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Hank Williams movie gets Nov. 27 release date

A new movie based on the life of Hank Williams will "see the light" right after Thanksgiving.

"I Saw The Light" is coming to theaters Nov. 27. Tom Hiddleston ("The Avengers," "Thor") portrays the country music legend.

The British actor spent a month in Middle Tennessee last year, living with Americana favorite Rodney Crowell as he learned how to channel Williams' sound and performance style. He made a surprise appearance with Crowell at the Wheatland Music Festival in Michigan, performing Williams' "Move It On Over."

That tune was a big hit with the crowd, and on YouTube, but one viewer was highly critical — Williams' grandson, Hank Williams III. The musician addressed Hiddleston directly in a Facebook post.

"You got no moan or soul in your voice," he wrote, and shared a clip of his own live performance of "Move it On Over."

"Light" also stars Elizabeth Olsen (as Williams' first wife, Audrey Williams), Bradley Whitford, David Krumholtz and Cherry Jones.



Source:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/07/01/hank-williams-movie-gets-release-date/29570543/

Here's the performance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q82CFEzBt8

I'd have to unfortunately agree with Hank III.  The guy completely misses the point of the song and turns it into a Karaoke contest.  Hank was a bluesman

I have a lot of respect for Hank 3. If it's not good enough for him, I'll be passing on it. That said I have an aversion to biopics anyway.

Well, I like some of Hank III's stuff and he definitely looks and kinda sounds like Hank sr. But imo he's not very original but rather an imitation of Hank sr. Some of his "ideologic" talk/songs gets on my nerves as well.
Haven't heard too much of her yet but I think his sister has more of a style on her own.

Anyway:


Blasts Hank Sr. Movie
Only An AMERICAN Can Play My Granddaddy

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2014/06/18/hank-williams-movie-biopic-matthew-mcconaughey-country-music/#ixzz3fI54J1Gp






Hank Williams Movie Casts Four New Roles

http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/hank-williams-movie-cast-i-saw-the-light-20141016







Here's the wikipedia site of the movie:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Saw_the_Light_%28film%29

BTW did anyone ever see this? Is it any good?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go-ZKNvWNEY

I watched it earlier this year...that's 90 mins of my life I'll never get back!!!!

Argh... I'm sorry to hear that. Then let's hope for this new movie

Just to get into the mood, here's Hank jr.'s recording of "I'm so lonesome I could cry" which was featured in "Your cheatin' heart" starring george Hamilton as Hank sr. (pictures are shown in the video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTI38-t_jCk

No news, but here's a BBC documentary on Hank:

Part 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ0SuDdhUS4&index=1&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29


Part 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBtiyw4oQUs&index=2&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29


Part 3:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-vc-5W1eb8&index=3&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29


Part 4:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXmWDxSj6L4&index=4&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29


Part 5:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS_BqnVjmvU&index=5&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29

See Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams in I Saw The Light

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/12/tom-hiddleston-hank-williams-i-saw-light-first-look


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Here's a clip from the movie:

http://m.moviepilot.de/news/tom-hiddleston-als-countrysanger-hank-williams-157267?utm_campaign=tom-hiddleston-als-countrysanger-hank-williams&utm_medium=post-moviepilot&utm_source=facebook





Here's the movie about Hank jr, "Living proof":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYA6TNaH7qQ

HANK WILLIAMS BIOPIC SEES THE LIGHT IN NOVEMBER

http://www.udiscovermusic.com/hank-williams-biopic-sees-the-light-in-november (http://www.udiscovermusic.com/hank-williams-biopic-sees-the-light-in-november)


And here's a mostly negative review:


Toronto Film Review: ‘I Saw the Light’

http://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/i-saw-the-light-review-hank-williams-toronto-film-festival-1201590446/

Becoming Hank: How Tom Hiddleston Transformed Into a Country Music Icon

Chelsea Crowell spends weeks observing the actor's meticulous schooling of Hank Williams for 'I Saw the Light'



Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/features/becoming-hank-how-tom-hiddleston-transformed-into-a-country-music-icon-20151016#ixzz3ooxMxrDL

When's the Hank Jr. movie coming? 8)

I posted a link above to the Hank jr. movie.







But this one is about Hank Williams sr.





EDIT:


Here are some more interviews from youtube.



Tom Hiddleston on Playing Hank Williams in 'I Saw the Light'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktIIT2R_iwo


Elizabeth Olsen Talks Romancing Tom Hiddleston’s "Hank Williams” - I Saw the Light - TIFF 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y7RHELRYO0



Tom Hiddleston Explains How He Learned to Loosen Up and Yodel - I Saw the Light - TIFF 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvtWIlA8QrI


Tom Hiddleston & Elizabeth Olsen On 'I Saw The Light': Bringing Heart To Hank Williams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h983-2mBRkM


Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen on the TIFF red carpet of ‘I Saw The Light’ - etalk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up9mPbmrmoQ


Toronto: ‘I Saw the Light’ Star Tom Hiddleston Sings Fave Hank Williams Tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-agy7q1gQ


How Tom Hiddleston became Hank Williams - TIFF 2015 - Golden Globes Awards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-MxraHUOa4


Tom Hiddleston Performs As Hank Williams Live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELg6jtEiQOQ

Anyone here who saw that Woody Allen movie will agree that he looks like Fitzgerald in a cowboy hat. Not a good sign.

Some method acting could've helped. Do they still make chloral hydrate (and what the hell was chloral hydrate anyhow) ? Sounded like something you huff from a rag.

How about a movie about Billy Joe Shaver. Documentary concert ala "I just wasn't made for these times. "

Listen to "Tramp On Your Street" :  https://www.sendspace.com/file/rs0wz2

Here is the trailer:



See the Trailer for the Hank Williams Biopic 'I Saw the Light'

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-the-trailer-for-the-hank-williams-biopic-i-saw-the-light-20151201#ixzz3t6XspnhA




And the official site for the movie:

http://sonyclassics.com/isawthelight/

A couple of pics I found on the net:


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I'll give it a go. He's a good actor. If I want to hear the real Hank, I'll dust off the recordings. Always thought Hank III was a bit of a joke anyhow. A really lucky guy.

I will too. People praised Joaquin Phoenix's singing in "Walk the line" (for whatever reason - I still wonder why they didn't use Cash's recordings. Maybe they thought "Well, he doesn't look like Johnny, so he doesn't have to sound like him either...") so I would be surprised if anyone really compares about Hiddleston's singing (although it's obvious that he's not a singer).
BTW here's a live performance of "Hey good lookin'" by Hiddleston:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9DgMtEiZlE

and him singing "Why don't you love me":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZSEFZmBsIQ

I don't know about the source for this.

And I don't really mind the accent from what I've seen in the trailer. It is ok. That said, if it goes into cinemas worldwide, I will probably see a german synchronisation before I get to watch the original anyway.


And the more I get to know about Hank III the more I agree. Hank jr. has that laughable side in him as well (but boy, that son-of-a-gun seems to play any instrument you hand him!). But he also wrote some songs that almost hold up to his daddy's imo. Hank III looks and sounds a lot like Hank sr. but all of his behaviour and attitude etc. is ridiculous. Now if his music would justify it, that would be another thing. But as far as I got to know his stuff (and I'd be happy to change my mind about that) he just seems like a Hank-wannabe.
It must be hard though to have to grow up in the shadows of Hank Williams. And in case of Hank III in the shadows of Hank sr. and Hank jr.
From the little I heard, I probably much more prefer Holly Williams (daughter of Hank sr.). She at least doesn't try to be her granddaddy, although some of her stuff is too mainstream Nashville-country imo. And let's not talk about Jett Williams' singing too much...  :-D

From the movie's Facebook-page:



New Years Day marks the 63rd anniversary of Hank's departure...
Here is the full audio of Hank Williams' funeral in 1953.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQcGCAJ1rXk

From Bear Family:


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1-CD-Album Digipak (4-plated) with 43-page booklet, 33 tracks. Playing time approx. 84 mns. At last! The greatest singer-songwriter in country music history finally joins the Bear Family roster! This is the first anthology in more than fifty years devoted to Hank Williams' uptempo juke-joint classics! Packed with 33 tracks, its including 17 Top 10 country chart hits, all digitally remastered from the best-available source material. It includes rarely-heard demo overdubs by his Drifting Cowboys and the late Don Helms, plus an unexpectedly rocking take on Fool About You. 'Rockin' Chair Money' is the first new compilation of Hank Williams' uptempo classics since M-G-M's 'Honky Tonkin'' album from 1957. Starting with his original Sterling recording of Pan American, this collection showcases classics from virtually every point in the singer's six-year recording career along with some unexpected, seldom-heard treats, including a guitar-only demo of 'Ten Little Numbers' and a full-tilt rockabilly overdub on 'Fool About You'. Six other posthumous overdubs feature sympathetic backings from Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys and steel guitarist Don Helms. Part of Bear Family's acclaimed 'Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight' series, this 33-track collection is perfect for parties and road trips. Dave Samuelson provides an overview of Hank Williams, his songs and the recording sessions.



https://www.bear-family.com/williams-hank-rockin-chair-money-gonna-shake-this-shack-tonight.html

I agree, Holly is where the talent went.  Hank Jr. is incredibly talented though, probably more so than his father in about any number of ways, but Sr. was the one who started it all... 

Basically the way I see it

Hank Jr. couldn't get out from his fathers shadow, he even had to dress like him as a teenager for shows his mom set up.  So even when he went more into his 'outlaw' stuff he still had this looming homage of his father everywhere, he mentions Sr. in practically every song.  This held him back a little bit but was pretty much unescapable so he embraced it and did what he could with it.  Probably the most talented Williams...

Hank III basically tried to run a gimmick to escape, but yet still use the legacy, so he tries to make everything have a punk or rockabilly vibe to it.  This limits his music so much that it makes it all sound like a cover band doing a pastiche or something

Holly Williams is able to shine because she's a female so that separates her from the obvious comparisons and allows her to show off the songwriting side.  Also she has the best voice, obviously, of any of them.  I like that she doesn't try to write like her family, she just writes with the same inspiration as her family, it gives her a pretty authentic sound.  I just wish she'd get more opportunities, I think she could be running Nashville given a little more exposure.  She's go the talent, the songwriting, the singing, the look, and the story. 

Holly Williams - Gone Away From Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSKxGiCprY

Someone uploaded the A&E biography on Hank:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L21JIk1v3Og

Here's a new interview with Hiddleston and Rodney Crowell.


Becoming Hank - Part One

Tom Hiddleston is a classically trained British actor, who recently took on the role of Hank Williams for the upcoming film I Saw The Light. Exactly how does a British man transform into an American country music icon?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtz2V5ywcbw

This was posted on the Facebook site of the movie:


"I Saw the Light" with Tom Hiddleston album cover 'poster' in vintage style. #illustration #ISawTheLight via Rachael Sinclair (@SinclairArt on Twitter)

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Hank Williams Jr. on Hank Sr., the Opry and 'Weird Pop Country'

"You gotta watch out for a motivated icon," boasts Bocephus of his sterling new LP 'It's About Time'

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hank-williams-jr-on-hank-sr-the-opry-and-weird-pop-country-20160115



Listen to some samples here:

http://www.amazon.com/Its-About-Time-Hank-Williams/dp/B017WG8JCA/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1453843445&sr=1-1&keywords=hank+williams+jr



Judging from these sample, I'd call it crap.  :-\

Exclusive First Look: Tom Hiddleston's Costumes in I Saw the Light Are Beyond Amazing

http://www.eonline.com/news/699754/exclusive-first-look-tom-hiddleston-s-costumes-in-i-saw-the-light-are-beyond-amazing





And very interesting, the soundtrack.


I Saw the Light (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) from the upcoming Hank Williams biopic will be digitally released on March 25th!

Featuring new interpretations of classic Hank Williams tracks, the soundtrack is now available for digital pre-order @iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/i-saw-light-original-motion/id1048296287?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Now you can listen:


Tom Hiddleston Is Flirting With All Of Us In This Exclusive Song From “I Saw The Light”

I Saw the Light director Marc Abraham told BuzzFeed News that Loki makes a great Hank Williams. Plus, the premiere of one of Hiddleston’s tracks from the movie.


http://www.buzzfeed.com/katiehasty/tom-hiddleston-sings-hey-good-lookin-exclusive#.dbAD2dq50

Holly Williams stole the show at the Grand Ol Opry tonight, fantastic performance of "Waiting on June" and also "On the Highway". 

A new clip:



Elizabeth Olsen Isn't Pleased With Tom Hiddleston's Honky Tonkin' In This 'I Saw The Light' Clip

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/i-saw-the-light-clip_us_56b3613fe4b08069c7a62d92?ir=Entertainment&

Flashback: See Hank 3 Honor Hank Sr. With 'Howlin' at the Moon'

Outspoken grandson of Hank Williams paid tribute to his musical ancestor on the Grand Ole Opry in 2004


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/flashback-see-hank-3-honor-hank-sr-with-howlin-at-the-moon-20160104

Becoming Hank - Part Two

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atXulL2WvWs



I believe we haven't posted this one, have we?

Tom Hiddleston talks Hank Williams with Josie Rourke on ArtsNight, BBC Two

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfJRauVoqPk

Get in Bed With Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen in This Exclusive Clip

http://www.vulture.com/2016/03/see-tom-hiddleston-and-elizabeth-olsen-in-bed.html

Listen to Tom Hiddleston Do His Best Hank Williams Impression on "Jambalaya"


http://noisey.vice.com/blog/hank-williams-tom-hiddleston-jambalaya



Well... but maybe the movie will be good.... ;D

Hear Tom Hiddleston's 'Move It On Over' From 'I Saw the Light'
Hiddleston's take on the Hank Williams classic appears on the soundtrack to the upcoming Hank Sr. biopic


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-tom-hiddlestons-move-it-on-over-from-i-saw-the-light-20160323

Oh my heavens, that is BAD!! Terrible. . . .worthless. Who is that singer and how did he get the part--what a disaster!

It's Hiddleston himself. I don't think it's very good either. Just like "Walk the line". I hope the movie will be better.

Just read the Village Voice review -- "mixed".

I think there's a review in this thread that was negative. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.


On another note:

A Highway Marker For Hank Williams

http://www.udiscovermusic.com/a-highway-marker-for-hank-williams

The night Hank Williams came to town -- and got married at the Municipal Auditorium

http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2016/03/hank_williams_new_orleans_wedding_1952.html

Saw an interview with Hank Jr., they asked him if he saw the movie, he said "No, I think my Daughter saw it though".  Asked it he was going to see it, he answered "Hell no". 

I think Holly has said she really liked it. 

Heard an interview today on NPR with the lead Tom Hiddleston.  The guy clearly took it very seriously and worked hard and gives Hank Sr.'s art and legacy enormous respect.   The guy is trained in the classics, for what that is worth.  They played some song snippets and my impression was hey, solid effort!  Hiddleston stated he couldn't imagine capturing the character while lip syncing, which I can dig.  But needless to say, as is the case with these things, he is a bit off in the  ease of Hank's vocal style. 

Why Tom Hiddleston wanted his rendition of Hank Williams’ ‘Honky Tonkin’ to not sound polished

http://www.hitfix.com/news/why-tom-hiddleston-wanted-his-rendition-of-hank-williams-honky-tonkin-to-not-sound-polished

I really hope it is good. I wonder if it will be shown in german cinemas.



Tom Hiddleston and Stephen Colbert sang 'I Saw the Light' together

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/29/tom-hiddleston-stephen-colbert-sing-together?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter

A New Map to Hank Williams’s Lost Highways

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/20/movies/a-new-map-to-hank-williamss-lost-highways.html?_r=4




There's also a link to a screenplay from the late 70s ("Robert De Niro and Jack Nicholson were considered for the role, but the script was so dark that Williams’s publishing company refused to allow his songs to be used.")

 "EIGHT SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF HANK WILLIAMS"

http://www.weeklyscript.com/Eight+Scenes%20From%20The%20Life%20Of%20Hank%20Williams%20%28Unproduced%29.html

Saturday night they kept talking about it on the Grand ol' Opry, it's in limited release in certain cities, and I think going to most theatres Tommorow...  Also Loretta Lynn performed at the Opry Saturday, she sounded I swear to God exactly like she always has.  I don't know how that's possible...

Here are some dates:

http://www.sonyclassics.com/isawthelight/dates.html

The Hank Williams biopic I Saw The Light, starring Tom Hiddlestone and directed by Marc Abraham, was released in the UK and Ireland yesterday (6 May). That follows its debut in recent weeks in North America and other countries, with Hiddlestone's performance as the great country star winning widespread praise.

http://www.udiscovermusic.com/first-of-eleven-for-hank-williams

Uncover the true story of American music legend Hank Williams. You can own ‪#‎ISawTheLight‬ on Blu-ray and Digital July 5th! http://sonypictures.us/cvcl2f


http://www.amazon.com/I-Saw-Light-Blu-ray-Ultraviolet/dp/B01FEOA0II?tag=sphe-istl-social-20



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