Why Actor and Singer Jiří Korn Almost Turned Down a Famous Fairy Tale Role: Spotlight Interview

Why Actor and Singer Jiří Korn Almost Turned Down a Famous Fairy Tale Role: Spotlight Interview

“Why they overdubbed me, I wasn’t interested at all at the time. Don’t think I was so bitter, but I was terribly sorry. The fairy tale is really beautifully shot,” says actor and singer Jiří Korn about being almost a king in the famous fairy tale Honza predubbed by Michal Pavlata. “But I got over … Read more

Remembering Stella Zázvorková: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of a Czech Icon

Remembering Stella Zázvorková: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of a Czech Icon

From nanny to queen, Stella became famous as one of the greatest Czech female comedians of the 20th century. However, her acting range was considerably wider – from the nanny in the Crazy Sad Princess to the caring mother Majerová in the series Arabela to, for example, Queen Anežka in the fairy tale How the … Read more

The Emperor’s Baker and The Baker’s Emperor: A Historical Comedy Film Trivia

The Emperor’s Baker and The Baker’s Emperor: A Historical Comedy Film Trivia

December 22, 2023 | 06:00 The famous two-part historical comedy The Emperor’s Baker and The Baker’s Emperor was filmed by director Martin Frič in 1951 with Jan Werich in the lead role. other figures of the imperial court. The popular film with Jan Werich belongs to the greatest jewels of Czech cinematography and is associated … Read more

Review of the film Perinbaba and two worlds by Juraj Jakubisk

Review of the film Perinbaba and two worlds by Juraj Jakubisk

It is enough to watch the first few minutes of the original film Perinbaba from 1985 to understand why it is as important to Slovaks as the Three Nuts is to Cinderella. Wild orgies in the snow imbued with circus anarchist energy will immediately take you back to the times when movie fairy tales presented … Read more

Russell Crowe’s Admirable Visit to the Karlovy Vary Festival

Russell Crowe’s Admirable Visit to the Karlovy Vary Festival

On the fourth day, the Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe confesses his admiration for the Karlovy Vary festival, of which he is the main guest. “I had no idea it was like a fairy tale here, with such beautiful architecture. I will not keep it to myself and I will recommend everyone to come to Karlovy … Read more

Why Kozí’s story became an internet meme after 15 years

Why Kozí’s story became an internet meme after 15 years

While in the Czech Republic, the animated fairy tale The Goat’s Tale – The Rumors of Old Prague once broke attendance records, viewers abroad did not understand it. That is why now, fifteen years after the Czech premiere of the first part of the film, the stories about Kuba, his constantly chattering goat and the … Read more

The Pitfalls of Fairy Tales: Raising Children to Rely on Adventure Rather than Princes

The Pitfalls of Fairy Tales: Raising Children to Rely on Adventure Rather than Princes

Title: The Inappropriateness of Traditional Czech Fairy Tales for Children Date: June 26, 2023 Fairy tales have long been regarded as magical stories that not only entertain children but also impart valuable life lessons. They teach the difference between good and evil, and often have moral messages embedded within them. However, it is important to … Read more

The Communist Values in the Fairy Tale Once Upon a Time with Jan Werich

The popular humorous fairy tale with Jan Werich Once upon a time there was a king contains several hidden values ​​important for the communist regime. The film version differs in many ways from Božena Němcová’s book version. Why do only ordinary people have positive qualities in the fairy tale and why did Vlasta Burian get … Read more

Whoa! Disney Will Make Fairy Tales Feel Real Through the Metaverse

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Disney is getting serious about working on the Metaverse. Most recently, the company has appointed the lead for its Metaverse strategy, Mike White. White has worked with the company for more than 10 years and was tasked with overseeing a team that included senior leaders. He will be Disney’s senior vice … Read more

How not to marry a princess: The judges had to play phenomenal actresses, says the director

TV Christmas will offer the rebel princess, the Christmas boy and Maria Theresa His latest spectacle, How Not to Marry a Princess, will once again offer humor, tension and, of course, great love. And on top of that, a great cast, including the contemplative Prince Leopold, played by Marek Adamczyk, and the rebel Princess Josefina, … Read more