John Malkovich Produces a “Broken City”
John Malkovich’s Mr. Mudd company has signed a two-year first-look deal with production and financing outfit Mandate Pictures to produce at least one film a year together, reports Variety.The two companies, which teamed up on “Juno“, will next collaborate on the noir drama “Broken City“, marking their first project under the new deal.
“Broken” was penned by playwright Brian Tucker while a director hasn’t been found as of yet. Casting is expected to begin in the fall.
“Broken City” centers on a cop-turned-P.I. who finds himself thrust into the seedy backroom politics of a corrupt mayoral election.
Mandate and Mr. Mudd will attach a director and a cast in early fall.
Brand New “Mutant Chronicles” Poster
Today we have poster for the upcoming film “The Mutant Chronicles“. The film is directed by Simon Hunter and stars Thomas Jane, Ron Perlman, Devon Aoki and John Malkovich.
The story takes place in a time when the earth perilously balances on the brink of devastation as war, famine, and plague grip the age of man. A time when a menacing threat is uncovered that could destroy our world forever. The grit of World War One and modern day desperation combine to reveal a vision that is dark and moody, yet alluring. It is a militaristic nightmare…and a labyrinth of death.
“The Mutant Chronicles” is scheduled to be released December 11th 2008 (Russia), in US we don’t know yet. [Raw Studios forum]
“Burn After Reading” poster
An interesting poster for the upcoming “Burn After Reading” film has been released. It features a silhouette of a man looking through binoculars and an arm holding a gun. The tagline states: “Intelligence is relative.”
Written and directed by the Coen Brothers, this new dark-spy comedy stars Academy Award nominee John Malkovich as an ousted CIA official whose memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand) intent on exploiting their find. The film also features George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Richard Jenkins.
“Burn After Reading” will premiere at the 2008 Venice International Film Festival before arriving in theaters on September 12th.
Yellow Band “Burn After Reading” Internet Trailer
Today we have “Burn After Reading” Coen Brothers ‘R’ rated yellow band trailer, starring George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt and Tilda Swinton.
In the film, Ozzie Coxs (John Malkovich), a former CIA agent whose soon-to-be ex-wife (Frances McDormand) steals a disc containing his memoirs and accidentally leaves it at the gym where it is found by a trainer (Brad Pitt) who believes he can use the info to blackmail Cox. Clooney will play an assassin hired by the CIA to take care of the situation.
“Burn After Reading” hits theaters on September 12th, in wide release.
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Berlin Film Fest Offers Wide-Ranging Program
Films from as far afield as Iran and Japan will compete with strong Oscar contender “There Will Be Blood” for the top prize at this year’s Berlin film festival.
Twenty-one films are competing for the main Golden Bear award at the “Berlinale,” the first of the year’s major European film festivals — which runs from Feb. 7 to 17.
Contenders announced Tuesday by the festival organizers include Spanish director Isabel Coixet’s “Elegy,” based on Philip Roth’s novel “The Dying Animal,” and starring Penelope Cruz and Ben Kingsley; “There Will Be Blood,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s oil-boom epic, starring Daniel Day-Lewis; and Damian Harris’ “Gardens Of The Night,” featuring John Malkovich.
Organizers say they do not expect the Berlin festival to be hit by the Hollywood writers’ strike, which reduced the annual Golden Globes ceremony to a news conference. “We will not have a dead carpet, but a red carpet,” festival director Dieter Kosslick said, adding that Cruz, Kingsley, Malkovich, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and others are expected in Berlin.
First Picture of George Clooney From ’Burn After Reading’
After successful ’No Country for Old Men’ (Ethan and Joel Coen) fans and critics eagerly await their next movie, which happens to be ’Burn After Reading’ smart and funny comedy/drama.
In the new Coen Brothers’ film, Ozzie Coxs (John Malkovich), a former CIA agent whose ex-wife (Frances McDormand) steals a disc containing his memoirs and accidentally leaves it at the gym where it is found by a trainer (Brad Pitt) who believes he can use the info to blackmail Cox. George Clooney will play an assassin hired by the CIA to take care of the situation.
Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Writers: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich…
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