National Geographic explores movie business Sep 14, 2009
At the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, National Geographic Entertainment is presenting a period piece set in 1930's China titled "City of Life and Death. " The company also distributes Palestinian American drama "Amreeka" and will produce "The Way Back," a historical drama about Siberian exiles directed by Peter Weir ("Picnic at Hanging Rock," "Witness," "Master and Commander"). Best known for teaming with the now-defunct Warner Independent Pictures on 2006's Oscar-winning documentary... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Damsel in distress Jul 20, 2009
The 2003 movie Master and Commander took material from several of the novels. Crowe gave no indication of when filming could start but said it was one of a number of projects he is considering. (The Age, Australia)
Crowe considering new Master & Commander movie Jul 19, 2009
The 2003 movie Master and Commander took material from several of the novels. The Reverse of the Medal, published in 1986, sees Aubrey in the Caribbean in his ship HMS Surprise, where he meets his illegitimate son Samuel Panda, a Catholic priest born from an illicit liaison. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Phil Bolger, noted designer of boats from Gloucester May 31, 2009
At the drawing board, his designs flowed freely from dinghy to frigate, including the nearly 115-foot replica of a historic naval warship that was used in the 2003 movie "Master and Commander.". Through all his designs, and his life, ran a singular theme. (Boston Globe)
National Geographic Entertainment and Imagenation Abu Dhabi Join Exclusive Media Group and Spitfire Pictures to Co-Produce Six-Time Academy Award® Nominee Peter Weir's 'The Way Back' May 1, 2009
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Geographic Entertainment and ImagenationAbu Dhabi will join Exclusive Media Group and Spitfire Pictures in producing The Way Back, written and directed by six-time Academy Award nominee Peter Weir (Master and Commander, The Truman Show, Dead Poets Society). In October 2008 National Geographic Entertainment and ImagenationAbu Dhabi announced a fund that committed $100 million to develop, produce, finance and acquire 10 to 15 films... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nancy Price joins ranks of O'Brian, Forester with historical naval epic Apr 19, 2009
This rarified atmosphere is usually reserved for the likes of Patrick O'Brian ("Master and Commander") and C.S. Forester (the "Horatio Hornblower" series). And now, Nancy Price. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Films, recipe offer best of Australia Apr 17, 2009
Crowe was solid in both "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" and "Cinderella Man," but those movies didn't overly impress me. Not the case with 2007's "3:10 to Yuma," which starred Crowe as a captured outlaw and Christian Bale as the rancher hired to escort the killer to a train and his impending trial. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Aussies miss out on Oscars clean sweep Feb 23, 2009
It is Smiths second nomination after being given the nod for his work on Russell Crowes boys own tale Master and Commander: On the far side of the world. Ben Snow also missed out for his work on visual effects for Iron Man. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Room with a Hugh Feb 23, 2009
" Whether Jackman is true to his promise remains to be seen, but knowing the focus on fashion at the Oscars, it's highly unlikely that he will turn up in his birthday suit. That said, Australians have caused a stir on the red carpet over the years. Few could forget Lizzy Gardiner's dress made from 254 American Express cards which she wore to the 67th Academy Awards ceremony. She and collaborator Tim Chappel went on to win the Oscar for best costume design for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
O stands for Oscar and also for Oz Feb 21, 2009
In 2004, cinematographer Russell Boyd won for Master and Commander (directed by Peter Weir) and Adam Elliot's Harvie Krumpet was best animated short. In 2005 Cate Blanchett, playing multiple Oscar-winner Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator, won best supporting actress; the strong showing for Australian cinematographers continued in 2006, when Dion Beebe won the Oscar for Memoirs of a Geisha. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
