Update on Movie Geeks United broadcast, Broadway Flea Market and The Normal Heart

Movie Geeks United Podcast today
Patrick Wilson's inteview on this afternoon's podcast has actually been pre-taped--it just will be played during the live broadcast of their show.

Drats! I had the call-in number and was all set to ask him a question. Better luck next time!

Reminder: 6pm ET/ 3pm PT (US) Sunday September 26, 2010.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited/2010/09/26/actor-patrick-wilsonMovie

Broadway Flea Market
Karen, our Facebook co-Admin, and website Moderator has once again served as our intrepid field reporter. She spoke with Patrick today at the Broadway Flea Market. He was looking great and having fun at this event that benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.

"The Normal Heart"
Karen also clarified with Patrick that, despite his busy schedule, he WILL be doing the benefit reading of "The Normal Heart" on Monday, October 18, 2010 in New York City. You can read more about it HERE

Barry Munday, Broadway Flea Market, Young Adults, and Movie Geeks United!

Patrick Wilson Fans its been a busy news week for us!

"Barry Munday"
There was a press junker/premiere for "Barry Munday" this week in Los Angeles at the Arclight Cinemas. Here are a couple of links to the red carpet arrivals:

http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/red-carpet/gallery/2933/barry-munday-la-premiere

http://movies.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Barry_Munday_Los_Angeles_Premiere_20000101


Broadway Flea Market
The Annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction will be held this Sunday, September 26. Patrick is scheduled to be at the Celebrity Autograph Table from 12:00pm-12:50pm.

There is a $25 donation collected each time you go through the line & each actor is permitted to sign 2 items. You'll have to get there early to get in line.... The photo booth is $10-$40 (no photos permitted in line) The Flea Market poster (a popular way to collect signatures) is $20.

This is a great charity event to support BC/EFA! Check out the other actors who will be at the table with Patrick at this link: http://www.broadwaycares.org/celebrity_table_2010


"Young Adults"
According to this LA Times blog, Patrick is negotiating a deal to join the cast of "Young Adults" which will star Charlize Theron! It's from the team that gave us "Juno"--which starred Ellen Page who was in "Hard Candy" with Patrick. Read more HERE!

Charlize Theron!!! Woo Hoo!!!


Movie Geeks United Podcast/Live Radio Interview
We just received noticed that Patrick Wilson will be doing a live on-interview on Sunday afternoon for Movie Geeks United.

Sunday, September 26 at 6pm EST/ 3pm PST –
Details below (and thanks for the heads up, Jamey at Movie Geeks United!)

"Actor Patrick Wilson (Little Children, Watchmen) discusses his new films Barry Munday, Insidious, and Morning Glory.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited/2010/09/26/actor-patrick-wilson

It's available to anyone with an internet-connected computer and will be available for replay later. AND, there's a call-in number Remember that's 6pm EST, 3pm PST time AND there's a call-in number: (718) 508-9477

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited

Patrick Wilson News on "Insidious" and "Barry Munday"

Insidious
The James Wan-Leigh Whannell horror film was well-received at it's "Midnight Madness" screening at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival on September 14th. It stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barabara Hershey and Ty Simpkins (who, incidentally, played Patrick's son in "Little Children" a few years ago.)

Go here to see various Youtube clips from the event: Patrick Wilson Fans messageboard
(Scroll down through the thread for various clip links)

"Insidious" was immediately picked up by SONY for distribution in the US and several film sites
posted enthusiastic comments:

JoBlo: http://www.joblo.com/tiff-review-insidious

FearNet: http://www.fearnet.com/news/reviews/b20196_tiff_2010_review_insidious.html

Fangoria: http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?id=2025:insidious-tiff-film-review&option=com_content&catid=50:movies-tv&Itemid=181

And, those are just a few! It sounds like this film (set for 2011 release) will be a hit--and Patrick will gain even MORE fans! Woo Hoo!!!


"Barry Munday"
Magnolia Pictures has announced the "Barry Munday" will be released on DVD and BluRay on December 7, 2010. No "extras" have been announced yet.

The film can be viewed now via cableTV "On Demand" options, Xbox Live, Playstation, Amazon and Vudu. It is set for (very limited) theater release starting October 1st.

You can pre-order your DVD or BluRay at Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_7_4?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=barry+munday&sprefix=barr


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"The Normal Heart", Toronto Film Festival, "Insidious", and "Barry Munday"

"The Normal Heart"
Patrick Wilson has been announced as part of the cast of a one-night-only reading of "The Normal Heart". It will be on Monday, October 18th at the Walter Kerr Theater in New York City.

"Initial casting has been announced for the 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, which will be directed by Joel Grey next month at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Daryl Roth will produce the reading, which is scheduled for Oct. 18 at the Broadway venue. The reading will raise funds for both the Actors Fund and Friends in Deed.

The cast will be led by Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello, Michael Stuhlbarg and Patrick Wilson. Additional casting will be announced shortly."

Full article at, including ticket information, at Playbill.com HERE

Toronto International Film Festival
The 2010 Toronto International Film Festival began on Sept 9 and runs until Sept 19. Patrick's film "Insidious", which was shot this past Spring, is one of the "Midnight Madness" selections.

Check out this link for screening times and getting tickets:
http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiff/2010/insidiousakatheastra

Insidious
Speaking of Insidious, a great two-part interview about this film offers us some great behind-the-scenes information. The writer sounds so delighted to be able to speak with Patrick Wilson and the director, James Wan about this highly anticipated movie.

Part I: http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/21622

Part II: http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/21637

Barry Munday
Just a reminder that "Barry Munday" is available via On-Demand on many cable networks.
Cost is usually $9.99 for a 48-hr rental. The film is set to open in limited theaters in October.

The Official Website: http://www.barrymundayfilm.com/

"Morning Glory", "The Phantom of the Opera" and more

"Morning Glory"
We finally have a still of "Morning Glory" showing Patrick Wilson. Above is a photo of Patrick and Rachel McAdams in character as "Adam Bennett" and "Becky Fuller". Yea!

The cast also includes Dianne Keaton, Harrison Ford and Jeff Goldblum. "Morning Glory" is scheduled to be released in the US on November 20th.

"Barry Munday"
At last! Patrick Wilson Fans can finally see his latest film "Barry Munday". The film also stars Judy Greer, Chloe Sevigny, Malcolm McDowell, Cybill Shepherd, Jean Smart, Billy Dee Williams, and Colin Hanks. Right now it's available on cable TV networks' "On-Demand" channels.

Also, it will begin theatrical release in October. It's a platform release so it will start out small and build.

So far these theaters are set to show "Barry Munday" on the big screen next month:

	Opening 10/1/2010 Beverly Hills, CA: Music Hall 10/8/2010 Mobile, AL: Crescent Theatre 10/21/2010 Juneau, AK: Gold Town Nickelodeon

Keep checking back to watch for more theaters to be added to the list HERE


"The Phantom of the Opera"
The Oxygen television network will air Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" on Thursday, September 9th at 6:00am (US-Eastern time). A chance for new fans to see Patrick Wilson, Gerard Butler, and Emmy Rossum perform in this film version of the hit stage musical.

Yes, new Patrick Wilson fans, the boy CAN sing. That gorgeous tenor of his earned him two Tony nominations ("The Full Monty" and "Oklahoma!").


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"Insidious", "The Switch", and "Barry Munday"

"Insidious"
The first images from "Insidious" were released on the website "Rope of Silicon". You can check them out HERE (Click on the images to enlarge them.)

And, here is a synopsis of the film:
"When proud parents take possession of an old house to build a nest for their family, an accident results in one of their sons falling into a coma. The tragedy doesn't stop there when they are beset by vengeful spirits from another realm in this new chiller by the director and writer of Saw and by the producers of Paranormal Activity."

And, according to Toronto Life, "Insidious" is expected to screen at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival on September 14th. James Wan (direct0r), Patrick Wilson, and Rose Byrne are expected to attend (see no. 6 on the list). We'll know more about the time/place on Tuesday, August 24 when the schedule is released.

http://www.torontolife.com/daily/hype/tiff-talk/2010/08/19/celebrities-confirmed-for-tiff-edward-norton-philip-seymour-hoffman-helen-mirren-and-more/


"The Switch"
Friday, August 20, "The Switch" opened in the US. A premiere was held in Hollywood on Monday August 16th. Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson and Juliette Lewis attended.

Here are some great photos of Patrick on the Red Carpet:

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/pictures/29054/2/the-switch-premiere-jennifer-aniston-pics.html#stop

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c630a53ef0133f3204832970b-600wi

And, here's a video clip of Patrick Wilson signing autographs at the premier of "The Switch". Just before he is lead to the waiting crowd, you can see him walking with his sister-in-law Marika Dominczyk and her husband Scott Foley.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulP9MC9BAWA

"Barry Munday"
At long last, some of us should get the chance to see "Barry Munday". According to the official website HERE, it premieres On Demand, Xbox Live, Playstation, Amazon and Vudu August 27th and then in Theaters October 1st. Time to start checking your cable/satellite provider's on-demand options!

The film stars Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Billy Dee Williams, Malcolm McDowell, Jean Smart, and Cybill Shepherd,


Looking Ahead: "Morning Glory" is still set to be released on November 13th.

"The Switch" , "Barry Munday" and Broadway Theatre Project

(New official poster for "Barry Munday")


"The Switch" Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Juliette Lewis, and Jason Bateman, "The Switch"opens in the US on August 20, 2010.

You can see other release dates on IMDB HERE
and visit the Film's Official Website HERE where you can see the trailer.

The Hollywood Premiere for "The Switch" will be on Monday, August 16th. Time: TBA
(Arrivals are likely to start between 5:00pm and 6:30pm) At the Arclight/Cinerama Dome 6360 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood

"Barry Munday"
Finally, we have some release dates for "Barry Munday" which stars Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Chloe Sevigny, Malcolm McDowell, Cybill Shepherd, Jean Smart, and Billy Dee Williams.

• August 27: Available via On-Demand on various channels. Also available on Xbox Live, Playstation, Amazon and Vudu
  
  
• October 1: In theaters as a platform release (starts in just a few theaters and builds)

Broadway Theatre Project
Once again, Patrick shared his time, talent, and insight with the students at The Broadway Theater Project in July. Here is a brief video clip that shows him working with the students. Video is in the upper right hand part of the page.

http://www.wtsp.com/news/mostpop/story.aspx?storyid=137983&provider=top



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