KRISTEN STEWART WINS NEW YORK FILM CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR 'BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS'

IFC Films

Kristen Stewart was bestowed the New York Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in Oliver Assayas' Clouds of Sils Maria Wednesday morning.

Although Stewart won the Best Supporting Actress César (French Oscar), pundits believed Stewart's performance would not continue to resonate in time for the Oscar nominations since the film opened over a year ago at the Cannes Film Festival.

However, the tough New York film critics brushed aside any naysayers and may have cleared the pathway for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for Stewart.

The NYFCC is known to be the "principled alternative to the Oscars honoring esthetic merit in a forum that is immune to commercial and political pressures." The Academy Award nominations are usually in correlation to the NYFCC winners.  Meaning, as history dictates, Stewart should be nominated.

The NYFCC awards will be handed out during a ceremony held on January 4, 2016.  



NYFCC 2015 Winners:

Best First Film: Son of Saul
Best Foreign Film: Timbuktu
Best Supporting Actress: Kristen Stewart, Clouds of Sils Maria
Best Supporting Actor: Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies
Best Cinematography: Edward Lachman, Carol
Best Screenplay: Carol
Best Nonfiction Film: In Jackson Heights
Best Animated Film: Inside Out
Best Actress: Saiorse Ronan, Brooklyn
Best Actor: Michael Keaton, Spotlight
Best Director: Todd Haynes, Carol
Best Picture: Carol

Special Award: Posthumous Award honoring the legacy of William Becker and Janus Films
Special Award: Ennio Morricone, Composer

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A THANKSGIVING MESSAGE TO THE SWATH FAMILY

Every year we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with all our family and friends and give thanks to all the blessings we have received.

Today we give thanks to all of the love and continued support by the fans, cast and crew of 
Snow White and the Huntsman.

Although you have moved on to other projects, we will always continue to support our SWATH family and hope you continue to succeed in all your future endeavors. 

Sending prayers to all the SWATH fans in France and around the world and to have peace during this holiday season. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

FIRST 'THE HUNTSMAN WINTER'S WAR TRAILER RELEASED

Universal

Universal Pictures released the first trailer for The Huntsman Winter's War today. 

Winter's War takes place before Snow White and the Huntsman but returns Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen Ravenna.

The trailer features new characters played by Jessica Chastain as Sarah The Warrior and Emily Blunt as the Ice Queen. 

Winter's War is directed by Cedric Nicholas-Troyan former Visual Effects Supervisor for SWATH. Fans of SWATH will notice the similar tenor of the effects being used. 

The trailer is a basic introduction of the characters. Check out the trailer below. 

The Huntsman Winter's War opens April 22, 2016. 











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'THE HUNTSMAN' NEW CHARACTER POSTERS RELEASED WITH NEW TITLE BUT HUNTSMAN MISSES SPOTLIGHT AS FANS QUESTION PREQUEL CLAIM

Universal

Universal Pictures revealed the new title, plot and character posters for 'The Huntsman' now known as The Huntsman Winter's War.

It appears that Universal may have to combat some trolling references to Frozen and Captain America: The Winter Soldier being tossed around due to Chris Hemsworth's Marvel connection and Emily Blunts movie poster (below) which appear to give a wink and a nod in name and appearance to the successful Disney films.

More after the break

KRISTEN STEWART MAKES FORBES LIST OF 'WORLD'S HIGHEST-PAID ACTRESSES OF 2015'

Without any blockbusters on her recent resume, coming in at No. 9, Stewart hauled in a cool $12 million on the back of small indie films as she makes Forbes annual list of 'The World's Highest-Paid Actresses 2015.' 

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HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY CHARLIZE!

Charlize Theron at 'Dark Places premiere.

Charlize Theron is celebrating a birthday milestone by turning the big 4-0 today and looking as beautiful as ever.

Charlize has been on a whirlwind this year in film with the release of the surprising summer blockbuster hit Mad Max: Fury Road. If anyone followed the history of the making of this film would find it a miracle not only for it to be a blockbuster but for it even be released. It was reported that she may return as Furiosa in Mad Max: The Wasteland; however she has denied having knowledge of the sequel according to reports. 

Her film Dark Places released today which she produced and stars with her Mad Max co-star Nicholas Hoult. Charlize also has many films under development as producer/actor according to IMDb along with four films releasing next year which includes her return as Ravenna in The Huntsman.

In June, Charlize got her wax figure placed in Madame Tussauds in Hollywood.

On a personal level, it was just reported that Charlize adopted a baby girl. So congrats to her and the family!! And Happy Birthday!










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BIRTHDAY WISHES TO SAM CLAFLIN!

Sam Claflin celebrates is 29th birthday today. 

Sam has plenty of interesting projects coming up. He is currently filming the SWATH prequel reprising his role as Prince William in 'The Huntsman'. He will wind up the final installment of the Hunger Games franchise this fall with the release of 'Mockingjay Part 2.' 

He is rumored to be signing onto arguably the most storied franchise in film the sequel to the Star Wars reboot named 'Rogue One.'

There are three films in pre-production or finished: 'Me Before You,' 'Robin Friday,' and 'Their Finest Hour and a Half.'

Hopefully the Star Wars rumor will come true. But in the meantime, check out Sam Claflin Fans' annual birthday fan video birthday celebration here and Happy Birthday Sam!

STEWART & HEMSWORTH NOMINATED FOR TEEN CHOICE AWARDS 2015

Stewart (Still Alice: Sony Classics) & Hemsworth (Blackhat: Universal)

Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth received nominations for this years Teen Choice Awards. 

It is certainly not surprising that Stewart received a Choice Movie Actress: Drama nomination for her critically acclaimed performance as Lydia Howland in Sony Classics 'Still Alice.' 

More after the break

SAM CLAFLIN GETS MARRIED IN 'MOCKINGJAY PART 2' TEASER TRAILER

(Lionsgate) Sam Claflin with Jennifer Lawrence

Lionsgate released a teaser trailer for 'Mockingjay Part 2' which is the final installment of the Hunger Games trilogy.

Sam Claflin is featured as Finnick Odair who appears to be wedded now. He also says the final line in the trailer: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 76th Hunger Games." 

Check out what appears to be the build up to the final confrontation with President Snow and the Capitol. 

'Mockingjay Part 2' arrives in theaters November 20th.

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CASTING NEWS REVEALS A BIT OF 'THE HUNTSMAN' PLOT

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We get a little peep into what Queen Ravenna is up to in 'The Huntsman' through casting news reported by MKWeb. 

MKWeb is reporting that 11-year old Tyron 'Ty' Muthiga "has been cast as one of the captured village children who evil queen Ravenna (played by Charlize Theron) is training to learn essential life and survival skills so that they can become her army of bodyguards."

It's a big deal being part of a huge Hollywood production and this young man will have a tale to tell of a lifetime.

Ty "attends a drama school at Pinewood Studios," and has appeared the musicals 'Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' and 'The Witch' in the West End London, according to MKWeb.

There will be plenty of young people cast in these roles because Ravenna won't just settle for a small army.

MKWeb: 'Tyron'

Ty's Twitter account is protected; but give him a shout: https://twitter.com/tymuthiga/favorites

  

KRISTEN STEWART SHOWS OFF TATS ON THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN

CBS

Kristen Stewart makes her first appearance on the Late Late Show with new host James Corden promoting her film 'Clouds of Sils Maria' currently in theaters.

Stewart was joined on the couch by Ben McKenzie (Gotham) and musician Mark Ronson (Uptown Funk).

Corden initially introduced his guests from their dressing rooms where Stewart showed off her skirt and yes, her patented "bare feet."  

Corden congratulated Stewart for being the first American to win the French Oscar for CoSM which led to talking about her tattoo. 

Stewart revealed that the tattoo she was fake while filming CoSM but she eventually missed having it. Stewart admitted that she "rebelled" from getting tattoos because her whole family had them.  She said she wanted to be "pure."  

After filming, she asked her mother to contact her tattoo artist and the rest is history. See the entire exchange in the video below. 

Stewart discussed her upcoming Woody Allen film, fan encounters and working for 18 hours on her recent birthday. 

Check out the entire show here. 

Kristen's Photo Booth photo taken and hung up by her 
on the guest wall.

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EMILY BLUNT SHOWS OFF HER LIP SYNCING SKILLS IN A DEVIL WEARS PRADA BATTLE ROYALE WITH ANNE HATHAWAY

Anne Hathaway performing 'Wrecking Ball' on left while 
Emily Blunt performs 'A Piece of My Heart'.

If you haven't seen Spike TV's Lip Sync Battle, it is a must see on Thursday nights at 10p ET/PT/9C hosted by actor and rap legend LL Cool J.  Two stars lip sync to two songs and the winner receives the championship belt. 

In its third episode, The Huntsman's Emily Blunt takes on her 'Devil Wears Prada' nemesis Anne Hathaway in one of the funniest moments on television. 

Blunt opened with Blackstreet's 'No Diggity' and finished in full costume and stage show with Janet Joplin's 'A Piece of My Heart'.






Hathway threw the first blow with her rendition of Mary J. Blige's 'Love' and scored a knock out with her masterful rendition of the Miley Cyrus hit 'Wrecking Ball'. Blunt bowed to Hathaway's amazing performance that left the audience screaming her Hathaway's name while admitting that her "balls just got wrecked." 

Hathaway has a bit of experience lip syncing when she joined Kristen Stewart in the Jenny Lewis video 'Just One of the Boys'.   

Blunt was later used as a prop when one of Stewart's 'Twilight' castmates, Anna Kendrick, stole Blunt from her battle opponent who is Blunt's husband actor/director John Krasinksi when she performed One Direction's 'Steal My Girl' on the forth episode. Check out that really funny battle which has a surprise appearance by Jennifer Lopez as well as all the battles here.
  

Blunt vs Hathaway Final Battle

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CBS SUNDAY MORNING'S MOVIE CRITIC DAVID EDELSTEIN PRAISES KRISTEN STEWART'S MOVIE CAREER

Kristen Stewart: Official Cesar Portrait

It seems like Kristen Stewart winning the prestigious French Oscar also known as the Cesar has had the top film critics taking notice or at least speaking up to let the world know that they knew she was this talented all along.

New York Film Critic David Edelstein does not dole out endorsements like candy.  So when he took to the CBS Sunday Morning show today to rain praises on her amazing career, hopefully it will make people understand that it is more to Stewart's career than 'Twilight'.

Edelstein opens by talking about critics reviews of her performance in the 'Twilight' films but then says, "Laugh all you want, I always thought that Stewart was a really good good actress." "You just have to accept that she never, ever wants to be caught acting." 

He goes into her background in film from her growing up on film sets with her parents and didn't have the typical "kid actor's look at me vibe."

Take a look at the video below as Edelstein takes a profound look at Stewart and her career leading up to her huge win. 

The prestigious Sunday Morning show has been on air since 1979 and part of CBS News.








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CHRIS HEMSWORTH PLAYS 'FAMILY FEUD' ON JIMMY KIMMEL WITH 'AVENGERS' CAST - ATTENDS 'AGE OF ULTRON' PREMIERE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

(Zimbio): Chris Hemsworth at 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' 

premiere.

Chris Hemsworth and the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' cast are starting their promotional tour for the film with the huge premiere Monday night followed up with an appearance on a Jimmy Kimmel Avengers special on Tuesday. Check out the video and a few photos of the events below. 

Hemsworth teamed up with along with Robert Downey Jr,and Scarlett Johansson on Team 'The Mans' and Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner were on Team 'The Americas'.  

'Age of Ultron' opens May 1st. 

MORE KIMMEL VIDEOS

PREMIERE

Here is the entire red carpet premiere. See Chris beginning at 2:20:00.

Chris Hemsworth with his Madame Tussauds Hollywood 

wax figure at the premiere.

See More Photos Here

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CONGRATULATIONS TO TOBY JONES FOR ANOTHER BAFTA TV NOMINATION!

BBC Two

Another nomination announcement...another nomination for Toby Jones. 

A consistent face during awards season, Jones received a Best Lead Actor nomination for a British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) for excellence in British television.  Jones was nominated in 2013 for his role as Alfred Hitchcock in 'The Girl'. 

Jones plays a man with learning difficulties in the BBC Two film called 'Marvellous' which is also up for Best Drama. 

Jones is joined by fellow nominees Emmy Award winner Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock - BBC One), BAFTA winner James Nesbitt (The Missing - BBC) and Jason Watkins (The Last Honour of Christopher Jefferies - ITV). 

The BAFTA TV awards will be held on May 10th at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London with comedian Graham Norton as host. 

'Marvellous' is currently out on DVD.

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KRISTEN STEWART AND CONAN O'BRIEN HAVE FUN TALKING FRENCH OSCARS AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

Kristen Stewart had another fun appearance on the Conan O'Brien show Wednesday night as she appeared to promote the release of 'Clouds of Sils Maria'.

O'Brien touched on a range of topics which included Stewart winning the Cesar award (French Oscar) and having personal assistants.

You can check out the full show here on Daily Motion or on the official site once it is posted.  Below are are two clips from their hilarious exchanges.  

Check out 'Clouds of Sils Maria' in limited release in theaters this Friday.

Team Coco Clips

O'Brien was certainly thrilled for the now 25-year old actress for winning the French Oscar. He admitted to watching a bit of the awards show online. However, had a little fun with her accepting the award. Check out that video clip below.









As part of their discussion of her role in CoSM, they have a humorous exchange regarding the treatment of personal assistants. Stewart proudly states that she would be an excellent assistant to an actress and wouldn't mind being one for Juliette Binoche who stars with her in CoSM. She feels very protective of her. 

Check out that clip below. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN!

Cesar Award portrait

Happy Birthday to Kristen Stewart who turns 25-years old today!

Our Snow White has been full steam ahead with her career being as hot as ever lately. The films are not huge blockbusters; however, she has been receiving consistent critical acclaim for her performance in them.

After having several films released last year, Kristen began 2015 with an Oscar campaign for her work in 'Still Alice' which her co-star Julianne Moore won the Oscar for Best Lead Actress. 

Not to be left behind, Kristen made history winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Clouds of Sils Maria' by receiving the prestigious French Oscar a.k.a Cesar Award 30 years after first American actress was nominated.

Although she said she was taking the year off, she has been accepting offers for projects left and right.  No rest for the weary.

Legendary writer/director Woody Allen offered her a role in his next untitled film where she teams up again with her 'Adventureland/American Ultra' co-star Jesse Eisenberg. 

She just completed filming the Kelly Reichardt untitled project with Laura Dern and Michelle Williams and is gearing up to film the two-time Oscar winning director Ang Lee's 'Billy Lynn's Halftime Walk'. 

Nicholas Hoult & Kristen Stewart in 'Equals'

She has 'Anesthesia', 'Equals' (co-starring Nicholas Hoult) and 'American Ultra' being released this year along with 'Clouds of Sils Maria' finally hitting American theaters this Friday in limited release. 

Her charitable work continued when she participated in Maria Shriver's Alzhiemer's awareness campaign and then returned as Karl Lagerfeld's muse for his new handbag and eye wear campaign for Chanel. 

Whew!!!

Chanel

Only a quarter of a century old and Kristen is showing no signs of slowing down with approximately 30 films or more under her young belt and a directing cred to boot. It is clear that Kristen has a lot more to give with her post-Twilight career while leaving fans excited for more. 

Speaking of Twilight, she is still set to judge the Twilight Storytellers competition for the next generation of Twilight films. Whew...again!

 Happy Birthday Kristen!  Have a wonderful day!!

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL

To the entire SWATH cast, crew, family and fans…

Have a blessed Easter holiday.

xo Snow White &The Huntsman Fansite 

The Enchanting Beauty

NEW DWARVES FOR 'THE HUNTSMAN' WITH A NEW LOOK

Sheridan Smith, Rob Brydon and Alexandra Roach

'The Huntsman' is definitely taking on a different look and vibe with the announcement of a new group of dwarves joining the cast. 

Rob Brydon, Alexandra Roach and Sheridan Smith, whom all are British actors according to the Hollywood Reporter, are a far cry from the distinguished group of actors who took over these roles in 'Snow White and the Huntsman'. 

They will be joining Nick Frost who is returning as Neon. SWATH's dwarves were well-known for their tough guy characters in film which included the late Bob Hoskins. This time, a couple of ladies are added.  Could they be their wives? Girlfriends? Or just fellow dwarves?

Here's what THR says about the new dwarves: 

"Welsh actor Brydon will next be seen in HBO's upcoming series The Brink. He was most recently seen in The Trip to Italy, the sequel to The Trip opposite Steve Coogan, and Disney's hit live-action film Cinderella, now in theaters. He previously starred in the BBC series Gavin & Stacey."

"Roach's previous work includes The Iron Lady and Anna Karenina, and was most recently seen the British comedy Cuban Fury starring alongside Frost and Chris O’Dowd. She will next be seen in police drama series No Offence for Channel 4."

"Smith, who has won two Olivier Awards, also won a BAFTA TV award for her work on the series Mrs Biggs. On the film side, Sheridan recently starred in Dustin Hoffman's Quartet with Maggie Smith." 

Chris Hemsworth is returning as the Huntsman and Charlize Theron as the evil queen in the prequel. 

The film is set to open April 22, 2016.

KRISTEN STEWART JOINS JESSE EISENBERG AND BRUCE WILLIS IN UNTITLED WOODY ALLEN FILM

Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis

Deadline reports that Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Bruce Willis will star in an untitled Woody Allen film. Allen will not confirm.

"Allen might be the one director who, when he courts talent, doesn’t really show them a script. Everybody wants to work with him and they consider themselves lucky to be asked and if they’re available, they say yes almost always."

This will be the third collaboration between Stewart and Eisenberg.  Both starred in 2009's cult classic 'Adventureland' and will be seen in 'American Ultra' set to release this year. 



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CHRIS HEMSWORTH SURPRISES TONIGHT SHOW AND PLAYS BEER GAME WEARING A MULLET WITH HUGH JACKMAN

If you decided to skip last night's Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, you missed a surprised visit by Chris Hemsworth. Hemsworth is in New York to host Saturday Night Live this Saturday.

Chris Hemsworth Dirty Dances With A Choke Hold In SNL Promo

Hugh Jackman was on the show promoting his new movie 'Chappie' when Hemsworth came on stage. 

Jackman was wearing the mullet wig and Hemsworth requested one for himself. This leads to the beer game of musical chairs. The premise was to walk around the chairs as music played. Once it stopped and a beer was in front of a contestant which they had to drink and if not they were out.

Check out the funny video below and see who wins and check out Hemsworth on SNL this Saturday. Check for the time in your area.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH DIRTY DANCES WITH A CHOKE HOLD IN SNL PROMO

Chris Hemsworth may need more dance lessons to understand that dirty dancing doesn't include a choke hold. However, Saturday Night Live's castmember Kate McKinnon may not have minded. 

Hemsworth will be hosting SNL this Saturday, March 7th bringing forth a lot of Thor, abs and cuteness. 

Check out the promos made and tune in at 11:29 pm ET (Pre-recorded on the west coast).

Hemsworth's upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Age of Ultron opens May 1.






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