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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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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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Robert Schwentke To Direct Divergent Sequel, Insurgent

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

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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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Divergent Director Neil Burger Won’t Return For Sequel

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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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