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Robin Hood Movie Poster Version 2
27 December 2009 11:51 PM, PST
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As a followup to the theatrical one-sheet released earlier, here’s another movie poster for the upcoming film “Robin Hood” by director Ridley Scott (The Kind One, Body of Lies, Gladiator) and starring Russell Crowe (Body of Lies, 3:10 to Yuma), William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Brooks) Kevin Durand (Legion, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes).
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Synopsis: The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.
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Sherlock Holmes Movie Review
27 December 2009 8:00 PM, PST
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Rare is the actor whose genuine screen presence can be enough to generate my interest. Clooney's got it, for sure, but his choices of films are more to my tastes. Robert Downey, Jr, has that rare presence that's always welcome in a film, and because of his Iron Man clout, he's become the go-to guy to get tentpoles off the ground. And thank Odin he was cast as the titular lead in Sherlock Holmes, because there is no way this movie would work without him.
Granted, a lot of help comes from his chemistry with Jude Law. I'd wager that if anyone else were in these roles, even with Downey or Law remaining in place, that they would be unable to carry this film. The two performances, in their back-and-forth bromantic manner, lend the film much needed goodwill, and turn what could have been a truly spectacularly terrible film idea
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Movie Review - 'Sherlock Holmes'
25 December 2009 6:31 PM, PST
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Sherlock Holmes
Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, Mark Strong, and Rachel McAdams
Directed by Guy Ritchie
Rated PG-13
An almost complete reinvention, Sherlock Holmes can't be viewed as a part of the world's greatest detective past exploits. While there have been adventures with Holmes and Watson that did not spring forth
from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, you won't find too many like this, molding the detective and the good doctor into something brand
new.
As much a high-wire act as it is, Guy Ritchie's film (and Lionel Wigram's comic book on which the script is based) is
mostly successful. Little things drag it down here and there, and one big thing sticks out like a sore thumb, but given the odds,
the gamble pays off.
The new Holmes is more the bohemian alchemist Johnny Depp portrayed in the Victorian era whodunit, From Hell, than he is
Basil Rathbone.
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Even a Master Sleuth Couldn't Untangle 'Sherlock Holmes'
24 December 2009 9:05 PM, PST
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Boasting enough slow-motion action to please even Watchmen’s Zack Snyder, this is not your English teacher’s Sherlock Holmes. Director Guy Ritchie honed his high-energy approach to the British crime genre with the excellent Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, and he brings that aesthetic to this adventure starring literature’s most famous detective (sorry, Nancy Drew). But despite its top-caliber cast and talented director, Sherlock Holmes is a mess that even the master sleuth couldn’t untangle.
Sherlock Holmes gets off to a fast and furious start, barreling right into the action. With the help of the ever steadfast Dr. John Watson (Jude Law), Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) captures multiple murderer Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong, Body of Lies). Though the black-magic-loving aristocrat is hanged for his crimes, he soon resurfaces, much to the surprise of Watson, who, embarrassingly, pronounced the man dead.
Holmes struggles to
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Very Cool Robin Hood Movie Poster
23 December 2009 11:49 PM, PST
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Check out a brand new movie poster for the upcoming film “Robin Hood” by director Ridley Scott (The Kind One, Body of Lies, Gladiator) and starring Russell Crowe (Body of Lies, 3:10 to Yuma), William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Brooks) Kevin Durand (Legion, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes).
Synopsis: The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.
Stay tune to Shock Ya for the latest movie news and stills from Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood”.
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- Brian Corder
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Exclusive Interview: Sherlock Holmes Villain Mark Strong
23 December 2009 12:09 PM, PST
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If you've noticed Mark Strong in the movies lately, it's probably because you've been scared of him. From Stardust to Body of Lies to this Christmas's Sherlock Holmes, the experienced British theater actor is making a name for himself as a reliable villain, despite the fact that when I interviewed him over the phone last week, he was probably one of the nicest people I've ever spoken to. In Holmes, on the other hand, he's the ruthless Lord Blackwood, a power-hungry and secretive guy who's convincing the most powerful people in London that he has magical powers-- everyone, of course, except the ever-skeptical Sherlock Holmes.
Strong will be seen in some of the most anticipated movies of the next year, as a villain in both Ridley Scott's Robin Hood and Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass. I've excerpted our conversation about those films, including fighting a 10-year-old girl and massacring monks,
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Robin Hood UK Movie Trailer
22 December 2009 11:15 PM, PST
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Here’s a very cool UK movie trailer for the upcoming film “Robin Hood” by director Ridley Scott (The Kind One, Body of Lies, Gladiator) and starring Russell Crowe (Body of Lies, 3:10 to Yuma), William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Brooks) Kevin Durand (Legion, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes).
Synopsis: The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.
Stay tune to Shock Ya for the latest movie news and stills from Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood”.
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- Brian Corder
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Mark Strong on Sherlock Holmes, Peter Weir’s The Way Back, The Guard and Eagle Of The Ninth
22 December 2009 10:11 PM, PST
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About a week ago, I got to speak to an actor whose work I really admire: Mark Strong (IMDb resume). While many of you might not know his name, if you ever saw Body of Lies, he played a character named Hani Salaam and he was the best performance in the film. Since then, Strong has booked a ton of very high profile gigs in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies. Clearly people noticed his work and as a fan, I’m excited to see him in more movies.
Anyway, the reason I got to speak with him is he plays the villainous Lord Blackwood in director Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. During out conversation we discussed the promotional process for Sherlock Holmes and what he’s had to do, working for Guy Ritchie again, what he did to prepare for the role, and so much more.
And for fans of Peter Weir,
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- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
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New Action Photos from Robin Hood
19 December 2009 11:00 PM, PST
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Here’s a couple of very cool new behind the scenes photos of Russell Crowe on the set of the upcoming film “Robin Hood” by director Ridley Scott (The Kind One, Body of Lies, Gladiator) and starring Russell Crowe (Body of Lies, 3:10 to Yuma), William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Brooks) Kevin Durand (Legion, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes).
Synopsis: The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.
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- Brian Corder
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Movie Review: The Young Victoria (2009)
18 December 2009 3:14 AM, PST
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Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend in The Young Victoria
Photo: Apparition
The Young Victoria is an excellent film, but it's missing a conclusion. The script penned by Julian Fellowes ends just when it seems it should be getting to the final act of the story of the up-and-down first years of Queen Victoria's rule. Fellowes gets us over a hill only to feed us text to take us down the other side. It's like investing in the stock market and watching your stock climb only to have it earn you hundreds instead of thousands when you cash out. Sure, you're a little richer, but the promise was much greater than the ultimate payoff.
For as melancholy as the film opens, The Young Victoria is actually quite the entertaining royal period piece as it introduces us to 17-year-old Princess Victoria (Emily Blunt) describing her "palace as a prison" while she sits in waiting.
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Mark Strong Talks "John Carter of Mars"
16 December 2009 11:09 PM, PST
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Out doing promotion for "Sherlock Holmes", British thesp Mark Strong ("Body of Lies," "Rocknrolla") tells Cinema Blend that most of his work on the upcoming "John Carter of Mars" film will not involve much CG.
"My character doesn't actually get involved in any of the motion-capture stuff. All the stuff is live action. Although I can shift my shape, so I have to be photographed by a 360-degree camera. I can adapt into anything. That's going to be my particular talent" says Strong who plays Matai Shang, the ruler of the Thems.
He adds that "there's some filming in Utah, but most of it is in a studio outside of London". Joining him are the likes of Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton, Dominic West, Polly Walker, Thomas Haden Church and James Purefoy.
Andrew Stanton helms the project currently scheduled for a Summer 2012 release.
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Mark Strong Talks "John Carter of Mars"
16 December 2009 11:09 PM, PST
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Out doing promotion for "Sherlock Holmes", British thesp Mark Strong ("Body of Lies," "Rocknrolla") tells Cinema Blend that most of his work on the upcoming "John Carter of Mars" film will not involve much CG.
"My character doesn't actually get involved in any of the motion-capture stuff. All the stuff is live action. Although I can shift my shape, so I have to be photographed by a 360-degree camera. I can adapt into anything. That's going to be my particular talent" says Strong who plays Matai Shang, the ruler of the Thems.
He adds that "there's some filming in Utah, but most of it is in a studio outside of London". Joining him are the likes of Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton, Dominic West, Polly Walker, Thomas Haden Church and James Purefoy.
Andrew Stanton helms the project currently scheduled for a Summer 2012 release.
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- Garth Franklin
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New Robin Hood Behind The Scenes Photos
15 December 2009 11:00 PM, PST
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Here’s a couple of very cool new behind the scenes photos of Russell Crowe on the set of the upcoming film “Robin Hood” by director Ridley Scott (The Kind One, Body of Lies, Gladiator) and starring Russell Crowe (Body of Lies, 3:10 to Yuma), William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Brooks) Kevin Durand (Legion, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes).
Synopsis: The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.
Stay tune to Shock Ya for the latest movie news and stills [...]
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- Brian Corder
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Robin Hood Trailer Hits The Web
15 December 2009 6:53 PM, PST
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Watch the first official and seriously kick-ass movie trailer for the upcoming film “Robin Hood” by director Ridley Scott (The Kind One, Body of Lies, Gladiator) and starring Russell Crowe (Body of Lies, 3:10 to Yuma), William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Brooks) Kevin Durand (Legion, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes).
Synopsis: The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.
Stay tune to Shock Ya for the latest movie news and stills from Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood”.
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- Brian Corder
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Mel Gibson To Direct, DiCaprio To Star In Viking Epic
15 December 2009 4:18 AM, PST
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Mel Gibson has signed on to direct an as-yet-untitled Viking epic, to be scripted by The Departed/Kingdom of Heaven/Body of Lies scribe William Monahan. Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to star. Graham King, producer of Gibson’s upcoming films, Edge of Darkness and The Departed, is financing the film through his production shingle, Gk Films, partnered with Gibson’s own Icon Productions. All that is known about the story of the film is that is is a drama set in the Viking world, and that Leo will most assuredly play a Viking in the piece.
From Graham King’s lips to God’s ears:
“This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry’s finest cinematic talent and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill.”
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Mel Gibson To Direct DiCaprio In Viking Movie
14 December 2009 10:18 AM, PST
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Mel Gibson may have just made his acting comeback with the yet-to-be-released Edge of Darkness and the Jodie Foster-directed comedy, The Beaver, but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing his work as a director. After impressing with The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto, it looks like Gibson will be working with Leonardo DiCaprio for the first time as he directs an untitled Viking movie.
Variety’s BFDealmemo reports that Gibson will direct and DiCaprio will star in the yet-to-titled movie set in the world of the Viking culture. The movie will be scripted by the award-winning William Monaghan, who penned such films as The Departed and Body of Lies. The Departed producer, Graham King, will produce the Viking movie, along with Gibson himself and Tim Headington in a co-production between King’s Gk Films and Gibson’s Icon Productions.
The principle people involved (Gibson, DiCaprio and King,
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DiCaprio is Mel Gibson’s Viking
14 December 2009 5:26 AM, PST
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If Mel Gibson is truly planning a return to the limelight, who better to cast as his leading man than Leonardo DiCaprio?
That’s exactly what’s happening, because Gibson has signed on to direct an untitled drama about Vikings that will star DiCaprio, scripted by William Monahan. You might know Monahan as the screenwriter of The Departed, Body of Lies and Kingdom of Heaven.
If DiCaprio isn’t the first face that pops into your head when you think of Vikings, then you’re not alone — which tells me Gibson and Monahan are likely going for a different take on Nordic culture. The film will begin shooting in fall of 2010, outside of the studio system.
Currently, details are sparse regarding ‘Viking’, but DiCaprio has apparently long been fascinated with the culture and is set to play a Viking “in a storyline that will be as unsparing as Gibson’s other period directing efforts.
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Mel Gibson to Direct Leonardo DiCaprio
13 December 2009 11:32 PM, PST
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Two powerful figures on Hollywood team up for a single project about Vikings. It has been unveiled that Mel Gibson will direct Leonardo DiCaprio in a drama which is not yet titled and is written by William Monahan. The scribe was responsible for the screenplays of "The Departed" and "Body of Lies", two movies that DiCaprio had starred in.
DiCaprio who reportedly has been fascinated by the Viking culture, will play one of them in the untitled Viking project. "This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry's finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill," producer Graham King said in a statement to Daily Variety.
There is no release date set yet but shooting will begin in Fall 2010. There has been no studio attached to distribute the movie yet but Gibson and King often
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Leonardo DiCaprio Starring in Mel Gibson's New Viking Epic
13 December 2009 9:43 PM, PST
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Remember that mysterious Mel Gibson movie that will be shooting at a prison in Veracruz, Mexico? Well, according to Variety, Leonardo DiCaprio will star in Gibson's new untitled period drama about Viking culture. The script is being written by Oscar winner William Monahan (The Departed, Body of Lies, Edge of Darkness). The people in charge confirmed the project but would not divulge many details. DiCaprio, who has long been fascinated by Viking culture, will play one in a storyline that will be as "unsparing" as Gibson's other period directing efforts: Braveheart, Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto. This sounds pretty cool.
"This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry's finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill,” producer Graham King said in a statement after the principals confirmed the project to Variety. Shooting is
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Shutter Island Foreign Movie Poster
29 November 2009 11:54 PM, PST
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Check out the latest international movie poster for the upcoming thriller “Shutter Island” by director Martin Scorsese (The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, The Departed) and starring Leonardo DiCaprio (Revolutionary Road, Body of Lies), Mark Ruffalo (Blindness, Zodiac), Ben Kingsley (Number 13, The Love Guru), Emily Mortimer and Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen).
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Synopsis: Drama is set in 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is presumed to be hiding on the remote Shutter Island.
Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest from “Shutter Island”.
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- Brian Corder
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