Tag: Lucille Ball
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PHOTO: Keith Urban Congratulates Nicole Kidman on Oscar Nomination for ‘Being the Ricardos’
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If you didn’t hear, Nicole Kidman has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos.” And if you haven’t seen the Amazon production, you’re missing out. Kidman does a phenomenal job in the role. And her hubby Keith Urban…
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Nicole Kidman Reacts to Oscar Nomination for ‘Being the Ricardos’: ‘More Intense, More Appreciated’
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Finally, this year’s Oscar nominees have been made public before the official ceremony on March 27. Several amazing films are getting the spotlight this year, one of which is “Being the Ricardos.” It tells the story of one week of production of an episode of “I Love Lucy.” At the…
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‘Being the Ricardos’ Star Nicole Kidman Says She Wasn’t Sure How Her Performance Would Turn Out
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Nicole Kidman took her role as Lucille Ball in the upcoming movie Being the Ricardos extremely seriously. She studied with multiple coaches, reconsidered whether or not she was suitable for the job, and, of course, still had no clue how her performance would come out on film. Most of us…
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‘Being the Ricardos’ Star Javier Bardem Compares Filming Movie to ‘Climbing Mount Everest’
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When it comes to taking on one of the most famous and beloved couples in TV history, the simple thought of conquering the role can feel like a trek up Mount Everest. Javier Bardem is starring as Desi Arnaz in the upcoming movie “Being the Ricardos.” Lucille Ball, the other…
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Javier Bardem Pays Tribute to Desi Arnaz Ahead of Lucille Ball Biopic ‘Being the Ricardos’ Premiere
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In a video shared by AP Entertainment, Javier Bardem saluted iconic actor Desi Arnaz ahead of portraying him in the upcoming film, Being the Ricardos. “Playing him is really playing a person who set a precedent for changes that will be forever in the way that we understand TV, sitcoms,”…
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Lucille Ball’s Daughter, Lucie Arnaz, Congratulates Nicole Kidman on Award Nominations for ‘Being the Ricardos’
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Lucille Ball’s daughter Lucie Arnaz had a lot of input with Being the Ricardos. Though there was some backlash about Nicole Kidman portraying Lucy, she received a Best Actress nomination and Arnaz is ecstatic for her. After hearing about Kidman’s award nomination, Lucie Arnaz announced it on her own Instagram…
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‘Being the Ricardos’: Nicole Kidman Says Keith Urban Found Her Lucille Ball Voice ‘Scary’
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Nailing the voice for a character can be difficult, especially one as renowned as Lucille Ball. Portraying her in Being the Ricardos, Nicole Kidman said her husband Keith Urban actually found her attempts to be “scary.” Nicole Kidman is receiving a lot of attention after being cast as Lucille Ball…
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‘Being the Ricardos’ Producer Discusses Genesis of Movie
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In an interview, Being the Ricardos producer Todd Black explained what he views as the core of the film. His goal was to capture both Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in a way that honors their story. Directed by Aaron Sorkin, Being the Ricardos stars Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball…
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‘Being the Ricardos’ Producer Didn’t Want Nicole Kidman to be Imitation of Lucille Ball
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While Being the Ricardos is a biopic, producers realized early on that trying to recreate Lucille Ball was impossible. Nicole Kidman will play the red-headed rebel in the new Amazon movie, but she’s not going to do an impression. Instead, producers asked the stars to capture the spirit of Lucille…
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‘Being the Ricardos’ Featured As Part of Amazon’s December Highlights
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Lucille Ball’s story in “Being the Ricardos” is one of Amazon Prime Video’s highlights for December. The movie is certain to be a smash. December is the perfect month to watch movies. Sitting by the fire and enjoying a glass of eggnog go perfectly with a new film on Amazon…
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‘Being The Ricardos’ Director Aaron Sorkin Opens Up About Fudging Timeline in Lucille Ball’s Story
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The biopic is a tricky thing to get right. It’s nearly impossible to condense a person’s life into a two-hour movie. So, you have to work around the edges and nudge things into places where they didn’t originally go. It’s something Aaron Sorkin did when writing Being the Ricardos, which…
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‘Being The Ricardos’ Director Aaron Sorkin Says Lucie Arnaz Told Him to ‘Take the Gloves Off’
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Aaron Sorkin said the daughter of Lucille Ball told him to not pull any punches in the biopic about her parents. Lucie Arnaz asked Sorkin to “take the gloves off” for Being the Ricardos. The writer-director invited Arnaz to lunch when he was thinking about doing the movie. He wanted…
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Nicole Kidman Strikes Iconic Lucille Ball Pose in ‘Being The Ricardos’ Poster
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Actress Nicole Kidman sports curly red hair and a bold red lip in the Amazon Studios latest movie poster reveal. She inhabits Lucille Ball. Lucille Ball is one of old Hollywood’s greatest icons. It can be difficult to portray the “I Love Lucy” star to her full effect, but Nicole…
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‘Being The Ricardos’ Director Aaron Sorkin Addresses Lucy Arnaz’ Criticism of Film
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Lucie Arnaz says there are scenes in Being the Ricardos that aren’t true. She fought with director Aaron Sorkin to remove them, but he refused. The writer/director recently explained why he kept them in the movie. Sorkin invited the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz to visit the set…
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Nicole Kidman on Channeling Lucille Ball in ‘Being the Ricardos’ Biopic: ‘It Was My Obsession’
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Nicole Kidman said she realized playing Lucille Ball would be hard, but she didn’t know it would take over her life. The Oscar-winning actress will play Ball in the upcoming biopic Being the Ricardos, and she wanted to nail the performance. It became her “obsession.” Nicole Kidman said she spent…
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‘Being The Ricardos’ Star Nicole Kidman Felt ‘Relief’ Lucille Ball’s Daughter Approved of Casting
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Being the Ricardos star Nicole Kidman said she felt “relief” that Lucille Ball’s daughter, Lucie Arnaz, was so supportive of the casting. When it was announced that Kidman would play Lucille Ball in the upcoming Aaron Sorkin film, the internet was not happy. There’ve been multiple criticisms about Kidman being…
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‘Being The Ricardos’ Director Aaron Sorkin Describes Film as a ‘Love Story’
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It has been 70 years since the first episode of “I Love Lucy” appeared on television screens across America. The show made stars – and icons – out of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Soon, a new film will fans a look into their marriage and their work in the beloved sitcom.…
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‘Being The Ricardos’ Star Javier Bardem Explains Why He Took the Role
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Acclaimed actor Javier Bardem recently explained why he took the role as Desi Arnaz in the upcoming Aaron Sorkin film, Being the Ricardos. Arnaz was a producer, actor, and the husband of Hollywood Icon Lucille Ball. He played Ricky Ricardo on the hit series I Love Lucy and started a…
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Nicole Kidman on Playing Lucille Ball in ‘Being the Ricardos’: ‘I Had Massive Trepidation’
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It’s no secret that stepping into the shoes of one of the most iconic and comedic figures in the entertainment world, Lucille Ball, is no easy task. When Aaron Sorkin set out to create “Being the Ricardos,” he wanted to find someone that would capture the true essence of the…
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‘Being the Ricardos’ Trailer Has the Internet Sounding Off on Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball
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Amazon Prime just dropped the “Being the Ricardos” trailer this week, giving fans their first look at Nicole Kidman as the iconic Lucille Ball. However, many fans weren’t happy with what they saw. They claim that Kidman doesn’t look much like Ball, especially when it comes to being expressive with…
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‘Being the Ricardos’: Aaron Sorkin Fires Back at Critics of Nicole Kidman’s Casting as Lucille Ball
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“Being the Ricardos” director Aaron Sorkin is firing back at critics of Nicole Kidman’s casting as Lucille Ball in his upcoming biopic. He says he wasn’t looking for an actress who would be funny, but one who would be “sexy.” In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sorkin also said…
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Lucille Ball Convinced Robert Osborne To Ditch Acting for Writing Career
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Lucille Ball was a fiercely intelligent woman. As an actress, she had an amazing career, but she was also an icon who established herself as a powerful woman in Hollywood. So it’s no far jump to realize she had a lot of influence. There was a time when she even…
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‘The Lucy Show’: Lucille Ball’s Co-Star Gale Gordon Was Known For His Cartwheel Ability
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Lucille Ball had one of television’s greatest foils on “The Lucy Show” in Gale Gordon. But he could do a cartwheel? Outsiders, we will get to the bottom of this news. In case some of you don’t remember, Gordon played bank president Theodore Mooney, Lucy’s boss, on “The Lucy Show.”…
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Did Nicole Kidman Nail Grape-Stomping ‘I Love Lucy’ Scene in ‘Being the Ricardos’ Trailer?
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Those who grew up watching “I Love Lucy” can get excited. You won’t have to wait long for the biopic about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The Aaron Sorkin film will debut in theaters on December 10 before hitting Amazon Prime on December 21. Even if you weren’t around to…
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Lucille Ball Once Described ‘Running Away’ from Home
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Lucille Ball was a Hollywood icon. When she and Desi Arnaz started I Love Lucy, they changed the world of television. The duo invented reruns, moved the capital of broadcast television to Hollywood, and kicked down barriers for writers. The impact their show had on the world is truly immeasurable.…