TheRealGilliamFan - A blog about all things Terry Gilliam

Happy Valentine's Day from Terry Gilliam

2012-02-14T08:11:00.000-08:00

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Terry Gilliam's La Damnation de Faust Opens Teatro Massimo 2012 Season

2012-01-24T09:57:00.000-08:00

Terry Gilliam's interpretation of Hector Berlioz' La Damnation de Faust inaugurated the opera season at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo on Sunday with much applause. Gilliam packed in a strong visionary spectacle, full of colors and projections, as is the style of the nonpareil director. "In the Kristallnacht scene, one of the darkest episodes in human history, when the Nazi soldiers,

Details on The Wholly Family Screening, Live Q&A, and Meet Terry Gilliam Contest

2012-01-19T10:17:00.000-08:00

Hi kids. If the previous post was confusing, I'm here to clear a few things up for you! SCREENING/Q&A 1) On January 23rd, the interview with Peter Bradshaw will be liveblogged at 19:00 (7pm) GMT from --> This Page <-- 2) Then at 19:45 (7:45pm) GMT, The Wholly Family will screen (in English as it was filmed) via the Distrify Player on --> This Page <-- for the low, low price of only £1.99

P.S. Terry Gilliam is now on Twitter

2012-01-17T18:22:00.000-08:00

@terrygilliamweb

Terry Gilliam Talks The Wholly Family with The Guardian

2012-01-17T17:49:00.000-08:00

Terry Gilliam sat down with The Guardian's Xan Brooks to talk about The Wholly Family, Don Quixote, Mr. Vertigo, the eternal waiting room for the next project, working his way down, the grave, sacrificial victims and playing on Facebook…

Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family: Live Screening, On Demand, Win Your Chance to Meet the Man!

2012-01-13T13:54:00.000-08:00

The Guardian will be screening Terry Gilliam's new short The Wholly Family live on the site on January 23rd (19:45 GMT). There will also be a live blogged interview with Terry Gilliam and Guardian film critic, Peter Bradshaw (19:00 GMT), plus a Q&A with the chance to ask questions to the man himself. This online event is coinciding with a screening event happening at the Guardian's offices in

Terry Gilliam's 'The Damnation of Faust' Moves to Palermo

2011-12-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

Straight from the horse's mouth! Berlioz' The Damnation of Faust, directed by Terry Gilliam, moves to Palermo, Italy in 2012. The production begins rehearsals this week and will open at Teatro Massimo on January 22, 2012 with six performances, running until January 29th. No word yet as to whether the London cast will revive their roles or the production will be recast. Given the time frame, it

A Christmas Greeting from Terry Gilliam

2011-12-16T13:10:00.000-08:00

Enjoy this Christmas card from the one, the only, Terry Gilliam. Posted today by the one, the only Terry Gilliam, on his new and official Facebook page. If you haven't already, go hit "Like" and yes, you too can interact with him :))))))

Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family Wins European Film Award

2011-12-03T15:37:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's sound. Best I could do, kids :)

Terry Gilliam Official Facebook Page

2011-12-02T13:41:00.000-08:00

Terry Gilliam now has an official Facebook page! Like Like Like Like Like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Terry Gilliam in Rimini for the Fellini Award

2011-12-01T18:57:00.000-08:00

Freelance photographer Federico Ghiani, and Lorenzo Ciani and Sergio De Blasi of GHH Production met with Terry Gilliam while he was in Rimini receiving the Fellini Award (and what better recipient than Gilliam!?) It looks like fun was had by all. Thanks for the video, guys :))))

Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family on Facebook

2011-11-28T22:51:00.000-08:00

Guess what kids? It seems some wonderful soul has created a Facebook page for The Wholly Family. Not sure if it's an "official" page or a fan page. Nevertheless, log in and hit "Like!" <---- p.s. and click this pic if you'd like to see it larger :))))

Terry Gilliam's Q&A at Aero Theatre in Santa Monica (Nov 10, 2011)

2011-11-27T17:50:00.000-08:00

This is a really entertaining Q&A. Take that, God! John… sounds like he's talking about you at the beginning of video #4 ;) 1 2 3 4

Happy Birthday Terry Gilliam!!!!

2011-11-22T08:37:00.000-08:00

Hey folks, time once again to celebrate! Terry Gilliam turns 71 today! I've decided that creating a video two years in row might make Gilly think me derivative of my own self...which I would be... so, instead, enjoy this quiz! Test your Gilliam film knowledge and try not to cheat! AND A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TERRY!!!!!

Announcing the Launch of the OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF TERRY GILLIAM

2011-10-31T00:08:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Phil Stubbs at Dreams Fanzine for the heads up on this! The OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF TERRY GILLIAM has just been launched, where, as Phil tells me, The Wholly Family can be seen in due course. Happy, happy, joy, joy!!

Terry Gilliam Interviewed at Abu Dhabi Film Festival

2011-10-22T02:10:00.000-07:00

Radio 2's Mark Pendergast interviews Terry Gilliam at Abu Dhabi Film Festival earlier this week. Radio 2 Terry Gilliam interviewed by Sparky (mp3)

Terry Gilliam on The Wholly Family at Abu Dhabi Film Festival

2011-10-22T02:08:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family had its Middle East Premiere at Abu Dhabi Film Festival this week.

Terry Gilliam on The Wholly Family Composer Daniele Sepe

2011-10-15T05:35:00.000-07:00

Extract from the press conference in Napoli.

‪Terry Gilliam Interview at Special BAFTA Screening- The Wholly Family‬

2011-10-15T05:07:00.000-07:00

Director Terry Gilliam talks to LeicesterSquareTV at a special BAFTA screening of his new short film The Wholly Family. The film is also a part of the short film section at the 55th BFI London Film Festival 2011. Terry talks about the inspiration for the short and what it was like to film in Italy on the busy streets of Naples. Terry also talks about the possibility of a return to the big

The Reality of Terry Gilliam

2011-10-01T16:49:00.000-07:00

Interviews with actress Katherine Helmond (Time Bandits, Brazil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas), actor John Neville (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen), producer/co-producer Patrick Cassavetti (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Brazil), and film critics Bruce Kirkland (Toronto Sun) and Denis Seguin (Screen International).

NO NAUGHTY BITS Midweek Two for One

2011-09-19T16:37:00.000-07:00

Don't miss Hampstead Theatre's midweek two-for-one tickets promotion tomorrow and Wednesday for Steve Thompson's No Naughty Bits — an imaginative retelling of the landmark case between Monty Python's Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin, and US network television. Quote 'MONTYP' when booking.

The Life of Brian/Jesus: Turning Biblical Doctrine on its Head

2011-09-16T00:14:00.000-07:00

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No Naughty Bits: How smutty British childish humour took on corporate America and won

2011-09-15T15:37:00.000-07:00

GUEST BLOG BY JOHN WOOD WARNING: This production may contain naughty bits. Running until 15 October 2011 Tickets: Hampstead Theatre Box Office No Naughty Bits at the Hampstead Theatre is much more than a documentary about the landmark legal battle between Monty Python and ABC Network Television in 1975. It's about the rights and wrongs of censorship (I wonder what Mary Whitehouse would

I Just Told Terry Gilliam "I Love You!!"

2011-09-13T12:41:00.000-07:00

Is this news? I don't care! I just received a call from my lovely friend and blog affiliate, John Wood, who is at this moment attending his second viewing of Hampstead Theatre's No Naughty Bits. Tonight is the press night; and during the intermission, John calls me up, tracks down Gilly and hands him the phone. OMG! Gilliam says to me that he is about to go back in (to the theatre) and watch a

First Look: Hampstead Theatre's "No Naughty Bits"

2011-09-10T14:33:00.000-07:00

No Naughty Bits: A story of strained Anglo-American relations, the Anglo-American cultural divide, authors' and artists' moral rights, artistic integrity, rude words, copyright law, Idaho, the 1970s, the BBC, censorship, the Golden Age of Balooning, washing your naughty bits, almost missing Christmas, court cases, and "zany" British humour that made legal history. Is one tit or one

Hampstead Theatre's World Premiere of No Naughty Bits

2011-09-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hampstead Theatre kicks off its 2011/2012 Season with the world premiere of Steve Thompson’s hilarious new play, No Naughty Bits. Helmed by Hampstead Theatre Artistic Director Edward Hall, No Naughty Bits re-imagines Monty Python's landmark U.S. case concerning freedom of expression and the safeguarding of artistic integrity. As Monty Python's Flying Circus appears on American network TV for

We can't stop here. This is bat country.

2011-09-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

The rules of the game are laid down…

2011-08-31T06:52:00.000-07:00

Test Your Terry Gilliam Knowledge!

2011-08-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

Test your knowledge of Terry Gilliam trivia. This is the first quiz, so it will be easy! Be sure to scroll your mouse over to see the full question and 4 answer options. Good luck! NB: If you'd like to see the answers or results, you have to take the test first! Click "More" to see how you fare against other test takers :D Quizzes by Quibblo.com |

Terry Gilliam at BIG SCREEN - New Hope for THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE… and Something Else?

2011-08-20T07:42:00.000-07:00

I love a good mystery. Don't you? Terry Gilliam was at the first edition of Empire Presents BIG SCREEN last week where he gave a panel discussion and apparently an interview later in the week. You can read a summary of the panel discussion highlights over at Bleeding Cool. I won't prattle on (too much), but take note of some interesting things he said in the most recent interview in the video

Terry Gilliam at Empire Presents BIG SCREEN

2011-08-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Empire Magazine has launched it's first ever edition of BIG SCREEN live movie event. "A celebration of film and a feast for fans everywhere," BIG SCREEN has confirmed Terry Gilliam will be part of the Sunday roster, where he'll take part in a special session to be held at the Indig02. If you're going to be in or around South East London, it's a great opportunity for you to see the Python legend

Terry Gilliam, The Accidental Animator (Animators of Film and Television)

2011-08-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

Calling all Terry Gilliam animation fans. Author Noell Wolfgram Evans has written a new book you will most definitely find of interest, titled ANIMATORS OF FILM AND TELEVISION. The book examines a number of animators, directors and writers who have affected animation and in turn, popular culture. Some of the figures profiled include Frank Tashlin, Ed Benedict, Michael Maltese, George Newall,

Terry Gilliam to be Immortalized in John Myatt Painting

2011-08-06T11:53:00.000-07:00

Artist John Myatt, famed as “the biggest art fraud of the 20th century” and host of Sky Art’s Mastering the Art, Virgin Virtuosos, Brush with Fame and Fame in the Frame, will be painting six new portraits for Season 2 of Fame in the Frame, coming this September. In this series, celebrities dress up as the character from a famous portrait and sit for Myatt. Among next season's six famous faces

Terry Gilliam's THE FISHER KING Gets 2011 Blu-ray Release

2011-08-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

Image Entertainment, an integrated home entertainment company, have announced that they are planning a November 8th Blu-ray release of Terry Gilliam's THE FISHER KING, starring Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl and Amanda Plummer. Details on region coding and extras are yet unknown. What we do know is that the Blu-ray will be a single disc release, in 1.85:1.

Terry Gilliam's July 26th Q&A at Era New Horizons Film Fest

2011-07-28T06:38:00.000-07:00

Check out a snippet of Gilliam's Q&A two days ago at Era New Horizons Film Fest. If you’re in search of a verbal confirmation that Gilliam is working on a script adaptation of Mr. Vertigo, straight from the horse’s mouth… here ya go ;) Thanks to my friend Kazimierz who reported back from the film fest two days ago. And thanks to Bruttenholm for this video find! Watch more of the Q&A at

Terry Gilliam's July 27th Q&A at Era New Horizons Film Fest

2011-07-28T06:37:00.000-07:00

Check out four snippets of Gilliam's Q&A yesterday at Era New Horizons Film Fest. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Terry Gilliam Working on a New Script Based on "Mr. Vertigo"

2011-07-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

Yesterday in a Q&A at Era New Horizons Film Festival, Terry Gilliam let it slip out that he is working on a script based on the novel "Mr. Vertigo" by Paul Auster. "I got a book. It's called Mr. Vertigo by Paul Auster. And I'm actually working on a script of it at the moment. Doesn't mean it will be a film; but I'm working on a script."

A Glimpse of Terry Gilliam at Era New Horizons Film Fest

2011-07-26T20:46:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam is one of the stars of the 11th edition of Era New Horizons Film Fest in Wroclaw, Poland. The "dangerous worlds of imagination" of the ex-Python fascinated the audience yesterday. Check out some video coverage...

Terry Gilliam to Star in New BBC Mockumentary

2011-07-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

This morning, Chortle.co.uk has reported that Terry Gilliam, alongside Simon Callow and Alex MacQueen, will star in "The Cricklewood Greats," a BBC mockumentary about fictional forgotten film stars, directed by Peter Capaldi, and co-written by Capaldi and Tony Roche. More news as I get it.....

Terry Gilliam Retrospective at Era New Horizons Film Festival

2011-07-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

Era New Horizons Film Festival in Wroclaw, Poland will be featuring retrospectives this year of Terry Gilliam, Bruno Dumont, Anja Breien, Jack Smith, Andrzej Munk and Mariusz Wilczyński. The festival runs July 21-31, with most screenings beginning today. Era New Horizons Film Festival will also be premiering a new book titled "Wunderkamera. Terry Gilliam's Cinema," edited by Kubą Mikurdą.

New York Premiere of Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family

2011-07-15T13:46:00.000-07:00

Last night, Boffi Soho and Pasta Garofalo (the film's producer) played host to the New York Premiere Presentation of Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY. A small gathering for press and invited guests, Garofalo knows how to throw one heck of a pasta-afterparty with Garofalo pasta served up by Chef Joe Ciminera. If you've not yet tried their pasta, I highly recommend you do. Following the New

Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL, Universal Studios Blu-ray Release

2011-07-13T09:07:00.000-07:00

At long last, here are the deets of Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL which was released on Blu-ray yesterday by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Format: AC-3, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen Video Resolution: 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (original) Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French: DTS 2.0 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish Playback: Region

Terry Jones (that's right, Jones) Needs YOU

2011-07-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

Monty Python's Terry Jones has a project in the works and he needs YOU to pitch in. He's working on a book titled EVIL MACHINES, to be published through Unbound. And that's where YOU come in. Unbound book projects rely on 'crowd-funding' which means you donate, starting at as little as £10 and you get your name listed in the back of the book. Very cool. Depending on your level of support, you can

Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family at Ischia Film Festival

2011-07-07T13:55:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam's new short film produced by Pasta Garofalo and filmed in Naples, THE WHOLLY FAMILY, is currently making rounds on the festival circuit in Italy. Its next stop will be the 9th edition of Ischia Global Film & Music Festival. Located off the coast of Naples, the island of Ischia is home to the festival which is "the heart of the 'Cinema & Territory’ project created by Michelangelo

Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family at Umbria Film Festival

2011-07-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

This evening, actress Cristiana Capotondi and director Terry Gilliam will present THE WHOLLY FAMILY at Piazza Fortebraccio as part of the 15th edition of the Umbria Film Festival. In addition, "spaghetti in the square" sponsored by the film's producer Pasta Garofalo will take place at 7:30 PM. Umbria Film Festival, held annually in Montone in an open-air cinema setting, showcases Italian and

Terry Gilliam Video Diary at ISTANCOOL: Wisdom of Crowds

2011-06-28T14:34:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Mu Tunc at Diary of Mu, the ISTANCOOL DIARY exclusive "Wisdom of Crowds" features Terry Gilliam, Tilda Swinton, Kirsten Dunst, Courtney Love, Haider Ackermann and more...

Terry Gilliam Parties on La Croisette

2011-06-25T23:53:00.000-07:00

Yahoo! Scene caught up with Terry Gilliam recently at "some kind of advertising festival" on the Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes, France. What was he doing there? We don't know but we can assume he's got something up his sleeve... like perhaps seeking out new funding sources for Don Quixote or Defective Detective? He was his usual cheeky self; here's what he had to say...

Terry Gilliam's THE DAMNATION OF FAUST Moves to Antwerp in 2012

2011-06-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

THE DAMNATION OF FAUST, a co-production of the English National Opera in London and Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp, Belgium, will be the 2012-2013 season opener for Vlaamse Opera. The production, which will open in September 2012, will feature an entirely new cast and once again, Terry Gilliam will direct the 5-week rehearsal process.

Holy Flying Circus! BBC4 Dramedy Film Chronicles Life of Brian Controversy

2011-06-22T10:57:00.000-07:00

BBC News has recently announced a comedy-drama movie written by Tony Roche, detailing the controversy surrounding the release of MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN (1979). The film commissioned by the BBC, titled HOLY FLYING CIRCUS, will run about 90 minutes in length and it is said, will "incorporate surreal cutaways including puppetry and animation." The film will be directed by Owen Harris and

TIME BANDITS Screening at The Old Royal Naval College

2011-06-13T14:55:00.000-07:00

My gosh, Americans, the Brits just do things so much better than we do, don't they? Check this out. The Lexi Cinema in London sponsors a roaming pop-up cinema called The Nomad. It's kind of like the Bookmobile (remember that, kids?) and Dr. Parnassus' traveling Imaginarium, all rolled into one. The Nomad will be rolling into London's The Old Royal Naval College to offer up an open-air

Terry Gilliam - Staging the Unstageable - Berlioz' The Damnation of Faust

2011-06-02T16:01:00.000-07:00

About two weeks prior to the opening, The Guardian's Andrew Dickson sat down with a freshly shorn (lookin' good) Terry Gilliam, as well as the stars of THE DAMNATION OF FAUST, Christopher Purves, Peter Hoare and Christine Rice. In this brief interview, Gilliam talks about staging the unstageable. Also included here are a few glimpses of the piece in performance. And hopefully in addition to the

Terry Gilliam Hangs Out At ISTANCOOL This Week

2011-05-27T11:56:00.000-07:00

Maestro Gilliam is one busy guy this week. Following the premiere in Italy of THE WHOLLY FAMILY, he has traveled to Istanbul, Turkey for this year's edition of ISTANCOOL Istanbul International Festival of Culture, a festival of art, design, dance, fashion, literature, film and music. Held a little early this year, from May 27-29, 2011, the festival opened today with "Conversations with the

Terry Gilliam: "I'm a boy made of wood"

2011-05-27T11:38:00.000-07:00

While in Italy for the premiere of his new short film THE WHOLLY FAMILY, Terry Gilliam sat down with the co-host of "Parla con me," Serena Dandini. Following the intro by Elio e le Storie Tese, fronted by lead singer Stefano Belisari who performed his rendition of The Lumberjack song, Gilliam and Dandini sat down and chatted, both in Italian and English. If you're bilingual it helps; but even if

First Review: Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY

2011-05-25T17:11:00.000-07:00

This evening Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY, starring Cristiana Capotondi, Douglas Dean, Nicolas Connolly and Sergio Solli, premiered in Italy as well as online worldwide in a special limited screening. While I'd rather have been in Rome, I took my "seat" for the online broadcast. Let me get this out of the way first: Though the short was filmed with English speaking actors, tonight's

Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY Premieres in Rome

2011-05-24T07:44:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam should be on his way soon to Rome where his new short film THE WHOLLY FAMILY will premiere on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The Rome premiere will take place tomorrow evening at Villa Piccolomini, concurrently with the special online world premiere. Earlier in the day, Gilliam will be on hand to give a press conference at NUCT International School of Cinema and Television located

THE WHOLLY FAMILY Official Trailer

2011-05-19T07:31:00.000-07:00

Check out the official trailer for Terry Gilliam's new short film THE WHOLLY FAMILY.

Online World Premiere of Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY

2011-05-14T15:10:00.000-07:00

Update 5/15/2011 Phil Stubbs over at DREAMS Fanzine has just posted a new exclusive interview (part II of the FAUST interview he did with Gilliam in April), discussing THE WHOLLY FAMILY as well as Gilliam's future film plans. Go have a read! Terry Gilliam's new short film produced by Pasta Garofalo, THE WHOLLY FAMILY, will have its world premiere online via multicast — and seats are limited. To

The Audience Responds to Terry Gilliam's THE DAMNATION OF FAUST

2011-05-11T07:54:00.000-07:00

The critics are one thing, but then there's the audience. Here's some feedback from the audience on opening night of ENO's production of Berlioz' THE DAMNATION OF FAUST. Also, check out this firsthand account of the opening written by my friend at Uptone blog.

Meet the Cast, Crew & Production Team of THE DAMNATION OF FAUST

2011-05-03T05:42:00.000-07:00

Three days until opening night for ENO's THE DAMNATION OF FAUST, directed by the one and only Terry Gilliam!!!! With just 10 performances total, THE DAMNATION OF FAUST will run at the London Coliseum from May 6th to June 7th, 2011. Book your tickets now at the ENO Website or call 0871 911 0200.

More Behind the Scenes of Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY

2011-04-28T10:05:00.000-07:00

Just 18 Days 'Til Curtain!

2011-04-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam had the first full run through of The Damnation of Faust this weekend. And it was so blindingly good he had to rest his eyes for the remainder of the day.

Is Gilliam Fit for Faust?

2011-04-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

In following the information trail on the net, I've noticed a certain amount of opposition among select opera fans who question the readiness of a filmmaker to take on live theatre in the form of opera. This is understandable, and in many cases would be a justified concern. But I don't think this handful of naysayers are too familiar - if at all - with Gilliam's work. I've always found

Can You Find Gilliam?

2011-04-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

These creations were all made by my lovely friend Arkennedy. The object of the game is pretty self-explanatory..... Can you find Gilliam among the crowd? Click on the pics and have a go. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12

First Look: Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY Behind the Scenes Video

2011-04-09T05:21:00.000-07:00

As mentioned earlier, THE WHOLLY FAMILY is due to be released this May (and a big thank you to Amalia at Garofalo for the continued updates). Check out some behind the scenes video of the filming.

First Look: Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY Film Stills

2011-04-09T05:15:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam & Tom Waits in Voice Cast of "The Monster of Nix"

2011-04-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

This just in: Terry Gilliam and Tom Waits have lent their voices to Dutch artist/director Rosto's animated short musical film, THE MONSTER OF NIX. Gilliam is voicing the character of the Ranger who "locks himself up in terror in his forest cabin.” And Waits provides the voice for Virgil, one of the main characters - "a terrifying giant pitch-black swallow." Of Gilliam's singing, Rosto said,

It's Time For Some Retro Gilliam - From Paper to Film

2011-04-06T10:55:00.000-07:00

This clip is taken from the 1991 documentary "From Paper to Film." Eight filmmakers speak about their relationship to the storyboard. This clip is Terry Gilliam's segment, which was filmed in 1989. Gilliam is primarily discussing BARON MUNCHAUSEN and preparations for his never-to-be realized take on WATCHMEN, with some mentions of working on TIME BANDITS as well.

TIME BANDITS Franchise Reboot???

2011-04-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

According to Variety, "yes." To Whom It May Concern, Please reconsider the travesty it would be to "refashion" a classic work of art into a mainstream franchise "reboot." In today's world of endless remakes, I realize how tempting it may be to jump on that ol' reboot bandwagon… especially during these times of such economic uncertainty. But I beseech you: dare to be different.

Terry Gilliam Wants You To Go To Hell...

2011-03-31T08:10:00.000-07:00

...and he doesn't like Faust.

Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL Blu-Ray Release

2011-03-30T16:34:00.000-07:00

At long last, Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL is set to be released on Blu-ray. Universal Studios Home Entertainment is planning a July 14 release date. Included bonus features are not yet known, but we do know that BRAZIL will be presented in 1080p HD and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.

Terry Gilliam & Michael Palin take on the Networks in "No Naughty Bits"

2011-03-26T17:55:00.000-07:00

"Terry Gilliam" and "Michael Palin" are featured in the cast of characters in Steve Thompson's new bio play, No Naughty Bits. The play will have its world premiere at Hampstead Theatre, kicking off their 2011-2012 season on September 8, 2011. Directed by Hampstead's artistic director, Edward Hall, No Naughty Bits, "a witty and bold re-imagining based on a real-life event," follows Gilliam and

Terry Gilliam Meets the UK Cast of Spamalot

2011-03-25T19:27:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, March 19th, Gilliam met with the UK touring cast of Spamalot at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford right before his Screentalk at Bradford Film Fest. Busy day....

Terry Gilliam Talks Principal Cast of ENO's 'The Damnation of Faust'

2011-03-21T13:56:00.000-07:00

Gilliam shares his thoughts on casting strong actors as well as strong singers in the principal roles of THE DAMNATION OF FAUST. Yet another of his qualities he's brought from the cinema to the stage -- his collaborative nature (despite sometimes being inaccurately labeled an auteur), and his desire to surround himself with artists who bring a lot to the table. Be sure to keep visiting the Inside

Terry Gilliam Receives his Fellowship at Bradford Film Festival

2011-03-20T10:43:00.000-07:00

Last night artistic director of the Bradford International Film Festival, Tony Earnshaw, presented Gilliam with the Fellowship Award during the Screentalk. You can see photos and read the play-by-play of the Screentalk from Phil Stubbs who was at the event, over at the awesomely cool DREAMS Fanzine. Here's a clip from National Media Museum of Gilliam receiving the award: And here's a brief

Terry Gilliam's THE DAMNATION OF FAUST Poster

2011-03-18T11:21:00.000-07:00

This just in: Check out the very cool poster for 'The Damnation of Faust' on the boards at the London Coliseum for ENO's upcoming performances. Click the pic and take a virtual trip to the London Coliseum entranceway

Terry Gilliam Backstage at ENO

2011-03-17T09:44:00.000-07:00

This week marks "week one" in the rehearsal process of English National Opera's THE DAMNATION OF FAUST, directed by the most awesome Terry Gilliam. Check out some rehearsal photos from the first four days (you can click on these).... Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 And did you know? ENO is ‪posting daily pictures and comments from Terry Gilliam on‬ their Inside Opera blog. You can also

The Wholly Family: A Dreamlike Journey Between Reality and Imagination

2011-03-11T14:55:00.000-08:00

Thanks once again to Amalia at Pasta Garofalo for keeping us informed with the latest details on Terry Gilliam's new short THE WHOLLY FAMILY. In the last few years, Garofalo has produced a number of short films that have received great accolades, including the directorial debut of actress Valeria Golino (Rain Man, Four Rooms, Alive), ARMANDINO E IL MADRE, which was presented at the New York City

Monty Python and the Holy Grail at Sunshine Cinema, NYC

2011-03-10T11:18:00.000-08:00

This Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, Sunshine at Midnight will screen a new 35mm print of Monty Python and the Holy Grail -- with remastered sound in Dolby stereo, uncut, with 24 seconds of never-before-seen footage removed just before its original theatrical release! Tickets for the midnight screenings are just $10. Woot! Sunshine Cinema 143 East Houston Street New York, NY 10002

Jonathan Pryce Presents BRAZIL at Cineworld Haymarket

2011-03-09T16:47:00.000-08:00

Time Out Live has launched Time Out's Film Club in celebration of the outstanding achievements of the British Film industry. The series will include exclusive screenings of 100 of the best British films at the Cineworld Haymarket in London. Actor Jonathan Pryce will be there in the flesh to introduce BRAZIL (uncut) on March 29th. Tickets, selling for £12.00 general admission, are available now

First Look: Terry Gilliam Talks Opera and Faust

2011-03-02T11:00:00.000-08:00

Hey Gilliam fans, check out this video of Terry discussing his upcoming opera debut with the English National Opera. THE DAMNATION OF FAUST will run at the London Coliseum from May 6th to June 7th, 2011. For more info and to book your tickets now, visit the ENO Website. Thanks ENO for the heads up on the video!

Gilliam to Present Tim Ollive's "1884" at Cartoon Movie

2011-02-26T14:00:00.000-08:00

Word on the street is that Terry Gilliam will be at this year's Cartoon Movie Forum in Lyon, France, to present longtime collaborator Tim Ollive's 1884: YESTERDAY'S FUTURE. Gilliam is consulting producer for the film, and no doubt the weight his name carries will serve in getting this unique project sold. Cartoon Movie is an annual co-production forum for European animated feature films,

Gilliam Film Schedule at Bradford Film Fest

2011-02-25T04:36:00.000-08:00

Yep, yep, the lineup is officially announced, and here are the deets on the screenings of Gilliam's films as well as a Q&A at BIFF, where he'll be presented with the fellowship award. SCREENTALK: TERRY GILLIAM In conversation with BIFF Artistic Director, Tony Earnshaw Saturday March 19th FILM SCREENINGS: Thursday March 17th THE BROTHERS GRIMM Friday March 18th and Monday March 21st

Terry Gilliam's The Wholly Family Debuts May 2011

2011-02-23T00:42:00.000-08:00

Once again, thanks to Amalia at Pasta Garofalo for the update. TheRealGilliamFan Blog has been informed that Gilliam's new short THE WHOLLY FAMILY will have its debut in May 2011. An exact date is not yet set, but the film will be launched in May. Stay tuned...

Hunter S. Thompson in Memoriam

2011-02-20T20:12:00.000-08:00

July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005

Two Kids' Review of TIME BANDITS

2011-02-20T00:05:00.000-08:00

7-year-old Willem and 6-year old Miranda saw Terry Gilliam's TIME BANDITS for the first time at TIFF Bell Lightbox last week. Their father Kurt videotaped their response. Something tells me that Gilliam would hold this review in high regard, much over the cerebral pontifications of film critics en masse. Gilly, if you're out there, here is the voice of the next generation...

Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY Behind the Scenes

2011-02-19T16:49:00.000-08:00

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Do You Have a Form 27B-Stroke-6?

2011-02-18T08:35:00.000-08:00

17th Bradford International Film Fest Honors Gilliam

2011-02-14T18:31:00.000-08:00

Terry Gilliam will be honored at the 17th Bradford International Film Festival with the BIFF Fellowship Award. The festival runs from March 16-27, 2011 at the National Media Museum. BIFF will be screening a week-long retrospective of Gilliam's oeuvre. And while BIFF has not yet announced the schedule, FemaleFirst is reporting that the screenings will "include JABBERWOCKY (1977), TIME BANDITS (

Pratchett & Gaiman's 'Good Omens' Update

2011-02-10T23:07:00.000-08:00

Once again, thanks to a blog visitor for sending in a tip on the latest news of the Good Omens saga. The scoop, I'm told, comes by way of Bleeding Cool, so head over there and have a read.

Win an Exclusive Custom-Designed TIME BANDITS Poster

2011-02-08T01:03:00.000-08:00

I just love all the anonymous tips left at the doorstep here. Thanks once again to an anonymous blog visitor for this news: In celebration of "Back to the ’80s" Film Series at TIFF Bell Lightbox, artist Justin Erickson of Phantom City Creative has designed custom posters for the event. Only a handful will be made and given away, so these are extremely limited edition custom posters. Todd Brown

Time Bandits at TIFF Bell Lightbox this week

2011-02-06T15:20:00.000-08:00

Terry Gilliam's 1981 classic TIME BANDITS will be screening as part of the "Back to the ’80s" Special Presentation & Film Series at TIFF Bell Lightbox, which runs February 5th to April 2nd. The details are as follows: Time - 2:00pm Date - Saturday February 12, 2011 Tix - Regular $12.00, Student/Senior $9.50, Children $8.50 Cool - Food allowed in screening Enjoy the trailer! And

The Wholly Family - Press Release

2011-02-05T16:00:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much to Amalia at Pasta Garofalo for contacting TheRealGilliamFan Blog with the official press release and details on Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY. The press release includes some quotes from Gilliam and lead actress Cristiana Capotondi, followed by some additional details given to me by Amalia.... Naples, February 1st 2011: Completed in Naples, the shooting of “The Wholly

Katherine Helmond on working with Terry Gilliam

2011-01-28T20:27:00.000-08:00

Terry Gilliam Video Portrait “I am Film"

2011-01-23T12:06:00.000-08:00

“I am Film: Work in Progress” Exhibit, presented at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival, October 27th 2010. This project by Brigitte Lacombe and Marian Lacombe began in Qatar at the first Doha Tribeca Film Festival and continued throughout 2010. In “I am Film: Work in Progress," filmmakers, producers and actors are asked, How did they become what they are? How do they define their work? What are

Terry Gilliam Q&A at Highgate School, North London

2011-01-17T19:59:00.000-08:00

Here is some rare and special footage of a Q&A that Gilliam gave at Highgate School in North London on November 26, 1991, after the release of THE FISHER KING. The video is courtesy of Mat Tizard, who chaired the event and painstakingly digitized the original VHS recording and synced the sound which was done separately. The questions coming from the audience are difficult to hear, but the

Los Angeles Screening of Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL

2011-01-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hey all you lucky Los Angelenos, you have a chance to see BRAZIL on the big screen next week. The New Beverly Cinema will be screening the film Sunday and Monday, January 16th and 17th in its full and original 142-minute glory. The Sunday screening is now sold out but you can show up and hit the stand by line or book tickets still available for the Monday screening. Check this out: Tickets are

Criterion Announces FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS Blu-ray

2011-01-14T23:48:00.000-08:00

The Criterion Collection has just announced three titles to be upgraded to Blu-ray for April. Among them will be Terry Gilliam's FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS to be released on April 26, 2011. You can pre order your copy now. Here are the deets on the disc features. DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION: * Digital transfer, approved by director Terry Gilliam (with a DTS-HD Master Audio

DIABOLO'S WORKSHOP Trailer / Teaser

2011-01-14T20:50:00.000-08:00

As many of you die-hard Gilliam fans will know, back in 2006 Terry Gilliam collaborated with longtime friend, the great Russian clown, Slava Polunin, on his show DIABOLO. It was a show that Polunin had started working on in 1999, and then abandoned for a time, and then took up working on again after the success of his SNOW SHOW. He asked Gilliam to co-direct the piece which had its world

Terry Gilliam's THE WHOLLY FAMILY Filming Locations

2011-01-10T02:31:00.000-08:00

*Edit: New updates as of Jan 14, posted below. Hello, dear readers. As promised, I have kept my ear to the ground for new information from Italian sources regarding Terry Gilliam's up-coming short, THE WHOLLY FAMILY. Granted, my translation skills are scant at best, but here's what I got so far. So let's throw this proverbial pasta against the wall and see what sticks, shall we? According

Terry Gilliam on Gaming

2011-01-09T17:55:00.000-08:00

Here's another not-so-oldie but goody. I thought while we all (im)patiently wait for the official launch of The Ministry of Silly Games social game, we might revisit this interview Gilliam gave about a year ago at the Paris launch party for PS3's Heavy Rain. The event took place at the Gaumont Cinema on the Champs Elysees in Paris where Gilliam sat on a Q&A panel alongside playwright/filmmaker