Liam Neeson Condemns UK Film Council Abolishment!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:24:41 +0000

At the recent London premiere of his new film, The A-Team, actor Liam Neeson, who plays the lead role of Hannibal in the action flick, voiced his disapproval of the controversial decision to close the UK Film Council made by the UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Regarding the abolishment, Neeson said: “Big mistake, big mistake, big big mistake. It’s a blow, it’s what it is. I mean people need entertainment. We’re living in hard, difficult times and people want to go out and spend two hours in the cinema, daydream a bit. I’m really disappointed in the government to hear that.”

The official decision to eliminate the Film Council was made public the day before The A-Team premiered in the UK. The partially publicly funded organisation was created in 2000 to develop and fund the UK film industry. The Film Council has helped fund more than 900 movies since it was established ten years ago.

Undoubtedly, many people (including myself) maintain the Irish actor’s condemnation and disappointment. If only the A-Team existed in real life, we could send them in to correct this “big mistake.”

Natasha Richardson’s Family are ‘Shocked and Devastated’ Over Her Tragic Death

Natasha Richardson’s Family are ‘Shocked and Devastated’ Over Her Tragic Death

Sean Borg — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:30:50 +0000

In this pic: Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson

This column was never originally designed for breaking news, nor will I be reporting on daily news often, but today it brings me great sadness to report on the passing of the beautiful and wonderfully talented actress, Natasha Richardson – she will be missed by many!

Gossip legend Liz Smith was the first to report that Natasha was taken off life support at around 1:30 P.M. today, Wednesday at NYC’s Lennox Hill Hospital.

Actor Liam Neeson, released an official statement earlier today through his Los Angeles-based publicist Alan Nierob, who confirmed the Tony-award winning actresses tragic death in this written statement.

“Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”

The statement did not give any details on the cause of death for Richardson, the actress was transported back to New York City shortly after the accident which occurred during a private ski lesson in which she suffered a head injury after falling on a beginners ski slope at the luxury Mont Tremblant resort in Quebec.

Richardson has appeared in more than 30 films but was best known for her stage work.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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Liam Neeson Condemns UK Film Council Abolishment!

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