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

Guardians Of The Galaxy Gets Zoe Saldana As Gamora

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Zoe-SalandaPhase Two of Marvel’s cinematic universe is moving forward fast, with the latest news being that Zoe Saldana is in talks to play the female lead Gamora in ensemble adventure Guardians of the Galaxy, according to THR.

Gamora made her first appearance in the Marvel comic books back in 1975. She is a green-skinned assassin who is the last of a race that was wiped out by the Baldoon. She is also the adopted daughter of the villain Thanos, who made his presence known during the end credit scene of Marvel’s The Avengers.
Gamora’s powers include super-human strength, agility, and healing abilities.

If her deal is finalised, she’ll join Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista in the movie. James Gunn is directing the film which will star shooting in the UK in June – just after Saldana has completed doing the publicity rounds for Star Trek Into Darkness.

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WWE’s Dave Bautista To Play Drax The Destroyer In Guardians of the Galaxy

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dave-bautistaIt seems WWE fights really wants to follow in Dwayne Johnson’s footsteps by making it big in Hollywood. Last year he appeared in Scorpion King 3 and starred in RZA’s fight flick The Man With The Iron Fists, while this year he’ll be seen in Riddick.

Now he’s been confirmed for his biggest role yet, playing Drax the Destroyer in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, according to THR. Jason Momoa was previously in talks to take on the part, although he lost out by hoping for a better deal from the studio (seemingly not realising that Marvel doesn’t do better deals, as people are so keen to be part of the Marvel world that it doesn’t need to). Isaiah Mustafa and Brian Patrick were also in contention for the role.

So far Chris Pratt is the only other confirmed cast member member for the film. He’ll play Peter Quill, aka Star Lord. Bautista’s Drax the Destroyer was born as a human called Arthur Phillips. After he was murdered by Thanos, he was given a powerful new body and spirit by Kronos. The green warrior was resurrected with the sole purpose of killing by being that killed him. His powers include super-human strength and the ability to emit energy blasts.

James Gunn is set to direct, with the movie shooting in Britain later this year.

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Jason Momoa On For Drax The Destroyer In Guardians Of The Galaxy?

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jason-momoaA couple of weeks ago Parks And Recreation star Chris Pratt signed up to play the lead role of Peter Quill in Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy. Now we may have news of who’s going to play another of the major roles, as Latino Review reports Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones, Conan the Barbarian) is in talks to play Drax the Destroyer.

With pre-production already underway in London, Jason Momoa reportedly flew to the UK last Wednesday to screen test for the role, with Marvel offering him the part shortly thereafter. The actor beat out others such as Isaiah Mustafa, Dave Bautista, and Brian Patrick for the part.

Drax the Destroyer was born as the human Arthur Douglas, however his family was attacked and murdered by the villainous Thanos. Arthur’s spirit was then placed into a powerful new body by Kronos, which resulted in Drax the Destroyer’s creation. His powers include incredible strength and the ability to emit energy blasts from his hands.

James Gunn is directing the film from his own screenplay.

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Chris Pratt Takes Guardians Of The Galaxy Lead

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chris-prattFor the last few months there’s been a huge amount of speculation over who will play Peter Quill, aka Star Lord, in Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy. The likes of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jim Sturgess, Zachary Levi and various others have been in the running, but now Deadline reports that the role has gone to Chris Pratt.

Pratt is perhaps best known for the US comedy series Park And Recreation, but he’s also appeared in the TV series like Everwood and The OC. On film he’s popped up in Wanted, Jennifer’s Body, Moneyball and What’s Your Number, although it’s perhaps his recent role in Zero Dark Thirty that convinced Marvel he could take on an action lead. Pratt’s casting also perhaps suggests there’ll be more humour in this film than other recent superhero movie.

Peter Quill is a NASA astronaut who learns that he was born to a human mother and alien father. He ends up journeying into the depths of space, where he became embroiled in an intergalactic conflict. He’s eventually transformed into Star Lord, who leads the Guardians of the Galaxy in their quest for justice across the galaxy.

James Gunn is directing the film from his own screenplay, adapted from the Marvel comic book series. Other characters such as Drax the Destroyer, Groot, Rocket Racoon and Gamora have yet to be cast.

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Jim Carrey & Adam Sandler Sought For Guardians of the Galaxy

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jim-carreyWhile we’ve heard about numerous candidates for the lead role of Peter Quill in Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy, now Latino Review suggests the comic book company is looking at comedians Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler for roles in the movie. It isn’t clear what parts they are being eyed for, although it’s been suggested they may be being sought to voice CG characters such as Rocket Raccoon and Groot.

Actors Wes Bentley, Cam Gigandet, and Chris Lowell have also recently tested for the Peter Quill (a.k.a. Star-Lord) role in this superhero adventure. Last month, we reported that Jim Sturgess and Zachary Levi were the finalists for the Star-Lord lead role. Since then, though, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Michael Rosenbaum have also tested for the part, there’s bee no news on whether any of them have actually scored the part.

James Gunn is directing from his own screenplay. Shooting will begin this summer at London’s Shepperton Studios.

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John Krasinski, Michael Rosenbaum & More Up For Guardians Of The Galaxy

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isaiah-mustafaOver the past few weeks, various names have come up in connection with the role of Star Lord (aka Peter Quill) in Guardians Of The Galaxy. Now a couple more actors are said to be in contention with Michael Rosenbaum and John Krasinki up for the part, joining Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zachary Levi and Jim Sturgess on the frontrunners list.

Now it appears they’re also looking for another member of the Guardians team, as Comic Book Movie reports that Isaiah Mustafa (best known for his Old Spice ads), Dave Bautista (a WWE wrestler), and Brian Patrick Wade (Generation Kill) are contenders to play the evil Drax The Destroyer.

In the comic books, Drax began life as a normal human called Arthur Douglas, whose entire family is killed by Thanos. Super-being Kronos then tranfers Arthur’s soul into a new body so he can take on Thanos. That arc is likely to be slightly changed for the film.

Comic Book Movie is also behind the news about John Krasinki. Marvel is said to be looking at him for Peter Gunn, although it’s not clear if he’s actually going to test for the role. Smallville actor Michael Rosenbaum himself tweeted that he’s up for the movie, saying ‘Read for my pal @jamesgunn GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY for PETER QUILL. What a treat! Thanks Jimmy. @marvel’.

Peter Quill is a NASA astronaut who learns that his true father is actually an alien, which leads him on a journey into outer space. With a sentient space ship, he becomes the Star-Lord, an intergalactic cop who serves as the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

James Gunn is directing from his own screenplay, a release date of August 1st, 2014 is already set.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Also Up For Guardians of the Galaxy Lead

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Dark Knight RisesJust before Christmas we reported that Jim Sturgess and Chuck star Zachary Levi were the frontrunners for the the lead role in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and now there’s another name to add to the list, according to Deadline, as Joseph Gordon-Levitt is also in the mix for the role of Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord.

It may seem a bit soon for Gordon-Levitt to jump from DC’s The Dark Knight Rises to a Marvel property, but Joseph is a comic book lover, and while some have suggested he could follow up his Dark Knight role to become Batman in Justice League, there’s been little indication either he or DC is actually planning to do that.

Peter Quill is a NASA astronaut who learns that his true father is actually an alien, which leads him on a journey into outer space. With a sentient space ship, he becomes the Star-Lord, an intergalactic cop who serves as the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

James Gunn is directing from his own screenplay, a release date of August 1st, 2014 is already set.

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Zachary Levi & Jim Sturgess Vie For Guardians of the Galaxy Lead

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zachary-leviLast month, it was revealed that Marvel and director James Gunn had started testing actors for Guardian Of The Galaxy, with Joel Edgerton, Jim Sturgess, Jack Huston, Lee Pace, and Eddie Redmayne signing deals to try out for the role of Peter Quill.

Now Variety reports that only one of those actors, Jim Sturgess, is still in the running, with Chuck star Zachary Levi emerging as another top contender.

Zachary Levi’s inclusion is pretty unexpected as he took over the role of Fandral in Thor: The Dark World after Joshua Dallas was forced to bow out because of his commitment to the ABC series Once Upon a Time. If he takes the lead in Guardians Of The Galaxy, it would suggest this film won’t be part of the Marvel universe continuity the company has been building up (although they may think Fandral is a tangential enough character that it won’t matter if Levi is in Thor and then moves to Guardians).

The characters of Peter Quill was born as the son of a human mother and an alien father, who becomes an astronaut for NASA. After learning who his father was, he goes off into space where he transforms himself into the Star-Lord, an interplanetary policeman who serves as the Guardians of the Galaxy’s leader.

It isn’t known when filming on the movie will begin.

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Joel Edgerton, Jim Sturgess & More Testing For Guardians of the Galaxy

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While most of Marvel’s Phase 2 plans involve continuing the franchises they’ve already started – Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Avengers – they’re also taking a gamble on another superhero team, Guardian Of The Galaxy.

Now they’re starting to put the cast together, with Deadline reporting that Joel Edgerton, Jim Sturgess, Jack Huston, Lee Pace, and Eddie Redmayne have signed deals to audition for the role of Guardians leader Peter Quill.

James Marsden, Garrett Hedlund, and Sullivan Stapleton have also reportedly shown interest in the role, although it is not known if they are planning to audition. It’s an interestingly diverse bunch of actors, none of whom are household names but represent very different physical types and range in age from early 20s to late 30s.

Peter Quill is a former NASA astronaut who eventually comes to learn that his father is an alien, which leads him into outer space. Armed with a sentient ship and a suit that enhances his strength, Quill eventually transforms into the Star-Lord.

James Gunn is due to direct the movie, which already has a release date set of August 1st, 2014. When it was first announced, it looked like the movie would be CGI, but it now appears it will indeed by live action. There’s no news either on whether this will be tied into the other Marvel movies or stand alone (as Thor 2 takes the God to more realms, it could give an opportunity for an early crossover, but that hasn’t been confirmed).

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James Gunn Confirmed For Guardians Of The Galaxy

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A few weeks ago info emerged that Marvel wanted Slither and Super helmer James Gunn to direct their planned sci-fi superhero movie, Guardians Of The Galaxy. A few days ago Joss Whedon seemed to confirm the news, talking about Gunn’s take on the film, but it’s only now the director himself has stepped forward and said he’s doing it.

On his Facebook page Gunn says, “As a lifelong lover of Marvel comics, space epics, AND raccoons, this is the movie I’ve been waiting to make since I was nine years old. Kevin, Joss, and all the folks at Marvel have been amazing collaborators so far, and we’re committed to bringing you something majestic, beautiful, and unique. I am incredibly excited. I am also incredibly grateful to the fans and the press for all their words of encouragement and support regarding my involvement with this project since the news first leaked. Thanks – you have, honestly, touched and overwhelmed me. And that’s it for now. Other than the occasional photos of my dog and cat here on Facebook, I’ll talk to you again in August 2014 when Guardians is released!”

The big-budget ensemble brings together characters such as Rocket Raccoon and Drax the Destroyer, although it’s still not 100% clear whether it’ll be animated or a live action mix.

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