Tag: Spike Lee
Spike Lee’s RED HOOK SUMMER Synopsis
We finally have the official synopsis for Spike Lee‘s upcoming Red Hook Summer and I’m sure you’re going to love it.
Ok, this is not exactly some block-buster with well-known faces on a big screen but it definitely deserves our attention.
Check out the rest of this report to find out what I’m talking about.
Clive Owen, Mia Wasikowska Offered Roles in Spike Lee’s OLDBOY
Clive Owen and Mia Wasikowska were reportedly offered the two remaining leading roles in Oldboy, following passes from both Colin Firth and Rooney Mara who were first approached to take on the same roles.
Offer to play the antagonist have gone out to Christian Bale, firstly.
Colin Firth Will Not Star in OLDBOY
I’m confused. Why would anyone normal refuse to accept an offer to play a role in Spike Lee‘s upcoming remake of Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy?
Well, ask Colin Firth that question, maybe he has some good reason!
Colin Firth Offered Villain Role in Spike Lee’s OLDBOY
Oscar-winner Colin Firth has been offered the villainous role of a wealthy businessman who has a strange history with the lead character in the Spike Lee remake of Oldboy, one of the greatest crime thriller that won the Grand Prize Jury Award at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
Both Christian Bale and Rooney Mara have been the likely candidate of the psycho-thriller adaptation, but have since gone off to star in new untitled Terrence Malick project.
Spike Lee to Direct Oldboy Remake?
Oldboy remake is definitely coming. Just in case you were worried about the whole thing, we’re here to bring some great news, because according to the latest reports, Spike Lee is now in charge for the remake!
At least, he’s currently in talks to direct it, but what the hell, when someone’s in talks then he’s most probably the next helmer! And we’re happy to hear that!
As you probably remember, Mandate Pictures is behind this project, while I Am Legend writer Mark Protosevich is responsible for the script.
Once upon a time, guys from Mandate were looking at Steven Spielberg, Matthew Vaughn and Danny Boyle to take the director’s chair, but now, thanks to Twitch, we learned that Spike Lee is the new possibility.
SXSW 2009 Film Festival Lineup Announced
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce the complete lineup for this year’s Festival, March 13 – 21, 2009 in Austin, Texas. Over the course of nine days, 108 features will screen at the festival, with 54 of those having their world premieres at SXSW 2009.
Film Conference and Festival Producer Janet Pierson said:
“We couldn’t be more delighted with SXSW 2009 line-up, it’s a great continuation of the quality SXSW is known for: plenty of compelling, new filmmaking talent across all budget lines, engaging documentaries ranging from the socially conscious to the hilarious, electrifying music films, prominent Texas themes, cutting edge and smart Hollywood films, and an even greater exploration into global cinema.”
