<p>Actor Anna Paquin said that she is `incredibly happy` with her seven-word role in Martin Scorsese`s `The Irishman.`<br />
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According to Page Six, Anna`s fans on Twitter were furious about her brief role in the movie.One of her followers said, "I had more lines in the Nativity play I was in when I was seven than Anna Paquin has in `The Irishman,` while another added, "Teacher says every time Anna Paquin talks in `The Irishman,` `Cats` gets a good review."<br />
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However, the actor didn`t let the criticism affect her and said, "It`s very endearing when people think they are fighting a fight on your behalf, but not really necessary. I`m incredibly happy."</p>

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<p>The actor told the Hollywood reporter that, rather than thinking about how tiny the role is, she is more excited about being a part of it, and how awards recognition is just the icing on the cake.<br />
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Anna further said it was an immediate yes, even if the role was small."I just can`t picture any actor on the planet going, Yeah, I don`t want to work with Martin Scorsese and every single living legend in our field," Paquin added.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Anna Paquin said that she is `incredibly happy` with her seven-word role in Martin Scorsese`s `The Irishman.` According to Page Six, Anna`s fans on Twitter were furious about her brief role in the movie.

Actor Anna Paquin said that she is `incredibly happy` with her seven-word role in Martin Scorsese`s `The Irishman.` According to Page Six, Anna`s fans on Twitter were furious about her brief role in the movie.One of her followers said, "I had more lines in the Nativity play I was in when I was seven than Anna Paquin has in `The Irishman,` while another added, "Teacher says every time Anna Paquin talks in `The Irishman,` `Cats` gets a good review." However, the actor didn`t let the criticism affect her and said, "It`s very endearing when people think they are fighting a fight on your behalf, but not really necessary. I`m incredibly happy." 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 https://t.co/CJnOF4aJ3c — Anna Paquin (@AnnaPaquin) December 9, 2019 × The actor told the Hollywood reporter that, rather than thinking about how tiny the role is, she is more excited about being a part of it, and how awards recognition is just the icing on the cake. Anna further said it was an immediate yes, even if the role was small."I just can`t picture any actor on the planet going, Yeah, I don`t want to work with Martin Scorsese and every single living legend in our field," Paquin added.

Anna Paquin 'incredibly happy' with her tiny role in 'The Irishman'

<p>Veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese has hinted that his recent film 'The Irishman' might just be his last film.&nbsp;"I`m 77 and I`ve got things to do... I don`t know how many more I can make -- maybe this is it. The last one," the filmmaker told The Guardian in a recent interview.<br />
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Scorsese who is widely regarded as a great contributor to the Hollywood film industry took a dig at the fascination among the crowds for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/superheroes-vs-cinema-martin-scorsese-art-row-splits-hollywood-260479">super-hero films.</a><br />
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"We are in a situation now where the theatres are only showing the latest superhero films. You have 12 screens -- and 11 are a superhero film. You enjoy superhero films, fine, but you need 11 screens?" he asked.</p>

<p>Scorsese has directed more than twenty-five narratives till dates, among which `Taxi Driver, `Raging Bull`, and `Goodfellas` are cited as some of the greatest of his works.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His recent film 'The Irishman' got a selective release in theatres and eventually released on Netflix. The film, featuring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino has earned several <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2020-golden-globes-the-complete-nominations-list-267269">nominations at the Golden Globe Awards 2020</a> including Best Director nod for Scorsese and Best Film.&nbsp;</p>


Veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese has hinted that his recent film 'The Irishman' might just be his last film. "I`m 77 and I`ve got things to do... I don`t know how many more I can make -- maybe this is it.

Veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese has hinted that his recent film 'The Irishman' might just be his last film. "I`m 77 and I`ve got things to do... I don`t know how many more I can make -- maybe this is it. The last one," the filmmaker told The Guardian in a recent interview. Scorsese who is widely regarded as a great contributor to the Hollywood film industry took a dig at the fascination among the crowds for super-hero films. "We are in a situation now where the theatres are only showing the latest superhero films. You have 12 screens -- and 11 are a superhero film. You enjoy superhero films, fine, but you need 11 screens?" he asked. Scorsese has directed more than twenty-five narratives till dates, among which `Taxi Driver, `Raging Bull`, and `Goodfellas` are cited as some of the greatest of his works. His recent film 'The Irishman' got a selective release in theatres and eventually released on Netflix. The film, featuring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino has earned several nominations at the Golden Globe Awards 2020 including Best Director nod for Scorsese and Best Film.

Martin Scorsese hints 'The Irishman' might be his last film

<p>Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'.<br />
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Scorsese recently hogged headlines for his 'theme park'&nbsp;remark on Marvel films. The filmmaker will be bestowed with the prestigious honour at the festival's gala next year on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, reported a magazine.<br />
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Commenting on his newest feature, festival chairman Harold Matzner said, "Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film 'The Irishman',&nbsp;which brings to life the epic story of hitman Frank Sheeran".<br />
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The film is one of Scorsese's finest and features outstanding performances from its stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. We are delighted to recognize Martin Scorsese with this year's Sonny Bono Visionary Award for this extraordinary directorial achievement," he continued.<br />
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Based on Charles Brandt's non-fiction book 'I Heard You Paint Houses', the movie is centered on the bond shared by hitman Frank Sheeran De Niro&nbsp;and labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa Pacino, who disappeared in 1975 under mysterious circumstances and since then he has never been found.<br />
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The film has already been screened at Rome, London, and Los Cabos Film Festival and garnered rave reviews.</p>


Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'.

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'. Scorsese recently hogged headlines for his 'theme park' remark on Marvel films. The filmmaker will be bestowed with the prestigious honour at the festival's gala next year on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, reported a magazine. Commenting on his newest feature, festival chairman Harold Matzner said, "Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film 'The Irishman', which brings to life the epic story of hitman Frank Sheeran". The film is one of Scorsese's finest and features outstanding performances from its stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. We are delighted to recognize Martin Scorsese with this year's Sonny Bono Visionary Award for this extraordinary directorial achievement," he continued. Based on Charles Brandt's non-fiction book 'I Heard You Paint Houses', the movie is centered on the bond shared by hitman Frank Sheeran De Niro and labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa Pacino, who disappeared in 1975 under mysterious circumstances and since then he has never been found. The film has already been screened at Rome, London, and Los Cabos Film Festival and garnered rave reviews.

Martin Scorsese to be awarded at Palm Springs International Film Festival for 'The Irishman'

<p>Ali Fazal got the sweetest birthday surprise from actresses Gal Gadot and Armie Hammer. The actor turned a year older on Tuesday and his 'Death In The Nile' co-stars decided to throw an impromptu surprise dinner for the actor post pack up.&nbsp;<br />
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Posting an image and video on Instagram, the actor shared, "And the Birthday ended on a sweet and very co incidental plan manifested at this cute little place with some of my wonderful co actors #annettebening @gal_gadot . Thanks for that video Gal, i literally blew the light out of that frame. Also with me was maah dear friend aditya desai and sonali cozied up in a booth near the fire. i wana thank alll my friends and fans from across the globe who poured in with the wishes. I wish everyone wisdom in these dark times - words are often thrown about like shredded paper and so i ask of you to stop and ponder on the ones you use in lets say one day. They can change the world . I kid you not. My two bits. HAVE A GREAT OCTOBER . (I mean i’ll stil post its just.. sounded like a nice end so oct isnt over&nbsp;) bye. (sic.)"</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rBMPnlBSK/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">And the Birthday ended on a sweet and very co incidental plan manifested at this cute little place with some of my wonderful co actors #annettebening @gal_gadot . Thanks for that video Gal, i literally blew the light out of that frame. Also with me was maah dear friend aditya desai and sonali cozied up in a booth near the fire. i wana thank alll my friends and fans from across the globe who poured in with the wishes. I wish everyone wisdom in these dark times - words are often thrown about like shredded paper and so i ask of you to stop and ponder on the ones you use in lets say one day. They can change the world . I kid you not. My two bits. HAVE A GREAT OCTOBER . (I mean i’ll stil post its just.. sounded like a nice end so oct isnt over 😳 ) bye.</a></p>

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<p>Fazal has had an exciting 2019 with his web series 'Mirzapur' earning rave reviews. The actor is currently shooting for 'A Death In The Nile' - a screen adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous novel. &nbsp;The film is being directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars in the film as Hercule Poirot.&nbsp;<br />
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On his birthday, Fazal also posted a photo with Al Pacino whom he met at 'The Irishman' screening. Fazal wrote an heartfelt post along with the photo. "I post this today. My best gift of 2019 , hell actually my whole life as ive known it because the people who know me know very well what this meant. I told him i pirated his movies just to catch up at one point. Id neva do that now but we all done bad things .<br />
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We spoke a little about my work and then for some reason i remembered my two mamu’s and my mum being great fans of him as well.. so, i told him they were the ones who got me hooked on to you. My first fairytale i remember as a child is a story about an italian family in newyork. And years later i asked my mom why she did that. Who tells a kid about the godfather and she said - “i thought it was a nice story but i dont think i told it right. Go Watch it “. Anyway.. this was long overdue. And it happened at a private screening for the irishman with Mr De niro, Martin scorsese, harvy kietel, anna paquin and Al ofcourse. The movie? Flawless and if i can say the perfect film. Now u must understand an actor can never say that but it is. Its long tho,"wrote Fazal.&nbsp;</p>

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Ali Fazal got the sweetest birthday surprise from actresses Gal Gadot and Armie Hammer. The actor turned a year older on Tuesday and his 'Death In The Nile' co-stars decided to throw an impromptu surprise dinner for the actor post pack up.

Ali Fazal got the sweetest birthday surprise from actresses Gal Gadot and Armie Hammer. The actor turned a year older on Tuesday and his 'Death In The Nile' co-stars decided to throw an impromptu surprise dinner for the actor post pack up. Posting an image and video on Instagram, the actor shared, "And the Birthday ended on a sweet and very co incidental plan manifested at this cute little place with some of my wonderful co actors #annettebening @gal_gadot . Thanks for that video Gal, i literally blew the light out of that frame. Also with me was maah dear friend aditya desai and sonali cozied up in a booth near the fire. i wana thank alll my friends and fans from across the globe who poured in with the wishes. I wish everyone wisdom in these dark times - words are often thrown about like shredded paper and so i ask of you to stop and ponder on the ones you use in lets say one day. They can change the world . I kid you not. My two bits. HAVE A GREAT OCTOBER . (I mean i’ll stil post its just.. sounded like a nice end so oct isnt over ) bye. (sic.)" View this post on Instagram And the Birthday ended on a sweet and very co incidental plan manifested at this cute little place with some of my wonderful co actors #annettebening @gal_gadot . Thanks for that video Gal, i literally blew the light out of that frame. Also with me was maah dear friend aditya desai and sonali cozied up in a booth near the fire. i wana thank alll my friends and fans from across the globe who poured in with the wishes. I wish everyone wisdom in these dark times - words are often thrown about like shredded paper and so i ask of you to stop and ponder on the ones you use in lets say one day. They can change the world . I kid you not. My two bits. HAVE A GREAT OCTOBER . (I mean i’ll stil post its just.. sounded like a nice end so oct isnt over 😳 ) bye. A post shared by ali fazal (@alifazal9) on Oct 16, 2019 at 1:20am PDT × Fazal has had an exciting 2019 with his web series 'Mirzapur' earning rave reviews. The actor is currently shooting for 'A Death In The Nile' - a screen adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous novel. The film is being directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars in the film as Hercule Poirot. On his birthday, Fazal also posted a photo with Al Pacino whom he met at 'The Irishman' screening. Fazal wrote an heartfelt post along with the photo. "I post this today. My best gift of 2019 , hell actually my whole life as ive known it because the people who know me know very well what this meant. I told him i pirated his movies just to catch up at one point. Id neva do that now but we all done bad things . We spoke a little about my work and then for some reason i remembered my two mamu’s and my mum being great fans of him as well.. so, i told him they were the ones who got me hooked on to you. My first fairytale i remember as a child is a story about an italian family in newyork. And years later i asked my mom why she did that. Who tells a kid about the godfather and she said - “i thought it was a nice story but i dont think i told it right. Go Watch it “. Anyway.. this was long overdue. And it happened at a private screening for the irishman with Mr De niro, Martin scorsese, harvy kietel, anna paquin and Al ofcourse. The movie? Flawless and if i can say the perfect film. Now u must understand an actor can never say that but it is. Its long tho,"wrote Fazal. View this post on Instagram I post this today. My best gift of 2019 , hell actually my whole life as ive known it because the people who know me know very well what this meant. I told him i pirated his movies just to catch up at one point. Id neva do that now but we all done bad things . We spoke a little about my work and then for some reason i remembered my two mamu’s and my mum being great fans of him as well.. so, i told him they were the ones who got me hooked on to you. My first fairytale i remember as a child is a story about an italian family in newyork. And years later i asked my mom why she did that. Who tells a kid about the godfather and she said - “i thought it was a nice story but i dont think i told it right. Go Watch it “. Anyway.. this was long overdue. And it happened at a private screening for the irishman with Mr De niro, Martin scorsese, harvy kietel, anna paquin and Al ofcourse. The movie? Flawless and if i can say the perfect film. Now u must understand an actor can never say that but it is. Its long tho. A post shared by ali fazal (@alifazal9) on Oct 14, 2019 at 10:26am PDT ×

Ali Fazal gets birthday suprise from Gal Gadot, posts selfie with Al Pacino

<p>The gang that gave us ‘The Godfather’, filmmaker Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino are now reuniting along with Robert De Niro for their latest film ‘The Irishman’. The film marks DeNiro and Scorsese’s ninth collaboration.</p>

<p>The first teaser of the film came out today and boy, the Robert De Niro and Al Pacino duo look good together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘The Irishman’ is a biographical film based on the life of Frank Sheeran, who was known as The Irishman. The teaser opens in the 1960s when organised crime in New York was controlled by Italian-American mafia families. De Niro’s Frank Sheeran talking over the phone to Al Pacino’s Jimmy Hoffa is first introduced with this subtext.</p>

<p>Hoffa was the leader of labour unions back in the day and was deeply involved with the organised crime sector. The film attempts to explore the mysterious disappearance of Hoffa.</p>

<p>Apart from the megastars, the film also has Joe Pesci, Bobby Cannavale, Harvey Keitel, Anna Paquin and Ray Romano.</p>

<p>‘The Irishman’ is based on the book ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ by Charles Brandt. The line ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ can be heard in the teaser.</p>

<p>Watch the teaser:</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="366" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Expe7hf6MU" width="650"></iframe></p>

<p>The Irishman will be the opening film at the New York Film Festival and will release in select theaters and Netflix later this year.</p>


The gang that gave us ‘The Godfather’, filmmaker Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino are now reuniting along with Robert De Niro for their latest film ‘The Irishman’. The film marks DeNiro and Scorsese’s ninth collaboration.

The gang that gave us ‘The Godfather’, filmmaker Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino are now reuniting along with Robert De Niro for their latest film ‘The Irishman’. The film marks DeNiro and Scorsese’s ninth collaboration. The first teaser of the film came out today and boy, the Robert De Niro and Al Pacino duo look good together. ‘The Irishman’ is a biographical film based on the life of Frank Sheeran, who was known as The Irishman. The teaser opens in the 1960s when organised crime in New York was controlled by Italian-American mafia families. De Niro’s Frank Sheeran talking over the phone to Al Pacino’s Jimmy Hoffa is first introduced with this subtext. Hoffa was the leader of labour unions back in the day and was deeply involved with the organised crime sector. The film attempts to explore the mysterious disappearance of Hoffa. Apart from the megastars, the film also has Joe Pesci, Bobby Cannavale, Harvey Keitel, Anna Paquin and Ray Romano. ‘The Irishman’ is based on the book ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ by Charles Brandt. The line ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ can be heard in the teaser. Watch the teaser: The Irishman will be the opening film at the New York Film Festival and will release in select theaters and Netflix later this year.

'The Irishman' teaser: Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino come together in this Martin Scorsese film

<p>Veteran actor Al Pacino has joined the star-studded cast of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".</p>

<p>The film, which already boasts of big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, is based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the Manson family cult.</p>

<p>DiCaprio, 43, plays Rick Dalton, an aging, out-of-work actor in the film, with Pitt, 54, as his longtime stunt double named Cliff Booth. The two characters happen to be the neighbors of Tate, who will be portrayed by Robbie.</p>

<p>Pacino, 78, will play Marvin Schwarz, the agent of Dalton, as&nbsp;reported.</p>

<p>The film's cast also includes Burt Reynolds, Timothy Olyphant, Damian Lewis, Emile Hirsch, Dakota Fanning.</p>

<p>Three Tarantino regulars - Kurt Russell ("The Hateful Eight"), Tim Roth ("Reservoir Dogs"), and Michael Madsen ("Kill Bill") will also be making an appearance in small/cameo-style roles.</p>

<p>The film will release on August 19 next year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the murders.</p>


The film already boasts of big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbi

Veteran actor Al Pacino has joined the star-studded cast of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". The film, which already boasts of big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, is based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the Manson family cult. DiCaprio, 43, plays Rick Dalton, an aging, out-of-work actor in the film, with Pitt, 54, as his longtime stunt double named Cliff Booth. The two characters happen to be the neighbors of Tate, who will be portrayed by Robbie. Pacino, 78, will play Marvin Schwarz, the agent of Dalton, as reported. The film's cast also includes Burt Reynolds, Timothy Olyphant, Damian Lewis, Emile Hirsch, Dakota Fanning. Three Tarantino regulars - Kurt Russell ("The Hateful Eight"), Tim Roth ("Reservoir Dogs"), and Michael Madsen ("Kill Bill") will also be making an appearance in small/cameo-style roles. The film will release on August 19 next year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the murders.

Al Pacino boards Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

<p>In a first, Netflix has acquired the worldwide theatrical and streaming rights to Martin Scorsese&rsquo;s next film, <em>The Irishman</em>. The movie, a $100 million gangster film starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, is set to be the next Netflix Original.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Announced in 2008, The Irishman&nbsp;is an adaptation of&nbsp;Charles Brandt&#39;s 2014 book named <em>I Heard You Paint Houses</em>, which follows the life of mob hitman Frank Sheeren, who confessed to killing organised-crime leader Jimmy Hoffa. The script of the movie has been written by Steve Zaillian of&nbsp;<em>Schindler&#39;s List</em>&nbsp;and <em>Gangs of New York</em>&nbsp;fame.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film was initially set up with Paramount for release which was handling the domestic distribution and STX Entertainment handling overseas rights. However,&nbsp;Scorsese and team have now opted to package the movie elsewhere according to IndieWire. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Paramount Pictures had released Martin&#39;s previous film <em>Silence</em>&nbsp;which cost them $46 million but earned only $7.1 million. With the previous movie not delivering&nbsp;results as expected and the exit of chief Brad Grey, the movie hit a few halts. As reported to IndieWire, &quot;The movie is a risky deal and Paramount is not in the position to take risks&quot;.</p>

<p>Martin Scorsese is recognised as one of the world&rsquo;s most famous directors, and with his movie exploring a different mode of distribution, it is expected to bring a shift in how movie makers will use technology to market their films in the future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix has&nbsp;not commented on the deal, but sources close to the project confirmed a report by IndieWire. Production on <em>The Irishman&nbsp;</em>is expected to start later this year.</p>

<p>(WION)</p>


That Netflix acquired a movie by a director as famous as Scorsese may just indicate that some changes are afoot in the film industry

In a first, Netflix has acquired the worldwide theatrical and streaming rights to Martin Scorsese’s next film, The Irishman. The movie, a $100 million gangster film starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, is set to be the next Netflix Original. Announced in 2008, The Irishman is an adaptation of Charles Brandt's 2014 book named I Heard You Paint Houses, which follows the life of mob hitman Frank Sheeren, who confessed to killing organised-crime leader Jimmy Hoffa. The script of the movie has been written by Steve Zaillian of Schindler's List and Gangs of New York fame. The film was initially set up with Paramount for release which was handling the domestic distribution and STX Entertainment handling overseas rights. However, Scorsese and team have now opted to package the movie elsewhere according to IndieWire. Paramount Pictures had released Martin's previous film Silence which cost them $46 million but earned only $7.1 million. With the previous movie not delivering results as expected and the exit of chief Brad Grey, the movie hit a few halts. As reported to IndieWire, "The movie is a risky deal and Paramount is not in the position to take risks". Martin Scorsese is recognised as one of the world’s most famous directors, and with his movie exploring a different mode of distribution, it is expected to bring a shift in how movie makers will use technology to market their films in the future. Netflix has not commented on the deal, but sources close to the project confirmed a report by IndieWire. Production on The Irishman is expected to start later this year. (WION)

Martin Scorsese's upcoming movie 'The Irishman' will premier on Netflix

<p>Al Pacino, The Eagles, James Taylor, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples and Argentine pianist Martha Argerich were celebrated Sunday for their lifetime achievements at the last major arts gala attended by President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.</p>

<p>It was a bittersweet moment, with Obama making one of his final goodbyes to celebrated artists as president.</p>

<p>The first couple received an extended standing ovation as they entered the Opera House of the Kennedy Center, a monument to the late president John F&nbsp;Kennedy.</p>

<p>&quot;This is a joyous day. It&#39;s the best Christmas present!&quot; Staples told AFP on the red carpet about receiving a Kennedy Center Honor, considered the nation&#39;s highest recognition for performing artists, just before Obama leaves offices.</p>

<p>At 77, Staples lives up to the maxim that age is only a number. &quot;People ask me, &#39;Mavis, when are you going to retire?&#39; Retire for what? I love what I&#39;m doing and I intend to sing until I can&#39;t sing no more, forever,&quot; she said.</p>

<p>Sean Penn, Garth Brooks, Aretha Franklin, Kevin Spacey and Ringo Starr were some of the A-listers who serenaded and hailed the legacy of the award recipients during the star-studded performance hosted for the third consecutive year by late night talk show host Stephen Colbert.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Obamas celebrated&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>As he kicked off the evening, Colbert said America was lucky to have a &quot;passionate, intelligent and dignified&quot; president. That brought loud cheers and applause from the crowd. Colbert then joked: &quot;Sir, I don&#39;t know why you stood up, I was talking about Michelle.&quot;</p>

<p>At a White House reception prior to the reception, Obama called the awards &quot;one of the parts of the job that I will miss&quot;.</p>

<p>Obama jokingly asked Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, a notorious troublemaker, not to trash the White House because he is leaving soon and wants his &quot;security deposit&quot; back.</p>

<p>The Eagles were set to be honoured last year but postponed due to the illness of founding member Glenn Frey, who died in January. He received his award posthumously.</p>

<p>Grammy Award-winner Juanes performed &quot;Hotel California&quot; with guitarist Steve Vai, who said before the event that playing the piece&#39;s famed guitar riff in front of the musicians was &quot;surreal.&quot;</p>

<p>Taylor, 68, performed &quot;America the Beautiful&quot; at Obama&#39;s second inauguration in January 2013, while Staples, who like none other provided the music of the civil rights movement, sang at Kennedy&#39;s inauguration.</p>

<p>&quot;In 1968, when James Taylor signed with Apple Records, I was in Vietnam and America was at war abroad and in turmoil here at home. We were fighting and marching to the music of (Jimi) Hendrix, the drumming of Ringo (Starr), the Doors, the (Rolling) Stones, and the (Grateful) Dead,&quot; Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday during a reception at which the artists received the awards.</p>

<p>&quot;And amid the darkness of that era, James Taylor returned sunlight to our minds, conjuring up the warm images of snow on the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston, deep greens and blues as the colours of choosing, and moonlight ladies singing rockabye to &#39;Sweet Baby James.&#39;&quot;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Surprised?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Argerich, 75, is widely considered one of the world&#39;s best, if reclusive, pianists. For nearly two decades, she largely shunned solo performances, playing almost exclusively with orchestras and chamber ensembles, until a sold-out recital at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2000.</p>

<p>&quot;I was surprised. I didn&#39;t think I was entitled,&quot; Argerich said of learning she had won the award.</p>

<p>Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle hailed Pacino as being humble about his long and storied career that has seen him perform in some 100 films and plays, including &quot;The Godfather,&quot; &quot;Scarface, &quot;Sea of Love,&quot; &quot;Heat&quot; and &quot;Scent of a Woman&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;His gift, for all the inspiration and intensity that he brings to his roles, is that he lets us into what his characters are feeling,&quot; Obama said.</p>

<p>(AFP)</p>


They were celebrated on Sunday for their lifetime achievements at the last major arts gala attended by US President Barack Obama

Al Pacino, The Eagles, James Taylor, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples and Argentine pianist Martha Argerich were celebrated Sunday for their lifetime achievements at the last major arts gala attended by President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. It was a bittersweet moment, with Obama making one of his final goodbyes to celebrated artists as president. The first couple received an extended standing ovation as they entered the Opera House of the Kennedy Center, a monument to the late president John F Kennedy. "This is a joyous day. It's the best Christmas present!" Staples told AFP on the red carpet about receiving a Kennedy Center Honor, considered the nation's highest recognition for performing artists, just before Obama leaves offices. At 77, Staples lives up to the maxim that age is only a number. "People ask me, 'Mavis, when are you going to retire?' Retire for what? I love what I'm doing and I intend to sing until I can't sing no more, forever," she said. Sean Penn, Garth Brooks, Aretha Franklin, Kevin Spacey and Ringo Starr were some of the A-listers who serenaded and hailed the legacy of the award recipients during the star-studded performance hosted for the third consecutive year by late night talk show host Stephen Colbert. Obamas celebrated As he kicked off the evening, Colbert said America was lucky to have a "passionate, intelligent and dignified" president. That brought loud cheers and applause from the crowd. Colbert then joked: "Sir, I don't know why you stood up, I was talking about Michelle." At a White House reception prior to the reception, Obama called the awards "one of the parts of the job that I will miss". Obama jokingly asked Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, a notorious troublemaker, not to trash the White House because he is leaving soon and wants his "security deposit" back. The Eagles were set to be honoured last year but postponed due to the illness of founding member Glenn Frey, who died in January. He received his award posthumously. Grammy Award-winner Juanes performed "Hotel California" with guitarist Steve Vai, who said before the event that playing the piece's famed guitar riff in front of the musicians was "surreal." Taylor, 68, performed "America the Beautiful" at Obama's second inauguration in January 2013, while Staples, who like none other provided the music of the civil rights movement, sang at Kennedy's inauguration. "In 1968, when James Taylor signed with Apple Records, I was in Vietnam and America was at war abroad and in turmoil here at home. We were fighting and marching to the music of (Jimi) Hendrix, the drumming of Ringo (Starr), the Doors, the (Rolling) Stones, and the (Grateful) Dead," Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday during a reception at which the artists received the awards. "And amid the darkness of that era, James Taylor returned sunlight to our minds, conjuring up the warm images of snow on the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston, deep greens and blues as the colours of choosing, and moonlight ladies singing rockabye to 'Sweet Baby James.'" Surprised? Argerich, 75, is widely considered one of the world's best, if reclusive, pianists. For nearly two decades, she largely shunned solo performances, playing almost exclusively with orchestras and chamber ensembles, until a sold-out recital at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2000. "I was surprised. I didn't think I was entitled," Argerich said of learning she had won the award. Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle hailed Pacino as being humble about his long and storied career that has seen him perform in some 100 films and plays, including "The Godfather," "Scarface, "Sea of Love," "Heat" and "Scent of a Woman". "His gift, for all the inspiration and intensity that he brings to his roles, is that he lets us into what his characters are feeling," Obama said. (AFP)

Al Pacino, James Taylor receive Kennedy Center Honors

Multifaceted actor Al Pacino, acclaimed for his movie roles as a mob boss, a druglord, and even Satan, is among the performers to receive this year&#39;s Kennedy Center Honours, one of America&#39;s top awards in the arts.<br />
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Pacino joins a wide-ranging group of musicians -- rock band the Eagles, rhythm-and-blues legend Mavis Staples, singer-songwriter James Taylor and pianist Martha Argerich -- on the roster of Kennedy Center award winners announced Thursday.<br />
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President Barack Obama will receive the honourees at the White House for the 39th annual gala on December 4, and footage of the star-studded event will air in a primetime special on December 29.<br />
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&quot;These honourees represent what is possible when creativity is not just cultivated, but unleashed,&quot; Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein said in a statement.<br />
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Pacino&#39;s nomination comes as little surprise: The star of &quot;The Godfather&quot; trilogy has long been considered one of America&#39;s finest actors.<br />
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&quot;Al Pacino has embodied some of the most powerful characters of our time on both the stage and the silver screen,&quot; said Rubenstein.<br />
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The Eagles might also seem overdue, if only because the band was to have received the award last year but had to withdraw because of frontman Glenn Frey&#39;s failing health.<br />
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Frey had planned to attend this year&#39;s celebration, but died in January.<br />
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&quot;The Eagles&#39; ambitiously-themed albums epically merged the American West and rock n&#39; roll, paving the way for unconventional music makers and artists to come,&quot; said Rubenstein.<br />
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Three more solo musicians filled out the group, including gospel and blues singer Staples, whose music &quot;served as a musical backdrop&quot; to the Civil Rights movement, Rubenstein noted.<br />
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The chairman called Taylor &quot;one of the defining musical figures of our time&quot;, dubbing his music &quot;the soundtrack of our country&quot;.<br />
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Born in Buenos Aires, Argerich made her US debut in 1965 and went on to become &quot;one of the greatest pianists of the 20th and 21st centuries,&quot; said Rubenstein.<br />
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Footage of the star-studded event at the White House will air in a primetime special on December 29

Multifaceted actor Al Pacino, acclaimed for his movie roles as a mob boss, a druglord, and even Satan, is among the performers to receive this year's Kennedy Center Honours, one of America's top awards in the arts. Pacino joins a wide-ranging group of musicians -- rock band the Eagles, rhythm-and-blues legend Mavis Staples, singer-songwriter James Taylor and pianist Martha Argerich -- on the roster of Kennedy Center award winners announced Thursday. President Barack Obama will receive the honourees at the White House for the 39th annual gala on December 4, and footage of the star-studded event will air in a primetime special on December 29. "These honourees represent what is possible when creativity is not just cultivated, but unleashed," Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein said in a statement. Pacino's nomination comes as little surprise: The star of "The Godfather" trilogy has long been considered one of America's finest actors. "Al Pacino has embodied some of the most powerful characters of our time on both the stage and the silver screen," said Rubenstein. The Eagles might also seem overdue, if only because the band was to have received the award last year but had to withdraw because of frontman Glenn Frey's failing health. (AFP) Frey had planned to attend this year's celebration, but died in January. "The Eagles' ambitiously-themed albums epically merged the American West and rock n' roll, paving the way for unconventional music makers and artists to come," said Rubenstein. Three more solo musicians filled out the group, including gospel and blues singer Staples, whose music "served as a musical backdrop" to the Civil Rights movement, Rubenstein noted. The chairman called Taylor "one of the defining musical figures of our time", dubbing his music "the soundtrack of our country". Born in Buenos Aires, Argerich made her US debut in 1965 and went on to become "one of the greatest pianists of the 20th and 21st centuries," said Rubenstein.

The Eagles, Al Pacino and James Taylor among Kennedy Center award winners

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