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Directors Guild Awards Foreign Film Nominees – Getting Deserved Recognition

 

Awards Season is upon us, including the upcoming DGA Awards on February 2, 2019, and It looks as though foreign language films like Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma and Pawel Pawlikowski's Cold War are receiving more recognition this year at awards ceremonies than in past years. Hopefully this will start a trend with American cinema because, as we all know, some of the best quality films are from different parts of the world, which has always been a challenge for American audiences. “We just don’t like to read subtitles,” but the stories and production value can be exceptional. The World Wide Motion Pictures team will be attending this year’s Director’s Guild of America (DGA) Awards ceremony in Los Angeles and we’ll be excited to see if this shift towards foreign language films continues.

With World Wide's upcoming release of the epic film The Road to Mother from Kazakhstan, directed by Akan Satayev, we’re hopeful that American audiences will be more willing to give these foreign language films a chance when competing against the big studio superhero productions like The Avengers, Wonder Woman and Black Panther. Although popcorn movies are crowd pleasers, it’’s refreshing to see the change going on in the US market. This shift gives the impression that The Road to Mother, with its wonderful acting, direction, writing and overall great family story will be a success in theaters this Spring!

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Susan Lynch Triumphs in 2018

 

Susan lynch is making her name known to the world as the actress continues to amaze fans with her wide range of acting skills. This past year has been very successful for Lynch with the renewal of Killing Eve season 2. This thriller is about a whip-smart security services operative named Eve played by Sandra Oh whose desk job doesn’t fulfill her fantasies of being a spy and about an assassin named Villanelle played by Jodie Comer who loves what she does.This show was said to “undermine every rule of TV” with it’s sex appeal and looming threat of violence around every corner. The show itself sheds light on femininity and the literal dangers of underestimating women. Susan plays the character of Anna, the first woman that Villanelle killed and castrated a man for. However, there’s an interesting twist so if your a fan of action thrillers make sure you check it out.

Susan also starred in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. This science fiction action adventure movie amazed the audiences that watched it with its hilarious references to Spielberg’s other movies. The film is set in the future where the world is on the brink of chaos and collapse. You may recognize Lynch as Alice, aunt to the main character Tye Sheridan. This film is so refreshing because its set in a virtual reality universe called the Oasis where anything is possible. If you're a fan of Sci-Fi virtual adventures, then this is the movie for you.

If you’re looking for a feel-good stay at home movie night, check out Red Rose and Petrol. This film explores the emotional complex dynamics of family, truth, and love. Alongside fellow actors such as Malcolm McDowell and Max Beesley, Susan plays the character of Catherine Doyle the older headstrong sister. With all her recent success Susan is receiving more and more attention from international audiences. So from all of us here at the World Wide Motion Picture Corporation we wish Susan Lynch a happiest of birthdays and we look forward to seeing her future work.

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Country Star: Willie Nelson Six Decade Award Winning Legend

 

On April 29th 1933, country star Willie Nelson was born and today we celebrate another special year! Not only has this singer and songwriter touched the hearts of many people through his hit songs like Crazy and On The Road Again but he has also extended his compassion to helping the animal kingdom. Nelson has been involved in various animal welfare groups like, Best Friends Animal Society and Animal Welfare Institute. He recorded the song Wild Horses to benefit the cause and show support. Not only did Willie Nelson make a huge contribution to the animal kingdom he also made a huge impact with movie fans all over the world with his broad range of acting skills.

Throughout his career, Willie Nelson has been in over 30 films ranging from Western classics like, Once Upon A Texas Train and Barbarosa to crime dramas such as Pair of Aces and Songwriter. His highest grossing film was the romantic drama Honeysuckle Rose, directed by Jerry Schatzberg. Nelson plays a country singer on the road caught in a love triangle between Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving. A few personal favorite films have to be The Big Bounce starring actors such as Owen Wilson, and Morgan Freeman and also the well known classic Welcome to Eden. Whether you’re a western, comedy, romance, crime drama, or action adventure fan, there’s a Willie Nelson film out there that will catch your attention. Willie has shown the world his incredible talent by giving the audience amazing music and movies that we can cherish forever.

After the huge success of his album Stardust in 1993, Nelson managed to get inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He’s worked alongside artists such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Julio Iglesias, and Waylon Jennings who have contributed to his success. Willie is known for many things such as being an American musician, actor, singer and songwriter, activist, poet and author. Willie Nelson is the definition of fine wine - all of his work gets better with age. He’s currently traveling the country, selling out concerts and singing his heart out to classics like Help Me Make it Through The Night and Always On My Mind. Willie has released more than 200 albums during his six decade career and is set to release his newest album, “Last Man Standing” on April 27th. His huge success has brought many smiles and joy to many people all over the world. From all of us here at, World Wide Motion Picture Corporation we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Willie!

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Max Beesley, Musician and Actor – A Man of Many Talents

 
Max Beesley in the movie Jamestown (2017)

Max Beesley - a man of many talents - was born 47 years ago in a small suburb in the city of Manchester, in the north west of England. Max Beesley may be primarily known for his current role in the British thriller series Mad Dogs, but he also played a big role in the movie Torque and Red Roses and Petrol. Though Beesley has had some lead acting roles in the past-acting was not his first choice.

Many might not know, but Beesley was actually a musician early in his life. He got the inspiration to pursue a musical career at an early age all thanks to his father, who played the drums, and his mother, who was a jazz singer. Before making the official transition to an actor, Beesley was quite a successful musician. He began as part of the choir for the Manchester Cathedral and later moved on to bigger things. And by bigger things we refer to him becoming percussionist and pianist for the well-known British singer, Robbie Williams.

Max Beesley had a good career as a musician, but as we all know he expanded his horizons and became an actor - a decision that we definitely cannot criticize. For this reason, we love to call Mr. Beesley a man of many talents. No matter what industry he goes into, he manages to make it to the top. Thanks to all of his hard work and dedication, he’s managed to work alongside great talent such as Ice Cube, Mariah Carey, Ray Liotta, and Forest Whitaker. A winner will always be a winner, and on this special day that will not change. Happy Birthday, Max Beesley!

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Happy Birthday, Greta Scacchi!

 

On behalf of the entire staff at World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation, we would like to wish Italian-Australian actress Greta Scacchi a very Happy Birthday! She is an Emmy Award-winning actress and has appeared in over 50 films. You may recognize her from her roles in White Mischief, Presumed Innocent, The Player, and Ways to Live Forever. Greta is currently on the hit TV show Versailles and plays Lady Jane Franklin on the TV series The Terror.

In one of her more recent films, Ways to Live Forever  that was distributed by World Wide Motion Pictures (WWMPC), she combines both her acting talents and passion as a humanitarian in her role as the main character’s tutor, Mrs. Willis. In this film, she inspires Sam, the main character who is a 12-year-old boy dying from leukemia, to live his life to the best extent possible. It is a poignant and uplifting film that reminds us all to not fear the uncertainties of life, but rather embrace it.

Scacchi is an active supporter of campaigns and organisations that promote environmental causes. In October 2013, for her services to the arts she was made a knight in the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. In September 2017, she was the Festival Ambassador for the three week-long Lavazza Italian Film Festival, which ran in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart. Scacchi is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian. She is a dual citizen of Italy and Australia.

  

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Happy 41st Birthday to Actor, Johann Urb

 

On behalf of the entire staff at World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation, we would like to wish Estonian-born actor and producer Johann Urb a very heartwarming happy birthday! People may know him from some of his more recognizable roles in Resident Evil and Rusty Steel - in which he played Kennedy and Rusty, respectively. Although he is most known for those films, he actually began his acting career in 2001, where he landed a small role in the film Zoolander with actors Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell.

Johann began other projects right after Zoolander. He landed his next role in a movie called Fear of Feathers, followed by an appearance in the popular TV show CSI: Miami. Through the years, he managed to build a strong enough resume to appear in films such as 2012, which starred John Cusack, and Resident Evil with Milla Jovovich. He played a small role in both films, but he definitely added to the production in a big way! Although he has appeared in many films and a few television series, he managed to receive the most critical recognition for his role as the journalist in 2009’s Eastwick.

Johann has not appeared in a movie since 2016, but he is making a huge comeback with two romantic comedies that are currently in the works. No release dates have been announced, but we definitely wish him the best of luck in his upcoming projects.