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John Hurt Joins FX’s The Strain
2 hours ago | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
John Hurt has officially joined the cast of FX Channel’s upcoming “The Strain” TV series, based on the horror trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Del Toro and Hogan are set to produce and co-write the pilot episode, which del Toro will direct. Hurt will play the pivotal role of Abraham Setrakian, who is one of the first people to try to alert the masses about the impending vampire invasion. Setrakian is described as “a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the outbreak spreads, he may be the only one with answers – if anyone will listen.” The Strain is a high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called »
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John Hurt infected with 'The Strain,' joins Guillermo del Toro's FX pilot
5 hours ago | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
FX has nabbed itself an Oscar-nominated acting legend for its high-profile Guillermo del Toro pilot, "The Strain."
Joining a previously announced cast that includes Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand and Mia Maestro, John Hurt will portray Professor Abraham Setrakian in the pilot, based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy by del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The professor is described as a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the U.S. after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism spreads, he may be the only one with answers -- if anyone will listen.
Stoll stars as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in NYC. As the plague takes over the city, Eph, Abraham and a motley crew of everyday New Yorkers (including Maestro as Dr. Nora »
- editorial@zap2it.com
John Hurt Reunites With Del Toro for The Strain
7 hours ago | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
John Hurt has been cast in The Strain, the pilot based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy from Academy Award®-Winning Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and Author Chuck Hogan. Hurt joins the previously announced Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Mia Maestro, Richard Sammel, Lauren Lee Smith, Jonathan Hyde and Miguel Gomez.
Hurt will portray Professor “Abraham Setrakian,” a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the outbreak spreads, he may be the only one with answers – if anyone will listen.
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John Hurt joins Guillermo del Toro's 'The Strain' pilot
7 hours ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
John Hurt has joined the cast of The Strain, the upcoming FX pilot based on the vampire novel trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The 73-year-old British actor, who previously worked with del Toro on 2004′s Hellboy, will play holocaust survivor and professor Abraham Setrakian.
“I am incredibly happy to be reunited with John, who is one of the greatest actors in the world and one of my favorite people ever,” del Toro, who is set to direct and co-write the pilot, said in a statement. “Chuck and I always visualized him while writing The Strain novels and »
- Katie Atkinson
FX's The Strain Pilot Adds Merlin's John Hurt
7 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
John Hurt is planning to sink his teeth into The Strain, FX’s vampire-virus pilot.
Hurt will play Professor Abraham Setrakian, a Holocaust survivor who emigrated to America after World War II. His character runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem and may be the only one with answers once the bloodsucking virus breaks out.
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The project will serve as a reunion for director/co-writer Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and Hurt, who appeared in del Toro’s Hellboy films.
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- Kimberly Roots
John Hurt Reuniting with Guillermo del Toro for FX's The Strain
7 hours ago | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
FX's adaptation of horror novel The Strain just gained some mega star quality as Oscar nominee John Hurt has been tapped as the co-lead opposite Corey Stoll and Mia Maestro in the network's high-profile drama pilot.
Guillermo del Toro will direct "The Strain" pilot from a script he co-wrote with Chuck Hogan, who also co-authored the books with him. Carlton Cuse ("Lost," "Bates Motel"), who helped develop the adaptation, executive produces alongside del Toro and will serve as showrunner, overseeing the potential series with del Toro. Hogan and del Toro’s longtime manager/producing partner Gary Ungar also serve as exec producers of the project, produced by FX Prods. Kevin Durand, Richard Sammel, Lauren Lee Smith, Jonathan Hyde, and Miguel Gomez co-star.
Per Deadline, Hurt, who first worked with del Toro in his 2004 feature Hellboy, will portray Professor Abraham Setrakian, a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States »
- The Woman In Black
FX casts John Hurt in Guillermo del Toro's The Strain
7 hours ago | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
John Hurt has joined Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Mia Maestro, Richard Sammel, Lauren Lee Smith, Jonathan Hyde and Miguel Gomez in The Strain, as a series regular. Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan are set to co-write and executive produce the pilot, while del Toro will direct . Carlton Cuse is also serving as executive producer on The Strain which starts production in Toronto, September this year. The series is based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy from author Hogan »
John Hurt Joins The Cast Of Guillermo del Toro's The Strain As 'Professor Abraham Setrakian'
8 hours ago | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
Deadline reports that John Hurt has joined the cast of The Strain (FX's small screen adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's vampire novel trilogy) as 'Professor Abraham Setrakian'. They go on to describe his character as, "a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the outbreak spreads, he may be the only one with answers – if anyone will listen." Hurt will be the co-lead opposite Corey Stoll and Mia Maestro. "I am incredibly happy to be reunited with John, who is one of the greatest actors in the world and one of my favorite people ever," said del Toro. "Chuck and I always visualized him while writing The Strain novels and he is absolutely perfect for the part!" The series has a pilot order (which will be helmed by the Pacific Rim »
John Hurt To Co-Star In FX Pilot ‘The Strain’
8 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Exclusive: Oscar-nominated actor John Hurt has been tapped as the co-lead opposite Corey Stoll and Mia Maestro in FX‘s high-profile drama pilot The Strain, from Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse, which is being eyed for a 13-episode pickup. The high-concept thriller, directed by del Toro from a script he co-wrote with Chuck Hogan based on their vampire novel trilogy, tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Stoll), the head of the Centers for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. Hurt, who first worked with del Toro in his 2004 feature Hellboy, will portray Professor Abraham Setrakian, a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the U.S. after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the outbreak spreads, he may »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
FX Casts John Hurt in The Strain
18 hours ago | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
FX has cast two-time Academy Award-nominated actor John Hurt in "The Strain," the pilot based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy from Guillermo del Toro and author Chuck Hogan. Hurt joins the previously announced Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Mia Maestro, Richard Sammel, Lauren Lee Smith, Jonathan Hyde and Miguel Gomez. Hurt will portray Professor Abraham Setrakian, a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the outbreak spreads, he may be the only one with answers . if anyone will listen. "I am incredibly happy to be reunited with John, who is one of the greatest actors in the world and one of my favorite people ever,. said del Toro. .Chuck and I always visualized him while »
DVD Review - Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie (2010)
16 June 2013 11:16 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie, 2010.
Directed by Martyn Pick.
Featuring the voice talents of Terence Stamp, John Hurt, Sean Pertwee, Steven Waddington, Donald Sumpter and Johnny Harris.
Synopsis:
A novice squad of battle-hungry 'Ultramarine' warriors investigate a mysterious disturbance on an alien world.
Based on a screenplay by Marvel and Games Workshop mainstay Dan Abnett and directed by Martyn Pick, Ultramarines takes place within the popular Warhammer 40,000 universe, a dystopian nightmare in which genetically enhanced warriors battle savage aliens for control of what remains of civilization. The titular Ultramarines are a chapter of 'Space Marines', super-humans engineered and prepared from birth to defend the last remnants of humanity at any cost.
From the opening scene onwards, it is clear that Ultramarines is a film primarily for existing fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, rather than an attempt to pull new audiences in to what enthusiasts call 'The Hobby.' Games »
- Flickering Myth
Snowpiercer International Trailer
15 June 2013 3:40 PM, PDT | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Description: The film is set in a future where, after a failed experiment to stop global warming, an ice age has killed off nearly all life on the planet. The only survivors are the inhabitants of the ‘Snowpiercer’, a massive train that travels around the planet and is powered by a perpetual-motion engine. Over time a class system evolves on the train, with the elites inhabiting the ‘front’ of the train and poor inhabiting the ‘back’ of the train. Tired of the poor conditions suffered by riders in the ‘back’, a revolution occurs with the riders attempting to seize control of the engine which the elites in the ‘front’ consider ‘sacred’.
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Cast: Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Jamie Bell, Alison Pill, John Hurt, Tilda Swinton, Octavia Spencer, and Ed Harris.
Release Date: Summer 2013
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- Matt Joseph
Official, Better Looking International Trailer for Snowpiercer
15 June 2013 2:36 PM, PDT | SciFiCool.com | See recent SciFiCool.com news »
The apocalypse has never looked apocalypse-ier. Check out a better quality version of the trailer for Bong Joon-ho’s “Snowpiercer”. This is the officially released trailer, so the quality is much, much better. You can practically taste the snow and the inequality. Snowpiercer is set in a future where, after a failed experiment to stop global warming, an Ice Age kills off all life on the planet except for the inhabitants of the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe and is powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. A class system evolves on the train but a revolution brews. “Snowpiercer” stars Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Alison Pill, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt, Ed Harris, Octavia Spencer, Luke Pasqualino, Ewen Bremner, Kang-ho Song, and Kenny Doughty. Coming to you sometime in 2013. »
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Giveaway - Win Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie on Blu-ray
15 June 2013 5:04 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
One of the most popular and successful wargame universes of all time, Warhammer 40,000 is explosively brought to life in the dazzling, blood-soaked CG animated movie Ultramarines, featuring the vocal talents of Terence Stamp, John Hurt and Sean Pertwee.
To celebrate the arrival of Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie from Anchor Bay, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17th, we have a copy on Blu-ray to give away to one lucky winner!
Read on for a synopsis and details of how to enter the competition:
It is the 41st Millennium, and the only force that stands between humanity and alien hordes are the Space Marines. Genetically enhanced, clad in power armour and knowing no fear, they are the angels of death. And the greatest of them are the Ultramarines. But when a select squad of scarred veterans and raw recruits responds to a distant planet’s distress beacon, they discover that »
- Flickering Myth
BBC gets middle ages spread with lavish royal saga
14 June 2013 4:03 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Swedish actor tipped for international stardom takes lead role in BBC1 series The White Queen
She has been cast as the "most beautiful woman in the island of Britain" but although she is apparently a distant relative of Sarah Ferguson, Rebecca Ferguson is in fact Swedish.
The actor will this week be introduced to BBC viewers in the lead role of The White Queen, the lavish adaptation of Philippa Gregory's Wars of the Roses novels, her first UK TV drama role.
BBC controller of drama commissioning. Ben Stephenson, is confident the 29 year-old's starring role in the series, which starts on Sunday, will be a stepping stone to a more high-profile international acting career. Since landing the BBC role Ferguson has been cast in another historical TV drama, Ridley Scott's The Vatican, and the movie Hercules: The Thracian Wars, alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Hurt.
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- Jason Deans
‘Snowpiercer’ International Trailer asks us to come aboard
13 June 2013 10:12 AM, PDT | Destroy the Brain | See recent Destroy the Brain news »
I was a huge fan of 2006′s The Host directed by Joon-ho Bong as it was a great little monster movie that had a lot of heart & humor behind it. Like many Korean filmmakers, the transition to English-speaking films is imminent. This year alone, we saw Park Chan-wook’s Stoker and Jee-Woon Kim’s The Last Stand that had major studio backing – at least in distribution. Snowpiercer is Bong’s new film which mixes a cast from his region along with John Hurt, Chris Evans & Tilda Swinton. It still doesn’t have an official release here in the States but the trailer below is promoting its release in Korea which will be in late August. The Weinstein Company is handling the Statewide distribution.
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Synopsis
The film is set in a future where, after a failed experiment to stop global warming, an ice age has killed off nearly all life on the planet. »
- Andy Triefenbach
Domhnall Gleeson: 'Doctor Who rumours are not true'
13 June 2013 7:57 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Domhnall Gleeson has denied that he is in the running to replace Matt Smith in Doctor Who.
The Irish actor was named by Starburst Magazine along with Dominic Cooper and Daniel Kaluuya as leading contenders to play The Doctor, although Doctor Who's Jenna-Louise Coleman later insisted that no decisions on casting have been made.
Cooper quickly responded by insisting that he had not been contacted by the BBC about playing The Doctor, and now Gleeson has issued a similar denial.
"There's nothing to [it]," Gleeson told RTÉ Ten. "I heard about it from my agent [who] sent me a website, [and was] laughing about the fact that people were saying that I was being talked about. I was like, 'That's lovely: my own agent is laughing at the idea!'"
He added: "So, it's not true and there's nothing you can do about people just spouting a whole load of s**te on the internet! »
What Next For Doctor Who?
13 June 2013 5:53 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Doctor Who is fast approaching its bi-centennery. For almost fifty years now, it has been the go-to show for children once they’ve been allowed to leave the dinner table; the show that has caused generations of children to hide behind the sofa or behind the sitting room door.
I’m forty, and the show still continues to enthrall me. I own an extensive range of Doctor Who related merchandise and I have the display cabinets to prove it.
Call me a big kid if you will; I am happy to own up to being a child in a grown-up body when it comes to Doctor Who. I love the show and always will.
I am too young to remember when this wonderful show – which made the impossible, possible, and prompted children everywhere to play The Doctor in the playground at lunch time – began. I was born in 1973, so about »
- Gemma Wright
Jump On Board the New International Trailer for Snowpiercer
13 June 2013 | Horror Asylum | See recent Horror Asylum news »
Bong Joon-ho's English-language debut 'Snowpiercer' has received its first international trailer ram packed with action and snow. The last remaining population of the planet are thrown together on a self perpetuating train following an unexpected Ice Age only to find theirselves swiftly engaged in an on board class revolution. The story is based upon 'Le Transperceneige' the French graphic novel penned by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette. The adaptation stars Chris Evans ('Avengers Assemble'), John Hurt ('Dr Who'), Tilda Swinton ('Vanilla Sky'), Jamie Bell ('King Kong'), Ewen Bremner ('Trainspotting'), Octavia Spencer ('The Help'), Song Kangho ('Thirst') and Ko Asung ('The Host'). No exact release date has been announced just yet but you can check out the new trailer below. »
Outstanding First Trailer for Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer with Chris Evans & Song Kang-ho
13 June 2013 3:00 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Boasting one of the finest casts of the year, Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer has long been one of the films we’ve most been looking forward to this year.
Marking the English language debut of the acclaimed South Korean director, the action/sci-fi movie is set to be released in some international territories this summer. And after recently getting a great new set of nine character posters, the first international trailer has surfaced online, and it does not disappoint.
Snowpiercer is set in a future where, after a failed experiment to stop global warming, an Ice Age kills off all life on the planet except for the inhabitants of the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe and is powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. A class system evolves on the train but a revolution brews.
Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, and Jamie Bell lead a terrific cast, starring alongside Ed Harris, »
- Kenji Lloyd
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