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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

Naomi Watts Joins Divergent Sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant

June 4, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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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ACTORS: Naomi Watts, Shailene Woodley, Theo James  DIRECTORS: Robert Schwentke  FILMS: Insurgent, Allegiant, Divergent  

Robert Schwentke To Direct Divergent Sequel, Insurgent

February 12, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

robert-schwentkeAlthough some are wondering if Divergent will be the huge success the studio seems to think it will, Summit Entertainment is pushing ahead with plans for the sequel, Insurgent. They’ve now hired a director, as Robert Schwentke (Red) has been hired to helm.

Akiva Goldsman is writing the script, working from a draft initially written by Brian Duffield.

Insurgent continues the journey of Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) as war now looms. As the press release about Schwentke’s hiring says, ‘Sides will be chosen, secrets will emerge, and to uncover the truth about her world, Tris must be stronger than ever because shocking choices and sacrifices lie ahead.’

Divergent was written by first time author Veronica Roth and has topped The New York Times Best Sellers list ever since being published in April of 2011. Roth wrote the novel while she was earning her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University. It’s since been followed by Insurgent and Allegiant.

Summit’s current plan is to have Divergent out this March, with Insurgent coming March 20th, 2015, while Allegiant is slated for release on March 18th, 2016.

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DIRECTORS: Robert Schwentke  FILMS: Divergent, Insurgent  

New Divergent Trailer – With the sequel already set to shoot in May

February 4, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


Lionsgate must have a lot of confidence on Divergent, as while it’s common to start developing sequels before the first film has been released, in this case they’re moving ahead enough that they’re already planning to shoot the follow-up, Insurgent, in May.

But before then we’ll get Divergent, and now the final trailer has been released. The movie is described as ‘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 will be out in March, with Insurgent planned for a year later, while a third movie, called Allegiant, is already dated for March 18, 2016. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Kate Winslet  DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Divergent, Insurgent  

Divergent Director Neil Burger Won’t Return For Sequel

December 17, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

divergent-poster3Divergent may not hit cinemas until March, but the movie’s director, Neil Burger, won’t be back to helm the planned second part of Summit/Lionsgate’s sci-fi franchise, Insurgent, according to Variety. It’s not 100% clear why he won’t be returning, although Lionsgate has suggested it was Burger’s own decision.

While some are speculating the reason could be that the studio isn’t happy with his work so far on the first film, however it’s more likely that with Insurgent already set for release March 2015, Burger feels he doesn’t have time to do it justice.

Here’s Divergent’s 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.

In addition to Divergent and Insurgent, Summit is planning a third movie, called Allegiant, on March 18, 2016.

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DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Insurgent, Divergent  

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

November 13, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


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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ACTORS: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet  DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Divergent  

A Shirtless Theo James Shows Off His Tats In The First Divergent Posters

September 23, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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The hype for Divergent is slowly starting to crank up, with Summit hoping it can fill the young adult hole left by the end of The Twilight Saga. Now the first posters have emerged, giving us a look Shailene Woodley as Tris Prior, as well as a shirtless Theo James showing off his tats as Tobias ‘Four’ Eaton.

Neil Burger is directing the adaptation of Veronica Roth’s best-selling novel, which takes place in a dystopian future made up of five factions that are based on different personality types. As they come of age, everyone must join the faction they fit into, but certain people are ‘divergents’, showing traits from more than one group. Tris (Shailene Woodley) uncovers that these people are seen as dangerous and the government wants to get rid of them. Theo James’ character is a trainer who befriends Tris.

The likes of Theo James, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Ashley Judd and Maggie Q co-star.
The movie will be bidding to be the new Twilight when it hits cinemas next March.

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ACTORS: Theo James, Shailene Woodley  DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Divergent  

Divergent Trailer – First proper look at the young adult adaptation

August 26, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


Last night at the MTV VMAs, the first trailer for Divergent debuted and now you can take a look at it right here. The movie initially concentrates on the look of the movie, before getting far more action-packed.

Neil Burger is directing the adaptation of Veronica Roth’s best-selling novel, which takes place in a dystopian future made up of five factions that are based on different personality types. As they come of age, everyone must join the faction they fit into, but certain people are ‘divergents’, showing traits from more than one group. Tris (Shailene Woodley) uncovers that these people are seen as dangerous and the government wants to get rid of them.

The likes of Theo James, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Ashley Judd and Maggie Q co-star.

The movie will be bidding to be the new Twilight when it hits cinemas next March. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet  DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Divergent  

Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort Get Educated In A New Divergent Image

August 17, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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Summit is hoping that Divergent will be its young adult replacement for the Twilight franchise, and as they did with their earlier hit, they’re started the promotion early in the hope of getting fans of the novels excited. We’ve already had a few pics from the film, and now another one has shown up – although I’m hoping the whole movie isn’t quite as beige as this.

Neil Burger is directing the adaptation of Veronica Roth’s best-selling novel, which takes place in a dystopian future made up of five factions that are based on different personality types. As they come of age, everyone must join the faction they fit into, but certain people are ‘divergents’, showing traits from more than one group. Tris (Shailene Woodley) uncovers that these people are seen as dangerous and the government wants to get rid of them.

The other person in the pic is Ansel Elgort, who plays Tris brother, Caleb Prior. They both become part of the both part of the Abnegation faction, and this appears to be part of their selection of training.

The likes of Theo James, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Ashley Judd and Maggie Q co-star. It’ll be out next March.

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ACTORS: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort  DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Divergent  

Shailene Woodley, Theo James & Kate Winslet Shine In New Divergent Images

July 20, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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One of the many movies vying for attention at Comic-Con is Divergent, and to try and get a bit of interest, they’ve now released seven new images from the film, which will be hoping to intrigue the young adult audience when it’s released next March.

Neil Burger is directing the adaptation of Veronica Roth’s best-selling novel, which takes place in a dystopian future made up of five factions that are based on different personality types. As they come of age, everyone must join the faction they fit into, but certain people are ‘divergents’, showing traits from more than one group. Tris (Shailene Woodley) uncovers that these people are seen as dangerous and the government wants to get rid of them.

The likes of Theo James, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Ashley Judd and Maggie Q co-star. Click on the pics below for larger versions.

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ACTORS: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet  DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Divergent  

First Look At Shailene Woodley In Young Adult Adaptation Divergent

April 25, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

divergent-ew1Summit Entertainment is hoping that Divergent will be the new young adult movie sensation when it’s released early next year. They and parent company Lionsgate know from Twilight and Hunger Games that part of ensuring that happens is starting the hype early, so even though filming only just started in Chicago, the first photo has already arrived giving us a look at Shailene Woodley as Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior.

Neil Burger is directing the adaptation of Veronica Roth’s best-selling novel, which takes place in a dystopian future made up of five factions that are based on different personality types. As they come of age, everyone must join the faction they fit into, but certain people are ‘divergents’, showing traits from more than one group. Tris uncovers that these people are seen as dangerous and the government wants to get rid of them.

The image, from EW, shows Tris taking the place of a fellow Dauntless initiate, as she stands still while knives are being thrown directly at her face.

Woodley commented about the movie and her cast mates, “It’s a good group. We’re hanging out on weekends, celebrating birthdays. Everyone just wants to get to know one another. It’s rare to get a big group together and not have any conflicts. It’s really kind of amazing.”

The film will be out March 2014.

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ACTORS: Shailene Woodley  DIRECTORS: Neil Burger  FILMS: Divergent  
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