Martin Scorsese will work with DiCaprio at fifth time
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Based on the novel Jordan Belfort "The Wolf of Wall Street" will mark the fifth picture for the tandem of Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is in development for five years, for some time been managed by Ridley Scott, but in August this year it will begin to shoot Martin Scorsese.
Author of "The Wolf of Wall Street" Jordan Belfort founded one of the largest brokerages in 1987, but ten years later was convicted of money laundering and several other financial crimes. Belfort spent 22 months in prison, coped with drug and alcohol addiction, produced during the fraud on Wall Street, has written two books and now lectures on how to achieve success.
Back in March of 2007, Scorsese and DiCaprio announced a desire to work on, "Wolf," but the director and the actor could not manage to agree on work schedules. In addition, the studio Warner and Paramount could not share the project. In 2010, the film showed interest in Ridley Scott - by the time he also managed to collaborate with DiCaprio, shot him in political thriller "Body of Lies." Once again, the history of a broker was unrealized.
About a year ago, the rights to "Wolf" was acquired by Red Granite Pictures, and then Martin Scorsese once again expressed his desire to shoot a picture. The director said that he would film the book of Belfort after the movie "Hugo".
Adaptation of the "Wolf of Wall Street" was engaged in Terence Winter, writer and executive producer of TV series "The Sopranos" and "The Boardwalk Empire." He will once again walk on his work before, in August of 2012, Martin Scorsese will begin filming.
Scorsese and DiCaprio began a collaboration on historical drama "Gangs of New York," continued the "Aviator" consolidated "Oscar" for "The Departed" and most recently worked together on the "Shutter Island". "The Wolf of Wall Street" will be the fifth film of the duo, but still holds the record for a tandem Scorsese and De Niro. Director has shot Robert De Niro eight times.
Interestingly, in January of this year, Michael Fassbender in an interview said that he had discussed with Martin Scorsese's role in one of the upcoming movies. Could we talk about "The Wolf of Wall Street"? It will be known closer to May, when it will be announced the main cast. At the Cannes Film Festival Red Granite will sell the rights to release the movie.
Interview with Jonathan Liebesman
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Director of "Titans Wrath" Jonathan Liebesman in an interview with resource Hero Complex spoke about the project.
Why did you decide to do this project?
"I'm a big fan of epic films, created the world where you can escape to enjoy the spectacle and experience the fear of the gods and monsters. Proposal to create a world in "Titans Wrath" was just what we needed. I just finished "Alien invasion: The Battle in Los Angeles" and I liked the scale of the story and thrilling adventure that studio Warner bros. wanted to present to the fans of the franchise in terms of clever special effects with creatures and epic adventure point of view of the protagonist. Ultimately, we would take the whole spectacle and awe, which is full of Greek mythology, and give it a more down to earth, one might say, the human factor. Greeks created brilliant images of typical characters, which we could introduce our story to create a richer world. "
Can you tell us a little about those monsters, which we will see? Which one is your favorite? What - the worst?
"We are fortunate that the material for "Titans Wrath” was originally a very rich and epic. We have allowed ourselves the luxury of finding the most incredible aspects of Greek mythology, terrible monsters, which we are woven into the narrative of traditional myths. I am - a big fan of Makhai, an evil warrior demon consisting of two fallen souls from the underworld, which were put together and forced to fight as a single entity for immortality. We came up a few tricks, playing with their unusual appearance. "
You have on-site solid star. As you work with Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, Bill Nighy, Sam Worthington?
"This is a great success - to work with the actors of this caliber. They all put their lives in the images of their characters, and monitor their performance on the court - similar to a lesson on the film industry. Our entire cast was infinitely generous in their game, and we were completely open in matters of discussion and collaboration. When you're faced with so much talent, they are actors, you really trust their instincts and unconditionally accept their ideas. For me, "Schindler's List" - a very important film, and the fact that Liam and Ralph took part in some our scene - simply amazing.”
What do you have borrowed from the first movie and what decided not to take?
"We are grateful to the creators of "Clash of the Titans" for the construction of the narrative, the world and the characters who inhabit it, were created, and we were allowed to take them all and continue the story. We would like to add realism to what happens to the characters. It was very important to us. Sam put all his efforts to achieve this goal. We have reviewed a large number of Westerns, and some of the films of Akira Kurosawa, to adventures of Perseus looked real. When Perseus beat the monsters, he can not feel pain. He was not a superhero. He - the guy with all his might trying to stay alive himself and save his family. It is - completely normal life situation against the backdrop of a magical world, and I think that it will give her confidence in the realism of the events in our history. "
Do you think that the work in the "Titans Wrath" has added experience to your piggy bank as a director?
"I think every film that you shoot, gives you a new understanding of many aspects of filmmaking. I was given the chance to work with Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez in" Battle of Los Angeles, "and they taught me a lot with regard to excellent acting. And the experience of working on the creation of the alien in the same project was useful to me when we came up with the monsters for "Wrath ...". I do not think we ever stop learning - main secret is to find a project to become obsessed with them, to surround a like-minded people and create a peace with them, about which you dream. "
Costume Designers Guild Awards 2012
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On Tuesday, February 21, were awarded the 14th Costume Designers Guild Awards. Oddly enough, seduced by a majority of critics and moviegoers, "Artist" was left without a prize in the category "Historical movies." Special award has gotten actress Kate Beckinsale.
Ceremony held at the "Beverly Hilton", led by actress Jane Lynch. In addition to the main prizes were awarded four honorary awards. Kate Beckinsale was the laureate of Lacoste Spotlight Award. The designer Marlene Stewart, who worked on "Ali," "Tropic Thunder," "Terminator 2" and many other paintings received Disaronno Career Achievement in Film Award.
The award for contribution to television has gotten Lou Eyrich, among the works which the "Body Parts", "Losers" and "American Horror Story." It has been headed by one of the creators of the series Ryan Murphy.
Distinguished Collaborator Award went to Deborah Hopper and Clint Eastwood. Together they worked on for twenty years. Handing out the award, Ken Watanabe, who starred with Eastwood in his "Letters from Iwo Jima."
The main prizes from Costume Designers Guild are as follows:
Modern Cinema
Trish Summerville - "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Historical films
Eriann Phillips - "WE. Believe in Love "
Movie in the fantasy genre
Jani Temime - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II»
Modern series
Lou Eyrich and Jennifer Eve - "Losers"
The historical episode or episodes in the fantasy genre
John A. Dunn, Lisa Padovani - "Boardwalk Empire"
Mini-series
Susannah Buxton - "Downtown Abbey"
“Black List” of Hollywood scenarios
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Each year, in Hollywood is published a "Black List" of scenarios. 2011 was no exception. More than 300 filmmakers have called dozens of the most interesting projects, which so far exist only on paper. Topping the list is a biographical drama about the mathematician Alan Turing, who wants to play Leonardo DiCaprio.
"Black List" is published each December in Hollywood since 2004. Vote for the scripts for the most part representatives of the studios, so that in the "black list" are scenarios in which the film company interested in, but can’t put into production.
In 2011, the list includes 73 positions. Among these projects are not only unknown, but the scripts, films which are already in production, but whose shooting this year has not begun.
We present here the top ten, of such scenarios:
1. "The Imitation Game", the author - Graham Moore. History of the English cryptographer Alan Turing, who managed to crack the German code "Enigma". Later suffered persecution because of his sexual orientation and suicide.
2. "When the Street Lights Go On", the authors - Chris Hutton and Eddie O'Keefe. The action develops in the early '80s. In the city are brutally murdered schoolgirl and teacher.
3. "Chewie" the authors - Evan Susser and Van Robisho. A satirical look at the creation of "Star Wars" through the eyes of Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca.
4. "The Outsider", the author - Andrew Baldwin. Japan after World War II. Former U.S. military out of captivity, and becomes the head of the yakuza.
5. "Father Daughter Time: A Tale of Armed Robbery and Eskimo Kisses", the author - Matthew Aldrich. A man hiding from the three crimes, along with his accomplice, eleven-year-old daughter. The project has interested Matt Damon, and even considered him as his directorial debut.
6. "In the Event of a Moon Disaster", the author - Mike Jones. The history of the mission of the spacecraft "Apollo-11", exploring the alternative scenario for emergency landing astronauts on the moon.
7. "Maggie", the author - John Scott. In America is spreading a virus that turns people into zombies. Farmers family helps their eldest daughter to cope with the transformation of a walking dead woman, who hunger for human flesh.
8. "The Current War", the author - Michael Mitnick. In a scenario are real events. Confrontation of Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse in the fight for the use of AC and DC.
9. "The End", the author - Aron Eli Kolayti. An elderly London radio host, 16-year-old girl and her boyfriend from Michigan, as well as a family man from Shanghai, try to clean up their lives for 6 hours before the end of the world.
10. "Beyond the Pale", the author - Chad Fien. Teens suspected that the owner of the town undertaker warmed them, and decide to take revenge. In fact, the story takes far more sinister turn.
Apparently, the topic of zombies and vampires are not going to leave the screens. So, on the 14th place of the "Black List" is a script by Larry Brenner entitled "Bethlehem", where a group of people trying to survive in a zombie invasion and conclude an alliance with the vampires, giving themselves as a food for bloodsuckers in order to protect against undead.
Screenplay by Dave Cohen "Subject Zero" tells about a scientist who develops the potent drug, designed to revive his son, who died in a car accident. Unfortunately, the virus creates a loving father, generating zombies and spread with incredible speed.
Of course, in the list there are also romantic comedies, historical dramas, and even a story about how Walt Disney got the rights to the "Mary Poppins" (the script is called "Saving Mr. Banks").
Samuel L. Jackson will be the slave of Tarantino
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Actor Samuel L. Jackson has officially confirmed his participation in the new Quentin Tarantino project, "Django Unchained". In addition, the film joined Gerald McReyni.
In the center of the action - slave Django (Jamie Foxx), breaking free he is going to find his wife, Hilda, who is subordinate to cruel plantation owner Calvin Candy (Leonardo DiCaprio). Right hand in Candy is the servant Stephen (as previously voiced it will be Jackson) is sufficiently prudent manipulator. The level of his impact on the host is so great that he can personally offend his master. German Dr. King Schultz (star of "Inglorious Bastards" Christoph Waltz), who hates racism and slavery helps Django.
In addition, according to Tarantino tradition, he likes to involve in his paintings Hollywood veterans, whose fame has faded somewhat. So he did with John Travolta, whose career was revived after "Pulp Fiction", Robert Forster in "Jackie Brown" as well as Kurt Russell in "Death Proof". In the "Django" such role will play Kevin Costner. His character - sadistic coach who organizes slaves battles.
Filming will start in the near future in New Orleans. Release of "Django Unchained" will be in 25 December 2012. For Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarantino that will be the fifth collaboration.
Now Jackson is busy in Broadway performance "The Mountaintop", which embodies the image of Martin Luther King. The premiere will be held in mid-October, it will last until mid-January, immediately after which the actor will join the shooting process.
Paul Greengrass is thinking about “Fear Index”
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The director, who made his name on spy thrillers about amnesiac agent James Bourne, a very long time is trying to choose his new project. Since Universal has refused to fund the biopic about Martin Luther King "Memphis", Paul Greengrass went through a lot of projects. Another can be a film adaptation of Robert Harris's new novel, "Fear Index".
Greengrass has been proposed to shoot remake of "Fantastic Voyage", which eventually went to Sean Levy. Interestingly, all the same Shawn Levy can take on the project "Frankenstein" for the studio Fox, who was also originally offered to Paul Greengrass. Director of "The Bourne Ultimatum" was flirting with the biopic about Cleopatra, with the thriller "Race", which took place Ron Howard, as well as the history of the brave captain of the ship "Maersk Alabama". Will Greengrass shoot a drama with Tom Hanks, yet it is not known, but there are rumors that this project will find another director.
The new object of director interest became not yet published novel by Robert Harris "Fear Index." The hero of the book, a brilliant scientist, Alex Hoffman, creates a very lucrative hedge fund, based on the computer, able to predict human mood swings. Hoffman world is turned upside down when a burglar breaks into his house and makes the encounter with one of the most unpleasant human emotions - fear. After some time in the financial markets starts panic and the world begins to change.
The novel will be published in Britain in September, and in the States - in January of next year. Robert Harris personally will write the script. Note, that the novels of the writer have already been filmed several times, including "Enigma" and the recent "Ghost" by Roman Polanski.
Thus, a list of unfilmed movies of Paul Greengrass can be replenished with another project. But we still hope that at least one picture of the above, director will bring to the big screen.
Rob Cohen will show Korean War
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Rob Cohen will show the Korean War through the eyes of a journalist director of the original "Fast and the Furious".
Rob Cohen will start his project in May next year. It's about the conflict between North and South Korea.
"1950" will be the largest project for the Korean film industry. Announced budget belt - $100 million. The film is based on memories of a war correspondent edition «New York Herald Tribune» Marguerite Higgins. A journalist working in London and Paris offices of the newspaper in 1944, then as a military correspondent was assigned to the 7th U.S. Army, which participated in the occupation of Austria. In 1947-1949 he headed the department of «New York Herald Tribune» in Berlin in 1950 - led the Japanese branch of the newspaper, and in June 1950 was at the headquarters of U.S. forces in Korea.
Writers Rachel Long and Brian Pittman will write the history of Higgins travel to the U.S. military through the entire Korean peninsula, which ended with the mass evacuation on the Christmas Eve in December 1950.
About 100 thousand soldiers and civilians as many North Koreans were loaded onto military and commercial vessels and successfully forwarded to South Korea.
Rob Cohen says: "The Korean War is often called the forgotten war. I think it is time to remember it and to show the war through the eyes of journalist Marguerite Higgins. This is our film will be different from other war films. It will be different."
To produce the film will be CJ E & M Pictures from South Korea and the U.S. Grapevine Entertainment.
Darren Aronofsky will shoot “Noah’s Ark”
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When Darren Aronofsky was 13 years old, he won a poetry contest the UN, wrote a poem about the end of the world through the eyes of Noah built the ark. Thus began an obsession with the future director of the Biblical character, which eventually evolved into a comic and now may be the film. Aronofsky looks for funding for a grand project of Noah, and his script ruled John Logan.
In November 2006, the director told that he was working on the epic on a biblical theme. The idea to make a movie about Noah, Darren nurtured since grade 7, after the very victory at poetry contest of the UN.
"The action develops during the end of the world, and Noah's Ark -the most famous ship in the world after "Titanic" - said Aronofsky in September 2008. - In my opinion, it's time to raise this issue, since all that is happening on the planet, leading us to an ecological apocalypse. Noah was the first general counsel of the environment and indeed an interesting character. Hopefully I will succeed. "
Then, three years ago, Aronofsky had already had a script and said that to the project is attributed a famous Hollywood actor. However, none of the studio was interested in films about Noah. The director kept his head and announced the launch of the work of comics on the current scenario.
Graphic novel will be released in November of 2012, and it will look like, you can see right now:
It would not be the first appeal of director to the comic book - a graphic novel published by Vertigo for "Fountain" was released in 2005, before the premiere.
Now, "Noah" is even closer to realization. Screenwriter of "Gladiator," "The Aviator" and "Abraham Lincoln" John Logan overwrites the existing work of Aronofsky. The company New Regency is seriously considering funding, and several Hollywood majors, including Paramount and Fox, can also help with money. Given that the "Black Swan" collected in world hire more than 300 million dollars, the studios have become comfortable with the big-budget projects of Aronofsky. The cost of the new project of director is 130 million. In this case, "Noah" is positioned as a movie rated R, without any likelihood of reducing it to the children's PG-13.
Leonardo DiCaprio will be a villain
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In the spaghetti western "Django Unchained" the role of an evil slave owner Calvin Candy, who is languishing in the possession of the protagonist's wife, will be given to Leonardo DiCaprio. Quentin Tarantino wanted to make another DiCaprio in "Inglorious Bustards", but to work with an actor can only now.
Tarantino has long been trying to get to his movie a star of "Inception". For DiCaprio has been intended the role of Colonel Landa in "Inglorious Bustards", but eventually it was taken by Christoph Waltz. Ironically, now Waltz again got the role, designed by Leo - it is considered that the role of Dr. Schultz in "Django Unchained" was also written for DiCaprio, but the actor refused, Quentin rewrote it, adding dialogue in German.
According to information from different sources, negotiations with DiCaprio had already reached the finish.
The actor will be taken off in Tarantino movie with very high probability, much more than Will Smith, who was tipped for the lead role. Smith's attempts have taken too much time, so now from the camp of Tarantino are heard the names of other candidates. Among them - Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba and Chris Tucker.
Django on a plot of Quentin Tarantino - a slave, which became free and wanted to find his wife-slave. To help him will German mercenary Dr. King Schultz, whom will play Christoph Waltz.
If DiCaprio signs up to the shooting of Quentin Tarantino, it expects almost the same lush and vibrant role as the drum in "Bustards". Kelvin Candy - a charming and charismatic, but brutal slave owner. He holds Hilda - a wife of Django. So the main hero will encounter with Mr. Candy in person. One of the best slaves of Kelvin is Steven, played by Samuel L Jackson. This is a shrewd manipulator, which enjoys immense credit of the owner trust.
Leonardo DiCaprio has recently finished filming in a drama directed by Clint Eastwood "J. Edgar", where he played the first boss of the FBI.
Interview with Keanu Reeves about “47 Ronin”
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Keanu Reeves in a telephone interview with LA Times talked about how he has been working on the set of the epic drama "47 Ronin", which will be released in November 2012.
Saga of 47 Ronin, telling about the historical events of 18th century, is a national legend of the Japanese people. Over time, it has acquired additional details and it was embellished in accordance with the needs of folklore. Director is Carl Rinsh, actors Keanu Reeves, Ken Watanabe, Tadanobu Asano, Carrie-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Ryoko adapted the ancient legend of the battles, duty and love in stereoscopic film with an eye on the audience of the 21st century.
"We just packed up our things. This is our last day in Hungary, Budapest. We filmed here 34 days. Now we proceed to England. What we are shooting, has happened very, very long time ago. Have you heard the story of 47 ronin? This is a story about honor, revenge and incredible love. It is very popular in Japan".
Keanu Reeves plays Kay, the son of English sailor and a Japanese woman. His character was invented and introduced into the picture special for "Hollywood" version of the presentation.
"Japanese children grow up with this story. They hear it from family members who are studying in school, it's a part of their culture. A lot of times on this tradition have been made films and serials. It looks at the history of our westerns. We've made some changes in this parable for our film, but did it very carefully and with great respect".
Reeves says that Kai - "an outcast" in the group, which merged with Oishi, the head of 47 ronin. Ronin hatched a plan for revenge official Cyrus the death of his lord Asano. Kai, in the opinion of the conspirators, unreliable compatriot in their company, and his position will be subjected to further questioning, as he falls in love with Mick, daughter of their fallen master. Brought before the court Ronin, will be tested for durability and fidelity to each other.
In Kae Reeves sees the hero of an outsider who wants to find his own place.
"It is sad, and I admire his compassion that he shows to the feelings of others. There is no anger at how he is treated and by whom he is regarded by others. But deep sadness that I see in my hero - a very interesting feeling with which I want to work. "
Reeves says, that the Japanese created some difficulties: "First, we filmed a scene in Japanese, and only then - in English."
However, despite this, the actor has found team spirit with fellow actors, and imbued with the charm of tradition, which lives in the hearts of the Japanese for centuries. Reeves has been inspired with scenes of battle.
"I've never had to manage two-handed sword, and so it was great to learn basic techniques of working with it. Fighting with a great sword should be very fast, this is its peculiarity, and I struggled to master this skill."