Archive for February, 2009
Ang Lee To Head Venice Film Festival Jury
Director Ang Lee (”Hulk” from 2003, “The Hire: Chosen,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon“) will head Venice Film Festival jury this year.
Ang Lee twice won the Venice Film Festival’s prestigious Golden Lion award.
The Taiwanese-born director won the award in 2007 for “Lust, Caution,” and in 2005 for “Brokeback Mountain,” for which he also won a best directing Oscar.
His next movies are “Taking Woodstock” and “A Little Game.”
The festival made the announcement Friday. Last year’s jury was headed by German film director Wim Wenders.
Venice Film Festival will be held September 2-12, 2009.
Third “Twilight” Film Gets Release Date, New Director
Entertainment Weekly is reporting the rumor that Drew Barrymore is in the the line-up of potential directors for the third installment of Stephenie Meyers‘ teen-blood-lust-romance series, Eclipse. The actress recently wrapped production on her directorial debut, “Whip It“, (starring Ellen Page) which is slated to open later this year.
Catherine Hardwicke turned down the second film from the massively successful Stephenie Meyer franchise because she didn’t have enough time or money.
Earlier, it has been reported that since “Eclipse” release date is too close to “The Twilight Saga’s New Moon” and the two movies won’t be shot back-to-back, director Chris Weitz won’t have enough time to direct the two films as he will be in post-production on the first “Twilight” sequel when “Eclipse” starts the lensing. Hence, the third “Twilight” film should look for another director to do the job. But, so far, no one has been attached to the directing part.
Based on the third book in Stephenie Meyer’s vampire drama saga, “Eclipse” will tell the time when Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. Amidst the danger, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, with the knowledge that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf.
“The Twilight Saga’s New Moon” will be released on November 20th, 2009 and “The Twilight Saga’s Eclipse” will follow only seven months later on June 30th, 2010.
Brand New Photo From J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek
Thanks to TotalFilm.com, we now have new photo from the upcoming J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” featuring a shot of Kirk and Spock coming face to face with villain Nero on the Bridge’s video screen.
Check out the photo in higher resolution on TotalFilm.com
Star Trek stars John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy.
The film is set to be released May 8, 2009.
Check out “Star Trek” Movie Page for more info about the movie.
Franklyn Clip And New Poster
Check out the clip and new international poster for dark fantasy film “Franklyn” which stars Eva Green, Bernard Hill, Sam Riley and Ryan Phillippe.
“Franklyn, “the first feature film by writer/director Gerald McMorrow, had its premiere at the London Film Festival (16 October 2008) and it opens in UK theaters today.
At this point, the movie does not have a domestic release yet.
Antonio Banderas Joins New Woody Allen Film
After successful “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and “Whatever Works,” which will be released in June, Woody Allen starts a new still-untitled project.
Antonio Banderas has signed on to star in the film, joining the already-announced Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins and Naomi Watts.
Freida Pinto, “Slumdog Millionaire” discovery, has also signed up for Woody Allen’s latest film. His film will mark the first post-”Slumdog” project for the Indian-born model-turned-actress.
This will be Banderas’ first collaboration with Allen.
Plot details have been kept under wraps for the film.
The film is slated to start production this summer in London.
Win A Chance To Be In “The Twilight Saga New Moon”!
Have you always wanted to be in a “Twilight” movie? Would you love to stand next to Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner or Ashley Greene? Well, now’s your chance!
Summit Entertainment has officially opened a contest this week where you can win a walk-on role in “The Twilight Saga’s New Moon“.
All you need to do to enter is submit a one-minute video of yourself. Explain why you deserve to be in “New Moon” and you could win a part in one of the most anticipated sequels of 2009. You’ll win a trip to the set of “The Twilight Saga’s New Moon” and a chance to appear in the film. You must be at least 14 and a resident of the U.S. or Canada.
Go here to read all the rules. You can enter the contest at TwilightTheMovie.com. Good Luck to everyone!
Duplicity New Poster
New poster for the upcoming thriller “Duplicity” written and directed by Tony Gilroy has been revealed.
The plot finds a pair of former spies, Julia Roberts as an ex-CIA operative and Clive Owen as a one-time MI6 agent. They are now working at two rival multinational corporations. When their companies are battling to be the first to patent the formula for a product, they are forced to get dirty with their tactics.
“Duplicity” which stars Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson, Rick Worthy and Paul Giamatti will hit theaters on March 20, 2009.
Take a look at “Duplicity” trailer and photos from the movie here
