Random Winona Tidbits...

[vulcannonibird]

I so wish Winona will have her comeback....

On Noni's amazing look: Next to the things observed in the article I think there are two more: First, she has kept herself out of the sun - we all know what UVA/UVB can do. Second, I lately saw a piece on german TV about latest scientific data showing that fine particles from engines and tires have a very damaging effect on the skin - especially during childhood - thanks for the commune....

[Gary]

if only she had never smoked cigarettes, she'd probably look 20 when she's 60 hahaha

[CHRIS B]

I wonder why no one wants Winona for a good film adaptation. Let's just hope this guy doesn't offer her the role. Or better yet, if he does offer it, let’s hope even more that she doesn’t take it. 

Ben Templesmith Reveals The Tone And Casting He’d Like To See In ‘Welcome To Hoxford’ Adaptation

Published by Rick Marshall on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6:11 pm.

Back in March, we brought you the news that writer/artist Ben Templesmith’s horror tale “Welcome to Hoxford” was picked up for big-screen adaptation by the production company of writer/director Chris Columbus. Since there haven’t been any official updates regarding the project thus far, I checked in with Templesmith to get his take on how a “Hoxford” movie would look, and who he envisions playing some of the lead roles.

“Well if it were me — and let’s be clear it’s definitely not up to me — you’d need someone who can really play with visuals and would be willing to use a lot less CGI and a lot more prosthetics/puppetry,” said Templesmith of the type of director he’d like to see on the film.

“I was heavily influenced on the creature side by the bad critters from ‘The Dark Crystal’” he continued. “But the book is pretty dark with a little nasty humour thrown in, so if they can keep that tone, I’d be happy.”

As for the cast responsible for bringing his characters to life, Templesmith name-checked a variety of actors familiar to anyone following the geek beat.

“I always saw someone like Katee Sackhoff [Starbuck in "Battlestar Galatica"] as Dr. Ainley or, in my dreams, Winona Ryder,” Templesmith told MTV News. “The main delusional character obviously has a bit of a Riddick vibe, and I do love Vin Diesel’s voice, but really I have no idea on him.”

“I would say Lance Henrikson would make an awesome leader of the wolf pack,” he added.

The award-winning creator (who recently contributed a Splash Page guest blog on the nature of horror in comics) also shared some thoughts about his creative process with regard to characters. Having one big comics-to-movie project behind him now in the form of “30 Days of Night” (which he co-created with writer Steve Niles), Templesmith said the experience has changed the way he approaches comics now.

“I always think of actors now, or at least their voices, as I do characters in the comics,” said Templesmith. “‘Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse,’ my other book, has had the voice of Gary Oldman with his native accent for a few years now!”

Who do you think is best suited to play the characters in “Welcome to Hoxford”? What about some of Templesmith’s other projects, like “Fell”?

[vulcannonibird]

If it would be an all-star FX extravaganza it would at last made Winona shown to the public. But here I think he just wants Winona to use a well-known name for a cheap price....

With a stretch of imagination I could envision Sackhoff - as the BSG cast is great.

But Lance Henrickson??? 

[CHRIS B]

Top Ten Actors Worthy of Career Resurrection

 #8 WINONA RYDER

Hollywood can be ruthless. Just look at Winona Ryder. The two time Oscar nominee and darling to the alternative set –due to her roles in Heathers and Reality Bites – saw her once prosperous career crumble all around her, when she was charged with shoplifting from an upscale clothing store in Beverly Hills.

Perhaps due to her scandalous criminal behaviour, Ryder has been unable to get her career back on track, with her biggest high profile films thus far being Richard Linklater’s sci-fi trip A Scanner Darkly, and a cameo in J.J. Abrams Star Trek.

Rumours of a sequel to Heathers continues to be bashed about, although it seems unlikely. What Ryder really needs is a juicy dramatic supporting role to make critics to stand up and take notice of just how talented and alluring she is. Thus the Reign of Ryder can start again.

 http://www.mattsmovierevi...encareerresurrection.html
 

[NoniousTheNonian]

"Reign of Ryder", that'd be an interesting name for a band

[ILoveWinona]

Winona's career doesn't need a resurrection it has just been slow for a few years and I'm sure all of our members are looking forward to more great movies from our beautiful lady. ----- Rusty

[Gary]

http://www.bestweekever.t...obert-pattinsons-haircut/

see - the jokes will never end...

[vulcannonibird]

One of the articles in the aftermath of the Elle article - but with many wonderful comments....

afterellen.com

[vulcannonibird]

On this portal amateur photographers can upload pictures of the famous they got.

What's really bothering me is that this photographers witness how mean people are to her - spectators shouting stupid remarks and booing her, paparazzi insulting her and even one or two pro agency photographers beeing not nice. Sometimes I still wonder how she can endure it. It's now EIGHT (!!!) years... 

If we do something wrong as last resort we can relocate to another city were no one knows us - but Winona can't even do that.

@Rusty: Your optimism realy rocks....

[CHRIS B]

There were other disappointments to ride out. In 2001, Lily and the Secret Planting, an original screenplay she had been working on for five years, went into production with a cast including Winona Ryder, Gael Garcia Bernal and Derek Jacobi. "It was my first proper film. We got halfway through when Winona Ryder became ill and was invalided out. The film folded and became an insurance claim [the cinematic equivalent of a write-off]."

Read the whole thing, here:

http://www.independent.co...odigal-woman-1693064.html

[romans_nine]

One of the articles in the aftermath of the Elle article - but with many wonderful comments....

afterellen.com

A lot of positive comments! 

[vulcannonibird]

Another Elle-aftermath article - this time from the New York Post 

[CHRIS B]

Another Elle-aftermath article - this time from the New York Post 

She hasn't had a substantial lead role in nine years, is rarely seen in public and can't really act, yet Winona Ryder remains the most important, relevant movie star of her generation.

  HUH?!?

[Gary]

http://www.abs-cbnnews.co...-ryders-heathers-makeover

http://www.blockbuster.co...der-didn-t-envy-jolie.htm

looks like she's in Empire magazine?