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Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (Blu-ray Review)

June 28, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Lily James, Sam Riley, Matt Smith, Douglas Booth, Jack Huston
Director: Burr Steers
Running Time: 107 mins
Certificate: 15
Release Date: June 27th 2016 (UK)

Jane Austen gets an undead mash-up in the film version of Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel, which took the original text of Pride & Prejudice and added in a whole lot of zombies. The movie has had a somewhat troubled history, with various directors and actors coming and going, and with the whole thing looking like they’d given up on it several times. However, finally Lionsgate got it in the can with Burr Steers (Charlie St. Cloud) directing and Lily James and Sam Riley starring.

As you would expect, the Bennet sisters are living in Hertfordshire, with their mother keen to marry them off to eligible men. While Lydia, Mary and Kitty seem keen to take any suitable gent, Elizabeth (James) is more headstrong and independent. While fending off the advances of Parson Collins (Matt Smith), she meets the exceedingly rich Darcy (Riley), who she takes an immediate dislike to, seeing him as rude, judgemental and unpleasant. [Read more…]

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies UK Trailer – Lily James takes on the Jane Austen classic (plus the undead)

October 9, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

PrideAndPrejudiceAndZombies-poster1-slideAfter an eternity in pre-production, with an endless series of directors and actors coming and going, and the whole thing looking like it was going to be abandoned at several points, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is finally on its way.

The first UK trailer and poster have now arrived, which you can see above and below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES is a fresh twist on Jane Austen’s widely celebrated novel. A mysterious plague has fallen upon 19th century England, the land is overrun with the undead and feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry. Casting aside personal and social prejudices, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy must unite on the blood-soaked battlefield to rid the country of the zombie menace and discover their true love for one another.’

Lily James and Sam Riley play Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy, with Bella Heathcote, Jack Huston, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, and Lena Headey also starring.

The film will be released by Lionsgate UK in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on Friday 12th February 2016. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Lily James, Sam Riley, Bella Heathcote, Jack Huston, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, Lena Heade  DIRECTORS: Burr Steers  FILMS: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies  

The Bennet Sisters Get Armed In The First Pic From Pride & Prejudice & Zombies

October 31, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Pride-and-Prejudice-and-Zombies-EW1After years in development hell, endless changes in cast and director, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is finally shooting. The film adapts Seth Grahame Smith’s book which took the text of Jane Austen’s classic novel and added in a zombie apocalypse.

It’s for that reason that in the first pic above, which arrived via EW, the Bennet sisters need to ensure they’ve got plenty of blades.

The pic shows Lydia (Ellie Bamber), Jane (Bella Heathcote), Elizabeth (Lily James), Mary (Millie Brady), and Kitty (Suki Waterhouse). They star alongside the likes of Sam Riley as Darcy, Jack Huston as Wickham, Douglas Booth as Bingley, and Matt Smith as Mr. Collins.

Burr Steers is directing with a 2015 release planned.

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ACTORS: Ellie Bamber, Bella Heathcote, Lily James, Millie Brady, Suki Waterhouse  DIRECTORS: Burr Steers  FILMS: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies  

Matt Smith Up For Pride And Prejudice And Zombies

September 18, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

matt-smithWe haven’t seen much of Matt Smith on the big screen since he left Doctor Who, but he’s got the likes of Lost River and Terminator: Genisys coming up, and now he’s added another as he’s joined the growing cast of Pride And Prejudice And Zombies.

According to THR, he’ll play Mr. Collins in the adaptation of Grahame-Smith’s novel, which keeps much of Jane Austen’s original Pride & Prejudice, but adds in a zombie apocalypse to give the classic love story an extra bit of zing. Collins is a nerdy preacher (or at least the 19th Century version of a nerd) who wants a wife and hopes to marry Elizabeth Bennett, although she’s not keen.

Also onboard are Lily James as Elizabeth, and Sam Riley as Mr. Darcy, with Douglas Booth, Emma Greenwell and Jack Huston also starring.

Burr Steers is set to direct the horror comedy which starts shooting next week.

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ACTORS: Matt Smith  DIRECTORS: Burr Steers  FILMS: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies  

Douglas Booth & Emma Greenwell Up For Pride & Prejudice & Zombies

September 5, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Douglas-BoothAfter years in development and endless problems, Pride & Prejudice & Zombies is finally heading towards production, and the cast just got a bit prettier as Douglas Booth and Emma Greenwell have signed on to star, according to Variety and Deadline.

Lily James, Sam Riley Bella Heathcote and Jack Huston are already onboard for the film. It’s based on Grahame-Smith’s novel, which keeps much of Jane Austen’s original Pride & Prejudice, but adds in a zombie apocalypse to give the classic love story an extra bit of zing.

Lily James will be Elizabeth Bennett, with Sam Riley as Mr. Darcy. Noah’s Douglas Booth will be Mr. Bingley, with Shameless star Emma Greenwell as his sister.

Burr Steers is set to direct, with filming due to start later this month.

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ACTORS: Douglas Booth, Emma Greenwell  DIRECTORS: Burr Steers  FILMS: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies  

Lily James & Sam Riley To Lead Pride & Prejudice & Zombies

August 4, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

sam-rileyLike the main threat in its storyline, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies refuses to die, as after numerous casts, directors and screenwriters, a September shoot date has been set and Lily James, Sam Riley and Bella Heathcote are set to star, with Jack Huston likely to join them, according to Deadline.

The film rights to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies were sold back in 2009 when Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel was published. Since then helmers such as David O’Russell, Craig Gillespie and Mike White have come and gone, and everyone from Emma Stone to Natalie Portman has been up for the female lead.

Now though Lily James will play Elizabeth Bennett, with Sam Riley taking on the role of Mr. Darcy and Bella Heathcote as Elizabeth’s sister. Grahame-Smith’s book is a retelling of Pride & Prejudice, which keeps much of Jane Austen’s original text, but adds in a zombie apocalypse to give the classic love story an extra bit of zing.

Burr Steers directs, with the film expected to be in cinemas next year.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Sam Riley, Lily James, Bella Heathcote  DIRECTORS: Burr Steers  FILMS: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies  

Lily Collins Heads For Pride, Prejudice and Zombies, With Burr Steers Directing

May 2, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

lily-collinsRather like the undead it features, Pride, Prejudice and Zombies is a project that just won’t die. It’s been in development for years, with directors such as David O. Russell, Mike White and Craig Gillespie attached to helm at various points, while Natalie Portman, Emma Stone and Scarlett Johansson have flirted with starring.

However, while there have been moments when it’s seemed the idea of an adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith’s book was dead, it’s always returned. Now it’s being resurrected once again, with Variety reporting that Lily Collins is set to star, with Burr Steers (17 Again, Charlie St. Cloud) attached to direct.

Grahame-Smith’s book is a retelling of Pride & Prejudice, which keeps much of Jane Austen’s original text, but adds in a zombie apocalypse to give the classic love story an extra bit of zing. Collins will play the Elizabeth Bennet character.

David O. Russell wrote the initial draft of the script, but it is unknown if they’ll work from that or start over.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Lily Collins  DIRECTORS: Burr Steers  FILMS: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies  

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies Film Back In The Works, With David O. Russell Script

March 2, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Ever since it was published, they’ve been trying to get a film version of Seth Grahame-Smith’s pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-book-coverPride & Prejudice & Zombies made. Actors like Natalie Portman have been attached, while a revolving door of directors came and went. It got to the point where it seems the film had fallen into development hell never to return, but now it’s back on the radar, as Panorama Media has announced they are joining Darko Entertainment, Handsomecharlie Films and producer Allison Shearmur to produce the film Pride, Prejudice and Zombies.

One of the directors who previously came and went was David O. Russell, who also write a screenplay for the movie, and it’s this script they’ll be working from.

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies has sold over 1.5 million copies in the US, and has been translated into over two dozen languages. It takes much of the text of Jane Austen’s classic novel, but then adds in a zombie apocalypse. It’s certainly a great idea, but has proved difficult to actually get to the screen. Hopefully they’ll have more luck this time.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
DIRECTORS: David O. Russell  FILMS: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies  

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