Paul Rudd to play the titular size-shifting hero in Edgar Wright's Ant-Man
21/12/2013
For a while, Edgar Wright's Ant-Man seemed like it was never going to happen. But if 2015 wasn't busy enough, his adaptation of the lesser known Marvel hero seems to be finally back on track, with Paul Rudd announced to have joined the film as the titular character. It is unknown which incarnation of the character Wright and Rudd will portray on screen; with several incarnations over the years. The film will be an origin story, and will begin shooting in mid-2014, with a July 31, 2015 release date. Meanwhile, you can see a mustachioed Rudd in Anchorman 2.
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug: New Banners Ahead of Second Trailer Premiere
1/10/2013
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug's second trailer is set to debut tomorrow ahead of the film's December 13 release date, but to whet the appetite of Tolkienites three new banners have been released, showcasing some familiar faces and newcomers. We get our first real look at Stephen Fry as the Master of Laketown, looking suitably conniving in the background:
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Debuts Poster, Trailer + More
12/06/2013
We still have to wait until Christmas to see Bilbo and the Company continue their epic adventure, Warner Bros. have relieved some of the anticipation with the first major media on The Desolation of Smaug, part two of Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien's novel. The poster sees a tiny Bilbo looking on the ruins of Erebor, lair of the dragon Smaug; likely the major setpiece of Film Two. A bunch of high resolution stills from the trailer also debut, introducing new characters Tauriel (Evangeline Lily), Bard the Bowman (Luke Evans) and Orlando Bloom returning as Legolas.
The trailer is epic as one would expect, also showing us a few other returning and new characters, and enough to whet our appetite before the film arrives on December 13 2013, aiming to reach the success of the first instalment.
BAZ's GATSBY SET TO OPEN CANNE 2013
16/03/2013
Baz Luhrman's eagerly awaited adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel is set to be the opening film at the Canne Film Festival. After being delayed from its original Christmas 2012 release date, the film is set to debut at Cannes, before seeing a wider release date on May 30th.
Baz Luhrman's eagerly awaited adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel is set to be the opening film at the Canne Film Festival. After being delayed from its original Christmas 2012 release date, the film is set to debut at Cannes, before seeing a wider release date on May 30th.
SAM MENDES MAY RETURN FOR BOND 24
18/02/2013
Skyfall director Sam Mendes may return for the next Bond film, after the 23rd Bond entry broke box office records and wowed critics. Mendes is busy with another medium right now, theatre, working on stage adaptations of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and King Lear. If he does return for Bond 24, he'll be the first director since Martin Campbell returned to direct Casino Royale after directing 1995's GoldenEye, and the first time a director has directed consecutive Bond films since John Glen (who directed five Bond films between 1981 to 1989)
Skyfall director Sam Mendes may return for the next Bond film, after the 23rd Bond entry broke box office records and wowed critics. Mendes is busy with another medium right now, theatre, working on stage adaptations of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and King Lear. If he does return for Bond 24, he'll be the first director since Martin Campbell returned to direct Casino Royale after directing 1995's GoldenEye, and the first time a director has directed consecutive Bond films since John Glen (who directed five Bond films between 1981 to 1989)
A NEW STILL FROM LARS VON TRIER'S "NYMPHOMANIAC"
10/02/2013
Lars von Trier's upcoming Nymphomaniac debuted its first film still online recently, depicting its lead character Joe (Charlotte Gainsburg), the titular nymphomaniac, lying in a street. The image shows von Trier's usual high class cinematography, and came with the quote "My only sin, I believe, is that I always demanded more of the sunset".. There is no release date for the film yet, although it is being developed as a two-part film.
Lars von Trier's upcoming Nymphomaniac debuted its first film still online recently, depicting its lead character Joe (Charlotte Gainsburg), the titular nymphomaniac, lying in a street. The image shows von Trier's usual high class cinematography, and came with the quote "My only sin, I believe, is that I always demanded more of the sunset".. There is no release date for the film yet, although it is being developed as a two-part film.
JUSTICE LEAGUE SCRIPT MAY BE SCRAPPED
10/02/2013
The script for Warner Bros' 2015 Justice League movie has been considered to be scrapped as it is reportedly not up to standard. The company may seek a new writer to write a new screenplay as the impending release date approaches. They also appear to not want to commit to a Justice League movie until they see how well Man of Steel does at the box office. The Justice League movie appears to be a rushed effort to compete with Marvel, but more details on whether or not Warner Bros will go ahead with a Justice League movie at all after the Man of Steel box office totals come in.
The script for Warner Bros' 2015 Justice League movie has been considered to be scrapped as it is reportedly not up to standard. The company may seek a new writer to write a new screenplay as the impending release date approaches. They also appear to not want to commit to a Justice League movie until they see how well Man of Steel does at the box office. The Justice League movie appears to be a rushed effort to compete with Marvel, but more details on whether or not Warner Bros will go ahead with a Justice League movie at all after the Man of Steel box office totals come in.
AFFLECK AWARDED DIRECTORS GUILD AWARD
9/02/2013
Ben Affleck continues to earn plaudits for his film Argo, taking home the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2012, earning the praise of his colleagues for his work directing and starring in the political thriller. He beat out some serious competition in Katherine Bigelow, Tom Hooper, Ang Lee and Steven Spielberg. Affleck has already won similar awards, and Argo has earned a few in its own right, and is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, although Affleck is not nominated for Best Director.
Ben Affleck continues to earn plaudits for his film Argo, taking home the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2012, earning the praise of his colleagues for his work directing and starring in the political thriller. He beat out some serious competition in Katherine Bigelow, Tom Hooper, Ang Lee and Steven Spielberg. Affleck has already won similar awards, and Argo has earned a few in its own right, and is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, although Affleck is not nominated for Best Director.