Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:00PM - By Krystal Clark
Nicolas Cage is an Academy Award winning actor who’s done and seen it all. He’s taken on drama, comedy, action, horror, you name it and he’s probably had a part in it. With a career that spans almost 30 years the actor has recently found himself attracted to big budget family films like the National Treasure series, comic films like Ghost Rider, and his latest flick The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Despite his background in the industry, Cage still finds wonder and fun in making movies and revealed that he likes the new challenges that effects driven films bring. At the Los Angeles Press Day for the movie he discussed his personal and professional friendship with Apprentice director Jon Turteltaub as well as his affinity for working with young actors such as his co-star Jay Baruchel.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:00PM - By Krystal Clark
This week Disney’s bringing out the big guns to combat the blockbuster competition in the form of Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, and Mickey Mouse — sort of. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is based on a segment from the classic animated film Fantasia that featured Mickey as a young and eager student to an all powerful wizard. In this adaptation, Baruchel plays the apprentice to Cage’s sorcerer in a film dominated by glossy special effects, family humor, and a swollen score.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:30AM - By Krystal Clark
Jay Baruchel has gone from the awkward supporting character in Judd Apatow movies to an unconventional leading man. This month he stars opposite Oscar winner Nicolas Cage in Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a live action revamp of the famous segment of the same name featured in the animated film Fantasia. The actor has big shoes [and ears] to fill as he takes over the role that was originated by a Hollywood icon — Mickey Mouse.
The weight of this film doesn’t sit lightly on the shoulders of Baruchel and when we met up with him at the Los Angeles Press Day for the movie, he let it be known that he’s very humbled to be picking up where Mickey left off…
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Monday, July 12, 2010 12:30PM - By Krystal Clark
On July 14th director Jon Turteltaub’s latest film The Sorcerer’s Apprentice will enter theaters with a heavy weight on its shoulders and no we’re not talking about its competition — Inception. Apprentice is based on one of the most memorable sequences from the Disney animated classic Fantasia, which starred Mickey Mouse, mops, brooms and a whole lot of soap and water. During the recent Los Angeles press day for the film, Turteltaub talked about bringing magic back to modern audiences, casting his sorcerers, and the one power he’d love to have more than anything in the world!
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Friday, June 25, 2010 12:56PM - By Krystal Clark
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Fantasia or The Sorcerer’s Apprentice? Besides Mickey Mouse, you automatically think of mops! Mops, water, and bubbles make up one of the most famous sequences from the Disney animated film, which is why they put it in their new version with Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel. Check out the clip below…
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010 9:25AM - By Krystal Clark
Disney wants you to start your morning off with a heavy dose of Nicholas Cage so they’ve released the second trailer for Jon Turteltaub’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Not only that but a new one sheet has also surfaced that features Alfred Molina’s character aptly labeled as “The Villain,” which fits in well with “The Wizard” poster we brought you yesterday. Check out the latest trailer and one sheet below…
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:02AM - By Krystal Clark
Disney has released a new poster for The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and it’s giving off a serious video game vibe. It’s centered on a character called, “The Wizard” who appears in the theatrical trailer for the film. He’s got bad guy written all over him thanks to his beady eyes, extremely arched eyebrows, and metal claws. Who wears metal claws and has good intentions? Take a look at the full poster…
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010 6:47PM - By Krystal Clark
Walt Disney Pictures has released a new featurette promoting their upcoming fantasy epic, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. The film stars Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel as the title character in this modern day adaptation of the animated classic Fantasia. The video centers on the battle between good and evil and the fate of mankind that rests solely on the young and frail shoulders of Baruchel’s character. Check it out below…
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Friday, May 21, 2010 3:45PM - By Krystal Clark
Disney has released a new TV spot for their live action adaptation of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. The film features Nicolas Cage as a sorcerer who likes to dress like a hobo in his free time and is grooming Jay Burachel to be his successor. Check out the new promo below…
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