Percy Jackson and the Olympians Review
Percy Jackson & the Olympians sounds like an Otis Redding cover band. It is, instead, an unofficial cover of the Harry Potter franchise. “The Lightning Thief,’’ the first film in what its makers at 20th Century Fox almost certainly hope will become a series, features a New York teenager named Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) who’s introduced to a world of magic, demons, and special effects. Very little of it is as persuasive or enveloping as its beloved English counterpart. But it works very hard to distract 11-year-olds from thinking about the November arrival of “The Deathly Hallows.’’
Based on the popular teen novels written by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is hoping to catch on like Harry Potter at the theaters, so much so the director of the first two Potter features, Chris Columbus, duped Fox into hiring him for the gig. However, Fox must have forgotten this was the same guy that directed I Love You Beth Cooper for the studio only a year ago, proving his talents do have limits, as does the filmed version of Percy Jackson.
Telling the story of its title character, played by 18-year-old Logan Lerman — a gifted young actor who had an excellent turn in My One and Only — we learn early on Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon, but as it turns out the Gods aren’t the stay at home type of parents and Percy has no idea who is father is. This origin story of sorts finds its footing as Zeus’s lightning bolt is stolen (not exactly sure how that happens), and the King of the Gods places the blame on his nephew Percy and has given him 14 days to return it or a war of the Gods will begin. Scary right? I mean, warring Gods can’t be good and it’s represented in the film by a big scary rain cloud (sans lightning of course)…read more [RopeOfSilicon]
Six New Percy Jackson & the Olympians Images
Check out the six new images for “Percy Jackson & the Olympians.”
The fantasy-adventure stars Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Keener, Kevin McKidd, Joe Pantoliano, Uma Thurman and Ray Winstone.
Poseidon’s son, a 12 year old boy, sets out on a quest in present-day America to rescue his mother, return Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt and prevent a civil war from erupting among the gods. Based on Rick Riordan’s book. The film is based on the first novel in Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series.
Percy Jackson is directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) and will be released to theaters on February 12, 2010.
Brand New Percy Jackson and the Olympians Promo Posters
20th Century Fox has provided us with the new promo posters for “Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief“
The film is based on the first novel in Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series. Trouble-prone teen Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out school – but that’s the least of his problems. The gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters seem to have walked out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology texts and into his life – and they’re not happy. Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, Percy and his friends must embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true thief, save Percy’s family, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
First TV Spot For Percy Jackson & The Olympians
Chris Columbus’ new movie “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening Thief” hits theaters on February 12th, and 20th Century Fox has begun airing television spots for the film.
Synopsis: It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy’s mother. As Percy adapts to his newly discovered status as a demi-god (his father is Poseidon), he finds himself caught between the battling titans of Mt. Olympus. He and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy’s mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
“Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief” Movie Trailer #2
Today we have the second trailer for the upcoming epic, “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening Thief.”
The film is based on the first novel in Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series. The story revolves around a ‘troubled’ 12-year-old boy, Percy Jackson, who discovers that he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon during a field trip to a museum in New York City.
“The Lightning Thief” stars Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson. Lerman played “Bobby McCallister” in the television series “Jack & Bobby.” The film also stars Uma Thurman as Medusa, Rosario Dawson as Persephone, Kevin McKidd as Poseidon, Pierce Brosnan as Chiron, Sean Bean as Zeus and Steve Coogan as Hades.
The Lightening Thief Trailer, Posters and Photos
Below we have trailer, posters and photos for the upcoming epic, “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening Thief.”
Synopsis: It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy’s mother. As Percy adapts to his newly discovered status as a demi-god (his father is Poseidon), he finds himself caught between the battling titans of Mt. Olympus. He and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy’s mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
“The Zookeeper” Cast
Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone, Adam Sandler, Cher, and Judd Apatow are set to voice the animals in MGM’s live-action comedy “The Zookeeper,” which stars Rosario Dawson and Kevin James.
Jim Breuer, Faizon Love and Bas Rutten round out the voice cast.
The film centers on zoo animals trying to teach the keeper their methods of dating and mating to help him win back the woman of his dreams.
Sandler will voice a capuchin monkey, Cher a giraffe, Favreau a bear, Stallone a lion and Apatow an elephant.
Frank Coraci will direct from a script by Jay Scherick and David Ronn, James, Rock Reuben and Nick Bakay.
Shooting will start in late summer for an Oct. 8, 2010, release.
Mickey Rourke’s “Killshot” Trailer and Poster
The Weinstein Co. released a brand new trailer and poster for its upcoming film, “Killshot.”
From Academy Award® nominated director John Madden (“Shakespeare in Love”) comes Hossein Amini’s wry adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s best-selling crime novel. The beautiful Carmen Colson (Diane Lane) and her husband Wayne (Thomas Jane) become entangled in a scam with a bumbling, small time con artist (Joseph Gordon Levitt) and his over-the-hill hit man partner the blackbird (Mickey Rourke). Ultimately, it all comes down to one wife, one husband, two killers… and one lethal killshot.
Starring Diane Lane, Thomas Jane, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosario Dawson and Mickey Rourke.
“Killshot” is scheduled to hit theaters on January 23rd. Continue Reading…
Seven Pounds Review
“Seven Pounds,” which reunites Will Smith with Gabriele Muccino (who directed him in “The Pursuit of Happyness”), begins with a series of riddling, chronologically scrambled scenes. A man calls 911 to report his own suicide. He badgers a blind call-center employee – whom we suspect will be a significant character, since he’s played by Woody Harrelson – with complaints and insults. He embraces a lovely woman in an even lovelier beach house. He visits a nursing home where he terrorizes an administrator and comforts a resident.
For a while it is pleasant enough to contemplate these loose ends, and to tease from them the possible contours of a story. It is never unpleasant to watch Mr. Smith, who likes to play peekaboo with his charm, hiding it now and then behind fleeting shadows of anguish or malice. The music (Angelo Milli’s score and a handful of emotive pop songs) combines with the deep colors of Philippe Le Sourd’s cinematography to summon up intensities of sentiment not yet arrived at by the narrative, creating an interesting frisson of suspense. After a while, though, as the pieces of the puzzle snap together, curiosity gives way to incredulity…full story [The New York Times]
Within the movie’s first 20 minutes, it becomes clear that Ben is auditioning candidates — but for what? It appears he wants to make sure these candidates are really nice people, deserving of whatever largess he has the power to bestow upon them. Perhaps he’s running his own version of the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes? But unlike Ed McMahon, he’s not going to show up at just anyone’s house with that big fat check.
As I think more about the plot, I can barely believe I’m not making it up. In fact, I wish I were making it up. But “Seven Pounds” — which was written by Grant Nierporte and directed by Gabriele Muccino — is all too real. Muccino directed Smith in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” a deeply affecting picture (based on a true story) about a guy who can’t make enough money to keep a roof over his head and that of his child, but who, after just squeaking into a stockbroker-training program, is able to turn his life around. The picture conveyed how easy it is to hit a few bad breaks and suddenly find yourself living close to the edge, even in the so-called land of opportunity. And Smith’s performance was piercing partly because he’s simply so winning as a performer: If the most likable guy on Earth can nearly slip off the edge of it, then the rest of us had better be wary. (I’m wondering how “The Pursuit of Happyness,” made in 2006 and set in the 1980s, would look now, given the terrifying state of our economy, but I’m not sure I can bring myself to watch it.) …full story [Salon.com] Continue Reading…
15 Photos and 3 Clips from Seven Pounds
Sony Pictures has revealed three brand new TV spots and photos from “Seven Pounds.” Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson also starring in the movie which Gabriele Muccino is directing from a script by Grant Nieporte.
The emotional story of a man who will change the lives of seven strangers Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is deeply depressed after the death of his wife, and guilt-ridden for mistakes from his past. He decides to kill himself, but to also help seven struggling individuals before doing so. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with an heart condition, he falls in love with her, complicating his plans of suicide.
“Seven Pounds” arrives in theaters on December 19, 2008. Continue Reading…
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