At yesterday’s Young Hollywood Awards, Michael presented the Actor of the Year Award to his Tron Legacy co-star Garrett Hedlund. The ceremony will be nationally televised, airing on the ION Network, on Thursday, May 26.
Midnight In Paris Updates
Another new Midnight In Paris movie still has been added to our Gallery… While counting down to the movie’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival tomorrow, be sure to check out the official website which has gotten a bit of a makeover.
– Midnight In Paris: Movie Stills (+1)
Today’s Press Highlights
On The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: “Oh this is very amped up, yeah,” Sheen revealed. “This is, I think we spent something like four or five weeks shooting that scene and it takes up a big chunk of the movie,” he added. “And it’s got extraordinary things going on in it, so it certainly won’t be anticlimactic.”
- ‘Breaking Dawn’ Star Michael Sheen Teases ‘Extraordinary’ Battle Scene (read)
Despite it’s stop-and-start beginnings, everything we’ve been hearing recently about Johnny Depp and Tim Burton’s “Dark Shadows” feature film adaptation sounds like music to our ears. Michael Sheen was rumored to have signed on to play Roger Collins. But MTV News spoke with the actor at the “Midnight in Paris” press junket today and learned that, unfortunately, he will not be appearing in the film.
- Michael Sheen Is NOT In Johnny Depp’s ‘Dark Shadows,’ Says The Actor (read)
Today’s Press Highlights
Aberavon MP Hywel Francis said: “I am tabling an Early Day Motion in Parliament congratulating Michael Sheen and the people of Port Talbot on the outstanding success of The Passion play. Those of us privileged to be present were moved by the quality and the scale of the event.”
- Port Talbot’s Passion sparked major tourism boost to local economy (read)
- Michael Sheen says hometown ‘into wedding spirit’ (read)
- BAFTA Nomination for The Special Relationship! (read)
Midnight In Paris in LA
The Landmark Theatre in Los Angeles will host a special screening of Midnight In Paris on May 12. The event is free of charge for current Film Independent Members and one guest. More information and ticket booking via Eventbrite.
As previously announced, Midnight in Paris will have its world premiere at the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 11.
Filmography Updates
We’ve done several updates in our extensive Movies section. Take some time to browse around, you’ll definitely find out some interesting tidbits about Michael’s impressive list of movie work…
- Midnight In Paris: character name ‘Paul’ has been confirmed
- Jesus Henry Christ: artwork added
- Dark Shadows: now listed on IMDb, so we created a brandnew page for this movie
Today’s Press Highlights
Hollywood star Michael Sheen returned to his home town to officially open the new Chill Out Zone on the ground floor of Baglan Library. Michael Sheen, who attended Blaenbaglan Primary School and played football for Baglan Boys Club, turned up with his father and was joined by hoards of adoring young people from the area as he officially unveiled the plaque and declared the centre open.
- Michael Sheen opens Baglan Youth Centre (read)
Alongside the news that child actor Gulliver McGrath (The Loved Ones) will play the role of David Collins in Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows also comes word that Michael Sheen is the leading candidate to play his father, Roger Collins. Deadline is reporting the tentative rumor that Sheen is Burton’s top choice for the role although nothing is confirmed as of yet.
- Will Michael Sheen Parent Gulliver McGrath in Dark Shadows? (read)
Bits & Pieces
Although much of the content of Beautiful Boy’s new second trailer is repeated from this first trailer, there are some important differences. Firstly, the son remains off screen for the whole trailer and secondly the emphasis is firmly on the ensuing strain on his parents (Michael Sheen and Maria Bello) as they contend with grief, blame, self-recrimination and anger.
- Second trailer lands for Beautiful Boy (read)
Michael Sheen is set to guest star in the upcoming series of Doctor Who alongside former Coronation Street actress Suranne Jones. He will voice a character in the hit BBC show written by fantasy writer Neil Gaiman, according to The Sun, but who he plays is being kept tightly under wraps. The sixth series of Doctor Who begins on April 23 on BBC One.
- Michael Sheen set for Doctor Who (read)
Sheen is now in talks to join the cast of Dark Shadows, Burton’s film adaptation of the 1960s gothic soap opera. Should he sign on, he will be part of a project that already includes Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. It’s unknown what role he would be playing. The film is scheduled to begin shooting next month and will be released in 2012.
- Michael Sheen enters talks for Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows (read)
Wales By Bike Campaign
Michael Sheen is backing a new leaflet urging bikers in Wales to slow down and stay safe on the roads. He has given his backing to the Wales By Bike campaign after learning that there were 25 motorbike fatalities across Wales last year. “While the number of bike fatalities has dropped since its peak in 2007, sadly one death on the road is one death too many,” he said. “Through my work with TREAT, I have come across many people whose lives have changed forever as a result of an accident. That’s why initiatives such as Wales By Bike are so important as they drive home the safe riding message to bikers so they don’t end up another statistic on our roads.”
Gallery: Wales By Bike Campaign 2011
Today’s Press Highlights
Romantic comedy Jesus Henry Christ, starring Michael Sheen and Toni Collette, is among the films that will premiere at the 10th Tribeca Film Festival. The tale of a boy’s quest to find his real father is among 44 titles lined up for the New York festival, which will feature offerings from 32 countries. The festival starts on 20 April.
- Michael Sheen film to premiere at Tribeca festival (read)
- Beautiful Boy to be screened at the Dallas International Film Festival (read)
