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**Robert Pattinson Denies "Daredevil 2" Rumors **Jude Law Might Join Knightley, Johnson In Anna Karenina **Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Juno Temple: 'Dark Knight' Roles Revealed! **Joseph Gordon-Levitt May Be Confirmed As The Holiday Killer In The Dark Knight Rises

Robert Pattinson Denies "Daredevil 2" Rumors
Posted: March 19th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) will be directing 20th Century Fox's upcoming "Daredevil" follow-up, which is said to pick up after the events in the 2003 film, but will not star Ben Affleck.


Rumors began circulating that Slade has had talks with his "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" star Robert Pattinson to play the lead in "Daredevil 2."


Now, in an interview with MTV News, Pattinson commented on the rumor. "No, I don't know where that came from at all," said the actor, who didn't even know that there was another "Daredevil" movie in the works.


The other two actors currently rumored for the role are Garrett Hedlund (Tron Legacy) and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover).


Source: MTV




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Jude Law Might Join Knightley, Johnson In Anna Karenina
published: 2011-03-19 08:22:20 Author: Mack Rawden
A few days back, rumors started hitting the internet that Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson was mulling an offer to star opposite Keira Knightley in a new adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. He's still yet to officially board, but now it seems the studio has also honed in on its other potential male lead.


According to Variety, the actor in question is Jude Law, though it's still a little unclear which role he might potentially be attached to in the eight-part novel. There's Anna husband, twenty years her senior, which might work considering Law is thirteen years older than Knightley. There's also the soldier she falls in love with and her brother Stiva, who philanders around as well. There's a good amount of cheating that will go on regardless.


Anna Karenina is being directed by Joe Wright who has proven himself more than capable with period pieces such as Atonement in the past. Because of that success, he's attracting an A-list cast to fill out the roles. The novel, an absolute masterpiece, deserves nothing short of a brilliant film, and if both Law and Johnson come on board, audiences should get just that. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jude-Law-Might-Join-Knightley-Johnson-In-Anna-Karenina-23760.html

 

Sun, 20 March 2011
Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Juno Temple: 'Dark Knight' Roles Revealed!


Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Juno Temple have officially been cast in The Dark Knight Rises, Variety reports.


Joesph, 29, who was rumored to have joined the cast last month, will be playing Alberto Falcone, the son of Mafia chieftain Carmine Falcone (The Holiday Killer), the character Tom Wilkinson played in Batman Begins.


Juno, 21, is set to play a street-smart Gotham girl.


The Christopher Nolan-directed film will also feature roles from Marion Cotillard, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Hardy. We can’t wait!
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/03/20/joseph-gordon-levitt-juno-temple-dark-knight-roles-revealed/




Joseph Gordon-Levitt May Be Confirmed As The Holiday Killer In The Dark Knight Rises
published: 2011-03-20 12:36:55 Author: Katey Rich

Just a day after breaking the news that Joseph Gordon-Levitt had closed his deal to star in The Dark Knight Rises, Variety is reporting a somewhat less confirmed story about which character he'll play. According to their sources, and without any confirmation from either Warner Bros. or anyone inside the Christopher Nolan production team, Gordon-Levitt will be playing Alberto Falcone, a.k.a. The Holiday Killer, scion of a Gotham Mafia family.


If the name sounds familiar, you may remember an identical rumor cropping up in early February, in a post at Comic Book Movie that has since been removed. The fact that the original story has vanished, plus more confirmation in Variety, makes this a rumor with a very, very strong likelihood of being true. Here's what I wrote at the time about The Holiday KIller and how he'd fit into the story:




He's the son of the mob boss we saw played by Tom Wilkinson in Batman Begins, and would return to Gotham to take over the underworld that the Joker left in shambles and, presumably, cause a whole lot of trouble.


With The Dark Knight Rises set for release July 20, 2012 and filming starting soon, we will likely get confirmation about all of this soon-- Nolan can only keep everything under his hat for so long. Let us know what you thnk about Gordon-Levitt as the Holiday Killer in the comments. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Joseph-Gordon-Levitt-May-Be-Confirmed-As-The-Holiday-Killer-In-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-23763.html

**Aaron Johnson Offered Lead in Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES; Johnson and Jude Law in Talks for Joe Wright’s ANNA KARENINA **Garrett Hedlund and Bradley Cooper Rumored for "Daredevil 2" **Director Wants Chris Pine, Shia LaBeouf and Alex Pettyfer for "Preacher" **Robert Pattinson in Talks for "Daredevil" Reboot? **Mickey Rourke Almost Replaced Liam Neeson in "Taken 2"

Aaron Johnson Offered Lead in Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES; Johnson and Jude Law in Talks for Joe Wright’s ANNA KARENINA
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 17th, 2011
Quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young actors at the moment, Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass) has been offered the lead role in two high-profile projects. First up, Deadline reports that Johnson is mulling over one of the two lead roles in director Oliver Stone’s adaptation of the Don Winslow novel Savages. The flick tells the story of two pot-growers whose shared girlfriend gets kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel. Jennifer Lawrence was in talks to take on the role of the girlfriend, but her attachment to The Hunger Games throws her involvement into jeopardy given that both flicks will be shooting this summer.


Variety reports that Johnson and Jude Law are in talks to star in director Joe Wright’s (Atonement) adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic tragic love story Anna Karenina. Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love) wrote the screenplay and Keira Knightley is set to star. Anna Karenina will shoot this fall, so Johnson could feasibly do both films. Hit the jump for a synopsis of both novels.
http://collider.com/aaron-johnson-savages-jude-law-anna-karenina/81161/

 





Garrett Hedlund and Bradley Cooper Rumored for "Daredevil 2"
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Now that David Slade (Twilight Saga: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night) is in negotiations with 20th Century Fox to direct the upcoming "Daredevil" reboot, rumors are starting to circulate regarding who will play the lead role.


We just heard that Slade has already had conversations with his "Eclipse" star Robert Pattinson, but now comes word that there are two other actors vying for the role.


The first is Garrett Hedlund (Tron Legacy), who recently turned down the chance to play Captain America. The other is Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), who is rumored to be the studio's favorite at the moment. Stay tuned.


Source: CBM, ShowbizSpy




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Director Wants Chris Pine, Shia LaBeouf and Alex Pettyfer for "Preacher"
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


While promoting his "I Am Number Four" overseas, director DJ Caruso confirmed that he's working on the big screen adaptation of the "Preacher" comic book, revealing his dream cast.


Caruso wants Chris Pine (Star Trek) to play Jesse Custer, Shia LaBeouf (Transformers) to play Arseface and Alex Pettyfer (Beastly) to play the Saint of Killers. Caruso previously worked with LaBeouf on "Disturbia" and "Eagle Eye," and with Pettyfer on "I Am Number Four."


"Preacher" revolves around a Texas preacher with immense powers, who teams up with a former girlfriend and a hard-drinking Irish vampire and sets out on a journey across America to find God -- who apparently had abandoned his duties in heaven -- and hold him accountable for his negligence.


Source: CBM




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Robert Pattinson in Talks for "Daredevil" Reboot?
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


We just learned that 20th Century Fox is in negotiations with David Slade (30 Days of Night) to direct the studios upcoming "Daredevil" reboot, which will not be ignoring the events in Ben Affleck's 2003 film.


The new movie will not be Slade's next helming gig; he's currently setting up "The Last Voyage of Demeter." So while there's still time to put the project together, Moviehole is reporting that Slade has already had conversation with his "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" star Robert Pattinson to play the lead role.


As far as the story, the site says: "It's a bit 'Batman Begins.' The bad guy will learn who Daredevil really is and tries to destroy him – but not via the usual methods."


Source: Moviehole




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Mickey Rourke Almost Replaced Liam Neeson in "Taken 2"
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Deadline has learned that producer Luc Besson was considering replacing Liam Neeson in the "Taken" sequel due to the actor's request to take some time off from acting. But who could replace Neeson? Apparently Besson's list included such names as Mickey Rourke, Ralph Fiennes, Ray Winstone, Sean Bean and Jason Isaacs.


The good news is that Besson and Neeson recently got together and worked out a plan that satisfies both of them. Neeson will get to take a break and production will begin at the end of 2011 or the beginning of 2012.


"Taken 2" is written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen (Transporter, The Karate Kid), and will be directed by "Transporter 3" helmer Olivier Megaton.


Source: Deadline




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***Aaron Johnson and Mia Wasikowska Join Glenn Close and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers for ALBERT NOBBS ***New Trailer for VANISHING ON 7TH STREET ***Megan Fox: 'Friends with Kids' Sneak Peek!

Aaron Johnson and Mia Wasikowska Join Glenn Close and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers for ALBERT NOBBS

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: December 6th, 2010

Once upon a time, Orlando Bloom and Amanda Seyfried were set to star opposite Glenn Close in Albert Nobbs.  Not so anymore, though Close is still in place as producer, co-writer, and star in the role that won her an Obie back in 1982.  ScreenTerrier [via The Playlist] reports Seyfried’s role has been filled by Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland); Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass) will replace Bloom as it preps for shooting in the coming weeks.  I’d give the slight edge to Seyfried over Wasikowska here, but Johnson is a major upgrade from Mr. Bloom.  Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors) also stars.

Rodrigo Garcia (In Treatment) directs from a script by Close and John Banville, based on the George Moore short story about a woman (Close) who has been disguising herself as a man to escape poverty.  Hit the jump for the official synopsis.

19th century Ireland: a woman with no husband or family and without work would face a bleak life of poverty and loneliness. Albert, a shy butler who keeps himself to himself, has been hiding a deep secret for years – ‘he’ is a woman who has had to dress and behave as a man all her life in order to escape this fate. When handsome painter Hubert Page arrives at the hotel, Albert is inspired to try and escape the false life she has created for herself. She gathers her nerves to court beautiful, saucy young maid Helen in whom she thinks she’s found a soul-mate – but Helen’s eye is on a new arrival: handsome, bad-boy Joe, the new handy-man! As Albert dares to hope that she might one day live a normal life, we catch a glimpse of a free-spirited woman who is caught in the wrong time… This humorous but ultimately poignant ensemble story about life ‘below-stairs’ is nothing less than Gosford Park meets Boys Don’t Cry.

http://www.collider.com/2010/12/06/albert-nobbs-aaron-johnson-mia-wasikowska/

New Trailer for VANISHING ON 7TH STREET

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: December 6th, 2010

Magnet has released a new trailer for Vanishing on 7th Street, with enough footage not found in the first to be worth a look.  Directed by Brad Anderson (The Machinist) follows a group of strangers who survived when “an unexplained blackout plunges the city of Detroit into total darkness, and by the time the sun rises, only a few people remain.”  Hayden Christensen (Takers), John Leguizamo (Gamer),  Thandie Newton (2012), and newcomer Jacob Latimore star.
Hit the jump for the trailer and official synopsis.

Despite the generally unnerving on-screen presence of Christensen, the trailer almost had me.  I’m a sucker for post-apocalyptic imagery, and the production design team has made the most of their budget.
Yet the shadows which chase and engulf our protagonists look kinda… lame.  Could totally be saved by a strong story.  We’ll see.
Vanishing on 7th Street is available as video on demand starting January 7, 2011, with a limited theatrical release slated for February 18th.  Click to Yahoo! Movies for HD.

An unexplained blackout plunges the city of Detroit into total darkness, and by the time the sun rises, only a few people remain — surrounded by heaps of empty clothing, abandoned cars and lengthening shadows. A small handful of strangers that have survived the night each find their way to a rundown bar, whose gasoline-powered generator and stockpile of food and drink make it the last refuge in a deserted city. With daylight beginning to disappear completely and whispering shadows surrounding the survivors, they soon discover that the enemy is the darkness itself, and only the few remaining light sources can keep them safe. As time begins to run out for them, darkness closes in and they must face the ultimate terror.http://www.collider.com/2010/12/06/vanishing-on-7th-street-trailer-hayden-christensen/

Tue, 07 December 2010

Megan Fox: 'Friends with Kids' Sneak Peek!

Megan Fox gets to work on her new comedy, Friends with Kids, with director Jennifer Westfeldt in these new shots from the film’s set!

Megan posted the pics on her Facebook page, showing the 24-year-old actress shooting scenes with co-star Adam Scott.

Saturday Night Live cast member Kristen Wiig and Jennifer’s partner Jon Hamm also star in the flick.

Synopsis (via The Hollywood Reporter): “A pair of thirtysomething best friends observe the toll that having kids has taken on the couples they know and resolve to bypass that stress by having a child and then date other people.”

FYI: Jennifer wrote the script and will also produce along with Jon.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/12/07/megan-fox-friends-with-kids-sneak-peek/
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***Bryan Singer Testing Actors for JACK THE GIANT KILLER, Including Aaron Johnson and Nicholas Hoult ***Screenwriter Peter Craig to Adapt FATHERS AND GUNS ***Christopher Nolan Talks THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, INCEPTION Videogame; Confirms This Is “the Last Chapter of Our Batman Saga”

Bryan Singer Testing Actors for JACK THE GIANT KILLER, Including Aaron Johnson and Nicholas Hoult

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 30th, 2010

Last we heard, New Line had greenlit Jack the Giant Killer from director Bryan Singer, who was in the early stages of casting. Singer has narrowed his casting list down, and is set to start screen testing a number of actors for both the male and female lead in the adventure film that finds the aptly-named Jack attempting to rescue a princess from giants.  Heat Vision reports that Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass), Nicholas Hoult (A Single Man), and Aneurin Barnard have been asked to come in and test for the title role. Johnson has long been thought to be the frontrunner for the role, and his Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn has recently been working closely with Singer on X-Men: First Class. Funnily enough, Hoult is currently filming his role as Beast in X-Men: First Class. Barnard is a relative newcomer, best known for his performance in the West End production of Spring Awakening.
Actresses considered for the role of the princess include Adelaide Kane (Power Rangers: RPM), Lily Collins (The Blind Side), and Juno Temple (Greenberg). Screen tests are set to take place in London in the next two weeks. For more on the project, hit the jump.
Even though I think Johnson is a fine actor, I like that Singer is screen testing for the role. It shows that he’s serious about finding the right person for the project, and not just going with who he has the closest ties to. If that person happens to be Johnson, I have no doubt he’ll knock the role out of the park. That guy definitely has a big career ahead of him.
Jack the Giant Killer has been in the works for quite a while now.  Singer was originally going to direct the film before he helmed X-Men: First Class, but when it was clear that the CGI-heavy flick needed a lot more time and attention, he decided to simply produce the X-Men prequel instead of directing.  Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects) has been fine-tuning the script while Singer has been busy pre-vising and working on the visual effects of the film. Apparently he wants the effects as finished as possible before he starts filming so he can see the actors interact with the CGI giants in the live-action portions of the film.  Production on the New Line Cinema/Legendary Pictures film is set to begin in March.
http://www.collider.com/2010/11/30/bryan-singer-jack-giant-killer-aaron-johnson/

Screenwriter Peter Craig to Adapt FATHERS AND GUNS

by Laura Kelley    Posted: November 30th, 2010

The Town screenwriter Peter Craig is set to adapt the French-Canadian film Fathers and Guns for Columbia.  Fathers and Guns is the story of a father and son who are cops sent to investigate an outdoor adventure group.  The film is being produced and developed by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.  The original film was a huge hit in Quebec in summer 2009, earning more than $10 million.  Denise Robert and the original’s writer and director Emile Gaudreault will also produce Columbia’s reboot.  Screenwriter Craig is also currently at work on Bad Boys 3 for Sony. via Variety

http://www.collider.com/2010/11/30/peter-craig-fathers-and-guns/

Christopher Nolan Talks THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, INCEPTION Videogame; Confirms This Is “the Last Chapter of Our Batman Saga”

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 30th, 2010

With Inception hitting Blu-ray and DVD next week, director Christopher Nolan has been doing the press rounds recently and, of course, all anyone wants to talk about is The Dark Knight Rises.  While talking to EW, Nolan confirmed what we’ve all known for quite a while, calling The Dark Knight Rises “the last chapter of our Batman saga.”  More interestingly, though, was Nolan’s response when asked if any part of him wished he were taking on another original script instead of diving back into the Batman franchise:

“No, it’s exactly the opposite. I feel very glad that I’m doing another Batman film. I think it would have been daunting to sit down and write an original script after Inception. I love working within the realm and rules of our Batman world. It’s kind of nice to have someplace to go that I’m super-excited about.”

Another choice quote from Nolan, which makes me very happy, was in addressing the freedom he’s been granted on this final installment of the Batman franchise given Inception’s massive success, “I must say that I’m glad — I’m very, very glad — to be embarking on the last chapter of our Batman saga without any sense of obligation or duty to the studio. They did very well with Inception. So I’m able to go into finishing our story in a very enthusiastic way.”  For more from Nolan, including info on that Inception videogame and his response to sequel rumors, hit the jump.

Regarding the videogame, Nolan is apparently “developing the game with a team of collaborators and [it’s] a long-term proposition.” So, we don’t know exactly when we’ll get to check it out, but it’s pretty much guaranteed to be kick-ass.  He was also asked about the possibility of a sequel to Inception, to which he responded, “it’s not something I want to say no to, but it’s not something I’ve given a lot of thought about.”
I find this promising, as I’d much rather see Nolan move onto another original project or new adaptation post-Batman than return to Inception. It just seems like the type of film that would be soiled by the mere existence of a sequel—it’s a damn fine work of art and deserves to stand alone.
When asked whether the top at the end of the film was, in fact, still spinning, Nolan laughed the question off. “I’ve been asked the question more times than I’ve ever been asked any other question about any other film I’ve made…What’s funny to me is that people really do expect me to answer it.” Though he doesn’t answer that question directly, Nolan did recently sit down and explain a good deal of the film (or at least much more than was expected from a man so secretive about his projects). The Dark Knight Rises is set to start filming early next year, with a release date positioned for July 20, 2012.
Expect a lot more news on The Dark Knight Rises as casting should be in full swing soon.

http://www.collider.com/2010/11/30/christopher-nolan-the-dark-knight-rises-inception-videogame/