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Douglas Rath’s ‘Monster Butler’ Adds Dominic Monaghan, Gary Oldman And More!
31 May 2012 7:08 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Indie film Monster Butler has been doing a bit more casting and has announced a couple of key players; Dominic Monaghan (Lost), Joanne Whalley (Willow), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) and, as if those names weren’t enough, Director Douglas Rath has obtained the services of living legend Gary Oldman he of Commissioner Gordon fame. That’s a great cast list and with writer Peter Bellwood (Highlander) on screenplay duty this true-story of a murderous con-man could become a cult classic.
With Thn’s appetite wet from this news how do you feel about the project, is Oldman enough to lift it above much of the average fair currently on the indie scene?
Monster Butler is in pre-production and will be released in 2013.
Source: HollywoodReporter
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- Sam Carey
3 Actual Scottish Actors Who Would Make Excellent Highlanders
24 May 2012 1:00 PM, PDT | The Movie Pool | See recent The Movie Pool news »
Last week, word came out that the studios behind the Highlander remake were wanting Ryan Reynolds to play the lead role of Connor MacLeod. This didn't sit too well with me as I feel there are other actors (ones who are actually Scottish too) who would be far better suited to the role of the immortal bad ass.
Let me say this to begin with, this article is Not a Ryan Reynolds bashing article. Truth be told, I like Ryan Reynolds and think he's a good actor, who sometimes gets caught in terrible films (yet I never blame him for those films). However, I just don't feel he's right for the part of the Highlander.
Even though I love the original films (that's right, I enjoyed All of them on some level), Christopher Lambert's accent in the films has always struck me as kind of humorous. He's French trying to play a Scott, »
- feeds@themoviepool.com (Jordan Maison)
Ryan Reynolds Wanted for Highlander Reboot
22 May 2012 9:42 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Last summer wasn't a great one for Ryan Reynolds, who had two films (Green Lantern and The Change-Up) that kinda failed at the box office. Safe House ended up being a somewhat better showing for him, although that was largely due to Denzel Washington's presence. There is still a lot of doubt surrounding his ability to headline a big studio tentpole, and yet, the offers haven't stopped coming in. His next major starring role will be in R.I.P.D. with Jeff Bridges, and he is also still attached to star in Fox's Deadpool movie. Now this month we have word that he is close to signing on for the upcoming Highlander remake as well. If there can only be one, I don't think this is the one we all had in mind. According to Variety, Reynolds is the current frontrunner to play Connor MacLeod in the new Highlander film (assuming »
- Sean
Ryan Reynolds Considered for Next 'Highlander'
21 May 2012 3:18 PM, PDT | Planet Fury | See recent Planet Fury news »
The reboot of Highlander is being kicked around again, and Summit Entertainment is reportedly pursuing actor Ryan Reynolds to play Connor MacLeod.
If your first reaction is to groan, don't feel alone — I'm right there with you. Reynold's performance in The Green Lantern was stilted stuff, and attempting to picture the super-toned actor in the role of a 1500s-era Scotsman doesn't quite gel. Frankly, Reynolds seems to be better suited to be an underwear model for advertisements in magazines that I don't read.
But hold on there. Let's not rush into such a negative opinion. Let's think back to the original Highlander. I loved that film to death. But was it, itself, truly well cast? I mean, Christopher Lambert played the Scotsman, and he was French. Worse, they took Sean Connery — who is about as Scottish as you can get — and cast him as an Egyptian. While Reynolds wouldn't be my first choice, »
- Tristan Sinns
Ryan Reynolds Could Star In Summit Entertainment’s Reboot of Highlander
21 May 2012 2:00 PM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
Last September, we brought you the news when Summit Entertainment signed director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to helm their impending Highlander reboot, produced by Neal Moritz and Peter Davis, and penned by Iron Man writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway.
Now, Variety reports that Ryan Reynolds (R.I.P.D., Deadpool) is the front-runner to star in the reboot. Sources tell the trade that although talks are ongoing and both sides are very interested, Reynolds is weighing other offers and could still pursue a different project.
Highlander is tentatively slated to hit theaters in 2014. »
- Jason Moore
Special Features - The Ten Most Engrossing Movie Soundtracks
21 May 2012 6:25 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Simon Moore presents the ten most engrossing movie soundtracks...
Let me put you on the spot for a moment. Think of a great film. Right now. An uncompromisingly fantastic piece of cinema you’d be proud to shout your love for at the top of your voice in a crowded elevator. I’ll give you a minute to think of one. Hell, take two minutes, so you can cheat and sneak a peek at the IMDb.
Now that you’ve thought of a great film, ask yourself this – would it be anywhere near half as great without its musical soundtrack? Imagine The Godfather without that trumpet theme. Half the story of Star Wars is in John Williams’ breathtaking score. But consider this too – even the crummiest, the cheesiest, the most head-mashingly daft films can be potentially saved by their soundtrack. Ennio Morricone spent almost all of the sixties saving B-movie »
- flickeringmyth
Ryan Reynolds Slated For Highlander Remake
20 May 2012 6:41 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Movie star Ryan Reynolds is in final talks to take over from Christopher Lambert as Hollywood's Highlander.
Variety reports movie bosses and Lionsgate-Summit want The Proposal star to revamp the period action film franchise.
28 Days Later's Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is already onboard to direct the reimagining of the 1986 film, which starred Frenchman Lambert, Sean Connery and Roxanne Hart.
Lambert and Connery returned for the film's sequel Highlander: The Quickening in 1991 - with Lambert reprising the role a futher two times. »
Ryan Reynolds in talks to star in Highlander reboot
20 May 2012 3:44 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Ryan Reynolds is reported to be in talks to star in a new Highlander film.
According to Variety, the actor is the frontrunner for the role in the reboot planned by Summit Entertainment, now part of Lionsgate. Reynolds is apparently considering other offers and may pursue another project instead.
The franchise began with a 1986 movie starring Christopher Lambert, who played Connor MacLeod, a Scottish swordsman belonging to a mysterious race of immortals.
After centuries of duelling to survive against other immortals - hence the film's tagline of 'there can be only one' - MacLeod must confront the last of his kind, a brutal barbarian called The Kurgan, who lusts for the fabled Prize.
The film spawned four sequels, two TV series, an animated series and an animated film as well as novels, comic books and games.
Summit first acquired the screen rights in 2008, with Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 3, 4, 5) initially set »
- David Bentley
Teen Wolf: Season One - DVD Review
20 May 2012 2:14 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
With a B-horror movie meets teen soap opera feel, the first season of Teen Wolf is actually a lot of fun, and the show is easily addictive. The acting is a bit stiff and the effects could be better, but the show has an entertaining charm that makes the audience want to forgive any of its problems. Based on the 1985 comedy Teen Wolf, the television series was produced by Highlander's Russell Mulcahy (who also directed several episodes) and written by Jeph Loeb (who co-wrote the 1985 film). The new series doesn.t really follow the plot of the film, and features a cast of young actors who look like they might actually be high school students. The »
- Patrick Luce
Ryan Reynolds Up For "Highlander"
19 May 2012 8:03 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Ryan Reynolds has emerged as front-runner to star in Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's reboot of the "Highlander" franchise at Lionsgate-Summit reports Variety.
Both sides are reportedly in talks and keen on working together, though Reynolds is weighing other offers.
The original series followed an immortal swordsman who battled other immortal warriors through the centuries.
Matt Holloway and Art Marcum penned the script while Neal Moritz and Peter Davis are producing. »
- Garth Franklin
Highlander Remake: There Can Be Only One…Ryan Reynolds!
19 May 2012 3:30 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Juan Carlos Fresnidillo’s anticipated remake of Highlander may finally have a lead actor attached for an updated version of Russell Mulcahy’s 1986 classic. Emerging as the favourite for the role of Connor Macleod in Liongate/Summit’s joint production is, none other than, Ryan Reynolds. Although talks have yet to take place, Reynolds is wanted by the studios for the ‘immortal’ character, previously played by Christopher Lambert in Mulcahy’s original (and a further three films).
Reynolds’ sword-swinging skills – seen in Blade: Trinity and X-men Origins: Wolverine – will no doubt come in handy if he commits to the project (the fact that both those film were absolute rubbish is not really Reynolds’ fault). So what would fans of the franchise make of the Green Lantern star, as their new hero? As always, we’d love to know! And yes we know Green Lantern was rubbish also.
Source: Variety
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- Craig Hunter
Ryan Reynolds May Be the New Highlander
18 May 2012 3:41 PM, PDT | kidspickflicks | See recent kidspickflicks news »
Of course, there "can only be one" Highlander, but since we're in an era of reboots, how about another? Ryan Reynolds is circling to pick up the sword on the franchise, although the role is unclear. The Highlander movies follows an immortal swordsman who battles other immortals throughout the centuries. Of course, Reynolds knows how to wield a sword already given his experience as Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) will direct, Neil Moritz' Original Films is producing for Summit/Lionsgate.
Christopher Lambert played the Highlander and Sean Connery his mentor in the 1980s films. Those movies were Rated R, but there's a good chance the reboot will go for teens, and thus, a PG-13. »
- tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
Ryan Reynolds is the Frontrunner for the ‘Highlander’ Reboot
18 May 2012 2:44 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
There hasn’t really been any progress or report on the Highlander reboot, since Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) signed up to direct the project – shortly before he officially jumped ship on another impending reboot, The Crow.
Reports are in that the newly-formed Lionsgate-Summit has potentially found the man to follow after Christopher Lambert as the revamped Highlander series’ protagonist [Insert obligatory "There can be only one!" joke here] – and it’s none other than Blade/X-Men/Green Lantern franchise alum, Ryan Reynolds.
Variety says that Reynolds has emerged as the front-runner for the rebooted Highlander; furthermore, their insiders are reporting that preliminary talks have begun, but that Reynolds is still “weighing other offers.” So there is no guarantee (yet) that he will commit to the project, which is being scripted by Iron Man and Punisher: ...
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- Sandy Schaefer
Will Ryan Reynolds be the Next Highlander?
18 May 2012 2:30 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
There can be only one, and it looks like Lionsgate and Summit have set their sights on Ryan Reynolds to take on the lead role in the Highlander movie reboot. According to Variety he's at the top of the studios' list, and that they are in talks with the actor who is very interested in working on it.
There's no word on if any offer has been made, but according to insiders Reynolds is looking at taking on several different other offers for other films, so there's a possibility that he might not end up being "the one."
28 Weeks Later director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is set to develop the project after Fast Five director Justin Lin dropped out. There aren't many details on the story for the reboot but I imagine it won't be much different from the original film which starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, which followed an »
- Venkman
Ryan Reynolds Likely to Chop Off Heads as Connor MacLeod in the ‘Highlander’ Remake
18 May 2012 2:30 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
When it was said that “there can be only one,” obviously the original Highlander movie was referring to mystical, sword-wielding immortals and not movies about mystical, sword-wielding immortals because, despite the fact that we were down to one by the end of that first film, sequels were made. And now Lionsgate-Summit seems to be well on their way to making a reboot a reality. They’ve already got Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) on board to direct and a script from screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg, so, after a little casting, things should be good to go. In an earlier press release announcing the project Summit described this new Highlander’s plot by saying, “In Highlander, after centuries of dueling to survive against others like him, Connor MacLeod, an immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his kind, a murderously brutal barbarian, who lusts for the Prize.” So, basically this is a straight remake of the first film »
- Nathan Adams
There Can Be Only One 'Highlander' and It Might Be Ryan Reynolds
18 May 2012 1:18 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Though the actor has already taken over two different comic book characters in both the Marvel and DC universes, it looks like Ryan Reynolds is ready to take over yet another high profile franchise. Variety reports Reynolds is currently the front runner to take the lead role in the remake of Highlander from director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Intruders). The original epic fantasy (starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery) had our hero battling an unstoppable barbarian who covets the power gained from there being only one of near-immortal beings left alive. However, plot details on the remake are now under wraps. Though it seems like Reynolds has been pretty busy lately, he actually hasn't committed to any new projects since his turn in Safe House with Denzel Washington (though he was already set to voice a speedy snail in Turbo). I'm not sure Reynolds is the right guy for Highlander, though »
- Ethan Anderton
Ryan Reynolds May Star in Highlander Reboot
18 May 2012 12:36 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Ryan Reynolds has had a difficult time getting his “action leading man” career to take off. He’s an undeniably talented guy, but he was only briefly seen as Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Green Lantern failed to connect with audiences. He’s long been attached to a Deadpool spinoff film, but that project has been in the development stages for some time now. However, that all might change as Lionsgate/Summit is apparently keen on the actor taking the lead in their reboot of the Highlander franchise. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) is attached to direct the update, and Variety reports that Reynolds is the frontrunner to topline the project. Both sides are apparently very interested in working together and they’re in talks, but Variety cautions that Reynolds is also weighing other offers so this isn’t a done deal just yet. »
- Adam Chitwood
There Can Only Be Another One: Ryan Reynolds In Talks To Star In 'Highlander' Remake
18 May 2012 12:26 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Oh, dear Ryan Reynolds. For years, people were saying that the actor would be an ideal movie star: handsome, funny, capable of pulling off action roles. And after some false starts, things seemed to be heading his way: he had a massive romantic comedy smash behind him with "The Proposal," and the summer of 2011 would see him headline both superhero flick "Green Lantern" and a promising R-rated comedy, "The Change-Up." Unfortunately, both tanked, and while he co-starred in the modest hit "Safe House" at the start of this year, it's yet to be proven if he's a real, viable A-lister. And we're not sure if the latest project he's taking on is going to change that.
See, Variety report that the actor is Summit Entertainment's first choice to star in their remake of "Highlander," and that Reynolds is interested, with early talks having begun between the two parties. Some »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Ryan Reynolds Wanted For Highlander Remake
18 May 2012 12:07 PM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
Variety report that the "one" Lionsgate/Summit want to wield the sword in their Highlander remake is none other than the man many CBMers love to hate, Ryan Reynolds. The site say that Reynolds is the front-runner, with both parties interested in working together, but it is unclear if an official offer has been made. Word is Reynolds is weighing other offers and that there is "still a chance he could choose to pursue another project". The original '80s movie focused on a race of immortals (although you can kill them by removing their head) battling through the ages. It all comes down to two - Connor McLoud (Christopher Lambert) and "The Kurgan" (Clancy Brown) - but of course, "there can be only one". Plot details on the remake/reboot are still unknown, but I guess it's expected to at least tell a similar story. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is »
Ryan Reynolds may say There Can Be Only One in Highlander Remake
18 May 2012 7:46 AM, PDT | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Highlander reboot may star Ryan Reynolds "There Can Be Only One" ...Ryan Reynolds? As much as I like Reynolds as an actor, I just can't picture the guy wearing a kilt and lopping people's heads off the way Christopher Lambert did in the brilliant original film of 1986. First Lionsgate butchered Conan the Barbarian, now it's off to the Highlands for the next reboot victim...courtesy of Summit Entertainment. According to Variety, Reynolds is a front runner for the lead in the Juan Carlos Fresnadillo-directed film, but sources say that both sides are "very interested" in working together and Reynolds is weighing other options, and may pursue some other project. Plot details on the remake are scarce, but the original told of an immortal Highlander called Connor McLeod and his journey through the years, from time with his mentor Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez (Sean Connery) and »
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