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BBC gets middle ages spread with lavish royal saga
14 June 2013 4:03 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Swedish actor tipped for international stardom takes lead role in BBC1 series The White Queen
She has been cast as the "most beautiful woman in the island of Britain" but although she is apparently a distant relative of Sarah Ferguson, Rebecca Ferguson is in fact Swedish.
The actor will this week be introduced to BBC viewers in the lead role of The White Queen, the lavish adaptation of Philippa Gregory's Wars of the Roses novels, her first UK TV drama role.
BBC controller of drama commissioning. Ben Stephenson, is confident the 29 year-old's starring role in the series, which starts on Sunday, will be a stepping stone to a more high-profile international acting career. Since landing the BBC role Ferguson has been cast in another historical TV drama, Ridley Scott's The Vatican, and the movie Hercules: The Thracian Wars, alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Hurt.
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- Jason Deans
PowerGrid's Biggest Movers of the Week: 'The Purge' Shocks, Dwayne Johnson Takes on 'Hercules' (Video)
14 June 2013 3:09 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
"The Purge" opened at the number one spot at the box office, moving it up on TheWrap's PowerGrid this week. The film wasn't alone: its director, James Demonaco is on the way up thanks to the film's success. Dwayne Johnson is hot off his three latest films, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," "Pain and Gain," and most recently, "Fast & Furious 6." His ability to turn projects into box office gold bumped his upcoming "Hercules: The Thracian Wars" into the top 100 projects on the PowerGrid. Find out where things fall on the PowerGrid »
- Rebecca Rosenberg
New Hercules 2014 Movie Official Spoilers,Plotline Released Plus Filming Has Started
12 June 2013 2:15 PM, PDT | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
New Hercules 2014 movie official spoilers,plotline released plus filming has started. Two days ago,June 10th, MGM and Paramount Pictures ,dropped a new press release for their big remake of the "Hercules" film with WWE star/actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In the press release, they revealed the official synopsis/plotline for the film. It reads like this: "Based on the graphic novel "Hercules: The Thracian Wars," the ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on the classic myth set in a grounded world where the supernatural does not exist. The screenplay is by Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos. Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend… Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. »
- Megan
Dwayne Johnson teases first image of himself as Hercules
12 June 2013 12:07 AM, PDT | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Dwayne Johnson has revealed the first image of himself as legendary hero Hercules, giving us a first look at Bret Ratner's swords-and-sandals epic, Hercules: The Thracian Wars. The new image shows Johnson facing away from the camera, sporting a flowing hairpiece and with his many tattoos artfully covered up. 3 hr daily process w/ multi-time Academy Award nominated hair & make up artists. Love the transformation.. #Hercules twitter.com/TheRock/status… — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 11, 2013 The new movie will pick up with...
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- George Wales
First Look at The Rock as Hercules (kind of)
11 June 2013 4:16 PM, PDT | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Filming began on Hercules recently and Dwayne Johnson is already tweeting pics from the set.
Here’s a shot of the actor getting into character:
“3 hr daily process w/ multi-time Academy Award nominated hair & make up artists. Love the transformation.. #Hercules”
Based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars, the ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on the classic myth set in a grounded world where the supernatural does not exist. The screenplay is by Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos.
Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend…
Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, »
- Philip Sticco
Dwayne Johnson teases his hair in this photo from the Hercules set
11 June 2013 2:57 PM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Dwayne Johnson is playing the title role in the upcoming flick Hercules: The Thracian Wars. I am all for this. However, Brett Ratner. We've shared all of our feelings about Ratner, and I'm sure you guys have plenty of other colorful ways to show your affection for the director but let's move on for now. Johnson tweeted a photo of himself from the make-up chair on the set of the film. The actor shared the time it takes to transform into Hercules. The photo was a bit of a tease since all we »
- Niki Stephens
Dwayne Johnson Teases ‘Hercules’ Look (Photo)
11 June 2013 1:43 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Even with “Fast & Furious 6″ still bringing in the dough at the box office, Dwayne Johnson is already gearing up for his next role: Hercules.
On Tuesday, Johnson tweeted a pic that teased his look like for the MGM and Paramount co-production “Hercules: The Thracian Wars.” The photo, taken while he was in make up, teases a grungy hair style and tattoo for the mighty character.
“3 hr daily process w/ multi-time Academy Award nominated hair & make up artists,” Johnson tweeted. “Love the transformation.”
The Brett Ratner-directed actioner looks to be another opportunity for Johnson to show off his larger than life physique in portraying the powerful son of Zeus.
Johnson regularly uses his Twitter feed to give fans a glimpse of his on set training regiment and set photos.
“Hercules,” co-starring Ian McShane (“Deadwood”), hits theaters July 25, 2014. »
- Justin Kroll
Dwayne Johnson Teases His ‘Hercules: The Thracian Wars’ Look
11 June 2013 11:29 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
As reported yesterday, Hercules: The Thracian Wars has begun its principal photography. Less than 24 hours later, and we can now give you the first behind the scenes image of what Hercules will look like…from behind. These film folk love to tease us using Twitter (nearly wrote ‘Twister’ there, that would’ve been weird). Dwayne Johnson can be seen sat in a make-up chair with his luscious locks bellowing over his shoulders like a L’Oreal advert.
Hercules: The Thracian Wars will be a grounded telling of the Hercules myth that does away with all the magic and stuff. It wont be the only Hercules film, as Hercules 3D is also coming next year. That interpretation will star Kellan Lutz, who appears to be trying to ruffle everyone’s feathers, as he is also starring in Tarzan, which will also have a similar themed counterpart in the near future.
- Luke Ryan Baldock
"Hercules: The Thracian Wars"
11 June 2013 9:53 AM, PDT | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
Metro - Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, a division of MGM Holdings, Inc., and Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., report that principal photography has now started in Budapest, Hungary on "Hercules", starring Dwayne Johnson, directed and produced by Brett Ratner, based on the graphic novel "Hercules: The Thracian Wars":
:"...fourteen hundred years ago, a tormented soul walked the earth that was neither man nor god.
"Hercules', the powerful son of the god king 'Zeus' received nothing but suffering his entire life.
"After twelve arduous labors and the loss of his family, this dark, world-weary soul turned his back on the gods finding his only solace in battle.
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- Michael Stevens
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Offers Up A Glimpse Of His Transformation Into Hercules
11 June 2013 8:38 AM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
Based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars, the Brett Ratner helmed film is a fresh take on the classic myth set in a grounded world where the supernatural does not exist. For that reason, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's appearance as the titular character is also set to be pretty "grounded" and he has offered up a first look at his transformation via his Twitter account. 3 hr daily process w/ multi-time Academy Award nominated hair & make up artists. Love the transformation.. #Hercules twitter.com/TheRock/status…— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 11, 2013 Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend. Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler »
Shooting on The Rock’s Hercules has begun
11 June 2013 1:37 AM, PDT | Sky Movies | See recent Sky Movies news »
Mything in action Red Dragon and Rush Hour director Brett Ratner has begun production on his intriguing historical action film Hercules: The Thracian Wars. Starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as the titular demi-god, it sounds like Clash Of The Titans meets The Expendables- which could be great…or tragically awful. What is beyond doubt is the quality of the film’s cast. »
Dwayne Johnson's Hercules Has Entered Production
10 June 2013 2:00 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Director Brett Ratner has been developing his adaptation of Hercules for years now. First entering talks for the gig back in July of 2010, he got a bit sidetracked making the 2011 crime comedy Tower Heist, but has been focused on Greek myth since then, hiring box office superstar Dwayne Johnson to play the titular hero and collect a supporting cast that includes Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan, Aksel Hennie and John Hurt. And now cameras are finally ready to start rolling. Paramount has issued a press release announcing that production has officially begun on Ratner's Hercules. Adapted by screenwriters Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos, the new film is based on the graphic novel "Hercules: The Thracian Wars" and follows the titular hero's adventures as a mercenary. He and his companions travel the coast of Greece looking for work, but find trouble when he is hired to defeat a »
Dwayne Johnson Seeks Justice as Hercules Principal Photography Begins
10 June 2013 1:33 PM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Dwayne Johnson is seeking justice as principal photography on ‘Hercules: The Thracian Wars’ has begun in Budapest. MGM and Paramount Pictures confirmed the news that ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ helmer Brett Ratner, who’s directing and producing ‘Hercules,’ started filming the anticipated action adventure. ‘Hercules,’ which also stars Ian McShane, Joseph Fiennes and John Hurt, will be distributed worldwide on July 25, 2014 by Paramount. The film’s television distribution will be handled by MGM. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, the screenplay for ‘Hercules’ was written by Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos. The ensemble film is a revisionist take on the classic myth, and is set in a [ Read More ]
The post Dwayne Johnson Seeks Justice as Hercules Principal Photography Begins appeared first on Shockya.com. »
- Karen Benardello
Hercules starts principal photography Today
10 June 2013 1:01 PM, PDT | www.themoviebit.com | See recent TheMovieBit news »
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures, announced principal photography began today on “Hercules,” starring Dwayne Johnson (“G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “Fast And Furious” franchise) and directed and produced by Brett Ratner (“Rush Hour” franchise, “X-men: The Last Stand”). Filming takes place in Budapest, Hungary.. Based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars, the ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on the classic myth set in a grounded world where the supernatural does not exist. The screenplay is by Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos. Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend…which, according to the synopsis that we got, goes like this! Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the. »
- noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
Paramount & MGM Begin Production on Hercules
10 June 2013 12:51 PM, PDT | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
Founded in 2007, Radical Studios is a multimedia company that incubated comic books for exploitation in other forms. Among their earliest releases was Hercules, boasting a Steranko cover, and it came with high production values and a bit of a buzz., The character returned for a second miniseries in and this interpretation captured Hollywood’s fancy. After years in development, production on the movie adaptation began today. Thew film enters a crowded summer 2014, especially for super-hero films, coming after Captain America: The Winter Solider and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and just before X-Men: Days of Future Past and Guardians of the Galaxy (raising the question whether or not four Marvel Universe films in five months will reach the saturation point).
Here’s the formal release:
Hollywood, CA (June 10, 2013) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, a division of MGM Holdings, Inc., and Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., announced principal photography began today on “Hercules, »
- Robert Greenberger
Brett Ratner’s ‘Hercules: The Thracian Wars’ Begins Filming!
10 June 2013 12:19 PM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Brett Ratner’s down to Earth Hercules adaptation, starring Dwayne Johnson, has started principal photography. The film is based on the graphic novel ‘Hercules: The Thracian Wars’, and explores the man behind the myth, in a similar way to 2004′s King Arthur, removing all talk of magic and gods. See below for the complete press release.
I like the idea of removing magic from magical stories, but it can also just be a bit of a gimmick as well as showing the story as being pretty boring. What next? The legend of St. George where he slays, not a dragon, but a gecko? Or perhaps we’ll see Harry Potter as a wizard…a Maths wizard that is!
Hercules: The Thracian Wars is released 25th July 2014. It stars Dwayne Johnson, John Hurt, Joseph Fiennes, Aksel Hennie, Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane, and Rebecca Ferguson.
Hollywood, CA (June 10, 2013) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, a division of MGM Holdings, »
- Luke Ryan Baldock
Hercules heads into production
10 June 2013 11:49 AM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
News Glen Chapman 11 Jun 2013 - 07:10
Dwayne Johnson heads up an impressive ensemble cast in Brett Ratner's take on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars.
Things have been a bit quiet regarding the Dwayne Johnson headlined Hercules movie of late, but it seems as though quite an impressive cast has been assembled and it's now at the point where production has officially started.
The film will be based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars and will be more grounded than the myth we're familiar with, as it has done away with the supernatural elements of the story. We find Hercules after his twelve labours as a disillusioned mercenary, who with his band of companions travels ancient Greece selling his services. But soon he comes up against a challenge that leads him to embrace his own myth.
Alongside Johnson the cast includes Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, »
- glenchapman
Brett Ratner begins shooting 'Hercules' with Dwayne Johnson and Ian McShane
10 June 2013 11:40 AM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Brett Ratner has commenced shooting his newest movie, "Hercules." The film, which stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as the titular Hercules is based on the graphic novel "Hercules: The Thracian Wars" written by Steve Moore and is described as a 'revisionist take' on the myth, and one which will feature no supernatural elements. "Hercules," which is being distributed worldwide by Paramount, also stars Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, and John Hurt amongst others. The full synopsis reads as follows: Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend… Haunted by »
- Josh Lasser
Hercules shoot gets underway
10 June 2013 11:40 AM, PDT | ScreenDaily | See recent ScreenDaily news »
Shooting has commenced in Budapest, Hungary, on MGM and Paramount’s adventure starring Dwayne Johnson. Brett Ratner directs.
Paramount has earmarked a Jul 25 2014 release and handles the bulk of worldwide theatrical distribution. MGM handles select territories and all television rights.
Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan, John Hurt Rebecca Ferguson, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Aksel Hennie and Reece Ritchie round out the key cast.
Hercules is based on Radical Studios’ graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars and repositions the titular hero as a mercenary in a world where the supernatural does not exist. Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos adapted the screenplay.
Beau Flynn and Barry Levine are producing with Ratner. Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey, Ross Fanger and Jesse Berger serve as executive producer. »
- jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
Brett Ratner's 'Hercules' with Dwayne Johnson Officially in Production
10 June 2013 11:33 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
With all the geek news that's coming out of Apple's Wwdc and E3, it's a slow news day in the movie world. Therefore, we just though you'd like to know that director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men The Last Stand) is officially behind the camera again for MGM and Paramount Pictures' joint production of Hercules, starring 2013's Mvp Dwayne Johnson as the titular mythical hero. Based on on Steve Moore's graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars, a press release describes the project as an ensemble-action film with revisionist take on the classic myth set in a grounded world where the supernatural does not exist. Here's the official synopsis of the film from Paramount and MGM which is also being produced by the comic's Radical Studios President Barry Levine of Radical Studios and Executive VP Jesse Berger: Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, »
- Ethan Anderton
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