Tag: Gerard Depardieu
Abel Ferrara Working on Dominique Strauss-Kahn-Inspired Project
Abel Ferrara, best known as an independent filmmaker of such films as Ms. 45 (1981), King of New York (1990), Bad Lieutenant (1992) and The Funeral (1996) is now re-teaming with screenwriter Christ Zois (New Rose Hotel) to work on a feature script partly inspired by this summer’s Dominique Strauss-Kahn affair.
Gérard Depardieu and Isabelle Adjani have been rumored to be circling characters originally based on the scandal-plagued former International Monetary fund chief and his wife Anne Sinclair and have met the director.
Mel Gibson in Negotiations for the Heist Comedy Sleight of Hand
What are your favorite caper movies – The Sting, Jackie Brown, or Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels? Maybe Brad Mirman’s comedy Sleight of Hand can become one of your favorite heist films.
Braveheart Mel Gibson isn’t officially confirmed yet, but he is in talks to join the cast that already includes Gerard Depardieu, Kiefer Sutherland, Til Schweiger, Thomas Jane, Johnny Hallyday, Jon Lovitz, Eric Cantona, Jean Luc Couchard, Nora Arnezeder, Patrice Cols and Giancarlo Giannini.
Tobey Maguire Joins Ang Lee’s Life of Pi
Casting update! This time, we’re here for Ang Lee’s upcoming adaptation of Booker Prize winning novel by Yann Martel’s, titled Life of Pi. According to the latest reports, Tobey Maguire will star in the movie that is currently shooting in India, where he will star alongside Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain and Gerard Depardieu.
No surprise at all, we already know the pair first worked together on The Ice Storm. So, there’s no doubt they make a good team together.
But, it looks that Maguire is on board for a smaller role this time. Apparently he will play the reporter in a bit role consisting of several days worth of work. Sharma is set to star as a 16-year-old Indian boy, while Khan is playing the adult Pi, who is being interviewed by a Maguire’s character.
Gerard Depardieu, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain and Tabu Join Ang Lee’s Life of Pi
We already wrote about Ang Lee’s upcoming project, Life of Pi, so you’re familiar with some story details.
Today, we’re here for a little casting update, because Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain and Gerard Depardieu have joined the cast.
They join newcomer Suraj Sharma, who will play the title role in the big screen adaptation of Yann Martel‘s bestselling novel.
Here’s the Life of Pi synopsis part:
“The son of a zookeeper, Pi Patel has an encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior and a fervent love of stories. When Pi is sixteen, his family emigrates from India to North America aboard a Japanese cargo ship, along with their zoo animals bound for new homes. The ship sinks.
Potiche by Francois Ozon, Venice Film Festival 2010
Quite interesting title, and more than interesting story from director Francois Ozon.
That’s why we’re here today to talk about the movie titled Potiche, selected In Competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
Check out the rest of this report to see why this project is already described as a “battle-of-the-sexes comedy”…
Potiche follows: “Sainte-Gudule, northern France, 1977: Suzanne is the submissive, housebound wife of wealthy industrialist Robert Pujol, who oversees his umbrella factory with an iron fist and is equally tyrannical with his children and “trophy wife.”
New International “Babylon A.D.” Trailer
A new international trailer for the upcoming Vin Diesel action flick “Babylon A.D.” has been released.
“Babylon A.D.” is directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, who last helmed Halle Berry‘s “Gothika” back in 2003. He seems to be just as popular behind the camera as he is in front. You might remember Kassovitz from “Munich,” where he played one of the Mossad agents along side Daniel Craig and Eric Bana.
“Babylon A.D.” New Pics
A new photos for the upcoming Vin Diesel action flick “Babylon A.D.” has been released.
The film is directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, who last helmed Halle Berry’s “Gothika” back in 2003. He seems to be just as popular behind the camera as he is in front. You might remember Kassovitz from “Munich,” where he played one of the Mossad agents along side Daniel Craig and Eric Bana.
“Babylon A.D.” is scheduled to hit theaters on August 29th, 2008. For all movie stills go here.
“Babylon A.D.” – Behind the scenes clip
Take a look at “Babylon A.D.” behind-the-scenes featurette.
Mathieu Kassovitz ‘s “Babylon A.D.” starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh and Gerard Depardieu will hit the theaters on August 29, 2008.
”Babylon A.D.” – New Photos
In the near future, a mercenary is charged with delivering a young woman from Russia to Canada and learns that she has been manipulated by a synthetic virus and what lies inside her could doom the human race.
