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

Ghost In The Shell (DVD/VoD Review) – Scarlett Johannson is just a robot with a human brain

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Despite being in development for years, the live-action Hollywood movie version of Ghost In The Shell seemed to have the cards stacked against it. Some questioned whether Snow White & The Huntsman’s Rupert Sanders was the right director for the job, and many more felt that casting a white actress in a traditionally Japanese role smacked of whitewashing. Sadly, when the movie arrived, it didn’t get the sort of critical and commercial reaction that might have been able to overturn the issues surrounding it.

The movie opens in the near future with the brain of a young woman being transferred into a robot body (Johannsson) – the first of her kind. The android is named Major, and with memories of being nearly drowned by terrorists, she becomes part of a special team tasked with particularly difficult, often technological crimes. [Read more…]

New Ghost In The Shell Trailer – Scarlett Johannson takes on the classic Japanese anime

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There’s been a bit of controversy of the live-action film version of Ghost In The Shell, and whether it’s right for Scarlett Johannson to play a character who was always Japanese in the original anime the movie is based on. Whatever people’s thoughts on whitewashing, the movie is on its way, and it’s managed to gain quite a lot of hype, partly thanks to some great visuals. A new, final trailer has arrived, that once more showcases this sci-fi world.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In the near future, Major (Scarlett Johansson) is the first of her kind: I buy Viagra tablets at https://kenpo-sandwich.se/receptfritt.html Sverige. I have good erection. A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals. When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the ability to hack into people’s minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. As she prepares to face a new enemy, Major discovers that she has been lied to: her life was not saved, it was stolen. She will stop at nothing to recover her past, find out who did this to her and stop them before they do it to others. Based on the internationally acclaimed Japanese Manga, “The Ghost in the Shell.”’

The movie will be in cinemas this Friday. Take a look at the final trailer below. [Read more…]

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Take A Look At A Five-Minute Clip From The Ghost In The Shell Movie

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It’s not too long now until we get to see whether Hollywood has been successful with its adaptation of the classic anime, Ghost In The Shell. To help make its case, a five-minute clip has been released, taking us into this tech-heavy, futuristic world.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In the near future, Major (Scarlett Johansson) is the first of her kind:  A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals. When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the ability to hack into people’s minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. As she prepares to face a new enemy, Major discovers that she has been lied to:  her life was not saved, it was stolen. She will stop at nothing to recover her past, find out who did this to her and stop them before they do it to others. Based on the internationally acclaimed Japanese Manga, “The Ghost in the Shell.”’

Take a look at the extended clip below. The movie is in cinemas on March 31st. [Read more…]

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Ghost In The Shell Super Bowl Spot – Scarlett Johansson takes on the classic anime

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The Super Bowl is a time when movie studios line up to show off their upcoming movies. However, Ghost In The Shell has decided to get ahead of the pack by releasing its big game spot early.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Based on the internationally-acclaimed Japanese Anime property, GHOST IN THE SHELL follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9 devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists. Directed by Rupert Sanders. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, “Beat” Takeshi Kitano, Juliette Binoche, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbæk, and Kaori Momoi.’

The film will be in cinemas in March. Take a look at the Super Bowl spot below. [Read more…]

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Ghost In The Shell Trailer – Scarlett Johannson takes on the classic Japanese anime

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ghost-in-the-shell-poster-slideThere’s been a bit of controversy of the live-action film version of Ghost In The Shell, and whether it’s right for Scarlett Johannson to play a character who was always Japanese in the original anime the movie is based on. Whatever people’s thoughts on whitewashing, the movie is on its way, and the first full trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Based on the internationally-acclaimed Japanese Anime property, GHOST IN THE SHELL follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9 devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists. Directed by Rupert Sanders. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, “Beat” Takeshi Kitano, Juliette Binoche, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbæk, and Kaori Momoi.’

Johansson, Kitano, and director Rupert Sanders joined fans and influencers from across the globe in Tokyo on Sunday for the film’s global launch party, with the trailer being released around the world following that. The movie will be in cinemas next Spring. [Read more…]

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First Look At Scarlett Johansson In Ghost In The Shell Live-Action Film

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ghost-in-the-shell-movie-pic1Paramount has announced the start of shooting in New Zealand on the long-gestating live-action film version of the classic Manga, Ghost In The Shell. The image shows Scarlett Johansson in the lead role.

The accompanying press release adds, ‘Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.’

They’ve also announced a marketing partnership with the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Tourism New Zealand (TNZ), Callaghan Innovation and the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) which recognizes the significant economic, cultural and industry development benefits the production will bring to New Zealand.  The collaboration will further promote New Zealand’s growing screen industry, develop local talent and showcase New Zealand to the rest of the world.

Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman) is directing the movie, which is due in cinemas March 2017.

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Michael Pitt Will Get Villainous Opposite Scarlett Johansson In Ghost in the Shell

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A while ago it seemed that the live-action Hollywood version of Ghost In The Shell was moving full steam ahead and was poised to start shooting. However they them applied the breaks slightly, but it’s still on its way, and it’s just gotten a bump with the news, via THR, that Michael Pitt will play the villain.

It appears he’s replacing Sam Riley, who was previously attached to play the role. It’s not clear whether that means Riley is out of the film completely, or whether earlier reports about the role he was up for were incorrect. The film will follow a female special ops cyborg (Scarlett Johansson) who leads a fictional counter-cyberterrorist organization called Public Security Section 9 for Hanka Robotics. The unit is devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, led by The Laughing Man (Pitt), who will stop at nothing to destroy Hanka’s advancements in cyber technology.

Rupert Sanders (Snow While And The Huntsman) is set to direct, and hopes to start shooting in New Zealand at the end of the month. A March 2017 release is currently set.

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Sam Riley In Talks To Star Opposite Scarlett Johansson In Live-Action Ghost in the Shell

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sam-rileyFor a few years now a live-action movie version of the beloved mange Ghost In The Shell has slowly been being put together in Hollywood. Last year it Rupert Sanders (Snow While And The Huntsman) to direct and Scarlett Johansson to star, but it’s only in the last few months things have really kicked up a gear, with a March 2017 release date set, and Pilou Asbæk given a major role.

Now it may have found its villain, as Deadline reports that Sam Riley is in talks for the movie. No deal has been made yet and there’s a possibility it could fall through, but it appears both sides want to make it happen.

The filme will follow ‘a female special ops cyborg (Johansson) who leads a fictional counter-cyberterrorist organization called Public Security Section 9 for Hanka Robotics. The unit is devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, led by The Laughing Man (Riley) who will stop at nothing to destroy Hanka’s advancements in cyber technology.’

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Scarlett Johansson Up For Live-Action Ghost In The Shell Film

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SCARLETT-JOHANSSONScarlett Johansson continues her mission to be the world’s premiere female action star as after a few months of being rumoured for the role, she’s signed up star in the planned live-action Ghost in the Shell film, according to Variety.

Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman) is set to direct the movie, which is based on Masamune Shirow’s 1989 Manga, about a covert unit within the Japanese National Public Safety Commission who fight tech-related crimes. Since it’s publication, it’s been adapted into an animate powerhouse franchise with the likes of Ghost In The Shell, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Ghost in the Shell: Individual Eleven, Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – The Laughing Man and Ghost in the Shell 2.0. It’s also been turned into successful videogames.

It’s not clear exactly who Johansson will play.

The movie is still waiting for the greenlight, although with Johansson onboard a decision about how the project will move forward is expected soon, especially as it’s believed Paramount will decide whether to co-produce in the next few weeks.

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Ghost in the Shell Movie Gets Director Rupert Sanders

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The ructions surrounding Rupert Sanders cheating on his wife with Kristen Stewart rather dulled the impact Snow White And The Huntsman could have has on his career, but he’s now signed up for a new major project. Deadline reports that he’s attached to helm Ghost in the Shell for DreamWorks.

A film based on the acclaimed Manga has been in the works for years, but this is the first major news for about five years. The adaptation has long been a passion project for Steven Spielberg, who acquired the property in 2008 and set Jamie Moss (Street Kings) to write the script, with Laeta Kalogridis later coming onboard to take over screenplay duties.

The project is based on Masamune Shirow’s 1989 Manga, which is about a covert unit within the Japanese National Public Safety Commission who fight tech-related crimes. Since it’s publication, it’s been adapted into an animate powerhouse franchise with the likes of Ghost In The Shell, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Ghost in the Shell: Individual Eleven, Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – The Laughing Man and Ghost in the Shell 2.0. It’s also been turned into successful videogames.

William Wheeler (The Tourist, The Hoax) wrote the most recent version of the script. However it isn’t known when it will shoot.

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