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Scott Adkins Crowned King In Renny Harlin's Hercules 3D
9 hours ago | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
Scott Adkins, who made an insanely brutal impression in Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, has now been crowned king by director Renny Harlin. Adkins has been cast in the role of King Amphitryon in Harlin's Hercules 3D, which is now shooting in Bulgaria, which is where Hercules lives nowadays. As to the plot of this particular version of the legend, fansite Scott Adkins Fanz reports ... Myths are that During Amphitryon's absence, Alcmene (Hercule's mother) became pregnant by Zeus, who disguised himself as Amphitryon, when he visited her; she then became pregnant again by her real husband upon his return. Of these unions were born twin boys, of whom Iphicles was the son of Amphitryon, Hercules the son of Zeus. Kellan Lutz stars as Hercules;...
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New Hercules 3D Poster; Scott Adkins Joins Cast
10 hours ago | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
In addition, Twitch report that Scott Adkins will play King Amphitryon in the movie alongside Kellen Lutz as Hercules himself in the Renny Harlin directed flick which is currently shooting in Bulgaria. They've also managed to nab a bit of info on the character.. "Myths are that During Amphitryon's absence, Alcmene (Hercule's mother) became pregnant by Zeus, who disguised himself as Amphitryon, when he visited her; she then became pregnant again by her real husband upon his return. Of these unions were born twin boys, of whom Iphicles was the son of Amphitryon, Hercules the son of Zeus." Follow @RorMachine !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); »
Scott Adkins Joins Renny Harlin’s Hercules 3D
15 hours ago | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
I haven’t heard this before, but according to the guys at Scott Adkins’ fanpage Scott Adkins Fanz, the man himself has joined the cast of Renny Harlin’s upcoming “Hercules 3D”. The site has also posted two posters for the upcoming movie, which you can see below. “Hercules 3D” will star Kellan Lutz (“Twilight”) as the son of Zeus, while Adkins (“The Expendables 2″) will play King Amphitryon, who according to the Hercules legend, is the husband of Hercules’ mom Alcmene, who was impregnated by Zeus after the horny God disguised himself as Amphitryon in order to seduce her. This results in Alcmene giving birth to twin boys — Hercules, Zeus’s son, and Iphicles, Amphitryon’s son. I haven’t a clue how that works, but you know the Greeks. Wacky people, them. IMDb.com lists Liam Garrigan as playing Iphicles, so it looks like Hercules’ twin bro will be in the movie, »
- Nix
Exclusive: Johnathon Schaech Talks Dark Circles, Confirms Hercules 3D Villain Role and More
22 May 2013 7:45 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
This week Lionsgate and After Dark are releasing their indie thriller Dark Circles, which was written and directed by “Broken Lizard” alum Paul Soter.
Starring Johnathon Schaech and Pell James, Dark Circles follows brand-new parents Alex and Penny, who are suffering endless insomnia due to their new bundle of joy who isn’t able to sleep more than 15 minutes continuously. As their minds begin to crumble, both Alex and Penny begin to see disturbing hallucinations that only add to their growing paranoia and fear, ultimately forcing them to question what’s real and what isn’t around them.
Dread Central recently had the chance to hop on the phone with co-star Schaech, who is currently off filming Hercules 3D in Bulgaria for Renny Harlin and Millennium Films (more on that later on in the interview!) to discuss his role in Dark Circles, how he used a real-life childhood trauma for his performance in the film, »
- thehorrorchick
Poster for Kellan Lutz's Hercules 3D Spotted at Cannes
15 May 2013 2:59 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) is planning to begin filming his $70 million "Hercules 3D" movie in Bulgaria later this month. The film is currently being shopped to international buyers at the Cannes Film Festival, where the first poster has been spotted. Check it out below. Kellan Lutz (Twilight) is playing the title role, while Liam McIntyre ("Spartacus") will play a young army captain who becomes Hercules' most trusted battlefield companion. After an evil king deceives them, Hercules and the captain are sold into slavery and must fight side by side to earn their freedom. "Hercules 3D" is expected to hit theaters in March of 2014. Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson and director Brett Ratner are working on their own "Hercules" film, which will be released on July 25th, 2014. Poster: (click to enlarge) »
Central Europe Jumps Onto Incentives Bandwagon
14 May 2013 7:00 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
In the 10 years since Hungary introduced its production incentives, it has emerged as the leading country in Central and Eastern Europe in the race to pursue Hollywood blockbusters and upscale TV series.
Boosted by the 20% tax rebate, the local biz has been further strengthened by the opening of production facilities, such as Korda Studios, Stern Film Studio and Media Center, and Raleigh Studios.
For Hollywood producer Andy Vajna, who is also the Hungarian film commissioner, it is not just a question of price. “There’s always a cheaper place, no matter what you do,” he says. “So what we have to strive for is to be competitive on price, but unmatchable in quality.” Productions in Hungary this year include Brett Ratner’s feature “Hercules” for MGM-Paramount, and two TV series — NBCU’s “Dracula” and the pilot of HBO’s Cold War thriller “The Missionary,” in which Hungary doubles for East Berlin in the 1960s. »
- Leo Barraclough
Central Europe Jumps Onto Incentives Bandwagon
14 May 2013 7:00 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
In the 10 years since Hungary introduced its production incentives, it has emerged as the leading country in Central and Eastern Europe in the race to pursue Hollywood blockbusters and upscale TV series.
Boosted by the 20% tax rebate, the local biz has been further strengthened by the opening of production facilities, such as Korda Studios, Stern Film Studio and Media Center, and Raleigh Studios.
For Hollywood producer Andy Vajna, who is also the Hungarian film commissioner, it is not just a question of price. “There’s always a cheaper place, no matter what you do,” he says. “So what we have to strive for is to be competitive on price, but unmatchable in quality.” Productions in Hungary this year include Brett Ratner’s feature “Hercules” for MGM-Paramount, and two TV series — NBCU’s “Dracula” and the pilot of HBO’s Cold War thriller “The Missionary,” in which Hungary doubles for East Berlin in the 1960s. »
- Leo Barraclough
‘Hercules 3D’ Star Kellan Lutz Says His Hercules Won’t Have Superpowers
9 May 2013 7:36 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
It’s long been said that comic books serve as modern mythology, but if Hollywood’s recent fascination with Hercules is any indication, traditional mythology may be making a full-on comeback.
We’ve known for a while that directors Brett Ratner (X-men: The Last Stand) and Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2) are both delivering their own versions of the Greek demigod. Ratner’s film – based on the Hercules: The Thracian War comic book – has undoubtedly received more attention, given the notoriety of star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
However, Harlin’s film, dubbed Hercules 3D, has slowly picked up steam. That project recently secured Twilight star Kellan Lutz as its lead, and now – speaking to Crave Online – Lutz discusses how his take on the iconic character will differ from Johnson’s version. Here’s what ...
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- Robert Yaniz Jr.
Kellan Lutz Explains How His Hercules Film is Different from Dwayne Johnson's
9 May 2013 4:08 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
There are two "Hercules" films currently in the works, one with Dwayne Johnson and director Brett Ratner (X-Men: The Last Stand), and the other with Kellan Lutz and director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2). In a new interview, Lutz explained how his movie will be different. "I love The Rock. I grew up watching wrestling. He's such a great actor. I wish them the best. They have a great cast but the story is completely different," he explained. "[Their Hercules is] much older and our Hercules is the man's journey from being a boy to [becoming] a man, and it's very real and human." Lutz continued: "Our character goes through being love-struck and then heartbroken and then anguish and loneliness, sadness and remorse. It's really a story about a man and the journey to get back to his love. So it's not [about] a man with super powers. It's the story of what a normal »
Kellan Lutz Compares Hercules 3D to Gladiator
8 May 2013 12:22 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Next year, fans will get a double-dose of Hercules with Hercules 3D, starring Kellan Lutz, and Hercules: The Thracian Wars, starring Dwayne Johnson. During a recent interview, Kellan Lutz spoke about how the two projects are very different, even though they are based on the same character.
"I love The Rock. I grew up watching wrestling. He's such a great actor. I wish them the best. They have a great cast but the story is completely different. He's much older and our Hercules is the man's journey from him being a boy to a man, and it's very real and human. Our character goes through being lovestruck and then heartbroken and then anguish and loneliness, sadness and remorse. It's really a story about a man, a man and the journey to get back to his love. So it's not a man with super powers. A man not understanding the strengths »
- MovieWeb
/Filmcast Ep. 226 – Iron Man 3 (Guest: Matt Singer from Criticwire)
7 May 2013 10:52 PM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Dave, Devindra, and Matt Singer from Criticwire chat about the awesome directorial stylings of Renny Harlin and reflect on the decline (or lack thereof) of the American film industry. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(At)gmail(Dot)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Download or Play Now in your Browser: Subscribe to the /Filmcast: [...] »
- David Chen
Ahead or Behind Harry Potter? IM3 Opening-Weekend Box Office
5 May 2013 2:05 AM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Iron Man 3 weekend box office: Second biggest domestic debut ever? Directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr, Iron Man 3 will likely boast the second biggest opening weekend ever at the North American box office — not factoring in inflation. According to studio estimates found at Box Office Mojo, Iron Man 3 grossed $68.31m on Friday, including $15.6m from Thursday evening and midnight screenings. (Photo: Marvel / Disney’s Iron Man 3.) For comparison’s sake: Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, the previous Marvel movie featuring Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man, took in $18.7m from midnight screenings alone in May 2012; The Avengers‘ first-day gross was $80.81m. Directed by Jon Favreau, Iron Man 2 earned $7.5m from midnight screenings in May 2010; its first-day take was $51.23. Note: Iron Man 2 didn’t have the Iron Man 3 (or The Avengers) advantage of 3D surcharges, which can boost movie-ticket prices by »
- Zac Gille
"13" Was This Production's Unlucky Number
29 April 2013 9:22 AM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
There was a movie with Val Kilmer that had a similar storyline as this one. Only it had Kilmer, which is insta-points. I think it was a Renny Harlin flick, too. Anyways, 13 Eerie is like that, only with Roswell's Brendan Fehr and the impossibly sexy Katherine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps) and zombies. Michael Shanks, the James Spader knock-off from the Stargate TV series is also in the film, playing the group's instructor. Maybe I'm giving him too much credit here, but Shanks' character is a total bastard. The second he opened his mouth, I started hoping he wouldn't be around long. I love an arrogant jerk-type character in a horror movie, and Shanks fits the bill.
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- Robert Ottone
Ahead of The Avengers But Trailing Final Twilight Movie Internationally: Tony Stark Is Back
28 April 2013 3:59 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Iron Man 3: Nearly $200m at the international box office Forget the North American box office — this weekend, all eyes have been on the international market, where Iron Man 3 opened to the tune of $195.3m according to studio estimates found at Box Office Mojo. If that figure is accurate, it almost matches the film’s gargantuan (reported) $200m budget (not including marketing and distribution expenses which could easily add another $100m or more). Directed by Shane Black, and starring Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark aka Iron Man, Iron Man 3 opens in North America next weekend. (Photo: Robert Downey Jr., one assumes, in his Iron Man suit.) Iron Man 3‘s biggest international markets were the following: the U.K. with $21.5m, South Korea with $19.2m, Australia with $18.4m, Mexico with $16.1m, France with $14.7m, Brazil with $12.3m, and Italy with $11.2m. In the coming weeks, Iron Man 3 »
- Zac Gille
Jerry’s Best of Empire International Pictures!!
27 April 2013 6:39 PM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »
Hey everyone. I was relaxing last night, enjoying Scream Factory’s great release of Ted Nicolaou’s 1986 monster film Terrorvison, when I thought that it would be fun to go over my five favorite films that Charles Band’s Empire International Pictures had released during their very impressive run. Sure, they went on to form Full Moon after Empire’s end, but I’ve always been more inclined to revisit the Empire days, as I felt like those films were more ambitious and were approached better. So, here they are: My five favorite Empire movies. Read on!
*Not in any particular order*
1.) Stuart Gordon’s Re-animator (1985)
Based on an H.P. Lovecraft story, Stuart Gordon’s Re-animator isn’t just one of the best films made by Empire, it’s one the best movies made by anyone. It’s a perfect blend of humor, gore and everything that Gordon’s films are known for, »
- SMITH
Diabolical Deal: ‘Prison’ Blu-Ray from Shout Factory is only $16.
25 April 2013 4:31 PM, PDT | Destroy the Brain | See recent Destroy the Brain news »
Have you been waiting to start your Scream Factory collection? Well, right now you can pick up the Viggo Mortensen starring Prison on Blu-Ray for around $16.
This was the film that landed the director, Renny Harlin, the job for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. I personally haven’t seen the film so I won’t bullshit you and tell you it is a lost gem but I hear it is exceptionally well shot and a tense little film. Not to mention that it has special effects by John Carl Buechler. I think I might even bite at this price! To name drop some more, Jeff Zornow – from Fright Rags fame – created the cover art as well!
Let us know what you think of the film, which prior to this release could only be viewed via VHS and DVD bootlegs!
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- Andy Triefenbach
McIntyre Swaps Spartacus For "Hercules"
23 April 2013 7:01 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Liam McIntyre ("Spartacus") has been cast in a leading role in Renny Harlin's "Hercules 3D" at Nu Image/Millennium.
The story deals with a romance between the son of Zeus and the mortal princess of Crete, who was promised to his older brother despite her love for Hercules.
Kellan Lutz stars as the title character, with McIntyre as the young army captain Sotiris who becomes Hercules’ most trusted battlefield companion.
After an evil king deceives them, Hercules and the captain are sold into slavery and must fight side by side to earn their freedom.
Sean Hood, Harlin and Giulio Steve wrote the script, while Les Welden and Danny Lerner are producing. Shooting kicks off in May in Bulgaria.
Source: Heat Vision »
- Garth Franklin
Liam McIntyre Joins Hercules 3D, Production Begins Next Month
23 April 2013 5:26 AM, PDT | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Next year will serve up two big-screen interpretations of Hercules, with Renny Harlin’s Hercules 3D going toe-to-toe with Brett Ratner’s Hercules, which will star Dwayne Johnson. The former, however, is a Nu Image/Millennium production, which recently enlisted Spartacus: War of the Damned’s Liam McIntyre to play a trusted companion to the titular demi-god.
Speaking about his new cast member, here’s what Harlin had to say about McIntyre:
“He’s infinitely entertaining to watch. I am lucky to have him play military commander, Sotiris, Hercules’ best friend. Their relationship begins antagonistic and develops into a close bond, forged in battle.”
The Australian actor will join Kellan Lutz – best known for his role in the Twilight series – in the sword and sandals epic, who signed onto to play the Greek warrior earlier this month. While plot details remain under wraps at this point in time, the overarching »
- Michael Briers
Spartacus Star Liam McIntyre Joins Kellan Lutz in Hercules 3D
23 April 2013 2:11 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
"Spartacus" star Liam McIntyre has joined Kellan Lutz (Twilight) in "Hercules 3D," a new $70 million film directed by Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) that will begin filming in Bulgaria in May and then hit theaters sometime in March of next year. Lutz is playing the title role, while McIntyre will play a young army captain who becomes Hercules' most trusted battlefield companion. After an evil king deceives them, Hercules and the captain are sold into slavery and must fight side by side to earn their freedom. This is the first Hollywood feature film for McIntyre and is his first project since concluding his role on "Spartacus," which he took over after the late Andy Whitfield. »
'Hercules 3D' casts 'Spartacus: War of the Damned' star Liam McIntyre
23 April 2013 12:05 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Hercules 3D has cast Liam McIntyre.
The Spartacus: War of the Damned star will join Kellan Lutz in Nu Image/Millennium's action adventure movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
McIntyre will play young army captain Sotiris, who is initially an antagonist of the mythical hero Hercules (Lutz).
The pair become close friends before being sold into slavery by a treacherous king.
Director Renny Harlin said that McIntyre is "infinitely entertaining to watch".
The Australian actor is best known for playing the title role in the second and third of Starz's three season Spartacus series.
Hercules 3D will arrive in March 2014, prior to the July 25 release of Brett Ratner and Dwayne Johnson's rival mythological epic Hercules: The Thracian Wars. »
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