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'Mary and Martha': Hilary Swank and Brenda Blethyn overcome cultural differences in the name of a common crusade
20 April 2013 2:00 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Sometimes, it takes a familiar face to put a face on a problem ... even one that is international in scope.
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank is no stranger to championing social causes, and she takes up another as she and "My Left Foot" Oscar nominee Brenda Blethyn play the title roles in the HBO drama movie "Mary and Martha" Saturday, April 20. Written by Richard Curtis ("Love Actually," "Four Weddings and a Funeral") and filmed largely in South Africa, the BBC and NBC Universal co-production tells the story of two very different women who unite to crusade against malaria after both lose sons to the illness.
Mary (Swank) is an American who takes her child (Lux Haney-Jardine, "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter") away from bullying classmates for an "adventure" abroad, and Martha (Blethyn) is an Englishwoman whose son (Sam Claflin, "Snow White and the Huntsman") volunteers at an African orphanage. After both »
- editorial@zap2it.com
What are the Best Political Action Thrillers?
18 March 2013 2:04 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Last night I was trying to come up with some ideas on something I could do in conjunction with the release of Olympus Has Fallen and one idea was to come up with a list of the best political action thrillers. The problem is that word "action" really limits the number of films... at least when it came to the titles my fiancee could come up with last night. The word "action", in this case, almost seems to remove all meaning from the word "political". Sure, Olympus Has Fallen is based on a terrorist takeover at the White House, but just how political will it really be? White House Down and G.I. Joe: Retaliation are working with similar themes as trailers have already shown us, are they too political films? Certainly there is a nugget of politics in there, it's something that gives the narrative added weight over simply being about guns, »
- Brad Brevet
What Fairfax can learn from Harrison Ford
6 February 2013 11:01 AM, PST | Encore Magazine | See recent Encore Magazine news »
There’s a great scene in the Harrison Ford movie Clear And Present Danger in which he gives the Us president some commonsense PR advice.
Under discussion is a pal of the president who has turned up dead in shady circumstances.
The advisers want the president to distance himself.
But Ford’s character Jack Ryan has another suggestion. He recommends that when the press asks the president if they were friends, he should say, “No, we were good friends.” Asked if they were good friends, he should say: “No, we were lifelong friends.”
That way, there is nowhere else to go with the inquisition.
It feels like advice that might be useful for Fairfax as the company prepares to move its broadsheets The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald to a tabloid size.
Among the biggest external criticisms are that the titles may head to the mid-market, or become more national in nature. »
- mumbrella
New Jack Ryan Images Show Off Chris Pine And Kevin Costner
31 January 2013 7:21 PM, PST | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Two new images have been released from Kenneth Branagh’s Jack Ryan, featuring both Chris Pine and Kevin Costner.
It’s been quite a while – eleven years to be precise – since we visited the world surrounding Tom Clancy’s character. In fact, if Jack Ryan was being considered for a job, he would have built an impressive résumé with the list of actors portraying his character.
The year 1990 offered Alec Baldwin’s portrayal in The Hunt for Red. 1992 and 1994 gave us Harrison Ford’s, with Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger respectively. In 2002, we saw Ben Affleck’s rendition in The Sum of All Fears. And now, 2013 is presenting Chris Pine as the popular, fictional financial analyst with Branagh’s version.
Jack Ryan will be an original prequel to the adventures experienced by the primary character in the previous movies. It will focus on the days before the financial »
- Efe Dada
Chris Pine learns the secret handshake as 'Jack Ryan' -- Photos
31 January 2013 1:30 PM, PST | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
As Tom Clancy’s legendary Jack Ryan, Chris Pine is boldly going where no man has gone before — except Alec Baldwin…and Harrison Ford…and Ben Affleck. (But who remembers The Sum of All Fears anyways?) Thus far, we haven’t seen much from Pine’s Jack Ryan, which is still filming. But in case you’re feeling desperate for your next Ryan fix (he did look good on that motorcycle), here are two new images (courtesy of USA Today) of Pine in character, including one featuring Kevin Costner as Ryan’s mentor. (Irony alert: Costner was initially offered the »
- Tara Fowler
New Pic: A Pivotal 'Jack Ryan' Moment
31 January 2013 11:02 AM, PST | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
The new Jack Ryan reboot doesn't hit theaters this Christmas, but that hasn't stopped Paramount from teasing us with new pics from the movie starring Chris Pine in the title role.
Pics: 13 Must-See Movies of 2013
The pic, courtesy of USA Today, features Pine and co-star Kevin Costner, who plays a CIA vet who recruits Ryan, an injured Marine, to work as a high-level analyst, teaching him that his intellect is his most potent weapon.
"It's always a bit overwhelming," Pine tells the newspaper of taking on yet another franchise character after Star Trek's Captain Kirk. "What I do know is my job is to do my best to bring whatever new colors I have to these franchises."
The Jack Ryan storyline finds the Moscow-based Ryan discovering a terrorist plot to collapse America's economy, putting his love (played by Keira Knightley) in jeopardy. Kenneth Branagh plays the film's villain and also directs. The origin »
Worthington Will be in ‘For the Dogs’
31 January 2013 9:25 AM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Vengeance is a dish best served cold, is the old trope. Just as heavily said, so is the criminal with the heart of gold. Combing the two will be the independent feature “For the Dogs,” now starring a popular actor.
Sam Worthington will now star in the aforementioned action-thriller. The movie is based on Kevin Wignall’s novel of an assassin who becomes sympathetic to a college girl’s quest for revenge. One in which she will repay the murders of her parents and younger brother. Worthington last appeared in “Wrath of the Titans,” and is most famously known for participating in the blockbuster “Avatar,” as well as possibly acting in its sequel.
The creative process will be backed by writers Oren Moverman and Paul Leyden. Leyden having created the adaptation, has written the screenplay for “The Factory,” and recently, completed his directorial debut, “Come Back to Me.” Moverman has »
- Ruben Gonzalez
New Images from Jack Ryan Starring Chris Pine and Kevin Costner
31 January 2013 9:14 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
New images have been released from the appropriately titled Jack Ryan reboot, Jack Ryan. Pine stars as the famous Tom Clancy character that was previously portrayed onscreen by Alec Baldwin (The Hunt for Red October), Harrison Ford (Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger), and Ben Affleck (The Sum of All Fears). This time around, Ryan is a Moscow-based financial analyst who faces off against his employer when he discovers a plot to finance a terrorist attack designed to collapse the U.S. economy. Kenneth Branagh directs and plays the film's villain, Keira Knightley is on board as Ryan's fiancée, and Kevin Costner plays a CIA liaison. Even though Branagh's character is Russian oligarch and a bit of a throwback to the protagonist's Cold War origins, the film takes place in the present day. Hit the jump to check out the images. Jack Ryan opens December 25th. Via USA Today. »
- Matt Goldberg
Sam Worthington Is Back Indie Action-Thriller For The Dogs
31 January 2013 7:43 AM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Between Avatar and Terminator Salvation, Sam Worthington seemed poised to be the next big thing in 2009. However, the latter feature was loathed by critics, and the former drew buzz for its spectacle, not its performances. Still, Worthington's been doing all right, scoring roles in action films like Clash of the Titans and Man on Ledge and dramas like Last Night and Texas Killing Fields. Still, he's yet to really establish his brand. Could a thriller helmed by Clear and Present Danger director Phillip Noyce make all the difference? Variety reports Worthington has signed on to headline For The Dogs. Based on the Kevin Wignall novel of the same name, the film follows recently retired hitman Stephen Lucas who is asked to watch out for Ella, the spirited college-aged daughter of a friend. But when her whole family is murdered, Lucas comes out of retirement to protect her and help her »
Casting Net: Bradley Cooper in high demand; Plus Jessica Chastain, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and more
30 January 2013 7:08 PM, PST | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
• Warner Bros. has acquired The Man From Primrose Lane with the intent of developing it into a feature for Bradley Cooper. Chad Feehan (Paranormal Activity 4) will write the screenplay based on James Renner’s novel about a true crime writer who decides to investigate the mysterious murder of a mitten-wearing, West Akron, Ohio recluse. [Deadline]
• Bradley Cooper is also currently in discussions to re-team with Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine) for his next project, tentatively called Chef and described as a “culinary comedy” about a disgraced Paris-based chef attempting to stage a comeback in London. Cooper can be seen alongside Eva Mendes »
- Lindsey Bahr
David R Ellis obituary
10 January 2013 4:06 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Former stuntman and director of Snakes on a Plane
The brazenly trashy, cheap-and-cheerful B-movie is more or less defunct in modern cinema. One of its few authentic latter-day practitioners was the film-maker David R Ellis, who has been found dead at the age of 60 in a hotel in South Africa, where he was preparing to make a live-action version of the violent anime Kite.
Ellis came to widespread attention in 2006 when he directed Snakes on a Plane, the exploitation action thriller with a title that doubled as its own synopsis. Samuel L Jackson played an FBI agent on board a flight packed with venomous snakes planted to kill the witness who is in his care. There have been dumber and more precarious murder plots in the movies, but not many.
Ellis was brought in as a replacement for the original director, Ronny Yu. When word circulated online of a proposed »
- Ryan Gilbey
Top 50 Most Anticipated Movies of 2013: Part Three - #21-30
9 January 2013 9:26 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
The journey of anticipation continues today with ten more upcoming movies for 2013. Today's batch includes a franchise starter, race cars, furious cars, online gambling, criminal body builders, sex, spies, a ravaged Earth and more. Stars include Tom Cruise, Viola Davis, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Brad Pitt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gemma Arterton, Ben Affleck, Chris Pine, Adepero Oduye, Michael Fassbender, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth and Anthony Mackie... twice. And that's just a sampling of what is offered. I have included a navigation to browse all five lists directly below as well as at the end of this post for easy navigation. Most Anticipated 2013 Navigation #1-10 | #11-20 | #21-30 | #31-40 | #41-50 As for now, let's have a look at this ten and see what kind of art-house-meets-popcorn-films these titles have to offer... #30 Twelve Years a Slave Tba Steve McQueen has proven to be an immense talent with his first two films -- Hunger and Shame. »
- Brad Brevet
Director David R. Ellis Has Died
7 January 2013 9:06 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
In some unexpected and sad news, film director David R. Ellis has died. He was 60 years old.
Ellis' body was found in his hotel room in Johannesburg, South Africa, and cause of death is unknown at this time. Ellis was in pre-production on a remake of the 1998 Japanese anime "Kite" that Samuel L. Jackson is attached to.
Ellis began his career doing stunts in the likes of "Smokey and the Bandit," "Scarface," "Lethal Weapon," and "Fatal Attraction." He moved onto second unit directing on the likes of "Patriot Games," "Clear and Present Danger," "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World," "The Perfect Storm," "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and "The Matrix Reloaded" before trying his hand at full-time directing.
His big break came with the "Final Destination" series which he directed the second and fourth entries in. He also helmed "Snakes on a Plane," "Cellular," "Asylum" and »
- Garth Franklin
Rip David R. Ellis and Thanks for all the Memorable Movies
7 January 2013 5:03 PM, PST | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
David R. Ellis only directed a handful of films himself, but he was involved with considerably more throughout his long, busy career. He's best known in later years for directing Final Destination 2 and Snakes on a Plane, but the bulk of his years in the industry were spent working as a second unit director and stunt coordinator on some truly memorable films. He did stunts for Road House, Warlock, Days of Thunder, Patriot Games and many, many more. And as a second unit director he shot much of the action in movies like Waterworld, Clear and Present Danger, Sphere, The Negotiator and The Matrix sequels. The man dedicated his entire career to making movies that entertained. He was a popcorn filmmaker, and as far as this writer is concerned, he was a damn good one. As a director he...
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- Peter Hall
Snakes On A Plane Director David R. Ellis Dead At 60
7 January 2013 3:39 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
David R. Ellis, former stuntman turned director, has died at the age of 60. While the circumstances of his death are currently unknown, the filmmaker was down in South Africa getting ready to direct his next feature, a live-action adaptation of the Japanese anime Kite with Samuel L. Jackson, at the time of his passing. Ellis' career in Hollywood began in the mid-70s when he worked in the stunt department of many major films, including Smokey and the Bandit, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Lethal Weapon. His career progressed in the 80s when he began to work as a second unit director - which he continued to do even after he started making his own features. Over the course of his career he worked with directors like Phillip Noyce (Clear and Present Danger), and Barry Levinson (Sphere) and was credited for major blockbusters like »
R.I.P. Director David R. Ellis
7 January 2013 3:30 PM, PST | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
Director David R. Ellis died early this morning. Best known for Snakes on a Plane, the director was 60 years old.
Ellis is probably best known for the Samuel L. Jackson shlockfest Snakes on a Plane. Other genre titles to his name include Final Destination 2, The Final Destination, Asylum, and Shark Night 3D. As a second unit director, Ellis worked on Clear and Present Danger, Waterworld, Sphere, Deep Blue Sea, The Perfect Storm, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Most recently, Ellis was directing the second unit on R.I.P.D. as well as prepping his next film, Kite.
Ellis got his start in Hollywood in the 1970s as a stunt man and later, stunt coordinator, with roles in such projects as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Scarface, Misery, The Addams Family, and Warlock: The Armageddon.
Ellis died suddenly in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was working on his next film, »
- Alyse Wax
'Snakes On A Plane' Director Dies At 60
7 January 2013 3:29 PM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
David R. Ellis, the director of "Snakes on a Plane," died in South Africa on Monday. He was 60.
Deadline.com first reported Ellis' death, which HuffPost Entertainment confirmed with his management. No other information about his passing was immediately available. The director was in Johannesburg to work on the film "Kite," a live-action reboot of the famed Japanese anime about a young girl trained to be an assassin after the death of her parents. Samuel L. Jackson, who starred in Ellis' "Snakes on a Plane," was attached to star.
Ellis got his start in Hollywood as a stuntman on films like "Smokey and the Bandit II," "Rocky III" and "Lethal Weapon." He did second unit directorial work on "Clear and Present Danger," "Waterworld," "The Perfect Storm," "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and "The Matrix Reloaded."
Ellis made his directorial debut with the 1996 "Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco, »
- Christopher Rosen
R.I.P, David R. Ellis
7 January 2013 3:17 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Often working in genre and reveling in the wicked fun it had to offer with very little pretense (he reportedly wanted to keep Shark Night’s moniker as Untitled 3D Shark Thriller), David Ellis will perhaps best be remembered by fans for his incredible work on Final Destination 2. Boasting one of the best senses of humor found in a horror film, Ellis helped craft the series’ brightest entry, expertly staging the film’s elaborate set pieces (that highway sequence!) and adeptly balancing the frightening, thrilling and outlandish—and forever keeping us anxious around highway trucks loaded with logs and laughing around plate glass windows.
Outside of his horror work, Ellis was an accomplished stunt man-turned-stunt coordinator and subsequently second unit director, creating unforgettable action in the likes of Scarface, To Live And Die In L.A., Clear And Present Danger, The Matrix Reloaded and many more. Ellis died while in Johannesburg, »
- samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
R.I.P, David R. Ellis
7 January 2013 3:17 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Often working in genre and reveling in the wicked fun it had to offer with very little pretense (he reportedly wanted to keep Shark Night’s moniker as Untitled 3D Shark Thriller), David Ellis will perhaps best be remembered by fans for his incredible work on Final Destination 2. Boasting one of the best senses of humor found in a horror film, Ellis helped craft the series’ brightest entry, expertly staging the film’s elaborate set pieces (that highway sequence!) and adeptly balancing the frightening, thrilling and outlandish—and forever keeping us anxious around highway trucks loaded with logs and laughing around plate glass windows.
Outside of his horror work, Ellis was an accomplished stunt man-turned-stunt coordinator and subsequently second unit director, creating unforgettable action in the likes of Scarface, To Live And Die In L.A., Clear And Present Danger, The Matrix Reloaded and many more. Ellis died while in Johannesburg, »
- samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
R.I.P, David R. Ellis
7 January 2013 3:17 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Often working in genre and reveling in the wicked fun it had to offer with very little pretense (he reportedly wanted to keep Shark Night’s moniker as Untitled 3D Shark Thriller), David Ellis will perhaps best be remembered by fans for his incredible work on Final Destination 2. Boasting one of the best senses of humor found in a horror film, Ellis helped craft the series’ brightest entry, expertly staging the film’s elaborate set pieces (that highway sequence!) and adeptly balancing the frightening, thrilling and outlandish—and forever keeping us anxious around highway trucks loaded with logs and laughing around plate glass windows.
Outside of his horror work, Ellis was an accomplished stunt man-turned-stunt coordinator and subsequently second unit director, creating unforgettable action in the likes of Scarface, To Live And Die In L.A., Clear And Present Danger, The Matrix Reloaded and many more. Ellis died while in Johannesburg, »
- samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
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