Archive for January, 2010

IGN have taken a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this well known character, that is being voiced by Michael Sheen in the forthcoming 3D movie.

The White Rabbit is always late, always in a hurry, always rushing about. Charged with finding Alice and bringing her back to Underland so that she can fulfill her destiny, he shows up at her garden party in an effort to lure her back down the rabbit hole. ‘He’s a warm character,’ says Sheen, ‘but, at the same time, he can be quite fussy and quite strict with Alice as well. He has an edge to him, a nervous energy, always feeling like he’s behind time. Time is very important to him, but he’s quite brave when called upon.’”

The article shows the progression of the development of the character, from the first sketches to the final HQ rendering.

You can see the article here.

The final High Resolution image has been added to the Gallery. Please click the thumbnail below.

In an Article appearing online, Michael Sheen briefly mentions his role in as the White Rabbit in the forthcoming Alice In Wonderland.

“He’s a warm character, but at the same time he can be quite fussy and quite strict with Alice.” “He has an edge to him, a nervous energy, always feeling like he’s behind time. Time is very important to him, but he’s quite brave when called upon.”

Michael Sheen has been photographed with Wes Bentley at the opening of Classic Stage Company’s Venus in Fur on Tuesday, January 26.

The two appeared together in the 2002 film, The Four Feathers in which Michael played William Trnech and Wes who played Jack Durrance. The film also featured the late Heath Ledger in the lead role.

You can get more information on the project on the project’s page.

The photo has been added to the Gallery. Please click on the thumbnail below.

Michael Sheen was amongst many other well known actors that performed the the Harold Pinter tribute back in June 2009 at the National Theatre.

Michael performed a small poem called ‘American Football’ and also a scene from ‘Betrayal’ with Janie Dee.  The video of both clips has been added to our Video Gallery. Please click on the thumbnails below.

*WARNING: ‘American Football’ contains strong language.

If you wish to view the whole programme, this is available for UK viewers on iPlayer until 31st January

Julian Kemp directed movie My Last Five Girlfriends, featuring a brief appearance by Michael Sheen, is to get a UK cinema release in March 2010.

The film appeared at the Tribeca film festival in June 2009, and also the American Film Market festival in November 2009. It tells of thirty-something Duncan (played by Brendan Patricks) who after surveying the wreckage of his last five relationships, concludes that love is a battleground where only the fittest survive. Also starring Naomi Harris.

As previously reported, Michael Sheen has a guest spot on hit US comedy 30 Rock.  Zimbio.com has released several on-set pictures taken during filming yesterday  at Rockefeller Centre in New York.  We have now added these to the Gallery.

This particular episode features Michael Sheen as a potential suitor for the show’s protagonist Liz Lemon, played by Tina Fey. We dont have information of an air date yet, but will keep you posted.

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The Damned United is scheduled to appear in more film festivals over the coming months.

In Australia, it will appear as part of the ninth season of the Cape Breton Island Film Series, which kicks off tonight and will run each Thursday night until April 15, with a different independent film being featured each week at Empire Theatres Studio 10 in Sydney.

Films begin each Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Empire Theatres on Prince Street in Sydney. The box office opens at 6 p.m. Tickets are $9, while students get a reduced ticket price of $6. A season pass for all 13 movies is $80.

For more information on the series and featured flicks go to www.cbfilms.ca

It is also scheduled to appear as part of the Guelcher Film Series which resumes at Mercyhurst College on Wednesday in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Damned United is scheduled to be screened on February 12, at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m.

As previously announced, Michael Sheen appeared on BAFTA’s Long List (15 nominations per category) that was released 8th January. Michael received a nomination for Lead Actor for his performance in The Damned United and his co-star, Timothy Spall, also received a nomination for Supporting Actor in the same film. The Damned United itself was on the list under the Adapted Screenplay category.

The second round of voting has now taken place and the Long List has been reduced to 5 nominations per category.  Sadly, Michael did not make the short list.

The Lead Actor category now appears as:

We are all very disappointed that neither Michael Sheen, nor The Damned United made the shortlist.

Michael Sheen has been nominated for a BAFTA in the past.

• Nominated  for a BAFTA Film award as Best Support Actor in The Queen in 2006.
• Nominated for a BAFTA TV award as Best Actor for Fantabulosa! in 2006
• Nominated for BAFTA TV award as Best Actor for Dirty Filthy Love in 2004

The winners will be announced and awards presented on Sunday 21 February, at the Theatre Royal in London.

You can see the full list of nominations here.

Michael-Sheen.co.uk now has a fan page on Facebook for Michael Sheen.

If you want to receive your updates in this way, or just chat with other Michael Sheen fans, then just add yourself as a fan here.

T V Fanatic are reporting that Michael Sheen will be appearing in US comedy 30 Rock.

One of the cast members, Tina Fey, revealed at the Golden Globe awards that Michael Sheen will be in a forthcoming episode in which he plays a character that trys to start a romance with Liz Lemon, the character she plays and protagonist of the series.

If you want to see clips and get information on the show, then see their site here.