FilmDistrict to Release THE RUM DIARY Starring Johnny Depp on October 28th
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 29th, 2011
We haven’t heard much about Bruce Robinson’s adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s The Rum Diary since we ran some images from the flick last June. It was slightly worrisome that a movie that starred Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Amber Heard, Michael Rispoli, Richard Jenkins, and Giovanni Ribisi was sitting on the shelf, but now that worry can be set aside. FilmDistrict has announced that they have picked up the film and will release in the heart of awards season on October 28th.
The story centers on itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Depp) who moves to Puerto Rico and eventually discovers his voice as a writer and his integrity. Hit the jump for a full synopsis and the press release. The only other films currently opening on October 28th are the horror flick Dibbuk Box and Andrew Niccol’s sci-fi thriller Now starring Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake.
.......
http://collider.com/the-rum-diary-release-date-film-district/83040/
Hailee Steinfeld Attached to SLEEPING BEAUTY Spec Script
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 29th, 2011
Hailee Steinfeld may have missed out on The Hunger Games due to her age, but the young Oscar-nominee is showing no signs of slowing down. In addition to circling an adaptation of the upcoming novel Forgotten, Steinfeld is now attached to lead a re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty. According to Deadline, Lindsay Devlin’s script tells the story from the eponymous princess’ point of view and has her fighting to find a way out of the dream world. While I’m getting a little sick of these re-tooled fairy tales, I like the premise of this one. The story of waiting for a prince is stale and a smart director could have some fun telling the tale from Aurora’s point of view.
However, if Sleeping Beauty moves forward (the script is currently out to buyers) it will have plenty of competition when it comes to fairy tale re-imaginings. Hit the jump for list of just some of the public domain properties that Hollywood is banking on.
........ http://collider.com/hailee-steinfeld-sleeping-beauty/83067/
Teresa Palmer in Talks to Co-Star with Nicholas Hoult in Zombie Love Story WARM BODIES
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 29th, 2011
Teresa Palmer (I Am Number Four) is in talks to star alongside Nicholas Hoult (A Single Man) in Jonathan Levine’s adaptation of Isaac Marion’s upcoming novel Warm Bodies. Per Heat Vision, the story is described as a cross between Shaun of the Dead (yay!) and Twilight (nay!) and “follows an existentially tormented zombie named R that begins an unlikely friendship with the human girlfriend (Palmer) of one of his victims. The blossoming relationship starts a chain reaction that will transform him, his fellow zombies and maybe the whole lifeless world.” Palmer’s character is the daughter of one of the “military leaders who is tiring of a life of constantly fighting off zombie attacks.”
Palmer recently co-starred in back-to-back duds with I Am Number Four and Take Me Home Tonight, but I don’t think the short-comings of those films are her fault. She showed she can be a bad-ass in I Am Number Four and she demonstrated charm in TMHT, so it’s really a matter of finding the right project for her talents. Perhaps Warm Bodies will be it. Hit the jump for a synopsis of the novel.
........ http://collider.com/teresa-palmer-warm-bodies/83011/
James Spader, Ryan Phillippe, and Carla Gugino Join Eric Bana in Sheldon Turner’s BY VIRTUE FALL
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 29th, 2011
Last summer we reported that Eric Bana and Colin Farrell were in talks to co-star in By Virtue Fall, the directorial debut of Up in the Air screenwriter Sheldon Turner. Farrell eventually dropped off the project but Bana has signed on and according to 24 Frames, he’ll be joined by James Spader, Ryan Phillippe, and Carla Gugino. The story concerns “two ATF agents who find themselves on opposite sides of the friendship divide after one sells out the other.”
Bana tells 24 Frames that he hopes to make By Virtue Fall his next project after finishing the thriller Blackbird with Olivia Wilde. He’ll be seen in theaters this week alongside Cate Blanchett and Saoirse Ronan in Joe Wright’s Hanna.
......... http://collider.com/eric-bana-ryan-phillippe-carla-gugino-by-virtue-fall/83021/
Warner Bros. to Reboot BATMAN after THE DARK KNIGHT RISES; Christopher Nolan to Remain on as Producer
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 29th, 2011
Christopher Nolan has publicly stated that The Dark Knight Rises will be his final Batman film, and Warner Bros. is already looking ahead to the future of the franchise. As we reported last night, the studio is currently planning a Justice League movie for 2013 and Warner Bros. president Jeff Robinov tells Hero Complex that scripts are being written for Flash and Wonder Woman (the Wonder Woman project would exist separately from the upcoming NBC show). But most intriguing is what the studio plans to do with its marquee superhero, Batman:
“We have the third Batman, but then we’ll have to reinvent Batman…” says Robinov. “Chris Nolan and [producing partner and wife] Emma Thomas will be producing it, so it will be a conversation with them about what the next phase is.”
Hit the jump for my thoughts on the future of the Batman franchise.
............ http://collider.com/batman-reboot-warner-bros-christopher-nolan-producer/83025/
Showing posts with label By Virtue Fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label By Virtue Fall. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
**FilmDistrict to Release THE RUM DIARY Starring Johnny Depp on October 28th **Hailee Steinfeld Attached to SLEEPING BEAUTY **James Spader, Ryan Phillippe, and Carla Gugino Join Eric Bana in Sheldon Turner’s BY VIRTUE FALL **BATMAN Reboot Christopher Nolan to Remain on as Producer **Teresa Palmer in Talks to Co-Star with Nicholas Hoult in Zombie Love Story WARM BODIES
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
**Sheldon Turner's By Virtue Fall in Development **The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo London Set Photos with Hooded Rooney Mara **Hugo Cabret Photo Featuring Johnny Depp
Sheldon Turner's By Virtue Fall in Development
Carla Gugino and James Spader join the cast of By Virtue FallSheldon Turner's dramatic thriller By Virtue Fall, which has been in development with Eric Bana and Colin Farrell attached to star, has added some new actors, but has lost Colin Farrell.
According to 24 Frames , James Spader, Ryan Phillippe and Carla Gugino have boarded the project.
By Virtue Fall is written and will be directed by Sheldon Turner, and centers on a newly-released ex-con seeks revenge upon his mentor who framed him for a crime he didn't commit.
No production date has been set.
By Virtue Fall comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Eric Bana, James Spader, Ryan Phillippe, Carla Gugino. The film is directed by Sheldon Turner.
Sources: 24 Frames
http://www.movieweb.com/news/sheldon-turners-by-virtue-fall-in-development
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo London Set Photos with Hooded Rooney Mara
The Social Network director David Fincher is currently in London, England filming the stateside remake of Stieg Larsson's popular mystery novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Cast members Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara were both spotted on set in costume as journalist Mikael Blomkvist and private investigator Lisbeth Salander. You can check out these latest images below.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo comes to theaters December 21st, 2011 and stars Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Robin Wright, Stellan Skarsgård, Christopher Plummer, Joely Richardson, Yorick van Wageningen, Steven Berkoff. The film is directed by David Fincher.
Sources: Celebrity Gossip
http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-london-set-photos-with-hooded-rooney-mara
Hugo Cabret Photo Featuring Johnny Depp
Director Martin Scorsese's 3D adaptation Hugo Cabret will hit theaters on November 23, and it will feature a surprise appearance by Johnny Depp. Take a look at a brand new set photo, which features Johnny Depp in the background as Monsieur Rouleau, with Chloe Moretz and Asa Butterfield. We also have Johnny Depp's shooting schedule below.
The photo came from a story in the French magazine Le Parisian about photographer Brigitte Lacombe. Here's what an insider, who also provided the shooting schedule, had to say.
"The scan is from an article about photographer Brigitte Lacombe in an issue of Le Parisien from last week. The translated caption reads: 'left to right, Johnny Depp as M. Rouleau, Chloe Moretz as Isabella (sic), and Asa Butterfield as Hugo.'
I also included Depp's shooting schedule for the film. His role, Monsieur Rouleau, is character #11."
Johnny Depp's involvement in Hugo Cabret was previously unknown. It isn't said how large the role of Monsieur Rouleau is.
Hugo Cabret comes to theaters November 23rd, 2011 and stars Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chloe Moretz, Jude Law, Ray Winstone, Christopher Lee, Helen McCrory. The film is directed by Martin Scorsese.
Sources: Latino Review http://www.movieweb.com/news/hugo-cabret-photo-featuring-johnny-depp
Carla Gugino and James Spader join the cast of By Virtue FallSheldon Turner's dramatic thriller By Virtue Fall, which has been in development with Eric Bana and Colin Farrell attached to star, has added some new actors, but has lost Colin Farrell.
According to 24 Frames , James Spader, Ryan Phillippe and Carla Gugino have boarded the project.
By Virtue Fall is written and will be directed by Sheldon Turner, and centers on a newly-released ex-con seeks revenge upon his mentor who framed him for a crime he didn't commit.
No production date has been set.
By Virtue Fall comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Eric Bana, James Spader, Ryan Phillippe, Carla Gugino. The film is directed by Sheldon Turner.
Sources: 24 Frames
http://www.movieweb.com/news/sheldon-turners-by-virtue-fall-in-development
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo London Set Photos with Hooded Rooney Mara
The Social Network director David Fincher is currently in London, England filming the stateside remake of Stieg Larsson's popular mystery novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Cast members Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara were both spotted on set in costume as journalist Mikael Blomkvist and private investigator Lisbeth Salander. You can check out these latest images below.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo comes to theaters December 21st, 2011 and stars Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Robin Wright, Stellan Skarsgård, Christopher Plummer, Joely Richardson, Yorick van Wageningen, Steven Berkoff. The film is directed by David Fincher.
Sources: Celebrity Gossip
http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-london-set-photos-with-hooded-rooney-mara
Hugo Cabret Photo Featuring Johnny Depp
Director Martin Scorsese's 3D adaptation Hugo Cabret will hit theaters on November 23, and it will feature a surprise appearance by Johnny Depp. Take a look at a brand new set photo, which features Johnny Depp in the background as Monsieur Rouleau, with Chloe Moretz and Asa Butterfield. We also have Johnny Depp's shooting schedule below.
The photo came from a story in the French magazine Le Parisian about photographer Brigitte Lacombe. Here's what an insider, who also provided the shooting schedule, had to say.
"The scan is from an article about photographer Brigitte Lacombe in an issue of Le Parisien from last week. The translated caption reads: 'left to right, Johnny Depp as M. Rouleau, Chloe Moretz as Isabella (sic), and Asa Butterfield as Hugo.'
I also included Depp's shooting schedule for the film. His role, Monsieur Rouleau, is character #11."
Johnny Depp's involvement in Hugo Cabret was previously unknown. It isn't said how large the role of Monsieur Rouleau is.
Hugo Cabret comes to theaters November 23rd, 2011 and stars Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chloe Moretz, Jude Law, Ray Winstone, Christopher Lee, Helen McCrory. The film is directed by Martin Scorsese.
Sources: Latino Review http://www.movieweb.com/news/hugo-cabret-photo-featuring-johnny-depp
