Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:30PM - By Adam Spunberg
The loss of Gary Ross as a director of The Hunger Games sequels has been absolutely devastating for devoted fans of burgeoning franchise. As a rabid fan myself (and as a friend of many other rabid fans), I can’t even begin to tell you how crestfallen we are. Ross was truly one of us – an ardent admirer of the series who happened to also don a director’s cap. His respect for the source material was well known, which is why many supporters trusted him with Suzanne Collins’ words. Now, we’re all left scratching our heads and anxious about what’s to come.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011 6:20PM - By Mali Elfman
Rarely do you get so much fine acting, action and suspense all packed into one jet-fueled, 70s-Euro-esq thrill ride as you do in Hanna. Step aside Sucker Punch, it’s time for some real bad-ass chicks to take control. The film stars the impressive cast of the young and talented Saoirse Ronan; Cate Blanchette one of the best baddies there is; Eric Bana who provides both the depth and heart needed in the film; and finally Tom Hollander with one of his creepiest performances to date.
Director Joe Wright has made one of the most interesting and yet simple action films in theaters, which (aside from Source Code) is really the only thing worth seeing.Find out why it’s worth seeing below.
Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:03PM - By Mali Elfman
Two new clips for Joe Wright‘s action-packed thriller Hanna have just been sent over from Focus and they’ve got some great moments in them that you have to check out. The film stars one of the most talented young actresses currently working today, Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones, Atonement) as Hanna with Eric Bana and Cate Blanchette in supporting roles, and Tom Hollander is one of his creepiest performances to date. In the clips you get to see a lot of the set up that makes the film so great. The action is fun, but it’s the characters that keep us interested and this film has a ton of “colorful” characters. Check them out below…
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8:37AM - By Krystal Clark
Some new images have premiered online from Joe Wright’s teen assassin flick Hanna. The movie stars Saoirse Ronan as the title character, who looks unassuming on the outside but is a lean, mean killing machine. Aussie actors Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett also star as opposing forces trying to control the teen. Check out the latest batch of photos…
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 12:33PM - By Krystal Clark
Someone better watch out because Hanna is on the prowl. A new poster has been released for Joe Wright’s juvenile action flick that centers on a teenage assassin. This one sheet gives a new meaning to the term “eye of the tiger.” Check out the rest of Saoirse Ronan and her deadly stare below…
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Monday, December 20, 2010 3:49PM - By Krystal Clark
Saoirse Ronan is kicking ass and taking names later in the first trailer for Joe Wright’s teen assassin flick Hanna. Unlike Hit Girl in Kick-Ass, Hanna has less of a foul mouth and more of a deadly aim. She’s acrobatic, smart, and quick on her feet. Who do you think would win in a fight? It’s hard to tell. Check out the trailer…
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Monday, October 11, 2010 8:13AM - By Krystal Clark
A lot of interesting news has come out of this year’s New York Comic-Con. Last week, we learned about Warner Bros/DC Entertainment’s plans for their upcoming superhero films. Unfortunately, the Justice League’s future isn’t looking too bright. But on a positive note, director Joe Wright held a panel for his new teen assassin flick Hanna, where it was revealed that the film will have a kick-ass score composed by none other than The Chemical Brothers.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010 3:09PM - By Krystal Clark
Joe Wright is a talented director who’s known for picking his projects carefully. He previously directed such acclaimed films as Pride and Prejudice and Atonement and now he wants to tackle — The Little Mermaid. According to THR, Wright is developing a live action version of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale alongside Working Title Films.
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Friday, February 5, 2010 11:47AM - By Laura Aguirre
Eric Bana is best known for his roles in action films (Star Trek and Troy), but lately the Australian-native has been taking a turn towards the slightly more dramatic or comedic (Funny People, The Time Traveler’s Wife). In his next role, Bana will play the father of a trained Eastern European assassin (Saoirse Ronan) in Hana. However, don’t let the description fool you, there’s a good chance that Hanna will be more packed with drama than action due to the the director, Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement and The Soloist).
According to THR‘s plot description, it seems like Hanna will focus more on Ronan than on Bana:
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