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‘World War Z’ To Be The First Film In A Trilogy?
Jan 4th
A new Brad Pitt profile story in the LA Times has revealed that Marc Forster’s ‘World War Z’ is being viewed as the first instalment in a trilogy, while also describing the film as follows, “Forster and Paramount Pictures each view “World War Z” as a trilogy that would have the grounded, gun-metal realism of, say, Damon’s Jason Bourne series tethered to the unsettling end-times vibe of AMC’s ”The Walking Dead.” The feature also illustrates the flick as, “similar in spirit to September’s ”Contagion” with its geo-political bent and the aspiration to deliver social messages amid the moans and screams.”
Based on Max Brooks’ rather fantastic post-apocalyptic zombie novel, and featuring a stellar cast in the likes of Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Anthony Mackie, Julia Levy-Boeken, Bryan Cranston and James Badge Dale, ‘World War Z’ is without doubt one of my most anticipated movies of 2012. Directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace, The Kite Runner), ‘World War Z’ details the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse from the perspective of survivors as varied as mercenaries, US government officials, and impoverished Palestinians.
Set 10 years after a global zombie epidemic, ’World War Z’ follows Max Brooks (Brad Pitt), who driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet. He recorded the testimony of men, women, and sometimes children who came face-to-face with the living, or at least the undead, hell of that dreadful time. ‘World War Z’ is the result. Look out for the film in cinemas December 21st, 2012.
Promo Poster & Synopsis For Steve McQueen’s ’12 Years A Slave’ – Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt & Michael Fassbender
Nov 2nd
Summit Entertainment has released this debut promo poster and synopsis for Steve McQueen’s (Hunger, Shame) upcoming adaptation of Solomon Northrup’s autobiography ‘12 Years A Slave.’ The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, who’s been cast as the lead, Brad Pitt, and Michael Fassbender – who previously worked with McQueen on ‘Hunger,’ and ‘Shame.’ Written in 1853, the autobiography tells the true story of Solomon Northrup, a New York citizen who was kidnapped in Washington in 1841 and rescued from a cotton plantation in Louisiana in 1853. McQueen co-wrote the adaptation with John Ridley (Red Tails) and will produce through Brad Pitt’s company, Plan B. Check out the in-depth synopsis below. I’ve got incredibly high hopes for this film!
Based on a true story, 12 YEARS A SLAVE is a riveting account of a free black man kidnapped from New York and sold into brutal slavery in mid-1850s Louisiana, and the inspiring story of his desperate struggle to return home to his family.
SOLOMON NORTHUP (Chiwtel Ejiofor), an educated black man with a gift for music, lives with his wife and children in Saratoga, New York. One day, when his family is out of town, he is approached by two men claiming to be circus promoters. Solomon agrees to travel with them briefly, playing the fiddle while they perform. But after sharing a drink with the men, he awakens to find he has been drugged and bound and faces a horrifying reality: he is being shipped to the South as a slave.
Brad Pitt Joins Steve McQueen’s ‘Twelve Years A Slave’
Oct 25th
Screendaily bring word that Brad Pitt has joined the cast of Steve McQueen’s (Hunger, Shame) upcoming adaptation of Solomon Northrup’s autobiography ‘Twelve Years A Slave.’ Pitt will be starring alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor, who’s been cast as the lead, and Michael Fassbender, who previously worked with McQueen on ‘Hunger,’ and ‘Shame.’ There’s currently no details regarding both Pitt and Fassbender’s roles.
Written in 1853, the autobiography tells the true story of Solomon Northrup, a New York citizen who was kidnapped in Washington in 1841 and rescued from a cotton plantation in Louisiana in 1853. McQueen co-wrote the adaptation with John Ridley (Red Tails) and will produce through Brad Pitt’s company, Plan B. Chiwetel Ejiofor, one of my favourite actors working today, will portray Northrup. Production is scheduled to start next year. Check out the synopsis for the book below.
Brad Pitt Interview For The Rousing ‘Moneyball’
Sep 22nd
Based on a true story, Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s, whose unorthodox approach to fielding a team had a major impact on the game, discarding baseball’s conventional wisdom. Forced to reinvent his team on a tight budget, Beane will have to outsmart the richer clubs. The onetime jock teams with Ivy League grad Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) in an unlikely partnership, recruiting bargain players that the scouts call flawed, but all of whom have an ability to get on base, score runs, and win games. It’s more than baseball, it’s a revolution – one that challenges old school traditions and puts Beane in the crosshairs of those who say he’s tearing out the heart and soul of the game. Alongside Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, ‘Moneyball’ stars Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Stephen Bishop, Kathryn Morris, and Chris Pratt. ‘Moneyball’ is released in cinemas September 23rd in the US, and November 4th in the UK. The film is based on Michael Lewis’ book ’Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game.’ Check out what Brad Pitt had to say about the film below.
What is your own background with Baseball? And now with having played Billy Beane, do you find yourself paying more attention to the Oakland A’s?
Brad Pitt: Yes I do actually (laughs). My relationship with baseball was cantankerous at best. I had a crap arm, I thought I could hit until these guys laughed at the way I was swinging. It ended with eighteen stitches under the eye from a pop fly during high noon. So it was not my gift, let me just say, not my gift (laughs). The Oakland A’s were really gracious to us, letting us in, opening doors for us. Mainly we just had laughs, understanding the camaraderie that happens behind the game, it was really something nice to see and be apart of.
Five New ‘Moneyball’ TV Spots – Starring Brad Pitt, Phillip Seymour Hoffman & Jonah Hill
Sep 16th
Equipped with plenty of new footage, Columbia Pictures have let out the hatch these five new TV spots for ‘Moneyball.’ The film stars Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics and follows his attempt to create a competitive team despite Oakland’s unfavourable financial situation. ‘Moneyball’ is based on the highly acclaimed 2003 book of the same name by Michael M. Lewis. Alongside Brad Pitt the film stars Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Art Howe, manager of the A’s, Jonah Hill, as Peter Brand, Beane’s assistant general manager, Robin Wright, Stephen Bishop, Kathryn Morris, and Chris Pratt. Bennett Miller (Capote) directs the movie from a script by Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian. ‘Moneyball’ is released in cinemas September 23rd in the US, and November 4th in the UK. Check out my interview with Brad Pitt for the film here, and Jonah Hill here.
Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s and the guy who assembles the team, who has an epiphany: all of baseball’s conventional wisdom is wrong. Forced to reinvent his team on a tight budget, Beane will have to outsmart the richer clubs. The onetime jock teams with Ivy League grad Peter Brand in an unlikely partnership, recruiting bargain players that the scouts call flawed, but all of whom have an ability to get on base, score runs, and win games. It’s more than baseball, it’s a revolution — one that challenges old school traditions and puts Beane in the crosshairs of those who say he’s tearing out the heart and soul of the game.
Filming Moves To London For ‘World War Z’ – Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Mackie & Bryan Cranston
Sep 16th
Paramount Pictures and Film London have announced that filming has moved to the London Borough of Southwark for Marc Forster’s ‘World War Z.’ The film is officially set for release December 21st, 2012 – adding the film to an already tantalising month of film. December 2012 also sees the release of ‘Life Of Pi,’ Tom Hooper’s ‘Les Miserables,’ Quentin Tarantino‘s ‘Django Unchained,’ ‘Lone Ranger’ and ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.’
Based on Max Brooks’ rather fantastic post-apocalyptic zombie novel, and featuring a stellar cast in the likes of Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Anthony Mackie, Julia Levy-Boeken, Bryan Cranston and James Badge Dale, ‘World War Z’ is without doubt one of my most anticipated movies of 2012. Directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace, The Kite Runner), ‘World War Z’ details the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse from the perspective of survivors as varied as mercenaries, US government officials, and impoverished Palestinians.
Set 10 years after a global zombie epidemic, ’World War Z’ follows Max Brooks (Brad Pitt), who driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet. He recorded the testimony of men, women, and sometimes children who came face-to-face with the living, or at least the undead, hell of that dreadful time. ‘World War Z’ is the result. Check out the full press release below.