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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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| UPDATES ARCHIVE | JUNE 2006 |
HOPKINS, STREEP, GIAMATTI ARRIVE AT "STATION"
Posted: 2006-06-29 | Source: Webmaster |
Unconfirmed yet, but interesting: Production Weekly reports that Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep and Paul Giamatti will star in an adaptation of Jay Parini's novel The Last Station, for director Michael Hoffman.
Set in the last tumultuous years of Leo Tolstoy's (Hopkins) life, the historical biopic centers on the battle for his soul waged by his wife, Sofya Andreyevna (Streep) and his leading disciple, Vladimir Cherkov (Giamatti). Torn between his professed codtrine of poverty and chastity and the reality of his enormous wealth, his thirteen children, and a life of hedonism, Tolstoy makes a dramatic flight from his home. Too ill to continue beyond the tiny rail station at Astapovo, he believes that he is dying alone, while over one hundred newspapermen camp outside awaiting hourly reports on his condition.
The film is scheduled to begin shooting at locations in Russia in February.
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QUINN REPLACES KILMER IN "DARK MATTER"
Posted: 2006-06-29 | Source: Webmaster |
According to ComingSoon.net, Aidan Quinn has joined the cast of the independent feature Dark Matter as production is underway in Salt Lake City. Quinn, who portrays a science professor in the film, is working with a renowned international cast that includes Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, Tony Award winner Blair Brown and Chinese star Liu Ye, who makes his American film debut.
Dark Matter is financed by American Sterling Productions (ASP) and is produced by ASP in association with Saltmill LLC. Myriad Pictures is handling the films worldwide distribution.
"We're very honored to have actors in this cast who amaze us daily with their talent and generosity. It is a blessing to have an actor I've long admired, Aidan Quinn, join our production in such an important role," said director Chen Shi-Zheng, who co-wrote the story with Billy Shebar, the film's screenwriter. Dark Matter marks Chen's transition to film from theater, where he is a renowned director.
Inspired by a true story, Dark Matter depicts the humor, frustration and heartbreak that results when different cultures collide and communication falters. The film follows the story of Liu Xing, a brilliant Chinese science student, who strives to impress his mentor Jacob Reiser (Quinn) with his theories on the origins of the universe. Helping Liu Xing adapt but unable to protect him from academic politics are Joanna (Streep), a patron of the university with a passion for all things Chinese, and Hildy (Brown), Reiser's secretary.
"'Dark Matter' is a cross-cultural story, a sort of Spaghetti Eastern," explains Chen Shi-Zheng. "It is about what happens when people from different cultures interact in a highly competitive environment, and the roller coaster ride of excitement, anxiety, and missed opportunity those interactions bring about."
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"LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN" SCREENCAPS
Posted: 2006-06-24 | Source: Webmaster |
Added 80 screencaps of Meryl's appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman". A video will follow later. |
"THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA" CAST ON "THE VIEW"
Posted: 2006-06-24 | Source: Webmaster |
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci are announced to appear on "The View" on June 30,
2006, to promote "The Devil Wears Prada".
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA NATIONAL COFFEE BREAK DAY
Posted: 2006-06-23 | Source: Webmaster |
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2006. It’s time for the nation’s beleaguered workforce to catch a break –
on their own special day. On June 27, the new motion picture The Devil Wears Prada invites
office employees across the country to enjoy a free coffee beverage, between 2:00-4:00pm, at a
specially selected café or market in their area. In recognition of overworked assistants
everywhere, The Devil Wears Prada declares it National Coffee Break Day.
Java-loving jobbers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle
and Washington, D.C. are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind event. To locate the
participating coffeehouses, go to
www.devilwearspradamovie.com.
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NEW VIDEO CLIPS
Posted: 2006-06-20 | Source: Webmaster |
Added lots of new video clips to download: Two interviews from Entertainment Tonight's "The
Insider" (June 19, 2006), an interview with "Extra TV" (June 19, 2006), her
appearance on "The Today Show" (June 05), a clip of Meryl and Lily Tomlin performing "My Minnesota Home" and
two clips of her scenes in "Julia" (1977). Have fun watching! |
"THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA" PREMIERE PHOTOS
Posted: 2006-06-20 | Source: Webmaster |
Meryl and her family have attended yesterday's premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada" in New York. |
TELEVISION ALERTS: GARRISON KEILLOR'S INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL, HOLLYWOOD'S BEST
Posted: 2006-06-18 | Source: Webmaster |
Here's some information on two upcoming television shows/documentaries featuring Meryl Streep.
GREAT PERFORMANCES will telecast "A Prairie Home Companion"'s
Independence Day weekend radio broadcast from Tanglewood to a prime-time television audience,
with Keillor and series regulars Sue Scott, Tim Russell, Tom Keith, and the Guy's All-Star
Shoe Band joined by special guests the Hopeful Gospel Quartet, Wailin' Jennys, and Meryl
Streep.
Hollywood's 10 Best Bio Pics is the story behind the true stories. For years, some of the best big screen tales have been based true events and inspired by real people.
From famous folks to unheralded heroes, find out how your favourite actors approach these roles and how audiences respond to them.
Hollywood's 10 Bio Pics features interviews with actors such as Russell Crowe, Charlize Theron, Meryl Streep and Angela Bassett.
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"THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA" WEBSITE
Posted: 2006-06-18 | Source: Webmaster |
FOX Movies has fully updated their Official Website for "The Devil Wears Prada" with lots of
information on the film, production news, photos, clips and games:
www.devilwearspradamovie.com |
NEW TALKSHOW ALERTS
Posted: 2006-06-17 | Source: Webmaster |
Meryl is stated to attend the Late Show with David Letterman on June 22, 2006 (her birthday) and
Live with Regis and Kelly on June 27, 2006. Since her first appearance on Regis/Kelly got
cancelled, cross your fingers that these will take place ;-)
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NEW "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA" STILLS
Posted: 2006-06-17 | Source: Webmaster |
Added 14 new production stills for "The Devil Wears Prada" to the Image Library |
"JULIA" SCREENCAPS
Posted: 2006-06-14 | Source: Webmaster |
Finally got the chance to see "Julia", Meryl's very first motion picture, and added screencaps of her brief scenes to the Image
Library. That being said, there are now caps for all movies Meryl has done so far :-) Many thanks to Alvaro for guiding
the film to me! |
MORE "DARK MATTER" STILLS
Posted: 2006-06-14 | Source: Webmaster |
Thanks to Erica for sending over three more behind-the-scenes stills of "Dark Matter". |
EXTERNAL MOVIE CLIPS
Posted: 2006-06-14 | Source: Webmaster |
Amazon.com has a video clip of Meryl and Garrison Keillor singing "Gold Watch & Chain" and YouTube has
two new tv spots for "The Devil Wears Prada". Click below to launch each clip. |
ARTICLES ON MERYL BY THE WASHINGTON POST & TIME MAGAZINE
Posted: 2006-06-13 | Source: Webmaster |
Added two new articles to the Press Archive, a very funny piece by TIME Magazine
named "7 Myths About Meryl" and an article by The Washington Post with interesting quotes on
the making of "A Prairie Home Companion". |
FIRST "DARK MATTER" PRODUCTION STILL
Posted: 2006-06-10 | Source: Webmaster |
Here's a first still of Meryl shooting "Dark Matter", an upcoming drama based on true events
and co-starring Val Kilmer. Click here to learn more
about the film or below for a bigger sized picture. |
"PREMIERE" SCANS ADDED, REGIS & KELLY APPEARANCE CANCELLED
Posted: 2006-06-10 | Source: Webmaster |
Added a great and insightful article on "A Praire Home Companion" from the June issue of Premiere
Magazine, with many thanks to Alvaro for scanning it. Also, as you might have noticed, Meryl's June 8 appearance on "Live
with Regis and Kelly" got cancelled :-( |
"TODAY SHOW" SCREENCAPS & MORE "PRAIRIE" PREMIERE PICTURES
Posted: 2006-06-07 | Source: Webmaster |
Added screencaps of Meryl's appearance on "The Today Show", a clip will be uploaded within the
next update. Also added are more good quality pictures from the New York premiere of "A Prairie
Home Companion". |
EXTRA TV & TRIBUTE TV INTERVIEWS WITH MERYL STREEP
Posted: 2006-06-05 | Source: Webmaster |
ExtraTV has posted a video interview with Meryl. "With three movies scheduled for release this summer, acting veteran extraordinaire Meryl Streep
is ready for some fun. From "The Ant Bully" and "The Devil Wears Prada" to "A Prairie Home
Companion" opposite Lindsay Lohan". There's also another new interview video courtesy Tribute TV.
Click below to watch the clips or download them in the
Media section. |
"PRAIRIE" NEW YORK PREMIERE, HOLLYWOOD BOWL PICTURES
Posted: 2006-06-05 | Source: Webmaster |
Meryl has attended the New York premiere of "A Prairie Home Companion" yesterday. Also added
pictures of her appearance at the Hollywood Superbowl's "Prairie" evening on June 02, 2006.
USA
Today is having an insightful "behind-the-mikes" look at the film, click the link to read it. |
"THE SEDUCTION OF JOE TYNAN" SCREENCAPS
Posted: 2006-06-02 | Source: Webmaster |
Added 200+ screencaptures of Meryl's 1979 performance in "The Seduction of Joe Tynan" with
many thanks to Alvaro for guiding the film to me! The only film that hasn't been capped
yet for the Image Library (because I haven't seen it) is "Julia", so if you can help out with
caps, feel free to let me know ;-) Enjoy the
caps! |
NEW "A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION" STILLS
Posted: 2006-06-02 | Source: Webmaster |
Added three new production stills from "A Prairie Home Companion". |
NEW SITE LAUNCH!
Posted: 2006-06-01 | Source: Webmaster |
As you can see, Simply Streep is back with a new layout! Hope you like it. Feel free to surf
around and discover all the new features that have been added as well, such as a big special
on the upcoming "A Prairie Home Companion",
an eleventh chapter in the Biography section and new additions to the
Career section. With the new layout being done, lots of new stuff to look forward to
will be following. The forum is back up as well! P.S. The winner of the "Prairie"
poster will be announced soon ;-) All latest news are posted below. |
TELEVISION ALERTS!
Posted: 2006-06-01 | Source: Webmaster |
In order to promote her two upcoming films, Meryl will be interviewed on "The Today Show" on June 05, 2006 and will also attend "Live with
Regis and Kelly" on June 8, 2006. |
"DEVIL WEARS PRADA" WILL OPEN LA FILM FESTIVAL
Posted: 2006-06-01 | Source: Webmaster |
"The Devil Wears Prada," a satire starring Meryl Streep as the editor of a woman's fashion
magazine, will kick off the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 22, eight days before its
theatrical release, organizer Film Independent said Tuesday. More information can be found at the festival's
website. |
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