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Details Emerge On Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake – Set To Start Shooting In March
Nov 28th
ShockTillYouDrop recently spoke to producer Roy Lee about Spike Lee’s remake of Chan-wook Park’s classic South Korean film ‘Oldboy.’ ‘Oldboy’ tells the story of a Joe (Dae-su Oh in the original), a man who is kidnapped and imprisoned on his daughters birthday. For fifteen years he is held captive, and upon his release must begin his journey to find the reason for his imprisonment. He soon finds out that his kidnapper has plans for him more tortuous than his solitary confinement. The original film, released in 2003, won the much coveted Grand Prize Jury Award at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
“We are planning to shoot ‘Old Boy’ in March and that should start pre-production in late January,” he said. “This is a brand new script by Mark Protosevich. It is very similar to the film, but Protosevich has added new elements that will throw off the audience who have seen the original movie because there are new characters and new situations that present themselves in a way that change the story but eventually go in the same direction. The ending will be something audiences–especially fans of the original movie–will be very happy with. Some may consider it a bit darker.” He added that “there’s going to be a different interpretation of the hallway scene that is hopefully going to be Spike’s signature moment in the movie that he wants to show in a way that has never been seen in an action movie.”
Josh Brolin has been cast as Joe, while Colin Firth and Christian Bale have been linked to the part of the lead villain. I’m a big fan of both Josh Brolin and Spike Lee, I still don’t quite grasp remaking such a unique and flawless film though if I’m honest. I am however giving this film the benefit of the doubt as Spike Lee is such a talented and original film-maker himself, without doubt one of my favourite directors working today. The combination of Spike Lee and Josh Brolin is certainly a FAR better fit to the material than Will Smith and Steven Spielberg – who had previously been linked to the project. If either Colin Firth or Christian Bale sign on, this film certainly becomes more and more alluring.
Joel Edgerton In Talks To Star In ’300: Battle of Artemisia’
Nov 2nd
Vulture bring word that Joel Edgerton is in talks to star in the upcoming prequel to Zach Snyder’s ’300,’ ’300: Battle of Artemisia.’ Edgerton is reportedly in line to play Themosticles, the famed archon and general who led the Greeks to victory against the invading Persians in 480 BCE. The Australian actors stock has been steadily rising over the last year after gaining international success with ‘Animal Kingdom,’ then subsequently starring in ‘Warrior and ‘The Thing.’ In 2012 he’ll be seen in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby,’ Disney’s ‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green,’ ‘Wish You Were Here,’ and possibly Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Kill Bin Laden.’
’300: Battle of Artemisia’ is based on Frank Miller’s upcoming graphic novel that takes Xerxes, the Persian leader who is an antagonist in ’300,’ and turns him into more of a pivotal figure. He’s a man in search of godhood after the death of his father, battling an Athenian warlord named Themistocles. The story takes place over the course of several years, but the focal point is the battle of Artemisium, which occured in 480 BC. Previous reports had Snyder – who in my eyes done a fantastic job with ’300′ – pegged to direct until Warner Bros and producer Christopher Nolan signed him up to helm ‘Superman: Man of Steel.’ Noam Murro (five-time DGA nominated commercials director) is on board to direct the film. Look out for ’300: Battle of Artemisia’ sometime in 2013.
Producers Mark Canton & Gianni Nunnari Talk ’300: Battle of Artemisia’
Oct 31st
On the promotional campaign for ‘Immortals,’ producers Mark Canton and Gianni Nunnari shared some details with Comingsoon on the upcoming sequel/prequel to Zach Snyder’s ’300,’ ’300: Battle of Artemisia.’ The film is based on Frank Miller’s upcoming graphic novel that takes Xerxes, the Persian leader who is an antagonist in ’300,’ and turns him into more of a pivotal figure. He’s a man in search of godhood after the death of his father, battling an Athenian warlord named Themistocles. The story takes place over the course of several years, but the focal point is the battle of Artemisium, which occured in 480 BC.
On The Current State Of The Project: “We have to say that Zack Snyder and Kurt Johnstad, his writing partner, have killed it, they’ve done a tremendous job making a highly intelligent, epic story that will stand on its own. But it’s not a conventional sequel and, for what we do, that’s what you hope and pray for. That you can be original and authentic at the same time.” “It’s a work in progress… as opposed to a year ago where it was just something we wanted to do.”
On A Possible Gerald Butler’s Cameo: “It’s too early to say,” he smiled, “but we know the answer.”
Previous reports had Snyder – who in my eyes done a fantastic job with ’300′ – pegged to direct until Warner Bros and producer Christopher Nolan signed him up to helm ‘Superman: Man of Steel.’ Noam Murro (five-time DGA nominated commercials director) is on board to direct the film.
Spanish Sentinel Prime Poster For Michael Bay’s ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 24th
With just a week away from release, Paramount Pictures have unveiled this Spanish poster for Michael Bay’s upcoming threequel ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon,’ featuring a new look at Sentinel Prime. The film comes to cinemas June 29th, 2011 and features Shia LaBeouf, explosions, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, fast cars, Julie White, Ken Jeong, loud music, Kevin Dunn, explosions, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Alan Tudyk, explosions and John Malkovich.
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009’s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.
Simon West To Direct Sylvester Stallone’s ‘The Expendables 2′
Jun 16th
Deadline bring word that Simon West has signed up to direct the sequel to the action-hero blockbuster ‘The Expendables.’ West, who most recently directed ‘The Mechanic’ with Jason Statham, Donald Sutherland and Ben Foster, also directed ‘Con Air,’ ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ and ’The General’s Daughter.’ The original movie made $274.5 million in cinemas worldwide last year – big chee$e.
There’s currently no word on what ass kicking shenanigans the gang will be up to in the sequel, rumours point towards Bruce Willis having a larger ‘super-villain’ role, however there’s no confirmation. The sequel is expected to have back an original cast that includes Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Terry Crews and Jet Li.
IMAX 3D Poster For Michael Bay’s ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 15th
Paramount Pictures have liberated this new IMAX 3D poster for Michael Bay’s upcoming threequel ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon,’ featuring Optimus Prime ready to kick some Decepticon ass. The film comes to cinemas June 29th, 2011 and features Shia LaBeouf, explosions, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, fast cars, Julie White, Ken Jeong, loud music, Kevin Dunn, explosions, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Alan Tudyk, explosions and John Malkovich.
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009’s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.