Here’s a film that could be enchanting, bizarre, a little bit up its own ass, or as with most things Cirque Du Soleil, a mix of all three. Written and directed by Andrew Adamson (Shrek, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe), and executive produced by Academy Award winning filmmaker James Cameron, the 3D film event features artistic and acrobatic performances from some of the most elaborate Cirque du Soleil productions. From this trailer it’s still tough to tell exactly what this film will be, but it appears it’ll be filled with beautiful footage.
GENERAL MOVIE NEWS
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Kevin Durand & Robert Maillet Join The Mortal Instruments
Actors Kevin Durand and Robert Maillet have joined the cast of The Mortal Instruments, which Sony Pictures is hoping can soak up some of the Twilight dollars after that franchise ends later this year, according to Variety.
Harald Zwart (The Karate Kid) is set to direct the film, which is based on Cassandra Clare’s best-selling young adult novel series about Clary Fray (Lily Collins), a young woman living in New York City, who learns that she is a descendant of the Shadowhunters, a group of warriors who protect the earth from demons. Kevin Durand and Robert Maillet will play the villainous duo Pangborn and Blackwell. Jamie Campbell Bower and Jemima West are also set to star.
Production is expected to begin on August 15 in Toronto, with a release set for next year.
Bryan Singer Releasing H+ The Digital Series On August 8th
X-Men director Bryan Singer has been busy working on Jack The Giant Killer, which is due out March 2013, but the gay helmer has also found time to produce H+ The Digital Series, a 48-part sci-fi show, offering over three hours of entertaining, which will be released online, starting August 8th.
H+ takes viewers on an episodic, apocalyptic journey into the future where consumers are rapidly installing a chip called H+ into their nervous systems that allows them to access the Internet 24 hours a day – by just thinking it. One day, a virus is released – causing a third of the world’s population to die instantly. The series deals with the massive political and human changes that take place, the fight for survival and the mystery to discover who is behind this atrocity.
The series is directed by Stewart Hendler (Sorority Row), and stars an acclaimed international cast that includes Alexis Denisof (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Amir Arison (Law & Order: SVU) and David Clayton Rogers (Jane By Design). Bryan Singer comments, “Our first venture into the digital space gives us the freedom to engage fans with new content that is immersive, interactive and is tailored to be enjoyed online, H+ The Digital Series on YouTube provides us with a strong two-way dialogue with our fans, creating a deeper and ongoing connection.”
Fans can subscribe to the H+ The Digital Series channel on YouTube. In the coming days and weeks leading to launch, viewers will have access to exclusive new content which will provide insight into the origins of H+ and details about this ambitious and innovative digital series.
Three New Dark Knight Rises Posters Unveiled
With The Dark Knight Rises set for release in just two weeks time (on July 20th), three new posters for the movie have been released, with Batman looking heroic and in the two below, Bane being very threatening. To be honest, now we just want the movie, as the wait is starting to kill us!
Amazing Spider-man Confirmed As A Trilogy
Several months ago Sony announced that they were already working on a sequel to The Amazing Spider-man, and now, with the reboot making mega-bucks around the globe, they’ve confirmed this will be the first part of a trilogy.
The movie was confirmed in a Facebook post, which says, ‘It’s finally here! The Amazing Spider-Man is the first instalment in a movie trilogy that will explore how our fave hero’s journey was shaped by the disappearance of his parents.’
That seems to be a response to those who wondered what happened to the ‘Untold Story’ promised in the marketing materials. It appears a much larger part of the plot was originally about Peter’s parents and also added the idea that Peter didn’t get superpowers only because of being bitten by a spider. Many of these ideas appeared prominently in trailers and clips, but were cut from the final movie. However the Facebook post suggests that at least some of these threads will return in the planned trilogy.
The Hobbit Movies Wrap Principal Photography
The Hobbit has been a bit of an epic shoot, but after 266 days in front of the camera, Peter Jackson has announced that production has wrapped. That doesn’t mean the work is over, as there’s a hell of a lot of editing and special effects work to be completed.
He also posted a set photo featuring himself behind a clapboard, which you can seen above, and posted the following message, “We made it! Shoot day 266 and the end of principal photography on The Hobbit. Thanks to our fantastic cast and crew for getting us this far, and to all of you for your support! Next stop, the cutting room. Oh, and Comic Con! Cheers, Peter J”
Now we just need to wait until December 26th for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, while There And Back Again will arrive a year later.
First Image Of Matt Damon In Elysium Surfaces
Matt Damon is rocking the shaved head look and showing off his oversized gun (really, that thing is ridiculous) in the first image from Elysium, which The Playlist has scanned from the latest issue of EW. The movie is Neill Blomkamp’s long-awaited follow-up to District 9, and stars Damon alongside Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Wagner Moura, William Fichtner, Sonia Braga, and Diego Luna.
Here’s the official synopsis: ‘In the year 2159 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.’ The film’s currently due out March, 2013.
Teaser Poster For Oz The Great & Powerful Unveiled
As a non Sam Raimi Spider-man swings into cinemas, Disney has decided it’s time to reveal the first poster for the director’s latest effort, Oz The Great And Powerful, which follows the ‘Wizard’ (James Franco), before he made it to the Emerald City.
Here’s the official synopsis: ‘Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.’
The film is due out March 2013. (There are rumours the first footage may pop up online next week to coincide with Comic-Con, but we’ll have to wait and see if that happens).
Why Stop Now Trailer – Jesse Eisenberg tries to buy drugs for Melissa Leo
The bittersweet story of Eli Smith (Jesse Eisenberg), a piano prodigy, and his mother Penny who despite her cheerful, loving disposition, struggles with drug addiction. On the day of his audition for a prestigious music program, Eli’s mother (Melissa Leo) plans to enter rehab, but a glitch in the system forces them to enlist the help of an unlikely ally, her drug dealer Sprinkles (Tracy Morgan). Circumstances conspire that turn them into a comical yet determined band of collaborators who are forced to deal with their internal demons over the course of the day.
Compliance Trailer – Be careful what you believe
Compliance garnered a lot of interest at the Sundance Film Festival, partly because it’s inspired by such an incredible story that it would be difficult to believe the characters do what they do – simply because an authority figure tells them to – unless it had really happened. When a caller, claiming to be from the police, convinces a fast food restaurant manager to interrogate an innocent young employee, no-one is left unharmed.
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