Ewan McGregor
and other artists record Toast To Freedom
Amnesty
International have released a new song called Toast To Freedom, commemorating
the organisation's 50th anniversary.
Dedicated to
human rights activism around the world, the song features performances from 50
artists, including Levon Helm, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon and Ewan
McGregor.
"Human
rights are everybody’s business," said Secretary-General of Amnesty
International Salil Shetty.
“I would like
to thank all the people who gave their time to make this project happen. I hope
Toast To Freedom will become a major source of inspiration in the coming
years."
The song is being
released to coincide with World Press Freedom Day, with proceeds going to
Amnesty International.
Source: ITN News
Source: ITN News
Video source: YouTube
Ewan McGregor
pilot 'The Corrections' declined by HBO
HBO have passed on the new Ewan McGregor pilot The Corrections.
HBO have passed on the new Ewan McGregor pilot The Corrections.
Variety reports that the cable network has
chosen not to pick up the series, starring McGregor and based on a novel by
Jonathan Franzen.
The
best-selling novel tells the story of a troubled Midwestern family over a span
of several decades, from the mid-20th century to Christmas in the new
millennium.
Shot in
February, the pilot was directed and adapted by Noah Baumbach, known for his
work on the Ben Stiller movie Greenberg.
It featured a
cast including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rhys Ifans, Chris Cooper, Greta Gerwig and
Dianne West.
McGregor
recently starred opposite Emily Blunt in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
Also reported
by Baltimore Sun
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