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Carey Mulligan to star in Stoker

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:06:33 +0000

Prison Break’s Wentworth Miller has written a script that Fox Searchlight is moving forward with Carey Mulligan and Jodie Foster attached to star.

The film is called STOKER and it tells the story of a quirky teenager that suffers through the death of her father, only to have her estranged uncle show up to help the family through the grieving process. Mulligan would play the teenager while Foster would play her mother.

Last Chance to Bid on Carey Mulligan’s BAFTA red carpet dress

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:22:54 +0000

Oxfam are offering fans the final chance to bid on Carey Mulligan’s BAFTAdress, which the actress kindly donated to Oxfam as part of the Oxfam Curiosity Shop. Stocked and staffed by a team of A-list celebrities, The Oxfam Curiosity Shop is Britain’s biggest charity pop-up shop.

The stunning black and white floor-length gown, by French label Vionnet, won the young star countless fashion plaudits and was photographed for magazine covers worldwide.

It is one of several A-list items auctioned online to enable keen fashion followers and fans from across the world the chance to bid for this wonderful souvenir item.
Carey said: “I’m honoured to be able to donate my Bafta dress to support Oxfam’s work helping women living in extreme poverty across the world.”
Funds raised from the sale of the dress will go to Oxfam’s women’s projects across the world including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Democratic Republic of Congo, West Africa and South Africa. These projects protect, support and empower vulnerable women: campaigning against violence, empowering them to fight HIV and AIDS and offering the poorest girls the chance of education.
For a chance to bid for the dress visit http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Oxfam-Shop. Auction ends tomorrow (Thursday 19th May) at 10:24am.

Carey Mulligan at Wall Street 2 premiere

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:35:42 +0000

The Telegraph said

Mulligan walked the red carpet in a midnight blue evening gown with jewelled collar. Attending a premiere at Cannes was “really nerve-wracking”, she said, adding: “I’m nervous but excited.”

Carey Mulligan donates Bafta dress to Oxfam

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:51:44 +0000

The Oxfam pop-up shop in London’s Selfridges will have Carey Mulligan’s BAFTA dress among the rails. The black and white gown made especially for the Oscar-nominated teenage star by French label Vionnet, will be up for auction with an amazing starting price of just £50.

The Oxfam Curiosity Shop begins on Friday and continues until Thursday, May 20.
Thousands of vintage, high-end and celebrity-donated items, will be sold at the shop located in the ”Ultralounge” area of the store.
To bid for Carey’s dress or one of several other A-list items auctioned online visit at www.oxfam.org.uk/curiosityshop.

Carey Mulligan gets the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:56:29 +0000

According to BBC News

British actress Carey Mulligan is set to play Eliza Doolittle in a remake of My Fair Lady, according to the film’s writer Emma Thompson.

Speaking to BBC 5 Live at the premiere of her latest movie Nanny McPhee, the star said they have yet to cast the male lead of Henry Higgins.

It has been reported that Hugh Grant is linked to the role.

Thompson said that she would “love him to do it”, but added nothing had been confirmed yet.

UPDATE

Emma Thompson confirmed that Carey Mulligan had the part in Today’s Andrew Marr Show

Carey Mulligan Earns Oscar Nomination

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:39:44 +0000

With tinges of Audrey Hepburn, 24-year-old Carey Mulligan nominated for best actress Oscar

Carey Mulligan was nominated in the best actress category for An Education while Helen Mirren got a nod for The Last Station.

Sandra Bullock was named alongside Mirren and Mulligan in the best actress category for The Blind Side.

Gabourey Sidibe was nominated for Precious while Meryl Streep wins her 16th record-breaking Oscar nomination for Julia & Julia.