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The Wachowskis Want Natalie Portman In JUPITER ASCENDING
As we previously reported, there are still no plot details about the upcoming Jupiter Ascending project. The only thing we know is that it is an original creation by Andy and Lana Wachowski.
And that was enough for us. For a moment.
CLOUD ATLAS Concept Art Shows the Vision of 2144 Seoul
The upcoming movie adaptation of David Mitchell’s 2004 extensive, time hopping novel Cloud Atlas has been much in the news over last year, which was altogether created in an unusual manner due to its high profile cast and directors.
The various segments of the film are being shot simultaneously, with two different units – one directed by Tom Tykwer, the other by the Lana & Andy Wachowski – with cast members including Tom Hanks, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Susan Sarandon, Ben Whishaw and Jim Broadben, each playing multiple roles in multiple time periods.
Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer Wrapped Principal Photography for CLOUD ATLAS
It all looks rather confusing. I think of the first official image from the people behind the big-screen adaptation of David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, bearing in mind that the film is a genre-hopping collection of six stories, with Tykwer directing one unit and the Wachowskis directing a second unit in parallel that each tackled three interconnected tales.
The Wachowskis Return to JUPITER ASCENDING
When someone says Jupiter Ascending, I usually think about one person I know that has Jupiter right there on her Ascendant, and has so much fun in life. Bitch!
But, thanks to Andy & Lana Wachowski, I will soon have another imagination. Because, it looks they’re back for good, and, it looks that Jupiter in their natal charts will help them (yeah, I’m talking about Astrology now) with their next big project titled Jupiter Ascending (yeah, I’m talking about a movie now).
Not much is known about the whole thing. But we’re talking about it because Wachowskis are currently occupied with casting the lead star in the movie. And obviously, this means they are hoping to start production of Jupiter Ascending by the spring of next year.
Ben Whishaw and Hugo Weaving Taking on Major Roles in Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas‘s six novella structure has been described as nesting in a Matryoshka doll fashion, a description perhaps imprecise, as the plots, themes, and especially voice and setting vary greatly. Well, the Wachowskis are collaborating with writer Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run helmer ) to adapt Warner Bros./DreamWorks’s Cloud Atlas to a movie.
Furthermore, the Wachowski siblings’ favorite Hugo Weaving, Nigerian born who last month was attached to the film, is now officially signed on. Moreover, Bright Star lead Ben Whishaw, who made his big-screen debut as the star of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (another Twyker’s directing success) is also locked in to the project.
Hugo Weaving to Join Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas adaptation, remember that one? I hope you do, because we’re here to update the whole thing! According to the latest reports, Hugo Weaving is working on the film adaptation of David Mitchell‘s book with the makers of The Matrix – Andy and Lana Wachowski!
That’s kind of official part of this report, because that’s exactly what Australian publishing house Hachette recently shared with all of us on Tweeter. Check out the rest of this report for more interesting details.
So, as we said, Cloud Atlas will be directed by the Wachowskis along with Tom Tykwer, with the budget between $80 million and $100 million.
Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis Direct Cloud Atlas
Tom Tykwer, the German director best known for his Run Lola Run is set to direct Cloud Atlas along with the Wachowski brothers.
That’s the latest news that comes straight from lovely Natalie Portman, who confirmed that it will be “a group effort.”
You already remember our previous reports about Cloud Atlas, movie that has been in development for a while now with Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman, James McAvoy and Halle Berry attached.
“I don’t know what’s going on with financing,” Portman told EW in an interview that’s not online yet.
“I read it while doing [The Wachowski produced] ‘V for Vendetta’ and I gave it to the Wachowskis and to Tom Tykwer (he shot a “Paris Je Taime” short with her around the same time).
Now they’re directing it together, the three of them. I will have some acting role in it if it happens, but probably nothing major.”
The Wachowski Brothers aid in ‘Ninja Assassin’ Filming!
Ricky Yune, who went toe-to-toe with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in The Fast and The Furious, as well as battling 007 in Die Another Day, and who recently left the upcoming Street Fighter movie, has signed on to star as the antagonist in Ninja Assassin, the Wachowskis-produced action film James McTeigue is directing, says The Hollywood Reporter. Also boarding the production are Naomie Harris as the female lead and Ben Miles.
Yune has recently spoken about the role and gives a brief hint at how this ass kicking will ensue…
“Not to give too much away, (but) my character stays within what he was brought up with, and they go up against each other,” Yune said. “I’m not a heavy. The characters are ninjas, they are assassins, and there’s this mix of morality the Wachowskis are exploring.” )
Featurette For ‘Speed Racer’
Featurette for Speed Racer shows new footage from the film along with interviews with cast and crew.
“Speed Racer” is based on the classic 1960′s Japanese animated series chronicling the aspirations of a young race car driver as he attempts to obtain glory, with the help of his family and the Mach 5, the advanced car created by his father.
