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Cate Blanchett Boards Joe Wright's 'Indian Summer'

15 July 2009 2:07 AM, PDT | From Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

Back in March it was announced Joe Wright's follow-up to The Soloist would be Indian Summer based on the book of the same name by Alex von Tunzelmann. After taking to Los Angeles for The Soloist, Wright said he "was looking for something that was primarily about the British experience" for his next film and Indian Summer filled the bill focusing on the last days of Britain's colonial rule in India and the symbolic end of Britain's status as a world superpower and now Wright has found his female lead for the feature. Variety reports Cate Blanchett will star as Lady Edwina Mountbatten in a story that follows the fateful events as Britain's Lord Mountbatten, with Edwina in tow, is sent to oversee the handover of power in the summer of 1947 to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister. William Nicholson (Gladiator and Elizabeth: The Golden Age) is penning the script.

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Cate Blanchett Has An Indian Summer

15 July 2009 1:48 AM, PDT | From EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news

Fresh from a Nottingham spring spent frolicking in the forests of Sherwood, Cate Blanchett has signed up for Indian Summer, Joe Wright's period drama set in the turbulent, bloody final days of the British Empire. Set in 1947, Indian Summer sees Blanchett play Lady Edwina Mountbatten, wife of Lord Mountbatten's Viceroy of India, who helps her husband oversee the handover of power in the country to Jawaharlal Nehru. To say that this didn't go well would be understating things, with the country pitched into an unprecedented period of bloodshed and disorder. Gladiator writer William Nicholson is adapting the story from Alex von Tunzelmann's book.Blanchett rarely makes a misstep when picking her roles and she'll have plenty to get her teeth into as Lady Edwina. With an acute intelligence, hard-partying socialite lifestyle and a string of affairs, Edwina achieved fame and notoriety in her lifetime, but also went

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Cate Blanchett to star in 'Indian Summer'

15 July 2009 12:22 AM, PDT | From Hitfix.com | See recent Hitfix news

  After mixed and underrated results for the contemporary drama "The Soloist," acclaimed filmmaker Joe Wright is returning to the safe confines of period films.  The director of "Pride & Prejudice" and "Atonement" has been developing an adaptation of Alex von Tunzelmann's "Indian Summer," about the last days of British colonial rule in India in 1947.  Now, Variety reports Wright has found his leading lady in Cate Blanchett.The Oscar-winner will play Lady Edwina Mountbatten in an unrequited love story between an English noble woman and Jawaharial Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.Blanchett is currently portraying Maid Marian in Ridley Scott's...

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Cate Blanchett packs for Wright's 'Indian Summer'

14 July 2009 11:08 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Cate Blanchett is attached to star in Joe Wright's upcoming "Indian Summer," the big-screen adaptation of Alex von Tunzelmann's book of the same title.

Von Tunzelmann's story chronicles the final days of Britain's colonial rule in India, as Lord Mountbatten is sent to watch over the transition of power to Jawaharlal Nehru.

Variety reports Blanchett will play Lady Edwina Mountbatten. William Nicholson, whose credits include "Gladiator" and "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," wrote the script.

Oscar winner Blanchett was last seen in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." She is currently filming "Robin Hood" for Ridley Scott. Wright last directed "The Soloist."

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Danny Huston Joins Robin Hood

14 July 2009 2:35 AM, PDT | From Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news

Danny Huston has been very busy lately. The X-Men Origins: Wolverine actor, fresh from completing his work as Poseidon in Clash of the Titans, has joined the cast of director Ridley Scott's yet-to-be-titled Robin Hood. Huston will play King Richard, otherwise known as Richard the Lionheart.

While King Richard is often depicted as good in movies about the Robin Hood myth, Scott's version may make the character more historically accurate. Considering King Richard was more interested in the Crusades than he was being King of England, it will be interesting to see how Scott decides to present him. Luckily for Scott, Huston has made a habit of playing both villain and hero.

Scott's Robin Hood movie opens May 14, 2010. Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett star as Robin Hood and Maid Marion, respectively.

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Danny Huston Saddles Up as King Richard in ‘Robin Hood’

13 July 2009 10:49 AM, PDT | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news

Danny Huston is joining the cast of the upcoming Ridley Scott film Robin Hood, which is currently shooting in England, says the folks at The Hollywood Reporter. Huston, who was most recently seen playing William Stryker in X-Men Origins: Wolverine earlier this summer and has both Edge of Darkness and Clash of the Titans on the horizon, will step into the famous chain-mail gear of King Richard, also known as Richard the Lionheart. He will carry the torch of cinematic King Richards, one that has been carried before by Sean Connery (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), Richard Harris (Robin and Marian) and Patrick Stewart (Robin Hood: Men in Tights). Huston joins Russell Crowe, who plays the bow-wielding hero, Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian, Scott Grimes as Will Scarlet, Kevin Durand as Little John and William Hurt as William Marshall. Mark Strong will also star, with Imagine's Brian Grazer producing. Robin Hood is scheduled for release on May

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Wolverine villain cast as King Richard in Robin Hood

13 July 2009 4:01 AM, PDT | From The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news

Ridley Scott'S Robin Hood remake now has its king, with Danny Huston joining the cast as Richard the Lionheart, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, set for release on May 14, 2010, was recently revealed by star Russell Crowe to be called Robin Hood, despite many other sites saying it's 'as-yet-untitled.'

In the Robin Hood story, King Richard I went off to the Crusades, earning the Lionheart title for his exploits and leaving a power vacuum that was filled by Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Russell Crowe plays the legendary folk hero in the movie, originally scripted by Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris and Brian Helgeland and reportedly reworked by Tom Stoppard.

Cate Blanchett is Maid Marian and Matthew Macfadyen will play the Sheriff.

Huston was most recently seen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine as the nefarious William Stryker who added indestructible metal (including claws) to Hugh Jackman's title character.

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Danny Huston is King Richard in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood.

13 July 2009 2:03 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Danny Huston will join the cast of Universal Pictures' untitled "Robin Hood" film (a.k.a. "Nottingham") as King Richard who later became Richard the Lionheart. He joins Russell Crowe (The Sheriff of Nottingham), Cate Blanchett (Maid Marian), William Hurt (William Marshall), Scott Grimes (Will Scarlet), Kevin Durand (Little John), Alan Doyle (Alan a Dayle) and Mark Strong (Sir Godfrey). Oscar® winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as "Robin Hood," whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown...

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King Richard of 'Robin Hood' Found in 'Wolverine' Villain

13 July 2009 1:32 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Moving on from his villainous role in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", Danny Huston will tackle on a historical figure in "Robin Hood". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 47-year-old actor will step into the shoes of King Richard who is more commonly known as Richard the Lionheart due to his exploits during the Third Crusade.

Landing the role means he will be sharing screen with Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe, who headlines the project as the titular character. He will also join other cast ensemble that include Cate Blanchett as Maid Marion and Mark Strong as Sir Godfrey. The actor who is also credited as director is expected to shoot for his part after wrapping up on "Clash of the Titans".

Eying a May 14, 2010 U.S. release, "Robin Hood" is the working title given for the action adventure film which was once named "Nottingham". A first look at Russell Crowe's

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Danny Huston boards Scott's 'Robin Hood'

13 July 2009 12:06 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Actor Danny Huston has officially joined Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott's upcoming adventure epic "Robin Hood," which is currently shooting.

The Hollywood Reporter says Huston will play King Richard, also known as Richard the Lionheart. Crowe plays the title character. Cate Blanchett, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Vanessa Redgrave and Alan Doyle co-star in the flick.

Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris and Brian Helgeland wrote the script for "Hood," which is set for release May 14, 2010. Set photos have already appeared online.

Huston is someone who can easily play both a likable and nasty character, and I'm really looking forward to seeing him in this. His recent credits include "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People" and "30 Days of Night."

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Danny Huston Cast In Robin Hood

12 July 2009 10:41 PM, PDT | From FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news

Danny Huston is joining Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and director Ridley Scott on the set of Robin Hood, according to THR.

Huston, who appeared this year in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” as the villainous William Stryker, has been cast as King Richard (The Lionheart) in the retelling of the classic tale.

Also starring in the picture are Matthew Macfadyen, Mark Strong, Kevin Durand and William Hurt. The film gets it’s UK release on 14th May 2010. Huston has just completed filming on “Clash of the Titans,” in which he plays Poseidon.

Source: THR

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Danny Huston Joins Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood

12 July 2009 10:12 PM, PDT | From Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news

Apparently Ridley Scott didn’t need an actor for King Richard until now — THR reports that Scott’s currently in-production movie “Robin Hood”, starring Russell Crowe as the vigilante hero, has cast Danny Huston (recently in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) as King Richard. Richard is a real historical figure, and was more commonly known as Richard the Lionheart because of his exploits during the Third Crusade. They did a lot of those back in the day, the Crusades. Apparently anyone who was anyone had to go at least once, or so I’ve heard. Huston will be segueing into “Robin Hood” after wrapping up his part on Louis Leterrier’s “Clash of the Titans” remake, where he played the God Poseidon, king of the sea and fishes and all things wet. He’ll join a “Robin Hood” cast that’s headlined by Crowe as the titular character and Cate Blanchett as Maid Marion.

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Huston in the hood

12 July 2009 9:15 PM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news

  Remember that douchebag King Richard who kind of dominated the Third Crusade and became known as Richard The Lionheart because of it? Neither do I. Regardless, Danny Huston, he of "son of John Huston" fame has been cast as the legendary king in Ridley Scott's upcoming Robin Hood. As we all know, Russell Crowe is starring as the prince of thieves and Cate Blanchett is playing his beloved Maid Marian. The picture has been under a lot of scrutiny since it's inception, but...

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First Look: Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox

12 July 2009 4:33 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Wes Anderson’s next film is an animated take on Roald Dahl’s classic Fantastic Mr. Fox, and I gotta say, I’m very excited!  I’m a huge fan of Anderson (Rushmore is in my top 10 favorite films of all time), and it looks like this Fox Searchlight movie has an incredible cast, led by George Clooney as the title character.

Adapted by Anderson and co-writer Noah Baumbach (whose Kicking and Screaming is a classic 1990’s indie film), the story follows Mr. Fox as he takes a meal every night from one of three farmers to feed his family.  The farmers decide to team up to take down Mr. Fox.

 

It does seem a little bit odd that Anderson is doing an animated film as his follow-up to , but it does make sense.  Harry Selick (classic animator behind Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, and many others) provided the stop-motion sea

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First Look at 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' Found

10 July 2009 8:45 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Joblo has got its hands on an exclusive still from the forthcoming animation "The Fantastic Mr. Fox". The first image coming out of the 20th Century Fox's animation features a close-up look at titular character Mr. Fox, voiced by George Clooney, with Meryl Streep's Mrs. Fox and Bill Murray's Badger standing behind him.

First image aside, speculations surrounding the film's trailer are yet to meet any ray of light. After being rumored to be unleashed attached to "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs", the trailer is said to be let out in front of "500 Days of Summer", which will be released on July 17. However, there is a conflicting report from /Film, suggesting that the trailer won't be put out until August. Despite the uncertainty of the trailer, the brand new still is available via Joblo.

Based on the novel by author Roald Dahl, "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" centers on the clever Mr.

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First Look: Wes Anderson's Version on Fantastic Mr. Fox

10 July 2009 10:04 AM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

I know you may be thinking, why do we need a first look at this? But trust me, once you see this little photo, you'll understand why. JoBlo has scored the first look at the family from Wes Anderson's stop animation adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic Fantastic Mr. Fox. In retrospect, this seems a bit like Fox's attempt to mimic Warner Bros' Where the WIld Things Are - it's an adaptation of a beloved children's book with a very unique director and an unusual style. That said, I still like the look of this quite a bit. This photo is way too small to really get anything good from it, but my initial impressions are leaning towards the positive side! Photo removed at the request of 20th Century Fox. Sorry! Fantastic Mr. Fox features George Clooney and Cate Blanchett as the voices of Mr. and Mrs. Fox (seen

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Disney Announces Comic-Con Agenda in 3D!

9 July 2009 4:00 PM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news

Some exciting stuff coming from the mouse at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Among the very cool things we’re particularly excited about are the panels concerning Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and the reboot of Tron called Tron (at least for the moment). Also, Disney plans on having several guests to discuss these films, and the fact that they're all in 3D, including Robert Zemeckis, animation legends John Lasseter and Hayao Miyazaki, Tron reboot producers Sean Bailey and Steve Lisberger, veteran animation directors John Musker and Ron Clements and special guest director/auteur Tim Burton.

With all this, it looks to be a very interesting couple of days around the Disney booth and panels. Check out all the info from Disney’s official release:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures’ Comic-con Agenda Is Full Of “Firsts”

Directors Zemeckis, Burton To Take Part In First-ever 3D Panel;

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Tron, Alice in Wonderland, Toy Story to be featured at Comic-Con

9 July 2009 11:49 AM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news

When you think of Comic-Con in San Diego, you don’t immediately think of Walt Disney Studios making their presence known. But that’s exactly what they are doing this year. And when you think about it, two titles in particular will fit right in to the comic crazy crowds … Tron and Alice in Wonderland. Here’s the news release from Disney.

Animation greats Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter and directors Robert Zemeckis and Tim Burton will take part in their first ever Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center July 23-24. The filmmakers will be on hand to help Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures showcase a wide-ranging roster of upcoming films, including 3D juggernauts Alice In Wonderland, Tron and Disney’S A Christmas Carol, and animated gems The Princess And The Frog, Beauty And The Beast, Ponyo and the Toy Story trilogy.

Zemeckis, Burton, Miyazaki and Lasseter will take part in industry panels.

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Red Carpet: Yo, Adrien. It's Marion and Maid Marian

8 July 2009 6:00 PM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

Time for our weekly stream of consciousness trip to the red carpet to visit with random celebrities who've been walking it.

First up are two Hogwarts franchise girls. Sartorial madwoman Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix LeStrange) and the delightfully batty Miriam Margoyles (Professor Pomona Sprout) came out for the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince premiere. Helena gets a few wickedly cackling scenes in the new picture but Miriam goes entirely missing. Oh well. Next time, Miriam. What is it with out lesbian actresses that they are all so endlessly adorable? I mean Jane Lynch + Miriam Margoyles + Lily Tomlin + Fiona Shaw... it doesn't get much better than them. They're always an audience treat. But back to Helena. Sometimes I try to time travel back to the late 80s and imagine this current fate for Lucy Honeychurch (sharing a home and hairdresser with Tim Burton) and I'll tell you... it's hard to fathom.

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Megan Joins Fashionistas Cate and Marion For Couture in Paris

7 July 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Marion Cotillard kicked off Fall 2009 Haute Couture week in Paris yesterday at the Christian Dior show - get her beautiful makeup look here. She skipped out on today's Giorgio Armani Prive presentation, which brought out Megan Fox and longtime fan of the line Cate Blanchett. Megan headed to France from La just yesterday amid her verbal sparring with Transformers director Michael Bay, who apparently had her audition for the role by washing his Ferrari. Rather than dwell on that, instead Megan can look forward to Jennifer's Body as she joins the ranks of the front row fashion set. View 20 Photos › To see more from the shows just read more. View 20 Photos › Images include: Elsa Pataky, Megan Fox, Cate Blanchett, Roberta Armani, Giorgio Armani, Marion Cotillard, John Galliano

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