See the trailer for this acclaimed shakespeare series, the hollow crown. The hollow crown is a great way to watch the henriad in a manner that has a sense of consistency, produced as it is by the same team. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v, 1 starring ben whishaw, jeremy irons and tom hiddleston. Als produzent fur the hollow crown fungierte oscarpreistrager sam mendes james bond 007. The hollow crown is an english dramaseries which aired on bbc two. Only occasionally does it feel misplaced, as in richard ii, when director rupert goold goes. Bbc principal photography begins on the hollow crown. Both series were executive produced by oscar winner and james bond director sam mendes, but. The hollow crown, created by the bbc as a part of the cultural olympics in 2012, is a miniseries based on the henriad or major tetralogy, the quartet of shakespeares plays richard ii, henry iv part 1 and part 2, and henry v. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. Dec 02, 2016 the series is the second season of the hollow crown franchise and is directed by dominic cooke. The hollow crown series is phenomenal, with beautiful photography and unparalleled acting.
After a whirlwind tour of the years from 1964 to 1977 in the third season of netflixs global royal hit, the crown, attention has turned to what will. The book has comprehensive side notes which help understanding the play in proper context. The 2012 instalments of the hollow crown were shot by three directors. Shakespeare miniseries the hollow crown is getting a sequel.
Jun 29, 2012 the hollow crown brings a full set of ticks to this checklist. The wars of the roses, a neal street coproduction with carnivalnbcuniversal and thirteen for bbc two, filming in locations around the uk. Its nearly four years since the first, commissioned and screened as part of the cultural olympiad that ran in parallel with the london olympics. The crown season 4 release date netflix plot, cast. Present from the start, rather than parachuted in as jonathan miller was, sam mendes has executive produced the series, while also.
Filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays coming to great performances on pbs beginning friday, september 20 at 9 p. Incendiary is the first installment in author zoraida cordovas hollow crown series. The hollow crown where to stream and watch decider. A mini series of adaptations of shakespeares history plays. Fantasy ya book series hollow crown nabbed by disney. Beginning in the year 99, the plays deal with events effecting the monarchy during a 16year period, where the ruling orders of richard ii ben whishaw, henry iv jeremy irons and henry iv tom hiddleston. Starring benedict cumberbatch, hugh bonneville, judi dench, michael gambon and sally hawkins, these films feature some of shakespeares most eloquent and powerful language. The wars of the roses film music soundtrack by dan jones. From executive producer sam mendes skyfall, american beauty comes a stunning adaptation of four of shakespeares most celebrated history plays. Starting in the year 99, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political. This helps a bit with the fact that stylistically and structurally the plays vary a good bit. The hollow crown series has been pretty successful for the corporation, both in terms of ratings at home and global interest abroad, so the desire to continue the series in some way certainly makes sense.
The hollow crown deftly demonstrates that even the bards most obscure work. Academy award winner jeremy irons the borgias, tom hiddleston the avengers, and ben whishaw skyfall in his awardwinning role as richard ii star in this epic tale of three kings, their. The new series aired to great acclaim on the bbc this may. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v, starring ben whishaw, jeremy irons and tom hiddleston. The wars of the roses is bloody, muddy, loud and grand king richard iii benedict cumberbatch could really use a horse in this scene from the hollow crown, a cycle. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. The hollow crown dvd, 20, 4disc set for sale online ebay. The hollow crown, trailer great performances pbs youtube. Popular series the hollow crown is getting a sequel, of sorts.
No bombastic overacting that actually clouds motivation, rather than reveal. Aug 08, 20 see the trailer for this acclaimed shakespeare series, the hollow crown. The wars of the roses is bloody, muddy, loud and grand. I believe the first three of these have only been filmed in the old 1970s bbc series of shakespeares complete works, and although the old series was at its best with its version of henry iv, the hollow crown is far above it.
The hollow crown season 1 full episodes watch online. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v on thirteens great. The hollow crown, on pbs, retells shakespearean history. Only occasionally does it feel misplaced, as in richard ii, when director rupert goold goes all in with jesus imagery. In 2012, however, the bbc broadcast the the hollow crown, a sumptuous miniseries based on several of the history plays and executive produced with sam mendes a series faithful to its. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. The hollow crown is a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. Cumberbatch outrageously steals every scene in the hollow. The hollow crown brings together four filmed adaptations of shakespeares history plays richard ii, henry iv parts 1 and 2, and henry v. Sep 15, 20 so the audience for the new series the hollow crown should understand exactly what henry iv of england means when he speaks that famous line. Disney has won the publishing rights at auction for hollow crown, a new ya fantasy series from. A collection of four bbc adaptations of shakespeares history plays comprising richard ii, henry iv.
The hollow crownis a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares history plays the first cycle is an adaptation of shakespeares second historical tetralogy, the henriad. Zoraida cordovas hotly anticipated new fantasy is an epic tale of love and revenge perfect for fans of sabaa tahir and sarah j. Set in a lushly drawn world inspired by inquisition spain, kingdom of puerto leones zoraida cordovas anticipated new fantasy is an epic tale of love and revenge. The wars of the roses dvd,these three screen adaptations, henry vi in two parts and richard iii, tell the story of the wars of the roses, an exceptionally turbulent period in british history.
Principal photography has begun on the hollow crown. The sagas conclusion is all in the hands of debut film director, and theatre old timer, dominic cooke. This second set of history plays which doesnt actually have a name yet will. The wars of the roses is a lavish threepart followup to the bafta winning the hollow crown, which aired in 20 on thirteens great performances. From executive producer sam mendes comes the hollow crown, stunning adaptations of four of shakespeares most treasured.
The wars of the roses also features benedict cumberbatch as richard plantagenet, judi. Quite a few scenes in the play were not in the cinematic adaptation but all the scenes with henry v were preserved. The original fourpart miniseries adapted four of shakespeares history plays richard ii, henry iv, part one, henry iv, part two and henry v into a single chronological narrative. And for plays that are so much about playing parts and keeping up appearances, closeups are invaluable for showing us the characters innermost thoughts, which are not. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title the hollow crown. Aug 09, 20 filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays coming to great performances on pbs beginning friday, september 20 at 9 p. Find out where the hollow crown is streaming, if the hollow crown is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
The hollow crown staffel 1 im 4 disc set richard iihenry ivhenry. Mar 30, 2016 the 2012 instalments of the hollow crown were shot by three directors. The new series settles for one, dominic cooke, with the. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares history plays. Shakespeares epic yet intimate plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v on thirteens.
With anton lesser, simon russell beale, tom georgeson, john mackay. The hollow crown deftly demonstrates that even the bards most obscure work can be sumptuous appointment viewing saving benedict. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares history plays contents. I believe the first three of these have only been filmed in the old 1970s bbc series of shakespeares complete works, and although the old series was at its best with its version. Its an excellent production, as one would expect from. Sep 20, 20 the hollow crownis a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. The wars of the roses the hollow crown critics consensus. The hollow crown tv series, a bbc adaptation of shakespeare plays. Following his fathers early death and the loss of possessions in france young henry vi comes to the throne, under the protection of the duke of gloucester. The war of the roses collects three television films based on shakespearean histories in a multidisc set. As such, this second series of the hollow crown ends in a much darker and more uncertain place than tom hiddlestons rousing st. Executive produced for the bbc by sam mendes and starring benedict cumberbatch, the series dedicates one movie to henry vi, part i, combines henry vi, part ii and iii into another film and concludes the saga of the war of the roses with richard iii. And its absolutely something id watch, no matter how many of the roman plays it ends up including. This week sees the arrival of the second series of bbc twos the hollow crown, subtitled the wars of the roses.
Richard ii, henry iv part 1 and part 2, and henry v. The hollow crown is bbcs magnificent filming of the shakespeares second henriad richard ii with henry ivs rise to power, henry iv, parts i and ii, and henry v. Hollow crown, a 2009 album by british metalcore band architects. The series is the second season of the hollow crown franchise and is directed by dominic cooke. The hollow crown brings a full set of ticks to this checklist. War of the roses features three adaptations, henry vi and richard iii, telling the story of the. Oct 01, 2014 principal photography has begun on the hollow crown. Dec 09, 2016 as such, this second series of the hollow crown ends in a much darker and more uncertain place than tom hiddlestons rousing st. Sold by westcoastmedia and ships from amazon fulfillment. So the audience for the new series the hollow crown should understand exactly what henry iv of england means when he speaks that famous line.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. Fans of the hollow crown may see a similar adaptation of. Liverpool actor david morrissey to star in new bbc production of richard ii. The first cycle is an adaptation of shakespeares second historical tetralogy, the henriad. The hollow crown tv series wikimili, the best wikipedia. It features fairly lavish production values, and an allstar cast, headlined by ben whishaw richard ii, rory kinnear henry bolingbrokeyoung henry iv. For the most part, the flexibility that television provides is used to good advantage in the hollow crown to clarify the action and enhance the dynamics. Executive produced for the bbc by sam mendes and starring benedict cumberbatch, the series dedicates one movie to henry vi, part i, combines henry vi, part ii and iii into another film and concludes the saga of the war of. Beginning in the year 99, the plays deal with events effecting the monarchy during a 16year period, where the ruling orders of richard ii ben whishaw, henry iv jeremy irons and henry iv tom hiddleston find themselves. Shakespeare miniseries the hollow crown is getting a. A miniseries of adaptations of shakespeares history plays. New adaptations of shakespeares tetralogy of history plays comprising the henriad for the bbcs 2012 cultural olympiad. He is unaware that there are other claimants to the throne, plantagent of york and somerset of lancaster, whose.