Category: Film

  • James Franco Official Rise of the Apes Photo

    The workaholic actor James Franco is a busy man who is apparently starring in several upcoming films, one of which is Rise of the Apes, a prequel to Planet of the Apes. JoBlo released an official photo featuring Franco as the main character Will Rodman.

    Rodman is a scientist who makes a breakthrough while researching the development of intelligence in an ape test subject. The ape’s name? Caesar. Yes, the same ape who led a war against humankind. Andy Serkis will portray Caesar via motion-capturing.

    James Franco has the acting chops as a lead actor, as evident by his recent film 127 Hours. And I must admit that Rise of the Apes is beginning to pique my interest. It releases this November.

  • Peter Stormare Joins Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

    Joining Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton and Famke Janssen in Paramount’s and MGM’s Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters is actor Peter Stormare. He will portray the antagonistic town sheriff Berringer.

    Stormare is known for his performances in Fargo as one of the kidnappers, as John Abruzzi in the television series Prison Break, and as Lucifer in Constantine — not to mention the Russian Cosmonaut Lev Andropov in Armageddon.

    Stormare is charismatic and is a great addition to the cast of Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. And he will probably steal the scene too.

    (Deadline)

  • Sucker Punch Propaganda Posters

    Just after the third trailer for Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch dropped, posters for each character has hit the net. And just like the movie, the posters are stylistic; they’re designed as retro-propaganda with double entendre taglines. Sucker Punch is gonna be a blast.

    You can view the other posters HERE.

  • New Sucker Punch Trailer Hits

    The third trailer for Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch released, and it’s visually stunning. There’s a heavy fantasy element, which is a welcome change after a series of realistic movies. There’s guns, swords, Nazi, samurai, zeppelins, fighter planes, robots and dragons — just to name a few.

    There’s a definite anime influence, and it reminds me even more of Casshern. Though Casshern had parts that lagged, its look was gorgeous. Snyder has a better grasp on pacing, so Sucker Punch is bound to be an aesthetically pleasing rollercoaster.

    Sucker Punch hits theaters March 25, 2011.

  • Oz, The Great and Powerful Casting and News

    Sam Raimi’s prequel to the 1939 Wizard of Oz is taking form with actors James Franco and Mila Kunis cast. The name of the film? Oz, The Great and Powerful.

    The premise will tell the origins of the Wizard and the witches of Oz. So far there’s been word on the witches of the North, the East and the West — it’s not known if the Good Witch of the South makes an appearance in the new movie (she wasn’t included in the 1939 film).

    James Franco is cast in the lead role as the Wizard himself, while Mila Kunis is cast as the Wicked Witch of the West, Theodorah.

    Former playwright David Lindsay-Abaire is penning the screenplay for Oz, The Great and Powerful.

    Franco and Kunis are a joy to watch onscreen, and it’ll be interesting how Raimi will interpret the story.

    (Vulture)

  • Second Trailer for Thor is Out

    The second trailer for Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth released yesterday. It further displays Thor’s personality; he’s egocentric, demanding, theatrical and — well, he is what you would expect from Thor. Hemsworth shows a lot of potential as the god of thunder. (What a coincidence — I just heard thunder)

    Thor is out May 6, 2011.

  • Iron Man 3 Finds its Director in Shane Black

    Jon Favreau has stepped down from directing Iron Man 3 to sprearhead Disney’s Magic Kingdom film. So who’s going to wield Robert Downey Jr’s witty charm? Writer and director Shane Black has taken over the director seat for Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3.

    Black and Downey are no strangers to each other — Black co-write and directed the movie Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which helped restart Downey’s acting career. And let’s face it: the snappy and witty dialogue in that film is a perfect fit for the persona of Tony Stark.

    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was a thoroughly entertaining film, though it hasn’t showcased the grand action scenes that Iron Man will call for. But who knows? Marvel Studios has been taking chances since the first Iron Man, and they have yet to disappoint.

    Robert Downey Jr. is the embodiment of Tony Stark, but if Marvel Studios lets Shane Black co-write as well, then Iron Man 3 has a huge chance to topple over the first film.

    (Deadline)

  • Mary Elizabeth Winstead Cast in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

    Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) joins Timur Bekmambetov’s film adaptation of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Winstead will play Mary Todd; co-starring with Benjamin Walker, who will portray Abraham Lincoln.

    Winstead was entertaining in prior roles — especially in Scott Pilgrim and Sky High — she’ll be a great addition to the cast of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

    (Heat Vision)