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Alfonso Cuaron to Direct The Tourist Starring Johnny Depp
6 November 2009 2:16 PM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Although Y tu mamá también was Alfonso Cuaron's breakout film in terms of proving his talent and putting him on Hollywood's radar, it was Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Children of Men that made him an instant favourite among fantasy and sci-fi fans. Of course, Children of Men was released back in 2006, and Cuaron hasn't really done much since then outside of producing. Now this week it looks like his next directorial gig may finally be falling into place, picking up the pieces of a potentially high-profile project that has gone through multiple changes to cast and crew. If all goes according to plan Cuaron will direct The Tourist, a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer, about an American vacationer in France who is unwittingly used as a decoy for a French spy. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (The Lives of Others) had previously been attached, »
- Sean
Johnny Depp Replacing Sam Worthington In ‘The Tourist?’
5 November 2009 7:38 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
When does the movie business ever go as planned? Rarely, it seems, as evidenced by the change-ups with the upcoming thriller The Tourist, the remake of the 2005 French film, Anthony Zimmer.
We recently reported that Angelina Jolie had replaced Charlize Theron in the movie, with Jolie joining the already-cast Sam Worthington (who originally replaced Tom Cruise). Then a week later came news that after previously attached director Bharat Nalluri had stepped away from the project, The Lives of Other director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck was being eyed to helm the film instead.
All seemed to be in place and The Tourist was set for an early 2010 shooting start. However, although the latter is still true, there appears to Still be major change-ups happening, as not only is yet another new director being looked at to now replace Donnersmarck, but Worthington may be getting replaced by Johnny Depp!
Variety is reporting »
- Ross Miller
Angelina Jolie May Now Be Traveling With Johnny Depp And A 'Harry Potter' Director In 'The Tourist'
5 November 2009 7:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
"The Tourist" has had quite a ride these past few months. Further back than that even. First it was a possible "Valkyrie" follow-up for Tom Cruise. Then Charlize Theron started negotiating to star alongside Cruise. Following a year of silence on the project, the news broke last month that Angelina Jolie was now in talks to replace Theron. And somewhere in there, "Terminator Salvation" star Sam Worthington stepped in to replace Cruise.
That's not even mentioning the director changes. Bharat Nalluri was originally set to direct, way back when Cruise was still on the project. He fell off somewhere in the past year, and "The Lives of Others" director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck only recently stepped in to possibly replace him. It turns out that that's not happening either. Now it seems that "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" director Alfonso Cuaron may be moving in to helm, and »
- Adam Rosenberg
All Change Again For Tourist
4 November 2009 10:39 PM, PST | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
More entries and exits through the permanently revolving door that is The Tourist, which has now lost two directors and two leading men.It started life as a project to be directed by Bharat Nalluri, starring Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron. Then Cruise walked in favour of Knight and Day, and was replaced by Sam Worthington. Nalluri left soon after, as did Theron. Theron was replaced by Angelina Jolie, and Jolie was very keen for Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck to pick up the megaphone.But this morning it emerges that both Worthington and Donnersmarck are now off the film, over "creative differences". With whom, we wonder (not very hard)? Variety suggests that several directors are circling the project, which still seems to be considered a plum gig, rather than the potential trainwreck its pre-production so far suggests. One name they mention in particular is Alfonso Cuaron (Y tu mama tambien, »
Adapt This: 'FreakAngels' By Warren Ellis & Paul Duffield
21 October 2009 2:32 PM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
The Story: "FreakAngels" by Warren Ellis (W) and Paul Duffield (A) - Avatar Press
What It's About: A group of super-powered misfits carve out their way in a flooded post-apocalyptic London that they helped destroy.
Personal issues and histories gradually complicate their situation as the story zooms out to show who and what lies beyond their urban fortress community of Whitechapel.
Why It Works: Post-apocalyptic landscapes have been all the rage for years now, but there has yet to be a definitive steampunk-styled future on the big screen that really combines ultra-imaginative prop design with a setting as bleak as "Children of Men" or "The Road." The story has the same underlying breed of mystery event that's behind "Heroes" with the young-adult rage issues that make the kids in "Lord of the Flies" or "Battle Royale" so vicious.
If crowds will flock to see vampire kids in "Twilight" and witch »
- Brian Warmoth
Michael Jackson's This Is It takes on Lord of the Rings
12 October 2009 1:07 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
The power of Michael Jackson lives on - and it's proving enough to conquer the mystical might of the Lord of the Rings.
The late singer's upcoming concert movie Michael Jackson's This Is It has overtaken Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - the first film in Peter Jackson's trilogy - in a league table of films with the highest advance ticket sales of all time.
MovieTickets.com said This Is It had knocked The Fellowship of the Ring of the 25th place in the chart.
The Jacko film documents the star's preparations for his planned 50-date concert series and will be released on October 28. Sony Pictures edited hundreds of hours of rehearsal footage to create the movie after paying $60million for the film rights.
A Michael Jackson single and album with the same title are also set to be released.
The highest grossing concert film »
- David Bentley
From the VMAs to Movie Premieres, The Radio City Music Hall Red Carpet Has Seen It All
11 September 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
This Sunday, the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards descend on New York City with a massive celebration at the legendary Radio City Music Hall. The red carpet coverage kicks off at 8pm, with a train of stars arriving, from Moonman nominees to high-profile presenters. With "Twilight" star Ashley Greene filling the role of celebrity fashion reporter this year, you can probably expect her to chat with her pals Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, who will be on hand to present a new trailer for "New Moon" during the show. It's not like that crew see each other all the time or anything.
As you might imagine, Radio City Music Hall is kind of a big deal in NYC. The venue's history and beauty attracts a lot of high-profile parties, even movie premieres. So to get you excited for this Sunday's red carpet show, we've put together a collection of »
- Adam Rosenberg
Rupert Grint: Early Japanese TV Show Interviews!
25 July 2009 1:19 AM, PDT | Rupert-Grint.us/ | See recent Rupert Grint - Ice Cream Man news »
A couple of early but very cute interviews with Rupert Grint has surfaced online from the Japanese promotional tour for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The first clip you will see the interviewer showing off a magic trick and then Rupert gives it a go! Rupert's Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson is interviewed too. View it via You Tube by clicking here. It is accompanied by a second clip which we have seen bits and pieces of it in the past, but this is much better quality. Rupert has on his Horndog shirt! View it here. »
- Jo
Gambon: 'I refuse to read Potter novels'
21 July 2009 9:58 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Sir Michael Gambon has revealed that he does not read the Harry Potter novels, according to reports. The actor, 68, has played Professor Albus Dumbledore in the wizard franchise since third instalment Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, after taking over the role from the late Richard Harris. However, Gambon said that he will never pick up one of J.K. Rowling's books for fear of spoiling the illusion of working on the films. Contactmusic quotes him as saying: (more) »
- By Tim Parks
Gambon Shuns Potter Books
21 July 2009 5:01 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Sir Michael Gambon refuses to read the Harry Potter books - because he fears it would ruin the illusion of the wizard movies.
The veteran actor has played the role of headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the hit films since the third instalment, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
But Gambon refuses to read the J.K. Rowling novels the franchise is based on - as he's worried it would spoil the joy of acting out the scenes.
He says, "There's no point reading the books because you're playing with the screenwriter's words. Besides, you'd get upset about all the scenes the script is missing from the book, wouldn't you?" »
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Casts Another Spell
15 July 2009 9:05 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Though Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince received a kid-friendly PG from the MPAA, this thrilling fantasy is just as likely to make a mom with a mortgage don a wizard’s hat as it will her young son. This is a dark, shadow-filled entry to the series, which could bring nightmares, regardless of the age of the viewers.
With Voldemort on the loose, his Death Eaters are bolder than ever, and their evil influence extends into the Muggle world. Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) whisks Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) away from a summer with the Dursleys to help him return a wizard to the Hogwarts fold. But Dumbledore doesn’t just want Horace Slughorn (Jim Broadbent) for his teaching expertise: the former professor possesses a telling memory of Tom Riddle (the future Voldemort), and this may help Dumbledore and Harry learn how to fight the dark wizard.
Once Slughorn is on staff, »
Harry Potter Earns His Best Reviews Yet
15 July 2009 8:23 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
With reports that "Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince" could break midnight box-office records, the young wizard is having no problem spellbinding audiences. But the sixth film in the blockbuster franchise is also working his magic on critics, earning the best reviews of any Potter film yet.
"Harry is better than ever, a triumph of visual wonder and emotional storytelling," said Rolling Stone's Peter Travers in his review. Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum gave "Half-Blood Prince" an A-. "The filmmakers have found a way to refresh our eyes and enhance our appreciation for this rich, amazing creation," she said.
Variety's Todd McCarthy called it "dazzlingly well made" while Roger Ebert gave it a thumbs up as well. Cns's own Bill Wine also found it "an elegant and engaging family fantasy-adventure."
According to Rotten Tomatoes, "Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince" earned 92% of positive reviews. The previous best-reviewed entry was 2004's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban »
Harry Potter Through Fresh Eyes: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
15 July 2009 7:15 AM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
[This article is part 2 of a 4-part series. You can also read part 1.] Another year, another Harry Potter film directed by Chris Columbus. My hopes were a bit higher going into this one. With one massively successful Potter film under his belt, would Columbus better refine his craft to deliver us a more compelling sequel? Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) This time around, our adventurers find themselves entangled with the mystery of the chamber of secrets, a hidden area of the school housing a secret that threatens to destroy all the “mudbloods” (those who aren’t descended purely from wizards) at Hogwarts. When compared with the Sorcerer’s Stone, this film feels a lot less like it’s trying to say “Wow, look around at how cool everything is!” The world has already been established, and Columbus leans a little bit more on his existing creation, leaving room for a little ... »
- David Chen
Geek Deal: Harry Potter 1-5 DVD or Blu-Ray for $57
15 July 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Amazon's Gold Box week of DVD and Blu-Ray deals continues with a box set of Harry Potter 1-5 on sale for only $56.99. This is 52% off the normal Limited Edition DVD set $120msrp or 56% off the Blu-Ray bundle $130 msrp. Both sets include: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. The Harry Potter Limited Edition DVDGiftset includes Harry Potters Years 1-5, a Harry Potter DVD game Hogwarts Challenge, along with a bonus disc containing over 2 hours of enhanced content, an exclusive "Harry Potter's Bookmark Collection", and collectible trading cards. Like any of the Gold Box Deal of the Day's, this deal will disappear at midnight. »
- Peter Sciretta
In My Opinion: Ranking the First Six Harry Potter Films
15 July 2009 2:08 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Photo: Warner Bros. Ranking the First Six Harry Potter Films I ranked the Potter films back in July 2007 following the release of Order of the Phoenix, and at that time Goblet of Fire came out on top. However, a new installment has graced our big screens which demands a second look and after watching all five movies in an effort to put together the five Harry Potter quizzes that were featured last week (if you missed those click here) I can guarantee a shake-up. Here's how my rankings broke down last time around: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets The list hasn't changed dramatically, but there is a new #1. So let's get started and see how things shape up... Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets »
- Brad Brevet
John Williams May Return To Harry Potter
14 July 2009 10:54 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Legendary composer John Williams hasn.t scored a Harry Potter movie since Prisoner of Azkaban though his original Potter theme has been an integral part of every subsequent film. Though the work done without him has been adequate, you just can.t beat the musical brilliance of John Williams and there.s a chance that he may return to wrap the series up musically for the final film. Williams has talked before about his desire to be there for the big finish and it seems there may be efforts under way to get him involved. Leaky Cauldron caught up with Potter producer David Heyman who told them, .We have talked to John Williams and a lot of it will depend on his schedule for [Harry Potter] seven part two. If we can make work , and that's a big if, for his schedule and ours then yes.. »
Daniel Radcliffe Interview, Harry Potter Half Blood Prince
12 July 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
Below you can watch a 7 minute video interview where Danielle Radcliffe talks about his upcoming film Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Daniel Radcliffe has played the title role in all of the blockbuster films based on J.K. Rowling's best selling Harry Potter books. He first starred in the role in 2001's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," continuing through "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." He will complete his portrayal of Harry Potter ... »
4.5 million tune in for Katie Price interview
12 July 2009 4:44 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
A candid interview with Katie Price brought in around 4.5 million to ITV1 on Saturday, according to overnight figures. The interview, conducted by Piers Morgan at Price's home, included the revelation that the former glamour model had suffered a miscarriage just weeks before her split from Peter Andre. The programme averaged 4.48m (21.7%) in the 9pm hour but was beaten by BBC One's Casualty, which had 5.63m (27.2%) between 8.50pm and 9.40pm. Earlier, ITV1's screening of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - the third film in the franchise - averaged a healthy 3.67m (28.1%) between 4.30pm and 7pm. Documentary Harry Potter: Behind The Magic followed with 3.63m (20.3%) in the 7pm hour. Quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? put in 4.03m (20.6%) in the 8pm hour. BBC One's Total Wipeout, which celebrated its (more) »
- By Neil Wilkes
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' premieres in New York, how big will opening weekend be?
10 July 2009 8:50 PM, PDT | Twilight Examiner | See recent Twilight Examiner news »
While we certainly anticipate The Twilight Saga: New Moon to do well this year, one has to pay homage to the biggest competition of the year - Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. Having had its world premiere in London earlier this week (see here), Hphbp and its stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint took to the red carpet in New York City last night to celebrate its second big opening. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone took home over 90 million. The second film, Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets, took home 88.35 million in its opening weekend in the same amount of theaters. The third, Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban, made it to 3,855 theaters for a near 94 million dollar opening. When Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire came out (one which included, as its Cedric Diggory, Robert Pattinson), it took home over 102 million dollars worldwide, »
- thetwilightexaminer
Deconstructing Harry, Day 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
10 July 2009 8:55 AM, PDT | Rotten Tomatoes | See recent Rotten Tomatoes news »
The third installment of the Harry Potter series marks the franchise's shift into darker territory than we've previously seen. And although he's still producing, Chris Columbus has now handed over the directing reins to Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Y Tu Mama Tambien) and that's a great move for the series. Cuarón's film is bit darker, a bit more sinister, and even a bit more wistful, which is as much a function of his direction as it is Rowling's development as a writer. The action, as always, starts off at the Dursleys' home in Surrey, but Harry quickly gets fed... »
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