SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN WILL DEBUT ON FX THIS SUNDAY

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Snow White and the Huntsman makes its way to the original FX channel this Sunday, September 28th at 7PM ET after having its original world broadcast debut on the expansion channel FXX.  Since some cable and dish subscriber companies have yet to carry the FXX channel, this will be the world broadcast for most viewers. 

FX has been aggressively purchasing the commericial television rights to broadcast Hollywood's top films which cover the demographics of all its channels (FX targets adults 18-49, FXX targets adults 18-34 and FXM targets adults 25-54). 

Kristen Stewart's 'Twilight Saga' (which had another marathon this weekend) was one of FX's first major purchases. Other purchases include Marvel film series (Thor, Iron Man, Spiderman etc..), Universal's Ted and Battleship, Prometheus, Madagascar 3 and Men in Black 3 to name a few.  

There were several dramatic television ads created for the SWATH debut which rival any of the film trailers. 

The ads include plenty of action featuring Stewart as Snow White with voice overs from Charlize Theron and the late Bob Hoskins which will bring tears to your eyes listening to him say his most memorable lines from the film including, "She is the one." 

Although Universal has determined not to pursue the Snow White storyline moving the story to pre-Snow White in its upcoming prequel 'The Huntsman', fans can still appreciate this story as it was and as it should be.

Check out the ads in video below and don't forget to tune in this Sunday.




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SWATH FAMILY MOURNS THE LOSS OF LEGENDARY ACTOR BOB HOSKINS..."Brilliant, Inspirational" ~ Eddie "Duir" Marsan

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The twinkle in his eye.  The adorable side smirk. The gravelly American accent he presented on ocassion. The brilliant British talent...is gone.

Today the world lost one of its great actors and for some, a great person. For SWATHers, he was our lovable wise-man.

Robert William Hoskins who was called Bob by everyone, died Tuesday night at the age of 71 of pneumonia.

Mr. Hoskins' health had been an issue for some time.  In 2012 shortly after the release of Snow White and the Huntsman, it was announced that he had Parkinson's disease which led to his official retirement from acting.  

Sadly, SWATH would be the final film of his outstanding career.

The SWATH cast expressed their condolences via Twitter, as did the world, trending "RIP Bob Hoskins" throughout the day.

SWATH's Eddie Marsan tweeted:

"I never thought it was possible to become an actor until I saw Pennies From Heaven as a kid. RIP Bob Hoskins, brilliant, inspirational, kind."

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TO THE FANS OF SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN: DECISION REGARDING MTV BEST HERO AWARD & VOTING

To All Loyal & Dedicated SWATH fans:

Almost two weeks ago, MTV nominated Snow White, played by Kristen Stewart, for their Best Hero Award. It was an honor to have one of our characters nominated for an awards show that features top A-list talent in the film and music industry.  It was the only award SWATH had been nominated for and we were excited for the nomination.

I have worked diligently having fun with fans on Twitter gathering votes for Snow White believing that votes would be appropriately accounted for according to the rules set forth by MTV which state, "Every hashtag counts as one vote."  

SWATH cast members as well as producer Palak Patel have cast votes on Twitter and have encouraged others to do so.  Unfortunately, it was brought to my attention (see tweets below) that fans' Twitter accounts were being flagged to be reported as spam for following MTV's rules which state, "every hashtag [#votesnowwhite] counts as one vote."  

This type of voting is not considered "spam" as defined by Twitter.  The hashtags were not being used to "post multiple unrelated topics" or for the reasons defined as "spam." Therefore, reporting these fans for voting pursuant to MTV's rule is a form of harassment and is unacceptable as I see it.  If there are any other problems with the accounts, then the process for reporting the particular problem should be adhered to according to Twitter's standards.

Fans of the affected accounts have continued to ask if their votes "will be counted?"  This cannot be ascertained, unfortunately.  It is unknown if these fans have not been harmed (if their votes have been counted or if they continue to use their accounts, that they will be counted).  

The voting process cannot include supposition and innuendo by others in order to circumvent votes as all people deserve due process.  

With that said, I will no longer ask or encourage fans to participate in this MTV voting process for Best Hero and report the voting tallies because it is unknown if the reported accounts are having their votes counted or if other fan accounts are/have been effected. 

However, you may continue to participate to secure the win for Snow White. This fansite will continue to support Snow White via Twitter utilizing the hashtag because she is a nominee representing SWATH.

I thank you all for your passion and support of Snow White.  It is my hopes that you continue to vote and bring it home for her because she truly is the Best Hero of them all. 

Thank you. 

Sincerely,
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. HOSKINS!!

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Legendary actor (retired) Mr. Bob Hoskins who played the wise dwarf 'Muir' in SWATH celebrated his 70th birthday.  

Although Mr. Hoskins will no longer be acting due to health issues, we hope he had a wonderful day and wish him the best. 

Check out Hoskins in one of his last film appearances in the SWATH DVD.  

Johnny Harris as 'Quert his son' on right & Hoskins on left

SWATH DWARF JOHNNY HARRIS TALKS SWATH, SINGING, HOSKINS, BECOMING POPULAR WITH TEEN COUSINS DUE TO STEWART & MORE

In a recent interview in conjunction with the SWATH Blu-ray DVD release in the UK, SWATH dwarf Johnny 'Quert' Harris spoke with Indie London about SWATH and other topics.

Harris talks about the potential for a sequel, tells a charming story about his increased popularity with his teenage cousins because of him being in the film with Kristen Stewart, singing on the soundtrack as well as his next projects.   

This is a really good and insightful interview from his perspective.  Read some excerpts from his interview below.

Harris talks about being Quert and his popularity with family members because of Stewart.

"He’s a bad dude, yeah [laughs]. I guess that’s why playing Quert in Snow White was such a refreshing change for me. When [director] Rupert [Sanders] said I would be playing the softie of the bunch I kind of laughed. He did also say they were a tough little bunch. But I also got to sing as well. If you’d told me I’d be singing in a Universal pictures movies a couple of years ago I’d have laughed because I’m not a singer. But by sheer luck, none of the other guys were singers either! We all gave it a go and Rupert went through the list before eventually, against will, pushing me forward. He said they would be able to dub it if it was really bad. But it’s me and now I’m officially on an album." 

"It comes in handy with regards to scoring points with my little cousins. Prior to being in Snow White I never got so much as a second glance from them but as soon as I was in a film with Kristen Stewart, all of a sudden I was getting calls. I got married last week and all my cousins are around the 12-13 mark and you could see how I’ve changed in their eyes. Now, all of a sudden they’re asking me about my work and asking if I can get Kristen’s autograph!" 


Harris does not know the status of the next film but will be ready to go if called.

"...you hear all sorts of rumours and there’s a good chance. But I don’t know is the honest answer. It’s really healthy for an actor just to keep things in the moment. And I’m really lucky to be busy. I’m writing at the moment too. So, if it [the sequel] was to happen I’ll hear about it when I’m meant to. The good thing is that you get plenty of notice with films like that, so there’s no need to worry. I think only the producers know at this stage what’s happening."


Harris talks more about his experience with SWATH and working with the legendary Bob Hoskins (Muir) who has recently retired due to the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease as well as with Kristen Stewart (Snow White).  

About SWATH:

"It’s been lovely to do because the response to it has been beautiful. A big movie like this can sometimes forgo storytelling in favour of effects. But people seem to have really gone for it. All the actors on it have come through realism in their performances… people like Ray Winstone and Bob Hoskins. We all wanted to make it as honest and real and engaging as we could, so it’s been gratifying to see that people have responded to that in what they’ve been saying about the film."

Working with Stewart:

"Yeah, the scene in particular was the funeral scene when I had to sing. And it only got confirmed on the morning that I’d be singing on my own because of the technicality of getting us all to do it. In moments like that, when the camera is focused on you, you tend to find other actors disappear but they remained standing in. It kind of tells you a lot about the feeling in general on the set. So, when I looked around Kristen was there, and Chris [Hemsworth], and Ray and Bob were stood either side of me. I’ll never forget that moment. It was an emotional moment in the film, we were all crying a bit, and when I looked up Kristen was also crying and the camera was not even on her. So, I was tremendously grateful to her for that."

Harris gives a poignant take on Hoskins last day on set:


"Not many people know this and I think I’m right in saying this – I’m not sure if Bob had to do re-shoots – but the last scene we shot together was the coronation scene in the grand hall. You’re talking about a scene with 500 to 600, so a huge crowd in this massive hall, which had this lovely echoey effect, and Bob’s final scene involved him taking a bow in front of this huge cheering crowd. It was really poignant because you don’t usually get that in film. As a stage actor, you get applause, but as a film actor they call ‘cut’ and you trudge off home to look at the next day’s scene. We get our premieres, I suppose, so it’s swings and roundabouts. But it was so nice and fitting that his final scene on film is Bob taking a bow." 


Read more of this extensive interview here.  The SWATH DVD will be released in the UK on October 1st. Click here to order a Blu-ray copy today and just click on the Amazon link to all SWATH products on this page to get the CD and hear Harris sing 'Gone'. 

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SWATH TO LOSE A LEGEND: 

BOB HOSKINS RETIRES FROM ACTING DUE TO HEALTH

Known to play the wise dwarf 'Muir', Bob Hoskins has announced his retirement from acting due to being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, according to ITV. 

A statement was issued on behalf of the legendary 67-year old British actor: 

"Bob Hoskins wishes to announce that he will be retiring from acting, following his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease last autumn.

He wishes to thank all the great and brilliant people he has worked with over the years, and all of his fans who have supported him during a wonderful career. Bob is now looking forward to his retirement with his family, and would greatly appreciate that his privacy be respected at this time."


This is so unfortunate to lose such a wonderful and beloved actor at this time when his career was still going strong.  His latest film Outside Bet was recently released.  

Known for his roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Hook, Hoskins has been acting over several decades.
Hoskins recently played the wise father figure in SWATH which was definitely heading towards something special.  

We know all of the SWATH family and fans wish Mr. Hoskins well.  Take care dear sir, we love you and will miss you. 

 

DWARF FEATURETTE

Here is another SWATH featurette.  This one is about the dwarves.  In this brief featurette listen to Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins, Johnny Harris, Nick Frost, Eddie Marsan, Toby Jones talk about developing their characters and making SWATH. 

DWARF COSTUME INSPIRATION:

MORE SKETCHES BY ATWOOD OF ACTORS AS DWARVES  

Johnny Harris

Here are sketches of the actors in their dwarf costumes.  Also photos that inspired Colleen Atwood's dwarf costumes.

Ian McShane

Toby Jones

Ray Winstone

Brian Gleeson

Bob Hoskins

Nick Frost

Eddie Marsan

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SWATH B-ROLL VIDEO: BTS, INTERVIEWS & MORE

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ASK THE DWARFS A QUESTION THROUGH SWATH FACEBOOK

Snow White and the Huntsman UK announced that ALL
of the dwarfs (Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins, Johnny Harris, Nick Frost, Toby Jones, Eddie Marsan, Brian Gleeson) are supposed to gather together next week to wit, fans can post questions to them on their Facebook wall.

SWATH fans can post questions here. 



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NEW TRAILER FOR 'OUTSIDE BET'

Here is the latest trailer release for 'Outside Bet' starring SWATH's Bob Hoskins and Vincent Regan. 









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DISNEY DIDN'T WANT SWATH, HISTORY OF DWARFS & SPRUELL'S 'FINN'

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SWATH director Rupert Sanders WonderCon post interviews continue to give fans a lot of insight into SWATH.  Sanders spoke with LA Times Hero Complex writer Noelene Clark about the background of 'Finn' and the dwarfs.  

Sanders also talks about how Disney rejected SWATH and what Disney's effect was on how SWATH was made.

NC: I understand the eight dwarfs in your film are different than previous incarnations of the classic characters. Can you tell us a little about your dwarf mythology?

RS: They’re not called Happy, Grumpy, Sneezy and Dopey. In our film, they used to noble gold miners because they could see light in the darkness, and they see that light in Snow White. But while they were down in the caves, the Queen took over, and when they came up, the land was blackened, and all of their tribe was lost. So they’ve lost everything, and they’ve become highwaymen, basically. So they meet our characters by trying to rob them. They basically beat the … out of both of them, and lynch them, and then try to take all their money. And then she kind of bonds them together, and they all go off together and continue the journey.


NC: And your dwarfs are portrayed by an incredible lineup of British actors, including Nick Frost.

RS: We’ve got Bob Hoskins, Ian McShane, Ray Winstone, Toby Jones, Eddie Marsan, Johnny Harris and Brian Gleeson — really amazing.

Another actor I think is stunning in the film, who really plays more of the villain, ironically, than the Queen, is her younger brother. He’s called Sam Spruell, who plays Finn, who’s the one with white hair. He’s incredible. I saw him in a small British gangster movie called “London to Brighton,” and I was like, I gotta get that guy. He’s stunning in it.


NC: Have you received any pushback from Disney?

RS: It’s not their property. They can whistle as loud as they like. Ironically, we went to Disney first with the project. They didn’t want it. It’s not owned by Disney. It’s public domain. There is no copyright. There are things they did to the story that are Disney, but the story is for everyone, which is great. So I haven’t heard from Walt.

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MORE PHOTOS & TRAILER FOR 'OUTSIDE BET':
 STARRING SWATH'S BOB HOSKINS  & 

VINCENT REGAN

Here are more photos of SWATH's Bob Hoskins and Vincent Regan in their next movie 'Outside Bet'.  The trailer was posted exclusively to the Daily Mail which can be viewed here. 

'Outside Bet' is set to be released April 27th.

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HOSKINS & REGAN STAR IN
'OUTSIDE BET'

'Outside Bet' starring SWATH's dwarf 'Muir' Bob Hoskins and 'Duke Hammond' Vincent Regan, is a British comedy "based on the best-selling book The Mumper, according to The Sun.

"Set against the turbulent mid 80's of money, privatization, unions and dramatic media evolution: A life-long group of friends find themselves at the bad end of a redundancy pay-out and invest their savings into a racehorse, hoping that one final race can turn their fortunes around.

The cast includes Hoskins, Regan, "The Inbetweeners" star Emily Atack and 2012 BAFTA Rising Star winniner Adam Deacon.

'Outside Bet' will be released on April 27th.

Adam Deacon (trench coat) , Emily Atack (blue) & Hoskins (plaid)

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SWATH TRAILER SNEAK PEEK SCREEN CAPS