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New Trailer For Edgar Wright’s ‘The World’s End’ – Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost & Martin Freeman
May 22nd
Closely following the release of these two new posters for the film, Yahoo! Movies has unleashed this excellent new theatrical trailer for Edgar Wright’s ‘The World’s End.’ The film is the third instalment of Wright’s trilogy of comedies, following the fantastic ‘Shaun of the Dead’ (2004) and ‘Hot Fuzz’ (2007). Wright co-wrote the script for ‘The World’s End’ with Simon Pegg, who will once again star alongside Nick Frost. Joining Pegg and Frost are the likes of Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan, and Rosamund Pike. The film is set for a July 19th release in the UK and a August 23rd bow in the US.
In ‘The World’s End,’ 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub – The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realise the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries. The production notes for the film can be read below.
Radius-TWC Acquires Keanu Reeves’ Directional Debut ‘Man Of Tai Chi’
May 22nd
News out of the Cannes Film Festival is that Radius-TWC has acquired North American rights to Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut ‘Man Of Tai Chi.’ The film is set in modern Beijing and follows the spiritual journey of a young martial artist (Tiger Hu Chen) whose unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club. As the fights grow tougher, he must compromise his own beliefs in order to survive. This is the second deal for Radius-TWC at Cannes, which on Saturday acquired ‘Blue Ruin.’
Keanu Reeves, who also stars in the film, met Tiger Hu Chen during ‘The Matrix,’ where Chen was a stuntman and a trainer for Reeves. It’s Chen’s first lead role, and the film also stars the likes of Iko Uwais (The Raid) and Jeremy Marinas. Michael G. Cooney wrote the script and ‘Man Of Tai Chi’ is a co-production between China Film Group, Wanda Media, Village Roadshow Pictures Asia and Universal Pictures. Lemore Syvan is the producer. Radius will release the film in the fourth quarter of 2013. Source: Deadline.
Two New Posters For ‘The Smurfs 2′
May 22nd
Columbia Pictures has set loose these two new poster for the upcoming animated adventure, ‘The Smurfs 2.’ With ’The Smurfs’ director Raja Gosnell returning to helm the sequel, the film stars the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, Brendan Gleeson, Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters, Alan Cumming, Fred Armisen, George Lopez, Anton Yelchin, Christina Ricci, JB Smoove and John Oliver. ’The Smurfs 2′ is pencilled in for a July 31st release.
In this sequel to the hybrid live action/animated family blockbuster comedy The Smurfs, the evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants — and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs — Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world’s greatest sorcerer. It’s up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus – or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?
Lionsgate Acquires US & UK Rights To Guillaume Cannet’s ‘Blood Ties’ – Starring Clive Owen, Mila Kunis & Marion Cotillard
May 22nd
The Hollywood Reporter bring word that Lionsgate has acquired the UK and US distribution rights for Guillaume Cannet’s crime drama, ‘Blood Ties,’ from Worldview Entertainment. Set for release later this year, the first-rate cast for the film includes Clive Owen, Zoe Saldana, Marion Cotillard, Mila Kunis, James Caan, Matthias Schoenaerts and Billy Crudup. ‘Blood Ties,’ which premiered recently at the Cannes Film Festival, will be released by Roadside Attractions. The official synopsis for the film is as follows.
New York, 1974. Fifty year-old Chris (Clive Owen) has just been released on good behavior after several years in prison following a gangland murder. Waiting for him reluctantly outside the prison gates is his younger brother, Frank (Billy Crudup), a cop with a bright future. Chris and Frank have always been different, and their father, Leon, who’d raised them alone, seems strangely to prefer Chris – this, despite all his troubles.
3 New TV Spots For ‘World War Z’ – Starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos & James Badge Dale
May 22nd
Paramount Pictures has let out the hatch these three new TV spots for the upcoming post-apocalyptic zombie flick, ‘World War Z.’ Based on Max Brooks’ fantastic novel of the same name, ‘World War Z’ features a top-notch cast in Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Matthew Fox and David Morse. The story revolves former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself. Look out for the film in cinemas on June 21st.
Awesome New “Fate Of Your Planet” Trailer For ‘Man Of Steel’
May 22nd
Warner Bros. Pictures has just sent over this new action-packed trailer for Zack Snyder’s ‘Man of Steel.’ Alongside Henry Cavill in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, the key cast for ‘Man of Steel’ includes Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Kevin Costner as Superman/Clarke’s adoptive father Jonathan Kent, Diane Lane as Superman/Clarke’s adoptive mother Martha Kent, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Ayelet Zurer as Superman’s Kryptonian mother Lara Lor-Van, Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, Michael Kelly as Steve Lombard, Richard Shiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton, and Russell Crowe as Jor-El; Superman’s Kryptonian father.
In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Henry Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Diane Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.
