Justin Trudeau has joined those paying emotional tribute to Matthew Perry, following his death on Saturday.
The Canadian Prime Minister went to school with the former Friends star, and he remembered their young days together in his post on social media.
Trudeau wrote:
“Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening.
“I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them.
“Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.”
Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 29, 2023
Perry was reportedly...
The Canadian Prime Minister went to school with the former Friends star, and he remembered their young days together in his post on social media.
Trudeau wrote:
“Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening.
“I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them.
“Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.”
Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 29, 2023
Perry was reportedly...
- 10/29/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
There is no cure for “Doctors,” the long-running soap that has been canceled by the BBC after 23 years for financial reasons.
Created by Chris Murray, “Doctors” debuted in 2000 and followed the lives of the staff of a National Health Service doctor’s surgery and and a university campus surgery and the lives of their families and friends in the fictional town of Letherbridge in the U.K.’s West Midlands. It has featured the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Redmayne, Sheridan Smith and Nicholas Hoult.
“Doctors” stands canceled after 23 years, 24 seasons and 4,389 episodes. It scored four BAFTA nominations, had numerous wins at the British Soap Awards and has also won gongs at the Royal Television Society and Writers’ Guild of Great Britain awards.
The BBC said in a statement: “We have taken the very difficult decision to bring daytime drama ‘Doctors’ to an end after 23 years. With super inflation in drama production,...
Created by Chris Murray, “Doctors” debuted in 2000 and followed the lives of the staff of a National Health Service doctor’s surgery and and a university campus surgery and the lives of their families and friends in the fictional town of Letherbridge in the U.K.’s West Midlands. It has featured the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Redmayne, Sheridan Smith and Nicholas Hoult.
“Doctors” stands canceled after 23 years, 24 seasons and 4,389 episodes. It scored four BAFTA nominations, had numerous wins at the British Soap Awards and has also won gongs at the Royal Television Society and Writers’ Guild of Great Britain awards.
The BBC said in a statement: “We have taken the very difficult decision to bring daytime drama ‘Doctors’ to an end after 23 years. With super inflation in drama production,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Are you ready for an international romantic crime drama?
Acorn TV went public with the official trailer for Cannes Confidential, a star-studded new drama series premiering on the streaming service this summer.
Shot on location in Cannes and starring French TV-drama actor Lucie Lucas, Jamie Bamber, and singer/actor Tamara Marthe (Profilage), the six-part series will premiere with the first two episodes on Monday, June 26 on Acorn TV, with two new episodes premiering weekly every Monday through July 10.
Created by Chris Murray, Cannes Confidential is "a high-concept detective series centered on the bicker-banter relationship between no-nonsense detective Camille Delmasse (Lucas) and charming international conman Harry King (Bamber)," the streaming service shared today.
"Thrown together solving crimes on the French Riviera, Camille and Harry's relationship lies at the heart of the show against a luxurious Cannes backdrop."
"Camille and Harry's chemistry is complicated by Camille's colleague and wing-woman, Léa Robert (Marthe...
Acorn TV went public with the official trailer for Cannes Confidential, a star-studded new drama series premiering on the streaming service this summer.
Shot on location in Cannes and starring French TV-drama actor Lucie Lucas, Jamie Bamber, and singer/actor Tamara Marthe (Profilage), the six-part series will premiere with the first two episodes on Monday, June 26 on Acorn TV, with two new episodes premiering weekly every Monday through July 10.
Created by Chris Murray, Cannes Confidential is "a high-concept detective series centered on the bicker-banter relationship between no-nonsense detective Camille Delmasse (Lucas) and charming international conman Harry King (Bamber)," the streaming service shared today.
"Thrown together solving crimes on the French Riviera, Camille and Harry's relationship lies at the heart of the show against a luxurious Cannes backdrop."
"Camille and Harry's chemistry is complicated by Camille's colleague and wing-woman, Léa Robert (Marthe...
- 5/23/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
"Cannes Confidential", set in the Cote d'Azur, was created by Chris Murray, as a new six-part crime drama TV series, directed by Camille Delamarre, starring Lucie Lucas, Jamie Bamber and Tamara Marthe, premiering June 26, 2023 on Acorn TV:
"... the new detective series follows no-nonsense detective 'Camille Delmasse' (Lucas) and international conman 'Harry King' (Bamber).
"Thrown together solving crimes on the French Riviera, Camille and Harry's relationship lies at the heart of the show against a luxurious Cannes backdrop.
"Camille and Harry's chemistry is complicated by Camille's colleague and wing-woman, 'Léa Robert' (Marthe), and a deal they make to free Camille's ex-'Chief of Police' father from corruption charges..."
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"... the new detective series follows no-nonsense detective 'Camille Delmasse' (Lucas) and international conman 'Harry King' (Bamber).
"Thrown together solving crimes on the French Riviera, Camille and Harry's relationship lies at the heart of the show against a luxurious Cannes backdrop.
"Camille and Harry's chemistry is complicated by Camille's colleague and wing-woman, 'Léa Robert' (Marthe), and a deal they make to free Camille's ex-'Chief of Police' father from corruption charges..."
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- 5/3/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Watch out Matthew Perry — Justin Trudeau is ready to fight!
The Canadian prime minister tweeted on Saturday morning that he’s ready for a rematch with the Friends star, who beat him up once when they attended elementary school at Rockcliffe Park Public School in Ottawa.
“I’ve been giving it some thought, and you know what, who hasn’t wanted to punch Chandler?” Trudeau, 45, wrote. “How about a rematch @MatthewPerry?”
Perry, who is “half-Canadian,” recounted their original fight during a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 15.
Although the 47-year-old actor was in fifth grade at the time — and...
The Canadian prime minister tweeted on Saturday morning that he’s ready for a rematch with the Friends star, who beat him up once when they attended elementary school at Rockcliffe Park Public School in Ottawa.
“I’ve been giving it some thought, and you know what, who hasn’t wanted to punch Chandler?” Trudeau, 45, wrote. “How about a rematch @MatthewPerry?”
Perry, who is “half-Canadian,” recounted their original fight during a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 15.
Although the 47-year-old actor was in fifth grade at the time — and...
- 4/1/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Matthew Perry might have been instrumental in Justin Trudeau becoming prime minister of Canada — at least he likes to think so.
The 47-year-old Friends alum, who is “half-Canadian,” revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday night that he and Trudeau once attended school together, although Perry was a few years ahead of him.
In fifth grade, Perry said he did something “I’m not proud of.”
“I was reminded this, my friend Chris Murray, who was also in the fifth grade in Canada, reminded me that we actually beat up Justin Trudeau,” he told Kimmel, 49.
He continued, “We both beat him up.
The 47-year-old Friends alum, who is “half-Canadian,” revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday night that he and Trudeau once attended school together, although Perry was a few years ahead of him.
In fifth grade, Perry said he did something “I’m not proud of.”
“I was reminded this, my friend Chris Murray, who was also in the fifth grade in Canada, reminded me that we actually beat up Justin Trudeau,” he told Kimmel, 49.
He continued, “We both beat him up.
- 3/16/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Matthew Perry says it was "pure jealousy" that led to him roughing up Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau when the two were in grade school together.
"My friend, Chris Murray, who was also in the fifth grade in Canada, reminded me that we actually beat up Justin Trudeau," the Friends star admitted while on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
While Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, was the prime minister of the country at the time, Perry -- who was 10 at the time -- said that wasn't the reason he decided to pick on his schoolmate. "I think he was excelling in a sport that we weren’t as [good at]," he quipped. "I think he was the only kid in school we could beat up."
Exclusive: Matt LeBlanc on His Friends Reunion With Matthew Perry -- It's Weird Not Running Lines With Him
"I’m not bragging about this," Perry was quick to clarify. "This is terrible, I was a stupid...
"My friend, Chris Murray, who was also in the fifth grade in Canada, reminded me that we actually beat up Justin Trudeau," the Friends star admitted while on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
While Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, was the prime minister of the country at the time, Perry -- who was 10 at the time -- said that wasn't the reason he decided to pick on his schoolmate. "I think he was excelling in a sport that we weren’t as [good at]," he quipped. "I think he was the only kid in school we could beat up."
Exclusive: Matt LeBlanc on His Friends Reunion With Matthew Perry -- It's Weird Not Running Lines With Him
"I’m not bragging about this," Perry was quick to clarify. "This is terrible, I was a stupid...
- 3/16/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Before Matthew Perry was a famous friend, he was busy beating up Justin Trudeau. As the sitcom star revealed during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wednesday night, he, the Canadian prime minister and a classmate were in elementary school together when the spat occurred. "I have a story about him that I'm not proud of...My friend Chris Murray who was also in the fifth grade in Canada reminded me we actually beat up Justin Trudeau," he began. According to his memory, the confrontation was sparked by "pure jealousy." "I think he was excelling in a sport," Perry said of the politician. "He was the only kid in school that we could beat up." ...
- 3/16/2017
- E! Online
Ashley Jensen will return as Agatha Raisin in an upcoming Sky1 series.
A full eight-part series has been commissioned by the channel, following last year's one-off Christmas special The Quiche of Death.
The quirky crime drama will shoot the hour-long episodes in the Cotswold in the summer.
Agatha Raisin is adapted from Mc Beaton's stories by writers Stewart Harcourt and Chris Murray.
Full casting has yet to be officially announced, but the Christmas special also starred Hermione Norris, Mathew Horne, Robert Bathurst, Katy Wix and Jamie Glover.
The Quiche of Death followed follows Agatha (Jensen), a PR whizz who gives up her life in London to move to the seemingly tranquil village of Carsley, but soon finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.
She inadvertently becomes a suspect in the murder case when she enters the village's annual quiche-making competition. She sets out to clear her name and solve the...
A full eight-part series has been commissioned by the channel, following last year's one-off Christmas special The Quiche of Death.
The quirky crime drama will shoot the hour-long episodes in the Cotswold in the summer.
Agatha Raisin is adapted from Mc Beaton's stories by writers Stewart Harcourt and Chris Murray.
Full casting has yet to be officially announced, but the Christmas special also starred Hermione Norris, Mathew Horne, Robert Bathurst, Katy Wix and Jamie Glover.
The Quiche of Death followed follows Agatha (Jensen), a PR whizz who gives up her life in London to move to the seemingly tranquil village of Carsley, but soon finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.
She inadvertently becomes a suspect in the murder case when she enters the village's annual quiche-making competition. She sets out to clear her name and solve the...
- 7/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Alfred Wertheimer, the photographer whose portraits of Elvis Presley documented the birth of a music legend, has died. Wertheimer, who was 85, died of natural causes Sunday at his New York apartment, said Chris Murray, who owns Washington, D.C's Govinda Gallery, which counts Wertheimer among its artists. Wertheimer was 26 when he was assigned to photograph the unknown 21-year-old singer. He traveled with Elvis from New York to Memphis by train and produced a series of now famous black-and-white portraits that were the subject of exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution and the Grammy Museum. "There has been no other photographer that...
- 10/22/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Alfred Wertheimer, the photographer whose portraits of Elvis Presley documented the birth of a music legend, has died. Wertheimer, who was 85, died of natural causes Sunday at his New York apartment, said Chris Murray, who owns Washington, D.C's Govinda Gallery which counts Wertheimer among its artists. Wertheimer was 26 when he was assigned to photograph the unknown 21-year-old singer. He traveled with Elvis from New York to Memphis by train and produced a series of now famous black and white portraits that were the subject of exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution and the Grammy Museum. "There has been no other...
- 10/22/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Alfred Wertheimer, the photographer whose portraits of Elvis Presley documented the birth of a music legend, has died. Wertheimer, who was 85, died of natural causes Sunday at his New York apartment, said Chris Murray, who owns Washington, D.C's Govinda Gallery, which counts Wertheimer among its artists. Wertheimer was 26 when he was assigned to photograph the unknown 21-year-old singer. He traveled with Elvis from New York to Memphis by train and produced a series of now famous black and white portraits that were the subject of exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution and the Grammy Museum. THR
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- 10/22/2014
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Murray laments the demise of independent cinemas and the rise of generic shopping centre multiplexes with their get ‘em in, bang ‘em out culture.
Punters visit the cinema for an exciting communal experience, not the ease of parking.
As the multiplex struggles to keep the candy bar traffic flowing, automated cogs pump out digital images and the passionate few who strive to make their independent exhibition houses a cultural beacon (The Ritz, The Astor, Chauvel and so on) face impending doom. It’s an education problem, to be honest.
Kids these days have no idea what it means to sit in a cinema where the environment is part of the experience. Moviegoers of past generations were spoilt and didn’t know it. They had choice with unique cinemas specialising in various genres and programming. Today it’s just a shopping mall with seemingly no celebratory effort. Get ‘em in and bang ‘em out.
Punters visit the cinema for an exciting communal experience, not the ease of parking.
As the multiplex struggles to keep the candy bar traffic flowing, automated cogs pump out digital images and the passionate few who strive to make their independent exhibition houses a cultural beacon (The Ritz, The Astor, Chauvel and so on) face impending doom. It’s an education problem, to be honest.
Kids these days have no idea what it means to sit in a cinema where the environment is part of the experience. Moviegoers of past generations were spoilt and didn’t know it. They had choice with unique cinemas specialising in various genres and programming. Today it’s just a shopping mall with seemingly no celebratory effort. Get ‘em in and bang ‘em out.
- 12/16/2011
- by Brooke Hemphill
- Encore Magazine
Chris Murray proposes an ingenious plan to help fund local screen productions with the naughty dollar.
It has recently come to light that the Hungarian government has some innovative ideas for supporting their local film industry. By introducing three different taxes, our European friends plan to channel funds into local productions and ailing art house cinemas.
The first tax would apply to local porn websites; another, a three per cent tax on multiplex tickets, to funnel into art house exhibition; and finally a general 20 per cent tax break on foreign productions.
According to Variety, the latter has so far generated a Us$98 million injection into the local economy via the miniseries World Without End, The Borgias and feature film 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves. This is on top of income from Brad Pitt’s Us$125m budgeted zombie flick World War Z which is currently shooting in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.
It has recently come to light that the Hungarian government has some innovative ideas for supporting their local film industry. By introducing three different taxes, our European friends plan to channel funds into local productions and ailing art house cinemas.
The first tax would apply to local porn websites; another, a three per cent tax on multiplex tickets, to funnel into art house exhibition; and finally a general 20 per cent tax break on foreign productions.
According to Variety, the latter has so far generated a Us$98 million injection into the local economy via the miniseries World Without End, The Borgias and feature film 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves. This is on top of income from Brad Pitt’s Us$125m budgeted zombie flick World War Z which is currently shooting in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.
- 11/22/2011
- by Brooke Hemphill
- Encore Magazine
Subscribers to Encore magazine will this week receive the first new look edition following a major redesign.
The relaunch – one of the most significant in the title’s three decades – sees Encore remain focused on the screen industry, and widened to include content creation across other media too.
The pagination of Encore has been doubled as part of the relaunch.
Features in the first new edition include an in depth examination of Australia’s breakfast television shows, an on set visit to The Celebrity Apprentice, Bob Ellis asking whether Romper Stomper has stood the test of time and an interview with Trop Fest boss John Polson.
Regular columnists include Popcorn Taxi’s Chris Murray who discusses film funding and Ben Shepherd who examines how to get investment in online video production. The In Production section of Encore has also been doubled in size.
As a special offer, until next week...
The relaunch – one of the most significant in the title’s three decades – sees Encore remain focused on the screen industry, and widened to include content creation across other media too.
The pagination of Encore has been doubled as part of the relaunch.
Features in the first new edition include an in depth examination of Australia’s breakfast television shows, an on set visit to The Celebrity Apprentice, Bob Ellis asking whether Romper Stomper has stood the test of time and an interview with Trop Fest boss John Polson.
Regular columnists include Popcorn Taxi’s Chris Murray who discusses film funding and Ben Shepherd who examines how to get investment in online video production. The In Production section of Encore has also been doubled in size.
As a special offer, until next week...
- 11/21/2011
- by Tim Burrowes
- Encore Magazine
Popcorn Taxi’s Chris Murray suggests a taxi service and pie van could keep the industry moving – an industry that should be founded on ingenuity and creativity rather than politics.
It would seem, based on serial offenders to the numerous blogs in and around the Australian Film Industry, that as a generalisation, filmmakers have a lot of time on their hands.
Unless you’ve succumbed to the evils of commercial TV, or worse still, commercials themselves, you’ll be one of the countless many touting their writing/directing abilities to funding bodies as the 120-page screenplay to your feature film Independent-genre-feature-with-commercial-potential-that-still-adheres-to-a-distinctly-Australian-sensibility sits atop a desk (or indeed buried under numerous coffee rings) in every Govt department.
You spend most of your time scouring the ‘interwebs’ for news of what jargon is being sprouted at industry workshops and how the producer offset is that one step closer to being as easy...
It would seem, based on serial offenders to the numerous blogs in and around the Australian Film Industry, that as a generalisation, filmmakers have a lot of time on their hands.
Unless you’ve succumbed to the evils of commercial TV, or worse still, commercials themselves, you’ll be one of the countless many touting their writing/directing abilities to funding bodies as the 120-page screenplay to your feature film Independent-genre-feature-with-commercial-potential-that-still-adheres-to-a-distinctly-Australian-sensibility sits atop a desk (or indeed buried under numerous coffee rings) in every Govt department.
You spend most of your time scouring the ‘interwebs’ for news of what jargon is being sprouted at industry workshops and how the producer offset is that one step closer to being as easy...
- 10/5/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
October 30 officially sees Margaret and David turn 25. Of course not physically, as that would just be a little odd, but figuratively as this dynamic duo of film reviewing majesty in this ‘sad sorry-ass town’ (thanks Jay Katz) chalk-up a quarter century in debating the fruits of cinematic achievement so we know how to part with our hard-earned.
By Chris Murray – Popcorn Taxi
It must be noted I have an acute dislike for the majority of film reviewers. The griminess of their trade, the egocentric nature of personal missions overshadowing the craft, and the shallow deliveries designed to impress their peers rather than the public. You’d think the pricks actually made movies for a living instead of merely watching the art of others. I should know having spent thousands of hours in the dark alongside as they scribble away and whine about how ‘flat out’ they are sitting down for living.
By Chris Murray – Popcorn Taxi
It must be noted I have an acute dislike for the majority of film reviewers. The griminess of their trade, the egocentric nature of personal missions overshadowing the craft, and the shallow deliveries designed to impress their peers rather than the public. You’d think the pricks actually made movies for a living instead of merely watching the art of others. I should know having spent thousands of hours in the dark alongside as they scribble away and whine about how ‘flat out’ they are sitting down for living.
- 9/21/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Video Hits is gone.
Sure, it didn’t exactly push the envelope culturally; nor even open one to reveal a letter of authenticity to the millions of kids who’ve watched religiously as their favourite artists strut about. But what it did do was be a vehicle in which one could travel the musical airwaves on the idiot box in the comfort of pajamas prior to indulging the great Aussie weekend.
Plus, it was a part of ‘the circuit’; you know, a guaranteed bit of airtime for PR types with their travelling VIP from the entertainment industry.
Now where to go; The 7Pm Project, The Morning Show, Kerry-Anne, The Circle!?
Seriously?
What does this really mean? It means commercial TV programming doesn’t give a fuck about youth. Nor about the wonder of creative television programming that expanded the imaginations of youngsters. When I was a kid we dreamt of riding shotgun with Michael Knight,...
Sure, it didn’t exactly push the envelope culturally; nor even open one to reveal a letter of authenticity to the millions of kids who’ve watched religiously as their favourite artists strut about. But what it did do was be a vehicle in which one could travel the musical airwaves on the idiot box in the comfort of pajamas prior to indulging the great Aussie weekend.
Plus, it was a part of ‘the circuit’; you know, a guaranteed bit of airtime for PR types with their travelling VIP from the entertainment industry.
Now where to go; The 7Pm Project, The Morning Show, Kerry-Anne, The Circle!?
Seriously?
What does this really mean? It means commercial TV programming doesn’t give a fuck about youth. Nor about the wonder of creative television programming that expanded the imaginations of youngsters. When I was a kid we dreamt of riding shotgun with Michael Knight,...
- 8/9/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
In the lead up to June’s EncoreLive Conference we conducted an indepth, industry-wide survey into the mood of the sector. At the conference the results were revealed before a panel of industry experts to discuss the findings and give their professional views and opinions.
The Panel
Antony I Ginnane: President of Spaa, based in Los Angeles and Melbourne. He has produced over 60 feature films and mini-series.
Peter Castaldi: Consultant to producers & distributors through company Pack Screen. He has worked in the film industry for 34 years.
Lisa French: Associate Professor in Cinema, Media and Communications at Rmit as well as being an author.
Chris Murray: Creative Director of Popcorn Taxi. He also launched and edited Empire Magazine in Australia.
Section 1: the state of the industry
Section 2: the screen agencies
Section 3: Australian television industry...
The Panel
Antony I Ginnane: President of Spaa, based in Los Angeles and Melbourne. He has produced over 60 feature films and mini-series.
Peter Castaldi: Consultant to producers & distributors through company Pack Screen. He has worked in the film industry for 34 years.
Lisa French: Associate Professor in Cinema, Media and Communications at Rmit as well as being an author.
Chris Murray: Creative Director of Popcorn Taxi. He also launched and edited Empire Magazine in Australia.
Section 1: the state of the industry
Section 2: the screen agencies
Section 3: Australian television industry...
- 7/27/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
A Scottish University has introduced a degree in comic books. Dundee University is offering a one-year master's in the subject through its English department, BBC News reports. The city of Dundee has a strong comic book heritage as the home of Dandy and Beano publisher DC Thomson. The institute stated that the degree is founded on "strong local traditions". Under the guidance of Dr Chris Murray, one of Britain's leading authorities on comics, students will study the medium's impact on art, literature and pop culture. It will also include workshops on illustration and script writing to help aspiring creators. "This is a very exciting time for comics scholarship, and I am delighted (more)...
- 6/6/2011
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Govinda Gallery director Chris Murray. Photo courtesy of the Govinda Gallery Archive. One day, while driving through Washington, D.C., Chris Murray passed a property with a “For Rent” sign in Georgetown. On a whim, with no business plan, Murray rented the space. Since his two best friends were artists, he decided to open an art gallery. This year, Murray’s impulse, the Govinda Gallery, is celebrating its 34th anniversary on 34th Street in Georgetown. According to Murray, this also makes his venture the most longest-lived art gallery in one location in the history of D.C. To get an idea of the venue’s rich history, all one needs to do is walk into Murray’s office. The photos and books scattered around the room offer a visual archive of the projects Murray has taken on and the people who have passed through Govinda’s door. Andy Warhol’s...
- 12/18/2009
- Vanity Fair
Not since the Streamy Awards have we seen this many web series stars in one place. Ok not really, but with the fourth season of The Temp Life, the Spherion-backed comedy about life inside a dreadful NY temp agency kicking off today, the cast is loaded up with notable web series stars. The casting moves are signs this four-year old web show is growing up with the medium in which it plays. Call it Web TV's version of keiretsu. Creator Wilson Cleveland, Cjp Communications' Head of Digital Media, built the show back in 2006 for the firm's client Spherion. Incidentally, Cleveland also stars in the The Temp Life, as Nick “Trouble” Chiapetta, the once-ceo of Commodity Staffing, the shoddy agency. This new season picks up with some major changes once Chiapetta returns to office after a 33-week Awol. Notable guest (web) stars: Thom Woodley — co-creator and star of All's Faire, The 'Burg and Vuguru's The All-for-Nots.
- 11/16/2009
- by Marc Hustvedt
- Tubefilter.com
Do you know what a Hedge Fund is? I don’t. And neither do the boys at the Claude S. Dutchy, LLC hedge fund. But, damnit, they’re determined to make it rich enough to race Lamborghinis, orbit earth in space, swim with their pet mako sharks and have orgies! Or so, Claude says in episode two of this uneven, yet satisfying web series, Hedge Fund. Creator, writer and director Chris Murray conceived the idea a couple of years ago, ‘while the economy was strong and money was flowing’ about four slackers without a clue who decide for no good reason to start a hedge fund. The boys operate out of their one bedroom apartment in Manhattan concocting angles to success that include uber-skinny jeans, croissandwiches and one bogus ten million dollar promissory note. The brains behind the operation, Claude Thornbush, played by Tyler Evans, gets the bright idea in...
- 8/31/2009
- by Jonathan Hludzinski
- Tubefilter.com
Writer/creator Chris Murray is gaining some market share in the web series world by offering folks a clever approach to comedy, in Hedge Fund. Produced by the eponymous Hedge Fund Productions, the show introduces a new, blundering “boys club” whose members aspire to be Masters of the Universe under the banner of Claude S. Dutchy, LLC. Most people don’t understand what a hedge fund is (including, sometimes, the SEC) and all the intricacies involved with this type of investment structure. Don’t worry. Neither do these guys. The white-collar crew sits cross-legged in the middle of the Great Recession and don’t rely on any actual managing. Instead, they put a heavy lean on management slogans like Bstpk (Blood, Sweat, Tears and Product Knowledge) and the most important assets an financial guru can have are tight investments of skinny jeans and croissan’wiches. The show opens with actor...
- 7/16/2009
- by Heather J. Taylor
- Tilzy.tv
The Beastie Boys aren’t exactly movie related, but their music videos (some by Spike Jonze) have inspired very cinematic images. Gallery 1988 has a Beatie Boys inspired art show titled “Under the Influence” at their Los Angeles gallery, which will be open until January 29th 2009. I thought we’d take a look at some of our favorite pieces (particularly the more sci-fi and 70’s movie inspired pieces) from the show.
The piece above is from /Film favorite Eric Tan. You might remember Tan’s work on some of the conceptual Pixar posters a while back. “Fly To Tokyo” is inspired by the old vacation posters. The original art is sold, but 123 limited edition prints are available on archival paper for $100 each. Contact Gallery1988 for more details (gallery1988@aol.com or 323-937-7088). More art after the jump.
Augie Pagan “Sabotaged” acrylic on panel 24 x 24 inches $2,000.00
Chris Murray “Sabotage” acrylic, mixed...
The piece above is from /Film favorite Eric Tan. You might remember Tan’s work on some of the conceptual Pixar posters a while back. “Fly To Tokyo” is inspired by the old vacation posters. The original art is sold, but 123 limited edition prints are available on archival paper for $100 each. Contact Gallery1988 for more details (gallery1988@aol.com or 323-937-7088). More art after the jump.
Augie Pagan “Sabotaged” acrylic on panel 24 x 24 inches $2,000.00
Chris Murray “Sabotage” acrylic, mixed...
- 1/19/2009
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
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