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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

Now You See Me 2 (Blu-ray Review)

November 6, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, Woody Harrelson, Daniel Radcliffe
Director: Jon M. Chu
Running Time: 129 mins
Certificate: 12
Release Date: November 7th 2016 (UK)

2013’s Now You See Me proved a far bigger hit than most people expected, which has ensured we’ve now got a follow-up. After their Robin Hood exploits in the first movie, illusionists The Horsemen have been in hiding, waiting for ‘The Eye’ to tell them what they should do next. They also have a new member, with Lizzy Caplan’s Lula joining Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Jack (Dave Franco) and Merritt (Woody Harrelson), along with their leader, FBI Agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo).

They get an assignment to take down someone who’s destroying personal privacy, but their comeback goes wrong when they’re hacked, kidnapped and taken to Macau, China. There they meet Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe), who tells them that it was largely his money they stole in the first movie, and that they now have to do his bidding if they want to live. [Read more…]

Jon M. Chu May Direct Adaptation Of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Musical In the Heights

June 11, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Jon-M-ChuWith Hamilton breaking records and become a breakout cultural phenomenon on the Broadway stage, it’s helped breath life back in plans to make a film based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s earlier Tony-winning hit musical, In The Heights. Those plans are now gathering pace, with TheWrap reporting that Now You See Me 2 and G.I. Joe: Retaliation‘s Jon M. Chu is in talks to direct.

While those movies may not sound like good training for a musical, Chu’s background is actually in choreography. He’s also directed two of the Step Up movies, as well as the Justin Bieber documentary/concert movies Believe and Never Say Never, as well as the recent Jem And The Holograms film.

Miranda is leaving the cast of Hamilton soon, partly so he can help ensure the In The Heights Film is done correctly. On stage, he originated the lead role of In The Heights’ bodega owner Usvani, with the musical following the Dominican-American community in New York’s Washington Heights. It’s not expected that Miranda will play Usvani in the film (as it’s been reported he feels he’s now too old for the role), but he may well play another part.

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ACTORS: Lin-Manuel Miranda  DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: In The Heights  

Jem and the Holograms Trailer – The adaptation of the 80s cartoon rocks in

May 13, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

jem-and-the-holograms-posterMost people in the UK won’t know what Jem And The Holograms is, but Universal is hoping to change that before it’s pre-Christmas release, and to start off we’re getting a trailer. It’s better known in the US, where the 80s carton and toys still has a great cult following.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. In Universal Pictures’ Jem and the Holograms, four aspiring musicians will take the world by storm when they see that the key to creating your own destiny lies in finding your own voice.

‘Directed by Jon M. Chu (Step Up series, G.I. Joe: Retaliation), the musical adventure stars Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis. Jem and the Holograms, based on the iconic Hasbro animated TV series, is written by Ryan Landels and produced by Chu, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun for SB Projects, Bennett Schneir, and Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis of Hasbro Studios.’ [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Audrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Jayley Kyoko, Aurora Perrineau, Ryan Guzman  DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: Jem And The Holograms  

New Pics From The Jem And The Holograms Movie Arrive

May 11, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

jem-and-the-holograms-pic10For those of us outside the US, a Jem And The Holograms movie seems an odd idea, as the cartoon and toy line never had the impact in many countries that it did in the US. However with those who grew up with the 80s show now in positions of power in Hollywood, a movie is on the way, and USA Today has debuted a set of pics from Jon M. Chu’s movie.

The movie is about an orphaned teenage girl who becomes an online recording sensation under her secret identity, Jem. She and her sisters embark on a music-driven scavenger hunt – one that sends them on an adventure across Los Angeles in an attempt to unlock a final message left by her father.

Aubrey Peeples will be Jem, Stefanie Scott will be her little sister Kimber, while Hayley Kiyoko and Aurora Perrineau with be band members Aja and Shane. And as the pics above show, there’s also added hotness in the form of Ryan Guzman.

It certainly looks big, rock-driven and more than a little camp, at least from these photos anyway. The film is out this autumn. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Audrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Jayley Kyoko, Aurora Perrineau, Ryan Guzman  DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: Jem And The Holograms  

GI Joe: Retaliation’s Jon M. Chu May Helm Now You See Me 2

June 13, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Jon-M-ChuFew people had high hope for Now You See Me before its release, but after it grossed $350 million around the world, it’s little surprise Lionsgate started developing a sequel. Initially director Louis Leterrier was due to return for the follow-up, but now it appears he’s left the movie behind.

However Variety reports that they’re closing in on a replacement, with GI Joe: Retaliation helmer Jon M. Chu emerging as the front runner.

It’s not known why Leterrier left, but with Lionsgate hoping to shoot Now You See Me 2 this October, it’s likely there’s a scheduling conflict with Grimsby, the Sasha Baron Cohen vehicle Leterrier is she to film this summer.

Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Mark Ruffalo are all expected to return, although its not known what the plot will be. However it will undoubtedly follow the further exploits of The Four Horsemen, magicians who in the first film uses their skills to pull off elaborate bank heists during their performances.

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DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: Now You See Me 2  

Juliette Lewis & Molly Ringwald Join Jem and the Holograms

May 20, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Juliette-LewisThe Jem and the Holograms adaptation is fast coming together with two new actresses signing up for the movie – Juliette Lewis and Molly Ringwald. They’ve come on late as the Universal and Hasbro movie is already shooting in LA. under the direction of Jon M. Chu.

Aubrey Peeples is playing Jerrica, a young orphan who becomes a rock star named Jem, with the help of some high-tech earrings and her best friends (Stefanie Scott (Kimber), Aurora Perrineau (Shana) and Hayley Kiyoko (Aja)). Ryan Guzman is set to be Rio, the Holograms’ manager and Jem’s love interest.

It’s not clear who Juliette Lewis or Molly Ringwald will play, although there’s some speculation they’ll be members of the evil Riot Girl band, which is led by Phyllis “Pizzazz” Gabor, a spoiled child living off her dad’s money and trying to upstage Jem every chance she gets.

It would be particularly fitting for Lewis, as she fronted her own band Juliette and the Licks until 2009, before going solo.

The film’s due out next year.

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ACTORS: Juliette Lewis, Molly Ringwald  DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: Jem And The Holograms  

Step Up Hunk Ryan Guzman Joins Jem and the Holograms

April 30, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Ryan Guzman in Step Up 4

Ryan Guzman

A few days ago the main female cast for Jem and the Holograms was announced. Now one more name has been added with THR reporting that Ryan Guzman with play Holograms’ road manager and technical engineer Rio, who is also Jem’s love interest.

Based on the popular 80s toyline and cartoon series, Ryan Landels wrote the script which ‘centers on an orphaned teenage girl who becomes an online recording sensation. She and her a couple of other orphans embark on a music-driven scavenger hunt — one that sends them on an adventure across Los Angeles in an attempt to unlock a final message left by her father.’

Aubrey Peeples will be Jem/Jerrica, Stefanie Scott is Jem’s sister Kimber, Aurora Perrineau will be Shana, with Hayley Kiyoko as Aja. Nathan Moore has also been cast in the role of hired thug Zipper.

Guzman is best known for appearing in Step Up Revolution and a recurring role in Pretty Little Liars. He will next be seen in Step Up All In.

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ACTORS: Ryan Guzman  DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: Jem And The Holograms  

Jem And The Holograms Movie Gets Its Main Cast

April 24, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

jem-and-the-holograms-pic1A few weeks ago it was announced that a movie version of the 1980s Hasbro toy line and cartoon series Jem And The Holograms is on the fast track. G.I. Joe Retaliation director Jon M. Chu will direct the movie, with Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions (Insidious, The Purge) and musical mogul Scooter Braun producing.

Things are moving fast as now the main cast is set, with THR reporting that Aubrey Peeples will be Jem, Stefanie Scott will be her little sister Kimber, while Hayley Kiyoko and Aurora Perrineau with be band members Aja and Shane. The first official pic of them is above.

Aubrey Peeples had a starring role in Sharknado and also appears in TV’s Nashville. Stefanie Scott could be heard in Wreck-It Ralph and also appeared in the romantic comedy No Strings Attached. Hayley Kiyoko appeared in the Disney original movie Lemonade Mouth while relative newcomer Aurora Perrineau had a bit part on the Pretty Little Liars.

Ryan Landels wrote the script, which ‘centers on an orphaned teenage girl who becomes an online recording sensation. She and her sisters embark on a music-driven scavenger hunt — one that sends them on an adventure across Los Angeles in an attempt to unlock a final message left by her father.’

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: Jem And The Holograms  

Jon M. Chu To Helm Jem and the Holograms Movie

March 20, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

jon-m-chuThere have been quite a few movies in the last few years based on toy lines, but most have them have been about franchises known around the world. However now one is coming that’s famous in the US, but not so well known in many other countries – Jem and the Holograms, according to THR.

G.I. Joe Retaliation director Jon M. Chu will direct the movie, with Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions (Insidious, The Purge) and musical mogul Scooter Braun producing.

Jem and the Holograms will be a modern day live-action version of the 1980s Hasbro/Marvel cartoon, running for three season. The film will follow ‘an orphaned teenage girl who becomes an online recording sensation… She and her sisters embark on a music-driven scavenger hunt – one that sends them on an adventure across Los Angeles in an attempt to unlock a final message left by her father.’ The girl is Jessica Benton, who becomes her rock band alter-ego Jem, who performs alongside her band, The Holograms.

Chu, Blum and Braun announced the film with a special announcement video this morning, which asks ‘JemHeads’ to submit ideas for the movie, such as dream casting thoughts, audition tapes, costume designs, and even what the music should be. It seems like the hop to capitalise on the popularity of jukebox musicals like Glee and Pitch Perfect. You can take a look at the video below and submit your photos or ideas here.

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DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  

Director Jon M. Chu Back for G.I. Joe 3

June 12, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

jon-m-chuMany were surprised when Paramount put a second GI Joe movie into production, but after GI Joe: Retaliation grossed $365 million around the world, it’s not too surprising the studio now wants a third movie.

Deadline reports that Paramount has hired Retaliation helmer Jon M. Chu to direct G.I. Joe 3, which is in the early stages of development.

It is early days yet, and it isn’t clear who will be writing the movie. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote Retaliation, but it is not known if they are likely to return. No cast members have been locked in yet, but, given the success of G.I. Joe Retaliation, don’t be surprised if Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, and the rest of the Joes sign up for another mission.

Jon M. Chu is also attached to Masters of the Universe at Universal, but that film is still trapped in development.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Channing Tatum  DIRECTORS: Jon M. Chu  FILMS: G.I. Joe 3  
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