In Focus - Our Cover Feature - Mar 1, 2010 14:17

Business as Usual

Whether starring in Hollywood blockbusters or independent art house projects, Tilda Swinton’s unique talent sees her stand out from the crowd. But, as she explains, being a British acting icon is all in a day’s work…

Dressed in charcoals and greys, Tilda Swinton is sitting on a plush purple couch in a hotel suite overlooking London’s Leicester Square, when she’s hit by a realisation. “I remember when The Last of England was playing at the Prince Charles Cinema for quite a long time,” she says, pointing out of the window in the direction of the famous repertory movie house that lies across the rain-soaked square. “And it had reviews in the Sunday Times! And admittedly, there was Norman Stone ranting on about The Last of England and Sammy and Rosie Get Laid… but in a huge, huge piece!” Continue…

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Insider's P.O.V. - Mar 1, 2010 14:19

Writing

Super Scribe

Following the critically acclaimed Stardust, screenwriter Jane Goldman has teamed up once again with director Matthew Vaughn for an adaptation of comic book Kick-Ass. And her involvement went further than just writing the script…

Kick-Ass is the story of a normal teenager who decides to don a costume to fight crime. Continue…

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Features - Mar 1, 2010 14:16

New British Talent 2010

Zander Newton

Even though war drama Iron Cross is yet to be released in the UK, it’s already generating a buzz. That’s partly because it’s the final film of late Jaws legend Roy Scheider, but there’s also considerable interest in young star Zander Newton. The 17-year-old makes his debut as the younger version of Scheider’s character, a Holocaust survivor who exacts revenge on the SS Commander who killed his family. “I learnt a great deal from watching [Scheider],” says Newton. “He was definitely giving the performance of his life. If Roy was alive, he would be this year’s Mickey Rourke.” Continue…

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  • UK Box Office Weekend Totals.
    March 5 - March 7, 2010

    Alice in Wonderland £10,555,220
    Avatar £908,049
    The Crazies £673,551
    The Lovely Bones £661,595
    The Princess and the Frog £381,760

    Source: IMDB.com

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