2011 Movies

Tag: Michael Hoffman

Juno Temple Replaces Dakota Fanning in GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

By Fiona | Feb 4, 2012 | Movie News (0) Comment

Juno Temple

Girls’ Night Out is an upcoming royal romantic fairytale that will be directed by Michael Hoffman and it looks that previously attached Dakota Fanning will have nothing to do with it.

According to the latest reports, Juno Temple is now on board to star as Princess Margaret while Alexandra Roach will portray her sister Princess Elizabeth (yes, that’s the current Queen Elizabeth II).

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Alan Rickman and Tom Courtenay Join Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz for Gambit

By Fiona | Mar 23, 2011 | Movie News (1) Comment

Gambit remake is coming and as usual, we’re here for a little update!

Today we learned that Alan Rickman and Tom Courtenay have joined the cast of the project which is based on the 1966 British caper comedy that starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine.

Michael Hoffman is in charge to direct the whole thing and as we previously reported, the Coen Brothers are on board as scribes.

Academy Award Winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) and Cameron Diaz are already on board to star in this story that will center on Harry Deane (Firth), a London art curator who enlists a Texas Rodeo Queen (Diaz) in a scheme to con the richest man in England.

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Cameron Diaz Joins Colin Firth for Remake of Gambit Scripted by Coen Brothers

By Fiona | Feb 2, 2011 | Movie News (0) Comment

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz will star alongside Colin Firth in an upcoming Michael Hoffman‘s remake of the 1966 film, titled Gambit.

Sounds like another big hit is coming, especially if you’re a remake-fan!

And we know that both of actors are quite busy these days – Cameron is currently starring in The Green Hornet and recently finished filming Bad Teacher, while Colin is promoting his new film The King’s Speech. But, who cares!

The Joel and Ethan Coen scripted remake of the 1966 British caper comedy that starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine will follow: “Harry Deane (Firth) is a London art curator planning an elaborate scheme to con a wealthy collector into buying a fake Monet painting.

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Colin Firth in Coen Brothers Written Gambit Remake

By Fiona | Dec 18, 2010 | Movie News (0) Comment

Coen Brothers‘ remake of action comedy Gambit is coming and Colin Firth is in talks to star in it!

Colin Firth

A remake of the 1966 action thriller film starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine will be directed by Michael Hoffman and we’re quite sure you already know the original story.

Only, this time we’re here to talk about the screenplay that was written by Joel and Ethan Coen.

So, at this moment we know that Firth “would play a cat burglar who attempts to rob a billionaire of his priceless statue.

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New “The Last Station” Trailer and Poster

By Allan Ford | Dec 25, 2009 | Movie Posters, Movie Trailers (0) Comment

Christopher Plummer, The Last Station

Take a look at these brand new trailer and poster for the upcoming The Last Station, a drama about the last year in the life of Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy.

“The Last Station” synopsis: After almost fifty years of marriage, the Countess Sofya (Helen Mirren), Leo Tolstoy’s (Christopher Plummer) devoted wife, passionate lover, muse and secretary?she?s copied out War and Peace six times…by hand!?suddenly finds her entire world turned upside down. In the name of his newly created religion, the great Russian novelist has renounced his noble title, his property and even his family in favor of poverty, vegetarianism and even celibacy. After she’s born him thirteen children!

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James McAvoy’s “The Last Station” Trailer

By Fiona | Nov 25, 2009 | Movie Trailers (0) Comment

The Last Station

The first trailer for a historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy’s struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things – “The Last Station” has been released.

Both written and directed by Michael Hoffman, the movie stars Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, James McAvoy, Paul Giamatti and Anne-Marie Duff among others.

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