Netflix has acquired U.S. distribution for Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic “Maria.” The film stars Angelina Jolie as the legendary soprano as well as Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino, and Valeria Golino. In a statement, Larrain said, “I’m excited to partner again with the Netflix team who care so passionately about movies. This film is my most personal work {…}
In anticipation of the world premiere of the Maria Callas biopic “Maria,” the first clip of the film has been released. The clip showcases Angelina Jolie as La Divina alongside Pierfrancesco Favino in an undisclosed character. The score showcases Desdemona’s “Ave Maria” from Verdi’s “Otello” played on the piano. The movie is set to make its world premiere at the {…}
(Credit: Courtesy of Fabula) In anticipation of the world premiere of the Maria Callas biopic “Maria,” Angelina Jolie revealed that she prepared for six months and learned how to sing for the role. In a Vanity Fair article, the actress and director Pablo Larrain spoke about the process of creating the soundscape for the film and said that “Jolie began {…}
The Maria Callas biopic, “Maria” is set to have its U.S. premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. In a statement to People Magazine regarding Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt potentially meeting at the Venice Film Festival, Venice Artistic Director Alberto Barbera said, “Angelina will be on the first day, on Thursday [Aug.] 29, and she will leave right after with {…}
The Venice Film Festival has announced that “Maria,” the Maria Callas biopic by Pablo Larraín will premiere in competition this September. The film stars Angelina Jolie as the famed diva alongside Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. According to IMDB, “Maria” follows the life story of the world’s greatest opera singer, Maria Callas, during her final days {…}
Pablo Larrain’s new Maria Callas biopic “Maria” will likely premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Variety reports that Larraín’s film will launch at Lido after his previous two tragic female biopics “Spencer” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and “Jackie” with Natalie Portman as Kennedy Onassis debuted in Venice. The film is among several titles that will likely premiere in {…}
(Credit: Pablo Larraín) As production begins on the new biopic “Maria” based on the life of Maria Callas, the first images have been released featuring Angelina Jolie. In a statement, Pablo Larraín said, “I am incredibly excited to start production on ‘Maria,’ which I hope will bring Maria Callas’ remarkable life and work to audiences all around the world, thanks {…}
The Maria Callas biopic, “Maria” has added new cast members. Variety is reporting that Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino, and Kodi Smit-McPhee have been added to the cast in unspecified roles. Additionally, Italian star Valeria Golino is set to play the legendary opera singer’s older sister Yakinthi – known as Jackie. The film, which is set to be directed by Pablo Larraín, {…}
The new film “Maria” is set to start filming this month in Hungary. According to the Budapest Reporter, the film will begin to shoot in Budapest in October and will wrap in December. Budapest will stand in for Paris where Maria Callas died in 1977. The film is set to star Angelina Jolie in the role of Maria Callas and Turkish {…}