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.
High popularity of Saoirse Ronan
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The star of the thriller "Hannah" Irish Saoirse Ronan has been approved to the major role in adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's "The Host", which has no relation to the "Twilight". Script has written the author of "Truman Show" Andrew Niccol. It is possible that he will be in director's chair.
The work on adapting the novel Meyer Niccol began in March last year. Like the book, which brought its success, "Guest" - a love story, but its action unfolds in the near future. Earth has become a victim of the invasion of alien parasites who call themselves "souls" and absorbing human consciousness. The "soul" of dying Melanie Stryder helps her to find the last survivors who are free from alien invaders.
The writer has been asked what fiction movies she loves most, and it turned out that Ms. Mayer, among others adores "Gattaca" - the directing and screenwriting debut of Andrew Niccol. The director has completed work on the script, but then engaged in staging a fantastic thriller "Now." By the project tried on other directors, but after some time, Niccol has finished shooting his films and is again a prime candidate for the role.
Melanie Stryder, as well as her "soul", will play Saoirse Ronan. It was rumored that the actress once again will work with Peter Jackson - she starred in his "Lovely bones" and may appear in "The Hobbit". Saoirse also awaits for Joe Wright, who shot her in "Atonement" and "Hannah" - the director wants to see her in his "Anna Karenina".
Despite her young age - in April this year she was 17 years old - Miss Ronan is becoming one of the most required actresses. This year should be released a movie "Violet and Daisy", where Saoirse, as in "Hannah" will play the girl-killer.
Aftershock (“Tangshan da dizhen”)
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Plot
In 1976 in Tangshan has been an earthquake. The film tells about the fate of one family devastated from natural disaster.
I could even describe in detail the plot of the picture, but before watching the film, I knew only the first sentence of my synopsis. Only later I’ve learned how ambitious it was, that this earthquake is the third in the number of victims in history, and it has taken up to 242,419 people.
Like other epics, and great films, earthquake in the movie is just the push for the further developments, which will make itself felt for 32 years. The movie story tells about one family: husband, wife, and twins, a boy and a girl of five years. Initially the plot has promised to be stingy on the action and I thought that it would be interesting if, in such an epic movie, the story will tell about more families. But as became clear later, the story of this family needed to be separated.
What surprised me in the movie there are no negative characters, if someone's actions and cause some resentment, they are explained by a simple desire to do everything as best as possible (contrary to this may only guy, whose begging his girlfriend to an abortion and subsequently left her, no doubt, then he's a scoundrel and scum here, but what about the same guy, I really liked the scene when he has been talking with the girl father, then he behaved very correctly).
Those who want to watch the movie itself because of the very scenes of the earthquake will be upset, as creators have tried to show only consequences but not the whole moment of disaster. It only lasts a couple of minutes, probably as much lasted and the real one. To honor of creators they didn’t make an accent on bloody details but shown very realistic scenes of destruction of buildings.
New Cleopatra from Paul Greengrass
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Producer Scott Rudin said that he is close to signing a contract with the director of one of the biggest projects of the last year. "Cleopatra", where the role of the famous queen will play Angelina Jolie, was intended for James Cameron, however, the director's chair will take Paul Greengrass.
The basis of the film is a book "Cleopatra: Life", written by Pulitzer Prize laureate Stacy Schiff.
Recently, Paul Greengrass observed the remake of "Fantastic Voyage", where producer is James Cameron. However, in May last year, the director left the project and became interested in the new version of "Treasure Island". Given that Greengrass has not yet been assigned to any one painting, "Cleopatra" may become his next job.
According to Scott Rudin, the new "Cleopatra" is completely different from its eponymous version with Elizabeth Taylor. "This is a more mature and serious version - says producer. - Cleopatra - not a playful kitten, and politician, strategist and warrior. In Mankiewicz film, Elizabeth Taylor has played the temptress, but the story of Cleopatra's always been written by men. Our story will be the first written by a woman. A lot of directors want to film Cleopatra, but only a few really can do it. "
Sony hopes to run the tape in the production this year and is well aware that the project will have to fork out.
"Cleopatra" by Joseph Mankiewicz in 1963 was one of the most expensive films in Hollywood history. The initial budget of $2 million ballooned to 44 million (equivalent to today's 300 million). Taylor became ill and almost died on the set - it was one of the reasons for appreciation of the painting. Nevertheless, "Cleopatra" was one of the highest-grossing films of its time. At home, tape has collected $ 48 million.
Day news
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1). The Mark Webb project about restart of the comic book "Spider-Man" continues to grow with the actors. To the Andrew Garfield, and Emma Stone, who played Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy, joins the Englishman Rice Evans, which is familiar to the audience for "Notting Hill" and "The boat that rocked". Evans will play the superhero enemy, but the creators did not specify who it was.
Fans put forward their own versions, and are inclined to believe that Evans would fit well into the image of Buzzard. Especially, as you know, John Malkovich has been invited to play this character before director Sam Raimi has left the post, and "Spider-Man" did not intend to restart.
President of Columbia Pictures Matt Tolmach said that the decision to invite Rice Evans matured in the studio after bosses saw his work in the historical drama "Anonymous" by Roland Emmerich.
In the near future, Evans will be on the big screen in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1”. This year the actor appeared in "Greenberg" and "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang”.
2). October 28, 2010 moviegoers worldwide will be able to first get in touch with the virtual universe "Tron" and first to see 20 minutes of the movie "Tron: The Legacy." Selected cinemas will show the world a fascinating excerpt from the film in innovative formats of Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D.
“Tron: The Legacy"- a sequel of the cult picture of 1982. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) - 27-year-old technical genius, the son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) - investigating the mysterious disappearance of his father, falls into the virtual world of ruthless race to the bottom, where his father was there for 25 years. Together with a mysterious companion (Olivia Wilde), father and son are sent to the deadly journey through the astounding cyber universe.
"We are delighted that we have the opportunity to show exclusive 3D-snippets from the movie "Tron: The Legacy" with fully developed special effects. We look forward a wide audience across the globe will travel to the incredible world created by director Joe Kosinski ", - said Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
The history of war, hypocrisy, pride and heroism
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The earth has not cooled enough after the massacre of William the Conqueror, as there appeared a new war, a war which has split Britain like a crystal glass. New TV series "The Pillars of the Earth" will immerse you in the real world of the Middle Ages, in its hypocrisy, pride of the masters and grandeur of the of ordinary people who made history.
Time of action - England, XII century. Heavy, troubled times, brutal manners ... The line between good and evil is so conditional, it is easy to make a wrong step in deciding on the scale of the whole country. The eternal struggle for the throne, the constant wars, the betrayal of the church. Excellent film adaptation of the novel by Ken Follet.
"The Pillars of the Earth" - spectacular and exciting mini-series, filmed by BBC and at the same time put in a big way in Hollywood. Beautiful scenery and costumes, good battle scenes, the palace intrigue, difficult human relationships ... and the history of the Cathedral, which incorporates the faith, hope and aspirations of people and which symbolizes eternity in the face of a mere mortal.
The heroism of some of the characters intertwined with the stupidity and arrogance of others, those who have to answer for his folly and vices of those who paid with his life for his mistakes ... Later, you begin to understand that all these are small fragments of a story titled History...
During the whole store, the characters more deeply penetrate into each other's lives, usually destroying them. King, maverick came to power, and legitimate heir, who has started the war; prior of the monastery, which seeks to build a temple, and an ambitious bishop who wants to get rich; family for many years waiting for title in which the mother nurtures an unhealthy love for his son, and he, in turn, an ordinary villain...with no doubt all heroes are interesting and lively. And in this a great credit of fine actors - Macfeyden, Sutherland and Sewell, and others.
"The Pillars of the earth" - one of the best historical series (and movies) of the last time. However, not much to find fault with history itself - just enjoy.
Everything that is written today, may be erased tomorrow.
“The Tudors” TV series review
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One more biography of one of the most popular British monarchs - Henry VIII, this is about TV series "The Tudors". According to books, portraits and the last movie tapes we remember this solid man, well-fed and mustached, in "Tudors" it is a young and full of life versions of our favorite historical character.
The creators decided the problem almost to Freud: the interpretation of dreams, secret fears and the desire to outdo his father. The whole plot is built around personal relationships of Henry: wives, lovers, friends and children.
For the ruler of all times was very important to leave an heir. And Henry had dreamed about his son. But, Catherine of Aragon, "inherited" from his death brother, could not bear a healthy son, and cooling to his wife, Henry gradually began to blame the "sinful" nature of their marriage and finally disappeared from the chambers of the wife.
The first son is born out of wedlock, which finally grieves our king (and, apparently, to escape, he decides a little war with France). And here appeared - Anne Boleyn. Their eyes meet, sparks fly in all directions. The instinct of the hunter and collector coupled with the oppressive nature against the calculating and cunning seduction - and so we get an explosive mixture that everything starts to go shake. In parallel, of course, trailing conspiracies, intrigue, and other debauchery of that era.
Actors:
Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Henry VIII) in recent years has played all possible kings: from King Philip of France to David Bowie, Elvis Presley and, finally, the King of England. For his career and professional growth it is terribly interesting to watch. Very peculiar temperament, body language and expression with age are just "polished", modified and deepened, into something more curbed, but really angry. His Henry - a furious and tyrannical in its pure form: "Pope can do in Rome what he wants, and I'll do what I want here." Desire to get hold of anything that moves, sweeping away all obstacles. And at the same time, the total helplessness before his own demons and fears.
Maria Doyle Kennedy (Catherine of Aragon) - the embodiment of female grief. An abandoned as unnecessary and is not suitable beloved man, but still try to somehow preserve the remnants of dignity.
Sam Neill (Cardinal Wolsey) - the most mysterious and pure Shakespearean character.
Henry Cavill (Charles Brandon) - handsome.
And Natalie Dormer (Anne Boleyn) is revealed only at the end of the first season, entering into its role. And throughout the display causes the whole gamut of emotions from contempt to the interest.
"Tudors" shows a life, the most vital life with all black and white situations, fears and ambitions, love and suffering, sadness and joy ... And you know, we're not far removed from that life!
Sam Riley will be a Royal spy
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The mysterious death of the poet Christopher "Keith" Marlow has generated a lot of rumors. Some scientists believe that he is hiding behind the works of William Shakespeare. The creators of the film "Dead Man in Deptford" recalled another version and make Marlowe a queen spy. The main role will play Sam Riley, star of the film "Control".
The project will be based on a novel by Anthony Burgess "Deptford". Its adaptation for the film has done Michael Elias, and in the director's chair will be Nick Copus. For the British director, this project will be the second work in the field of a large cinema, because for the most part he worked on television.
Sam Riley will be in a good company. The film also involved James Purefoy, and Ray Winstone. In the story Marlow will become not only a poet and rowdy, but also a spy in the service of Elizabeth I, and his mysterious death at age of 29 will try to give as the murder committed by order of British intelligence.
Christopher Marlowe is considered one of the most distinguished predecessors of Shakespeare. He was born in 1564, studied at Cambridge, where he became a master, and under the protection of the head of the Secret Service, Francis Walsingham. Perhaps familiarity with such an influential man was the reason that Marlowe said goodbye many liberties in the behavior during the study. It's unknown where the future poet was from February to June 1587, but some argue that Christopher Marlowe served on a secret mission in Europe. The aim was to gather detailed information about the activities of the English Catholic underground in France, trying to challenge the Protestant regime of Queen Elizabeth I.
Then, Marlowe moved to London, where he engaged in literary work. On May 30, 1593 the poet has been killed at the tavern of the city Deptford. Murder investigation was carried out carelessly, with the impression that the authorities want as quickly as possible to finesse the issue. According to other rumors, Walsingham staged the death of his ward, to preserve him for future work.
Last Monday at the Toronto Film Festival has been shown a new film with the participation of Sam Riley "Brighton Rock".
Sean Penn and Hemingway
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The history of one of the most famous literary editor will receive film version. Max Perkins worked with Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Wolfe, and now he can be played by one of the best actors of our time, Sean Penn. The director of the film "Genius" will William Polad.
After working as a journalist for the newspaper New York Times, Maxwell Perkins in 1910 was appointed editor in a respectable publishing house Charles Scribner's Sons. Publishing has made a name for publication respectable writers like Henry James, John Galsworthy, and Edith Wharton. But despite the respect for existing customers, Perkins wanted to publish beginner writers.
Unlike the rest of their colleagues, Max Perkins is actively searching for promising young authors. The search failed in 1919, when the editor has signed a contract with Scott Fitzgerald. The work of 22-year-old author did not like the heads of publishing houses, but this did not stop Perkins, who lobbied for his charge to victory. All copies of the novel "The Other Side of Paradise" sold for the first three days of sales.
In 1926, Perkins has published the first novel by Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises". In those days it was a very brave book, for which the editor also had to fight with the leadership of the publishing house.
Hollywood has long been interested in the history of Max Perkins life. Some time ago the movie was going to shoot Lawrence Kezdan, but the project did not experience problems with financing.
Now the project is attributed to Sean Penn and director William Polad, who never took anything from 1990. His first and last film had been on the drama "The old scholars. After that Polad went into producing. Among his film project with Sean Penn's "Fair Game" and "Tree of Life", as well as his directorial opus "Into the Wild".
The basis of the script by John Logan's biography "Max Perkins: Editor of geniuses," written by Scott Berg. The book won National Book Award. The film will focus on the relationship with the young Perkins, Thomas Wolfe. Working with him was a daunting task editor. While many writers have suffered from a creative crisis, Wolfe freely splashed tens of thousands of words on paper. With great difficulty, Perkins managed to persuade the writer to reduce his debut novel, "Look at your house, angel" 90 000 words. The next Wolfe novel was the result of a two-year struggle with Perkins, during which the author wrote more and more.
Participation of Sean Penn has not yet been finally approved. This month, the actor will begin filming in the movie "This Must Be the Place". It will be a thriller about an aging rock musician who is looking for Nazis, who has put to death his father.