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Allegiant (Blu-ray Review)

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Poor old Divergent. Things started off well at the box office with the first movie, which helped Lionsgate decide they should expand their plans and turn the three books into four films. However, the second movie was slightly muted at the box office, and this one didn’t do well at all.

In Allegiant, Tris (Shailene Woodley) has opened the box, which suggests the city and its factions are part of an experiment, and that despite what they’ve been told, there is more to the world outside Chicago’s walls. Once out (despite many trying to stop them), Tris, Four (Theo James), her brother (Ansel Elgort) and Peter (Miles Teller), meet David (Jeff Daniels), the director of the experiment. He says they have been using Chicago and the factions to eventually find somebody genetically pure – the other people are defective – and that Tris may be that person. [Read more…]

The Divergent Series: Allegiant Trailer – Shailene Woodley takes on dystopia again

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Allegiant-Character-Poster-slideDivergent returns early next year with Allegiant, which has now debuted its first full trailer, which you can watch below, along with taking a look at a couple of character posters.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The third installment of the blockbuster Divergent series franchise, ALLEGIANT takes Tris [Shailene Woodley] and Four [Theo James] into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before.

‘After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.’

It’ll be in UK cinemas on March 10th, 2016.

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The Divergent Series: Allegiant Trailer – Shailene Woodley returns in the dystopian franchise

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alligiant-teaser-poster-slideWhile Insurgent wasn’t as successful as its predecessor, Divergent, that hasn’t stopped plans to split the final book in the trilogy, Allegiant, in two films, which will now become The Divergent Series: Allegiant and The Divergent Series: Ascendant.

The makers will be hoping they find the box office success that slightly eluded this year’s Insurgent.

Allegiant in due in cinemas March 18 2016, and to help prepare us, the first teaser trailer has arrived.

The very brief official synopsis reads: ‘The next chapter in The Divergent Series sees Tris and Four venture over the wall to discover what remains of the rest of the world.’

Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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Insurgent (DVD Review)

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Divergent arrived last year with a lot of fanfare and the hope on the part of its studio that it would become the new Hunger Games. While it did fairly good business at the box office, it didn’t exactly leave much of an impression. Now its sequel, Insurgent, arrives, which like its predecessor mainly leaves the viewers with the impression that, ‘Well, that happened’.

Following the events of the first film, Tris (Shailene Woodley) and many others are on the run. Meanwhile Jeanine moves on with her plan to take control of all the factions. Although she continues to see the divergents – those with multiple personality traits – as dangerous, she also knows she needs them, as it is only divergents who can open a box left behind by the city founders, which she believes will help her cement her power and end the divergent issue completely. [Read more…]

The Divergent Series: Insurgent UK Trailer – Shailene Woodley and Theo James are on the run

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Insurgent-Teaser-poster2The UK trailer The Divergent Series: Insurgent is here and you can watch it below.

Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine (Kate Winslet), the leader of the power-hungry Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris’s family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris, with Four at her side, faces one impossible challenge after another as they unlock the truth about the past and ultimately the future of their world.

The Divergent Series: Insurgent will be in cinemas March 20th, 2015. [Read more…]

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The Divergent Series: Insurgent Trailer – Shailene Woodley is back in the divided young adult world

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divergent-series-insurgent-poster1Divergent didn’t get a great reaction from critics, but audiences disagreed, as it grossed almost $300 worldwide and proved that Lionsgate was right to put three sequels into development before the first movie opened.

Now we have the first teaser for the clumsily named The Divergent Series: Insurgent.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The Divergent Series: Insurgent raises the stakes for Tris as she searches for allies and answers in the ruins of a futuristic Chicago. Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine (Kate Winslet), the leader of the power-hungry Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris’s family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris, with Four at her side, faces one impossible challenge after another as they unlock the truth about the past and ultimately the future of their world.’

Robert Schwentke (Red) directs the movie, which is due out next March. [Read more…]

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Divergent’s Theo James Set To Lead New Underworld Film

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Theo-JamesTheo James’ star has certainly risen since he appeared as David in 2012’s Underworld: Awakening, thanks to Divergent. However THR reports he’s going back into the world of vampires and werewolves as he’s playing a central role in the fifth Underworld movie.

Although previous reports have suggested this movie will be a reboot, it’s not completely starting over and will instead be an expansion of the current universe, but mostly revolving around new characters. There’s no info on the exact plot, although James’ David will be at the centre of the movie alongside two new female characters.

Reading between the lines of the THR report though, it’s not clear whether James is really keen to return or not, as when he signed for Underworld: Awakening as a newbie young actor, the contract included a sequel option which the producers of the movie are now using. So he’s coming back because of that (although perhaps he’s happy to star, as it would give him one of his first genuine lead roles).

Cory Goodman is writing the script, although no director is attached as yet. It will shoot next spring.

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Naomi Watts Joins Divergent Sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant

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Naomi-WattsNaomi Watts hasn’t made many big mainstream movies since 2005’s King Kong, and when she has – such as the thriller Dream House – they haven’t done that well. It’s a smart move they to join the Divergent sequels, which are almost guaranteed to be a success when they’re released.

According to THR she’ll appear in Insurgent, Allegiant: Part 1 and Allegiant: Part 2 as Factionless leader Evelyn. Insurgent began production in Atlanta last week, so she’ll be stepping into the role very soon.

Insurgent will apparently shoot until Septmenber, as which point Watts will move on to Sea of Trees, where she’ll co-star with Matthew McConaughey and Ken Watanabe.

Shailene Woodley and Theo James are both back for Insurgent as Tris and Four. Their character are now on the run from the power-hungry Jeanine (Kate Winslet), attempting to unlock the mysteries of the past that could alter the future of their universe.

Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer and Octavia Spencer also star. Robert Schwentke is directing from a screenplay by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman.

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Jonny Weston Joins Divergent Sequel Insurgent

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jonny-westonChasing Mavericks wasn’t the big breakout Jonny Weston might have hoped it would be, but now he’s getting another shot, as he and Suki Waterhouse have joined the cast of Divergent sequel Insurgent, according to Variety. They join shortly after the movie has started shooting.

It isn’t know who Weston will play, but Waterhouse will be Marlene, a member of the Dauntless faction.

The join the returning stars Shailene Woodley (Tris), Theo James (Four), Kate Winslet (Jeanine), Miles Teller (Peter), Ansel Elgort (Caleb), Maggie Q (Tori), Ben Lamb (Edward), Ray Stevenson (Marcus), Mekhi Phifer (Max) and Zoë Kravitz (Christina). Octavia Spencer has also joined the movie as Johanna.

In Insurgent Tris and Four are on the run from Jeanine, the leader of the power-hungry Erudite faction, as they learn the truth about the past which could alter the future.

Robert Schwentke is directing the sequel from a script by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman, based on Veronica Roth’s novel. it’s due for released on March 20th, 2015.

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New Divergent Trailer and Poster – Shailene Woodley & Theo James bid for young adult adaptation success

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Young adult adaptations have been very popular in Hollywood since the success of Twilight, but with the exception of Hunger Games, they’ve nearly all failed. One that many have high hopes for however is Divergent, which seems to be trying to suggest it’ll be a slightly different kind of film, with this new trailer.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Divergent is a thrilling action-adventure set in a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late.’ The likes of Theo James, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, and Jai Courtney also star.

Divergent arrives in US cinemas March 21st and UK cinemas April 4 2014.

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