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Welcome to simplystreep.com, an information source
on the American actress Meryl Streep, best known from her Oscar-winning performances in
"Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice". Her work on
screen, stage and television, a career that includes some of the most acclaimed films of the
last 30 years, has achieved critical acclaim and earned her the business' most prestigious
awards. This unofficial website provides a base for fans which is regularly updated with all essential
news on Meryl's work, an active message board plus extensive archives, media and more.
Enjoy your stay! |
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New scan additions
Posted: 2008-08-17 | Source: Webmaster |
More scans have been added to the Image Library - a sneak peek on "Doubt" by Entertainment
Weekly (with a stunning new production still) and an interview with Meryl in the Brazil
Set Magazine. Many thanks to Mycah
and Mariana for sending them in! :-) |
Alec Baldwin in talks to join Meryl's untitled comedy
Posted: 2008-08-17 | Source: Webmaster |
While there's still no official word on wheter Meryl will star in Nancy Meyer's upcoming
untitled comedy or not, another cast member has been added to the project. Alec Baldwin
is in talks to join Meryl Streep in Nancy Meyers's romantic comedy. Baldwin will play one
of two men vying for the affections of Streep's character. The Universal movie, which
Meyers has written and will direct, is to begin production next February. |
New scan additions
Posted: 2008-08-13 | Source: Webmaster |
A couple of new recent scans have been added to the gallery. An in-depth article on Meryl's
life and career from the German PM Biographie magazine, a great cover story from the
Mindfood magazine, as well as an article on "Mamma Mia" from the Italian Vanity Fair, featuring
a stunning double page photograph by Brigitte Lacombe. Thanks to Alvaro for the latter two, enjoy
the scans! |
Meryl mentioned to star in new Nancy Meyers comedy
Posted: 2008-08-08 | Source: Webmaster |
According to Variety, Meryl Streep is in advanced negotiations to play the female lead in
the untitled romantic comedy that Nancy Meyers will direct for Universal. Meyers is
producing with Scott Rudin. Production begins in February. Streep will play the female in
a romantic triangle with two men. The director, who made "Something's Gotta Give" and
"The Holiday" for Columbia Pictures, made the deal to bring her next picture to Universal
earlier this year. Streep is currently voicing a lead role in "The Fantastic
Mr. Fox," the stop-motion animation adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel at 20th Century
Fox. Thanks to everyone who informed me of this! Also, in terms of film news, "Julie & Julia"
has a release date, according to the Internet Movie Database, it'll release US theaters on
April 17, 2009. |
Video additions
Posted: 2008-08-05 | Source: Webmaster |
The video archive is back online (thanks Jess!), so some real rare finds have been added:
Meryl's first ever talkshow appearance in January 1980 on The Today
Show to promote "Kramer vs. Kramer" - many thanks to Alvaro for this great find! Then, her
acceptance speech at the 2003 César Awards, winning their Honorary Award and two interview
segments from the Biography documentaries on Cher (2003, although her interview looks like
to be from 1996,1997) and on Bruce Willis (2005). Again, please note - although it's
already written on the download pages - that it's NOT APPRECIATED to have any clips
reproduced on Youtube or any other video sites. Many clips were contributed to Simply Streep only
and should remain exclusively to this site. Thanks! And now enjoy the clips! :-) |
"Mamma Mia" leads National Movie Award nominations
Posted: 2008-08-03 | Source: Webmaster |
Mamma Mia!, The Golden Compass and St Trinian's lead the field for the National Movie
Awards, picking up four nominations each. Mamma Mia! cohorts Pierce Brosnan and Colin
Firth are up for Best Male for their roles in the Abba musical film. Meryl Streep, Angelina
Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker are also in the running for the award. The winners, voted
for by the public, will be unveiled in London on September 08 at London's Royal Festival Hall
and in a live ceremony screened on ITV1. You can vote for Meryl by submitting your vote
here.
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Scans, stills and screencaps
Posted: 2008-08-03 | Source: Webmaster |
"Doubt" poster released
Posted: 2008-08-02 | Source: Webmaster |
According to the Cinematical, here's
the first poster for "Doubt", the upcoming drama, based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play,
and starring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams. The poster has also revealed
the url for its upcoming official website at
www.doubt-themovie.com. Thanks to Michael and Zak for the heads-up! On a sidenote, as
you may have noticed, the video files are currently down. It seems that my media host is
experiencing some difficulties, so please be patient :-) |
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"Dark Matter" screencaps
Posted: 2008-08-01 | Source: Webmaster |
Added over 100 DVD screencaptures of Meryl's appearance in "Dark Matter" with many thanks to Sofie for
contributing them  |
Meryl to participate in Cancer Telethon Broadcast
Posted: 2008-08-01 | Source: Webmaster |
Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson and Charlize Theron are among the A-listers who signed
on for the Stand Up To Cancer telethon in September. American Idol David Cook, Christina
Applegate, Meryl Streep and Sally Field also will appear on the Sept. 5 broadcast, which
will be simultaneously aired on ABC, CBS and NBC to raise money for cancer research and
treatment. Dozens of other celebrities and sports figures will also be appearing on the
program, according to Stand Up To Cancer.Thanks to Zak for the heads-up. |
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