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Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again, in NYC

Molly — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:00:53 -0700

The most musical movie hitting the theaters this Friday, Mamma Mia, premiered in NYC last night. The stars were all out and full of smiles including Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried who play the mother daughter pair at the center of the film. It's hard to say who looked more dapper, Pierce Brosnan or Colin Firth, handsome in suits before watching themselves sing and dance on the big screen. From what I hear, this movie is loads of fun! Check back tomorrow to see Buzz's review and until then, in case you missed it PopUK got to meet and interview all the stars!

To see more from the blue carpet including Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Jane Seymour, Kathy Lee Gifford and others just read more

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Images include: Amanda Seyfried, B.D. Wong, Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Dominic Cooper, Jane Seymour, Kathy Lee Gifford, Keely Shaye Smith, Louisa Gummer, David Sky, Meryl Streep

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Pop Preview: Mamma Mia!

PopSugarUK — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

With well-known ABBA songs, an idyllic Greek location and more stars than you can shake a stick at, Mamma Mia! is bound to be the feel-good hit film of the summer.

Based on the hugely successful stage production, this musical movie stars Meryl Streep as ex-pat Donna, a single mum with a run-down hotel on a beautiful Greek island. Her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is marrying Sky (the gorgeous, and often topless, Dominic Cooper) and the bride-to-be wants her father at the wedding. Only trouble is, he could be one of three (played by Firth, Brosnan and Skarsgård). Sophie secretly invites them all to the wedding in the hope that her mother will reveal the truth.

As you would expect, it's a pretty silly film, but that's a huge part of its charm. Julie Walters and Christine Baranski are brilliantly funny as Donna's best friends and one-time backing singers in Donna and the Dynamos, and seeing James Bond attempting to sing ABBA is almost worth the ticket price alone. Fans of Colin Firth's wet shirt Mr Darcy moment must rush out to see this film too, as the gorgeous man goes one step further towards the end of the film in a moment of shirtless abandon.

To read the rest of my thoughts on the film just read more

ABBA's Björn and Benny were involved with the casting and auditioned the actors in person and over the phone - during the men's press conference Stellan joked that he handed the phone over to a friend - so if you're a fan of the band you'll adore the score. There is also a soundtrack available to buy, and I haven't minded the fact that I haven't been able to get the songs out of my head since seeing the film.

There were moments where I laughed with the film and moments when I laughed because of the absurdity of it all, but it pretty much manages to pull off a bizarre blend of knowing irony and heartfelt sincerity. It is a strange mix, which I was I couldn't be any more generous with my star rating, and without the star cast the film would lose a lot of its attraction. But a starry cast it is, as the film's producer Judy Craymer was well aware of when I met her: "We said our ideal casting is Meryl Streep, and they [the studio] said you’ll never get her, and the rest is history". And boy am I thankful for that.

Meryl Streep is totally wonderful in her role as the mother who is finding it hard to let her daughter leave, and the scene where she sings "Slipping Through My Fingers" to her on-screen daughter was surprisingly and genuinely moving. It also made me forgive Amanda Seyfried for the annoying opening scene where her friends arrive. Don't let the shaky start put you off though, because it gets better and better.

The huge musical numbers like "Dancing Queen" and "Voulez-Vous" (which was far from easy to rehearse!) are unsurprisingly big highlights of the film, as is the gorgeous Greek location. I was lucky enough to be in Skiathos and Skopelos last month and they really are that beautiful. As the director Phyllida Lloyd said in the women's press conference, by filming on location the landscape "brought a whole new epic dimension to it which I was able to capitalise on". With the weather as it is at the moment, I'd recommend you buy a ticket and transport yourself into the world of Mamma Mia!, which opens in the UK today. After all, how could you resist it?

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The Stars of Mamma Mia! Dance Down the Blue Carpet

PopSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:30:00 -0700

Mamma Mia! invaded London last night for the world premiere of the movie musical. Meryl Streep proved she's still got it in her fiery red dress and Loubs, even catching the attention of handsome Piece Brosnan while producer Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson smiled big for the cameras. Amanda Seyfried lit up the night in her little green number, though she sounds even more excited about her Vanity Fair cover than her new film. Pop UK had a chance to see the super fun movie and interview the stars - check back later this week for all their awesome coverage!

To see more photos including Colin Firth, Christine Baranski, and lots more, just read more.

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Images include: Pierce Brosnan, Keely Shaye Smith, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Colin Firth, Livia Guigglioli, Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried, Tamara Beckwith, Valentino, Giorgio Veroni, Christine Baranski, Meryl Streep, Rachel McDowall, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Tom Ford, Dominic Cooper, Ashley Lilley, Richard Buckley, Phyllida Lloyd, Stellan Skarsgard, Judy Craymer

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Mamma Mia Fever Hits London

PopSugarUK — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 -0700

Mamma Mia! premiered at London's Odeon Leicester Square last night, with its all-star cast walking the blue carpet alongside fashion designers Tom Ford and Roberto Cavalli. Julie Walters put on some pretty accessories while Meryl Streep's red number complemented Amanda Seyfried's green strapless wonder. The main men Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan kept it smart in black suits and both had their wives by their sides. ABBA's Benny and Bjorn also attended the premiere of this movie version of the hit stage production. I was lucky enough to spend some time with the stars of the film yesterday, and will be bringing you all the gossip soon along with my review of the movie. In the meantime, head over to my girl Buzz to watch the trailer.

To see even more pictures, including Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård, Dominic Cooper, Tom Hanks, Benny and Bjorn, Tom Ford, Tamara Beckwith and Roberto Cavalli, just read more

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Images include: Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Dominic Cooper, Amanda Seyfried, Tom Hanks, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Tom Ford, Tamara Beckwith, Roberto Cavalli, Keely Shaye Smith, Phyllida Lloyd, Judy Craymer, Rita Wilson, Livia Giuggioli

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