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2 hours ago | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
I’ll admit, I’m a little late to the James Bond party. But I’m sure if I had been writing for WhatCulture back in November 2012 I would have jumped in with an article on the most inventive villains, the best one liners or the most shocking moments in the Bond franchise (Its Tracy’s death at the end of Her Majesty’s Secret Service by the way).
Eight months on, Bond fever is still here. The franchise was reborn with style with Casino Royale in 2006. But with the success of last year’s Skyfall, Bond mania exploded and I’m still reading articles over who is going to be the next Bond girl or the merry go round of directors (current plans suggest Sam Mendes Will be back to direct Bond 24).
So with that in mind, I thought I’d jump in with my thoughts on an »
- Baz Greenland
7 hours ago | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Green Wing's Julian Rhind-Tutt is in the running to replace Matt Smith in Doctor Who, claims the Sun. The paper says the actor – who was also in The Hour and movie Notting Hill – he was considered for the part when David Tennant quit, but lost out to Smith. Skyfall actor Rory Kinnear is the 2/1 favourite to win the role, the Sun says, with Torchwood's Burn Gorman, Threesome's Emun Elliott and Coupling's Richard Coyle also in the running. Sadly there seem to be no women in the Sun's shortlist – or could there be a surprise of galactic proportions?
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11 hours ago | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
"The Impossible" and "The Orphanage" director Juan Antonio Bayona is set to helm the first two episodes of the upcoming psycho-sexual monster series "Penny Dreadful" at Showtime.
The eight-episode period drama revolves around literature's famed monsters - Dracula, Frankenstein's creature, Dorian Gray - and combines their classic horror origin stories as they deal with their own monstrous alienation.
John Logan ("Skyfall," "Gladiator") will pen and executive produce with Sam Mendes and Pippa Harris. Shooting begins this Fall in London.
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- Garth Franklin
16 hours ago | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Juan Antonio Bayona has made quite a name for himself with films like The Orphanage under his belt, and now the time has come to see what this incredibly capable filmmaker can do on the small screen, specifically for Showtime with "Penny Dreadful."
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Critically-acclaimed, award-winning Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Impossible, The Orphanage) will helm the first two episodes in the eight-episode series order of the upcoming Showtime drama "Penny Dreadful" – created, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan (Hugo, The Aviator, Gladiator) and executive produced by Oscar winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) and Neal Street's Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road, Call the Midwife). "Penny Dreadful," a psychosexual horror series, features some of literature’s most iconic figures and will begin production in London this fall.
In "Penny Dreadful," some of literature’s most famously terrifying characters – including Dr. Frankenstein and his creature, »
- Uncle Creepy
16 hours ago | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Though there have been many Lego movies over the years, next year’s The Lego Movie marks the brand’s first full theatrical feature. And that, folks, is definitely something to get excited about.
Helmed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the co-directors of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the animated comedy boasts an all-star voice cast, and is pretty much guaranteed to be a winner early next year. And whilst its February 2014 release date might still seem a way off, we all know that it will be coming around in no time. And now Warner Bros. have released a brilliant first trailer for the film, giving us our first look at what we can expect Lego to look like on the big screen.
Emmet, an ordinary guy, is mistaken as being the one who can save the universe. With the aid of an old mystic, a tough female and Batman, »
- Kenji Lloyd
19 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The first television outing for Skyfall duo Sam Mendes and John Logan has roped in even more prestige talent. The Impossible director Juan Antonio Bayona has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the new Showtime series Penny Dreadful, which was created, written, and executive produced by Skyfall scribe John Logan and has Sam Mendes onboard as an executive producer. The incredibly promising “psychosexual horror series” takes place in Victorian London and weaves together the classic origin stories of horror icons like Dr. Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Grey, and several characters from the novel Dracula. Hit the jump for more. Logan will write every episode of the show, and while the initial hope was that Mendes could helm a couple of installments, he is likely knee-deep in development on Bond 24 (which Logan is also writing). Showtime has ordered an eight-episode first season of Penny Dreadful, with »
- Adam Chitwood
19 hours ago | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Juan Antonio Bayona, the Spanish director who’s known for The Orphanage and The Impossible, has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of Showtime’s psychosexual horror series Penny Dreadful. The series is created, written and executive produced by John Logan (Hugo, The Aviator, Gladiator, Skyfall) and also executive produced by Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) and Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road).
The show will feature Dorian Gray, Van Helsing, Dracula, Dr. Frankenstein and his monster, and other famous characters from literature. Due to the talent and content involved, Penny Dreadful is one of my most anticipated projects.
Production begins in London this fall, and I’d expect we’ll start hearing some casting news pretty quick. »
- Andy Greene
19 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Juan Antonio Bayona, director of "The Orphanage" and "The Impossible," has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of "Penny Dreadful," the Sam Mendes-produced drama series coming to Showtime. The eight-episode series, which re-teams Mendes with "Skyfall" writer John Logan -- who created, wrote and is executive producing the series -- is billed as "a psychosexual horror series" featuring some of literature's most iconic figures. Production on the series, which Mendes is also executive producing (as is Pippa Harris) begins in London this fall. Also read: Michael C. Hall Adapting Talent-Agent »
- Tim Kenneally
20 hours ago | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Impossible, The Orphanage) will helm the first two episodes in the eight episode series order of the upcoming Showtime drama Penny Dreadful – created, written and executive produced by John Logan (Gladiator) and executive produced by Oscar winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall) and Neal Street's Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road).
Penny Dreadful, a psychosexual horror series, features some of literature’s most iconic figures, and will begin production in London this fall.
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20 hours ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
"Penny Dreadful," Showtime's upcoming "psychosexual horror series" executive produced by Sam Mendes ("American Beauty") has snagged an impressive director for its first two episodes. Spanish filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona ("The Impossible") will helm the first two of the eight installments in the season, which will begin shooting in London in the fall.Created, written and executive produced by John Logan ("Hugo," "Skyfall," "Noah"), "Penny Dreadful" weaves together the origin stories of three iconic literary characters -- Dr. Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Gray and figures from "Dracula" -- in Victorian London. The series will be Logan and Mendes' first collaboration for the small screen (Mendes Ep'd "The Hollow Crown," a new adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henriad," for BBC last year). It will be produced by Mendes' Neal Street Productions.While disaster film "The Impossible" was certainly wrenching, Bayona also has experience directing literary-inflected...
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- Alison Willmore
20 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
"Penny Dreadful," Showtime's upcoming "psychosexual horror series" executive produced by Sam Mendes ("American Beauty") has snagged an impressive director for its first two episodes. Spanish filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona ("The Impossible") will helm the first two of the eight installments in the season, which will begin shooting in London in the fall.Created, written and executive produced by John Logan ("Hugo," "Skyfall," "Noah"), "Penny Dreadful" weaves together the origin stories of three iconic literary characters -- Dr. Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Gray and figures from "Dracula" -- in Victorian London. The series will be Logan and Mendes' first collaboration for the small screen (Mendes Ep'd "The Hollow Crown," a new adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henriad," for BBC last year). It will be produced by Mendes' Neal Street Productions.While disaster film "The Impossible" was certainly wrenching, Bayona also has experience directing literary-inflected »
- Alison Willmore
20 hours ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Today's podcast is random topics galore plus some extended conversation regarding Man of Steel and a silly controversy making its way around the Internet concerning its ending. We also play our usual grouping of games, talk a little about Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and movies like it and discuss today's new DVD and Blu-ray releases. I want to remind you that you can call in and leave us your comments, thoughts, questions, etc. directly on our Google Voice account, which you can call and leave a message for us at (925) 526-5763, which may be even easier to remember at (925) 5-bnl-pod. Just call, leave us a voice mail and we'll add those to the show and respond directly. An alternative to that option is a new way of leaving us a voicemail directly from your computer. Just click here and no matter where you live in the world, all you »
- Brad Brevet
18 June 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Critically-acclaimed, award-winning Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona ( The Impossible , The Orphanage ) will helm the first two episodes in the eight episode series order of the upcoming Showtime drama "Penny Dreadful" . created, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan ( Hugo , The Aviator , Gladiator ) and executive produced by Oscar winner Sam Mendes ( American Beauty , Skyfall ) and Neal Street's Pippa Harris ( Revolutionary Road , Call The Midwife ). "Penny Dreadful," a psychosexual horror series, features some of literature.s most iconic figures, and will begin production in London this fall. In "Penny Dreadful," some of literature.s most famously terrifying characters . including Dr. Frankenstein and his »
17 June 2013 2:48 PM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
The Weinstein Company are pushing for their Oscar Nom already this year as they reveal a new poster for the latest project Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. We will see Luther and The Wire’s Idris Elba playing the title role, and there is a lot of hype behind it already.
Based on the autobiography of the same name, Long Walk To Freedom follows Nelson Mandela from childhood up to his election of President of South Africa. Skyfall’s Naomie Harris will play his wife Winnie. Other cast members include Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto.
Long Walk To Freedom will have a limited run in the Us in November, making it eligable for award season when the time comes around. Can you hear those red carpet bulbs flashing already? Check out the very direct, and quite awesome, poster below!
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- Lucy Cave
17 June 2013 6:27 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Gary Oldman's (The Dark Knight Rises) directorial debut was the powerful drama Nil by Mouth in 1997, starring Ray Winstone (The Sweeney) and Kathy Burke (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). Now there are reports that for his follow-up he is planning to direct a biopic of the film pioneer Eadweard Muybridge titled Flying Horse.
Muybridge developed technological advances in photography and motion-capturing imagery. The film will focus on the love affair between his wife Flora and the theatre critic Harry Larkyns, who was killed by Muybridge.
Oldman has written the script and is eyeing Ralph Fiennes (Skyfall) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek Into Darkness) to play Muybridge and Larkyns. He might also appear himself, as the district attorney who prosecuted Muybridge.
Flying Horse is scheduled to begin production early next year and will be produced by Oldman's manager Douglas Urbanski. Oldman can next be seen in the upcoming thriller Paranoia with Liam Hemsworth and Harrison Ford. »
- Emma
16 June 2013 12:19 AM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Henry Cavill Man of Steel to trail Robert Downey Jr in Iron Man 3 [See previous post: "Man of Steel Weekend Box Office: June Record May Not Be Broken."] As long as it grosses at least $100 million by Sunday evening — and that’s a given — Zack Snyder / Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel will boast the second-biggest opening of 2013, behind only Shane Black / Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man 3, which collected $174.14 million in early May according to Box Office Mojo. As mentioned in the previous post, Man of Steel is expected to score anywhere between $115-$140 million. Note: Figures for both Man of Steel and Iron Man 3 include Thursday evening shows. (See updated posts: “Man of Steel trailing Original Iron Man” and “Man of Steel vs. Superman movies of years past.”) (Photo: Henry Cavill Superman in Man of Steel.) For comparison’s sake: without the advantage of box-office-inflating 3D surcharges or Thursday evening screenings, the Jon Favreau-directed Iron Man debuted with $98.68 million »
- Zac Gille
15 June 2013 3:52 PM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
London, June 16: Singer Adele has been recongised for her services to music and awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
The British monarch Queen Elizabeth II presents the awards each year. The "Skyfall" hitmaker was recognised for her services to music Saturday, reports contactmusic.com.
The 25-year-old singer is said to be worth 30 million pounds and has sold seven million albums in the Britain alone.
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- Ketali Mehta
15 June 2013 2:49 PM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Los Angeles, June 16: Actor Henry Cavill, the new on screen 'Superman', had auditioned to play secret agent 007, but says Daniel Craig was a far better choice
The "Man of Steel" actor was upset at missing out on the part after getting down to the final audition, but admits 45-year-old Craig, who has portrayed the iconic charter in "Casino Royale", "Quantum of Solace" and "Skyfall", has been "fantastic" in the role.
"When I wasn't selected for Bond, I was very disappointed," contactmusic.com quoted Cavill as saying.
"I'd turned down a leading role in '300' because it was down to Daniel Craig and me, and auditioning for. »
- Leon David
14 June 2013 4:02 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
'Kick-ass' authorised biography starring Idris Elba expected to win plaudits, while troubled Winnie stumbles in its wake
As millions pray for Nelson Mandela, hospitalised for a week with a recurring lung infection, the race is under way to provide the definitive film version of his extraordinary life and times.
Leading the charge is a big-budget adaptation of Mandela's bestselling autobiography Long Walk to Freedom, starring Idris Elba, best known for The Wire and Luther, and Naomie Harris, recently seen in Skyfall.
Later this year it could go head-to-head at the box office with Winnie, featuring Jennifer Hudson as Mandela's wife, the struggle heroine Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, with Terrence Howard as South Africa's first black president.
The casting of foreigners has been controversial in South Africa and accents will be under close scrutiny in the latest films, which represent a transatlantic duel between Britons Elba and Harris and Americans Hudson and Howard. »
- David Smith
14 June 2013 10:33 AM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Sarah Simmons is less concerned about making a fortune on her music than she is with making a connection to her audience.
The Top 8 finisher on Season 4 of The Voice says she’s still marveling at the back-and-forth she has on Twitter with her newfound fans. “As much as they think I bless them, they bless me back sevenfold with their words of support and love and encouragement,” marvels Simmons. “The things that they say have brought me to tears, have made me laugh. You log on and see someone’s Tweeted ‘Puppies love you!’ That’s awesome.”
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- Michael Slezak
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