Film
New Images From ‘Underworld: Awakening’ – Starring Kate Beckinsale
Dec 27th
Screen Gems has released this new batch of images from Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein’s ’Underworld: Amakening.’ Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two Underworld films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Alongside Kate Beckinsale, the likes of Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley and Charles Dance co-star.
Directed by Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein. The film is produced by Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Len Wiseman, and Richard Wright. Len Wiseman wrote the initial story for ‘Underworld: Awakening,’ the fourth installment in the Underworld franchise, which is based on characters created by Kevin Grevioux and Wiseman. The screenplay was written by John Hlavin, J. Michael Straczyinski, Allison Burnett and Wiseman. ’Underworld: Amakening’ is set for release January 20th, 2012.
New International Poster For Steven Spielberg’s ‘War Horse’
Dec 27th
IMPAwards has unveiled this new Japanese poster for Steven Spielberg’s epic adventure flick ‘War Horse.’ The film follows a young boy named Albert and his beloved farm horse Joey during the outbreak of WWI. Joey is sold to the British cavalry by Albert’s father and dispatched to the front lines, Joey begins an extraordinary journey against the backdrop of the Great War. Despite the obstacles he faces at every step of his journey, he touches and changes each life he encounters along the way. Albert, unable to forget his friend, leaves home for the battlefields of France to find his horse and bring him home.
‘War Horse’ is an adaptation of the acclaimed Michael Morpurgo novel of the same name, it has also been adapted by the London National Theatre into a hugely successful stage play. The film stars Jeremy Irvine, Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Kennedy, Emily Watson, Toby Kebbell, David Thewlis, Eddie Marsan, and Peter Mullan. Check out my interview with Steven Spielberg here, Toby Kebbell here, and joint interview with Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch here. ‘War Horse’ is scheduled for release January 13th in the UK, while it is out now in the US.
New Wallpapers & Promo Images Released For ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’
Dec 26th
Columbia Pictures has launched the official website for ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,’ providing us with wallpapers, a soundtrack preview, animated gifs, promo images, Twitter skins, story line info, videos and a whole lot more. It has been several years since making a deal with the Devil and Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage), living in self-imposed isolation, finds himself as the only person who can help save 10-year-old Danny – and ultimately the world – thanks to his unwanted and uncontrollable power – his ability to transform into the hell-on-wheels monster known as The Ghost Rider. Directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine (Crank, Gamer), ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ opens February 17th, 2012. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba, Johnny Whitworth, Ciarán Hinds, and Violante Placido. Check out my interview with Nicolas Cage and Idris Elba for the film here.
Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in Columbia Pictures’ and Hyde Park Entertainment’s Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. In the successor to the worldwide hit Ghost Rider, Johnny – still struggling with his curse as the devil’s bounty hunter – is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when he is recruited by a secret sect of the church to save a young boy (Fergus Riordan) from the devil (Ciaran Hinds). At first, Johnny is reluctant to embrace the power of the Ghost Rider, but it is the only way to protect the boy – and possibly rid himself of his curse forever. Directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. Screenplay by Scott M. Gimple & Seth Hoffman and David S. Goyer. Story by David S. Goyer. Based on the Marvel Comic. Produced by Steven Paul, Ashok Amritraj, Michael De Luca, Avi Arad, and Ari Arad.
Debut Image Of Ben Affleck In His Upcoming Thriller ‘Argo’
Dec 26th
Warner Bros has premiered this first look at Ben Affleck sporting a pretty epic 70′s beard in his upcoming dramatic thriller ‘Argo.’ Based on true events, ‘Argo’ chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis – the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA “exfiltration” specialist named Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country.
Alongside Ben Affleck – who’s also directing, the film stars Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Kerry Bishe, Kyle Chandler, Rory Cochrane, Christopher Denham, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Victor Garber, Zeljko Ivanek, Richard Kind, Scoot McNairy, Chris Messina, Michael Parks, and Taylor Schilling. I’m eagerly anticipating this film, Ben Affleck has proved himself a great director with both ‘The Town’ and ‘Gone Baby Gone’. Warner Bros will release ‘Argo’ in association with GK Films, a Smoke House Pictures production. ‘Argo’ is set for release September 14th, 2012.
New Image From ‘Rock of Ages’ – Starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin & Russell Brand
Dec 26th
This new image has found its way online from Adam Shankman’s (Hairspray) upcoming musical adaptation, ‘Rock of Ages.’ Featuring a stellar cast in Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Ackerman, Mary J. Blige, Bryan Cranston, Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise, ‘Rock of Ages’ will be released in cinemas June 1st in the US, and June 8th in the UK. Based on the musical of the same name by Chris D’Arienzo, the screenplay is by Justin Theroux and Chris D’Arienzo and Allan Loeb. Check out a previously released image from the film below.
“Rock of Ages” tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.
New Behind-The-Scenes Image Of Christopher Nolan Filming ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Dec 25th
The good folks over at Collider have got their mitts on this new image of Christopher Nolan filming the hugely anticipated conclusion to his Batman trilogy, ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’ The plot for the film is being kept securely under lock and key, judging by the trailer and the previous two films I’d expect something E P I C. ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Tom Hardy as Bane, Gary Oldman as Commissioner Jim Gordon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John Blake, Michael Caine as Alfred, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, and Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate. Juno Temple, Josh Pence, Daniel Sunjata, Nestor Carbonell, Tom Conti, Joey King, Brett Cullen, Chris Ellis, Josh Stewart, Christopher Judge, Adam Rodriguez and Rob Brown co-star. ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is scheduled for release July 20th, 2012. Christopher Nolan directs the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan. Check out some more recently released hi-res images from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ here.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar® winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar® winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar® winner Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules”) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) reprises the role of Lucius Fox.