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Country singer George Jones biopic in the works
7 hours ago
George Jones is to be the subject of a new biopic, it has been revealed.
Film studio 28 Entertainment has acquired the rights to the late country singer's life story, along with his wife Nancy.
Written by Dennis L Baxter, the project will follow Jones's life, his successful career and his personal battles with alcohol and drugs.
"Over the years we have been approached to make George's life into a feature film, but it was not until Dennis Baxter became involved that we were confident the story could be told accurately," said Nancy Jones.
"George and I started working with Dennis six years ago in crafting the life-long story. Knowing George had input in this film and that it will be told the way he wanted it told, I feel we are in good hands to collaborate with 28 Entertainment as we move forward with production."
Baxter explained he had been working »
Man of Steel has second-biggest opening of 2013 - UK box office top 10
7 hours ago
Man of Steel has topped the UK box office on its first weekend on release.
The Henry Cavill-led Superman reboot grossed £11.2 million, making it the second-biggest opening bow of 2013 behind Iron Man 3. Its opening day takings on June 14 were the biggest of the year so far.
"We're thrilled at the tremendous response we've seen from audiences to Zack Snyder's exciting new vision of the iconic superhero," said Josh Berger, president and managing director, Warner Bros UK and Ireland.
"Man of Steel has proven to be the must-see film of the summer."
Man of Steel's total easily outpaces the opening for the franchise's previous instalment Superman Returns, which bowed to £4.34 million in 2006.
This week's UK box office top ten in full:
1. (-) Man of Steel - £11,198,786
2. (1) After Earth - £1,231,671
3. (2) The Hangover Part III - £861,554
4. (4) Epic - £852,831
5. (8) Behind the Candelabra - £622,144
6. (3) Fast & Furious 6 - £592,553
7. (5) The Great Gatsby »
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender Twelve Years a Save: pictures
8 hours ago
Twelve Years a Slave has debuted its first pictures.
Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch and Sarah Paulson can be seen in the images from Steve McQueen's biopic posted by USA Today.
Ejiofor stars as Solomon Northup, a free-born black man living in the 19th century who is abducted and sold into slavery.
He becomes the property of a cruel master (Fassbender) for twelve long years.
Northup's sentence finally ends after a chance encounter with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt).
Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Garret Dillahunt, Scoot McNairy, Ruth Negga, Alfre Woodard and Michael Kenneth Williams will also star in the McQueen and John Ridley-written film.
Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer (Man of Steel) is composing the score for the movie.
Twelve Years a Slave will arrive in Us cinemas on December 27 and the UK on January 24, 2014. »
Hope Larson releases debut short film 'Bitter Orange'
8 hours ago
Hope Larson has released her first short film, Bitter Orange.
Brie Larson (Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World) and James Urbaniak (Venture Brothers) star in the new project from the cartoonist.
The film stars Brie as a driven career girl struggling with sexism in 1920s prohibition-era America. It was shot over two weeks in June 2012.
"I came up with the idea for Bitter Orange over, I think, Thanksgiving 2011," Larson told Badass Digest.
"I'd just finished A Wrinkle in Time and was officially between projects, and I was trying to get a foot in as a screenwriter. I figured the best way to do that would be to direct something, since it's much easier to make someone watch a short than read a screenplay. And I'd been wanting to try directing, although I had no idea if I was cut out for it, or if I'd enjoy it.
"I love historical fiction, »
Russell Crowe to make 'The Water Diviner' his directorial debut?
9 hours ago
Russell Crowe has entered talks to make his directorial debut in The Water Diviner.
The Man of Steel actor is also in line to star in the Andrew Knight and Andrew Anastasios-written period drama, reports Deadline.
Set in 1919, Crowe will star as an Australian father who travels to Turkey to search for his sons, who have been missing since the Battle of Gallipoli.
Crowe has previously considered directing several Australian films including The Long Green Shore and Bra Boys.
He can currently be seen filling Marlon Brando's iconic role of Jor-El in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot Man of Steel.
The actor will star in Darren Aronofsky's Noah.
The Water Diviner will shoot in Australia and Turkey later in the year. »
Salma Hayek's 'The Prophet' casts John Krasinski, Liam Neeson
10 hours ago
Khalil Gibran's The Prophet has unveiled an all-star voice cast.
Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski, Frank Langella, Alfred Molina and Quvenzhané Wallis have all been announced for the animated feature, reports Deadline.
Hayek will produce the movie for writer-director Roger Allers, who has worked on Disney's The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid.
Published in 1923, The Prophet is a collection of 26 prose poetry essays by Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Gibran.
Allers will direct the narrative story, with contributions from Marjane Satrapi, Tomm Moore, Joan Gratz, Bill Plympton, Nina Paley, Joann Sfar, Paul and Gaetan Brizzi, Michal Socha and Mohammed Harib , who will direct different segments based on the essays in the book.
The Prophet will be completed by Spring 2014. »
'Anchorman 2 The Legend Continues' new trailer: Ron Burgundy returns
12 hours ago
Anchorman: The Legend Continues has received a new trailer.
Will Ferrell returns as San Diego news anchor Ron Burgundy in Adam McKay's follow-up to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Vince Vaughn and Christina Applegate all reprise their roles from the first movie, with an all-star ensemble cast including Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Amy Poehler, Meagan Good, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kanye West, Drake, Harrison Ford, Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, Jim Carrey and James Marsden.
The trailer shows the first footage from the film as the Channel 4 news team reunites for the launch of a brand new 24-hour news channel.
An alternate promo will air in cinemas alongside Brad Pitt's new movie World War Z.
Anchorman: The Legend Continues is released in cinemas on December 20, 2013.
'Anchorman's 20 greatest quotes - photo gallery: »
'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' new trailer: Ron Burgundy returns
12 hours ago
Anchorman: The Legend Continues has received a new trailer.
Will Ferrell returns as San Diego news anchor Ron Burgundy in Adam McKay's follow-up to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Vince Vaughn and Christina Applegate all reprise their roles from the first movie, with an all-star ensemble cast including Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Amy Poehler, Meagan Good, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kanye West, Drake, Harrison Ford, Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, Jim Carrey and James Marsden.
The trailer shows the first footage from the film as the Channel 4 news team reunites for the launch of a brand new 24-hour news channel.
An alternate promo will air in cinemas alongside Brad Pitt's new movie World War Z.
Anchorman: The Legend Continues is released in cinemas on December 20, 2013.
'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' set pictures - photo gallery: »
'Dumb and Dumber To' picked up by Universal Pictures
15 hours ago
Dumb and Dumber To has been given the green light.
The Farrelly brothers confirmed via Twitter on Tuesday (June 19) that the Dumb and Dumber sequel will go into production with backing from Universal Pictures and Red Granite.
It"S Official: Dumb and Dumber To is going into production with @RedGranitePics and @UniversalPics!!! #DumbTo P pic.twitter.com/uS8UIXSRj4
— Farrelly Brothers (@farrellybros) June 18, 2013
Warner Bros passed on the project last week.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are on board to return for the new movie, which would see the pair hit the road in search of the latter's illegitimate daughter for a kidney transplant.
Bobby Farrelly also told Digital Spy last year that the sequel will be set 20 years after the first film.
The 1994 original Dumb and Dumber cost $14 million (£9 million) and went on to gross $247 million (£158 million). 2003 prequel Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd did not feature the original stars. »
'The Lego Movie': Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson in first trailer - watch
18 hours ago
The first trailer for The Lego Movie has launched.
Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller (21 Jump Street) alongside Chris McKay, the animated movie follows an ordinary Lego mini-figure who is mistaken for the extraordinary MasterBuilder.
Thanks to the mistaken identity, he is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from gluing the universe together.
Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson, Alison Brie, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett and Chris Pratt make up the voice cast of The Lego Movie.
Lord and Miller, who will return to direct the sequel to 21 Jump Street, also co-wrote the script.
The Lego Movie will be released on February 7, 2014 in the Us, and February 14, 2014 in the UK. »
'Jurassic Park 4' set for 2015 release
19 hours ago
Jurassic Park 4 is eyeing a 2015 release.
At the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, Coming Soon photographed a banner displaying the year for the upcoming movie, which recently had its production put on hold.
Further sources have also told Variety that the picture is now set for 2015, having been postponed from its initial date of June 13, 2014.
It is widely expected that the film will be shot in 3D, although Universal Studios has yet to officially confirm this.
Jurassic Park 4 will be directed by Colin Trevorrow.
It is unclear whether original star Sam Neill will appear in the movie. He recently stated that the fourth movie would be "a total rejig", and that the scale of the film will be "epic".
Jurassic Park photo gallery: »
'Anchorman 2' poster unveiled, new trailer to arrive on Wednesday
22 hours ago
A new poster has been unveiled for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
The new Ron Burgundy promo picture has been released to tease a brand new trailer, to be unveiled tomorrow (June 19).
The new trailer will debut online on Wednesday at 1pm BST (8am Et).
Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and David Koechner reunite as San Diego's Channel 4 News team in the upcoming comedy sequel.
Christina Applegate also returns for the film, while Harrison Ford and Kristen Wiig have joined the cast.
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Liam Neeson, Sacha Baron Cohen and Kanye West have also filmed cameos for the movie.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is scheduled to be released on December 20.
Watch a teaser trailer below: »
Jackie Chan wants Indo-Chinese film collaboration
22 hours ago
Jackie Chan has said that he would like to work in an Indian film.
The action star is currently in Delhi to attend the China Film Festival and is said to be 'looking for a good script'.
Speaking to Ndtv, Chan quipped: "We are here for collaborations. Give me a role for my acting and not for my action. I am a pretty good actor."
The 59-year-old said that he is eager for an Indo-Chinese collaboration, explaining: "We need good Indian writers to write about China and Chinese writers to write about India. We need a good producer to make a good Indo-Chinese film."
He added: "I so want to use Indian choreography, but sadly I can't dance."
The star said that his favourite Bollywood film is Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots but was upset that "India just doesn't promote its films".
Chan, who stars in and has directed the movie Chinese Zodiac, »
'BioShock' creator Ken Levine to write 'Logan's Run' remake
23 hours ago
Ken Levine, creator of the hit video game BioShock, has been tapped to pen the upcoming remake of Logan's Run.
The original 1976 film starred Michael York in a seemingly idyllic future where human beings live inside a domed city.
Deadline reports that Levine has signed a deal this month with Warner Bros to write a screenplay for Logan's Run, to be overseen by executive Jon Berg.
A Logan's Run remake has been in the works for several years, with Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling at one point attached to the project.
Levine will continue on as creative director of his company Irrational Games, best known for the creation of the widely popular BioShock.
The latest game in the franchise, BioShock Infinite, was released in March to high acclaim.
Watch a trailer for BioShock Infinite below: »
'Avengers Assemble', 'Finding Nemo', more to screen at Hyde Park
18 June 2013 10:51 AM, PDT
A selection of Disney movies will be screened in Hyde Park this July.
Sky Movies, in association with Disney, will be showing films such as Avengers Assemble and Finding Nemo in an outdoor cinema at the London park.
From July 8-11 there will be four showings a day, with programmes and films to suit all ages.
Screenings start at 10:30am, when programmes from channels such as Disney Junior will be shown.
Viewings of films will then follow at 1pm, 4.30pm and 7.30pm.
The public can vote for which film they would like to see at the 7.30pm showing on July 11. The choices are The Muppets, Wreck-It Ralph, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Toy Story 3. Details on how to vote can be found on the website.
Tickets to the screenings cost £3.50. A full list of times and screenings is below.
Monday 8 July:
10.30am – Disney Junior and »
George Lucas hasn't discussed 'Star Wars Episode 7' with Jj Abrams
18 June 2013 10:40 AM, PDT
George Lucas has revealed that he has not spoken with Jj Abrams about Star Wars Episode 7.
The directors have not yet discussed the continuation of the franchise.
"I have not spoken to Jj," the Star Wars creator told Access Hollywood. "He's been busy with Star Trek, and I'm sure that he'll let me know when he's got some questions.
"So, you know, that's all going well. [Kathleen Kennedy] tells me it's working out great."
Lucas recently claimed that the director "understands" Star Wars.
Abrams's Star Trek Into Darkness opened last month.
Star Wars Episode 7 is being written by Michael Arndt, and will likely go into production in early 2014.
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are expected to reprise their roles from the original trilogy for Episode 7.
Gallery - 'Star Wars': behind-the-scenes pictures: »
Ryan Gosling's 'Only God Forgives' wins Sydney Film Prize
18 June 2013 10:25 AM, PDT
Only God Forgives has won the Sydney Film Prize.
Nicolas Winding Refn has taken the award for a second time for the divisive Ryan Gosling-starring movie.
The violent film, which also stars Kristin Scott Thomas, has divided critics since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month.
"After 10 days of captivating and diverse film viewing and passionate conversations, the jury arrived at a majority decision," said jury president, actor Hugo Weaving.
"In the true spirit of the competition criteria, we award a visually mesmerising and disturbing film, which polarised our opinions."
Refn said in a statement: "I am very honoured and extremely excited to have received this honourable award from a country that, in my opinion, has one of the great film histories of the world."
He previously received the award for his 2009 film Bronson.
Only God Forgives will be released on July 19 in the Us and on August 2 in the UK. »
Kim Basinger confirmed for child prostitution drama 'Petit'
18 June 2013 10:01 AM, PDT
Kim Basinger has been cast in Petit.
The actress has been confirmed for a starring role in Anders Morgenthaler's English-language movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Oscar-winner will play Maria, a successful career woman who struggles to have a child after discovering that she is infertile.
Her attempts to adopt result in her becoming entangled in a world of illegal child prostitution in Eastern Europe.
Basinger recently wrapped filming with Liam Neeson on Third Person.
She will also appear in the upcoming Grudge Match with Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro and One Square Mile.
Shooting on Petit recently began in Hamburg. »
Dean Parisot in Harry Houdini biopic talks
18 June 2013 9:44 AM, PDT
Dean Parisot is in early negotiations for the Harry Houdini biopic.
Summit Entertainment has begun courting the Red 2 director to helm the film based on the life of the legendary escape artist, reports Deadline.
Based on William Kalush and Larry Sloman's book The Secret Life of Houdini, The Making of America's First Superhero, the project has been in the works for several years.
It details Houdini's life not only as an illusionist, but also a spy and global renaissance man.
Parisot directed 1999's Galaxy Quest. Producer Mark Johnson recently said that there was still the possibility of a follow-up to the cult comedy.
Parisot has focused on television work in recent years. »
Brendan Gleeson, David Thewlis join 'Eliza Graves'
18 June 2013 9:14 AM, PDT
Brendan Gleeson and David Thewlis have been cast in Eliza Graves.
They will join Kate Beckinsale, Jim Sturgess, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Ben Kingsley in the Brad Anderson-directed horror, reports Deadline.
The film will be loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe's The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.
It will centre around Sturgess as a Harvard Medical School graduate who begins a new job at a mental asylum.
He slowly begins to realise that the inmates have taken control of the institution.
Gleeson most recently appeared in The Company You Keep. Thewlis will shortly appear with Hopkins in Red 2.
Eliza Graves is scheduled to begin shooting next week. »
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