NEW TRAILER: "W.E." BY MADONNA

Still from W.E.

"You have no idea how hard it is to live out the greatest Romance of the Century.".

A proper Trailer for Madonna's W.E. has finally surfaced and although the Dialogue seems a bit literal, it looks rather lovely. The Romance/Drama intertwines the forbidden Romance of King Edward and Wallis Simpson, with that of a present day Love Story.  Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Abbie Cornish and Oscar Isaac star.

See the Trailer in full below:

W.E. gets a Limited Release December 9, 2011 and a formal release on February 3, 2012. It would appear despite a bit of panning in its Festival rounds, The Weinstein Company still feels this will be a Contender come Awards Season.

Visit W.E.'s Official Facebook Page here.

(Photo/video credit: The Weinstein Co.)

MADONNA & ANDREA RISEBOROUGH COVER DECEMBER 2011 "HARPER'S BAZAAR"

Madonna & Andrea Riseborough on December 2011 Harper's Bazaar

Tom Munro shot this beautiful Cover for December 2011's Issue of Harper's Bazaar, in which Pop Legend Madonna and Actress Andrea Riseborough sit-down and talk about their new Film W.E., due for release in North America. on December 9, 2011.  There were two Covers shot for the Issue - perhaps with the Film's other beautiful Star, Abbie Cornish?  Madonna looks absolutely alluring here and my eyes just can't stop veering over to her.  Sorry, Andrea!

In regards to the Leak of her new Track, Give Me All Your Love, Madonna's Manager Guy O'Seary indicated he's pleased at all the positive reactions but quotes his most famous Client as saying, "My true Fans wouldn't do this".  So there you have it.  If you have listened to the Track, enjoyed  and shared it, you should feel v. ashamed of yourselves right this moment!  Bad.

(Photo credit: Harper's Bazaar)

ABBIE CORNISH AT TIFF 2011 FOR MADONNA'S "W.E."

Abbie Cornish & Mr. Will-W.

The immensely-talented Abbie Cornish and I crossed paths earlier today, with the Actress being here at TIFF 2011 as one of the stars of Madonna's W.E.  The Fan-friendly Cornish was the only Cast member not to have to go through an underground entrance at the Press Conference for the Film yesterday and she even made time to sign a few Autographs.  

Cornish who was amazing in Box Office-topping Limitless opposite Bradley Cooper, is now attached to star in TIFF favourite Bruce Beresford's next Film, Whisperings and Lies.

MADONNA AND CAST OF "W.E." AT VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

Madonna at W.E. Premiere - Venice Film Festival 2011

Photographer Gareth Catermole of Getty Images captured lots of great Photos of Madonna arriving on the Photo Call for W.E. in Venice earlier today.  She looks absolutely stunning!  

Visit Zimbio for the full set of Photos.

It's hard to believe that She plus Cast members Abbie Cornish and Andrea Riseborough will be here in Toronto in a little over a week!  Early Reviews, including one from Variety however, aren't so promising.

And I'm thrilled to say I got to meet one of the Stars of W.E. already, Natalie Dormer, back in March.  An absolute Doll.

(Photo credit: Gareth Catermole/Getty Images)

NEW STILLS FROM "W.E." BY MADONNA

Still from W.E.

No this isn't a Photo from Chanel's latest Throwback Collection, these are official Stills from Madonna's directorial debut W.E. featuring Andrea Riseborough and James D'Arcy. My sources tell me that the Gala for the Film is slated to premiere Monday, September 12, 2011 at TIFF, although this is still yet to be confirmed. And surprisingly, I've been told that Alliance Films, which normally handles titles from The Weinstein Co., isn't handling distribution for this Love Story which parallels a modern relationship with the controversial romance between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.  Then who will it be?

Let's look further, shall we?

THE WEINSTEIN CO. PICKS-UP MADONNA'S "W.E."

Abbie Cornish at TIFF 2007

I've been keeping a tab on this one for a while now and am excited about this bit of news! The Weinstein Co., purveyor of some of my favourites like NINE, Blue Valentine and Academy Awards Best Picture winner The King's Speech, announced yesterday that it will be handling the U.S. distribution for Madonna's directorial debut, W.E.

The Romantic Drama which criss-crosses the love stories of King Edward VIII  (James D'Arcy) who famously gave up his title as King of England to be with a Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough), an American Divorcée, together with a modern day Love Story more than 60 years later between an American Girl named Wally (Abbie Cornish) and a Russian Security Guard Evgeni (Oscar Isaac).  Fans of The King's Speech will recall that Film touched upon this famous Romance between King Edward VIII and Simpson.  Natalie Dormer who I met in Toronto a couple months back filming ABC's Poe, also stars.

Weinstein issued a statement yesterday stating “Madonna has really come into her own as a Filmmaker with W.E.,” said Weinstein. “She’s taken one of the most famous romances of the 20th Century and brought it to life in a smart, sexy and thoroughly modern way. It’s a terrific addition to our U.S. release slate.”.

LIMITLESS - MOVIE REVIEW

Absolutely spellbinding.  Limitless is 2011's first sleeper Hit and perhaps Bradley Cooper's finest performance to-date.  Cooper plays Eddie Morra, a struggling Author and chronic underachiever who is turned onto a Miracle Drug called NZT by his former Brother-in-Law Vernon (Johnny Whitworth) who gets murdered on a ransack in his flat.  Eddie, desperately tries to locate a hidden stash of the Drug after experiencing the ability focus like never before, tapping into potentials never reached before with his mind; he becomes invincible. 

Eddie's Current Girlfriend Lindy (Abbie Cornish) has just about had enough of his slacking, until she herself witnesses his dramatic change.  Eddie then peaks the interest of Tycoon Carl Van Loon (Robert DeNiro), possibly striking a deal that will make him a Millionaire many times over.  He learns soon though that because the Drug is untested and that it could kill him potentially should he stop taking it.  All the while, he is in serious danger of being killed when it is learned that Eddie possesses a supply of that coveted NZT.

ENTER TO WIN 1 OF 20 PASSES TO AN ADVANCED SCREENING OF "LIMITLESS" IN TORONTO

Alliance Films & Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven want to take 20 lucky Readers and their friends to an Advanced Screening of Limitless starring Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro and Abbie Cornish.

 

Eddie (Cooper) is an underachiever who gets introduced to a miracle drug called NZT, helping him focus alarmingly well and thus, succeed. When a Business Tycoon named Carl (DeNiro) realizes he can capitalize from Eddie, he then soon becomes a target for assasination by Hitmen who want him for this miracle drug.

The first 20 people to e-mail mrwillw@mrwillw.com with the name of the Actor who plays the character Eddie will win passes for two to see Limitless at Varsity Cinema (Manulife Centre, Toronto) on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 7:30 PM.

Alliance Films releases Limitless in Canada on Friday, March 18, 2011.  Watch its Trailer in full here.

So tell me Mavenati, which Blog always loves you back?  Mmm hmm.

MADONNA ON THE SET OF W.E. IN PARIS

When the person behind-the-scenes is grander than the project itself.... Here's a picture of Madonna at the set of W.E. in Paris, the which she is both Directing and Co-writing with Madonna - Truth or Dare Director Alek Keshishian. The film stars Abbie Cornish, who gained so much praise last fall for her performance in Bright Star.

W.E. is about a married British woman (Wally) who moves to New York.  Dissatisfied with her marriage, she falls in love with a Russian Security Guard, while also finding inspiration in the forbidden love story of King Edward VIII and a woman named Wallis Simpson. Production will take place in England, France and the U.S. Vera Farmiga, was once considered up for the role of Wally, but the part was offered to Cornish, as Farmiga is now expecting her second child.  Or perhaps Madonna saw The Orphan and changed her mind?

(Photo credit: Fame Pictures)