Official Synopsis for JACK THE GIANT KILLER; Production Underway in London

Warner Bros. announced yesterday that production on Jack the Giant Killer is underway in London with Bryan Singer directing.  Not a big surprise, since we saw this photo from the set in April.  But the official production announcement revealed this synopsis:Jack the Giant Killer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittin...

Official Synopsis for JACK THE GIANT KILLER; Production Underway in London

Warner Bros. announced yesterday that production on Jack the Giant Killer is underway in London with Bryan Singer directing.  Not a big surprise, since we saw this photo from the set in April.  But the official production announcement revealed this synopsis:Jack the Giant Killer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittin...

Alice Braga Joins ELYSIUM

In the eyes of casting directors, there is something very science-fictional about Alice Braga: I Am Legend.  Blindness.  Repo Men.  Predators.  Falling in line, writer/director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) will employ Braga to bring his vision of the future to life in Elysium.  (Initially there was some Braga confusion.  Deadline f...

Alice Braga Joins ELYSIUM

In the eyes of casting directors, there is something very science-fictional about Alice Braga: I Am Legend.  Blindness.  Repo Men.  Predators.  Falling in line, writer/director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) will employ Braga to bring his vision of the future to life in Elysium.  (Initially there was some Braga confusion.  Deadline f...

First Trailer for Jackie Chan Epic 1911

Jackie Chan’s next film, the historical epic 1911, is billed as his 100th feature.  This appears to be mostly marketing math to capitalize on the centennial of the subject matter, “the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen (Winston Chao) overthrew the Qing Dynasty.”  The first trailer is online, and looks suitably heroic.Chan co-direct...

First Trailer for Jackie Chan Epic 1911

Jackie Chan’s next film, the historical epic 1911, is billed as his 100th feature.  This appears to be mostly marketing math to capitalize on the centennial of the subject matter, “the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen (Winston Chao) overthrew the Qing Dynasty.”  The first trailer is online, and looks suitably heroic.Chan co-direct...

International Trailer for ONE DAY

The international trailer for One Day has been released. Directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education), the adaptation of the David Nicholls book stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. While the first U.S. trailer that was released was a little too “Lifetime Original Movie” for my liking, this international trailer seems to give a better feel for how the finished film will be....

International Trailer for ONE DAY

The international trailer for One Day has been released. Directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education), the adaptation of the David Nicholls book stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. While the first U.S. trailer that was released was a little too “Lifetime Original Movie” for my liking, this international trailer seems to give a better feel for how the finished film will be....

New Images from TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY

A couple of new images from the Cold War thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy have hit the web. Directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In), the adaptation of John Le Carre’s novel centers on semi-retired agent George Smiley (Gary Oldman) who is pulled out of semi-retirement to ferret out a Soviet mole within MI6. In addition to Oldman, the phenomenal cast includes Colin Fir...

New Images from TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY

A couple of new images from the Cold War thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy have hit the web. Directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In), the adaptation of John Le Carre’s novel centers on semi-retired agent George Smiley (Gary Oldman) who is pulled out of semi-retirement to ferret out a Soviet mole within MI6. In addition to Oldman, the phenomenal cast includes Colin Fir...