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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 | MARCH 2007 |
STICKY: FORUM REGISTRATIONS
Posted: 2007-03-23 | Source: Webmaster |
If you have registered to the Discussion Board and did not receive an activation yet,
please either send me an email with your
username or forward the "Welcome to Forums" email you have received to the same address
so I can activate your account. All inactive registrations, mostly spam,
will be deleted by the end of March. This note will stay on top for the rest of the month,
so scroll down for all new updates. |
"BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL: MERYL STREEP" VIDEO AND CAPS
Posted: 2007-03-25 | Source: Webmaster |
Added over 250 DVD captures of the Biography Channel documentary on Meryl, including many
interviews, red carpet scenes and behind the scenes footage from her films. Learn more
about this docu in the Career section,
the whole documentary can be downloaded in four parts in the videos archive.
Many thanks to Alvaro for guiding it to me! |
MORE "MAMMA MIA!" CASTING NEWS
Posted: 2007-03-23 | Source: Webmaster |
According to the Daily Mail,
actors Julie Walters and Dominic Cooper are in negotations to join Meryl Streep and
Pierce Brosnan in the big-screen adaptation of "Mamma Mia!". Julie Walters has been
considered to play Rosie, one of Donna's funloving girlfriends and former member of
Donna And The Dynamos, but talks are at an early stage. Dominic Cooper (he was in the
original stage and screen versions of The History Boys and will star in the BBC's
forthcoming Sense And Sensibilty), is in the final stages of negotiations to play
Sky, Sophie's intended. Producer Tom Hanks worked with Dominic on the TV drama Band
Of Brothers and the recent film Starter For Ten. Pierce Brosnan and virtual unknown
American actress Amanda Seyfried have already been cast. Ms Seyfried will play
Sophie. Filming will begin at Pinewood Studios in late June and then move to Greece
in September. But first the cast will work with Abba songwriters Benny Andersson and
Bjorn Ulvaeus, laying down the tracks of all the numbers, from Honey, Honey to
Waterloo. |
MERYL NARRATES "RIBBON OF SAND"
Posted: 2007-03-23 | Source: Webmaster |
The new Cape Lookout National Seashore film takes visitors on a journey from the
mainland pocosin swamps of North Carolina to its sound waters, the barrier islands
of the outer banks and the ocean depths beyond. The film immerses visitors in the expansiveness of the seashore and its associated
environments, and with the gentle words of Rachel Carson it invites and prods viewers
to take responsibility for this national treasure.
Meryl Streep reads quotes from natural history writings about the Seashore’s coastal
ecosystem, primarily drawn from the work of environmental pioneer Rachel Carson.
"Rachel Carson asked us to regard the natural world with a sense of wonder,” said
Streep. "Her writings about the edge of the sea are an inspiration. I hope audiences
are similarly inspired by 'Ribbon of Sand.' Preserving the integrity of the
environment directly affects each one of us." "No one’s writing can connect us with
the natural world like those of Rachel Carson," said the film’s producer, John
Grabowska. "And no one could interpret them with more empathy than Meryl Streep.” "We
are thrilled and honored that Meryl Streep would lend her tremendous talents to this
important and exciting project,” stated Superintendent Vogel. “'Ribbon of Sand'
promises to be a beautiful and dramatic film which captures the awe and wonder of
these unique and fragile barrier islands of the southern Outer Banks of North
Carolina.” |
INTERVIEWS, ARTICLES & REVIEWS 1981-1989
Posted: 2007-03-18 | Source: Webmaster |
Here comes a big pack of vintage interviews and reviews, including very interesting
and insightful articles on the makings of "Sophie's Choice", "Ironweed" and "A Cry in the Dark". Articles are
ranging from 1981 to 1989, so be sure to read them :-) Thanks to the great Alvaro and to Sara
for the Time Out NY scans.
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FIRST "EVENING" POSTER
Posted: 2007-03-12 | Source: Webmaster |
Here's a first poster for the upcoming "Evening", spotted at the 2007 Showest convention.
Thanks to Michael for the heads-up. |
MAGAZINE SCANS
Posted: 2007-03-10 | Source: Webmaster |
Added 8 magazine covers and stories ranging from 1980 to 2006 to the
Image Library. Many thanks to the great Alvaro for the mags and to
Christin for the Frau im Spiegel scans. Have fun reading 
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FAN-ART
Posted: 2007-03-10 | Source: Webmaster |
As its been some time since the last fan-art update, here are some cool avatars and
wallpapers, made by Secretly Falling - and a monthly wallpaper for March 2007, made
by Christin. If you're talented in creating avatars or wallpapers, feel free to submit
your fan-art! |
CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE AWARDS GALA
Posted: 2007-03-08 | Source: Webmaster |
Added photos of Meryl at the ICRW's 'Champions For Change' 2007 awards gala. ICRW has
conducted cutting edge research intended to empower women throughout the world. |
PIERCE BROSNAN ON WORKING WITH MERYL
Posted: 2007-03-08 | Source: Webmaster |
Commenting on his new role, Brosnan told Daily Variety that he said yes to the part
in the forthcoming Universal picture "right away" because he wanted the opportunity
to work with Streep. "Secondly, I saw the show with my family in London, and found it
just so wonderfully happy and joyful, and so pitched in time forever in the 1970s,"
he said. "What a kick in the pants, to be able to go off and spend time with Meryl on
some Greek island, singing ABBA songs," he added. Filming will reportedly begin in
June in both London and Greece.
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BROSNAN JOINS STREEP IN "MAMMA MIA!"
Posted: 2007-03-07 | Source: Webmaster |
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pierce Brosnan is in final negotiations to join Meryl Streep in
the movie version of the popular ABBA musical "Mamma Mia!" The story revolves around a
bride-to-be (Amanda Seyfried) and her formerly rebellious mom (Streep) who raised her
on a Greek island and never disclosed the identity of her father. The bride locates
three men who might be her father and invites them to her wedding. Brosnan will play
the main father figure. Phyllida Lloyd is directing the Universal project; ABBA
members and songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus will serve as executive
producers, as will Tom Hanks. |
VIDEO CLIPS FROM THE PRESENT AND THE PAST
Posted: 2007-03-06 | Source: Webmaster |
Added many new video clips, including some very rare stuff. 4 clips of Meryl's hosting
in "Race to Save the Planet" (1990), the American Express Commercial she did in 1990, an interview
promoting "Death Becomes Her" that aired on French television in 1992 (many thanks to
Bruno for those two clips!), Meryl and Jim Carrey on "Oprah" (2004), on "Ellen"
promoting "Prime" (2005) and more recent talkshow appearances from last June to
promote "The Devil Wears Prada", The Today Show, The View, Live with Regis & Kelly
and the Late Show with David Letterman. Enjoy the clips! |
FIRST PICTURE: REDFORD & STREEP SHOOTING "LIONS FOR LAMBS"
Posted: 2007-03-06 | Source: Webmaster |
Here is a first - unfortunately rather small photo of
Meryl Streep and Robert Redford on the set
of "Lions for Lambs" in Los Angeles. Check back for more on-set pictures (in bigger
quality). Meryl's character name has been revealed earlier as well, she's going to
play a Washington based journalist named Ursula Leachman. To learn more about "Lions for Lambs",
please visit the film's detail page: LIONS FOR LAMBS |
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