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Preview: Brothers
19 hours ago | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
About ten years ago, three promising young actors were working to secure a place amongst the Hollywood A-list. Natalie Portman had finished her first major acting role, as Mathilda in Luc Bessons Leon. She would go on to make her major breakthrough in the Star Wars prequels. Tobey Maguire had small roles in respected films like The Cider House Rules and Wonder Boys, then also got his major break in a high budget franchise, winning the role of Spiderman. Jake Gyllenhaal came to public attention through his role in sleeper Indie hit Donnie Darko, then hit the big time through a combination of big budget popcorn in The Day After Tomorrow, and critically acclaimed drama in Brokeback Mountain. Next week in the Us, these three actors, firmly A-List, come together for Jim Sheridan’s brothers.
Brothers is a remake of Susanne Bier’s Danish film Brodre. Tobey Maguire plays Captain Sam Cahill, »
- Barry Steele
Birthday Suits, Asia Major
27 November 2009 7:30 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Do you ever celebrate the birthdays of your favorite movie folk? You should. Here are your options for 11/27
1940 Bruce Lee Chinese American trailblazer, 70s icon, legend. Without him, whose to say how long it would have taken martial arts films to gain as much international popularity? Without him, no Uma Thurman in a yellow track suit.
1951 Kathryn Bigelow director, action fan. An Oscar nominee in about 2 months and a week.
1956 William Fichtner actor
1957 Callie Khouri, screenwriter. She'll always have Thelma & Louise
1957 Kevin O'Connell, the most nominated never-winning Oscar anything. He's been nominated 20 times (!) for his sound work. He has only his Emmy and lucrative blockbuster heavy career to comfort him. His next project is the Gyllenhaal action flick Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. [editor's note: You may recall that the second podcast ever here at Tfe was an interview with his then working partner Greg P Russell whose own Oscar tally totals 12 nominations without a win.]
1963 Fisher Stevens, Michelle Pfeiffer's boyfriend during her Catwoman years
1968 Michael Vartan, French-American actor (Alias)
1978 Unax Ugalde, Spanish hottie... seduced Julianne Moore »
- NATHANIEL R
The 10 Most Anticipated Summer Movies of 2010
24 November 2009 9:27 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
Let’s face it, every year there’s only a handful of movies that everyone who dares call himself a fanboy is dying to see. 2010 is no exception, with titles like “Iron Man 2″, “Prince of Persia”, and “Jonah Hex” on the slate, to name just three. Here is our extremely early preview of the 10 movies you should be keeping an eye on and we’ll be following very closely ahead of their Summer 2010 launch. Some are more fanboyish than others, but they’re all definitely intriguing. 10. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (June 30) The “Twilight” franchise? No interest whatsoever. David Slade directing another vampire movie? Oh hell yeah. As if Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” franchise needed new injections of blood into its already impressive fanbase, the third part in the series, “Eclipse” got it anyway when the producers hired David Slade (”30 Days of Night”) to take a stab at darkening up the teen angst vampire series. »
- Nix
Peter Iliff Writing American Gladiators Movie
24 November 2009 3:56 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
I’ll admit it. When I was a kid, I liked watching American Gladiators. Heck, I even made up my own version of The Eliminator to run through on the playground at school. Does that mean I think American Gladiators should be turned into a movie? Not in the slightest. Nevertheless, according to Variety, that’s just what’s going to happen.
We’ve known about the possibility of an American Gladiators movie since May, but now we know the details. According to the Variety article, screenwriter Peter Illiff, of Point Break fame, is drafting a script for the film which will “feature the Herculean characters as superheroes.” Joining Illiff on the project is producer Scott Mednick (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and the original creator of American Gladiators, Johnny Ferraro.
As unappealing as an American Gladiators-inspired movie sounds, there is some potential for the story. I’m intrigued by »
- Rob Frappier
The Horribly Slow Murderer With The Extremely Inefficient Weapon
23 November 2009 1:51 PM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Richard Gale’s comedy/horror short film “The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon“ surged in popularity immediately after its release on YouTube, receiving more than 900,000 views in three weeks to become the No. 1 Top Favorited and No. 2 Top Rated film this month on YouTube in the Film and Animation category.
The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon poster art
Since the YouTube launch, Horribly Slow Murderer … has been featured on G4TV’s Attack of the Show, and Hollywood is calling: Mr. Gale recently had his first meeting with an Oscar-winning production company, which contacted him after seeing his film online.
“This was the best route to take with my film”
says Mr. Gale, a three-time Los Angeles Area Emmy winner, who rejected paid offers from short film distributors after his film won 12 awards on the festival circuit.
“I would’ve been prohibited from releasing it online for years, »
- Allan Ford
'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' Adaptation Goes To 'Conan' Writers
23 November 2009 7:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
I sure do love waking up to video game adaptation news, especially when it's as exciting as the latest update. For anyone who owns a PlayStation 3, one of the few must-own titles is undoubtedly "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" (and now its sequel, "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves"). Great game, in the running-and-jumping-and-climbing-and-shooting vein of the "Tomb Raider" series, with amazing graphics and an overall presentation which feels pulled straight from a Hollywood blockbuster. The story is pure popcorn, with an "Indiana Jones" kind of vibe, a plucky female sidekick and a gang of villains pulled straight from central casting.
News broke over the summer that Sony would be guiding "Uncharted" to a big screen adaptation, with "Hitman 2" (another, as-yet-unreleased game adaptation) writer Kyle Ward delivering a script. Well Ward's now out, according to a report yesterday on Latino Review. Replacing him -- assuming negotiations go well -- are "Conan" reboot writers »
- Adam Rosenberg
Idris Elba Cast in Thor
22 November 2009 4:25 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
The talented British actor who made his name in the acclaimed HBO drama The Wire, has been cast as Heimdall, the guardian sentry of Asgard in Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Thor.
As well as Samuel L. Jackson in his cameo role as Nick Fury, the cast of Thor includes Swedish favorite Stellan Skarsgard, Natalie Portman, Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, the incredibly talented Tadanobu Asano, and the legendary Anthony Hopkins. Leading this strong cast are two relative unknowns in Tom Hiddlestone, who is playing antagonist Loki, and Chris Hemsworth (previously seen as George Kirk in J. J. Abrams’ Star Trek), who has been cast in the titular role.
This cast is interesting to say the least, but the recent additions of Asano and Elba (two of the more talented actors among the cast) seemed to have caused a stir amongst fans as they obviously do not resemble Norse gods. It »
- Andrew Peters
Buzz Break: Persia, the Fragrance
20 November 2009 12:00 PM, PST | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
· Jake Gyllenhaal gives good smolder in the latest teaser poster for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Click for bigger.
· It looks like Dustin Hoffman is backing out of Little Fockers, where EW says he "had tentatively agreed to appear in what was to be a very funny cameo at the end of the film." Have the words "very funny" been associated with this franchise since the year 2000?
· Remember Adnan Ghalib, ex-paparazzo lover of Britney Spears? Sentenced to jail.
· Domestic violence victim Halle Berry is speaking out about Rihanna and Chris Brown: "Any time a woman frees herself from that kind of bondage and that kind of situation I'm proud."
· Deborah Lacey, who plays Carla the maid on Mad Men, draws inspiration from her mother, who was Bob Denver's maid in the 1960s. You don't even want to know about the Bob Denver Fingerbang Threat Level. »
'Twilight' Producer Offers Updates On 'Gears Of War' And 'Dead Space' Adaptations
19 November 2009 8:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
It's common knowledge that video games have had a rough go of things in Hollywood. It's still a young entertainment medium -- comparing them chronologically to film, games have really only reached their "talkie" phase -- but a story is a story, and games really just haven't been adapted very well. That hasn't stopped filmmakers from trying to crack the code though.
There was some promise in "Halo," which Peter Jackson was going to produce and "District 9" helmer Neill Blomkamp was going to direct. Until it fizzled out, that is. The next great hope on the horizon is "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," which hits theaters next May. Both of these games have rich, well-developed stories. "Twilight" producer Wyck Godfrey, who has his hands on adaptations of "Gears of War" and "Dead Space," argues that the big problem with game adaptations thus far is related mostly to the source narratives. »
- Adam Rosenberg
New International Trailer for Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
18 November 2009 1:26 PM, PST | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »
Trouble-prone teen Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of school – but that’s the least of his problems. The gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters seem to have walked out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology texts and into his life – and they’re not happy. Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, Percy and his friends must embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true thief, save Percy’s family, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
We haven’t been following this film that much but after watching the trailer it looks like it could be a lot of fun. Sort of a modern day retelling of Clash of the Titans. Percy or Perseus? man I am good at connection. The film is based on a popular series of young adult novels written by Rick Riordan. »
- Kevin Coll
Universal Takes Black Couple Out Of UK Couples Retreat Poster
17 November 2009 7:00 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
The lack of minority representation in mainstream Hollywood movies is definitely not news. When was the last time a movie was released with a minority character that wasn't sold as a "black movie" or a "Latino movie?" We're trained to believe that Tyler Perry movies (for example) don't speak to any universal truths and somehow only convey messages that black audiences can relate to. Yet, movies released with all white characters are rarely considered niche films. Additionally, it's been a habit of Hollywood to give roles that should go to minorities (i.e. Prince of Persia or the kids in 21) to Caucasian actors in an effort to make the films more bankable and "universal." Now the La Times and the UK's Mail Online are reporting that Universal dropped the black couple (Faizon Love and Kali Hawk) from the poster for Couples Retreat in the UK. You'll see in the two »
‘20,000 Leagues’ Gets Torpedoed; McG Harpooned
17 November 2009 5:57 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Life is not looking good for Terminator Salvation director McG.
Disney has decided to indefinitely can the Captain Nemo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea project (surely to be a 3D CGI adventure-fest) and McG has stepped away from the film, which was slated to begin production in a little over two months from now. There has still been no big casting news for the film, which could have been a reason why Nemo has been canned.
Disney is looking for big tentpole films to fill the Pirates of the Caribbean vacuum with Prince of Persia, Tron Legacy and Nemo, but it’s likely that the only success they’ll achieve in that endeavor will be the inevitable fourth entry into the Pirates franchise, which Rob Marshall will direct in May.
Meanwhile, McG’s other project, Terminator 5, is also in limbo until the rights to the film are properly settled.
Is »
- John Cooper
Third New Alice In Wonderland Image
17 November 2009 4:44 AM, PST | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »
Disney has continued their viral campaign of getting people to sign up on Facebook. As a reward for joining the Mad Hatter’s army we get the Mad Hatter himself in this third promo picture. The Mad Hatter was demanding 9,000 “likes” on his Facebook page. He’s almost half way there when the second photo was released. Now he at his goal but you can still join The Disloyal Subjects of the Mad Hatter on Facebook and help prepare his army!
From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventureALICE In Wonderland, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, »
- Kevin Coll
Reese Gets Away With Deacon and Ava
17 November 2009 | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Reese Witherspoon headed out of La to spend her weekend in Ojai with Ava and Deacon. She paid a visit to a local farmers market on Sunday before stopping by a bookstore, where Deacon picked out a book of his own. Reese took a break to relax after making the talk show rounds to promote her new fragrance. She might be called back into duty if she accompanies Jake during his upcoming Prince of Persia promotion, but she always has her country getaway just an hour and a half away if she needs a break from the madness of La. View 15 Photos › To see more of Reese and Deacon in Ojai, just read more. View 15 Photos › »
- PopSugar
Fan Rant: Please Don't Let Paul W.S. Anderson Direct 'Metal Gear Solid'
15 November 2009 6:03 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Dear Sony,
As I am sure you are aware, you own the film rights to any adaptation of Metal Gear Solid, the outstanding brainchild of video game auteur Hideo Kojima. I have no doubt that since the property became a gaming icon after Konami brought it to the Playstation in 1998 many have tried to get a film adaptation off the ground. I'm sure you've heard pitch after pitch, and maybe even solicited some of your own, so I appreciate that no ground has been made on turning the beloved series - arguably the most cinematic game of all time - toward the big screen.
Yet I fear that with a big budget adaptation of Prince of Persia on the horizon, you might start getting antsy about making a big budget video game movie of your own; and if that's the case, please do not take up Paul W.S. Anderson on »
- Peter Hall
Filming Prince of Persia Was "Really Fun" for Jake Gyllenhaal
15 November 2009 6:21 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
In a recent interview with Coming Soon, actor Jake Gyllenhaal discussed the extensive training required to play the role of Prince Dastan in Disney's big-screen spectacle, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Though Gyllenhaal said that the training was "40 days and 40 nights of misery," he admitted to having a great time doing it.
The best part of the movie I think is ... God, I mean, you play like this when you're a kid. This is how you play when you're a kid, and you go outside and I remember specifically many times I would go outside and be like, "I play him and you play him and let's fight!" And we're just like doing that every day. So the best part of it for me is because I've never done a lot of fighting — sword fighting, hand-on-hand, any type of combat that there is and any type of evasion and persuasion. »
- BrentJS Sprecher
Reese Battles Jake For Title of Best Bod
12 November 2009 2:30 PM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Reese Witherspoon kept her shades on while enjoying a shopping spree in La earlier today. The petite actress showed off her well toned legs in a Phillip Lim skirt (now on sale!), proof that those daily jogs and sprints around the softball field have done a body good. Reese isn't the only one showing off her muscles, Jake's Prince of Persia trailer was released last week and we're pretty impressed with his famous physique. View 10 Photos › More photos of Reese shopping so read more. View 10 Photos › »
- PopSugar
The Week in Film: Oscar Bait
12 November 2009 9:02 AM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Why, hello, folks! Another week means another week closer to December, which means it’s another week closer to Oscar bait movies. Aren’t you curious? I know you are, so let’s begin!
First up, we have 2012. It’s one of those natural disaster movies, but this time, on a global scale. The whole thing is based on the end of the world that in turn is based on the Mayan calendar. Expect super visual effects in the likes of things blowing up, giant tsunamis, raining meteors, skyscrapers collapsing, and Godzilla. Oh wait, scratch that last one.
Okay, sure this isn’t Oscar bait. But still, if you’re feeling like July in November, go for it! Oh, yeah, 2012 stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oliver Platt, and Amanda Peet.
The second of the two wide releases this week is Pirate Radio. In the 1960s, a bunch of DJs went on a boat, »
- Raiden251
Gemma Arterton Says Working on Prince of Persia Has Been "Brilliant"
12 November 2009 7:15 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
British actress Gemma Arterton has become the "it" girl of action movies recently. First, she starred alongside Daniel Craig as Strawberry Fields in Quantum of Solace, then she landed the role of Sam Worthington's love interest in Clash of the Titans, and soon she will be appearing as Princess Tamina opposite Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince Dastan in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
In a recent interview with Coming Soon, Arterton discussed how working on such high-profile projects is changing her life.
I'm really starting to feel it. Things have changed very quickly. Usually, I can kind of get on with my work and not think about it but it's actually having an effect on my life now and that's fine. I just have to kind of get used to it I suppose but it has been really, really quick and hey, why not, you know? If it's gonna happen, »
- BrentJS Sprecher
Short Film News: Image Now Films & Fergal Rock Enjoy Shorts Success
11 November 2009 11:29 PM, PST | IFTN | See recent IFTN news »
Image Now Films are currently in Post-Production with 'Bad Robot' and were winners at the recent Novara Film Festival; and Fergal Rock's latest short film 'Henry and Sunny' has been selected to screen at We the Peoples Film Festival in London and production will commence at the end of this month on his new project 'On Our Way'. Image Now Films' recent project, the short film 'The German', recently won the Best Soundtrack at the Novara Film Festival in Italy. Written and directed by Nick Ryan, the film examines a duel between two ace pilots during World War II and stars Toby Kebbell (RocknRolla, Prince of Persia) and Christian Brassington (Easy Virtues, Elizabeth:The Golden Age)... »
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