Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master" to Begin Filming Next Month

Posted: May 9th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood) has been trying to get his movie "The Master" off the ground for some time. But it is only recently that Megan Ellison, the daughter of multi-billionaire Larry Ellison, has stepped in to finance the $35 million film.

Now comes word that The Weinstein Company has won a bidding war for the worldwide distribution rights and has scheduled "The Master" to begin filming on June 13th. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix are set to star.

Anderson has apparently re-written the script and now, Hoffman stars as a man who returns after witnessing the horrors of WWII and tries to re-discover who he is in post-war America. He creates a belief system, something that catches on with other lost souls.

Source: Deadline

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James Wan to Direct "Spectre" Horror Film with Nicole Kidman

Posted: May 9th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

James Wan's "Insidious" is the most profitable film of this year, having cost just above one million and has grossed over $50 million domestically.

Now comes word from the Cannes Film Festival that Wan has signed on to direct the supernatural thriller "Spectre" and Nicole Kidman is in talks to star. The budget will be under $10 million. Story details are being kept a secret.

Kidman has yet to be signed, but has expressed interest in the role. If cast, the actress will return to the genre after starring in "The Others," back in 2001.

Source: Variety

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"Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D" Begins Filming Next Month

Posted: May 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

Lionsgate announced that it is moving forward with "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D," and has set filming to begin next month. "Takers" helmer John Luessenhop is on board to direct.

"I'm excited to re-conceive this iconic horror classic in a contemporary setting for a new generation of horror fans to enjoy," said producer Carl Mazzocone. "Our story picks up where the original left off. Both John Luessenhop and I intend to deliver a new chapter derived from Tobe Hooper's 1973 masterpiece with the goal of making it as horrifying as the original -- in 3D!"

The plan is to have the film in theaters by 2013.

Mazzocone owns the rights to the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" franchise. Under his deal, he has the right to make up to six future sequels.

Source: Lionsgate

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Paul Thomas Anderson May Adapt Thomas Pynchon’s INHERENT VICE; Agency Wants Robert Downey Jr. to Star

by Matt Goldberg Posted: December 2nd, 2010

Now that Paul Thomas Anderon’s The Master has been postponed indefinitely, what will the acclaimed filmmaker turn his attention to now? According to Vulture, Anderson is interested in adapting the Thomas Pynchon novel Inherent Vice. The book follows “Larry ‘Doc’ Sportello, a pothead private eye wandering through the Summer (and winter) of Love in 1969 Los Angeles.” Anderson is reportedly writing a treatment and may have even started in on the script.
Anderson’s agency, Creative Artists, is considering trying to get Robert Downey Jr. to play Sportello, but Vulture’s source cautions that there’s currently no official involvement with the actor and his schedule is packed until November 2011 anyway. While I’m a fan of Downey, I’m also a huge fan of Anderson and want to see him get to work on a new film sooner rather than later. Hit the jump for a synopsis of Inherent Vice.

Here’s the synopsis for Inherent Vice [via Amazon]:

Part noir, part psychedelic romp, all Thomas Pynchon- private eye Doc Sportello surfaces, occasionally, out of a marijuana haze to watch the end of an era
In this lively yarn, Thomas Pynchon, working in an unaccustomed genre that is at once exciting and accessible, provides a classic illustration of the principle that if you can remember the sixties, you weren’t there.
It’s been a while since Doc Sportello has seen his ex-girlfriend. Suddenly she shows up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer whom she just happens to be in love with. It’s the tail end of the psychedelic sixties in L.A., and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” except that this one usually leads to trouble. Undeniably one of the most influential writers at work today, Pynchon has penned another unforgettable book.

http://www.collider.com/2010/12/02/paul-thomas-anderson-inherent-vice-robert-downey-jr/

Fri, 03 December 2010

Nicole Kidman: Aaron Eckhart is Cute!

Nicole Kidman drops by The View on Thursday (December 2) to chat about her new movie, Rabbit Hole!

The 43-year-old actress shared why she wanted Aaron Eckhart to co-star alongside her in Rabbit Hole. “‘Cause he’s cute!” Nicole laughed.

“I’ve known Aaron for a long time,” she added. “He has a side of him which is raw and emotional that he doesn’t show on screen very often. I just wanted to give him the chance to be a husband on-screen.”

FYI: Nicole is wearing L’Wren Scott.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/12/03/nicole-kidman-aaron-eckhart-is-cute/

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Thu, 02 December 2010

Nicole Kidman: 'Rabbit Hole' Premiere with Keith Urban!

Nicole Kidman graces the red carpet at the premiere of her film Rabbit Hole held at the Paris Theatre on Thursday (December 2) in New York.
The 43-year-old actress was joined by her husband Keith Urban, as well as co-star Aaron Eckhart at the event.
Earlier in the day, Nicole stepped out to make an appearance on Good Morning America to promote her movie, which is about a wife dealing with the death of her child.
10+ pictures inside of Nicole Kidman premiering her film…

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/12/02/nicole-kidman-rabbit-hole-premiere-with-keith-urban/

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