Jim Carrey: From Grinch to Scrooge
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Disney, Adaptation, Classics, Family, Casting, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases,
In the past, Jim Carrey has put his own one-of-a-kind spin to many memorable movie characters. No one could have been a more villainous (but lovable) Grinch, a sillier Riddler, a more zany Andy Kaufman (erm…except maybe Andy Kaufman). But has he got what it takes to tackle one of the most recognizable - and re-done - characters of all time?
“Everybody can relate to the idea of somebody who doesn’t feel loved, and therefore doesn‘t return love,” Jim Carrey said of Ebenezer Scrooge, the classic hero from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Disney is re-imagining the tale, with Robert Zemeckis at the helm of the project.
“I’m always excited about a new way to tell a story,” Carrey spoke enthusiastically about the project, which is scheduled to open in theaters November 6. This will not be the first time Carrey has taken on the role of a classic Christmas character, but it is a much weightier role than his usual comedy fare offers.
“I think that the moral of the tale is to love. To love the world, the best you can.”
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Getting Into Character: Jim Carrey as Scrooge
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Adaptation, Drama, Family, Upcoming Releases,
It was only a matter of time before someone redid the classic tale of Scrooge…and who better to take on another persona than Jim Carrey?
Later this fall, Disney’s version of A Christmas Carol will come to you in 3-D. The film written and directed by Robert Zemeckis (Beowulf) was shot entirely with performance capture technology.
Carrey, who plays the central character of Ebenezer Scrooge, also stars as the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come. Meanwhile, Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight) will pull triple-duty as Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and Tiny Tim.
A Christmas Carol opens November 6, 2009.
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A Christmas Carol Medley: The Many Ways You Can Enjoy Dickens
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Adaptation, Animation, Short Films, Drama, Family, Musicals, Period, Comedy,
It’s that time of year when it’s unsafe to enter a department store, when televised specials are vying to offer you the biggest stars and most touching moments. When ancient movies get dredged up for our entertainment. There is one holiday-themed tale which is so predominant, no winter season would be complete without it. This only begs one question: which version will you watch?
A Christmas Carol is one of the most re-made movies in cinematic history - even Disney is in on the action. But the story itself is even older than Hollywood. A Christmas Carol was originally written by Charles Dickens, and first hit the scene way back in 1843. More than one hundred years later, it’s still one of the most widely-recognized holiday stories in history.
And if you want to enjoy this time-honored tale of redemption, you’ll have more than your fair share of opportunity. How many ways can you enjoy Dickens this year?
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