Moonrise Kingdom, Baftas & Bowie homage

March 7, 2012

Tilda Swinton favourite to play Bowie in Scots director’s ‘rock n roll trilogy’

Movie maker and former Skids frontman Richard Jobson is to direct “a rock and roll trilogy” which will include a sequel to cult film Quadrophenia, a road movie about a reformed punk band starring Jerry Sadowitz and David Threlfall, and an homage to David Bowie – written for Tilda Swinton to play the iconic singer. Jobson has actress Tilda Swinton in mind for the role of Bowie’s mid-1970s incarnation, The Thin White Duke. “Wouldn’t she be great in a suit with her hair slicked back?” he says. Source: Herald Scotland.

Baftas

Tilda Swinton poses with Tom Hiddleston on the red carpet at the 2012 BAFTAs, aka Orange British Academy Film Awards, held at the Royal Opera House on Sunday (February 12) in London, England.

Moonrise Kingdom

Official synopsis, poster & first images are out!
Synopsis: “Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, MOONRISE KINGDOM tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore — and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff. Edward Norton is a Khaki Scout troop leader. Bill Murray and Frances McDormand portray the young girl’s parents. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the boy and girl.”

Links worth checking out

• Oscar post mortem; Interviews with the snubbed: Tilda Swinton

Honoured at the Marie Claire Prix de la Moda

November 25, 2011

Tilda Swinton was honored at the Marie Claire Prix de la Moda at Madrid, Spain’s French Embassy on Thursday evening. The celebrated actress lived up to her reputation as an austere tastemaker in a vibrant pantsuit by Haider Ackermann.

Swinton recently told Stylist.com that she does not use a stylist: “You mean there’s somebody in your hotel room who actually takes your clothes out of a suitcase and lays them out for you. Really? Or is that just a fantasy. There is nobody in my suitcase, but myself, I can tell you that.”

Handbags for charity – chance to bid & win Tilda’s purse

Tilda has joined a host of celebrities to auction their handbags for charity. The generous ‘We Need To Talk About Kevin’ star has donated two designer handbags, one from Chanel and another by Victor & Rolf to Save the Children’s ‘Bag to Save a Life’ appeal which will launch today (25.11.11).
Encouraging people to get involved, Tilda said: “Bid high! Bid so much higher than you think you will or can! Think of a dicey number and double it. And then double that. No fancy bag can ever carry what your generosity will mean to the children it will help to live. “Make this beautiful object truly valuable by investing real money in real life – and carry the evidence with pride. Don’t count the cost. Think of it as paying something back for all there is to be grateful for in your days.”
Now YOU can bid for Tilda’s Chanel purse, take part now!

Abu Dhabi Film Festival & awards

November 25, 2011

Tilda received Black Pearl accolade

Tilda Swinton picked up Career Excellence Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2011 for her contribution to the movie industry over the years. Tilda Swinton opened up about her latest role and why she will never direct. “I’m really not interested in acting. Still not,” she said, her flawless skin without a trace of make-up. “Every film is my last. I’m a farmer who’s had a huge harvest,” she continued. “I spent 12 years each time making what I call my last film because I truly believe it. There were some films,” she pauses to count how many, “I think just seven, where I was approached, signed and paid at the end. The rest have been as a result of dialogue. It’s all about a conversation which takes off and becomes so much more than you ever expected. Now I’m back at the seeding stages and it feels good.” While Swinton admits to “getting her hands dirty”, she says the director’s chair has never been something she has ever felt truly comfortable with. “I’ve kind of picked it up and shaken it and then put it down again,” she said. “Something just doesn’t feel right.”

Links worth checking out

• Tilda Swinton opens up about her disturbing new film We Need To Talk About Kevin | Mail Online http://bit.ly/tjj6VL
• We Need To Talk About Kevin – blog

A few videos!

October 6, 2011

“I wouldn’t dream of describing my personal style”

Tilda hits the Pringle of Scotland show

Talking About Kevin

Telluride honors & Kevin posters

September 6, 2011

Tilda interview at AFI Fest

Tilda honored in Telluride Film Festival

Every year the Telluride Film Festival honors a range of great minds who have contributed in one way or another to the art of filmmaking. This year, honoree is British actress Tilda Swinton. She’s being honored along with George Clooney. “She lives her art,” said TFF Co-Director Julie Huntsinger.
Some may only recognize Swinton from mainstream films such as “Michael Clayton,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” or “Burn After Reading,” but her acting resumé is an impressive blend of arthouse genre benders, Elizabethan love triangles and postmodern examinations of infatuation. “What can I say about being tributed?” she mused. “I’d rather not talk about it. I’m really in it to see my friend’s films. This is a rare film festival where you can take films in.” This weekend marks Swinton’s first time in Telluride, but she said on Thursday that she’s spent years trying to come to TFF. Years ago she sat on a jury at the Berlin Film Festival with TFF’s Tom Luddy and she was determined to find herself in Telluride, one way or another. “It’s a great moment to finally arrive,” she said. Source & full article.

New “We Need To Talk About Kevin” posters

Links Worth Checking Out

• Article: Telluride Loves Tilda Swinton, But Needs to Talk About ‘Kevin’ (Reuters)

Austin, Houston & Toronto Film Festivals (August 27, 2011)

World exclusive trailer: We Need To Talk About Kevin & Pringle events (August 27, 2011)

Making of: Pringle & W – magazine (July 25, 2011)

Photoshoots & interviews (June 9, 2011)

Picton Picturefest coming up (June 9, 2011)

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