Elizabeth Olsen to Star in Old Boy
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Horror, Remakes, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
Elizabeth Olsen is expected to take the lead female role in Old Boy.
The 22-year-old actress has been offered the part by director Spike Lee after Rooney Mara and Mia Wasikowska turned it down. The film is a new version of Park Chan-wook's classic movie and if she signs up, Elizabeth will star alongside Josh Brolin, who will take on the lead male role.
The movie focuses on a man named Joe (Dae-su Oh in the original) who is captured and imprisoned in a hotel room for over two decades (15 years in the original) with no understanding as to why. When he is suddenly released, he's told that he has just four days to determine the reason for his imprisonment with the help of Elizabeth's character Marie.
Although there is not a solid start date, shooting is planned to start "soon."
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Will Smith Originated Men In Black 3
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Columbia Pictures, Action, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
Will Smith came up with the concept for Men In Black 3.
The actor reprises his role as alien fighting Agent J in the third installment of the popular movie franchise and director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed Will came up with the idea himself, which sees him travel back in time to rescue his partner (played by Tommy Lee Jones).
"Will calls me Baz. When we were shooting Men In Black II [in 2002], one night he said, 'Hey Baz, I think I have an idea for number three.' The basic idea was that Will's character, Agent J, would have to go back into the past to save his partner. It allowed the movie to take place in another era, and us to learn more about Tommy Lee Jones' character. But it turned out to be a very long process of development, mainly because of the knotting issues of time travel, the time travel thing was really hard," Sonnenfeld said.
He also revealed he started shooting the movie without a finished script which made the whole process more difficult: "We knew starting the movie that we didn't have a finished second or third act. Was it responsible? The answer is, if the movie does as well as I think it will, it was genius. If it's a total failure, then it was a really stupid idea."
Michael Fassbender Relieved He Waited For Fame
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Drama, Awards, Celeb News,
Michael Fassbender says he would have gone "ape sh*t" if he'd found fame at a young age.
The 34-year-old actor is now a huge global star thanks to his roles in films such as A Dangerous Method and Shame, and while he used to be upset at not winning roles when he was younger, he is now grateful for it.
"You know, I spent a lot of time out of work. Now I'm trying to make hay while the sun is shining. I wouldn't change anything. The fame thing, the honey traps, I don't know that I would've handled it well at 23. I would've gone ape sh*t."
Despite being a huge star now, Michael is still very grounded, which he credits to his upbringing in rural Ireland: "My upbringing was pretty innocent. Fishing, climbing trees and running around the countryside. I was also an altar boy at a local Catholic church responsible for unlocking the doors in the morning. I slept in a few times. The whole congregation would be waiting outside and I's be running across the fields with the keys."
Lily Collins in Talks For Rosaline
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: 20th Century Fox, Adaptation, Classics, Romance, Comedy, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
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Lily Collins is in negotiations to star in Romeo and Juliet story Rosaline.
The Mirror Mirror star - who is the daughter of singer Phil Collins - has entered talks to star in Michael Sucsy's take on the novel by Rebecca Serles, which sees the classic Shakespeare story re-told through the eyes of Romeo's spurned lover. Lily would play Juliet in the movie, Variety reports.
Deborah Ann Woll and Dave Franco are reportedly in negotiations to play leading roles in the film, which is set in a modern-day high school.
Hailee Steinfeld was at one point thought to be taking part, but a deal was never completed.
Lily's schedule has since been opened up after she failed to complete talks to star in the new Evil Dead remake and fantasy epic The Mortal Instruments was put on hold.
Dev Patel Not Comfortable With Big Roles
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fox Searchlight, Drama, Comedy, Celeb News, New Releases,
Dev Patel doesn't feel comfortable playing the lead character in a large movie.
The Slumdog Millionaire star describes his time on M. Night Shyamalan's flop The Last Airbender "horrendous" and admits he prefers working as part of an ensemble in smaller movies such as his latest project The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
"Working on something that big and trying to get heard as an actor is tricky. You feel so diluted and worthless. I would happily shape my career doing great low-budget indies like that. I'm not that hero-type dude, so I'm never going to be playing the handsome lead character," he said.
Dev feels like he is still growing up and says that is one of the reasons he was attracted to the character of Sonny in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: "That's another reason why Sonny is so related to me - this guy is growing a man. He has a saying, 'Everything will be alright in the end. But if it's not alright then it's not yet the end.'"
Sacha Baron Cohen Banned From Oscars?
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Paramount, Comedy, Awards, Celeb News, Rumors,
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Sacha Baron Cohen might be banned from walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday.
The British comedian is believed to have planned to attend the glittering ceremony as General Aladeen - his character from forthcoming movie The Dictator - but studio bosses frown on stunts in front of the world's media and are considering reversing his invite, which he gained for his part in Martin Scorsese's Hugo.
The Academy is believed to have got in touch with Sacha's representatives to confirm whether or not he is planning to do the stunt, according to The Wrap. Sacha has a history of using his characters to create controversy - his alter-ego Bruno from the movie of the same name became well known for antics including storming the stage during a fashion show and landing on Eminem in a white jock strap during the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.
In 2000 his first major character Ali G offered British MP Neil Hamilton a cigarette allegedly containing cannabis, which he accepted and smoked. The Dictator - which also stars Megan Fox and Anna Faris - is due for release in May.
Guillermo del Toro to Produce Day of the Dead
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Animation, Drama, Romance, Celeb News, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases,
Guillermo del Toro will produce CG-animated movie Day of the Dead.
The Pan's Labyrinth director joins Aaron Berger and Carina Schulze of Chatrone Inc. in the Reel FX venture, described as a tragic Romeo & Juliet-style love story that takes place during Mexican holiday Day of the Dead.
The script was penned by animated TV show writer Doug Langdale and co-creator of Nickelodeon's El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, Jorge R. Gutierrez. Gutierrez is also set to direct the feature.
The film, due for release in late 2014, marks Guadalajara Jalisco native Del Toro's first involvement in a Mexican feature since Cronos in 1993. In recent years, his signature style - mixing fables with horror, history and fantasy - has made him one of the most in demand directors in Hollywood.
Having stepped down from his role in producing the film adaptation of The Hobbit, Del Toro is currently working on sci-fi blockbuster Pacific Rim for Legendary Pictures. The apocalyptic action film, due for release in May next year, stars The Wire's Idris Elba in his first lead role.
Safe House Overthrows The Vow
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: 20th Century Fox, Buena Vista, Disney, Sony, Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office,
Well, it looks like the guys had to restore their movie-going masculinity this weekend for taking their women to see The Vow before Valentine's Day: action thriller Safe House has taken the number one spot with $23.8 million from the romantic drama, which came close with $23.1 million.
Nicolas Cage's return as the dark, motorcycle-loving superhero in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance took the number three spot in its debut with $22.1 million. Dropping down one more spot from last week, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island took #4 with $19.9 million, and the action-packed romantic comedy This Means War rounded out the top 5 in its first week with $17.4 million.
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Rihanna is a Natural Actress
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Universal, Action, Science Fiction, Thrillers, Celeb News, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases,
Rihanna was a "natural" in Battleship.
The pop singer makes her movie debut in the forthcoming summer blockbuster alongside Taylor Kitsch and Brooklyn Decker; director Peter Berg was delighted with her performance.
"She was great. She has a very strong part. I was surprised no one had ever thought to hire Rihanna. I was a huge fan of her videos. Obviously she's sexy, but she had this real intensity. I'm like, 'Someone's going to get her.'"
Peter was most impressed by Rihanna's attitude and willingness to learn when they first met to discuss the movie: "When I met with her, she came in a T-shirt and jeans, no makeup, very natural. She was like, 'Look, I want to be an actress. Don't kiss my ass. Don't lie to me. Push me. Treat me as you would any other actor. Help make me good.' She is really, really good in Battleship."
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Gael Garcia Bernal to Play Zorro
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: 20th Century Fox, Action, Adaptation, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
Gael Garcia Bernal is to play Zorro in a new re-imagining of the franchise.
The Motorcycle Diaries actor will play the Spanish swordsman as a masked vigilante on the hunt for revenge in Zorro Reborn, which is described as having Western themes and a "futuristic reboot" of the story. Unlike previous movies, it will not be set in California or Mexico, but a ruined "world of tomorrow."
Studio 20th Century Fox are still seeking a director for the project, which has been written by Glenn Gers, Lee Shipman and Brian McGreevy.
The character of Zorro was last seen in The Legend of Zorro in 2005 - the second time Antonio Banderas portrayed the secret swashbuckler. Sony, who released The Mask of Zorro and The Legend of Zorro, are currently working on their own film about the character. They are developing an origin story based on Isabel Allende's 2005 novel Zorro.
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