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Andy Serkis Signs Up For The ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Sequel
Nov 3rd
Following the critical and financial success ($453.2 million worldwide gross on a $93 million budget) of Rupert Wyatt’s ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes,’ it was pretty much a given that we’d be seeing a sequel sooner rather than later. Undoubtedly a key component of that success was Andy Serkis’ mesmerising performance as Caesar. Today Deadline are reporting that 20th Century Fox has signed Serkis to a seven-figure deal to again do the performance capture for Caesar in the sequel:
“The studio just closed what I’m told is a healthy seven-figure deal for Andy Serkis to reprise his role as lead ape Caesar. Serkis had only signed on for one movie, so his reps had leverage in ensuring that he come back to continue leading the ape takeover in multiple future installments of the series.
Director Rupert Wyatt’s original deal came with a sequel option, so he’s locked. As are screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, who are producing with Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark. The studio is still in the idea stage and the sequel hasn’t been dated for release. There’s no word on any other actors returning at this moment in time. Deadline also reveal that 20th Century Fox will wage an Oscar campaign for Andy Serkis’ performance for ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes.’
George Clooney Interview For Alexander Payne’s ‘The Descendants’
Oct 22nd
From Alexander Payne, the creator of the Oscar-winning ‘Sideways,’ set in Hawaii, ‘The Descendants’ is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family’s land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries. Alongside George Clooney, the film stars Judy Greer, Beau Bridges, Matthew Lillard, Robert Forster, Shailene Woodley, Mary Birdsong, Nick Krause and Amara Miller. ‘The Descendants’ is released in cinemas November 18th in the US, and January 20th in the UK.
This is very human performance, mixing emotion with humour, there’s a lot of depth to it. How hard is it to get that right balance?
George Clooney: First you have to have a really good script, that does all of those things for you, and then you have one of the best directors in the business handling that. Then you just kind of put yourself in his hands and say, “Too much? 15% less existential realism?” He really takes care of all of that. I found it challenging only in the sense that I wanted to serve the material very well. It’s a tricky piece, the movie basically starts with the death of your wife. It’s like a coming of age film, unfortunately the person who’s coming of age is a 50 year old man (laughs). Whenever the script is really good the work is a lot easier.
Four New Behind-The-Scene Featurettes For The Coen Brothers’ ‘True Grit’
Jan 26th
On the back of True Grit’s hefty 10 Oscar nominations Paramount Pictures have released these four behind-the-scenes featurettes which give us a closer look at the cinematography, costumes, production design, and the music of the Coen Brothers’ film. True Grit is out now in the US. The movie is set for release in the UK the 11th of February, I’d strongly recommend giving it a peep – it’s a gem!
Following the murder of her father by hired hand Tom Chaney, 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. marshal she can find, a man with “true grit,” Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn. Mattie insists on accompanying Cogburn, whose drinking, sloth, and generally reprobate character do not augment her faith in him. Against his wishes, she joins him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of Chaney. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, who wants Chaney for his own purposes. The unlikely trio find danger and surprises on the journey, and each has his or her “grit” tested.
Amy Adams Interview For ‘The Fighter’ – Recipient Of Seven Oscar Nominations
Jan 26th
With The Fighter’s impending Febuary 2nd UK release date, and hot on the heels of the films seven Oscar nominations, here’s an interview with three time Oscar nominee Amy Adams to talk about the captivating drama. The movies Oscar nominations include Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), Best supporting actress (Melissa Leo and Amy Adams) and Best Director (David O Russell).
Did you have fun playing your character?
Amy Adams: She was a really fun character to play, not only because she’s tough but because she’s able to go toe to toe with this guy and hold her own and also be a sweetie for Micky.
What attracted you to playing the role of Charlene?
Amy Adams: Well initially it was David O Russell, he sent me twenty pages of the script, they were sort of writing Charlene and kind of beefing her up a little bit and he asked if I’d be interested in playing Charlene. I mean how could I say no, first half it was David O. Russell who I’d met and really had a great time talking to, and then knowing it was Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Melissa Leo, I was the last one to come on out of that group and I’d love them all, I’d met them at different times of my life and I just was very excited!
New UK Poster For ‘The Fighter’ – Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale & Amy Adams
Jan 21st
Hot on the heels of Christian Bale and Melissa Leo’s wins at the Golden Globes earlier in the week this new UK poster for David O. Russell’s rousing biographical drama ‘The Fighter’ has found a home online. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward, who against all odds went on to win the lightweight championship with the help of his drug addicted half-brother Dicky (Bale). The Fighter is set for release Febuary 2nd in the UK.
THE FIGHTER is the inspirational true story of two boxing legends. Dicky Ecklund (CHRISTIAN BALE) is a former boxing legend whose life has become shattered by drug abuse whilst Micky Ward (MARK WAHLBERG), his half brother, has become the town’s fighter and fading hope for a champion. But with Micky losing fight after punishing fight, it takes iron-willed Charlene (AMY ADAMS), to help him split with his family, pursue his own interests and train without his criminal brother.
UK Poster For David O. Russell‘s The Fighter – Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale & Amy Adams
Jan 6th
This new UK poster for David O. Russell’s rousing biographical drama ‘The Fighter’ has found a home online. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward, who against all odds went on to win the lightweight championship with the help of his drug addicted half-brother Dicky (Christian Bale).
I’d be willing to bet my left pinky finger that Christian Bale will finally receive at least an Oscar nomination for his performance in ‘The Fighter.’ Through Bale’s career his dedication to his roles have been remarkable, in this flick he literally transformed into Dickie Eklund. ‘The Fighter’ is in US cinemas now, while the UK’s release date is Febuary 11th.
The Fighter is a drama about boxer “Irish” Micky Ward’s (Wahlberg) unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky (Bale), a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO’d by drugs and crime.