If we told you aliens had landed on Earth you probably wouldn't believe it, but when Orson Welles broadcast the "War of the Worlds" thousands of people actually thought the Martians were here. Orson Welles became one of the most famous directors in Hollywood although his movies were never commercial successes. His masterpiece film, Citizen Kane, lost money when it was first released yet what movie lover cannot tell you the name of Charles Foster Kane's beloved sled. Today he's also remembered for his wonderful voice and his appearances as an actor. Ladies and Gentlemen, please join us for Destination Hollywood's Tribute to Orson Welles.
A quote by Orson Welles is serving as the basis for the name of David Chase's (creator of the Sopranos) new HBO mini-series Ribbon of Dreams. Orson Welles said "A film is a ribbon of dreams." The story will follow the growth of films beginning in Hollywood in the silent film era and end in the present day. We're sure that an Orson Welles character will be part of the story.
Zac Effron and Orson Welles an unlikely duo you say? You say wrong. Me and Orson Welles was a well received book which wove the true story of Orson Welles rising to fame with his production of Julius Caesar at the Mercury theatre with the tale of a fictionalized young man who finds himself cast in the play. Now there is a movie version with Zac Efron as the young man and an amazing Orson Welles portrayal by Christian McKay. The movie has not yet found a distributor but here's a clip.
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Often described as the best movie ever made, Orson Welles' Citizen Kane is a must for any serious moviephile's collection. We'll show you why in our Tribute to Citizen Kane.
