79. The son of legendary actor Rex Harrison, Noel took a different path than his famed father. At the height of his career, he dropped out of show business to do construction work because he disdained living the life of a celebrity. He was also a championship skier at one time. At his peak, Harrison's well-received folk songs won him loyal followers and some of the songs charted as hits. His biggest splash came when he recorded "The Windmills of Your Mind", the classic title song for the 1968 film "The Thomas Crown Affair" starring Steve McQueen. The song won an Oscar and is still "covered" by artists today. In terms of acting, Harrison only dabbled in the field. He...
- 10/22/2013
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint announced today that the theatre has postponed their scheduled production of Clever Little Lies, penned by Tony Award-winning playwright Joe Dipietro, which was to star award-winning actress Marlo Thomas. Mark St. Germains critically-acclaimed play The Best of Enemies, originally produced by Barrington Stage Company, will take its place in the New Brunswick theatres season, running November 29 December 23.
- 10/12/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
1. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
2. My Best Girl (1927)
3. The Best Man (1964)
4. Best in Show (2000)
5. Nothing But the Best (1964)
6. The Best of Enemies (1961)
7. Second Best (1994)
8. The Best of Everything (1959)
9. Best Foot Forward (1943)
10. Best Seller (1987)
11. Personal Best (1982)
12. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
13. Best Laid Plans (1999)
14. The Best Man (1999)
15. The Best Things in Life are Free (1956)
16. Best of the Best (1989)
17. The Best of Times (1986)
18. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
19. Best Friends (1982)
20. The Next Best Thing (2000)
21. Best Man (1997)
22. New Best Friend (2002)
23. The Best and the Brightest (2010)
24. Man's Best Friend (1993)
25. My Best Friend's Girl (2008)...
2. My Best Girl (1927)
3. The Best Man (1964)
4. Best in Show (2000)
5. Nothing But the Best (1964)
6. The Best of Enemies (1961)
7. Second Best (1994)
8. The Best of Everything (1959)
9. Best Foot Forward (1943)
10. Best Seller (1987)
11. Personal Best (1982)
12. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
13. Best Laid Plans (1999)
14. The Best Man (1999)
15. The Best Things in Life are Free (1956)
16. Best of the Best (1989)
17. The Best of Times (1986)
18. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
19. Best Friends (1982)
20. The Next Best Thing (2000)
21. Best Man (1997)
22. New Best Friend (2002)
23. The Best and the Brightest (2010)
24. Man's Best Friend (1993)
25. My Best Friend's Girl (2008)...
- 7/28/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
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