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Trailer for Ridley Scott’s Prometheus

Damon Houx — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:50:21 +0000

Quick of cut and huge of scale, the trailer for Ridley Scott‘s Prometheus ties the film into his 1979 film Alien in two distinct ways. One is the lettering that comes as we get quick flashes of cast members Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace and Idris Elba. The other is a certain prop that looks mighty familiar to fans of the original. Check out the trailer…

What this film is seems still up for grabs. The characters are humans (“They went looking for our beginning”), I guess, and there seems to be a lot of large scale sets, and great science fiction atmosphere. But what’s going on is completely up for grabs, and it’s hard to know if the film follows the original’s Ten Little Indians structure. The cast listing says “and Charlize Theron” which could mean she’s the first or last to go.

This doesn’t seem to offer much Guy Pearce, but to be fair no one gets any on screen dialogue, and this seems to be more about setting a tone, which is the new trailer goal. That tone is “it’s a little like the first film, but much more fast paced and jump scary.” Supposedly this is the first of two of these films.The film comes out June 8, 2012.

Is that what you wanted out of an Prometheus trailer?

Take a Better Look at Ridley Scott’s Prometheus

Damon Houx — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:58:41 +0000

Ridley Scott’s Prometheus is and isn’t a sequel/prequel to his 1979 film Alien. And though it may not feature Alien creatures as we know them from the previous installments, from the latest images to come from the film it’s going to have the same look and feel that’s for sure. The film is due out June, 8 2012, but the first wave of publicity is starting to hit, with new images below. Check out the gallery.

First of all, let me say I like the identifications on these because it makes them look like old school lobby cards. And were these images weathered down, some might look like they came from the first movie.

This is our first good look at the cast, and it will be interesting to see how much the film mimics the structure of the first film. Likely the majority of the cast won’t make it until the end, so it’s quite possible Idris Elba, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace or Charlize Theron are there to provide the shock of an early exit. But my guess is they’ll try to keep such surprises close to the vest. A bootleg trailer leaked over the weekend, which means that a full trailer should be attached to one of the bigger Holiday movies. Since it’s Fox, the best guess is that it will be on Alvin and the Chipmunks 3: Chipwrecked.

Do you think Michael Fassbender just looks weird in the still, or does it feel like he’s a android?

Charlize Theron in Young Adult Trailer

Damon Houx — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:22:31 +0000

Charlize Theron stars in Jason Reitman‘s Young Adult. She plays a successful author who returns home looking to get back together with what she sees as the love of her life (Patrick Wilson), but he’s not only married – his wife just had a baby. As Marvin Gaye once sang “ain’t no mountain high enough to keep me from getting to you.” There’s a trailer for the film now, check it out….

The film was written by Diablo Cody, so this is a reunion for her and her Juno director Reitman. and though it’s due out at the end of the year, it doesn’t look as prestige-centric as Reitman’s last couple of movies. Which is good – only Clint Eastwood can get away with constantly making Oscar-bait pictures.

The real question is this: are audiences tired of black comedies? 2011 is marked by the enormous success of a number of R-rated and dark comedies, with The Hangover Part II leading the pack. Maybe if the movie is funny enough, and there’s been enough time this might find an audience. And to be fair – with the Oscar nominees and winners behind the project – perhaps this is the sneakiest Oscar-bait picture ever. The film opens December 16.

Does this make you laugh?

First poster for Jason Reitman’s Young Adult

Damon Houx — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:15:06 +0000

Charlize Theron leads Jason Reitman‘s new film Young Adult as a youth fiction writer who returns to her hometown to run triumphant, only to discover that most people have moved on from high school. The film was written by Diablo Cody, and also features Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt. The film is scheduled for release on December 16th, which means that it’s definitely going for some Oscars. Take a look at the full poster after the jump.

Cody and Reitman’s last colaboration was Jennifer’s Body, which essays what they’re coming up against with this film. When the duo made Juno in 2007, both were fresh-faced and exciting, with a film that managed to feel familiar, but entirely its own.The work netted Cody an Oscar, and backlash was quick to set in.

Reitman then directed Up in the Air, which was well-received and considered a front runner until its chances imploded. Though there were other factors (namely, films like The Hurt Locker, Avatar and Inglourious Basterds), between a late-stage public fight over who deserved credit for the screenplay and Reitman’s public behavior and twitter comments, the film got six Oscar nominations and no wins. In the interim Cody worked on The United States of Tara – which ran three seasons – had a kid, and kept a relatively low profile. Young Adult is a big film for both of their careers. It will hurt if it doesn’t find an audience, and if the academy rejects it, it will suggest they are tired of both. Perhaps enough time and wounds have passed for Cody and Reitman to be underdogs yet again.

That poster image reminds me of a picture of Cody…

What do you think of Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman?

Comic Con 2011: Ridley Scott’s Prometheus First Look!

Brendan Walsh — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:16:59 +0000

This afternoon in Comic Con’s Hall H, screenwriter and Lost co-creator Damon Lindeloff, joined by star Charlize Theron, presented a short behind the scenes look at Ridley Scott’s much rumored Prometheus. The panel also included a special visit live via satellite from Sir Ridley himself, as well as cast member Noomi Rapace, all the way from the movie’s set in Iceland. To find out more about what was screened and discussed, check out the rest of the article after the jump!

Unfortunately, since both 20th Century Fox and Comic Con are extremely strict about keeping the footage shown at the con exclusive for attendees, we can’t share the footage that was shown in the hall. I’ll do my best to describe it, however…

What was shown was essentially a behind the scenes look at the production thus far, featuring interview footage with Mr. Scott, and quick cuts of some of the completed shots, including massive set pieces which were expertly lit, rivaling the insanely impressive lighting setups of the first Alien film. There were plenty of other similarities to his 1979 masterpiece, including vast biomechanical sets with an influence from creature impressario H.R. Geiger. We also saw glass syringes with what look like little extraterrestrial larvae swimming in green goo. Other quick cuts revealed a spaceship approaching a giant, ringed, grey gas planet. There were also foreboding shots of crew members looking at each other menacingly, and several shots involving flamethrowers.

Additionally, we saw several shots of the film’s cast members, which included Guy Pearce in a glowing orange spacesuit, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’s Noomey Rapace looking soaking wet and scarier than ever, The Wire’s Idris Elba piloting some kind of planetary rover (also reminiscent of Alien), and Charlize Theron doing pushups in the nude!

Over the footage, Ridley Scott explained that the rumors surrounding this film indicating that it would be a prequel to Alien were only slightly true. ”It’s not exactly Alien, but the creatures in this film include some of the DNA from the original creature.” He said that he was more interested in creating a hostile environment that could literally eviscerate the crew at any moment. ”What I really want to do is scare the living shit out of you.”

Ms. Theron went on to explain how she came to be on the film. She said that they had offered her a role, but she was scheduled to film a Mad Max remake on the other side of the globe. But when that film’s schedule pushed, she was suddenly available, and jumped at the chance to work on Prometheus. She described her character as a suit, and a scientist. She runs a tight ship, and you can tell that she’s going to be a problem.” I, for one, am eager to see her show off her range in another dark role. But I’m also glad that they didn’t have to ugly her up to justify it (yeah, Monster and North Country, I’m talking about you).

Lindeloff was happy to surprise the audience with a live transmission of Ridley Scott, joined by Noomi Rapace, as they stood atop a waterfall set in Iceland, where they were concluding the film’s shoot (the beginning of the story, incidentally). When asked why it had taken him so long to return to the science fiction genre, Scott replied, “I was just too busy making other movies and exploring other genres…until I realized that there was something about the first Alien, that no one answered the questions about, and I thought, ‘that could be the centerpiece of what we’ve just created.’ But still, we’ve gone in another direction, but in the last few minutes of the movie, you’ll understand what I’m talking about.

Scott also discussed that the film is being shot in 3-D. He said, “3-D has been a wonderful exercise…I was brought up as a camera op, so it’s all about lensing, and creating a look” He added, “I’ll never wrok without 3-D again, even for small dialogue scenes. 3-D Opens up the universe.” He also talked about the advantages of using practical set design and special effects. He said, “If you can do it live, do it live. It’ll always be better than anything else. And even though we’ve got all these digital capabilities, I continue do the same…it’s also cheaper.”

When asked by Lindeloff (who penned the script) about the challenges of filming this movie, Miss Rapace said, “It feels really weird to come back to Earth again. We started in early March, in space, and it’s been long, hard days, both physically and emotionally. But it’s been amazing– The best journey ever. Thanks to this man. When I read the script, I was thrilled. When we started to work, I went into it, I completely forgot about everything else, and it felt like we were discovering something that I haven’t been in before. My respect for him has been growing every day, and I come home smiling.”

The way the panel described the film was very encouraging, and it sounds and looks like a return to form for Ridley Scott. I wish I could describe the footage better, but they were rapid fire, and densely packed with intricate set design and alien awesomeness too cool to let me be a responsible journalist. However, speaking as a movie fan, I can definitely say that this movie looks like it is going to be SUPER COOL!!! Let’s hope a real trailer isn’t far behind.

Charlize Theron Joins Prometheus

Krystal Clark — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:18:37 +0000

It’s official: Oscar winner Charlize Theron has joined the cast of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus. The film which originally started out as a prequel to Alien, will be headline by Swedish star Noomi Rapace and she’ll get some supporting help from Theron and the extremely talented Michael Fassbender.

The plot for Prometheus hasn’t been revealed but Scott has said this in the past:

“While Alien was indeed the jumping off point for this project, out of the creative process evolved a new, grand mythology and universe in which this original story takes place. The keen fan will recognize strands of Alien’s DNA, so to speak, but the ideas tackled in this film are unique, large and provocative. I couldn’t be more pleased to have found the singular tale I’d been searching for, and finally return to this genre that’s so close to my heart.”

Rapace will star as the lead character Elizabeth Shaw, Fassbender will play an android, and we’re assuming Theron will star as one of the other female leaders on a top secret expedition.

What do you think of Theron joining Prometheus?

Source: Coming Soon

Viggo Mortensen in Talks for Snow White and the Huntsman

Krystal Clark — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:30:59 +0000

We just reported that Kristen Stewart was in the running to play Snow White in the upcoming adaptation Snow White and the Huntsman. Now, according to Variety, the second part of the duo has been revealed as Viggo Mortensen. The trade claims that he’s currently in talks to play the male lead.

The film is being produced by Universal, and is a dark remake of the classic children’s tale. In this version, the huntsman (who, in the original fairy tale, is supposed to kill Snow White but ends up letting her go) becomes her protector and a mentor of sorts as they try to escape from the evil queen who ordered her death.

Oscar winner Charlize Theron is in talks to play the evil queen and since she turned down a role in Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar it’s looking more and more like a lock. Theron and Mortensen would be great on screen together. We’re still up in the air about Kristen Stewart but we’ll see what happens with that.

Snow White and the Huntsman is scheduled to open in theaters on December 21, 2012.

What do you think of Viggo Mortensen playing the Huntsman? Do you think it’s good casting?

Charlize Theron Out of J. Edgar, Ed Westwick In

Krystal Clark — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:30:42 +0000

Last week we learned that Armie Hammer and Judi Dench were both confirmed to star in Clint Eastwood’s upcoming biopic J. Edgar. At the time Oscar winner Charlize Theron had been offered the role of Helen Gandy, a Justice Department file clerk who ends up being Hoover’s personal secretary. Unfortunately, according to reports Theron is out, but Ed Westwick from “Gossip Girl” is in (not for the same part of course).

Vulture reports that Theron has backed away from J. Edgar, but has inched closer to starring in Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel. She’s been mentioned as a contender to play the female lead in the film, which every woman in Hollywood has been trying to get their hands on. This shouldn’t be too much of a hard break for Eastwood, because Theron was never officially cast in his film.

Theron’s name has surfaced in Alien talks as a safe alternative to Noomi Rapace, whom Scott really wants to play the main character Elizabeth Shaw. Twentieth Century Fox has serious concerns about putting such a large project on the shoulders of an unknown. Therefore, they’re trying to rope in Theron as an alternative that they can both agree on.

As for J. Edgar, Eastwood is said to be looking at Amy Adams and Naomi Watts as possible replacements. Either one would do the role justice in our opinion. Another casting includes Ed Westwick, who has signed on to play a supporting but undisclosed role. He’ll be reunited with “Gossip Girl” guest star Hammer who’ll play Hoover’s close companion Clyde Tolson.

What do you think of Westwick joining J. Edgar? Who could he play? Who should star as the secretary?

Source: Deadline

Judi Dench Joins Clint Eastwood’s Hoover

Krystal Clark — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:24:58 +0000

The one, the only, the dame has joined Clint Eastwood’s latest film, Hoover. According to SandwichJohn,(via The Playlist) the director revealed that Judi Dench is the latest star to join the cast of his film that currently features Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. There’s also been word that Armie Hammer will play his right hand man, and Oscar winner Charlize Theron has been offered a part, which she’s considering taking.

Hoover will cover the head of the FBI and his reign from its creation in 1935 to his death in 1972. The film will be produced by Brian Grazer and has a script written by Oscar winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk). Production is expected to begin sometime early next year.

There’s no word on who Dench will play but more than likely she’ll have one hell of a role. All the actors involved have such substantial parts. Hammer will play lawyer-turned-FBI-official Clyde Tolson, whom was also rumored to be Hoover’s lover, Australian actor Damon Herriman will star as the man convicted of kidnapping and killing the Lindbergh baby, and if Theron accepts, she’ll play Helen Gandy, a Justice Department file clerk who ended up being Hoover’s personal secretary.

What do you think of the growing cast of Hoover?

Charlize Theron, Vera Farmiga, Kacie Thomas Rumored For The Dark Knight Rises

Krystal Clark — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:51:30 +0000

Besides a solid villain, The Dark Knight Rises is missing one crucial element, a female lead. We’ve heard rumors of Tom Hardy possibly playing Clayface in the sequel, and the idea of The Riddler has been ruled out by director Christopher Nolan himself. But we haven’t heard anything about bringing on a woman to replace Rachel Dawes — until now.

According to ComicBookMovie, three actresses are rumored to be in the running to play love interests in the film. Here’s the twist, Bruce Wayne/Batman isn’t the only one getting some action, one of the parts is for James Gordon (Gary Oldman). Oscar winner Charlize Theron, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga, and Kacie Thomas are the candidates.

There are two female characters up for grabs: Julie Madison and Sarah Essen. Do you know who either one of them are? Essen was the former partner of Gordon. The duo had an affair (he’s a married man) and she ended up getting murdered by The Joker. There’s also a hint that she might be Barbara Gordon’s real mother. Theron is up for the role.

Next there’s Madison, who’s a love interest for Bruce Wayne. Like most, if not all of the women in his life, Madison had no idea who Wayne really was when she got involved with him. But she’s been linked to the villain Clayface, which would only make the Tom Hardy rumor sound even more legit. Farmiga and Thomas are up for the role.

The idea of bringing on Essen is an interesting choice because it sounds like they’re trying to flush out the Gordon character and add more dimension to him, which works in a comic series but will they have enough time to fit it into one movie? Perhaps if they started with hints of it in The Dark Knight and finished it up in The Dark Knight Rises, there wouldn’t be a problem. What do you think?

What do you think of the possible female characters appearing in The Dark Knight Rises?

Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron Offered Snow White and The Huntsman?

Krystal Clark — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:51:33 +0000

Earlier today we discovered that Universal plans on releasing their adaptation, Snow White and The Huntsman on December 21, 2012. The studio is wasting no time with pre-production and their first order of business is to find the right actors to play the main characters. It was previously rumored that Tom Hardy might be in the running for the Huntsman and Angelina Jolie for the evil queen, but now two new actors have joined the race.

According to The Wrap, Johnny Depp has been offered the part of The Huntsman by Alice in Wonderland producer Joe Roth, who’s also working on this film. The actor’s reps and the studio refuse to comment on casting deals but sources claim that they want him for the part. The film will feature a new and expanded take on the character written by Evan Daugherty and directed by Rupert Sanders.

“In Daugherty’s script, the Huntsman is haunted by a white wolf that killed his wife, and there’s a pervasive sadness about the character that makes the void in his life feel quite real. He’ll be chained to Snow White for part of the live-action movie as the duo make their escape from a pair of bounty hunters. The Huntsman then serves as a mentor who teaches the teenage Snow White how to fight against her evil step-mother, Ravenna.”

Speaking of Ravenna, there’s been word that Oscar winner Charlize Theron is the latest actress to be approached to play the part of the queen. If Depp is the Huntsman, Theron is the queen, who on earth could they get to play Snow White herself?!

Do you think this casting would make sense? Good or Bad choice?

Charlize Theron To Play A One Armed Bandit in Mad Max

Krystal Clark — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:52:19 +0000

Even though the plot of George Miller’s long awaited Mad Max sequel is being kept under wraps, we’ve learned some startling info about one of its main characters. Oscar winner Charlize Theron’s stunt double Annabelle Williams opened up about her role with an Australian ABC affiliate, and revealed that she will be a different type of female lead. She’ll be strong, beautiful, and have one arm.

Williams is “a 22-year-old Gold Coast freestyler, whose most significant credits to date are bronze medals at the 2008 Paralympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games.” She recently revealed that she’ll be doubling for Ms. Theron in Fury Road, which states the obvious about the character. Last winter the producers sent out a casting notice for “an athletic, blonde woman with half an arm to be the stunt double for one of Hollywood’s most glamorous women.”

Williams will stand in for Theron in wide shots during fight scenes so they won’t have to use CGI to cut out her arm. She has undergone months of martial arts training including Muay Thai to ensure that she can handle the action.

What do you think of Theron’s character having one arm? Are you shocked that they went that route?

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