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Friday, 4 April 2008

4 April 08 'Shine A Light' Opens to Rave Reviews

There are high marks across the board from almost all newspaper and internet reviewers on Scorsese's Rolling Stones documentary, Shine a Light, which debuts today, 4 April. It's an exhilarating musical experience and a tribute to the longest lasting rock and roll band in music history. The director used 18 cameras to cover the concert at the Beacon theater (where it was filmed) and also included extensive interview footage. It's a must-see for all Scorsese and Stones fans, as well as anyone who loves rock music.

Premiere.com posted their coverage of Shine A Light. The feature examines the why the Rolling Stones have been an inspiration to Scorsese throughout his career and discusses past Stones documentaries. It also includes Ethan Russell’s amazing photos from their 1969 tour.

31 March 08 Shine A Light concert film opens in record number of IMAX Theatres on April 4

The highly anticipated Rolling Stones concert film 'Shine A Light', directed by Martin Scorsese, will be released in a record 93 IMAX theatres domestically on April 4, simultaneously with the film's wide release.

In a press conference on March 30, Scorsese says the music of the Stones has always struck powerful chords with him, so much that he used the group's violence-laced song "Gimme Shelter" in three of his films.

"The music has been very important to me over the years. It dealt with aspects of the life that I was growing up around, that I was associated with or saw or was experiencing and trying to make sense of," Scorsese said.

"It was tougher, it had an edge. Beautiful, honest and brutal at times. And it's always stayed with me and become a well of inspiration to this day."

More information on Shine A Light.

12 March 08 Win the Tux Off Marty's Back!

There's still plenty of time to get in on the bidding to own the clothes off Marty's back -- literally. The tuxedo he wore to the 2007 Oscars where he accepted the Best Director statue for "The Departed" is being auctioned off for charity at clothesoffourback.org.

This is a beautiful Armani tuxedo that Scorsese wore to both the 2007 Golden Globes and Academy Awards. The tuxedo consists of jacket, pants, vest and shirt. The auction runs until March 17 and it's one of many auctions for celebrity clothing and accessory items including things from Helen Mirren, Cate Blanchett, and Penelope Cruz.

Proceeds from the auction benefit The World Food Program for Darfur. At last peek, bidding on Scorsese's tux was up to $650 which is a fraction of what this Armani tux is worth! So come on, folks, bid up and take home the shirt off Marty's back!

10 March 08 'Shine a light' Info and Trailer Link

On April 4th, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and the world's greatest rock n' roll band will unite to bring audiences the year's most extraordinary musical film event, "Shine A Light," to theaters everywhere.

Martin Scorsese's concert documentary "Shine A Light" will show the world the Rolling Stones as they've never been seen before. Filmed at the famed Beacon Theatre in New York City in Fall 2006, Scorsese assembled a legendary team of cinematographers to capture the raw energy of the legendary band.

Read more information on 'Shine a Light'.

26 Feb 08 New Cast Announced for Shutter Island

Three new additions have been announced for Scorsese's upcoming drama 'Shutter Island'. Already starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Sir Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams and Patricia Clarkson, the newest confirmations are Max von Sydow, Emily Mortimer and Jackie Earle Haley, according to Variety. The film is to begin shooting on March 6th.

Von Sydow is to play a hospital physician, while Haley is cast as one of the Shutter Island inmates. Mortimer is to play the escaped woman of whom DiCaprio and Ruffalo are in pursuit.

26 Feb 08 New Poll Picks Top 10 Scorsese Films

Askmen.com has come up with their picks for the top 10 Scorsese films and it's a list that die hard fans are going to have their own opinions on. Who would think that "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" would make the top 10 and not "The Last Temptation of Christ"? Take a look and see for yourself what the staff at askmen.com selected:

1. Raging Bull
2. Goodfellas
3. Taxi Driver
4. The Departed
5. The Aviator
6. Casino
7. Gangs of New York
8. Mean Streets
9. The King of Comedy
10. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

19 Feb 08 Bob Marley Project Announced

Martin Scorsese is to produce a documentary on the life of reggae legend, Bob Marley. The film is scheduled to be completed by by February 6, 2010, which would have been the singer's 65th birthday.

Ziggy Marley, Marley's eldest son, told the New Zealand Herald newspaper that he was excited that Scorsese will be doing the project.

"I am thrilled that the Marley family will finally have the opportunity to document our father's legacy and we are truly honoured to have Scorsese guide the journey," Ziggy Marley said.

Marley's son Ziggy is co-producer of the new documentary, which has still to be given a name.

19 Feb 08 Scorsese Says Turn Off the Phones!

In a new theater public service announcement, director Martin Scorsese is urging moviegoers, “Please don’t interrupt our movies," with ringing cell phones.

According to a recent survey conducted by Nielsen Cinema Research, 98% movie-goers seem to feel the same way and voluntarily put their phones on vibrate or turn it off. Now if we could just get the other 2% to join the rest of the human race...

View Scorsese's PSA announcement as part of of AT & T's Be Sensible campaign at Youtube.com or at www.att.com. It's 40 seconds long and very entertaining. You gotta luv this guy!

(Thanks, Samara!)

18 Jan 08 Scorsese and Keitel Team Up to Produce

Old friends Harvey Keitel and Martin Scorsese are teaming up to bring Daphna Kastner's New York drama "Chaos" to the big screen. According to Variety, Keitel will produce the project while Scorsese acts as an executive producer.

The script, which was written by Kastner, will follow the lives of two heartbroken individuals as their destinies meet on the mean streets of downtown Manhattan.

Producer Michael Cerenzie stated, "Marty, Harvey, Christine and I all share a tremendous passion for Daphna Kastner's original script and a strong belief in her talent as a filmmaker."

The film will go into production later this year.

9 Jan 08 "Shine A Light" on April 4 Release

Martin Scorsese's film which follows The Rolling Stones' 2006 world tour will be released on April 4. Scorsese shot 'Shine A Light' over two nights as the legendary band played intimate concerts at New York's Beacon Theatre.

The film will also show backstage footage as well as rare archive footage and a host of new interviews.

Musicians making guest appearances include White Stripes guitarist Jack White.

The Stones' 'Bigger Bang' tour usually found the band rocking stadiums and arenas but they played to just a few thousand at the New York shows.

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