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4/29/01 DEPARDIEU TO STAR IN DEGAULLE FILM Thanks to Vicki for finding this news article about another Depardieu film that's in the works.
4/29/01 "NAPOLEAN" BEGINS FILMING IN HUNGARY AUGUST The mini-series, Napolean, starring Christian Clavier in the title role and co-produced by Depardieu (Depardieu has a small role as minister of police Fouche) will begin principle shooting in Hungary in August. Isabella Rossellini is confirmed for the role of Josephine. Sophia Loren and Kenneth Branagh are in negotiations for parts as well. Here's the news article (thanks to Vicki).
4/20/01 "I AM DINA" ROLLING ALONG IN SWEDEN A recent Norwegian news article shows pictures from the set! Here's the link. If anyone can actually read this, please email me the general idea.
4/20/01 "NAPOLEAN" COURTING KENNETH BRANAGH Depardieu has asked his friend, the British actor Kenneth Branagh, to play the role of Tsar Alexander in the mini-series Napolean. The press has reported this as a done deal (see Ananova article), but according to a KB fan site, the role is still in negotiations. Sounds like are getting close to filming this puppy. If they do get Isabella Rossallini (see news from 3/30) as well as Branagh it should make for a major production. Thanks to Vicki for this news article link.
4/15/01 DEPARDIEU PERE ET FILS TO STAR IN NEW MOVIE "HONOR THY FATHER" Gérard and his son, Guillaume Depardieu, will be making a film together playing father and son. The film's director is Jacob Berger who directs French TV. Jean-Pierre Gerin, producer of The Count of Monte Cristo and Les Misérables, will produce. Though the plot has not been revealed, the film will supposedly show the emotions of a complex father-son relationship. The film is slated to start shooting in September. Here's a news link. Thanks to Vicki for finding this one.
4/15/01 "LE PLACARD" FINDS US DISTRIBUTOR Miramax has bought the rights to distribute Le Plaçard in the US and Canada. The film was a hit in France, where it has grossed $26 million. The date for the US release is currently quoted as "early summer". For the news article, click here. Thanks to Barbara for this link.
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