“Albert Nobbs” premiered at the Telluride Film Festival last Friday, September 7. The reviews were fair to outstanding with glowing praise for the performances of Glenn Close and Janet McTeer. Oscar buzz is very strong for these two actresses. Here are some excerpts from notable reviews including hints about Jonathan’s small role: WARNING: Spoilers
Radio 2 has posted a wonderful interview with Jonathan recorded during the 2010 Abu Dhabi Film Festival. He talks about his travels in the area, his career experiences, Belle du Seigneur, as well as talks about his family during which Jonathan reveals information about recording next year with his brother! Unfortunately, the interviewer didn’t follow up to find out more! Here’s a transcript from the part where he mentions this: Accalia: You come from quite a musical, creative family, don’t you? Jonathan: Yah, my dad is a musician. He’s...
Jonathan not only attended the closing ceremonies of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, but he also was there to present an award. 9 images from the gala party have been added to the Gallery. Video is below of Jonathan presenting the award:
Jonathan recently attended the closing ceremony of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Film Festival. He was accompanied by Reena Hammer. Watch video of what Jonathan had to say about the festival from EuroNews:
Jonathan won and accepted a Best Drama Actor Golden Nymph Award yesterday in Monte Carlo for his work on “The Tudors.” The annual Golden Nymph awards ceremony was held last night and was part of the 48th Monte Carlo Television Festival. The event’s president, Prince Albert of Monaco, was in attendance. He was also recently seen attending the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party in London on June 7. Filming for the 3rd season of “The Tudors” is expected to begin in the coming week. Production will again be based in...
The upcoming Chicago Film Festival will have a special screening of “August Rush” on October 13th at 12:00pm as part of a Family Focus showcase for films geared to family audiences. You can look into purchasing tickets online. Like last year, Jonathan again played in a charity football match for St. Killian’s in Dublin to aid the Bray Women’s Refuge early this month. And this Saturday, Jonathan is expected to participate in a special event for Tara Heritage Day. From the Gaiety School of Acting website: Help Stuart Townsend,...
Jonathan is featured in the October issue of the UK edition of InStyle magazine. It’s in promotion of the new XX/XY fragrances coming out. “August Rush” will be screening at a premiere event at the 2007 Heartland Film festival on October 18 in Indianapolis, IN. Producer Richard Barton Lewis is scheduled to attend the premiere. No other cast or crew have been announced to attend. You can buy tickets online for a 4:30pm matinee screening ($20) or the 7:30pm evening screening with a reception and Q+A afterwards ($30). They...
From the Yorkshire Post, comes more news about Jonathan’s next project Bronte to start filming this fall. Includes a possible release next year at the Toronto Film Festival: Bronte sisters film set to boost region 07 August 2006 Their novels still exercise a hold over popular imagination and now their lives are about to be made into a major film which will introduce cinemagoers around the world to Yorkshire’s hills and dales. Filming is due to start in October on the film which will chronicle the lives of the...
Last week, Jonathan was honored in Cork, Ireland for his Golden Globe win. Cork held a civic reception in his honor and to award him with the Cork Person of the Month award. You can see video of this from RTE News (scroll down to “Rhys Meyers honoured in home town”, you need Real Player to view the file). Jonathan also joined Cillian Murphy to launch the 4th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
The French website for Match Point is now online. The film will be released there October 26. You can also view the first look at a trailer for the film (both the dubbed and subtitled versions). The trailer can also be viewed along with a clip from the film at Kino Express (thanks Shelia). Match Point was recently shown during the San Sebastian Film Festival and is set for limited release in the US on December 28.
