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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

American Assassin Offers Chris Hemsworth A $10 Million Payday

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CBS Films is very keen to get Thor star Chris Hemsworth to star in their adaptation American Assassin, as they’ve offered him a whopping $10 million to take the gig, according to Deadline. It isn’t known if the actor plans on accepting the offer at this time.

The action-thriller is based on Vince Flynn’s novel, which is about Mitch Rapp (the role Chris Hemsworth is being eyed for). The story follows his transition from a college athlete to a world-class operative for the CIA, who specialises in hunting terrorists, joining the agency after his girlfriend died in a terrorist attack. The book is actually the 11th in Vince Flynn’s series, although this is a prequel that will serve as Rapp’s origin story.

Last month Bruce Willis started talks to play Rapp’s CIA mentor, but it’s not clear if he’s signed on yet. Jeffrey Nachmanoff is directing from a screenplay by Mike Finch, who took over the writing duties from EdZwick and Marshall Herskovitz.

It isn’t known when production will begin, but there may be some scheduling problems if Chris Hemsworth does sign on. He is currently shooting Thor: The Dark World, and is expected to move right from that to Steven Spielberg’s Robopocalypse. There is also The Avengers 2 looming in the distance.

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Anne Hathaway In Talks To Join Chris Hemsworth In Robopocalypse

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Now Lincoln is nearing release, Spiellberg is starting to gear up development on his next movie, Robopocalypse. A few weeks ago it was revealed he hoped to sign Chris Hemsworth for the movie, now it appears the Aussie actor in definitely onboard, and THR says Anne Hathaway is in talks to play the female lead in the film.

There’s also a Dreamworks press release about the movie, which is mainly about Tom Rothman signing on as a producer. Rothman is the longtime head of 20th Century Fox film (he’s been with the company for 18 years), who resigned from his position a few days ago. Now he’s turning producer, with Robopocalypse one of his first project.

The current plan is for the movie to begin principal photography in early 2013, with a release date alreadys et of April 25th, 2014 day and date worldwide. Exploring the fate of the human race following a robot uprising, Robopocalypse has been adapted for the screen by Drew Goddard (Cloverfield), based on the novel of the same name by Daniel H. Wilson.

Spielberg commented on Rothman coming onbaord, “When someone like Tom is a free agent, you snatch him up fast. He has proven himself to be a necessity of this industry. At Fox he had already been an enthusiastic partner on ‘Robopocalypse,’ and it is to our advantage that he would come produce this film with me. Tom has been a wonderful friend and colleague over the years and DreamWorks is incredibly lucky to have him on board.”

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Avengers Assemble (Blu-ray)

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We all remember the Battle Of New York, when Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow got together to fight off extra-terrestrial terrors coming through a wormhole, due to a plot by Loki. This documentary looks at what led up to that battle.

Well, okay, I’m sure you’re aware this isn’t a documentary, as we’re in a world sadly lacking in superpowered heroes (although the lack of alien terror-mongers is a bit of a plus), but as audiences proved earlier this summer, we do love to escape to a comic book world. Avengers Assemble is only the third film ever to gross more than $1.5 billion (and the first not directed by James Cameron). It’s an astonishing success, particularly as the movie made more than twice as much as any of the movies that led up to it (Iron Man 2 was the biggest previous Marvel produced movie, taking $623 million). [Read more…]

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Getting Villainous In Thor 2

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Another British actor has joined the cast of Thor: The Dark World, as Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje has signed on to play the villain Algrim the Strong and Kurse, according to Variety.

Algrim the Strong was the most powerful of the Dark Elves who is convinced by his leader, Malekith the Accursed (Christopher Eccleston), to battle the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth). After being defeated by Thor and betrayed by Malekith, he is transformed into a much more powerful entity dubbed Kurse. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is best known for playing Mr. Eko on Lost, and has also appeared in Killer Elite, The Thing, and Faster, and will be seen early next year in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

Game of Thrones director Alan Taylor is taking the helm on this superhero sequel, working from a screenplay by Don Payne (Thor). The film will shot in the UK later this year.

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Kat Dennings Back For Thor: The Dark World

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While Kat Denning appeared as Darcy Lewis in Thor, she didn’t have a huge amount to do. However now Deadline says she’ll be back for Thor: The Dark World, with a slightly expanded role this time around.

It isn’t known exactly how Denning will fit into the movie, as there hasn’t been much official word on the plot of the movie. However it’s due to shoot this autumn, with Alan Taylor directing from a script by Robert Rodat, meaning Dennings will have to work around shooting on her sitcom, 2 Broke Girls.

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins,Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Jaimie Alexander, Tadanobu Asano, Stellan Skarsgard and Ray Stevenson will all return for the film, with Christopher Ecclestone recently signing up to play the villain.

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Kristen Stewart Out Of Snow White Sequel, It’ll Concentrate On The Huntsman Instead

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Kristen Stewart isn’t haven’t a good time of it at the moment. After news of her affair with married Snow White And The Hunstman director Rupert Sanders broke, it was clear that at least one of them would have to go from the planned sequel, if only to avoid endless negative press.

Well it appears it’s Kristen who’s gotten the boot, and Universal is now moving forward on a new spin-off that focuses only on Chris Hemsworth’s Huntsman, with Kristen Stewart being left by the wayside.

David Koepp was hired in April to craft the sequel. Sources indicate that the studio is buying him out of his contract, since this newly altered project is vastly different than the one he had been hired to write. One insider believes that Rupert Sanders will return to direct, although that is not set in stone yet.

Universal’s original plan was to feature two movies with both Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth’s characters, before creating a spin-off with just the Huntsman. They are currently seeking a new writer, with hopes to start shooting by next July. (Source: THR)

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Red Dawn Trailer – Take a look at Chris Hemsworth in the upcoming remake

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The remake of Red Dawn has been severely delayed by MGM’s bankruptcy. It was filmed back in 2009, at which time it didn’t have any big stars in it, but the delay may have helped, as Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson are now much bigger names than they were then. It’s finally set for release in Novermber. In the movie, a city in Washington state awakens to the surreal sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky – shockingly, the US has been invaded and their hometown is the initial target. Quickly and without warning, the citizens find themselves prisoners and their town under enemy occupation. Determined to fight back, a group of young patriots seek refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerilla group of fighters. Taking inspiration from their high school mascot, they call themselves the Wolverines, banding together to protect one another, liberate their town from its captors, and take back their freedom. Take a look at the trailer.

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First Official Look At Chris Hemsworth & Daniel Bruhl In Rush

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The first official images from Ron Howard’s Rush have debuted over at the movie’s website, showing off the fast cars and 70s style of this look at the rivalry between F1 drivers James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Nikki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl).

Hunt was a dashing playboy with a wild social life, whose exploits off the track filled more column inches than what he did while racing. Lauda meanwhile was a quieter figure, but still an amazing and driven racer. Their rivalry became legend both on and off the Grand Prix circuit.

We’ll have to wait a while to see the film though, which also stars Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer and Alexandra Maria Lara, as it’s not due for release until September 2013.

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Chris Hemsworth Wanted For Spielberg’s Robopocalypse

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With Lincoln set to reach theatres at the end of the year, Spielberg is starting to think harder about his next movie, Robopocalyse, and according to Deadline, he’s decided that he wants Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, to star.

It appears the director has met with the actor in secret, although it isn’t clear whether Hemsworth has said yes or if it’s merely preliminary talks. What is known is that no official offer has yet been made. The film itself is based on Daniel H. Wilson’s epic novel about the human race’s attempt to survive an apocalyptic robot uprising.

A release date of April 25th, 2014 has already been set for Robopocalyse, so Spielberg is going to have to get casting and ramping up pre-production soon, so there’s time to shoot and complete the massive special effects. The movie is an important one for Spielberg, as Dreamworks is currently backed by Indian company Reliance Entertainment, who are very keen that Steven makes big budget, mass market spectacles, especially after Dreamworks’ recent movies have had variable success at the box office.

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Have The Villains Of Thor 2 Been Revealed?

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Last weekend, Marvel released a lot of news about their upcoming movies, but while they announced the sequel to Thor would be callled Thor: The Dark World, they didn’t have much to say about the plot. However now it appears we know who the villains are for the film, which begins shooting this August.

The movie is said to have to have a stronger Norse influence, and will have a very ‘Viking’ centric vibe. Mads Mikkelsen was originally set to play the villain, but recently dropped out. While we don’t know who is replacing him just yet, we now have an idea about whom he was set to play. In an interview with I Review Too that dates back to early June (dug up by Comic Book Movie), stuntman James Grogan let it slip that Thor will be going up against the Dark Elves of Svartlalfheim in the movie. Which makes sense, considering the new title revealed during Comic-Con 2012.

Here is what Grogan had to say, “The other day for example, this is quite random but I was working on Thor: The Dark World. I had a load of stunt guys in and the director came in and he said ‘Look, we want you all to be elves,’ and I was like ‘What the hell is an elf anyway?’ and he said ‘I want you all to walk around like these supernatural animals,’ honestly it was the most ridiculous thing ever but you just have to not be self aware and get on with it.”

This has led to speculation that Mads Mikkelsen was cast to play Malekith The Accursed, ruler of the Dark Elves, and a not very friendly guy. This blue, pointed-eared villain has super human strength and speed, along with the ability to teleport and project energy. Malekith’s biggest storyline in the comics finds him teaming up with Loki to retrieve the Casket of Ancient Winters, which allows its user to control the icy weather conditions on Niflheim. It also makes its user younger.

Of course, this plotline has not yet been confirmed by the studio. Thor: The Dark World comes to theaters November 8th, 2013.

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