Archive for the ‘Personal Appearance’ Category

The Toronto International Film Festival have confirmed the list of actors and film-makers that will be in attendance at this year’s festival being held next month.

Michael Sheen’s name is one in a very long list.  You can view the full list HERE.

It was confirmed by Alan Tudyk that Michael’s latest film ‘Beautiful Boy’ will be getting its premiere there on September 12th. However, it is still not showing up in the list of films. The final schedule is due for release later today, so hopefully I will have more information then.

BFI Southbank are having a preview of The Special Relation plus Q&A with Michael Sheen.

Due to broadcast on BBC Two this September we are delighted to present Peter Morgan’s third film to examine the history of Tony Blair following on from The Deal and The Queen. This time focusing on the special relationship between Britain and America, the film examines the relationship between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton as they deal with the Lewinsky scandal and the war in Kosovo.

The event is taking place on Wednesday 8 September. Tickets are still available in very limited numbers. See HERE for details.

American Cinematheque’ at the Aero Theatre are having an ‘Evening With Michael Sheen’ on August 26th at 7:30pm.

This speacial evening will be a chance for US audiences to see ‘Fantabulosa! for the first time, the biopic of Kenneth Williams – a beloved British comedian and actor, famous for his roles in the Carry On film.  This will be followed by a showing of ‘Carry On Camping’.  There will also be an opportunityfor discussion with Michael Sheen inbetween.

The venue is Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, and tickets are available from Fandango ranging from $7 to $11

This is a very unique opportunity, and I am envious of all able to attend.

The Tron Legacy panel of cast and crew took centre stage at Comic Con 2010 today. The panel was made up of director Joe Kosinkski, producer Sean Bailey and the creator, Steve Lisberger for the crew, and for the cast we had Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, Bruce Boxleitner and the dude, Jeff Bridges.

Here is a brief run down of how the panel event took place.

There was a quick video intro.  Kosinksi emphasized true 3D, and pokes fun at post-conversion. He also talks about the fully illuminated suits which effect lighting on screen and in the environments for the shots.

Olivia Wilde: It was amazing.
Michael Sheen: It was amazing to watch Olivia in the suit.

Jeff Bridges plays two characters, Flynn and his avatar within the movie where he looks 35 years old again. Bridges acts with himself in this movie – there’s promise to show this during the panel. He said he eagerly awaits the final effect and final version – he’ll be seeing some of this footage for the first time as well.

Hedlund talks about the light suits, repairs and coolness of the real costumes used during filming.  Olivia Wilde talks about honour of playing a warrior such as Quorra, the new character she plays in Tron Legacy.   Hedlund says he had to take martial arts training, parkour training and more with the amazing 87eleven stunt team.

Michael Sheen is hilarious on stage, talks about living in “false reality” now living in LA (lots of laughter) and about working with Jeff Bridges. He’s shocked at the marketing and fanfare here for Comic-Con.  A couple of classic Michael Sheen style quotes have made their way onto twitter.

Michael Sheen: “It’s actually a 4D film cause Jeff Bridges brings another dimension of awesome.”

Bruce Boxleitner, the real “Tron” and star of Babylon 5 is ecstatic about returning to Tron after 27 years. He’s the biggest fan there and is no stranger to science fiction – he promises this movie will take us to a whole new level.  Lisberger says that the return of Tron after decades prove to him “some things, good things take a real long time to happen.”

New footage is presented for Tron Legacy, exclusive to Comic-Con that no one has seen, and runs for 8 minutes.

Footage showing Hedlund’s introduction to the “games.”   We got a good look at young Jeff Bridges who looked incredible and the clips ended with a scene of Flynn’s Avatar (young Bridges) jump out of a vehicle and form a new air vehicle.

When asked about their first exposure to Tron:

Michael Sheen: I first saw the film in 1983. [laughs] I was eleven, and I was absolutely blown away. Both futuristic but historical. It had something weird…I think it was called C…G…?

When asked about the Tron Blu-ray and Tron Legacy Blu-Ray:

Sean Bailey: for the original movie we’re certainly looking to do something special, no date has been determined, and with Legacy, we’ll have some very cool materials on it. We’ll take a hard look at 3D at that point. As forward leaning as we can.

Michael Sheen: Then Tron on ice.

Jeff Bridges: There was a Tron on ice! It’s been on ice for 25 years!”

Kosinski explains that the crowd will actually be in the movie – their sound will be recorded. Technicians from Skywalker Sound will record to be used in movie if it works right.

There was also a new and much anticipated look at the brand new official Tron Legacy trailer. We shall be adding it to our video gallery shortly, but in the mean time have a look at it here.

As previously announced, Michael Sheen and some of the cast and crew of Tron Legacy will be appearing at Comic-Con this year. Comic-Con have now released their programme and they are scheduled for Thursday 22nd. Here is what the schedule says:

“Walt Disney Pictures: TRON: Legacy”: Returning for an unprecedented third year to the fans and convention that started it all, Walt Disney Pictures is pleased to present a special insider look at the upcoming TRON: Legacy. Panelists include filmmakers and talent from the film: director Joe Kosinski, producers Sean Bailey and Steven Lisberger, and cast members Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, and Bruce Boxleitner. The discussion, moderated by Patton Oswalt, is set to include exclusive glimpses of the film, as well as a Q&

If you are lucky enough to have got tickets and attend this event, don’t forget to send us some pictures.

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