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Eddie will perform Stripped tout en Francais April 15- May 14.

>> TIX HERE

…and other goodies in this audio interview from the Jono and Dano show.

Eddie Izzard, Stripped to the Bowl, which will mark the first all-comedy presentation to play the Hollywood Bowl, is scheduled for July 20 at 8 PM. Izzard is known for his stand-up, in addition to his stage performances in Race, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and Cryptogram.

Non-subscription tickets go on sale May 7th. (thanks Jo)

>> MORE INFO HERE

UPDATE:
TICKETS: ‘Five or More’ subscriptions are available now, visit www.hollywoodbowl.com for more information. The Hollywood Bowl box office opens for single ticket sales on Saturday, May 7, 2011. For more information please call 323.850.2000.

[thanks Beth & Jean]

NEW VIDEO!

Eddie Izzard, Elijah Wood and Donald Sutherland Inked to Star in Special Two-Part Movie Event

NEW YORK, February 2, 2011 – “Treasure Island,” the special two-part movie event from RHI Entertainment, will premiere on Syfy, the home of imagination-based entertainment, in early 2012. The production stars Eddie Izzard (“The Riches,” “Oceans 12,” “Oceans 13?) as Long John Silver. Elijah Wood (“The Lord of the Rings,” “Everything Is Illuminated”), who has just been cast to reprise his role as Frodo in Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit,” stars as Ben Gunn. Donald Sutherland (“Pride & Prejudice,” “Ordinary People,” “M*A*S*H”) will also star as Flint. This new adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic is currently shooting in Puerto Rico and Ireland.

Toby Regbo, who is set to appear in the final “Harry Potter” film as Young Dumbledore, takes on the role of the gutsy, eager and courageous young Jim Hawkins. Jim is unexpectedly drawn into the world of piracy when he discovers a treasure map and finds himself battling with Silver for the treasure and his life. Shirley Henderson (“Harry Potter,” “Bridget Jones”) plays his mother and Nina Sosanya (“Love Actually”) is Silver’s wife.

“‘Treasure Island’ is one of the greatest tales in all of literature,” said RHI Entertainment’s Robert Halmi Sr. “We have retained the adrenaline-charged atmosphere and action from the original work, while adding an edgier, darker tone that will resonate with contemporary audiences. It is a thrilling experience to be able to take this story and re-interpret it for today’s viewers.”

Phillip Glenister (“Ashes to Ashes,” “Mad Dogs”) plays Captain Smollet. Rupert Penry-Jones (“Spooks,” “Whitechapel”) takes on the role of Squire Trelawney and Daniel Mays (“Made in Dagenham,” “Plus One,” “Red Riding”) is Dr Livesey ? who all lead the voyage with Jim aboard The Hispaniola. David Harewood (“Strike Back,” “Mrs. Mandela,” “Blood Diamond”) and Keith Allen (“Robin Hood,” “Bodies”) are the pirates, Bones and Pew, who lead Jim into the murky world of piracy.

Executive Producers are Robert Halmi Sr. for RHI Entertainment, Alan Moloney for Parallel Films, Mark Grenside for MNG Films, Melanie Stokes and Anne Brogan for Kindle Entertainment and Annie Harrison-Baxter for Sky.

The producer is Laurie Borg (“Made in Dagenham,” “Sense and Sensibility,” “Little Voice”) and it is written by Stewart Harcourt (“Hearts & Bones,” “Poirot,” “Marple”). “Treasure Island” is directed by Steve Barron (“Merlin,” “Arabian Nights”).

[thanks Jean]

United States of Tara trailer:

Cars 2: Sneek Peek

[from contactmusic.com]

JOHN TURTURRO and EDDIE IZZARD have landed new roles in the CARS sequel.

O Brother, Where Art Thou star Turturro will voice Italian race car Francesco Bernoulli, while British comedian Izzard will portray former oil baron Miles Axlerod.

The two additions were confirmed by Cars 2 director John Lasseter on Monday (14Feb11).

Lasseter also revealed the sequel would be “a spy movie”.

Other new characters in the film, which is scheduled for a June 24th release, include superspy Holley Shiftwell, voiced by British actress Emily Mortimer.

[from the NY Times | Thanks Andy]

But it is another character who stands out to industry insiders who have seen “Every Day,” which had its premiere in the spring at the Tribeca Film Festival. That is the self-obsessed television impresario named Garrett, who dangles petty threats and delights in creating story lines that are increasingly ludicrous. The British actor and performance artist Eddie Izzard plays the role.

Most of Mr. Izzard’s scenes take place in a writer’s room for a fictional show called “Mercy Medical.” Swearing profusely, Garrett prods the writing team for scripts that are more salacious. “Keep it fresh — and sexual,” Garrett snaps. “There’s not enough sex in this episode anyway. And do it by Thursday.” When a writer played by Carla Gugino suggests a crude story line involving a Dalmatian, he smiles. “Yes! Bestiality, the final frontier. I love it!”