Helen Mirren Joins “Red”
Helen Mirren has joined the cast of “Red,” big screen adaptation of the WildStorm/DC Comics book.
The movie will also star Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman.
The “Red” comic book was written by noted author Warren Ellis and illustrated by Cully Hamner.
It focuses on Paul Moses, a retired CIA operative that is forced back into the espionage game after he is betrayed by the government he had dedicated his life to protect.
Bruce Willis plays Moses in the film, while actor Morgan Freeman plays the CIA higher-up that orders the execution of Moses.
There’s no word on who exactly Mirren will be playing
Surrogates Review
In “Surrogates,” FBI agents (Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell) investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves—fit, good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles—enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The murder spawns a quest for answers: in a world of masks, who’s real and who can you trust?
Willis still takes a beating better than any action star in the business. But there are really only two significant action sequences in what’s otherwise a murder mystery set in a future world. Oh, and pretty much everyone now owns a surrogate robot body—usually a blandly prettier version of themselves—through which they can live vicariously, feeling everything good that the surrogate experiences, but insulated from any damage it might sustain…read more [Comcast]
Bruce Willis In “The Expendables”
Bruce Willis confirmed that he will shoot a cameo for “The Expendables” in an interview with MTV.
Willis will soon join Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger to shoot a very special scene for the action movie.
He confirmed that the scene will involved himself, Arnold and Sly together on camera. “That’s the concept. That’s the plan.”
“I haven’t united with them. I’m waiting for a call from Sly about when we’re going to try and make that happen,” Willis explained
“I don’t know anything about [my character] yet, haven’t seen any pages yet,” he said. “But I’m excited about it.”
“I want to send best wishes to Sly, and the Governor of California, my old pal Arnold.”
So, Bruce Willis joins massive cast of action heroes such as Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Steve Austin, Terry Crews, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Danny Trejo, Charisma Carpenter, Curtis Jackson, Brittany Murphy and David Zayas.
“The Expendables,” written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, is about a team of mercenaries led by Barney Ross (Stallone). The team consists of Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Bao (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), and Emanuel (Mickey Rourke), who head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator.
“The Expendables” is set to release on April 23rd, 2010.
For more clips, images, posters, artworks, set photos you can go at “The Expandables” FilmoFilia Movie Page
Great “Surrogates” Posters
Recently we posted a batch of “The Surrogates” movie images. Today Walt Disney Pictures has released several posters for the upcoming Bruce Willis‘ sci-fi film “The Surrogates.” They really look good. As always, click on any of the photos to enlarge.
A science-fiction mystery is set in a future world where people stay at home all day and send out robotic versions of themselves (”the “surrogates” of the title) to do just about everything. Bruce Willis plays a detective tasked with investigating the bizarre serial killings of these synthetic stand-ins.
If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, you can watch it here
The adaptation of Rob Venditti and Brett Weldele’s graphic novel – “The Surrogates” – directed by Jonathan Mostow also stars Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Francis Ginty, Boris Kodjoe and Ving Rhames and it is scheduled to hit theaters on September 25th, 2009.
Morgan Freeman To Star In “Red”
Morgan Freeman might be starring alongside Bruce Willis in Summit Entertainment’s espionage thriller “Red.” The film is based on the WildStorm/DC Comic written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Cully Hamner.
It was a three-issue miniseries that was published in 2003 and 2004. It centers on a former black-ops CIA agent who is now living a quiet life in retirement. Things change when a high-tech assassin appears on the scene with every intention of killing him. With his secret identity compromised and his love interest in danger, the man must reassemble his old team to figure out who is out to get them.
The screenplay was written by brothers Erich and Jon Hoeber, who also adapted “Whiteout.” Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing this film but no director has been announced yet.
26 New Surrogates Pics!
Check out new pics for “Surrogates,” which is based on a graphic novel of the same name stars Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell and former Bond girl Rosamund Pike.
Synopsis: FBI agents (Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell) investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves-fit, good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles-enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The murder spawns a quest for answers: in a world of masks, who’s real and who can you trust?
”The Surrogates,” directed by Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), is scheduled to hit theaters September 25, 2009.
Second The Surrogates Poster
The second official poster for the upcoming Bruce Willis sci-fi film “The Surrogates” which features a shot of Willis with multiple robotic clones of himself below has hit the web.
A science-fiction mystery is set in a future world where people stay at home all day and send out robotic versions of themselves (”the “surrogates” of the title) to do just about everything. Bruce Willis plays a detective tasked with investigating the bizarre serial killings of these synthetic stand-ins.
The adaptation of Rob Venditti and Brett Weldele’s graphic novel – “The Surrogates” – directed by Jonathan Mostow also stars Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Francis Ginty, Boris Kodjoe and Ving Rhames and it is scheduled to hit theaters on September 25th.
More about the movie you can find at “The Surrogates” FF Movie Page
New “Surrogates” Photo
An interesting photo from Jonathan Mostow’s sci-fi thriller “Surrogates” has been released.
The movie is a science-fiction mystery set in a future world where people stay at home all day and send out robotic versions of themselves – surrogates – to do just about everything. The adaptation of Rob Venditti and Brett Weldele’s graphic novel stars Bruce Willis as a detective tasked with investigating the bizarre serial killings of these synthetic stand-ins.
The movie also stars Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Francis Ginty, Boris Kodjoe and Ving Rhames.
”The Surrogates” is scheduled to hit theaters September 25, 2009.
More about the movie you can find at “The Surrogates” FF Movie Page
Brand New Surrogates Posters
Today we have five new posters for sci-fi thriller “Surrogates,” which is based on a graphic novel of the same name stars Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell and former Bond girl Rosamund Pike. The posters focuses on the surrogates and the fictional company and culture that’s made them so popular.
A science-fiction mystery set in a future world where people stay at home all day and send out robotic versions of themselves (”the “surrogates” of the title) to do just about everything, the adaptation of Rob Venditti and Brett Weldele’s graphic novel stars Bruce Willis as a detective tasked with investigating the bizarre serial killings of these synthetic stand-ins. Disney has been extremely coy about the marketing for the film, with viral websites and publicity events providing the lion’s share of promotion, and now we have a new poster that popped up on ScreenRant that continues that trend.
If you haven’t yet, check out the Virtual Self ARG site and pick out your own perfect outdoor robot ambassador, who can run your errands whilst you eat in bed.”Surrogates” is scheduled to hit theaters September 25, 2009.
First “Surrogates” Trailer
The first official trailer for “Surrogates,” a futuristic thriller adapted from a comic book, has appeared online.
The Surrogates | Bruce Willis
Synopsis: FBI agents (Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell) investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves-fit, good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles-enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The murder spawns a quest for answers: in a world of masks, who’s real and who can you trust?
The film, directed by Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), stars Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Francis Ginty, Boris Kodjoe and Ving Rhames.
“Surrogates” will open September 25, 2009.
