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

Justin Kurzel To Direct Michael Fassbender In Assassin’s Creed

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justin-kurzelIt’s getting on for two years since Michael Fassbender signed up to star in a movie version of the hit videogame Assassin’s Creed. The movie has slowly been moving forward, with Daniel Epinosa expressing interest in directing and various writers coming and going.

However now Espinosa has gone as Variety reports that Justin Kurzel is in talks to helm the film. If he does come onboard it will reunite the Snowtown helmer with his Macbeth star, Fassbender.

A few weeks after Bill Collage and Adam Cooper (Exodus: Gods and Kings) came aboard to rewrite the script, based on the game about a bartender who learns that his ancestors were trained assassins. He is kidnapped by a group tied to the secret society Knights Templar and forced to travel through time, collecting various historical artifacts to be used for a higher purpose.

The hope is to go into production as soon as possible, meaning it’s likely Kurzel’s deal will be finalized very soon.

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Jude Law Will Replace Michael Fassbender In Genius

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jude-lawBack in late 2012 it was announced that Colin Firth and Michael Fassbender were set to star in Genius. The film is still in development, but Fassbender is no longer involved, with Deadline reporting Jude Law has taken over his role.

The film is based on A. Scott Berg’s book, Max Perkins: Editor of Genius, which concentrated on the life-changing friendship between iconic author Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law) and his longtime editor, Max Perkins.

Perkins is a bit of a legend in publishing, having helped discover authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway.

Nicole Kidman is also attached, although it’s not clear who she’ll be playing.

Michael Grandage (The Madness of King George) is directing from a screenplay by John Logan (Skyfall). Filming she to kick off this autumn in the U.K.

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First Look At Michael Fassbender & Marion Cotillard In Macbeth

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macbeth-2014-pic1Shakespeare is getting an outing this year with Macbeth, and now we’ve got our first look with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard looking suitably Dark Ages, as this take retains the original story’s 11th Century setting.

Michael Fassbender is the title character, a Scottish Lord who will do anything to become king, with Marion Cotillard portraying his wife, Lady Macbeth.

However there are some new ideas, as Fassbender told the Daily Mail, his character is “Suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. It makes total sense, when you think about it. Justin set the seed of the idea in my head. This trauma is something we know about. In World War I they called it battle fatigue, and it was probably more horrific in Macbeth’s days, when they were killing with their bare hands, and driving a blade through bodies. He’s having these hallucinations, and he needs to return to the violence to find some sort of clarity, or peace.”

He adds, “He’d been away fighting and when he returns, we see it’s a relationship that’s broken down. They lost a child, and there wasn’t time for them to grieve because he’s been away campaigning. Lady M is desperate for that reconnection, and briefly they do. And, of course, the doorway has been opened to darkness and to violence.”

The actor also revealed that the cast use Scottish accents, except for Marion Cotillard, saying “We felt it would be unreasonable for her to put on a Scottish accent. It would not be unreasonable to presume that her character spent time in the French court.”

The film should be in cinemas late this year or early next.

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Final X-Men: Days Of Future Past Trailer Arrives – All the Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy & Michael Fassbender you can handle

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Barely a day goes by without something new from the world of X-Men: Days Of Future Past, which perhaps isn’t surprising considering Fox has spent more on the film than any other except Avatar. It’s also true that when you look at the grosses of X-Men movie, they’re successful but not hits on a par with many other superhero movies.

However now they’ve released the final main trailer, which throws everything at the wall to show that this going to be one enormous action-packed movies with more mutant shenanigans than most films could handle.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from “X-Men: First Class,” in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.’

The movie hits cinemas next month. [Read more…]

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Prometheus 2 Set For 2016 Release, With Michael Green Scripting

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prometheus-review-slideEver since the release of Prometheus there’s been talk of a sequel, but actually getting it made has always seemed quite far off. However now Fox must feel things are moving in the right direction as several sources are saying is the Ridley Scott title that was given a March 4th, 2016 release date last week.

That info comes at the same time TheWrap reports that screenwriter Michael Green (Green Lantern) has signed up to rewrite the script for Prometheus 2. Green is taking over from Jack Paglen (Transcendence), who’s been working on the project since last June.

Prometheus 2 is said have a more terrifying and less enigmatic tone than 2012’s Prometheus. It’s also believed it will include multiple versions of the android David, played by Michael Fassbender.

While no cast members have officially signed on, it’s believed both Fassbender and Noomi Rapace will return.

Green’s hiring suggests Ridley Scott thinks he’s been doing good work on the Untitled Blade Runner Project that’s in development – although Prometheus 2 will com first, as it’s believed it will shoot this autumn, once Scott has complete Exodus.

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X-Men: Days of Future Past Trailer – Can one film handle this many famous mutants?

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X-Men: Days of Future Past always looked like it was gonna be a big movie, but it’s not until this trailer that we’ve been able to see just how massive it is. The idea of the two X-Men casts coming together is exciting enough, but that’s only one part of this trailer, which really piled on some enormous effects-filled set-pieces.

Now we can’t wait until the movie’s May release.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from “X-Men: First Class,” in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.’

Take a look at the trailer where the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ellen Page, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage and Halle Berry are only the beginning of the new and old faces we’ll get to see.

Oh, and enjoy the new poster below. [Read more…]

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Frank Trailer – Michael Fassbender hides inside a giant papier mache head

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I bet not that many people thought they’d see Michael Fassbender in a film where he spends most of his time wearing a giant papier mache head, but that’s exactly what he does in Frank. The film see Fassbender as Chris Sievey’s creation, Frank Sidebottom.

Sidebottom is a strange figure, who isn’t that well known to the old or the young, but to a certain generation of Brits (and Irishmen, as Fassbender) who were young in the mid-80s through the early 90s, he something of an unexpected icon. With his unique voice, giant spherical head, musical stylings and endless idiosyncracies he became beloved by many. And now he’s got a movie.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Acclaimed Irish director Lenny Abrahamson follows up his award-winning films Adam & Paul, Garage and What Richard Did with an offbeat comedy about a young wannabe musician, Jon (Domhnall Gleeson), who finds himself out of his depth when he joins an avant-garde pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank (Michael Fassbender), a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head, and his terrifying bandmate Clara (Maggie Gyllenhaal).

‘Written by Jon Ronson (The Men Who Stare At Goats) and Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Men Who Stare At Goats), FRANK is based on the memoir by Jon Ronson. It is a fictional story loosely inspired by Frank Sidebottom, the persona of cult musician and comedy legend Chris Sievey, as well as other outsider musicians like Daniel Johnston and Captain Beefheart.’

Frank is out in the UK in May.

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X-Men: Days Of Future Past Character Pics – Evan Peters, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy & Loads More

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It’s been reported that X-Men: Days Of Future Past in Fox’s second most expensive movie ever, after Avatar, so they’ve got a lot riding on this foray into mutant territory. The movie brings together the cast of the original trilogy and First Class, along with some new face.

Now we can take a look at them in a set of character pics, including Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ellen Page, Evan Peters, Daniel Cudmore Nicholas Hoult, Anna Paquin, Peter Dinklage, Halle Berry and more

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from “X-Men: First Class,” in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.’

It’ll be in cinemas May 2014.

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Daniel Espinosa Eyed To Direct Michael Fassbender In Assassin’s Creed

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daniel-espinosaIt’s been a while since we’ve heard much about the planned movie version of the hit videogame franchise Assassin’s Creed. The last news was that Frank Marshall was producing with Michael Fassbender attached to star. Now they may have found a director, as Twitch suggests 20th Century Fox is eyeing Daniel Espinosa to direct.

No deal has been signed, but talks are ongoing between the director and the studio. Espiona is best known in the states for Safe House and his international hit Easy Money (also known as Snabba Cash).

Assassin’s Creed follows a bartender who learns he comes from a long line of assassins. He is forced by a corporation to hunt down precious artifacts, while using a device that gives him all the skills and memories of his ancestors.

Assassin’s Creed is currently scheduled for a 2015 release, with the studio hoping to start shooting fairly soon.

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Michael Fassbender Says He Finds Opposition To Gay Marriage ‘Bizarre’

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Many actors have stepped forward to support equal marriage, and now Michael Fassbender has confirmed his support for allowing gay people to get wed. Talking to GayStarNews during an awards chat, he said of gay marriage, ‘I totally favor it… People are happy and want to get married, why not? I don’t understand where the resistance would be to be honest. It seems bizarre to me – ludicrous.’

He adds that the battle over same sex marriage, ‘I’ve always thought it was a bit crazy that it wasn’t allowed. It’s so weird, bizarre.’

The actor was also asked about whether he would be happy to play a gay character, to which he commented, ‘If the right story comes, if it’s a good story, I always do it. It doesn’t really matter if the character is gay.’

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