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Neal Purvis And Robert Wade
Neal Purvis (born 9 September 1961) and Robert Wade (born 1962) are British screenwriters who co-wrote seven James Bond films, from 1999's ''The World Is Not Enough'' to 2021's '' No Time to Die'', as well as other works. Early lives Purvis's father was a photographer, and as a teenager, Purvis was in a film club that focused on 1940s cinema. Wade was born in Penarth and lived there until he was 11. His mother was an artist, and from an early age he wanted to be a writer and began making home-made films as a teenager. They met each other while attending the University of Kent, when they were assigned as roommates. They began playing in a band together, which they continued to do for at least 20 years. Purvis left Kent and completed a BA in Film and Photo Arts. Wade graduated from Kent and moved to London where he was later joined by Purvis. They spent six years writing scripts together as well as ghost writing treatments for music videos. Films Wade and Purvis' screenplay f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screenwriter
A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television commercials, video games, and the growing area of online web series. Terminology In the silent era, screenwriters were denoted by terms such as photoplaywright, photoplay writer, photoplay dramatist, and screen playwright.Maras, Steven. ''Screenwriting: History, Theory and Practice'', Wallflower Press, 2009, pp. 82–85. Screenwriting historian Steven Maras notes that these early writers were often understood as being the authors of the films as shown, and argues that they could not be precisely equated with present-day screenwriters because they were responsible for a technical product, a brief "Film scenario, scenario", "treatment", or "synopsis" that is a written synopsis of what is to be filmed. Profession Screenwriting is a contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Frears
Sir Stephen Arthur Frears (born 20 June 1941) is a British director and producer of film and television, often depicting real life stories as well as projects that explore social class through sharply-drawn characters. He has received numerous accolades including three BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards. In 2008, ''The Daily Telegraph'' named Frears among the 100 most influential people in Culture of the United Kingdom, British culture. In 2009, he received the Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He received a knighthood in 2023 for his contributions to the film and television industries. Born in Leicester and educated at Gresham's School and Trinity College, Cambridge, Frears started his career working as an assistant director in theatre and film while directing many television plays. Frears directed his debut feature film ''Gumshoe (film), Gumshoe'' in 1971 and received critical acclaim for his films in the 1980s su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casino Royale (2006 Film)
''Casino Royale'' is a 2006 spy thriller film, the twenty-first in the Eon Productions List of James Bond films, ''James Bond'' series, the third screen adaptation of Ian Fleming's 1953 Casino Royale (novel), novel of the same name, and the first to star Daniel Craig as the fictional Secret Intelligence Service, MI6 agent James Bond filmography, James Bond. The second entry in the film series to be directed by Martin Campbell, its screenplay was written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, Neil Purvis, Robert Wade, and Paul Haggis, and co-stars Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, and Jeffrey Wright. In the film, Bond is on a mission to bankrupt the Terrorism financing, terrorism financier Le Chiffre (Mikkelsen) in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale in Montenegro. Following ''Die Another Day'' (2002), Eon decided to Reboot (fiction), reboot the franchise, attempting to provide a realistic and darker exploration of a less experienced and more vulnerable Bond. Casting inv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Craig
Daniel Wroughton Craig (born 2 March 1968) is an English actor. His accolades include two National Board of Review Awards, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. After training at the National Youth Theatre in London and graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1991, Craig began his career on stage. He began acting with the drama '' The Power of One'' (1992), and had his breakthrough role in the drama serial '' Our Friends in the North'' (1996). He gained prominence for his supporting roles in films such as '' Elizabeth'' (1998), '' Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'' (2001), '' Road to Perdition'' (2002), ''Layer Cake'' (2004), and ''Munich'' (2005). Global stardom came from his portrayal of secret agent James Bond in the action film '' Casino Royale'' (2006), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He reprised the role in four subsequent instalmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Jones
Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician and founder of the Rolling Stones. Initially a slide guitarist, he went on to sing backing vocals and played a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and in concerts. After he founded the Rolling Stones as a British blues outfit in 1962 and gave the band its name, Jones's fellow band members Keith Richards and Mick Jagger began to take over the band's musical direction, especially after they became a successful Jagger–Richards, songwriting team. When Jones developed alcohol and drug problems, his performance in the studio became increasingly unreliable, leading to a diminished role within the band he had founded. In June 1969, the Rolling Stones dismissed Jones; guitarist Mick Taylor took his place in the group. Less than a month later, Jones died by drowning at the 27 Club, age of 27 in the swimming pool at his home at Cotchford Farm, East Sussex. His death was referenced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of the most popular, influential, and enduring bands of the Album era, rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock. Their first stable line-up consisted of vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, and drummer Charlie Watts. During their early years, Jones was the primary leader. Andrew Loog Oldham became their manager in 1963 and encouraged them to write their own songs. The Jagger–Richards, Jagger–Richards partnership soon became the band's primary songwriting and creative force. Rooted in blues and early rock and roll, the Rolling Stones started out playing Cover version, covers and were at the forefront of the British Invasion in 1964, becoming identified with the youthful counterculture of the 1960s. They then f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stoned (film)
''Stoned'', also known as ''The Wild and Wycked World of Brian Jones'' in the United Kingdom, is a 2005 biographical film about Brian Jones, one of the founding members of the Rolling Stones. The film was directed by Stephen Woolley, and written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. Leo Gregory played the role of Brian Jones and Paddy Considine as Frank Thorogood. Plot The film is a cinematic work of historical fiction, taking as its premise the idea that Jones was murdered by Frank Thorogood, a builder who had been hired to renovate and improve Jones's house Cotchford Farm in East Sussex, though there is a curious ghost-epilogue where Jones comes back to earth to thank chauffeur/minder Tom Keylock – not Thorogood – for making him into an immortal martyr. The film also paints a picture of Jones's use of alcohol and drugs, his estrangement from his bandmates, and his relationships with Anita Pallenberg and Anna Wohlin. Cast * Leo Gregory as Brian Jones * Paddy Considine as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire (magazine)
''Empire'' is a British film magazine published monthly by Bauer Media Group. The first issue was published in May 1989. History David Hepworth of Emap, the publisher of British music magazines '' Q'' and '' Smash Hits'', proposed the idea of launching a film magazine similar to ''Q''. They recruited ''Smash Hits'' editor Barry McIlheney to edit the new magazine, with Hepworth as Editorial Director. Hepworth drafted a one-page proposal outlining the magazine's objectives, including a commitment to reviewing and rating every film released in UK cinema. The proposal also stated, "''Empire'' believes that movies can sometimes be art, but they should always be fun." The first edition (June/July 1989) was published in May 1989, featuring Dennis Quaid and Winona Ryder on the cover for the film '' Great Balls of Fire!''. The magazine achieved its initial sales target of 50,000 copies. Film reviews were given a star rating between 1 and 5, with no half-stars. McIlheney served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return To Sender (2004 Film)
''Return to Sender'' is a 2004 film written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade and directed by Bille August. It was also released on video under the title ''Convicted''. The film stars Aidan Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Kelly Preston. Aidan Quinn was nominated for a 2005 IFTA Best Actor in a Feature Film award for his performance. Quinn plays an unscrupulous attorney who is challenged by Nielsen, his latest client. Plot Quinn's character, a jaded ex-lawyer, has been befriending and exploiting death row convicts and selling their final letters to the media. While attempting to foster his relationship with Nielsen's character, he becomes convinced that she is innocent. Cast Reception Todd McCarthy of Variety Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), ... gave the film a negative re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internet Movie Database
IMDb, historically known as the Internet Movie Database, is an online database of information related to films, television series, podcasts, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews. IMDb began as a fan-operated movie database on the Usenet group "rec.arts.movies" in 1990, and moved to the Web in 1993. Since 1998, it has been owned and operated by IMDb.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon. The site's message boards were disabled in February 2017. , IMDb was the 51st most visited website on the Internet, as ranked by Semrush. the database contained some million titles (including television episodes), million person records, and 83 million registered users. Features User profile pages show a user's registration date and, optionally, their personal ratings of titles. Since 2015, "badges" can be added showing a count of contributions. These badges range ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamish McColl
Hamish McColl (born 28 January 1962) is a British comedian, writer and actor. He trained at the École Philippe Gaulier, Paris and the University of Cambridge. With Sean Foley, he formed the double act '' The Right Size'' in 1988, creating comic theatre shows which toured all over the world. More recently he has worked as a screenwriter, scripting '' Mr. Bean's Holiday'' and '' Johnny English Reborn'', plus contributing to the story of ''Paddington''. Theatre * '' Ducktastic!'', 2005 * Hysterium, ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'', Royal National Theatre, 2004 * '' The Play What I Wrote'', 2001 * Mr Puntila, “Mr Puntila and his Man Matti”, Edinburgh International Festival The Edinburgh International Festival is an annual arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, spread over the final three weeks in August. Notable figures from the international world of music (especially european classical music, classical music) and ..., 1998 Filmography Film Writer Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny English Reborn
''Johnny English Reborn'' is a 2011 spy action comedy film directed by Oliver Parker and written by Hamish McColl from a story by William Davies. A sequel to '' Johnny English'' (2003) and the second instalment in the ''Johnny English'' series, it is a British-French venture produced by StudioCanal, Relativity Media and Working Title Films, and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film stars Rowan Atkinson (reprising his role as the title character) alongside Gillian Anderson, Dominic West, Rosamund Pike, Daniel Kaluuya and Richard Schiff as new characters. Much like its predecessor, the film parodies the James Bond film series and clichés of the spy genre and marks Atkinson and Tim McInnerny's second collaboration after the series ''Blackadder''. ''Johnny English Reborn'' was met with mixed reviews but has grossed a total of $160 million worldwide. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2011, and topped the country's box office. It was later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
