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Warners and Legendary Count On The "Seventh Son"

28 March 2012 9:14 PM, PDT | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »

VancouverFilm.Net reports that principal photography continues on director Sergei Bodrov's Vancouver-lensed, Warners/Legendary fantasy action feature "Seventh Son", based on the book "The Spook’s Apprentice" by author Joseph Delaney.

As VancouverFilm first reported in its March 2012 film production update, the new movie started shooting March 19.

"Seventh Son" stars Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Antje Traue, Olivia Williams and Kit Harington :

"...in a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master 'Gregory' (Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, 'Mother Malkin' (Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in her way: Master Gregory.

"In a deadly reunion, »

- Michael Stevens

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First Look at Concept Art for Seventh Son

28 March 2012 12:00 PM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »

Last spring, we reported Jeff Bridges’ casting in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ big-screen adaptation of Joseph Delaney’s young adult series The Last Apprentice (aka The Wardstone Chronicles in the UK). Now, we have official news from Warner Bros. Pictures that production has begun on this project, titled The Seventh Son, which also stars Julianne Moore and Ben Barnes and have a first look at concept art for the film.

Check out the official press release and concept art below!

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This concept art gives us an idea of the scale of what they’re going for in this adaptation. It is indeed a good sign for an epic battle against good and evil!

Production Begins on “Seventh Son” for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures

Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore and Ben Barnes Lead the International Cast

Burbank, Calif.– Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure “Seventh Son. »

- Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer

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New Legendary Website Reveals ‘Seventh Son’ Concept Art

28 March 2012 7:00 AM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »

Jeff Bridges trains an apprentice in the ways of dark magic to fight an evil witch played by Julianne Moore…and I’m sold. That’s the plot to Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ Seventh Son, directed by Sergei Bodrov (Mongol) and written by Matt Greenberg, Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight from the book The Spook’s Apprentice by Joseph Delaney. It just went [...] »

- Germain Lussier

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Seventh Son Concept Art Shows an Exorcist on a Quest for the One Ring

27 March 2012 6:05 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Well, okay, not really, but it is hard to not get that kind of vibe after seeing the latest sliver of concept art for Legendary and Warner Brothers' upcoming adaptation of The Spook's Apprentice known as The Seventh Son.

From the Press Release

Principal photography is under way on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure Seventh Son. Shooting began on March 19th under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan and Prisoner of the Mountains. Seventh Son stars Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, Iron Man), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore (Far From Heaven, The Hours), and Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia films).

The film’s international cast also includes Alicia Vikander (The Crown Jewels), Antje Traue (Pandorum, upcoming Man of Steel), Olivia Williams (Hanna) and Kit Harington (HBO’s “Game of Thrones »

- Uncle Creepy

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Get Mystic With This Concept Art For 'The Seventh Son'

27 March 2012 5:42 PM, PDT | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »

No, that's not the cover of the new Moody Blues album you're seeing. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures' Seventh Son started shooting on March 19th under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov. And to celebrate (or whatever) Legendary has released some concept art for the film! It certainly gives it that Lord Of The Rings vibe doesn't it? As previously reported, Seventh Son stars Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Oscar nominee Julianne Moore, and Ben Barnes. The film's international cast also includes Alicia Vikander, Antje Traue, Olivia Williams and Kit Harington. Bodrov is directing from a screenplay by Matt Greenberg, Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight, based on the book "The Spook's Apprentice" by Joseph Delaney. »

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Warner Bros.' Exorcism Adventure Flick 'Seventh Son' Begins Filming

26 March 2012 6:15 PM, PDT | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »

Principal photography is finally under way on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures' fantasy action adventure Seventh Son. Shooting began on March 19th under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov. As previously reported, Seventh Son stars Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Oscar nominee Julianne Moore, and Ben Barnes. The film's international cast also includes Alicia Vikander, Antje Traue, Olivia Williams and Kit Harington. Bodrov is directing the film from a screenplay by Matt Greenberg, Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight, based on the book The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney. Here's the film's official synopsis as provided by Warners. WB will release February 15, 2013. »

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Principal Photography Begins on The Seventh Son; Official Synopsis Revealed!

26 March 2012 4:58 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Well it's finally official. Filming of Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son has commenced, and we have the latest for you right here. Read on for the official synopsis and more!

From the Press Release

Principal photography is under way on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure Seventh Son. Shooting began on March 19th under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan and Prisoner of the Mountains. Seventh Son stars Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, Iron Man), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore (Far From Heaven, The Hours), and Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia films).

The film’s international cast also includes Alicia Vikander (The Crown Jewels), Antje Traue (Pandorum, upcoming Man of Steel), Olivia Williams (Hanna) and Kit Harington (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”).

Bodrov is directing the »

- Uncle Creepy

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Production Begins On Seventh Son For Warner Bros. Pictures & Legendary Pictures; Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore Star

26 March 2012 12:33 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »

Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure “Seventh Son.” Shooting began on March 19, under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” and “Prisoner of the Mountains.” “Seventh Son” stars Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart,” “Iron Man”), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore (“Far From Heaven,” “The Hours”), and Ben Barnes (“The Chronicles of Narnia” films).

In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. »

- Michelle McCue

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Seventh Son Begins Shooting for Warner Bros. with Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore

26 March 2012 9:39 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' fantasy action adventure Seventh Son. Shooting began on March 19, under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergey Bodrov, director of the Oscar nominated foreign language films Mongol and Nomad: The Warrior.

Seventh Son stars Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Oscar nominee Julianne Moore, and Ben Barnes.

In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in her way: Master Gregory.

In a deadly reunion, Gregory comes face to »

- MovieWeb

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Filming Begins on Seventh Son Starring Ben Barnes

26 March 2012 5:14 AM, PDT | movies.about.com | See recent About.com Hollywood Movies news »

Filming is now underway in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Seventh Son, the big screen adaptation of The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney. Adapted for the screen by Matt Greenberg, Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight and directed by Sergei Bodrov (Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan, Prisoner of the Mountains), Seventh Son stars Ben Barnes, Jeff Bridges, and Julianne Moore. Additional cast members include Kat Harington (Game of Thrones), Alicia Vikander, Antje Traue, and Olivia Williams.

Seventh Son synopsis courtesy of Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures: "In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin »

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'Killing' Star Joel Kinnaman Will Star In 'RoboCop'

5 March 2012 11:10 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

It's official: Joel Kinnaman will star as the title character in the upcoming remake of "RoboCop." In other casting news, Emmy Rossum heads to "Beautiful Creatures" and Olivia Williams joins "The Seventh Son."

It's March 5, and you're tuning in for today's casting call.

Joel Kinnaman Confirmed As "RoboCop"

Big congrats go out to Joel Kinnaman. "The Killing" star is finally confirmed (thanks to Deadline) as the lead in Jose Padilha's reboot of "RoboCop." He'll play Officer Alex Murphy, who is turned into a crime-fighting cyborg after he's killed in the line of duty. The role was originally played by Peter Weller.

Emmy Rossum Joins "Beautiful Creatures"

Variety is reporting that "Shameless" star Emmy Rossum is the latest actress to join the cast of the supernatural love story "Beautiful Creatures." She'll play the villain in the film. "Beautiful Creatures" also stars Viola Davis, Emma Thompson and Jack O'Connell.

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- Terri Schwartz

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Olivia Williams Takes The Seventh Son

2 March 2012 4:18 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Actress Olivia Williams has joined the cast of The Seventh Son for Warner Bros. and director Sergey Bodrov (Mongol).

The project is adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult novel series, about a young man who learns he has magical powers because he is the seventh son of a seventh son. He learns his magical craft from a "spook." Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore, Kit Harington, and Antje Traue also star. It isn't known what character Olivia Williams will play.

Sergey Bodrov is directing The Seventh Son from an adapted screenplay by Matt Greenberg. Thomas Tull, Basil Iwanyk, and Lionel Wigram are producing, with Jon Jashni and Alysia Cotter executive producing. It isn't known when production will begin on The Seventh Son.

The Seventh Son comes to theaters February 15th, 2013 and stars Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore, Olivia Williams, Antje Traue, Kit Harington. The »

- MovieWeb

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Olivia Williams Joins The Seventh Son

2 March 2012 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »

Olivia Williams, best known for Rushmore and for Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse", has signed on to play a role in the upcoming The Seventh Son , Deadline reports. Already set to star Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Antje Traue and Kit Harington, The Seventh Son will be directed by Sergei Bodrov with a script from Matt Greenberg and Chuck Leavitt. The film is an adaptation of Joseph Delaney's children's book, "The Spook's Apprentice" about Thomas J. Ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, born in the 1700's with supernatural abilities and who furthers his training with the help of a learned "Spook." The novel is the first in a six-part series (known internationally as "The Wardstone Chronicles"). (Photo »

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Michael Fassbender Is Ridley Scott's 'Counselor'

22 February 2012 9:48 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Michael Fassbender continues his domination of Hollywood by landing a role in Ridley Scott's upcoming Cormac McCarthy movie. Meanwhile, Paul Walker is set to star in a new Universal thriller, Kathryn Bigelow's Osama Bin Laden project gets two new cast members and Nick Offerman gets a part in Diablo Cody's "Lamb of God."

It's February 22, and you're tuning in for today's casting call.

Michael Fassbender Confirmed For New Ridley Scott Film

It's no shame that Michael Fassbender has been getting as many new roles as he has been recently. Deadline is reporting that the latest is the Ridley Scott-directed and Cormac McCarthy-written "The Counselor." Fassbender will play a respected lawyer trying to dabble in the drug trade, but gets sucked down into it similar to "Breaking Bad."

Paul Walker To Star In "Skyscraper"

Universal Pictures can confirm that Paul Walker will star in the studio's upcoming action-thriller "Skyscraper. »

- Terri Schwartz

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Antje Traue Joins The Seventh Son

22 February 2012 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »

Antje Traue, who will soon play the Kryptonian villainess Faora in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel , has joined the cast of Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son , Variety reports. Already set to star Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington, The Seventh Son will be directed by Sergei Bodrov with a script from Matt Greenberg and Chuck Leavitt. The film is an adaptation of Joseph Delaney's children's book, "The Spook's Apprentice" about Thomas J. Ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, born in the 1700's with supernatural abilities and who furthers his training with the help of a learned "Spook." The novel is the first in a six-part series (known internationally as "The Wardstone Chronicles"). (Photo Credit: »

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'The Seventh Son' Finally Set To Shoot Next Month

16 February 2012 10:12 AM, PST | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »

In case you were still wondering, THR writes that Russian director Sergei Bodrovs adventure pic The Seventh Son for Legendary Pictures and Thunder Road Pictures is finally set to start shooting next month in Vancouver. The Julianne Moore (Shelter, Hannibal)and Jeff Bridges (R.I.P.D.)-starrer is targeting a February 15, 2013 release by Warner Bros. Pictures. "The family fantasy movie portrays the seventh son of a seventh son learning how to exorcise ghosts, contain witches and bind boggarts in the 1700s." The ensemble cast includes Ben Barnes, Kit Harington and Alicia Vikander. The Seventh Son is based on Joseph Delaney's young adult book series, with Matt Greenberg penning the movie script. »

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Kit Harington Joins Seventh Son

8 February 2012 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »

Kit Harington, best known for playing Jon Snow on HBO's "Game of Thrones," has joined the cast of the upcoming fantasy film The Seventh Son , Variety reports. Already set to star Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander, The Seventh Son will be directed by Sergei Bodrov with a script from Matt Greenberg and Chuck Leavitt. The film is an adaptation of Joseph Delaney's children's book about Thomas J. Ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, born in the 1700's with supernatural abilities and who furthers his training with the help of a learned "Spook." The novel is the first in a six-part series (known internationally as "The Wardstone Chronicles") (Photo Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.com) »

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The Seventh Son Adds Game of Thrones' Kit Harington

8 February 2012 12:29 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Game of Thrones' Kit Harington has signed on to join Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son, during the HBO series' hiatus.

Kit Harington joins a cast that includes Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Lawrence and Alicia Vikander with Sergey Bodrov helming.

The Seventh Son is adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult series about a teen who's the seventh son of a seventh son, and learns about wizardry from a forbidding spook.

Kit Harington will play the former apprentice of Jeff Bridges' character.

Matt Greenberg penned the script.

Production is expected to start sometime in April.

The Seventh Son comes to theaters February 15th, 2013 and stars Jeff Bridges, Alex Pettyfer, Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore. The film is directed by Sergey Bodrov. »

- MovieWeb

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'Thrones' Star Joins "Seventh Son"

7 February 2012 9:38 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »

"Game of Thrones" breakout star Kit Harington is in final negotiations to join the cast of Sergey Bodrov's "The Seventh Son" at Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures says Variety.

Based on Joseph Delaney's children's book series "The Wardstone Chronicles" (aka. "The Last Apprentice"), the story follows a young man named Tom (Ben Barnes) in training to be the apprentice of a 'Spook' (Jeff Bridges), a fighter against evil magic, in the 1700's.

Trouble begins when his friend Alice (Alicia Vikander) tricked into releasing the most sinister witch in the world (Julianne Moore). Harington will play the former apprentice of Bridges' character.

Matt Greenberg adapted the script while Bodrov, Thomas Tull, Basil Iwanyk and Lionel Wigram are producing. Shooting kicks off in April and Harington will shoot his role before he begins filming the third season of "Game of Thrones" in July. »

- Garth Franklin

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"Game of Thrones" Star Joins Warner Bros.' Exorcism Flick 'Seventh Son'

7 February 2012 9:02 PM, PST | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »

Production is still to get underway on Warner Bros. Pictures long-gestured The Seventh Son, yet they continue to cast away. With hopes of going behind the camera this April, "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington is in final negotiations to join the cast of Warners and Legendary Pictures' exorcism flick, says Variety. He joins a cast that already includes Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander with Sergey Bodrov helming. Formerly known as "The Spook's Apprentice," tale is adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult series about a teen who's the seventh son of a seventh son, and learns about wizardry from a forbidding spook. Harington will play the former apprentice of Bridges' character. Bodrov is producing "Seventh Son," along with Legendary's Thomas Tull, Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk and Lionel Wigram. Jon Jashni and former Legendary exec Alysia Cotter will exec produce. Matt Greenberg penned the script. »

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