IS JUDI DENCH MON MOTHMA IN 'STAR WARS VII'? SALMA HAYEK & VINCENT CASSEL IN 'TALE OF THE TALES' FANTASY! BARBARELLA NETFLIX SHOW! JAKE SANDVIG IS 'LIVING THE DREAM'! MARK HAPKA IN 'PARALLELS' SF SHOW

  THE TALE OF TALES FANTASY

SALMA HAYEK & VINCENT CASSEL

Now, this is what I call a hot casting: as 'Variety' writes Salma Hayek and Vincent Cassel have just joined the cast of THE TALE OF TALES to be directed by Italian helmer and Cannes Film Festival winner Matteo Garrone (GOMORRAH). The fantasy movie will be based on three stories from Italian author Giambattista Basile's 'Lo cunto de li cunti' from the early 17th century. Those stories only came to the public attention when legendary the Brothers Grimm praised them considering the book the first "national" collection of fairy tales. These stories include some of the earliest known versions of Rapunzel and Cinderella. The whole project is planned as an ambitious period fantasy movie.

  TELEVISION UPDATES

BARBARELLA SHOW AT NETFLIX 
In TV news, after they announced their work on MARCO POLO historical series last week, Netflix will now also venture into making BARBARELLA TV show. The writers of SKYFALL, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade are penning the script for the pilot. BARBARELLA is a sexy intergalactic female warrior who was first created in a comic book by Jean Claude Forest and was then played by Jane Fonda in the famous 1960's sf movie which, among  other things, involved her getting naughty with a winged and muscled alien angel Pygor :) DRIVE's director Nicolas Winding Refn will produce and helm the series.
JAKE SANDVIG 'LIVING THE DREAM'
In other TV news, Deadline reports that Jake Sandvig (Easy A) will take the lead role in the TBS sitcom LIVING THE DREAM as Connor Logan, a charismatic 20something who, along with his best friends, reinvigorates a town on the verge of losing its identity by re-opening the local brewery.
MARK HAPKA IN PARA- LLELS SF SHOW
Another young hunk,  Mark Hapka will lead PARALLELS, new Fox sf series, playing a street-smart underground MMA fighter who has been estranged from his family since he was 16 and suddenly finds himself forced to confront his sister and his past in an adventure through parallel universes. Jessica Rothe, Eric Jungmann, Constance Wu, Yorgo Constantine and Michael Monks will also star.

  IS JUDI DENCH MON MOTHMA

 IN 'STAR WARS' EPISODE VII?

Well, it is only natural that her cinematic Imperial Majesty Judi Dench (all bow) would star in the film about an intergalactic empire: according to the latest rumours surrounding the casting process around STAR TREK VII, Judi might take the role of Mon Mothma in the latest episode of the science fiction saga which starts shooting this May. Back in THE RETURN OF JEDI, Mothma helped coordinate the Rebel Alliance's attack on the Death Star, and she also appears in REVENGE OF THE SITH but has no lines in it. In some of the STAR WARS novels she was the Chief of State of the Rebel Alliance's successor government, the New Republic. As you know dame Judi Dench is currently enjoying the awards season with numerous nominations for her outstanding role in PHILOMENA. She isn't a stranger to space operas, since she played ethereal being Aeron in CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK.

MINDBLOWING SPOTLIGHT ON '300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE' EPIC WITH SULLIVAN STAPLETON, RODRIGO SANTORO, EVA GREEN, LENA HEADEY. NEW CHARACTER POSTERS & SPECTACULAR NEW TRAILER

RISE OF AN EMPIRE

NEW HEROES SHALL RISE!

Are you ready for this year's biggest epic adventure and visually most striking historical spectacle 300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE? Today you can check out a magnificent new trailer and stunning character posters for the sequel to the huge Spartan blockbuster hitting cinemas March 7th! Back in 2006 the first movie, directed by Zack Snyder, earned almost half billion dollars worldwide and managed to revived the epic genre in cinemas and to give birth to so many popular historical shows which have been showing on the small screens in recent years with mind blowing action scenes and breathtaking visuals.

  RISE OF AN EMPIRE STORY

WHEN 300 FELL, A WAR FOR AN EMPIRE BEGUN

After its victory over the famous Spartan king Leonidas' 300 brave warriors who sacrificed their lives to save the country, the Persian Army under the command of infamous tyrant Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) marches south towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton). Themistokles is forced to an unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land. Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel "Xerxes", and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield — on the sea — as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. 300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemisia (Eva Green), vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

  SULLIVAN STAPLETON

BRAVE GENERAL THEMISTOKLES  
Walking the line between savvy statesman and battle hardened soldier, this Greek general has no illusions about what motivates men, kings or gods. He knows well how the game is played. A master strategist, Themistokles holds an unflinching vision for the glory of Greece and will do whatever it takes to realize that vision — whether leading the charge on the battlefield or subtly working his influence behind the scenes. Now, facing the onslaught of the massive Persian navy, he may be outnumbered but not out-maneuvered. Knowing there's more at stake here than his life and the lives of his men, he will gamble everything on a daring plan that could seal the fate of Greece and the future of democracy.

  EVA GREEN

 IS VENGEFUL ARTEMISIA

A woman commanding armies in a man's world, this skilled and ruthless warrior — the real power behind Xerxes' throne — knows that the rules have never applied to her. And never will. Meeting Themistokles head-on with the Persian armada, Artemisia will set the sea on fire, assaulting Greece not only for power and glory but for vengeance, the roots of which are known only to herself … and for which she is willing to sacrifice thousands and alter the fate of nations.

  RISE OF AN EMPIRE CAST

LENA HEADEY IS QUEEN GORGO
Produced and written by Zack Snyder and directed by Noam Murro the action adventure will also see Lena Headey reprising her starring role from “300” as the Spartan Queen, Gorgo, Hans Matheson (“Clash of the Titans”) stars as Aeskylos, David Wenham returns as Dilios, and Rodrigo Santoro stars again as the Persian King Xerxes. Jack O'Connell is Calisto, while Australian TV star Callan Mulvey plays Scyllias and Yigal Naor is King Darius! Absolutely brilliant costume designer Alexandra Byrne (THOR, THE AVENGERS) who won an Oscar for her stunning and deeply meticulous work in ELIZABETH THE GOLDEN AGE and was nominated for ELIZABETH and HAMLET too, is doing the costumes in the film!

  RISE OF AN EMPIRE TIDBITS

WE CHOSE TO DIE ON OUR FEET, RATHER THAN TO DIE ON OUR KNEES

The film, shot in Bulgaria, was originally supposed to have a cameo from Gerard Butler but he refused the gig. The film was first titled XERXES and then 300 BATTLE OF ARTEMISIA and was originally focusing mostly on the Persian king but the focus was then shift onto the Greek general.  Zack Snyder was supposed to helm the film but had to drop off due to MAN OF STEEL. A special team of top fitness experts who worked on the first film was brought again to train the actors and give them all six pack abs and ripped muscles.There will, apparently, be crazy sex scenes between Sullivan and Eva in the film!

SECOND 'MALEFICENT' TRAILER WITH ANGELINA JOLIE, ELLE FANNING, TOBY REGBO, PETER CAPALDI! NEW TEASER FOR 'THE WALKING DEAD' MIDSEASON RETURN! MARGOT ROBBIE, CHRIS PINE IN 'Z FOR ZACHARIAH' SF EPIC

2ND MALEFICENT TRAILER

 ANGELINA JOLIE IS EVIL WITCH

This weekend brought us the second trailer for this year's fantasy adventure MALEFICENT which should bring spells and fairy tales to cinemas May 30th! MALEFICENT is the untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal-an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the   invading king's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom-and perhaps to Maleficent's true happiness as well. The cast also includes Elle Fanning, Toby Regbo, Brenton Thwaites and Peter Capaldi.

Z FOR ZACHARIAH SF EPIC

MARGOT ROBBIE JOINS CHRIS PINE
Deadline reports that gorgeous Margot Robbie (THE WOLF OF WALLSTREET, ABOUT TIME) has signed on to take the lead female role in Z FOR ZACHARIAH next to Chris Pine and Chiwetel Ejiofor. To be directed by Craig Zobel, the film will be a big screen adaptation of the post-apocalyptic Robert C. O’Brien novel in which the story focuses on a young small-town girl who survives a nuclear war! There are rumours that she might be Jane in Warner Bros' new take on TARZAN, and she already finished SUITE FRANCAISE, war romance with Michelle Williams, Lambert Wilson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Riley (who actually plays Maleficent's trusted assistant too) and Matthias Schoenaerts in which Michelle plays a French woman who falls in love with a German soldier (Schoenaerts) in the tragedy of WWII!

THE WALKING DEAD

 MIDSEASON RETURN TEASER

And AMC has started releasing teasers for the return of their worldwide megahit series THE WALKING DEAD for the mid season run from February 9th! After they lost their secure haven in the prison and   got separated Rick and his company will pretty much return to wandering in the wilderness surrounded by zombies like it was in the first season a few years ago.

TRAILER SUNDAY: 'DOM HEMINGWAY' WITH JUDE LAW, EMILIA CLARKE! 'THE FACE OF LOVE' WITH ANNETTE BENING, ED HARRIS, ROBIN WILLIAMS! 'THE PRETTY ONE' WITH ZOE KAZAN, JAKE JOHNSON

DOM HEMINGWAY

JUDE LAW AND EMILIA CLARKE

Trailer Sunday today at HOLLYWOOD SPY, people, starting with DOM HEMINGWAY starring Jude Law as you've never seen him before. He stars as notorious safe-cracker Dom Hemingway who spent last 12 years in prison for keeping his mouth shut, and is now back on the streets of London looking to collect what he's owed. Directed by Richard Shepard and ready to open up in cinemas April this crime comedy has a rather stellar cast also including Richard E. Grant, GAME OF THRONES' Emilia Clarke and Demian Bichir!

THE FACE OF LOVE

ANNETTE BENING & ED HARRIS

When love leaves you, a second chance finds you... says the rather compelling trailer for psychological romantic drama THE FACE OF LOVE, a romance filled with intrigue, surprise, and reflections on the mystery of love. Five years after losing the love her life, Nikki (Annette Bening) falls in love again... at first sight. Tom (Ed Harris) is an art teacher with a kind heart and a great zest for life, but what he doesn't know is that he's also a near perfect double for Nikki's deceased husband. Seduced by the chance to live as if her husband was never lost, Nikki spirals into a fantasy of the present as past, while Tom must unravel the mystery behind her immediate and unconditional love. Robin Williams also stars in the film which hits theatres March 7th.

THE PRETTY ONE

 ZOE KAZAN & JAKE JOHNSON

And here's also a trailer for unusual drama THE PRETTY ONE studying human identity. Opening in cinemas this February the movie stars Ron Livingston, Jake Johnson and Zoe Kazan.   Audrey has all of the qualities that her twin sister Laurel wishes she possessed: confidence, style, independence. When tragedy strikes and Audrey dies, Laurel has the opportunity to reinvent herself by taking over her sister's identity. In a complex performance, Zoe Kazan poignantly captures Laurel’s complex mix of loss and awakening, especially as she begins a new relationship with her neighbour (Jake Johnson).

'PENNY DREADFUL' GOTHIC SHOW TEASER WITH JOSH HARTNETT, EVA GREEN! HILARY DUFF IN DARREN STAR'S 'YOUNGER' SHOW! KELSEY CHOW IN 'HIEROGLYPHS' EPIC SHOW! ZACH CREGGER IS 'FATRICK'

HILARY DUFF JOINS

DARREN STAR'S 'YOUNGER' SHOW

Lots of television news for you today, people! Starting with actress and adorable pop star  Hilary Duff who has taken a role in TV Land pilot comedy series YOUNGER coming from legendary Darren Star. Based on the novel by Pamela Redmond Satran, YOUNGER centers on Liza (Sutton Foster), a 40-something woman who reinvents herself and starts living a double life - one as a suburban mom and another as a 29-year old working girl in the city, after her husband leaves her and her child goes to college. Hilary Duff will play Kelsey, a smart ambitious 20-something who welcomes Liza to the publishing firm, treats her as a contemporary and makes a concerted effort to integrate her into her social life, having no idea that Liza is a decade older. Hilary has also announced her work on new music after scoring huge hits with STRANGER and WITH LOVE almost 5 years ago.

TELEVISION UPDATES

ZACH CREGGER IS 'FATRICK'
Another upcoming new TV project that I've mentioned to you earlier, sitcom FATRICK, has now found its leading actor. Lovely Zach Cregger from GUYS WITH KIDS  will take the role of Patrick a thirtysomething moving man and former fat kid, who, realizing that his life isn’t quite where it should be, is forced to face the damage caused by years of being  FATRICK: a chubby little kid just trying to survive. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Marcia Cross will play his domineering mom in the Fox sitcom. 
KELSEY CHOW IN 'HIEROGLYPHS'
Earlier this week I informed you that Condola Rashad has joined upcoming new historical series HIEROGLYPHS at Fox and will play Pharaoh's (Reece Ritchie) sister Nefertari, and now we have another cast member announced: Kelsey Chow from ONE TREE HILL will play Lotus Tenry, a young and wiry concubine of a more grounded allure than her fellow concubines, who is a spy for a rival kingdom. The 13 episode epic show will be set in ancient Egypt, where fantasy and reality intertwined. The story follows a notorious thief who is plucked from prison to serve the Pharoah (Reece Ritchie), navigating palace intrigue, seductive concubines, criminal underbellies and even a few divine sorcerers.

PENNY DREADFUL TEASER

 JOSH HARTNETT & EVA GREEN!

You can also check out first teaser for Showtime's new gothic fantasy horror series PENNY DREADFUL which will start airing this May.  Josh Hartnett, Eva Green, Timothy Dalton star in the series which will see Dr Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, Dracula and various other horror characters living in the Victorian London. 

HARRISON FORD JOINS BLAKE LIVELY IN 'AGE OF ADELINE' ADVENTURE! THOMAS KRETSCHMANN IS BARON VON STRUCKER IN 'AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON'! 'DATE AND SWITCH' COMEDY TRAILER

THE AGE OF ADELINE

HARRISON FORD JOINS BLAKE LIVELY AND ELLEN BURSTYN

One of the films we are looking forward to this year is THE AGE OF ADALINE which already has gorgeous Blake Lively and Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn in the cast to which they have now added Harrison Ford. The story of the romantic adventure follows the miraculous life of 29-year old Adaline (Blake Lively), who stops aging after recovering from a near-fatal accident. Over the course of the 20th century she embarks on an epic, but isolated worldwide journey, keeping her secret, until she meets a man who forever alters her life. Young Lee Toland Krieger is directing.This will be Blake Lively's first big screen movie after her roles in GREEN LANTERN  and SAVAGES.

THOMAS KRETSCHMANN

JOINS 'AVENGERS THE AGE OF ULTRON'
Casting news come from superhero sequel AVENGERS: THE AGE OF ULTRON as well with German superstar Thomas Kretschmann cast as baron Wolfgang Von Strucker! The actor, who is currently portraying Doctor Van Helsing in DRACULA show, will play a former Nazi officer, the head of H.Y.D.R.A, who is ageless and is able to die over and over again. He is a sworn enemy of both Captain America and Nick Fury. Twins Quicksilver (Aaron Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) will work for him in the film. As you know, Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor, Chris Evans is Captain America, Mark Ruffalo is Hulk and Jeremy Renner is Hawkeye. James Spader will lend his voice to Ultron, the main movie villain!

DATE AND SWITCH TRAILER

THE RIGHT COMBINATION

I've no serious trailer to offer you today, but you can check out the first one for crazy comedy DATE AND SWITCH which will arrive to the cinemas on Valentines Day, February 14th! Dakota Johnson, Sarah Hyland, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Zach Cregger and Dreama Walker all star in this coming of age teen comedy in which the story revolves around two best friends who vow to lose their virginity before graduating high school. But their friendships will be put on a test when one confesses he's gay. Love's all about the right combination!

SAM WORTHINGTON & ZOE SALDANA RETURN FOR 'AVATAR 2,3 AND 4'! ELIZABETH BANKS & JAMES MARSDEN IN 'WALK OF SHAME', PAUL RUDD & AMY POEHLER IN 'THEY CAME TOGETHER' POSTERS

THREE 'AVATAR' SEQUELS

TO HAVE ZOE SALDANA AND SAM WORTHINGTON IN THE CAST

Some new updates from AVATAR sequels! It has been officially announced that both Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana will return to their original roles as Jake Sully, the wheelchair bound Marine who finds new life on the alien world of Pandora with the Na’vi people and as Neytiri, a Na’vi huntress. Stephen Lang is also coming back as the villainous marine colonel. The mammoth project will actually include AVATAR 2, 3 and 4 all filmed back to back with the first one to be released in December 2016, followed by other two in 2017 and 2018! The plan is similar to the HOBBIT's one, with films being shot together and then released year after year. It was revealed earlier that the second part will involve new creatures and will be set in the oceans of Pandora with Jake and Neytiri having kids as well.

WALK OF SHAME POSTER

ELIZABETH BANKS AND JAMES MARSDEN
Two romcom posters for you today, starting with the one for WALK OF SHAME which will bring an epic aftermath of an awesome night to the cinemas this March. Written & directed by Steve Brill, WALK OF SHAME stars Elizabeth Banks as an aspiring reporter whose dreams of becoming a network news anchor are compromised after a one-night stand with a handsome stranger (played by James Marsden) leaves her stranded in downtown Los Angeles without a phone, car, ID or money – and only 8 hours to make it to the most important job interview of her life.

THEY CAME TOGETHER

 PAUL RUDD & AMY POEHLER

The second new poster is for THEY CAME TOGETHER which says she came, he came, they both came!  When Joel (Paul Rudd) and Molly (Amy Poehler) meet, it's hate at first sight; his big corporation is the one that threatens to shut down her quirky knick-knack store. Story, which follows their predictably on-again/ off-again relationship, features romcom staples such as the jealous ex-girlfriend, the office jerk, scary in-laws, a boring dentist, a wise dog and beautiful shots of New York City in autumn. Ed Helms, Michael Shannon, Max Greenfield and Cobie Smulders are also in the cast and the film should premiere at Sundance.

'DESPITE THE FALLING SNOW' DRAMA WITH REBECCA FERGUSON, SAM REID, OLIVER JACKSON COHEN, CHARLES DANCE! CONDOLA RASHAD IN FOX' ANCIENT EGYPT SHOW 'HIEROGLYPHS'! NETFLIX' 'MARCO POLO' EPIC SHOW! RUSSIAN WWII EPIC 'STALINGRAD'

DESPITE THE FALLING SNOW

REBECCA FERGUSON, OLIVER JACKSON COHEN, SAM REID

Here's a rather gorgeous cast for you: Enlightenment Productions will soon start shooting DESPITE THE FALLING SNOW period drama over in Serbian capital Belgrade based on the book by Shamim Sarif who is also directing the adaptation of her own novel. The cast is lead by Rebecca Ferguson (THE WHITE QUEEN, HERCULES THRACIAN WARS), Sam Reid (THE RAILWAY MAN, HATFIELDS & MCCOYS) and Oliver Jackson Cohen (DRACULA, WORLD WITHOUT END) alongside acting legends Anthony Head, Charles Dance and Trudie Styler. The film takes place in 1950’s Moscow and centres on communist Katya (Rebecca Ferguson), who secretly spies for the Americans in the Cold War arms race. When she lands her biggest assignment, stealing secrets from rising government star Alexander (Sam Reid), the last thing she expects is to fall in love with him. When Alexander unwittingly closes the net around his own wife, Katya decides to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect him - a sacrifice that Alexander only uncovers forty years later.

CONDOLA RASHAD JOINS

ANCIENT EGYPT SHOW 'HIEROGLYPHS' AT FOX
I've recently announced that Reece Ritchie is the first actor to join new Fox historical show HIEROGLYPHS, and now they have another cast member: Condola Rashad has joined the 13 episode series set in ancient Egypt, where fantasy and reality intertwined. It follows a notorious thief who is plucked from prison to serve the Pharaoh (Reece Ritchie), navigating palace intrigue, seductive concubines, criminal underbellies and even a few divine sorcerers. 'Deadline' writes that Condola will play Nefertari, the Pharaoh’s half-sister with a rare beauty that intimidates even the strongest of suitors… and she knows it!
MARCO POLO SHOW AT NETFLIX
In other TV news, Netflix is preparing MARCO POLO epic series which was originally meant for Starz. To be released in all 9 episodes at once at the end of this year, it will follow the 13th century adventures of the Italian merchant traveller in a kinetic tale of high politics, masterful manipulation and deadly warfare. Produced by GAME OF THRONES' Dan Minahan, the show will soon reveal its global cast.

'STALINGRAD' WWII EPIC

 HITS US CINEMAS IN FEBRUARY

Your trailer for today is coming from Russia - their huge blockbuster STALINGRAD, which earlier last year became the highest grossing Russian movie ever, will hit USA Imax cinemas on February 28th! Russian entry for this year's Oscars, directed by Fedor Bondarchuk, is epic tale about the legendary WWII battle for STALINGRAD. One of the most expensive Russian films with the budget of $30 million is a 3D epic love story set during the devastating World War II battle for the Russian city of Stalingrad that lasted more than six months and ended with the German army surrendering in 1943. There is also a dramatic love story against the backdrop of the grand battle! Depicting the bravery of Russian people in the heroic city during the war, the movie stars Thomas Kretschmann in the lead role.

BEST AND WORST DRESSED AT GOLDEN GLOBES 2014! JOSH HOLLOWAY IS AQUAMAN IN 'SUPERMAN VS BATMAN'? MICHAEL FASSBENDER IN 'STAR WARS VII?' GLENN CLOSE IS ANASTASIA ROMANOV IN 'DUCHESS'

MICHAEL FASSBENDER IN

STAR WARS VII WITH HUGO WEAVING?

Tones of interesting casting rumours for major movies have circled around Hollywood in last few days: Disney is working on STAR WARS VII (spin off movies on BOBA FETT and HAN SOLO have also been announced) with J.J. Abrams behind the helm, and latest rumours say that they want Michael Fassbender for a role in the film and that they are eyeing Hugo Weaving to play an Imperial commander. The new film will focus on Luke Skywalker, Princess Leya and Han Solo and their children as well.

 JOSH HOLLOWAY IS AQUAMAN?

Meanwhile, over at another big project, SUPERMAN VS BATMAN, Josh Holloway might take the role of Aquaman, possibly joining Henry Cavill (Superman), Ben Affleck (Batman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane) and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) in the cast. There were previous stories on Joaquin Phoenix possibly playing Lex Luthor, Penn Badgley playing Nightwing and Jason Momoa playing Doomsday or Martian Manhunter in the superhero sequel to MAN OF STEEL.

GLENN CLOSE IS 'DUCHESS'

FAKE ANASTASIA ROMANOV

In other movie news today, Deadline writes that movie legend Glenn Close will play fake princess Anastasia Romanov in DUCHESS. In the movie directed by Arie Posin, and produced by people who produced Glenn's ALBERT NOBBS drama, she will play Anna Anderson, the woman who claimed to be the Grand Russian Duchess Anastasia! The film is described as a dark road-trip comedy based on true events and covering the last days of Anna and her American husband Jack Manahan. After the courts forcibly put Anna into a retirement home in Charlottesville in 1983, Jack kidnapped her, and together they evaded the authorities across rural Virginia hoping to experience the honeymoon they never had.

GOLDEN GLOBES 2014 FASHION

THE BEST DRESSED

Without any doubt Lupita Nyongo stole the show in her divinely caped red Ralph Lauren gown, while Julianne Margulies also looked refined in her black gown elvenly decorated with golden branches. Sofia Vergara was breathtaking in her simple black ballgown.

 Also looking fine, were Cate Blanchett in her intricately laced Armani, Julie Delpy in red asymmetry, Amber Heard in midnight blue and Maria Menunous in a pink dress which was see-through in all the right places!

Olivia Wilde was cute covering her pregnant belly in forest green Gucci, while Mila Kunis and Kate Beckinsale were quite toned down. I also liked Emma Thompson's golden lace uniform, although it would've looked better if the black skirt was longer.

FLORAL FIESTA

Tones of them opted for floral designs, some of them looking good in it (Drew Barrymoore) and some of them looking shockingly trashy (Jacqueline Bisset and Heidi Klum).

THE PARACHUTERS

Some of the looked like they were wearing parachutes: Michelle Dockery clumsily wore a sequinned parachute, Sandra Bullock a colourful one, Jennifer Lawrence a modest one, while Paula Patton decided to drape her parachute over the shoulder. None of them looked good.

THE FREAKS OF THE EVENING

Emma Watson looked ridiculous in a red dress with black pants underneath and horrid mismatching shoes, Lena Dunham looked like mustard gone bad, Zoe Deschanel stole the outfit from her granny dearest, Naomi Watts looked pale in deeply unflattering Tom Ford, while Zoe Saldana disappointed in an overly busy dress.

STARZ TO MAKE 'THE WHITE PRINCESS' SEQUEL TO 'THE WHITE QUEEN' WITHOUT BBC. MERYEM UZERLI TO PLAY 17TH CENTURY SULTANA KOSEM MAHPEYKER IN NEW TURKISH HISTORICAL TV SAGA! 'OUTLANDER' EPIC SHOW TRAILER IS HERE!

MERYEM UZERLI TO LEAD NEW

EPIC SHOW ON KOSEM SULTANA

Earlier last year I spotlighted brilliant Turkish historical show THE MAGNIFICENT CENTURY on Sultan Suleyman, and now it seems that we will be getting another similar series: stunning beauty and ultra talented actress Meryem Uzerli, who played Suleyman's wife Hurem Sultana in the show, will now, according to gossips coming from Istanbul, play the lead role in the new Turkish series on KOSEM SULTANA coming from TIMS studios which made the previous series too.

DEZZY'S HISTORY LESSON
Kosem Sultana, also known as Mahpeyker Sultana (the name means Moon Shaped), was one of the most powerful women in Ottoman history, favourite consort and later wife of Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I  from the early 17th century. She achieved power and influenced the politics of the Ottoman Empire through her husband, then through her sons Murad IV and Ibrahim I and finally through her grandson Mehmed IV.  She was a prominent figure during the Sultanate of Women (which started with the rule of Hurem Sultana). She was official regent twice and was thereby one of only two women to have been formal rulers of the Ottoman Empire. She came to the sultan's palace in Istanbul as a 15 year old slave girl, but quickly became influential in the harem. It is believed that in the end she was killed by her own daughter in law, sultana Turhan, because she wanted to put another of her grandsons on the throne. Kösem was renowned for her charity work and for freeing her slaves after 3 years of service.

'THE WHITE PRINCESS' SEQUEL

 TO 'THE WHITE QUEEN' TO BE MADE AT STARZ WITHOUT BBC

In other news from our favourite historical genre, Starz has announced their work on the follow up series to THE WHITE QUEEN drama. Although BBC, which co-produced the show with Starz last year, decided not to give the show the second season due to low quality of the first one (confusing, chaotic script, unfocused characters, bad sets and costumes) and the lack of the success among the viewers, Starz will venture into the project alone since the reception in USA was better and Rebecca Ferguson even scored a Golden Globe nomination for her role of the queen.  The sequel will most probably be based on Philippa Gregory's novel THE WHITE PRINCESS which follows the rule of THE WHITE QUEEN's daughter, who will later on become the mother of infamous King Henry VIII. It was also announced this weekend that Starz expects for their upcoming historical show OUTLANDER to get second season as well, and that Steven De Knight's sf show INCURSION, a sf saga about an intergalactic war, will happen in the future. The second season of their DA VINCI'S DEMONS will start at the end of March. Speaking of OUTLANDER, you can check out the first teaser trailer for the historical adventure series below: