Viggo Mortensen on Family, Forgiveness, and Separating Fact From Fiction in Directing Debut ‘Falling’

Viggo Mortensen paid tribute to Peter Jackson‘s influence on him as a filmmaker by including him in the credits of his directorial debut.The Lord of the Rings actor steps behind the camera for Falling, two decades after he worked with the revered New Zealand director on his epic three-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s fantasy novel.Take a look back at Viggo’s other worksSpeaking at a press conference at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival, where he is being honored for his career on Friday

Jamie Lang Viggo Mortensen is in San Sebastian this week with his directorial debut “Falling” to receive one of this year’s prestigious Donostia awards.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures Content Group is set to land international rights to Spike Lee’s David Byrne’s American Utopia following the film playing opening night at this year’s TIFF.HBO has domestic rights to the project, which is a filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show, and is set to release stateside on October 17.Universal PCG is now tying up a deal for all international rights and is eyeing a roll out from November.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A former Vale Hospital worker has told how she and her fellow 1950s women will not give up the fight after a landmark ruling went against them.Alexandria woman Elaine Neufeld was devastated when she found out that High Court judges had thrown out their appeal against what they claim is the unlawful raising of the pension age from 60 to 66.And West Dunbartonshire MP Martin Docherty-Hughes said the news was

coronavirus lockdown.More than 1.6 million people across the UK in receipt of Universal Credit had an average of £60 deducted from their benefits in May when thousands had to claim benefits because of lockdown, according to the Department of Work and Pension’s own figures.The staggering sum has been uncovered by Glasgow MP Chris Stephens who has campaigned for the UC advance loans to be abolished and converted into grants.In his own Glasgow South West constituency some 3,800 people, 48 per cent

Lady Gaga is an otherworldly goddess in the Valentino Voce Viva fragrance campaign — and Us Weekly got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look!On Thursday, September 17, the design house dropped the stunning campaign video, which features the Oscar winner appearing radiant and stunning in a red gown from Valentino’s Beijing couture show in 2019 designed by artistic director Pierpaolo Piccioli.“I felt strong and alive, hearing myself echo through the forest as I was singing in this dress,” she said

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEmmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor David Oyelowo marks his feature directorial debut with The Water Man, a sci-fi adventure tale about a boy in search of a legendary creature with the ability to cheat death, which just had its premiere at TIFF.“I would describe it as life-affirming,” Oyelowo told Deadline of his first go-around in the director’s seat. “As an actor, you are part of telling a story.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“The Bobcat Fire is knocking on our door,” Mount Wilson Observatory tweeted about 9:25 p.m. Monday.

Selma star David Oyelowo says his directorial debut, The Water Man, was inspired by his childhood and aims in part to allow Black kids to see themselves on the big screen. "I made it for my 12-year-old self.

Despite having never shot a movie, even a short film, Green Book star Viggo Mortensen recalled first pitching his directorial debut, Falling, to poker-faced international distributors. "It's one thing to know me as an actor, but I hadn't directed anything," Mortensen recounted while appearing virtually at the Toronto Film Festival as part of a co-production panel.

Making his directorial feature debut at TIFF, David Oyelowo looked to the films he loved as a kid for inspiration when it came to choosing “The Water Man”.

Also Read: 'Falling' Film Review: Viggo Mortensen's Directorial Debut Is a Dark Family Drama“Although it’s a fiction, the story and the family, by and large, there are certain memories that the three of us brothers share, certainly the dynamic between the parents, the characters that Sverrir and [co-star] Hannah Gross play,” Mortensen said. “Their dynamic, and certain events, somewhat difficult I guess, and somewhat humorous as well, that are taken from real events in our family story.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has appointed Helen Hoehne vice president of the association after previous VP Ali Sar was promoted to president following the death of Lorenzo Soria.Hoehne has been an HFPA member since 2004 and has served on the Board of Directors for eight years.More to come…

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn celebration of her career-spanning new album, “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories,” Suzanne Vega will play two globally livestreamed concerts from New York City’s iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. The first will go live on October 7 at 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time for North American fans and the second will go live on October 8 at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to accommodate U.K.

Prince William finds a new best friend in a service dog during a visit to a PSNI Wellbeing Volunteer Training course at PSNI Garnerville on Wednesday afternoon (September 9) in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Suzanne Vega, “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories” (Amanuensis/Cooking Vinyl)Suzanne Vega has had a symbiotic relationship with New York City since moving there as a toddler and the metropolis is a recurring presence in her tunes.Her new live album, “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories,” was recorded last year at Manhattan’s Café Carlyle with a small combo, and its 16 tunes, plus some between-songs chatter, form an intimate appreciation of the city and some of its many roles and

Tyler Hubbard is eating “humble pie”.