Film
Morgan Freeman Joins The Likes Of Tom Cruise & Andrea Riseborough In Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Oblivion’
Feb 9th
Deadline bring word that Morgan Freeman has joined Tom Cruise, Andrea Riseborough and Olga Kurylenko in Joseph Kosinski’s (Tron: Legacy) forthcoming sci-fi flick ‘Oblivion’ (originally titled ‘Horizons’). Scheduled for a July 19th, 2013 release, the film is based on Kosinski’s own Radical Publishing comic book series. Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine) is currently rewriting a script that had earlier drafts by William Monahan (The Departed) and Karl Gajdusek (Trespass)
‘Oblivion’ takes place in an apocalyptic future where most of the population live in clouds above an earth surface that has been rendered uninhabitable. Cruise will play a soldier who’s stuck alone on the planet, repairing the drones that patrol and destroy a savage alien life form. He encounters a beautiful woman who crashes in a craft, and their experience together forces him to question his world view. Kurylenko will play Cruise’s lover and partner who acts as an anchor to the city in the clouds while he performs his repair work on the surface below. Riseborough will play the crash-landed stranger who sways Cruise’s character away from his lover. There’s currently no details on Freeman’s role.
Action-Packed TV Spot For ‘John Carter’ – Starring Taylor Kitsch, Mark Strong & Lynn Collins
Feb 9th
With the films release on the horizon, Walt Disney Pictures has released this fantastic new “battle” TV spot for Andrew Stanton’s (WALL•E, Finding Nemo) action-adventure epic ‘John Carter.’ ‘John Carter’ chronicles the journey of Civil-War veteran John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who finds himself battling a new and mysterious war amidst a host of strange Martian inhabitants, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). Set for release March 9th, the film also stars the likes of Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston, and Thomas Hayden Church. ‘John Carter’ is an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs ‘John Carter of Mars.’
From Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”–a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. The cast also includes Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston and Thomas Haden Church.
First Official Images From Martin McDonagh’s ‘Seven Psychopaths’ – Starring Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell & Woody Harrelson
Feb 9th
As an enormous fan of writer/director Martin McDonagh’s ‘In Bruges,’ McDonagh’s latest project, the action-comedy ‘Seven Psychopaths,’ is undoubtedly one of my most anticipated releases of 2012. ‘Seven Psychopaths’ re-teams McDonagh with his ‘In Bruges’ star Colin Farrell, the stellar cast also includes Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Olga Kurylenko, Abbie Cornish, Kevin Corrigan, and Gabourey Sidibe.
Described as a “blood-drenched, black comedy,” the film follows Marty (Colin Farrell), a struggling writer who dreams of finishing his screenplay ‘Seven Psychopaths.’ All he needs is a little focus and inspiration. Billy (Sam Rockwell) is Marty’s best friend, an unemployed actor and part time dog thief, who wants to help Marty by any means necessary. Hans (Christopher Walken) is Billy’s partner in crime. A religious man with a violent past. Charlie is the psychopathetic gangster whose beloved dog, Billy and Hans have just stolen. Charlie’s unpredictable, extremely violent and wouldn’t think twice about killing anyone or anything associated with the theft. Marty is going to get all the focus and inspiration he needs, just as long as he lives to tell the tale. The film is set for release in the fall. Source: Entertainment Weekly.
Teaser Poster For Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Machete’ Sequel ‘Machete Kills’
Feb 9th
In ancient Mesopotamian there is a legend that one day a child will be born from a dragon and vanquish evil from the world. That man is not Danny Trejo, because Danny killed that man…..with a sock and a Mars bar. Moving swiftly on, this sales poster has emerged online, courtesy of Comingsoon, for Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Machete’ sequel, ‘Machete Kills.’
The exploitation pic is said to have Machete teaming with the U.S. Government to take on a Mexican drug cartel and a James Bond-style villain who seeks world domination with a satellite weapon. Rodriguez is planning a April shoot for ‘Machete Kills,’ which sees the return Danny Trejo to the character he played in a fake trailer featured in ‘Grindhouse’ and the original 2010 film. ‘Machete Kills’ will reportedly feature a Grindhouse-style trailer for a third entry in the ‘Machete’ franchise, ‘Machete Kills Again… In Space!’ Expect more details regarding ‘Machete Kills’ soon. I’m stoked for this!
Ralph Fiennes To Direct & Star In ‘The Invisible Woman’ Alongside Kristin Scott Thomas & Felicity Jones
Feb 9th
Screendaily confirms that Ralph Fiennes is set to follow up his brilliant directorial debut ’Coriolanus’ with the period-drama ‘The Invisible Woman.’ Fiennes will direct and star alongside Kristin Scott Thomas and Felicity Jones. Both Fiennes and Scott Thomas were Oscar-nominated for their performances as lovers in Anthony Minghella’s epic ‘The English Patient,’ which bagged nine Oscars in total.
Adapted by Abi Morgan (Shame, The Iron Lady) from Claire Tomalin’s acclaimed biography, the film tells the true story of the secret love affair between Charles Dickens and his mistress Nelly Ternan. Fiennes will star as Dickens, Felicity Jones (Like Crazy, Hysteria) will play Ternan and Scott Thomas, her mother Mrs Ternan. Nelly and her family are initially drawn into Dickens’ world when they take part in one of his theatre productions but Jones’ character soon becomes the focus of the writer’s passion. However, she must lead a life of secrecy and invisibility in order to protect the infamous writer’s reputation. Fiennes will also be seen as Magwitch in Mike Newell‘s adaptation of Dickens’ ‘Great Expectations’ later this year. Filming is set to begin on ‘The Invisible Woman’ in the UK on April 23rd.
Naomi Watts To Play Princess Diana In ‘Caught In Flight’
Feb 9th
Ecosse Films has today announced that British-born Academy award nominated actress Naomi Watts (J. Edgar, Eastern Promises, Fair Game, 21 Grams) has been cast as Princess Diana in Oliver Hirschbiegel’s (Downfall) upcoming drama ‘Caught In Flight.’ Based on a screenplay by Stephen Jeffreys (The Libertine), the film begins production in the UK later this year. The likes of Charlize Theron, Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Chastain, and Carey Mulligan had been linked to the part.
‘Caught In Flight’ is described as a compelling portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales during the last two years of her life. It charts how finding true personal happiness for the first time allowed her to achieve her defining successes evolving into a major international campaigner and humanitarian. Speaking earlier, Naomi Watts, who will next be seen starring in ‘The Impossible’ opposite Ewan McGregor said: ‘it is such an honour to be able to play this iconic role – Princess Diana was loved across the world, and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing her on screen.’