Eisenberg, Timberlake And Garfield In Fincher’s “Social Network”
David Fincher and Columbia Pictures revealed the lead cast for “The Social Network,” new Fincher’s movie – Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake and Andrew Garfield.
Eisenberg (“Adventureland,” “Zombieland”) will play Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Timberlake will play Sean Parker, the Napster co-founder who became Facebook’s founding president.
Garfield (”Red Riding Trilogy,” “Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”) will star as Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder who fell out with Zuckerberg as the social network became a financial juggernaut.
David Fincher’s “The Social Network” In Works
Earlier we wrote about David Fincher’s new movie,”The Social Network,” which is about the formation of Facebook.
“The Social Network” has been given the greenlight from Columbia Pictures and will start shooting this year. The production will start in October.
Fincher (”Se7en,” “Zodiac,” “Panic Room,” “Fight Club,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button“) will direct from the script by Aaron Sorkin.
Sorkin’s script is based on on Ben Mezrich’s (“Bringing Down the House”) book, “The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal.“
Scott Rudin, Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti are producing. No cast announcements have yet been made.
The film will focus on the evolution of Facebook from its 2004 creation on the Harvard dorm where Mark Zuckerberg and his roommates created the immensely-popular social networking website with more than 200 million members.
David Fincher To Direct Facebook Movie
Columbia Pictures is in advanced talks with David Fincher (”Se7en,” “Zodiac,” “Panic Room,” “Fight Club,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button“) to direct “The Social Network” (working title) the movie about the formation of Facebook.
The script written by Aaron Sorkin is based on Ben Mezrich’s upcoming book, “The Accidental Billionaires,” which is set to be released this summer. Mezrich also wrote the book, “Bringing Down the House,” that the recent film “21″ was based on.
The film will focus on the evolution of Facebook from its 2004 creation on the Harvard dorm where Mark Zuckerberg – reportedly to be played by either Michael Cera or Shia LeBouef – and his roommates created the immensely-popular social networking website with more than 200 million members.
Rumors circulating about the plot of Mezrich’s upcoming book suggest that Zuckerberg will be portrayed in a negative light. However, Facebook reportedly isn’t too pleased about the book’s debut. Officials from the social networking giant have refused to comment publicly about the book, and have warned employees not to speak to anyone connected to the film’s development.
Here’s the summary of Mezrich’s latest book “The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal“:
James Cameron to Direct “Heavy Metal”
The remake of “Heavy Metal” is attracting some major names. James Cameron will co-executive produce and possibly direct a segment of the upcoming “Heavy Metal” anthology movie.
Producer Kevin Eastman tells Film School Rejects:
“I’ve got breaking news that David Fincher and James Cameron are going to be Co-Executive Producers on the film. Fincher will direct one. Cameron will direct one. Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) is going to direct one and Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy) is going to. Mark Osborne (Kung Fu Panda) and Jack Black from Tenacious D are going to do a comedy segment for the film. Three other directors have agreed but we haven’t signed them, but they’re equally as jaw-dropping. So we’re on cloud nine to be working with such an amazing amount of talent.”
The movie is a reboot of the original 1981 animated film, from executive producer Leonard Mogel, who was also the publisher of Heavy Metal magazine, the adult fantasy publication.
“Heavy Metal” is now waiting on a studio (Paramount Pictures) to step forward and fund it.
Cate Blanchett And Brad Pitt In The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
On Sunday, December 14, American Film Institute (AFI) have announced their selections for the top ten of most outstanding motion pictures in 2008. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is one of them. “Benjamin Button” also is in top at the Golden Globes with five nominations. We’ve got today great posters and photos from the movie.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” directed by David Fincher is adapted from the classic 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Daisy (Cate Blanchett). And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button International Trailer
Here’s the new international trailer for Brad Pitt’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” from director David Fincher, based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” also starring Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, Julia Ormond. The movie will hit theaters on December 19, 2008.
For more trailers, photos, posters and movie info go to “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” FF Movie Page
Three New “Benjamin Button” Posters
A new posters for the upcoming “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, have been released.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The film is directed by David Fincher, (Se7en, The Game, Fight Club, Zodiac). The screenplay was penned by Oscar winner Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, The Horse Whisperer, Spielberg’s Munich, The Good Shepherd). This story was originally adapted from a short story written by legendary writer F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1922.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 25th.
New “Benjamin Button” TV Spot and Poster
A new TV spot for the upcoming “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, has been released. Poster is already showing up in some theaters and Defamer snapped this photo at a recent multiplex screening and features a shot of Pitt’s face with all the text shown backwards to symbolize the film’s plot.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The film is directed by David Fincher, (Se7en, The Game, Fight Club, Zodiac). The screenplay was penned by Oscar winner Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, The Horse Whisperer, Spielberg’s Munich, The Good Shepherd). This story was originally adapted from a short story written by legendary writer F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1922. Continue Reading…
Brad Pitt’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” New Photos
Take a look at the new photos from “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” directed by David Fincher. The movie is adapted from the classic 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The movie also stars Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will hit theaters on December 25, 2008.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button TV Spot
TV spot for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button directed by David Fincher is online. The movie is adapted from the classic 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button also starring Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond. Continue Reading…
