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Charlie Hunnam & Dakota Johnson On For Fifty Shades of Grey

September 2, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Many actors have been rumoured to play Christian Grey in the movie version of 30 Shades Of Grey. The last was Charlie Hunnam and now it’s been confirmed that he’s got the role. He’s also got a co-star, as Dakota Johnson will be Anastasia.

The film is set to be released on August 1, 2014 with Sam Taylor-Johnson directing from a script by Kelly Marcel, based on E.L. James’ bestselling book. The Fifty Shades trilogy has sold over 70 million copies worldwide in e-book and print, making it one of the fastest-selling book series ever.

Fifty Shades of Grey follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. Subsequent novels in the series, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, explore the couple’s deepening relationship. It’s been dubbed ‘mommy porn’ due to the endless scenes of fetish sex, but it’s not known how hardcore the film version will be. Hopefully though, the pic above will be the most clothed Hunnam is during the movie.

Johnson has been seen in the likes of 21 Jump Street, and The Five-Year Engagement, and also stars in the upcoming Need For Speed, while the British Hunnam is best known for Pacific Rim and the TV series Sons Of Anarchy.

Hopefully Brett Easton Ellis will approve. Despite being gay himself, he decided Matt Bomer was ‘too gay’ to play Christian Grey, but presumably he won’t mind Hunnam, even if he did get his first break playing Nathan in the UK’s Queer As Folk. Or perhaps Ellis can just shut up about the whole thing.

Four Trailer – Take a look at the gay-themed festival hit, out soon in the US

September 1, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Joshua Sanchez’s Four hits cinemas in the US on September 13th, and if the trailer above and the buzz coming out of festivals is anything to go by, it’ll be worth taking a look at. Based on a 1996 play by Christopher Shinn, the ensemble tale takes in several characters, concentrating on a guy who spends the evening hanging out with a young man who’s coming to terms with his sexuality.

Here’s the synopsis: In a nameless, suburban American town, the smell of barbeque fills the air as Fourth of July celebrations move from a hot summer day into night. Joe, a man who works hard and travels a lot, leaves his family behind for the holiday, citing a business trip. Abigayle, his precocious daughter, is left to tend to her ill mother and manage the house on her own, yet again. Seeking just enough attention to get her through another night of her lonely responsibilities, she turns to Dexter, a former high school basketball star whose best days are behind him.

‘And while Abigayle is out with Dexter, Joe is quietly spending time around town with June, a young man he met online who’s struggling to accept himself. And for just this night, the small world that these four live in will become even smaller, though the freedom they experience has never been so dangerous, fleeting and honest.’ [Read more…]

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First Pics Of Colin Firth In Atom Egoyan’s Devil’s Knot

September 1, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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The Devil’s Knot is due to premier soon at TIFF, and ahead of that EW has debuted the first images from the movie, featuring Colin Firth looking very lawyerly in Atom Egoyan’s film.

The film is about the West Memphis 3, who were convicted of the murder of three young boys in Arkansas in the mid 90s. Even before they were convicted there were accusations of the investigation being bungled and the men being railroaded.

The youths were accused of murdering the boys in a Satanic ritual, with many suspecting they had just been caught up in a panic over Satanism that was sweeping the US (and other parts of the world) at the time, with the evidence made to fit what the prosecutors wanted it to, rather than what it did.

After years of campaigning, high-profile documentaries (particularly Paradise Lost and its sequel, which had a huge impact on the case), the three men were finally released – although it should be noted that it was part of a plea deal and they weren’t exonerated.

Along with Firth, the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Stephen Moyer, Dane DeHaan, Elia Kotease, Amy Ryan and Mireille Enos also star.

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Palo Alto Trailer – James Franco’s stories go big screen

September 1, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

James Franco is a busy man. He’s acts, directs, creates art and also writes. Now some of his short stories are coming to film with Palo Alto, which stars Franco although this time he doesn’t direct. Instead those duties go to Gia Coppola (granddaughter of Francis Ford and niece of Sofia and Roman).

The film also stars Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer (son of Val) and Nat Wolff in the tale.

Here’s the description of the movie from the Telluride festival, where it will premiere: ‘“I think pain only hurts if it’s prolonged,” says one of the half-smart, half-twisted teenagers who wander trance-like though writer-director Gia Coppola’s astonishingly assured debut film, which she adapted from a story collection by James Franco. Welcome to the Bizarro John Hughes world; this is a suburban-teen comedy gone all wrong. The kids know everything about sex, substances and suicide, but can’t begin to figure out how or what they feel. Emma Roberts leads an unforgettable cast that includes Franco, 17-year-old Jack Kilmer (his father Val plays a supporting role) and Colleen Camp. Autumn Durald’s moodily sensuous cinematography is a huge asset, and Ms. Coppola’s fluid and confident direction and spot-on insights make this one of the most arresting and persuasive depictions of 21st-century American teenage experience yet put on film.’

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Russell Tovey Signs Up For Gay-Themed HBO Dramedy, Looking

August 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Just last May, Russell Tovey said it would have to be ‘something special’ for him to play a gay role, despite being gay himself. Well, now he’s found it as THR reports that he’s signed up for HBO’s gay-themed dramedy, Looking.

It’s not just Tovey’s first gay proper role, but also his first big American gig, so it really could be a game-changer for the Being Human and Tower Block star.

He joins the likes of Jonathan Groff in the series, playing ‘the recurring role of Kevin, an accomplished video game wunderkind who has achieved financial and critical success at a young age.’ The gay Kevin works closely with Groff’s Patrick.

Frankie Alvarez is also onboard for one of the main roles, playing Patrick’s best friend, Augustin, whose ego and feisty politics make it difficult for him to settle down with a boyfriend.

The show is said to be a mix of Tales From The City and Girls, following mainly gay men in San Francisco. Looking starts shooting in the next few weeks, although there’s no news yet on when it might air.

Back in May, Tovey told The Independent, “Every character I play is straight, which is unique, my agent says, because it’s not really been done before that someone who is completely out is able to play straight roles…. So for me to play gay it has to be something special, because it might actually be more of a risk. So I’m waiting for that role – I want it to be something that moves things forward.” Now he’s got it.

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ACTORS: Russell Tovey, Jonathan Groff FILMS: Looking

Kurt Russell May Join Paul Walker & Co. In Fast & Furious 7

August 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

kurt-russell Universal is keen to get the cameras rolling on Fast & Furious 7 as quickly as possible, in the hope they can get it in cinemas next summer. However before then there are some new cast members to add.

Tony Jaa signed up a couple of days ago, and now one of the other roles has gone, as Variety reports that Kurt Russell is in talks for the film. There’s no news on exactly who he will play. Jason Statham is on major villain duty, so it’s most likely Kurt will either be some sort of boss on the good guys’ side, or a hoary older petrolhead there to give the young guns a run for their money.

Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson all return, with James Wan directing. It’ll be out July 2014.

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ACTORS: Kurt Russell, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel DIRECTORS: James Wan FILMS: Fast & Furious 7

Sandra Bullock Looks Panicked In A New Gravity Poster

August 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

gravity-poster3 Yesterday George Clooney got his close-up with his own Gravity poster and now the woman who is virtually his only co-star, Sandra Bullock, has got one too. She’s certainly looking worried, but it’s little surprised considering she spends a good chunk of the film lost in space.

The movie sees George Clooney and Sandra Bullock getting into immense amounts of trouble when their shuttle is hit by debris from a satellite the Russians have been trying to decommission. Bullock is sent flying off into space, with seemingly no way to get back to Earth – especially as there are communication troubles.

It’s just premiered at the Venice Film Festival and will be in cinemas this October.

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ACTORS: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney DIRECTORS: Alfonso Cuaron FILMS: Gravity

Kathleen Turner Up To Join Jim Carrey & Jeff Daniels In Dumb & Dumber To

August 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

kathleen-turner Dumb & Dumber To is one of those ‘I’ll believe it when I see it’ movies, as it’s been talked about for so long it’s difficult to believe it’s actually going to happen. However it’s survived being dropped by New Line (it’ll now be funded independently, with Universal distributing), and a lawsuit from one of the producers of the original movie, and now it’s started casting people to join Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey.

Variety reports that Kathleen Turner is in talks to join the movie, but unfortunately there are details of who Turner will be playing. But then, little is known about the movie, other than that Carrey and Daniels are returning to play Harry and Lloyd in the follow-up to the 1994 comedy.

The Farrelly brothers are also back to direct, with plans to start shooting fairly so it can be released next year, exactly 20 years after the first film.

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ACTORS: Kathleen Turner, Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels DIRECTORS: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly FILMS: Dumb And Dumber To

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Victors Get A Banner

August 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The marketing for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is ratcheting up before the film’s November release. The latest is a banner showing off a selection of the victors of previous Hunger Games, who are forced back into the arena.

You can click on the pic above for a larger version, or head over to ComicBookMovie for a more interactive version.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.

‘THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE is directed by Francis Lawrence, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the second in a trilogy that has over 50 million copies in print in the U.S. alone. THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE opens on November 22, 2013.’

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ACTORS: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Sam Claflin, Jeffrey Wright, Jena Malone DIRECTORS: Francis Lawrence FILMS: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Robert Redford Gets Drenched In A Stormy All Is Lost Poster

August 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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Robert Redford may not make as many movies as he once did, but he’s pretty much getting the screen all to himself in the upcoming All Is Lost. Now a new poster for the movie has debuted, which you can see above.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Deep into a solo voyage in the Indian Ocean, an unnamed man (Redford) wakes to find his 39-foot yacht taking on water after a collision with a shipping container left floating on the high seas. With his navigation equipment and radio disabled, the man sails unknowingly into the path of a violent storm. Despite his success in patching the breached hull, his mariner’s intuition and a strength that belies his age, the man barely survives the tempest. Using only a sextant and nautical maps to chart his progress, he is forced to rely on ocean currents to carry him into a shipping lane in hopes of hailing a passing vessel. But with the sun unrelenting, sharks circling and his meager supplies dwindling, the ever-resourceful sailor soon finds himself staring his mortality in the face.’

It’s out in the US in October and November 29th in the UK.

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