Italian Film Director Commits Suicide

Breaking news...Italian film director, Mario Monicelli, leaped to his death from the fifth floor balcony of his hospital room in Rome where he was undergoing treatment for terminal cancer.

Monicelli, a four-time Oscar nominated filmmaker best known for Italian comedies, was 95 years old at the time of his death.

He will be missed by many in the cinema and film industry.

Ciao e a presto,

New Moon

Filmed in Montepulciano, New Moon is scheduled to open in theaters on 
November 20.


Not to be missed.


Catch a clip by clicking on the title bar.


Ciao e a presto,

La Traviata

Do you remember the suitcases in the movie "Once Upon A Time In America"? Or the helmets in Ben Hur? What about the jewels Violetta pawns in the opera "La Traviata"? Behind each cinema, opera, theatre, and television production lie the hidden talent of a great company making and providing the props used for each production. And there is no greater stage work than that of Italian company, E.Rancati. Started in 1864 by the Sormani Family, the company employs a handful of craftsman and designers who craft accessories, jewels, furniture and other historical period props for productions made around the world. Rancati warehouses are located in Milano and Roma. If you are an opera or cinema buff, take a moment to visit their website and see the fabulous props and accessories used in various productions. Visit Rancati at http://www.erancati.com/

Opera buffs and lovers of Verdi's La Traviata, must go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYZngjS04SI for the performance of Sempre Libera - La Traviata - sung by Sumi Jo. Her voice will send chills up and down your spine. Enjoy!

Ciao e a presto,

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