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7 June 2013 9:24 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
A critical digest of the week’s latest U.S. theatrical releases. Where applicable, links to longer reviews have been provided.
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
“Google Crashers” must have been the high-concept pitch for “The Internship,” which reteams “Wedding Crashers” stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson for a round of markedly less ribald shenanigans, this time as two washed-up Willy Lomans trying to reinvent themselves as tech-sector whiz kids. “The Social Network” it isn’t — nor does it try to be — but this big-hearted underdog comedy from director Shawn Levy is, much like its two leads, exceedingly affable and good-natured despite being undeniably long in the tooth. Low-key pic faces its own generation-gap standoff at the summer box office, where it opens just five days ahead of the more buzzed-about hipster doomsday farce “This Is the End” — a reminder that much has changed in American screen comedy in »
- Variety Staff
6 June 2013 10:07 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Tom Hardy first caught the attention of most American audiences back in 2010 when he appeared as forgery expert Eames in Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller Inception. Since then, the English actor has cemented himself as one of the fastest rising film stars in the business, with roles in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Warrior and This Means War.
However, Hardy’s career really entered high gear when he starred as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, the grand finale to Nolan’s Batman trilogy. That film brought a new level of notoriety to the actor, undoubtedly boosting the potential success of future projects like Mad Max: Fury Road and the upcoming Splinter Cell adaptation. Now fans of Hardy have another film to ...
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- Robert Yaniz Jr.
4 June 2013 10:48 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Chicago – There’s an honesty in the increasingly-great Joel Edgerton’s (“Animal Kingdom,” “Warrior,” “The Great Gatsby”) harrowing performance in Kieran Darcy-Smith’s “Wish You Were Here,” opening in New York and Los Angeles this Friday, that makes it a difficult film to dismiss. Sadly, the truth of what Edgerton brings to the role of a man who carries a dark secret is shrouded by a filmmaker who refuses to let us in on the cause of his pain. “Wish You Were Here” is a thriller/mystery that should have been a drama and feels more like it’s playing games with its audience than offering truthful characters or engaging storytelling.
“Wish You Were Here” opens with a lengthy montage of carefree behavior on a vacation in Southeast Asia. Alice (Felicity Price), her husband Dave (Joel Edgerton), Alice’s sister Steph (Teresa Palmer), and Steph’s new boyfriend Jeremy »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
4 June 2013 6:13 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Mark Strong, Joel Edgerton
Running Time: 157 minutes
Certificate: 15
Extras: No Small Feat, The Compound Long Version, Geared Up Targeting Jessica Chastain
Kathryn Bigelow’s (The Hurt Locker) Zero Dark Thirty tells the true story of the search for Osama Bin Laden following 9/11, with particular focus on CIA Operative Maya (Chastain). With an extremely well known story, and an ending that will surprise nobody, Zero Dark Thirty is a tough sell – so does it work?
Jessica Chastain is the perfect choice to play focal point Maya, her acting depth helps her to be strong yet sympathetic and above all interesting. Surrounding Chastain are a bevy of classy performers: Jason Clarke (Lawless), Kyle Chandler (Super 8), Joel Edgerton (Warrior), and the imperious Mark Strong (Rock’N'rolla) which add to the style on screen. Sadly this is also a weakness with crisp images, beautiful direction »
- Sam Carey
3 June 2013 7:49 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
We’ve covered a fair few set stills from the much-anticapted Marvel sequel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The most recent images gave us the first look at our heroic First Avenger’s new foe, in the form of his long-thought-dead best buddy Bucky Barnes, the sub-titled villain of the sequel. Sebastian Stan returns as a reanimated frozen corpse, reprogrammed in present day by another bad guy, Crossbones (being played by the brilliant Warrior and The Grey actor Frank Grillo) as a super-strength assassin. Well, he’ll also have a little help from Toby Jones’ time-hopping slimy scientist, Dr. Arnim Zola.
These latest set images, The Winter Soldier atop of a moving humvee, gives us the first glance at the undead puppet’s secret weapon – his crushing bionic arm.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier will co-star Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Emily VanCamp, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayley Atwell, »
- Craig Hunter
31 May 2013 7:14 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
• Doctor Who alum Karen Gillan is bound for more space adventures in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, but this time not as a sidekick for the good guys. The Scottish actress will play a villain in the comic book-based movie — no more details have been revealed about her character. Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies) and Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead) will also play villains. Chris Pratt (Zero Dark Thirty) is set to play the lead, Star Lord. Prepping for a late June production start, Guardians of the Galaxy is scheduled for an Aug. 1, 2014 release date. [THR]
• The Expendables are expanding their ranks. »
- Emily Rome
30 May 2013 1:12 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Most of you probably first met Tom Hardy in 2010′s Inception, unless you’re an avid consumer of British cinema, in which case perhaps you recognized him from 2008′s Bronson. Then again, a select few of you Trekkies might even remember him from 2002′s Star Trek: Nemesis. Regardless, now almost all of you identify him as Bane from 2012′s The Dark Knight Rises. But a few years from now, we might all be calling him Sir Elton.
With five movies in the works for 2014 (including a highly anticipated Mad Max reboot) and a new rumor going around that he’s »
- Samantha Highfill
30 May 2013 8:37 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
In what could be the most unexpected, left-field but totally awesome casting decisions made this year, Tom Hardy is reportedly being lined up to play Elton John in the musical biopic Rocketman.
In development for several years and described as a “biographical musical fantasy”, the drama would celebrate the life and music of the charismatic and legendary performer and also explore John’s relationship with lyricist Bernie Taupin. Hitfix reports that Michael Gracey (a first time director who also is attached to a biopic of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman On Earth”, which Hugh Jackman would lead) and Executive Producer Elton John are seriously considering Hardy for the lead role.
For Hardy, playing Elton John would be a million miles away from the alpha male characters of Bane, Bronson, Tommy Conlon (his Mma fighter from Warrior) he has portrayed recently, and of course Mad Max, the reboot which he has out next year. »
- Matt Holmes
29 May 2013 3:41 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Can you imagine of The Dark Knight Rises and Warrior fame, Tom Hardy to glide effortlessly across a stage wearing notoriously loud costumes? If the Rocketman producers get their wish it might be true one day. Put another way, he’s someone Elton John and director Michael Gracey are seriously considering to lead the biopic that has been described as a ‘biographical musical fantasy that will weave together John’s life and his music’. This doesn’t mean they made an offer or reciprocated yet. Justin Timberlake was also ‘seriously’ considering being playing the same role. Additionally, Ben Foster, best known for playing cold-blooded murderer in 3:10 to »
- Nick Martin
29 May 2013 12:45 PM, PDT | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
The Sir Elton John biopic, Rocketman, has been in the works for a few years now. A director has been found in Michael Gracey, but the project has yet to be able to nail down its leading man. That may be changing soon though as the producers are now considering Tom Hardy for the role.
No formal offer of any kind has been made, but it’s still worth considering the possibility of Hardy leading the film. Of The Dark Knight Rises and Warrior fame, Hardy has shown time and time again that he’s one of the most versatile leading men in Hollywood. Taking on the role of John would only further show his range, if he can pull it off that is.
The main question most will have is whether Hardy can not only sing, but sing well enough to portray one of the greatest vocalists of all time. »
- Alexander Lowe
21 May 2013 1:45 PM, PDT | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
As far as two people to create a TV series together, it'd be hard to do much better than J.J. Abrams and Alfonso Cuaron. The former is, obviously, the man behind hits like "Alias," "Lost" and "Revolution," while the latter is the acclaimed filmmaker behind "Children Of Men," who'll make his long-awaited return this October with "Gravity." The delayed post-production on the latter gave Cuaron the time to cook up "Believe" with Abrams, and direct a pilot, NBC picked up the show, and now a trailer has arrived, via /Film. The show seems to be a sort of blend of "The Fugitive," "Paper Moon" and Abrams' vaguely sci-fi conspiracy millieu (the show looks a lot like "Fringe" at this point -- good news for us, probably not good news when it comes to the ratings.) It follows an ex-con (Jake McLaughlin of "Warrior" and "Safe House,") who has to protect »
- Jason McDonald
21 May 2013 1:45 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
As far as two people to create a TV series together, it'd be hard to do much better than J.J. Abrams and Alfonso Cuaron. The former is, obviously, the man behind hits like "Alias," "Lost" and "Revolution," while the latter is the acclaimed filmmaker behind "Children Of Men," who'll make his long-awaited return this October with "Gravity." The delayed post-production on the latter gave Cuaron the time to cook up "Believe" with Abrams, and direct a pilot, NBC picked up the show, and now a trailer has arrived, via /Film. The show seems to be a sort of blend of "The Fugitive," "Paper Moon" and Abrams' vaguely sci-fi conspiracy millieu (the show looks a lot like "Fringe" at this point -- good news for us, probably not good news when it comes to the ratings.) It follows an ex-con (Jake McLaughlin of "Warrior" and "Safe House,") who has to protect »
- Jason McDonald
16 May 2013 11:02 AM, PDT | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Johnny Depp now has a co-star in the form of Joel Edgerton of the upcoming Whitey Bulger biopic, Black Mass. Detailing the life story of the Boston crime boss, the film will have Depp starring as Bulger while Edgerton will play John Connolly, “an FBI agent and childhood pal of Bulger tasked with bringing down the Italian mob, but instead helped out his pal and eventually paid the price.”
This is another huge score for Edgerton, who has seen his profile rise considerably ever since 2010′s Animal Kingdom. In recent years, he’s had solid roles in films like Warrior, Zero Dark Thirty, Wish You Were Here and The Great Gatsby. He’s quickly turning into one of Hollywood’s most sought after leading men and his role in Black Mass will no doubt add another impressive credit to his resume.
I’m not too familiar with Whitey Bulger or his story, »
- Matt Joseph
16 May 2013 10:37 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Since he broke through in 2010 with the Australian crime drama Animal Kingdom, Aussie Joel Edgerton has been steadily forging a reputation as a captivating actor. From Academy Award-nominated follow-ups like Warrior and Zero Dark Thirty to more mainstream fare like Baz Luhrmann's flashy adaptation The Great Gatsby, Edgerton is gaining momentum. (I'd argue he's the best part of Gatsby, bringing a surprising depth and sex appeal to the mostly loathsome character Tom Buchanan.) Deadline reports he'll soon be stepping up to play a romantic lead opposite Michelle Williams in The Double Hour. A remake of an Italian psychological thriller starring Kseniya Rappoport and Filippo Timi, The Double Hour centers on a pair of lovers (Williams and Edgerton) who meet during a speed dating event. She's a maid; he's a former cop, and soon they are on their way to a romantic weekend in a country cottage. However, once they »
16 May 2013 9:52 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Australian actor Joel Edgerton ("The Great Gatsby," "Warrior") is keeping busy and is up for two more projects.
First up, he'll team with Michelle Williams on Joshua Marston's remake of Italian thriller "The Double Hour".
The story follows two lovers who find themselves victims in the midst of a well-executed robbery.
He's also scored a major role in Barry Levinson's Whitey Bulger biopic "Black Mass".
Edgerton will play FBI Agent John Connolly who was tasked with bringing down the Italian mob with the help of Bulger (Johnny Depp). He was eventually convicted of racketeering and obstruction of justice.
Sources: Variety and Deadline »
- Garth Franklin
16 May 2013 2:44 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Joel Edgerton has joined the cast of Black Mass.
Barry Levinson's crime drama will star Johnny Depp as notorious Boston gangster Whitey Bulger.
Deadline reports that The Great Gatsby star Edgerton will play FBI agent John Connolly, a childhood friend of Bulger who is tasked with bringing him down but instead assists him.
Levinson produced 1997 mob drama Donnie Brasco, which starred Depp as an undercover FBI agent opposite Al Pacino's gangster.
Filming on Black Mass is due to begin in early summer, once Depp has finished filming Wally Pfister's Transcendence.
Watch Joel Edgerton discussing his role in Warrior with Digital Spy below: »
15 May 2013 6:04 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Here's your latest casting news out of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival: Joel Edgerton (Warrior) will join Johnny Depp in the Barry Levinson crime thriller Black Mass about Boston kingpin Whitey Bulger. Chris Pine (Star Trek), Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Children of Men) have joined the Tobey Maguire production Z for Zacharia, directed by Craig Zobel (Compliance). Hit the jump for more on each casting announcement. Deadline reports that Edgerton has joined the cast of Black Mass as FBI agent and childhood pal of Bulger, John Connolly. Connolly was tasked with taking down the Italian mob and cooperated with Bulger, who acted as an FBI informant with the dual intention of getting the Feds to eliminate his own underworld competition. Connolly himself was eventually convicted of racketeering and obstruction of justice for aiding Bulger, along with second-degree murder charges stemming from leaked information to the mobsters. Deadline also reports that Pine, »
- Dave Trumbore
15 May 2013 12:14 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Joel Edgerton (Zero Dark Thirty, Warrior) and Michelle Williams (My Week with Marilyn, Shutter Island) are going to star in a remake of The Double Hour, an Italian film from 2009 directed by Giuseppe Capotondi.
Joshua Marston (Maria Full Of Grace) will write and direct the psychological thriller. It focuses on two lovers who find themselves victims in the midst of a dangerous and well-planned robbery.
Indigo Films' Nicola Giuliano, Vertigo Entertainment's Roy Lee and Journeyman Pictures' Paul Mezey are producing. Silver Reel Entertainment and Lotus Entertainment have partnered to finance and sell the film in Cannes.
Edgerton can next be seen in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby with Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, which is due out in the UK on May 16th. He has also completed the thriller Felony with Jai Courtney and Melissa George, and is currently filming Jane Got a Gun with Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor. »
- Emma
8 May 2013 4:09 AM, PDT | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Patrick Fugit has boarded Harris Goldberg and Kristen D'Alessio's The List romantic comedy/drama. Goldberg, who wrote with D'Alessio, is directing the film which tells of a man who takes on a list of self improvements in order to win the affection of his dream girl. Also in the cast of the indie are Karen Gillan of Doctor Who and Jennifer Morrison (House, Warrior). D'Alessia produces via Goose's List while Mason and Elizabeth Phelps serve as executive producers. Fugit was last seen in Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson starrer We Bought a Zoo, under Jerry Maguire director Cameron Crowe »
7 May 2013 10:12 PM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
The movie with the revolving cast and crew just secured a new villain. Days after Bradley Cooper announced he had to depart "Jane Got a Gun" due to timing issues with his current project, David O. Russell's "American Hustle," Ewan McGregor is negotiating to take over the role, Deadline reports
Cooper was a replacement himself, who agreed to take over for Jude Law, after he left. Law's departure came after the film's director, Lynne Ramsay, abruptly quit the project on the first day of filming. The reasoning for Ramsay's departure has yet to be revealed.
"Jane Got A Gun" began filming in March, starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton and Noah Emmerich. Gavin O'Connor, best known for 2011's "Warrior," is directing. No release date has been announced for the movie. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
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