First Full-Length Trailer For ‘Europa Report’ – Starring Sharlto Copley & Michael Nyqvist
May 17th
Magnet Releasing has released, via iTunes Movie Trailers, this new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi pic, ‘Europa Report.’ A unique blend of documentary, alternative history and science fiction thriller, the film follows a contemporary mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa, to investigate the possible existence of alien life within our solar system. Developed in close collaboration with NASA, JPL, SpaceX and other leaders in the scientific community, ‘Europa Report’ imagines the next step in manned space exploration and is based on recent scientific discoveries and theories.
‘Europa Report’ marks Sharlto Copley’s first return to science fiction since the 2009 blockbuster ‘District 9,’ as well as the English language debut of director Sebastián Cordero (Pescador, Cronicas), who once again worked with two longtime collaborators, Academy Award winning Production Designer Eugenio Caballero (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Impossible) and Director of Photography Enrique Chediak (127 Hours). The film was written by Philip Gelatt and produced by Wayfare Entertainment’s Ben Browning. Alongside Copley, the likes of Michael Nyqvist, Anamaria Marinca, Christian Camargo, Daniel Wu and Karolina Wydra also star. ‘Europa Report’ arrives on VOD on June 27th and hits cinemas on August 2nd.
Trailer For Arnaud Desplechin’s ‘Jimmy P’ – Starring Benicio Del Toro & Matthieu Amalric
May 17th
With the film set to premiere shortly at Cannes, Wild Bunch has unveiled this new trailer for Arnaud Desplechin’s ‘Jimmy P.’ Based on a true story, ‘Jimmy P’ narrates the birth and development of an extraordinary friendship. At the end of World War II, Jimmy Picard (Benicio del Toro), an American Blackfoot who fought in France, arrives at the renowned Winter Veterans Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Jimmy suffers from excruciating migraines and sudden losses of sight and hearing, and despite a barrage of tests, his condition mystifies the doctors. Unable to help him and unhappy with their diagnosis of schizophrenia, they decide to seek the help of Georges Devereux (Matthieu Amalric), a maverick French anthropologist and analyst.
From their first meeting, the two men begin to establish a relationship of trust and mutual respect, as Jimmy realizes the depth of the Frenchman’s immersion in Native American culture. During the course of their daily sessions, Jimmy reveals more and more, describing his dreams and recalling forgotten childhood memories. Damaged, reserved and unfamiliar with the analytic process, he nonetheless opens himself up, allowing Devereux to guide him on the road to healing. Gina McKee, Elya Baskin and Misty Upham co-star. Expect release details and more info shortly.
First Poster For ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ – Starring Idris Elba & Naomie Harris
May 17th
The Weinstein Company has debuted this first poster for the film of Nelson Mandela’s life based on his autobiography ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom.’ The film is directed by Justin Chadwick (The First Grader, The Other Boleyn Girl) and produced by Anant Singh. Golden Globe winner Idris Elba (Luther, The Wire, Prometheus, Pacific Rim) plays Nelson Mandela and Naomie Harris (Skyfall) his wife, Winnie. ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ also stars Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto.
Anant Singh began communicating with Nelson Mandela about making a film based on his life while he was still in prison and acquired the film rights to Mandela’s book at the time of its publication in 1996 and development on the film began immediately when Academy Award Nominee, writer William Nicholson (Les Miserables, Gladiator, Shadowlands) signed on. The film tells the story of the legendary South African freedom fighter, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state. Expect a teaser trailer shortly. ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ arrives in cinemas on November 29th.
Joss Whedon Speaks On Iron Man’s Role In ‘The Avengers 2′ & Confirms Quicksilver & Scarlet Witch
May 17th
In a recent chat with IGN, writer-director Joss Whedon spoke briefly on his enormously anticipated sequel to ‘The Avengers.’ Whedon had previously alluded to a brother/sister duo being in ‘The Avengers 2,’ which EW later said was indeed Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. When IGN brought up the duo to the filmmaker, he confirmed they were the characters in question, explaining, “You know, they had a rough beginning. They’re interesting to me because they sort of represent the part of the world that wouldn’t necessarily agree with The Avengers. So they’re not there to make things easier. I’m not putting any characters in the movie that will make things easier.”
Colin Firth Moving Forward With An Adaptation Of ‘A Foreign Country’
May 17th
Silver Reel Partners has joined forces with Raindog Films, the new production company set up by Oscar winning actor Colin Firth and former Sony UK Chairman Ged Doherty. The two companies are partnering on the $30 million spy thriller ‘A Foreign Country.’ Winner of the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2012 for Best Thriller of the Year, ‘A Foreign Country’ is the first installment of a trilogy of novels written by Charles Cumming about a disgraced MI6 officer called Thomas Kell. The film will see Firth returning to the spy genre following his success in ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.’ Expect more news soon. The synopsis for the novel is as follows. Source: Screen Daily.
Six weeks before she is due to become the first female head of MI6, Amelia Levene disappears without a trace. Disgraced ex-agent Thomas Kell is brought in from the cold with orders to find her – quickly and quietly. The mission offers Kell a way back into the secret world, the only life he’s ever known. Tracking her through France and North Africa, Kell embarks on a dangerous voyage, shadowed by foreign intelligence services. This far from home soil, the rules of the game are entirely different – and the consequences worse than anyone imagines…
Awesome New Fan Poster For ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
May 17th
The Mad Butcher has put together this great poster for Disney and Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Episode VII,’ which will be directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Michael Arndt and is scheduled for a 2015 release. The Mad Butcher’s description for the poster is as follows: “Done in more or less the same style as my previous poster, this one is part of a triptych that will include the returning characters from the original movies, the first being Luke Skywalker. Full disclosure: A part of the moutain scenery was taken from the Mondo poster of “John Carter”. I try not to use official artwork as often as possible. However, I used the John Carter art in a temporary capacity, before adding in my own background. After working on it for while, I realized it worked beautifully as it was and decided to leave it like that. A lot of hours were still spent on the rest of the image, I assure you.” The Mad Butcher’s previous poster for ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ can be viewed below.
