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William Shakespeare Archive
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Macbeth – trailer
Posted on September 1, 2015 | No CommentsOkay, yes, we’ve all seen a Macbeth or two – but I have to say, this one is looking particularly gorgeous… Macbeth hits theaters December 4. -
Much Ado About Nothing – U.K. trailer
Posted on April 27, 2013 | No CommentsThis latest trailer gives us a peek at the dramatic side of the affair. Oh, Hero… Much Ado About Nothing hits theaters June 7. -
![Just in case you were starting to forget how awesome Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) is, here’s a reminder. And don’t you just love when Damien Lewis and Ed Westwick can […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Romeo-and-Juliet-CROP-115x115.jpg "Romeo and Juliet – trailer")
Romeo and Juliet – trailer
Posted on April 12, 2013 | No CommentsJust in case you were starting to forget how awesome Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) is, here’s a reminder. And don’t you just love when Damien Lewis and Ed Westwick can […] -
Much Ado About Nothing – trailer
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s the Shakespeare adaptation Joss Whedon made for fun, filmed entirely in his own house. And the festival circuit buzz says it’s brilliant. Much Ado About Nothing arrives June 7. -
Coriolanus – trailer
Posted on August 15, 2011 | No CommentsRalph Fiennes makes his directorial debut with this modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus – can you say Oscar bait? (My money’s on Vanessa Redgrave.) Coriolanus hits theaters December 2nd. -
![From DHD – In the tradition of teen comedies based on literary classics (10 Things I Hate about You, Easy A), a new take on Romeo & Juliet is in […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Karen-Gillan-115x115.jpg "Romeo and Brittney – a modern twist on Shakespeare")
Romeo and Brittney – a modern twist on Shakespeare
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsFrom DHD – In the tradition of teen comedies based on literary classics (10 Things I Hate about You, Easy A), a new take on Romeo & Juliet is in […] -
![It’s the Shakespeare of the future – Darclight Films is producing a post-apocalyptic retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV and V. Adapted by Andrew Hislop, Steve Wilkinson, and Michael Anderson, with Michael […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Henry-V-115x115.jpg "Henry V is back, in a futuristic incarnation")
Henry V is back, in a futuristic incarnation
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s the Shakespeare of the future – Darclight Films is producing a post-apocalyptic retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV and V. Adapted by Andrew Hislop, Steve Wilkinson, and Michael Anderson, with Michael […] -
![From DHD – A retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tale of star crossed lovers has landed at ABC, with Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) in talks to direct. Interestingly enough, this isn’t a […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Romeo-Juliet-115x115.jpg "Romeo and Juliet make eyes at ABC")
Romeo and Juliet make eyes at ABC
Posted on October 13, 2010 | 1 CommentFrom DHD – A retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tale of star crossed lovers has landed at ABC, with Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) in talks to direct. Interestingly enough, this isn’t a […] -
Julie Taymor’s The Tempest – Trailer
Posted on October 5, 2010 | No CommentsThis is, well… Take a look. I’m not quite sure what to think. -
![Wow. This sizzle reel of the BBC’s upcoming fall season left me agog – Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson, the three most recent Dr. Whos, Rufus Sewell, Gillian Anderson, Romola […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Song-of-Lunch-115x115.jpg "What’s coming up next from the BBC")
What’s coming up next from the BBC
Posted on October 4, 2010 | No CommentsWow. This sizzle reel of the BBC’s upcoming fall season left me agog – Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson, the three most recent Dr. Whos, Rufus Sewell, Gillian Anderson, Romola […]
