Alan Rickman News

Galaxy Quest – Blu-ray Review

Nov 17, 2009, 18:49 GMT

To boldly go where no Blu-ray has gone before… oh wait, wrong movie.  However, fans of that other film will want to pick up this Blu-ray when they’re grabbing the Blu-ray of the reboot of that unnamed franchise.  Galaxy Quest is a delightful parody of that iconic sci-fi show that also has a heart of its own.  ... more

Harry Potter returns to the big screen, and M&C’s giving away the entire book series!

Jul 8, 2009, 14:10 GMT

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince sees the boy wizard returning to the big screen on July 15th, and M&C is giving fans a chance to enjoy the entire book series with the Harry Potter Book Box-set Giveaway! ... more

Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition) – DVD Review

May 12, 2009, 10:16 GMT

By Grabthar’s Hammer, there’s a new edition of Galaxy Quest!  There’s some other film currently in theaters that claims to be a reboot of a famous science fiction franchise, but what I want to know is when the big screen version of Galaxy Quest is going to arrive.  Heaven knows that those actors need some work.   ... more

Bottle Shock – DVD Review

Feb 20, 2009, 13:44 GMT

Bottle Shock is such a pleasant surprise!  This film is based on a true story, set in the 1970’s…1976 to be exact when something called The Judgement of Paris took place and changed the world of wine forever.  Clean and crisp, with hints of humor and a satisfying buttery warm finish, this movie is a heady delight. ... more

In photos: 'Nobel Son premiere in Hollywood'

Dec 3, 2008, 19:01 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Nobel Son premiere in Hollywood.' ... more

Nobel Son – Soundtrack Review

Dec 1, 2008, 13:45 GMT

DJ/re-mixer Grammy-nominee Paul Oakenfeld's music is very techno-oriented and repetitive. If you're into that dance-type music, this CD is for you. ... more

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Blu-ray Review

Oct 20, 2008, 12:24 GMT

Tim Burton's best film in years with bloody good thesp and tech efforts from everybody involved, 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' comes to Blu-Ray as a verifiable feast for the eyes and ears. ... more

DVD Review: Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)

Mar 31, 2008, 10:37 GMT

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd.  Johnny Depp puts aside Captain Jack for a bit of straight razor, gallons of blood, and a lot of singing.  Both the blood and music flows as Sweeney hacks his way through the gentlemen of London looking for a spot of revenge against a lecherous judge.   ... more

DVD Review: Snow Cake

Sep 17, 2007, 23:04 GMT

Strong performances from Alan Rickman and Sigourney Weaver elevate a mostly mawkish pic above its Sundance quirky melodrama of the week origins to arrive at a film that contains some subtle, genuine moments. ... more

DVD Review: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Jul 22, 2007, 14:26 GMT

Director David Tykwer takes on something that can’t easily be translated onto film – scent.  He also does a good job at putting a book onto film that no less than Stanley Kubrick called unfilmable.  ... more

Movie Review: Snow Cake

May 16, 2007, 9:56 GMT

Sigourney Weaver scores big with her first role in recent history that shows her at her best. Alan Rickman provides the perfect counterpart as the loneliest man in Central Canada. ... more

Alan Rickman cast in 'Sweeney Todd'

Jan 9, 2007, 21:32 GMT

Actor Alan Rickman has signed on to Tim Burton's musical 'Sweeney Todd' for DreamWorks Studios and Warner Bros., currently in pre-production at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England. ... more

My Name Is Rachel Corrie opens Off-Broadway today

Oct 15, 2006, 1:49 GMT

Alan Rickman directs the production ... more

Panel to discuss My Name is Rachel Corrie at Barnard College

Apr 4, 2006, 4:48 GMT

A special panel will discuss the controversy surrounding My Name is Rachel Corrie ... more

Reviews for My Name is Rachel Corrie

Mar 31, 2006, 17:15 GMT

The reviews are in for the West End run of My Name is Rachel Corrie ... more

My Name is Rachel Corrie opens today

Mar 30, 2006, 4:58 GMT

My Name is Rachel Corrie begins its West End run today at the Playhouse Theatre ... more

My Name is Rachel Corrie to be staged at Seattle's Repertory Theatre

Mar 28, 2006, 4:59 GMT

My Name is Rachel Corrie is set to make its American debut at Seattle's Repertory Theatre in March 2007 ... more

Marc Evans' Snow Cake to open Berlin film festival

Jan 19, 2006, 11:53 GMT

Berlin - British director Marc Evans' Snow Cake, a drama starring Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman about the friendship between an autistic woman and a man traumatized after a fatal car accident, is to open next month's Berlin Film Festival. ... more

Snow Cake Starts Shooting in Canada

Apr 13, 2005, 13:30 GMT

Principal photography has started on Canadian drama 'Snow Cake,' which stars Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Kim Kattrall and Carrie-anne Moss. ... more

Bill Bailey and Alan Rickman in Hitchhikers Guide

Jan 7, 2005, 18:19 GMT

According to Douglas Adams biographer M.J. Simpson's Web site, Garth Jennings has confirmed two new castings, for 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy' movie, during an interview on BBC Radio 1. ... more