It's a bit surprising that Bernard Waber's children's story "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" hasn't already been made into a theatrical kids' film. After all, ever since its publication back in 1965, countless children have learned about the power of friendship and good Samaritanism through this friendly crocodile. While there was a straight-to-tv special released in 1987, this timeless tale hadn't been explored or reinvented -- until now.
Directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon signed on to direct a new script based on the classic story in 2021, with a screenplay written by William Davies. While the filmmaking duo was mostly known for PG-13 and R-rated comedies, this new production proved that they had the right chops for family entertainment as well. /Film recently spoke with Speck and Gordon to discuss the movie's extensive prep process, as well as what it was like filming elaborate scenes without the show's main star on set.
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Directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon signed on to direct a new script based on the classic story in 2021, with a screenplay written by William Davies. While the filmmaking duo was mostly known for PG-13 and R-rated comedies, this new production proved that they had the right chops for family entertainment as well. /Film recently spoke with Speck and Gordon to discuss the movie's extensive prep process, as well as what it was like filming elaborate scenes without the show's main star on set.
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- 10/6/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
The Joes are back.
After the Pakastani President is assassinated, insurgents seize the country’s nuclear arsenal and the Joes are sent in to retrieve the codes. After Duke, Roadblock and the Joes are ambushed by Cobra forces, retaliation is set in motion. In director Jon M. Chu’s 3D sequel to the 2009 movie, the team has to take on the Cobra enemy forces and expose an imposter in the oval office.
While the Cobra Commander is set on becoming ruler over all the Earth while causing global destruction through with his “Zeus” weapon, G.I. Joe: Retaliation also focuses on the relationship between Snake Eyes and his arch-enemy Storm Shadow, who was presumed dead at the end of Rise Of Cobra. When we first meet Snake Eyes (Ray Park) again, he is on a search for peace within himself after retreating to the Arashikage to train with the Blind Master (RZA). Once there,...
After the Pakastani President is assassinated, insurgents seize the country’s nuclear arsenal and the Joes are sent in to retrieve the codes. After Duke, Roadblock and the Joes are ambushed by Cobra forces, retaliation is set in motion. In director Jon M. Chu’s 3D sequel to the 2009 movie, the team has to take on the Cobra enemy forces and expose an imposter in the oval office.
While the Cobra Commander is set on becoming ruler over all the Earth while causing global destruction through with his “Zeus” weapon, G.I. Joe: Retaliation also focuses on the relationship between Snake Eyes and his arch-enemy Storm Shadow, who was presumed dead at the end of Rise Of Cobra. When we first meet Snake Eyes (Ray Park) again, he is on a search for peace within himself after retreating to the Arashikage to train with the Blind Master (RZA). Once there,...
- 3/28/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
'Ear candy coming your way,' band writes on its website about first album in 11 years.
By John Mitchell
No Doubt's Gwen Stefani
Photo: R. Mickshaw/ Getty Images/ Fox
No Doubt have finally set the release date for their long-in-the-works sixth studio album, the band's first in 11 years. The still-untitled set will drop September 25.
"We are incredibly excited to share the new music with you. Ear candy coming your way," the band wrote on its website. "Thank you all so much for your support over the last 25 years. We're really proud of our new album and we hope you love it as much as we do."
The band began initial work on the album in March 2008, after Gwen Stefani wrapped the tour behind her second solo album, The Sweet Escape. Songwriting on the effort reportedly got off to a slow start because, according to a post from Stefani, she was distracted by her second pregnancy,...
By John Mitchell
No Doubt's Gwen Stefani
Photo: R. Mickshaw/ Getty Images/ Fox
No Doubt have finally set the release date for their long-in-the-works sixth studio album, the band's first in 11 years. The still-untitled set will drop September 25.
"We are incredibly excited to share the new music with you. Ear candy coming your way," the band wrote on its website. "Thank you all so much for your support over the last 25 years. We're really proud of our new album and we hope you love it as much as we do."
The band began initial work on the album in March 2008, after Gwen Stefani wrapped the tour behind her second solo album, The Sweet Escape. Songwriting on the effort reportedly got off to a slow start because, according to a post from Stefani, she was distracted by her second pregnancy,...
- 5/7/2012
- MTV Music News
Chicago – Jerry Bruckheimer has reached a point in his career where he feels capable of making a film out of anything. And not just a film, but a multimillion dollar franchise offering the mega-producer’s typically uninspired blend of sound and fury. He’s already worked wonders with an old theme park ride and an outdated action figure, so why not base his next popcorn epic on a forgotten video game from 1989?
But unlike the initial installments for “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Transformers,” which were diverting and enjoyable in proudly dumb sort of way, “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” is deadly dull right off the bat. The plot is aggravatingly abridged and ridiculously convoluted for its first half, and then oversimplified and obvious in its second. Though “Persia” is allegedly directed by Mike Newell, the prolific filmmaker who injected life into projects as diverse as “Four Weddings and a Funeral...
But unlike the initial installments for “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Transformers,” which were diverting and enjoyable in proudly dumb sort of way, “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” is deadly dull right off the bat. The plot is aggravatingly abridged and ridiculously convoluted for its first half, and then oversimplified and obvious in its second. Though “Persia” is allegedly directed by Mike Newell, the prolific filmmaker who injected life into projects as diverse as “Four Weddings and a Funeral...
- 9/28/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – This 22-image slideshow features a selection of the official press images for Walt Disney Pictures’ “Prince of Persia” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, and Alfred Molina. It will open on May 28th, 2010.
Official Synopsis:
“Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present “Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time,” an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince named Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Directed by Mike Newell (“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”) with a cast that includes Sir Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina, and a
screenplay by Boaz Yakin and Doug Miro & Carlo Bernard from a screen story by Jordan Mechner,...
Official Synopsis:
“Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present “Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time,” an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince named Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Directed by Mike Newell (“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”) with a cast that includes Sir Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina, and a
screenplay by Boaz Yakin and Doug Miro & Carlo Bernard from a screen story by Jordan Mechner,...
- 5/27/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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