The arrival of "Rome" in 2005 marked one of the most expensive productions of all time for its co-producers HBO and BBC. Its makers had grand plans. Set in the first century Bce, "Rome" would chart Ancient Rome's transition from being a republic to an empire -- while taking us through the assassination of Julius Caesar, and the deaths of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. But the show lasted for two seasons out of a planned five, with about three seasons of story shoved into the second (and final) season. The reason? I've already brought it up -- the budget.
The first season of "Rome" cost upwards of 100 million. That's about 8 million per episode. A lot of that money went toward the incredible sets and the amazing costumes. "Rome" showrunner Bruno Heller, who had the task of planning out the five seasons, told Den of Geek in late 2020 that he was...
The first season of "Rome" cost upwards of 100 million. That's about 8 million per episode. A lot of that money went toward the incredible sets and the amazing costumes. "Rome" showrunner Bruno Heller, who had the task of planning out the five seasons, told Den of Geek in late 2020 that he was...
- 1/25/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The nominations for the Costume Designers Guild Awards will be released on Wednesday, recognizing the achievements of the artisans that created some of the most memorable outfits and clothing designs of the year. Following the 10-month eligibility window, the community of over 1,200 members separates the film categories into three groups — contemporary, period and sci-fi/fantasy.
The distinctions between contemporary and period tend to get blurred, especially with modern subjects like Princess Diana in “Spencer” and Venus and Serena Williams in “King Richard” among the selections. However, per the CDG rules, “any entry with at least 51% of all costumes existing in a historical era greater than 25 years [on or before December 31, 1995] from the current entry year will be considered a period entry.”
That puts Jacqueline Durran (“Spencer”) and Sharen Davis (“King Richard”) into the period film field, where it’s indisputably the most competitive. Three of the five nominees from CDG typically translate to an...
The distinctions between contemporary and period tend to get blurred, especially with modern subjects like Princess Diana in “Spencer” and Venus and Serena Williams in “King Richard” among the selections. However, per the CDG rules, “any entry with at least 51% of all costumes existing in a historical era greater than 25 years [on or before December 31, 1995] from the current entry year will be considered a period entry.”
That puts Jacqueline Durran (“Spencer”) and Sharen Davis (“King Richard”) into the period film field, where it’s indisputably the most competitive. Three of the five nominees from CDG typically translate to an...
- 1/25/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Breezy dresses and swimsuits were the staple wardrobe for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter,” now streaming on Netflix. With filming taking place in Greece, costume designer Edward K. Gibbon turned to Athens vintage stores to build custom looks for the film’s cast.
Olivia Colman anchors the film, as Leda, a college professor with two adult daughters and a mysterious past who rents a house by herself on a picturesque island.
When audiences first meet Leda, Gibbon wanted to present her as a very elegant woman with a neutral persona. “She’s very much looking like a woman in control and someone who knew what suited her, so we toned her wardrobe down,” says Gibbon.
It’s the feature directing debut for Gyllenhaal, who envisioned Leda’s wardrobe having a classic feel. “So we tried to do that with the colors and simple shapes that she wears – pencil skirts,...
Olivia Colman anchors the film, as Leda, a college professor with two adult daughters and a mysterious past who rents a house by herself on a picturesque island.
When audiences first meet Leda, Gibbon wanted to present her as a very elegant woman with a neutral persona. “She’s very much looking like a woman in control and someone who knew what suited her, so we toned her wardrobe down,” says Gibbon.
It’s the feature directing debut for Gyllenhaal, who envisioned Leda’s wardrobe having a classic feel. “So we tried to do that with the colors and simple shapes that she wears – pencil skirts,...
- 1/14/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
“Maggie’s writing was really brilliant and concise,” declares costume designer Edward K. Gibbon, who first worked with Maggie Gyllenhaal in 2014 on “The Honourable Woman” and has re-teamed with the actor (and now writer/director) on her feature directorial debut “The Lost Daughter.” “It’s all about surfaces,” he explains when looking back at his brief for the film. “With Leda you see one surface and then you see beneath it as things go a little off kilter and the same with Nina; you see her at a distance that she is the hot girl on the beach and you know is fabulous, and then you get a little closer and things are a little bit less perfect.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
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“The Lost Daughter” stars Oscar and Emmy winner Olivia Colman as Leda, an academic on holiday in Greece.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Maggie Gyllenhaal (‘The Lost Daughter’)
“The Lost Daughter” stars Oscar and Emmy winner Olivia Colman as Leda, an academic on holiday in Greece.
- 12/21/2021
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Winners for the 2020 New Zealand Television Awards were announced today, with the event becoming of the few physical screen award ceremonies to be held during the pandemic.
The Luminaries, produced by Southern Light Films and Working Title TV, was the big winner in the drama craft categories with multiple wins including Best Script: Drama for Eleanor Catton, who adapted her Man Booker Prize-winning book for television, Best Director: Drama for Claire McCarthy, Best Cinematographer: Drama for Denson Baker, Best Production Design for Felicity Abbott and Daniel Birt, Best Costume Design for Edward K. Gibbon, Best Makeup Design for Jane O’Kane and Best Post Production Design for Alana Cotton. Lead actor Himesh Patel, who played Emery Staines in the series, won the award for Best Actor.
Taika Waititi, Paul Yates, Jemaine Clement won the Best Comedy award for season 2 of their Wellington Paranormal, while Yates also won Best Script: Comedy for the same program.
The Luminaries, produced by Southern Light Films and Working Title TV, was the big winner in the drama craft categories with multiple wins including Best Script: Drama for Eleanor Catton, who adapted her Man Booker Prize-winning book for television, Best Director: Drama for Claire McCarthy, Best Cinematographer: Drama for Denson Baker, Best Production Design for Felicity Abbott and Daniel Birt, Best Costume Design for Edward K. Gibbon, Best Makeup Design for Jane O’Kane and Best Post Production Design for Alana Cotton. Lead actor Himesh Patel, who played Emery Staines in the series, won the award for Best Actor.
Taika Waititi, Paul Yates, Jemaine Clement won the Best Comedy award for season 2 of their Wellington Paranormal, while Yates also won Best Script: Comedy for the same program.
- 11/18/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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