Big Gay Picture Show

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

GENERAL MOVIE NEWS

General movie news courtesy of Movie Muser (www.moviemuser.co.uk)

Headhunters Star Aksel Hennie Joins Dwayne Johnson In Hercules

By Leave a Comment

headhunters-slideBrett Ratner and Dwayne Johnson have been busy developing a new take on the legends of Hercules, and now it’s at the stage where they’re trying to fill out the rest of the class, with THR reporting that Headhunters stars Aksel Hennie has signed on to the movie.

The Norwegian actor will play Tydeus, Hercules’ right-hand man who ‘wields twin axes and is such a madman that he needs to be chained up at night when he sleeps.’

The film is based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars by Steve Moore and Admira Wijaya, which ignores the supernatural parts of the Greek myths, instead trying to give things a more grounded, real-world feel. Ryan Condal wrote the script.

It’s not known exactly when it will shoot, but a release date of August 8th, 2014 is already set. Hennie recently made his English-language debut in The Last Knights, alongside Morgan Freeman and Clive Owen.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: ,   DIRECTORS:   FILMS:   

Meet The Class Of Monsters University

By Leave a Comment

monsters-university-class3With Monsters University taking us back to the college days of Monsters Inc. scarers Mike and Sulley, we’re going top meet a lot of new characters that they share the dorms with – as well as a few familiar faces, such as the nefarious Randall Boggs.

Now a slew of new character images and Student I.D. Cards have emerged, which introduce this roster of lively characters. Meet the students and staff of MU, including Scott “Squishy” Squibbles (Pixar director Peter Sohn), Terry and Terri Perry (Dave Foley and Sean Hayes), Art (Charlie Day), Randy Boggs (Steve Buscemi), Don Carlton (Joel Murray), Dean Hardscrabble (Helen Mirren) and Professor Knight (who apparently refused to pose for his poster).

The Pixar movie hits cinemas on June 21st and the UK on July 12th.

Click on the pics below to enlarge.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
DIRECTORS:   FILMS:   

New Wolverine Image Has Logan Taking In The Japanese Nightlife

By Leave a Comment

The-Wolverine-preview-pic2
The Wolverine is coming July 26th, 2013, with Hugh Jackman’s adamantium enhanced mutant heading to Japan, and to get us excited, a new still from the movie has been tweeted, along with the enigmatic caption, ‘The past is always behind you, but the memories still remain.’

The stand-alone film is based on a 1980s comic book arc by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, which takes Wolverine to the Land Of The Rising Sun, where he continues to search for clues about his mysterious past.

We have to say he doesn’t look too happy in this image. In fact he looks a bit constipated.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
FILMS:   

Fast & Furious Helmer Justin Lin Opens Patrick Lee Thriller

By Leave a Comment

justin-lin
Justin Lin has made his Hollywood name with Fast & Furious movies. While he’s been attached to or flirted with various other films, since 2006 he’s stuck with the car franchise, with his fourth, Fast & Furious 6, due this summer. However now he’s planning something new, as Deadline reports he’s attached to helm an adaptation of Patrick Lee’s latest novel (which follows The Breach, Ghost Country and Deep Sky).

It doesn’t appear the book even has a title yet, but it will be published next winter. Despite this, the idea behind it was enough to set off a bidding battle between several studios over the rights, with Warner Bros winning out and Lin quickly coming onboard to direct.

The book is about ex-special operative Sam Dryden, who runs into a mysterious young girl who is not quite what she seems, and he embarks on a journey to keep her safe from a powerful government agent intent on hunting her down. The book is the planned as the start of a series featuring Dryden, with Warner picking up the rights for future instalments too, in the hope this can be a major franchise.

There’s no news on when this film might fo into production.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
DIRECTORS:   

David O. Russell Going To The Ends of the Earth With Jennifer Lawrence

By Leave a Comment

david-o-russellJennifer Lawrence must have had a great time making Silver Linings Playbook, as just a few days ago she signed up for David O. Russell’s next movie (formely titled American Bullsh*t), and now THR reports that she’s also gotten him involved to direct The Ends Of The Earth, which she’s been attached to last August.

Argo screenwriter Chris Terrio wrote the script, which is based on the true story of an oil tycoon who lost everything after engaging in an affair with his adopted daughter. Lawrence is set to play the daughter, Lydie Marland. However oil baron Ernest Marland has not been cast yet.

O. Russell commented, “Jennifer possesses a self-deprecating humor that made all of the cast and crew feel at ease. She is that kind of person. She is the most dedicated person I know. She is devoted to her family, and they have been the true inspiration for her character and integrity. Her acting is effortless, and she always makes it look easy.”

It really does seem it’s a bit of a mutual love-in between the director and actress.

American Bullsh*t will come first, with a Spring shoot already planned for that movie, with Ends Of The Earth coming sometime afterwards.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS:   DIRECTORS:   FILMS:   

Bruce Lee May Get An Unusual Biopic With Birth Of The Dragon

By Leave a Comment

i-am-bruce-lee-slideBruce Lee is an endlessly popular subject for Hollywood, and it seems they haven’t given up on him year, as his life will be explored once more in Birth of the Dragon. However, this is not your usual biopic, instead using a little-known story as a ‘jumping-off point’ for a broader far more fictionalise tale, according to THR.

Christopher Wilkinson and Stephen J. Rivele (Nixon, Ali) are writing the script, which is based on a real-life 1965 fight between Bruce Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man, in San Francisco. The no holds barred fight took place at a time when San Francisco’s Chinatown district was controlled by the Chinese Triad gangs. The script will begin with this battle, then follow both men as they team up to take on a horde of gangsters.

Producer Michael London commented, “Stephen J. Rivele and Christopher Wilkinson have taken a little-known chapter in the life of Bruce Lee and used it as a jumping-off point for a bold, exciting story about the making of an international legend.”

It’s an interesting idea, but it sounds a little over the top, and could be a tough one to pull off.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:

Christian Bale Will Scale Everest In A Film Based On A Tragic True Story

By Leave a Comment

christian-baleChristian Bale is hoping to go mountaineering, as Deadline reports that The Dark Knight Rises star is in talks to take the lead role in the true life drama Everest, for Working Title Films and Universal Pictures.

The movie is based on an infamous incident in 1996, and will follow two separate groups who tried to reach the summit of Mount Everest, but the whole thing ended in tragedy. Christian Bale is set to play Rob Hall, the leader of a New Zealand group of climbers, four of whom never returned from the mountain.

Baltasar Kormákur (Contraband) is set to direct, with Justin Isbell on scripting dutires.

This isn’t the only Everest project doing the rounds, as Sony is developing a movie about George Mallory, who may have been the first to reach the mountain’s summit in 1924, but who never made it back to reveal if he had made it to the top or not. Tom Hardy is set to star in that one – it’s Bane vs Batman once more, but they’re climbing Everest this time.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS:   DIRECTORS:   FILMS:   

Jason Clarke Up For Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

By Leave a Comment

Jason-ClarkeAussie actor Jason Clarke has been slowly rising the ranks of Hollywood, and his recent role in Zero Dark Thirty has certainly impressed a lot of people. Now he could be getting closer the a-list, as THR says he’s signed up to join the Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

It isn’t known exactly who he’ll be playing, but it’s believed he’s taking on the main human role (James Franco isn’t likely to return, although may have a cameo). The film is apparently set 15 years after Rise of the Planet of the Apes, concentrating on a group of scientists who are struggling to survive in San Francisco, while Caesar (Andy Serkis) tries to maintain control of his growing ape kingdom.

Matt Reeves (Let Me In) is directing from a screenplay by Mark Bomback. A spring shoot is planned, with a May 23rd, 2014 release already set.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS:   FILMS:   

Director Rupert Wyatt Takes On The Equalizer

By Leave a Comment

Rupert-WyattRise Of The Planet Of The Apes director Rupert Wyatt is getting busy. Just a couple of weeks ago it was revealed he’s setting up a movie adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’ World War I novel, Birdsong. Now Variety reports that he’s in talks to take over the long-gestating movie version of the 1980s TV series, The Equalizer, for Sony Pictures.

Denzel Washington is already attached to star as a former spy who lives a solitary, reclusive life. He now devotes his time to stopping helpless people from being victimised. The original TV series, which starred Edward Woodward, ran for four seasons from 1985 to 1989.

Last December, Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) was talking to direct, but he’s no longer involved in the project. Assuming the deal goes through, Wyatt will direct from a screenplay by Richard Wenk.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS:   DIRECTORS:   FILMS:   

Star Trek Into Darkness Motion Poster & Featurette Arrive

By Leave a Comment


Star Trek has excited fans by releasing not just a rather cool motion poster (which is embedded at the bottom of this post), but also a first look featurette. There’s a fair bit of new footage in the latter, although it’s more about saying how awesome it’s going to be and how they’ve upped the ante than giving us any specifics.

Here’s the previously released synopsis: ‘In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness. When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis.

‘With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.’

The film hits cinemas May 17th, 2013. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES: