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Mr Knightley
George Knightley is a principal character depicted by Jane Austen in her novel '' Emma'', published in 1815. He is a landowner and gentleman farmer, though "having little spare money". A lifetime friend of Emma's though nearly seventeen years older than she, he is one of the only characters willing to correct her when he believes her to be doing wrong. Character A kind and compassionate person, Mr. Knightley exhibits good judgement, high moral character, and maturity, in contrast with Emma's still-maturing character: as a hero, he also has presence and authority, and a natural "lifelike" quality. The most hard-working of Austen's heroes, he is also the least grand and ostentatious, not even keeping a pair of carriage horses. As the owner of the largest estate in the area (Donwell Abbey), this makes his down to earth manners all the more remarkable. Despite a certain sharpness of tongue, his genuine qualities are revealed, for example, by his disappointment when he sees Emma insu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma (novel)
''Emma'' is a novel written by English author Jane Austen. It is set in the fictional country village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey, and involves the relationships among people from a small number of families. The novel was first published in December 1815, although the title page is dated 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian era, Georgian–Regency era, Regency England. ''Emma'' is a comedy of manners. Before she began the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the first sentence, she introduces the title character by stating "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and a happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her." Emma is spoiled, headstrong, and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Strong
Mark Strong (born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia; 5 August 1963) is a British actor best known for his film roles such as Prince Septimus in '' Stardust'' (2007), Archibald in '' RocknRolla'' (2008), Lord Henry Blackwood in ''Sherlock Holmes'' (2009), Frank D'Amico in '' Kick-Ass'' (2010), Jim Prideaux in '' Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'' (2011), Sinestro in ''Green Lantern'' (2011), George in '' Zero Dark Thirty'' (2012), Major General Stewart Menzies in ''The Imitation Game'' (2014), Merlin in '' Kingsman: The Secret Service'' (2014) and '' Kingsman: The Golden Circle'' (2017), Dr. Thaddeus Sivana in '' Shazam!'' (2019) and '' Shazam! Fury of the Gods'' (2023), and John in '' Cruella'' (2021). Early life Strong was born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia in the Islington borough of London on 5 August 1963, the son of an Austrian mother and an Italian father. His father left the family soon after Strong's birth, and Strong was brought up by his mother while she worked as an au pair. He lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma (2020 Film)
''Emma'' (stylized as ''Emma.'') is a 2020 British period romantic comedy film directed by Autumn de Wilde, from a screenplay by Eleanor Catton, based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel of the same name. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Miss Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and elegant young woman living with her father in Regency-era England who amuses herself with matchmaking and meddles in the romantic lives of those closest to her. The film also stars Johnny Flynn, Josh O'Connor, Callum Turner, Mia Goth, Miranda Hart, and Bill Nighy. Produced by Perfect World Pictures, Working Title Films and Blueprint Pictures, a film adaptation of Austen's novel by Focus Features began development in October 2018 when Taylor-Joy was cast in the title role, with de Wilde attached as the director. The remainder of the supporting roles were cast by March 2019. Principal photography took place between March and June 2019 across England. ''Emma'' was released in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2020, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn (born 14 March 1983) is a British actor and musician. He starred as Dylan Witter in the Channel 4 and Netflix television sitcom '' Lovesick'' and is also known for his performances as David Bowie in the 2020 film '' Stardust''; Mr. Knightley in the 2020 film '' Emma''; and a young Nicholas Winton in the 2023 film '' One Life''. Flynn is the lead singer and songwriter of the band Johnny Flynn & the Sussex Wit. He has released six studio albums, as well as soundtracks and live albums. He also composed and sang the theme song for the comedy series '' Detectorists''. Early life and education Johnny Flynn was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the son of Eric Flynn, a British actor and singer, and Caroline Forbes. He has a younger sister, Lillie Flynn, who sings with the Sussex Wit. From his father's first marriage he has two older half-brothers, actors Jerome Flynn and Daniel Flynn, and an older half-sister, Kerry Flynn. At the age of two, he moved with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Approved
''Emma Approved'' was an American multi-platform web series starring Joanna Sotomura and Brent Bailey based on Jane Austen’s 1815 novel '' Emma''. The show is a follow-up to '' The Lizzie Bennet Diaries'' and is the third production out of web series company and YouTube channel, Pemberley Digital. In the series, Emma Woodhouse is reimagined as a lifestyle coach and matchmaker who is filming herself for the future documentary about her life. ''Emma Approved'' aired twice weekly on Pemberley Digital's YouTube channel starting October 7, 2013. The show consisted of 72 episodes, ranging from five to seven minutes in length. The series ended on August 23, 2014 and has accumulated over 3 million views on the Pemberley Digital YouTube channel. On September 19, 2018, a video featuring Sotomura and Bailey as Emma and Alex announced that a continuation of the series would be starting in October 2018. Due to lack of funding raised from online sources – such as GoFundMe – the sequel ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brent Bailey
Brent Bailey is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter born in Tucson, Arizona. Bailey has appeared in television series such as ''Criminal Minds'', ''Rizzoli & Isles'', and ''Hart of Dixie''. He also played Alex Knightley in the web series ''Emma Approved'', which won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Interactive Program in 2015. He played John F. Kennedy's speechwriter Ted Sorensen in the film '' LBJ'', directed by Rob Reiner. Filmography * '' The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down'' (2006) as Kissing Guy * ''Fear Is a Lot Like Love'' (2006 short) as Sunbather * '' The Last Sentinel'' (2007) as Action Drone * ''Waiting'' (2007 short) as College Guy #1 * '' Privileged'' (1 episode, 2008) as Antione * ''Life'' (1 episode 2009) Andy Diller * ''Suspension of Disbelief'' (2009 Short) as Sam * '' Leaving Bliss'' (8 episodes, 2009) as Madison * '' Life with Kat & McKay'' (1 episode, 2009) as Thor * ''Relish'' (2009) as Mike * ''It's Not About Coffee'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aisha (2010 Film)
''Aisha'' is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama directed by Rajshree Ojha. It features an ensemble cast of Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Ira Dubey, Cyrus Sahukar, Amrita Puri, Anand Tiwari, Arunoday Singh and Lisa Haydon. It is set in the upper-class society of Delhi, India and is an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel '' Emma'' with the same tone as the American film '' Clueless'' which is also an adaptation of Austen's novel. The soundtrack of the film, which was composed by Amit Trivedi with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar, received highly positive reviews from music critics. ''Aisha'' was released on 6 August 2010 and proved to be a moderate commercial success at the box office. At the 56th Filmfare Awards, ''Aisha'' received 2 nominations – Best Supporting Actress and Best Female Debut (both for Puri). Plot Aisha Kapoor is a young, rich, upper-class girl who believes that she is perfectly suited for matchmaking—amongst her friends in particul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol (born 15 March 1976) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi films. Born in the Deol family, he made his on-screen debut in 2005 with Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy '' Socha Na Tha''. Deol was praised for his performances in the independent films '' Manorama Six Feet Under'' (2007) and '' Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!'' (2008). His breakthrough role came in 2009 with a starring role in Anurag Kashyap's black comedy '' Dev.D'', a modern-day adaptation of '' Devdas''. Deol had his biggest commercial success in Zoya Akhtar's ensemble film ''Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'' (2011). His performance was well-received and earned him a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Deol later appeared in independent films including the drama '' Road, Movie'' (2010) and the war film '' Chakravyuh'' (2012), while simultaneously working in commercially successful films including the romantic drama '' Raanjhanaa'' (2013), and the romantic comedy '' Happy Bhag Jayegi'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma (2009 TV Serial)
''Emma'' is a four-part BBC television drama serial adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel '' Emma''. The episodes were written by Sandy Welch, writer of previous BBC costume dramas ''Jane Eyre'' and '' North & South'', and directed by Jim O'Hanlon. The serial stars Romola Garai as the titular heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jonny Lee Miller as her loyal lifelong friend Mr. Knightley, and Michael Gambon as Emma's father, Mr. Woodhouse. The serial originally ran weekly on Sunday nights on BBC One from 4 to 25 October 2009. Plot ''For a detailed account of the plot, see main article: Emma (novel)'' Austen's classic comic novel follows the story of the "handsome, clever and rich" Emma Woodhouse. Dominating the small provincial world of Highbury, Emma believes she is a skilled matchmaker and repeatedly attempts to pair off her friends and acquaintances. Nothing delights her more than meddling in the love lives of others. But when she takes protégée Harriet Smith under her wing, her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonny Lee Miller
Jonathan Lee Miller (born 15 November 1972) is an English actor. He achieved early success for his portrayal of Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson in the dark comedy-drama film '' Trainspotting'' (1996) and as Dade Murphy in '' Hackers'' (1995) before earning further critical recognition for his performances in '' Afterglow'' (1997), ''Mansfield Park'' (1999), ''Mindhunters'' (2004), '' The Flying Scotsman'' (2006), '' Endgame'' (2009), and '' T2 Trainspotting'' (2017). For ''The Flying Scotsman'' he received a London Film Critics' Circle nomination for Actor of the Year. He was also part of the principal cast in the films '' Melinda and Melinda'' (2004), ''Dark Shadows'' (2012), and ''Byzantium'' (2013). He has appeared in several theatrical productions, most notably '' After Miss Julie'' and ''Frankenstein'', the latter of which earned him an Olivier Award for Best Actor. Miller starred as the title character in the ABC comedy drama ''Eli Stone'', for which he received a Satellit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma (1996 TV Film)
''Emma'' is a television film based on the 1815 novel of the same name by Jane Austen, directed by Diarmuid Lawrence and dramatised by Andrew Davies, the same year as Miramax's film adaptation of '' Emma'' starring Gwyneth Paltrow was released. This production stars Kate Beckinsale as the title character, and also features Samantha Morton as Harriet Smith and Mark Strong as Mr. Knightley. Davies had recently made the successful 1995 television serial ''Pride and Prejudice'' for the BBC when he proposed to adapt ''Emma'' for the corporation. The BBC, however, had already made such an agreement with another screenwriter, leading Davies to approach ITV. ''Emma'' received generally positive reviews from critics, many of whom believed it to be superior to the 1996 Miramax film. Most focused on Beckinsale's performance as a positive highlight. It aired on ITV on 24 November 1996 and garnered an estimated 12 million viewers. It was broadcast on the American channel A&E on 16 Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
