Anthony Hopkins In Arabian Nights
Legendary Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to join the cast of Arabian Nights remake!
If negotiations work out, Hopkins will play Pharotu, an evil sorcerer who killed Sinbad’s love, a mermaid, and is now amassing more magic for himself. And, maybe you already had a chance to hear that Chuck Russell (man who directed The Mask, Eraser, The Scorpion King) is in charge for directing this remake as well.
What we know about this story is that it “centers on a young commander who, after his king is murdered in a coup, joins forces with Sinbad, Ali Baba and the Genie from the magic lamp to rescue the queen, Scheherazade.”
Certified Copy by Abbas Kiarostami: Cannes 2010
Certified Copy (Copie Conforme) is Abbas Kiarostami‘s first film made outside Iran and In Competition for the Palme D’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
What’s so special about this one, and why they already call it one of the more anticipated films? Ok, we do know that lovely Juliette Binoche and William Shimell are in the movie, but we still think it’s mostly because they describe it as ”a universal story that could happen to anyone, anywhere…”
Michelle Monaghan Joins Gerard Butler In Machine Gun Preacher
And now, some action news! Michelle Monaghan has joined the fact-based drama titled Machine Gun Preacher directed by Quantum of Solace director Marc Forster.
If you are familiar with his upcoming project, then you already know Gerard Butler is in the movie as well, and he will play reformed druggie biker Sam Childers a former drug-dealing biker “who found God and became a human rights crusader for children in the Sudan.”
Ken Loach’s Route Irish Added To Cannes 2010 Lineup
Cannes again! Two days before the event, Ken Loach‘s film titled Route Irish was announced as a last-minute addition to the Cannes Film Festival 2010 Lineup and In Competition category!
Acclaimed British director who originally had intended to sit out the festival, recently changed his mind and screened the film for Cannes head Thierry Fremaux, among others.
The movie “tells the story of two ex-soldiers in love with the same woman who head to Iraq to work as private contractors”, but we think there’s even more than (simply) that. One of the most powerful questions that this movie is about to ask is: You can take the contractor out of war, but can you take the war out of the man?
Javier Bardem’s Biutiful First Poster and Photos
We’ve already talked about Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s Biutiful and we finally have a chance to show you the first poster and two photos from this movie which stars Javier Bardem.
As we know, Biutiful will be shown at this year’s Cannes Film Festival In Competition. With star power of Javier Bardem in the leading role, the public probably have more eyes on this one than on the other In Competition rivals, from the start. Biutiful is already described as Spanish-language “urban thriller.”
Robin Hood Trailer #3
In honor of Robin Hood opening this Friday, May 14th, Universal Pictures has just unleashed a brand new trailer.
Hitchcock’s Psycho Celebrating 50th Anniversary on Blu-ray
Hailed as one of the most influential suspense movies of its time, Alfred Hitchcock‘s Psycho had a profound effect on how future filmmakers made movies and shaped audience expectations for generations to come. To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of one of Universal Studios’ most treasured and prestigious films, Psycho will debut for the first time ever on Blu-ray(TM) on October 19, 2010. Fans can now enjoy a superior quality, hi-def experience when viewing this re-mastered classic. Psycho will also be honored during its landmark anniversary by the esteemed 2010 Festival De Cannes. Chosen as a Cannes Classic Selection, the film will be recognized as a restored masterwork from the past.
Meticulously restored for perfect digital picture and the purest DTS HD 5.1 digital sound, the Psycho 50th Anniversary Edition takes audiences on a thrilling journey as an unsuspecting victim (Janet Leigh, The Manchurian Candidate, Bye Bye Birdie) visits the Bates Motel and falls prey to one of the silver screen’s most notorious psychopaths – Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins, Murder on the Orient Express, Les Miserables). Featuring one of the most iconic scenes in film history – the infamous “shower scene” – Psycho continues to terrify audiences today as much as it did half a century ago.
Chatroom by Hideo Nakata – Cannes 2010
The 63rd Cannes Film Festival is coming, guys! And today we are here to have a little chat about Chatroom, new Hideo Nakata’s movie, that’s set to play in Cannes this week.
It’s already being described as “a psychological thriller about teenagers who encourage each other’s destructive behavior.” And just for a beginning, let’s mention that the film stars recent Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson and Imogen Poots. Not bad for a start? Log in then…
Toby Jones as Arnim Zola in Captain America
British actor Toby Jones will play Arnim Zola, the evil scientist and right hand man to The Red Skull in Joe Johnston‘s upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger movie.
So, he’s joining the cast that already includes Chris Evans as Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Hugo Weaving as the film’s villain Red Skull, and British actress Hayley Atwell as the Captain’s World War II girlfriend Peggy Carter.
Well, that’s some nice role for Jones. If you don’t have any idea about who Arnim Zola was, here’s a little description: “a biochemist during World War II who became one of the first human genetic engineers in history after finding papers and equipment used by the offshoot race of humanity, the Deviants. He found a ready home among the Nazi party, who saw his actions as the ability to ensure the existence of a master race.”
