 |
 |
TCM PAYS TRIBUTE TO BLAKE EDWARDS IN OCTOBER
ADD DATE & CITY: October’s ‘Double Act’ on TCM will pay tribute to Blake Edwards, the legendry writer and director, with two of his famous movies, Wild Rovers and Victor/Victoria being shown.
Blake Edwards was born in 1922 and raised in L.A alongside many kids from Hollywood’s ‘aristocracy’. Blake’s mother was an active member of the Hollywood scene, involved in social activities and motion picture charities. His father was also a director, and directed over 24 films. So with a background like his, it was no surprise that Blake was destined for the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown.
Blake began his career in radio and did not start working in TV until 1958, when he produced the TV series ‘Peter Gunn’. Three years later he directed ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ which stared Audrey Hepburn and received an Oscar nomination.
During his illustrious career, which spanned more than four decades, Blake directed 49 films many of which he also wrote and produced. Altogether they have grossed more than $1.5 billion at the box office, which is very impressive for a director of his generation. Although he directed and produced he always felt he was a writer and was quoted saying, ‘I love it, and I can do it anywhere, anytime day or night’.
On a personal level, Blake married in 1969 to award winning actress Julie Andrews and they have two adopted daughters. In 2003 he received an Honorary Award Oscar for his achievements in writing, producing and directing.
So now you know the background and facts about this movie legend, join in the celebration of his life and his work by watching TCM on Sunday 2nd October from 21:00 GMT.
******************
TCM (Turner Classic Movies) draws from an extensive library of movies ranging from the 1920s to 1990s presenting them in a contemporary style that reinterprets their place in history and their relevance to people's lives today. TCM brings the silver screen to life by offering viewers exclusive in-depth celebrity interviews, monthly star tributes, special events and original screen tests. Along with hosted seasons with contemporary moviemakers and experts, TCM is a definitive classic movie channel with a style of its own.
TCM is available via cable, satellite and digital terrestrial throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East in ten regional versions in ten languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, Greek, Hebrew, Polish, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish.
Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Europe Ltd broadcasts Cartoon Network, TCM, and CNN International to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
For press releases/schedules/images: www.europe.turnerInfo.com
For more information please contact:
Natalie Pritchard – PR Manager – Pan & CEE
Tel: +44 20 7693 1113
Email: natalie.pritchard@turner.com
or
Danielle Woods – PR Assistant – Pan & CEE
Tel: +44 20 7693 0787
Email: Danielle.woods@turner.com
|
|
