Welcome to simplystreep.com, an information source on the American actress Meryl Streep, best known from her Oscar-winning performances in "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice". Her work on screen, stage and television, a career that includes some of the most acclaimed films of the last 30 years, has achieved critical acclaim and earned her the business' most prestigious awards. This unofficial website provides a base for fans which is regularly updated with all essential news on Meryl's work, an active message board plus extensive archives, media and more. Enjoy your stay! UPDATES ARCHIVE | JANUARY 2008 "LIONS FOR LAMBS" TO BE RELEASED ON DVD APRIL 8 Posted: 2008-01-30 | Source: Webmaster Does Leaving Theaters Like A Lamb Mean Hitting DVD Like A Lion? "Lions for Lambs" suffered from an onslaught of political/war-themed movies in 2007, and an audience that didn’t really want to see them. Add on top of that the general feeling that Tom Cruise is still a bit overexposed, and you had a movie that didn’t have much of a chance for its theatrical release. Now the critically acclaimed movie comes to DVD for a second chance at grabbing an audience. Starring Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford, Lions shows the impact of the war in Afghanistan through the stories of an inspirational professor and a battle between a slick senator and a liberal journalist, all of whom have some sort of influence over two recent college graduates serving in the war. The DVD, being released April 8th, includes a feature-length commentary from Redford, as well as featurettes looking at the making of the movie, the process of moving the film “From Script to Screen,” and the legacy of United Artists. 1979 ACADEMY AWARDS Posted: 2008-01-27 | Source: Webmaster This find deserves a special mention at the updates, a video clip of Meryl's first-ever Oscar appearance. Back in 1979 she received her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for "The Deer Hunter" - while the film was the big winner of the evening, the award in Meryl's category went to Maggie Smith. Click below to watch the video clip. Download | Video Archive APPEARANCES PICTURES (1997-2002) Posted: 2008-01-25 | Source: Webmaster Updatd the Image Library with appearances pictures ranging from 1997 to 2002. The new albums feature Meryl at award ceremonies, film premieres (for "Music of the Heart", "One True Thing" and "Marvin's Room", among others), film festivals as well as benefit fundraisers and concert. Enjoy the new pictures. STANLEY TUCCI TALKS "JULIE AND JULIA" Posted: 2008-01-22 | Source: Webmaster In an interview with the movie website ComingSoon.net, actor Stanley Tucci mentioned his and Meryl's involvement in the announced comedy "Julie and Julia". The film hasn't been officially announced yet, but this at least sounds quite official :-) Thanks to Gabriel for the heads-up! What are you working on now? Are you still shooting "The Lovely Bones" with Peter Jackson? Tucci: Yeah, I'm still shooting "The Lovely Bones." I leave on Thursday or Friday to go to New Zealand to finish it. We had been shooting in Pennsylvania and then I come back in about a month and then I do this movie with Nora Ephron and Meryl Streep. ("Julie and Julia," about the life of celebrity chef Julia Child.) I can't wait. She asked me. She said, "I want you to play my husband." "DOUBT" ON-SET PICTURES Posted: 2008-01-20 | Source: Webmaster Many thanks to Riikka for sending in more recent on-set pictures of "Doubt", taken on January 18, 2008. Meryl is shown with co-star Amy Adams. MAGAZINE SCANS (1978-1986) Posted: 2008-01-19 | Source: Webmaster Added a new batch of very rare magazine scans, ranging from 1978 to 1986 - a highlight included is Meryl's first ever magazine cover - the Horizon Magazine in August 1978, with an in-depth articles on Hollywood's rising young actresses. Also, many great interviews and articles from throughout the 1980s featuring many new pictures and photoshoots. Many thanks as always to the great Alvaro for the scans. Enjoy reading! (1978)  Horizon Magazine (USA) (1979)  Epocha Magazine (Spain) (1980)  Epocha Magazine (Spain) (1982)  Cosmopolitan (Spain) (1983)  Vogue Magazine (Spain) (1984)  Caras Magazine (Spain) (1984)  Buenhogar Magazine (Central America) (1985)  Woman's Weekly (USA) (1985)  Cosmopolitan Magazine (USA) (1986)  Garbo Magazine (Spain) "DARK MATTER" TO BE RELEASED THIS APRIL Posted: 2008-01-15 | Source: Webmaster According to the Hollywood Reporter, First Independent Pictures will handle North American theatrical distribution for Chen Shi-Zheng's dramatic thriller "Dark Matter," starring Liu Ye, Aidan Quinn and Meryl Streep. Based on a true story, the film follows a Chinese science student (Liu Ye) invited by a professor (Quinn) to travel to the U.S. to study for his Ph.D., but the pressures of his new environment cause him to slowly unravel. Streep plays his mentor. The film will be released in April, followed by a DVD release via a home video deal that is now being finalized. "Dark Matter" won the Alfred P. Sloan award when it premiered at last year's Sundance Film Festival. "MAMMA MIA" THEATRICAL POSTER Posted: 2008-01-08 | Source: Webmaster Added the theatrical poster for "Mamma Mia". Credit goes to ABBA World with thanks to Jordan for the heads-up! SINGING AND DANCING, STREEP AND BROSNAN A MAJOR TREAT IN '08 Posted: 2008-01-08 | Source: Webmaster Article courtesy The Inquirer: A Caped Crusader, Iron Man, a Narnian Prince, Indiana Jones, Rambo, James Bond and Incredible Hulk are in your 2008 movie horizon. There is also a Dancing Queen and that is Meryl Streep, no less, as Donna in the film adaptation of Mamma Mia!, one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. Shaping up to be the perfect alternative to the upcoming testosterone-heavy films, "Mamma Mia!," which features the popular ABBA songs, is the first movie musical of the divine Meryl Streep. Meryl gave us a hint of her singing talent in such films as "A Prairie Home Companion" and "Postcards from the Edge." The multi-awarded actress, as the lead of a defunct band (Donna and the Dynamos) who runs a taverna on a Greek island, gets to do full-blown singing and dancing numbers in the screen version of the feel-good musical that has been seen by over 30 million people in more than 160 cities around the world. "Mamma Mia!" promises another major treat: Pierce Brosnan, former James Bond, lets loose, croons and hoofs it up as Sam, one of the three ex-boyfriends of Meryl's Donna. Read the full article here. MOVIE PICTURES & SCREENCAPS (1994-1990) Posted: 2008-01-05 | Source: Webmaster Added 5 more movie galleries, completing the 90s with "The River Wild", "The House of the Spirits", "Death Becomes Her", "Defending Your Life" and "Postcards from the Edge". Each gallery comes with production stills, exclusive DVD screencaps, on-set pictures and captures from related featurettes and promotional interviews. Enjoy the new uploads! VIDEO ADDITIONS Posted: 2008-01-02 | Source: Webmaster Hope you had a great New Year's Eve. To keep up with all recent goodies, the following videos and pictures (view update below) have been uploaded. First, a clip from the 1986 Academy Awards when "Out Of Africa" won seven Oscars. In this clip, Sydney Pollack wins as Best Director and Meryl can be seen in the audience. Then, making of's for "Adaptation", "Prime" (with many thanks to Maria), "The Devil Wears Prada" (with many thanks to Andrea), "She-Devil" (re-added, with many thanks to Alvaro) and " A Cry in the Dark", the latter featuring interviews with the cast of the film as well as Lindy and Michael Chamberlain. Many thanks to Brian Tristam Williams for sharing this rare find! "MAMMA MIA" NEW PRODUCTION STILL AND ON-SET PICTURES Posted: 2008-01-02 | Source: Webmaster Added a lovely new production still as well as some exclusive on-set pictures from last September.