Movie News Archive

London Boulevard

August 26th
London Boulevard distributor GK Films have said it's unlikely the movie will get a release before the New Year.
Thanks Danielle

August 17th
Last Night will close the Toronto Film Festival on September 19th, it was announced today. An official release schedule surely can't be far off? It's been a long time coming, but kudos to Filmyard for getting this on the slate so soon after acquiring the remains of Miramax. The article also mentions London Boulevard but it's hard to tell if it's just a round-up of Keira's forthcoming movies - it doesn't appear in the line-up. So that's four premieres in six weeks for Keira: two at Toronto FF, one at London FF and the London Boulevard premiere somewhere in early October.

August 15th
Here's a great article on the casting and adaptation of London Boulevard from book to screen.

June 7th
London Boulevard looks set for an October 15th UK release. A couple of reliable film databases now have this date published. An October 1st limited US release of Never Let Me Go, already reported by Mark Romanek, suggests a busy September on the promo circuit for Keira, and premieres to follow in quick succession.

June 7th
London Boulevard looks set for an October 15th UK release. A couple of reliable film databases now have this date published. An October 1st limited US release of Never Let Me Go, already reported by Mark Romanek, suggests a busy September on the promo circuit for Keira, and premieres to follow in quick succession.

May 15th
ScreenDaily has an interview with London Boulevard screenplay writer William Monaghan, as the film is shortly to be shown at Cannes. If anyone with a subscription to the site can oblige the interview, please email me above. Thanks

April 30th
This, apparently, is the first official publicity pic for London Boulevard although it's nothing new to most people who keep an eye on Keira-related pics or the Youtube phone camera videos from the set. But at least it's the first stage towards an actual release! Still no date set, and I doubt anything will appear before the World Cup's over in mid-July now.

November 10th
London Boulevard author Ken Bruen mentions an April release date for the movie at the end of this interview for BSC Review.

October 20th
ScreenDaily reports how life imitated art imitating life on the set of London Boulevard as, during a paparazzi scene, in the background was an audience of... paparazzi!

September 11th
The Daily Mail's (only) reliable journalist Baz Bamigboye has a flurry of Keira news today (my notes in red):
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- Keira will be promoting London Boulevard and Never Let Me Go in New York early next year.

August 17th
London Boulevard has now finished filming and is in post-production, according to this article, although the last sentence is completely wrong.

June 19th
Some filming pics have appeared of Keira as Lillian Palmer in London Boulevard: Here and here.

June 9th
London Boulevard has started shooting, and is due to go on until mid-August. Article.

April 13th
More cast for London Boulevard have been announced. Anna Friel will play Colin Farrell's sister, David Thewliss will play Lillian Palmer's (Keira) business manager while Keira's King Arthur co-star Ray Winstone will play former crime boss Tommy Logan. Filming starts in the summer.

March 20th
Baz at the Daily Mail has more info on London Boulevard, including the almost-certain addition of David Thewliss, and that the promo posters will feature Keira's actress character in mock adverts selling various products.

February 24th
EXCLUSIVE:
After correspondence with Keira's agent today I can announce the following:
- Keira is no longer attached to King Lear as the whole project has been shelved. Very sad news indeed, and the second Ruby Films project Keira has seen mothballed - remember Tulip Fever ?
- Keira will play Lillian Palmer (the reclusive actress) in London Boulevard. I had wondered if she would play the love interest Aisling instead.

January 23rd
Variety today confirms Keira's role in London Boulevard, with a summer shoot mentioned.

January 22nd

NEW MOVIE !!!
The Daily Mail's usually correct Baz Bamigboye is reporting today that Keira has signed for London Boulevard, adapted by Bill Monahan, from the novel by Ken Bruen about an ex-con, Mitch, who becomes minder for reclusive actress Lillian Palmer, a parallel with Sunset Boulevard already established from the book reviews. Monahan bought the filming rights in April last year, according to Variety. Keira's co-star is stated to be Colin Farrell. Filming will start in late Spring. Article
More info:
Novel info & extract - IMDb - Ken Bruen site - Get the book: UK | US