As with all Liveaction/CGI animation hybrids, the human component is just as important as the animation. The humans are usually used as an anchor. And for Raja Gosnell’s The Smurfs, he’s got a good roster of talent to bring the little blue guys to the big screen. We got a chance to talk to stars Jayma Mays and Hank Azaria about their work on the film, and it’s a fun, playful chat. Check it out…
This week Hop springs into theaters. Directed by Alvin and the Chipmunks‘ Tim Hill, and starring James Marsden and the voice of Russell Brand, this kids film tries to play both to adults and children alike. It’s also a film that tries to create a mythology for Easter – not one based on the resurrection of Christ but one that gives something of a history and plan for the holiday. Check our review below…
Though he was recently in discussions and considered the front runner, according to The Hollywood Reporter it’s now official: Will Sasso has now landed the part of Curly in The Farrelly Brothers Three Stooges film for Twentieth Century Fox. Now it’s rumored that Hank Azaria and James Marsden will fill out the lead roles, according to Deadline Hollywood. As shooting was rumored to start in March, perhaps once the two other roles get cast, it will go into production shortly thereafter.
We have a lot of movie castings to report this week, one which includes a recent three-time Emmy winner. Yep, we’re talking about Bryan Cranston (from AMC’s “Breaking Bad“), who along with Teresa Palmer and Luke Wilson has landed a new acting gig. Here are some updates regarding Nick Cassavetes upcoming film Yellow, Kieran Darcy-Smith’s Say Nothing, and Suri Krishnamma’s The Grief Tourist…
The first on set photos of Hank Azaria in costume as The Smurfs villain Gargamel have surfaced online. He’s one of the few main characters that will be live action, while the famous blue creatures will be CGI. Along with Azaria, the film’s cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Sofia Vegara, George Lopez, and Anton Yelchin. Check out Gargamel in all of his stunted, warlock-looking glory…
“How I Met Your Mother” star Neil Patrick Harris was the first actor to be named as the live action lead in the CGI animated feature, The Smurfs. According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, veteran television and film star Hank Azaria has also landed a meaty role playing none other than the devious Gargamel.
