Meryl receives 20th Golden Globe nomination!
Posted: 2004-12-13 |
Meryl Streep has received a Golden Globe nomination as Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
for "The Manchurian Candidate". She shares this category with Cate Blanchett (The Aviator), Laura
Linney (Kinsey), Virginia Madsen (Sideways) and Natalie Portman (Closer). This is Streep's 20th
nomination for the Golden Globe, holding the record as most nominated actor in Globe history (she's
also the most Oscar-nominated actress of all times). The Golden Globes will be handed out on January
16, 2005. Congratulations!
Streep dropped out of "All the King's Men"
Posted: 2004-11-15 |
According to ComingSoon.net, Meryl Streep has decided to drop out of Columbia Pictures' "All the
King's Men", based on the novel by Robert Penn Warren, reports Variety. Another actress is expected
to be announced for the project soon. Streep was set to play Sadie, the aide to Willy Stark.
The full article can be read
here.
Production Update on "Prairie Home Companion"
Posted: 2004-10-30 |
According to the Associated Press, Robert Altman's "Prairie Home Companion" is still in financing
status. Screenwriter Garrison Keillor was interviewed by AP and revealed that none of the stars,
including Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin and Tom Waits have yet signed until there's a definite start date.
Keillor also stated he was surprised by the rumor that George Clooney has joined the team. The full
article can be read
here.
Meryl Streep pays tribute to Christopher Reeve
Posted: 2004-10-29 |
Three weeks after Christopher Reeve's death, his family and friends celebrated him Friday at a place
that was central to his life: The Juilliard School, where he first honed his acting skills and
later returned to receive an honorary doctorate. Actors Liam Neeson, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep
and Kim Cattrall attended the Memorial.
Streep mentioned to star in "All The King's Men"
Posted: 2004-10-01 |
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Meryl Streep is in negotations to join Sean Penn, Kate Winslet,
Marc Ruffalo and Jude Law in Columbia Pictures' remake of "All the King's Men". Visit their site
to read the
whole article. Yet, there is no official statement by Columbia Pictures.
Meryl Streep wins Emmy Award
Posted: 2004-09-19 |
Congratulations to Meryl Streep on winning the Emmy Award for "Angels in America". Leading the award
show as a favorite with 21 nominations, "Angels" scored awards in every category it was nominated for,
including honors as Best Television Movie, for Mike Nichols, Tony Kushner and its actors Al Pacino,
Mary Louise Parker and Jeffrey Whright. With a total of 11 wins, "Angels in America" ties the record
as most awarded film in the Emmy history with "Eleanor and Franklin" (1976).
Shooting on "Prime" has begun
Posted: 2004-09-18 |
Actors Uma Thurman and Bryan Greenburg have been spotted on a first day of shooting of "Prime",
today in Thompkins Square Park in the East Village in New York City. With the quick replacement
since Bullock dropped out, the film's release shouldn't be pushed back that much.
"Prime" has Thurman on board
Posted: 2004-09-16 |
According to ComingSoon.net, the rumors are true that Sandra Bullock dropped out of "Prime" and is
replaced by Uma Thurman. The film has been further joined by Bryan Greenberg as Meryl Streep's son
and Annie Parisse as Thurman's best friend. An official announcement on Uma is not yet out, as Paramount
Pictures still lists Bullock.
"The Manchurian Candidate" runs at the Venice Film Festival
Posted: 2004-09-02 |
The 2004 Venice Film Festival will show "The Manchurian Candidate". Director Jonathan Demme and his cast,
Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep and John Voigt are expected to attend the festival and the film's
photo-call on September 02, 2004. "The Manchurian Candidate" will run out of competition.
Meryl to present at New York Aids Film Festival
Posted: 2004-08-23 |
Meryl Streep will present the festival's highest honor to HBO's "Angels in America" director, Mike
Nichols on the Awards presentation on the 32rd of August. Donations from both events will benefit
African Action on AIDS, FilmAid International, and the festival’s educational programs. More info can
be found at their
Official Website
Meryl Streep may work with Robert Altman
Posted: 2004-08-04 |
Various sources, including an interview with USA Today, has mentioned Meryl's involvement with the next
Robert Altman film, "Prairie Home Companion". The article quoted her to "play half of a female
country music duo. It used to be a trio and might have been a quartet. We keep losing members".
Shooting begins in January 2005. Yet, Meryl's involvement hasn't been officially announced.
Lansbury regrets, Streep disturbed about "Manchurian" buzz
Posted: 2004-07-28 |
With the release of "The Manchurian Candidate", Entertainment Weekly reported about Angela Lansbury's displeasure
on Meryl Streep taking over the role she performed in the original film. Further it was written
that Streep had based her character on senator Hilary Clinton and that Paramount had to cut additional
scenes that were too much Clinton. In an interview with NBC, Streep stated that she was disturbed
by these reports, adding that her performance was not based on Clinton, but "who says I haven’t
modeled it on a man?". And although Entertainment Weekly stands by its taped interview, Streep reveals
that Lansbury called her and denied she made the statements. "She said, 'I never said this. I love
all the people making this. I don't know who started the rumor."
Meryl Streep receives Emmy nomination!
Posted: 2004-07-15 |
Meryl has received a nomination as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Mini-Series or TV-Movie for her
performances in "Angels in America". She shares the category with Glenn Close (The Lion Winter),
Judy Davis (The Reagans), Helen Mirren (Prime Suspect 6) and Emma Thompson (Angels in America).
The mini-series leads the Emmy race with a total of 21 nominations, including for Best Mini-Series,
Mike Nichols and his complete cast in the lead and supporting cate-gories. The Emmys are handed out
on September 19, 2004. Congratulations & good luck!
Russian Film Festival honors Meryl with Stanislavsky Award
Posted: 2004-06-26 |
Meryl was, while attending the Russia Film Festival, award with the Stanislavsky Award, the Russian
honor for outstanding contribution to the world of cinema. Photos from Meryl's appearance can
be found in the
Photos section.
Meryl's short but memorable attendance of the Shanghai Film Festival
Posted: 2004-06-13 |
Meryl and her family attended the Shanghai Film Festival, as reported below. Presenting an award
that night, Streep recalled to be a fan of the Chinese theatre. "I love Chinese movies and don't
get enough of them in the United States and that's why people hold film festivals to make others
aware of films in other countries." Some stills from the festival can be found in the
Photos section
Meryl receives AFI Award and tributes by her peers
Posted: 2004-06-10 |
The AFI's Life Achievement Award took place this evening and was attended by many of Meryl's co-stars,
including Jack Nicholson, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Catherine O'Hara, among others, its evening
featured many tribute speeches by her colleagues, surrounded with clips of her performances and
never-before seen scenes from her two new films. Many photos from the evening can be found in the
Photos section
Streep to attend Shanghai Film Festival
Posted: 2004-06-03 |
Meryl Streep was announced to attend the 2004 Shanghai Film Festival's closing ceremony on June
12, 2004. For more information on her appearance and the festival, visit their
Official Website
American Film Institute announces TV schedule and guest list
Posted: 2004-06-01 |
"The 32nd AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Meryl Streep" will air on USA Network on Monday,
June 21, 2004, at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The gala, which take place on June 10, 2004, will be attended
by Streep's friends and colleagues, including Robert De Niro and Clint Eastwood, as well as Jim
Carrey, Nora Ephron, Carrie Fisher, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Mike Nichols, Sydney
Pollack, Robert Redford, Kurt Russell, Tracey Ullman and Claire Danes.
Thanks to Todd from the AFI for submitting.
Meryl receives honor by New Dramatics
Posted: 2004-05-24 |
The New Dramatists workshop awarded Meryl Streep its 2004 Career Achievement Award during the
luncheon tribute. The event was also attended by Meryl's co-star Kevin Kline and screenwriter
Tony Kushner. Visit the
New Dramatic's Official Website for further information.
Meryl receives Middlebury College's honorary degree
Posted: 2004-05-24 |
Meryl Streep was bestowed an honorary degree by Middlebury College president John McCardell during
commencement ceremonies at the college, Sunday, May 23, 2004., in Middlebury, Vt. Visit the
Middlebury College's Official Website for further information.
Meryl Streep to chair Bernards High School centennial in 2005
Posted: 2004-05-20 |
The Bernards High School alumni are both participating in the school’s centennial celebration.
Palmer, who was graduated from the high school 50 years ago, is spear-heading the event, scheduled
for Saturday and Sunday, June 18–19, 2005. The former borough mayor got two-time Oscar winner
Streep, a former cheerleader and homecoming queen from the Class of 1967, to be the event’s
honorary chairwoman. Read full article at
The Bernardsville News
Streep rumored to star in "Dark Matters"
Posted: 2004-04-26 |
Meryl has been mentioned to star in "Dark Matters", loosely based on the killings of five people by a
disgruntled physics graduate at the University of Iowa in 1991. No official statements on the film or
Meryl's involvement have been announced yet. Read an article at
The Iowa Channel.com
Meryl Streep to be honored by Middlebury College
Posted: 2004-04-20 |
The Middlebury College will award Meryl Streep a Doctor of Arts degree in a ceremony to be held
on May 23, 2004. You can read the full press release at the College's
Official Website.
"The Manchurian Candidate" trailer is now online
Posted: 2004-04-09 |
The first trailer of "The Manchurian Candidate" is now online and is really worth a watch,
featuring some really powerhouse scenes with Meryl as Eleanor Shaw. Visit
Coming Soon.com to launch the Quicktime trailer in various sizes. Enjoy!
"Angels" DVD release date pushed back
Posted: 2004-04-07 |
HBO has pushed "Angels in America"s DVD release from June 01 back to a September 07, 2004 release.
Amazon still schedules the releases of it in the UK and Germany for late May.
"Lemony Snickets" TV Spot is now online
Posted: 2004-04-04 |
A first 1 minute TV spot of "Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events" is now available
to watch or download, but don't await too much as Meryl is only visible for two seconds.
Trailer can be launched
here at MovieCityNews.com
Meryl Streep attends NRDC's "Forces of Nature" Gala
Posted: 2004-03-30 |
Meryl was among the guests at the National Resources Defence Council's "Sixth Annual Forces for
Nature" Gala, yesterday.
The NRDC honored Robert Redford, Meryl's co-star from "Out of Africa".
Photos from the event can be found in the
Photos section.
Streep, Kline, Parker read at "Poetry and The Creative Mind"
Posted: 2004-03-26 |
Theatre folk Kevin Kline, Vanessa Redgrave, Mary-Louise Parker, Tony Kushner and Meryl Streep
are among guest readers for The Academy of American Poets benefit presentation "Poetry and The
Creative Mind," set for April 6 at Lincoln Center. The second annual event, sponsored by Target,
will begin at Alice Tully Hall at 6:30 PM. Read more information at
Variety.com
Streep to accept 2004 Common Wealth Award
Posted: 2004-03-15 |
For 25 years in Delaware, the Common Wealth Awards have recognized people of international
renown. This year's honorees for distinguished achievement are television journalist Andrea
Mitchell, Chilean writer Isabel Allende, Nobel Prize-winning researcher Dr. Stanley Prusiner,
Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep and America's leading advocate for people with
paralysis, Christopher Reeve. Read more at the Delaware's
Official Website.
Thanks to Frank for submitting.
New Dramatics will honor Meryl Streep on March 27
Posted: 2004-03-15 |
On Thursday, May 27, New Dramatists - the nation's oldest not-for-profit workshop de-voted to
the development of new playwrights - will honor Meryl Streep with its 2004 Career
Achievement Award at its 55th annual spring luncheon, to be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the
Marriott Marquis. Kevin Kline will present the award, and
playwright Tony Kushner will also pay tribute to the star. All
proceeds will benefit New Dramatists. Article courtesy
Theater Mania.
Thanks to Frank for submitting.
Universal Pictures announces "Prime"
Posted: 2004-03-05 |
In an Official press release, Universal Pictures announced to produce "Prime", a romantic
comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep, described as an "emotional love story set in
New York about a 37-year-old career woman from the Upper East Side". Visit their
Press Release for more information.
"Angels in America" DVD release dates
Posted: 2004-03-02 |
There are some DVD dates for "Angels in America", sheduled to release on June 1, 2004
in the
USA, on May 31, 2004, in the
UK and on the same date as UK-Import in
Germany. Further details on DVD features are not yet known.
Meryl Streep wins Screen Actor's Guild Award
Posted: 2004-02-23 |
Congratulations. Meryl was announced Best Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-Series for
"Angels in America" by the Screen Actor's Guild. Receiving her award by Richard Chamberlain,
Meryl also appeared on stage to introduce the "In Memoriam" segment. Al Pacino also won an
acting award for "Angels". Visit the
Photos section to see more...
Meryl Streep among presenters at the SAG Awards
Posted: 2004-02-20 |
Various sources, including
MSNBC.com
announced Meryl to present an award at the 2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Streep herself is
nominated as Best Female Television Actress for "Angels in America". The SAGs will be handed
out this Sunday.
Meryl to produce "Bridge and Tunnel" production
Posted: 2004-02-20 |
The website of Variety reports:
Actress Meryl Streep turns producer for Sarah Jones' bridge and tunnel, which officially opens
at the 45 Bleecker Street Theatre, Feb. 19.
Streep joins The Culture Project, Allan Buchman, Robert Dragotta, Jayson Jackson, Michael Alden
and Eric Falkenstein in presenting the latest one-woman work from the writer-performer of
Surface Transit.
Meryl Streep wins Golden Globe Award!
Posted: 2004-01-26 |
Congratulations to Meryl for winning another Golden Globe Award. She was voted Best Actress in
a Mini-Series or Movie made for Television for her performance in "Angels in America". The big
winner in the television categories, "Angels" scored a total of five Golden Globes, including
Best Movie made for Television, Best Actor (Al Pacino), Best Actress (Meryl Streep) and the
supporting performances by Jeffrey Whright and Mary-Louise Parker.
Meryl receives a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award
Posted: 2004-01-15 |
Meryl Streep has received a nomination as Best Female Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series
for "Angels in America". She shares this category with Anne Bancroft and Helen Mirren (both
nominated for "Tennessee Williams' The Romance Spring of Mrs. Stone") and her fellow co-stars
Emma Thompson and Mary-Louise Parker, who also catched nominations for "Angels", which scored a
total of six nominations. The Screen Actors Guild Awards air live on TNT on February 22, 2004.
Meryl to present at the Golden Globe Awards
Posted: 2004-01-08 |
Meryl Streep, who scored a Golden Globe nomination for "Angels in America", has been set to
to appear as a presenter at the 61st award show, Richard Gere, Dustin Hoffman and
Renée Zellweger will also present awards. The Golden Globes air on January 25, 2004 on NBC.
"Candidate", "Lemony Snickets" release dates, other films unconfirmed
Posted: 2004-01-01 |
The Internet Movie Database has published first release dates for the upcoming "The Manchurian
Candidate", including October 21, 2004 for Germany, October 29, 2004 for the UK and November
03, 2004 for France, a US release date is not yet given. A US release date for "Lemony Snicket
A Series of Unfortunate Events" is sheduled for December 25, 2004. Also, Meryl's upcoming
performances in "Chaos", "Flora Plum" and "Prime" are still unconfirmed
