The Crown
#FIRSTLOOK: “THE CROWN” SEASON FIVE NEW TRAILER
We have some new images and the official Trailer from the fifth season of THE CROWN! Imelda Staunton plays Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Debicki joins as Diana.
Synopsis:
Based on historical events, The Crown dramatises the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that have shaped her reign.
With the new decade in its stride, the Royal Family are presented with possibly their biggest challenge to date as the public openly question their role in ‘90s Britain.
This turbulent decade for the Royal Family has been well documented and interpreted by journalists, biographers and historians. As Elizabeth Debicki, who takes on the role of Princess Diana, explains “That’s the amazing thing about playing these people at this time, because in the journey of The Crown so far out of all the seasons, this is the most visual content we have of the Royal Family. In the ‘90s everything had started to be filmed and also it was the birth of the 24-hour news cycle so there’s just this incredible amount of content that we have access to.”
With this being the final cast change, Dominic West (Prince Charles) explains “I think people understand, because the cast has changed every two seasons, that this is not an imitation,” he says. “This is an evoking of a character.”
Whilst Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II) hopes that, like her character, she has done her duty to the audience: “What has been nice, and I hope I don’t prove them wrong, is people saying, ‘I’m really looking forward to seeing her as the queen. So, let’s just hope that works out for them because I’ve done it. Nothing I can do about it now!”.
The fifth season of THE CROWN arrives on Netflix on November 9, 2022.
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#GOLDENGLOBES: “NOMADLAND”, “THE CROWN”, “BORAT” AMONG TOP WINNERS AT 2021 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards took place tonight and for the first time ever, the Awards were bi-coastal, with many presenters and nominees opting to attend virtually. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted a fourth time this year and did not hold back in their opening speech addressing some of the Awards’ controversies this year including a lack of black members on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who decide Golden Globe Award winners. Fey stated, “Look, we all know award shows are stupid. But the point is… inclusivity is important and there are no Black members of the Hollywood Foreign Press“. She also proceeded to call-out Emily in Paris’ nominations mentioning that “French Exit (for which Michelle Pfeiffer is nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical) is what I did after I watched the first episode.”. The lighthearted Series starring Lily Collins drew a bit of controversy with many questioning its deservingness of recognition.
Leading the way was Netflix‘s THE CROWN sweeping all categories for which it was nominated: Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actor – Television Series Drama (Josh O’Connor), Best Actress – Television Series Drama (Emma Corrin), Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (Gillian Anderson).
Netflix also saw its well-received THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT score for Limited TV Series and Actress in a Limited TV Series (Anya Taylor-Joy).
With three female Directors being nominated for Director in a Motion Picture, Chloé Zhao has the distinction of being the first woman of Asian descent (and second woman ever) to win a Golden Globe in the category for NOMADLAND. The Film also won for Motion Picture Drama and it is one of the favourites to take Best Picture at the Oscars. Another Asian-American Filmmaker, Lee Isaac Chung, also was recognized for his Film MINARI for Foreign Language Film.
BORAT Subsequent Moviefilm also was a big winner this evening taking Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and Sacha Baron Cohen taking Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. He revealed he almost got shot twice making this Film, thanking his Bodyguard who went unnamed.
Canada shined bright on the global stage with SCHITT’S CREEK winning for TV Musical or Comedy Series. Stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara won also for Actor and Actress in a TV Comedy Series.
Posthumously, Chadwick Boseman was awarded Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. His surviving wife Taylor Simone Ledward accepted tearfully on his behalf saying “He would thank God, his parents and ancestors for their guidance and sacrifices… He would say something beautiful, something inspiring, something that would amplify that little voice inside us that tells us you can.”.
Winners tonight included:
Best Motion Picture, Drama – “Nomadland”
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy – “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
Best Director, Motion Picture – Chloé Zhao, “Nomadland”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama – Andra Day, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy – Rosamund Pike, “I Care a Lot”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture – Jodie Foster, “The Mauritanian”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama – Chadwick Boseman, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy – Sacha Baron Cohen, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture -Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah”
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture – Aaron Sorkin, “The Trial of the Chicago 7”
Best Original Score, Motion Picture – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste, “Soul”
Best Original Song, Motion Picture – “Io Sì (Seen),” “The Life Ahead”
Best Motion Picture, Animated – “Soul”
Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language – “Minari”
Best Television Series, Drama – “The Crown”
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy – “Schitt’s Creek”
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television – “The Queen’s Gambit”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama – Emma Corrin, “The Crown”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy – Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television – Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Queen’s Gambit”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role – Gillian Anderson, “The Crown”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama – Josh O’Connor, “The Crown”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy – Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television – Mark Ruffalo, “I Know This Much Is True”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role – John Boyega, “Small Axe”
Carol Burnett Award – Norman Lear
Cecil B. DeMille Award – Jane Fonda
One of the evening’s most relatable moments was a technical glitch experienced as Daniel Kaluuya was named winner for Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Judas and the Black Messiah. While his audio could not be heard, leading Presenter Laura Dern to try to move on, he rebutted, “You guys did me dirty!” after almost losing his change to give his speech. He then was able to carry-on.
Daniel Kaluuya wins the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture at The #GoldenGlobes. pic.twitter.com/3xHF3KRccm
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) March 1, 2021
While many nominees and presenters appeared on the broadcast from the comfort of their homes, there still was some dazzling fashion to beheld. See some of the evening’s most fantastic looks.
Amanda Seyfried in Oscar de la Renta
Angela Bassett in Dolce & Gabbana
Carey Mulligan in Prada
Regina King in Louis Vuitton
Anya Taylor-Joy in Dior
Awards Season culminates in the 93rd Academy Awards, which air on ABC April 25, 2021 on ABC.
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER TRAILER FOR SEASON FOUR OF “THE CROWN”
A new Teaser Trailer for Season Four of Netflix’s THE CROWN is before us. We’ve seen the costumes, now see Emma Corrin as Princess Diana.
Synopsis:
As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30. As the nation begins to feel the impact of divisive policies introduced by Britain’s first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson), tensions arise between her and the Queen which only grow worse as Thatcher leads the country into the Falklands War, generating conflict within the Commonwealth. While Charles’ romance with a young Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin) provides a much-needed fairytale to unite the British people, behind closed doors, the Royal family is becoming increasingly divided.
See the Teaser Trailer:
THE CROWN SEASON FOUR arrives Sunday, November 15, 2020.
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW STILLS FROM “THE CROWN” SEASON 4
Some gorgeous new stills have surfaced from Netflix’s THE CROWN Season 4. You won’t believe your eyes! The costumes and make-up are astounding!
Synopsis:
As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30. As the nation begins to feel the impact of divisive policies introduced by Britain’s first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson), tensions arise between her and the Queen which only grow worse as Thatcher leads the country into the Falklands War, generating conflict within the Commonwealth. While Charles’ romance with a young Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin) provides a much-needed fairytale to unite the British people, behind closed doors, the Royal family is becoming increasingly divided.
See some stills:
THE CROWN Season 4 arrives on Netflix November 15, 2020.
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#FIRSTLOOK: SEASON THREE OF NETFLIX’S “THE CROWN” TRAILER
Olivia Colman takes the reigns (pardon the pun) from Claire Foy in the role of Queen Elizabeth in Netflix’s THE CROWN! Check-out this brand-new Trailer from Season Three!
Synopsis:
The third season of The Crown sees a new guard sweep into Downing Street, as Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family struggle to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Britain. From cold-war paranoia, through to the jet-set and the space age – the exuberance of the 1960s and the long hangover of the 1970s – Elizabeth and the Royals must adapt to a new, more liberated, but also more turbulent world.
See the Trailer:
Season Three of THE CROWN screens Sunday, November 17, 2019.
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE FOR “THE CROWN” SEASON TWO
Fans of THE CROWN will love this brand-new Featurette for the beloved Series’ second season. Expect more Prince Philip (Matt Smith) and bigger dilemmas for Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) as they head into the ’60s.
See the Featurette:
Netflix Canada stream THE CROWN SEASON TWO Friday, December 8, 2017.
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#FIRSTLOOK: A PREVIEW OF NETFLIX’S “THE CROWN”
Netflix‘s most expensive endeavour yet, The Crown, focuses on Queen Elizabeth‘s rise to the throne beginning from her marriage to King Philip. Set to take place over six seasons at ten episodes each, you can bet the Internet Television purveyor is confident in its investment. The ambitious drama series takes us within the walls of Buckingham Palace, peeling-off the Royal Family mask and giving us fly-on-the-wall access with a few scandalous surprises along the way. Stephen Frears returns to direct here after finding Oscar success on familiar territory with 2006’s The Queen.
We had the pleasure of previewing the first few episodes of The Crown and right away found ourselves swept away into Queen Elizabeth‘s (Claire Foy) world after suddenly she is thrust into the spotlight with the sudden passing of her father, King George (Jared Harris). We had little clue who Foy was before setting her eyes upon her here, but we quickly have become a huge fan of her already. Possessing physically one-part the relatability of Reese Witherspoon and one-part the commanding elegance of a Felicity Jones, something feels familiar about her. She captivates at every turn and we want very much to see her transformation as a young wife, mother, daughter and sister into a powerful world ruler. We want also to witness and understand the change in family dynamics that come with her new role.
Aside from the Queen‘s journey, we get insight on some of the power struggles both the Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Jon Lithgow) and Royal Family in the wake of King George‘s (Jared Harris) death, the former venerable and vulnerable as his standing in the political world is threatened as others chomp at the bit to succeed him. The Crown reads at times as a political drama and other times like a juicy soap opera.
We see Princess Margaret also as an arresting young beauty involved in an illicit romance with married Group Captain Peter Townsend (Ben Miles), Vanessa Kirby playing the much criticized public figure with great empathy. Her carefree nature juxtaposes well with her sister’s great focus when matters become serious after her father’s passing.
Matt Smith balances a young King Philip with a perfect aloofness and at once an awareness that keeps us invested with him as an outsider looking into a world rooted deeply in tradition and history, in which he along with we, are just getting immersed.
Performances aside, the cinematography is simply breathtaking and clearly we see where that well-publicized budget of $7.5 million per episode was spent in all the detail.
The Crown looks to be an adored staple for seasons to come. We’re thrilled for the world to discover the Royal Family as you’ve never seen them before. Netflix Canada stream the first 10 episodes of THE CROWN Friday, November 4, 2016.
See this brand-new Featurette from the Series:
#SPOTTED: JARED HARRIS + VANESSA KIRBY IN TORONTO FOR NETFLIX’S “THE CROWN”
We’re about two weeks away from the release of Netflix‘s most expensive Series made ever with a budget of $7.5 million per episode. THE CROWN recalls Queen Elizabeth II’s (Claire Foy) reign from her marriage to Prince Philip (Matt Smith) to present day. Starring in the titular role at this point is Foy, with the buzzed and controversial Series which strips away the Royal Family mask, expected to span across six seasons.
In town to ring-in the release of THE CROWN are stars Jared Harris (Mad Men, The Mortal Instruments) who plays King George VI, and Vanessa Kirby in the role of Princess Margaret. While rushed, the duo met and greeted fans quickly, although Kirby was kind to come out of her vehicle for a quick second to snap a Selfie with Billy and I after doing a limited number of photo ops.
The pair began their day at CITY‘s Breakfast Television before splitting up for a bit to do press. An intimate Premiere and Reception will be held in celebration of what looks like a staple for the groundbreaking streaming service.
See our Snaps:
#JaredHarris meets Billy! The #MadMen star in town for #Netflix series #TheCrown.
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Watch the latest Trailer for THE CROWN:
Netflix Canada stream the first ten episodes of THE CROWN Friday, November 4, 2016.
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