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2013 | 2012 | 2011
18 items from 2013
Directors: Mullan, Harper, Marsh, Evans
22 May 2013 11:56 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Paradise
Actor-turned-filmmaker Peter Mullan ("Neds") is set to helm "Paradise" which Peter Broughan will produce.
The story deals with the foundation of legendary football club Celtic by an Irish priest in Glasgow in 1887. [Source: THR]
War Book
UK director Tom Harper ("The Woman in Black: Angel of Death") and scribe Jack Thorne ("How I Live Now," "A Long Way Down") are teaming for the London-set thriller "War Book" for Sixteen Films and Archer's Mark.
The story deals with the aftermath of an international nuclear attack, played out in the political backrooms of London. Lauren Dark is producing, and shooting kicks off on location in London in mid-July. [Source: Screen Daily]
The Girl With A Clock For A Heart
James Marsh ("Man On Wire," "Red Riding") will reunite with his "Shadow Dancer" producers on "The Girl With A Clock For A Heart."
An adaptation of the upcoming novel by Peter Swanson, the story follows a »
- Garth Franklin
Cannes 2013: For Those In Peril Initial Reaction
18 May 2013 5:31 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
For Those In Peril, which premiered in Director's Fortnight today, continues a long tradition of a Cannes a berth for lyrical but somewhat fatalistic coming-of-age movies from Britain, this time adding a dash of magic realism. Set in a small Scottish fishing village, the film stars George MacKay – soon to be seen in Kevin Macdonald's How I Live Now and Dexter Fletcher's Sunshine On Leith – as Aaron, the sole survivor of an unexplained accident at sea that has killed a number of young men, including his beloved brother. Aaron suffers the inevitable survivor issues: wracked with guilt, he obsessively calls the coast guard and trawls the beach for proof that his brother has survived. But before terrifying his poor mother (Kate Dickie) with his increasingly erratic behaviour, Aaron strikes up a close friendship with his brother's girlfriend (Nichola Burley), which, far from giving him closure, seems actually to make things worse. »
Jude Law Joins Kevin Macdonald's Submarine Thriller 'Black Sea'
25 April 2013 10:14 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
It's cool if you forgot about this project, because we pretty much did too. While Kevin Macdonald's last feature was 2011's "The Eagle," he hasn't slowed down for a moment, delivering the crowdsourced "Life In A Day" around the same time and "Marley" last year, with his next film "How I Live Now" starring Saoirse Ronan, shot and somewhere on the horizon. And keeping that workflow going, he's already putting together another movie that once again will see him change gears. First announced over a year ago, the pieces are coming together on the submarine thriller "Black Sea" -- something Macdonald described as "one of those hard, intelligent B-movies they used to make -- dark, little vicious B-movies” -- and Focus Features have snapped up the worldwide rights, with Jude Law slated to star. So what's it all about? Well, it sounds perfectly pulpy. Law would play an unemployed »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Focus Acquires Hot Cannes Title ‘Black Sea’ With Kevin Macdonald Directing Jude Law
25 April 2013 9:14 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Exclusive: As distributors line their coffers with big films for Cannes, Focus Features has grabbed one, acquiring worldwide rights to Black Sea, an adventure thriller that Kevin Macdonald will direct with Jude Law starring. It’s contemporary, and Law will play a submarine captain who is laid off by a salvage company and makes a deal with a shadowy backer to look for a storied sunken sub reputed to be loaded with gold at the bottom of the Black Sea. Since this find would get him even with his ex-bosses, he puts together a crew of English and Russian sailors for the task, taking off to uncharted depths with his motley crew. The closer they get to the prize, the riskier it becomes to trust one another. Law just starred for Focus Features in Anna Karenina. Film 4 developed, co-produced and is co-financing Black Sea with Focus, and Macdonald has committed to make it next. »
- MIKE FLEMING JR
'The Impossible' Blu-ray: Tom Holland talks about tsunamis, Shakespeare, and Ben Kenobi -- Exclusive Video
23 April 2013 6:13 AM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
Naomi Watts was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The Impossible, and Ewan McGregor starred as the husband and father who refused to quit looking for his missing family in the devastating aftermath of the 2004 tsunami. But the emotional core of the heartrending disaster film was Tom Holland, the 13-year old English actor who played their oldest son Lucas. Nearly swept away by the wave, Lucas clings to life among the dangerous flotsam and survives to help his injured mother to safety. Never striking a false note as his character veers between terror, hopelessness, and bravery, Holland »
- Jeff Labrecque
Tom Holland to star in In the Heart of The Sea
11 April 2013 9:15 AM, PDT | ScreenTerrier | See recent ScreenTerrier news »
Just as the BBC starts filming in Malta on The Whale, its dramatisation of the ill-fated voyage of whaleship The Essex seen through the eyes of the cabin boy Thomas Nickerson (to be played by newcomer Charles Furness), Hollywood is hot on its heels.
Warner Bros are set to film In The Heart Of The Sea this year, another account of the story, adapted from Nathaniel Philbrick’s award-winning book In The Heart Of The Sea: The Tragedy Of The Whaleship Essex, about a whaling ship that was stalked and destroyed by a sperm whale in 1820, to be directed by Ron Howard.
According to Deadline, the 17 year old star of The Impossible Tom Holland (represented by Curtis Brown) has been cast as young Tom Nickerson in this movie adaptation, opposite Chris Hemsworth. Tom won the Critics Circle Young British Performer of the Year award for his portrayal of eldest son Lucas in The Impossible, »
- noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
'The Impossible' Kid Tom Holland Jumps Back In The Water With Ron Howard's 'In The Heart Of The Sea'
11 April 2013 8:30 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
You couldn’t read a review of “The Impossible” without reading about Tom Holland’s mature-beyond-his-years performance as the eldest son. Many said he was robbed of an Oscar nod but high-profile offers are a pretty good consolation prize and Holland will be receiving plenty of those. The young British actor has just signed on to Ron Howard’s based-on-true-story whaling picture “In The Heart Of The Sea” opposite Chris Hemsworth. Holland also recently wrapped “How I Live Now” with Saoirse Ronan and the Steven Knight thriller “Locke” with Tom Hardy. “In The Heart Of The Sea” is a script by “Blood Diamond” writer Charles Leavitt based on the book by Nathaniel Philbrick. More importantly, the book is based on a series of horrific events that took place in 1820 when a sperm whale attacked a ship and the crew was set adrift, eventually cannibalizing each other to »
- Tess Hofmann
Bypass starts shooting
2 April 2013 10:29 AM, PDT | ScreenTerrier | See recent ScreenTerrier news »
It's been a long time in gestation, but shooting on Duane Hopkins' second feature film Bypass is now underway in Newcastle.
George MacKay leads the cast as Tim, in the film which is described as “a character-driven thriller set against the economic backdrop of contemporary Britain". 20 year old George (represented by Gordon and French), recently filmed on Dexter Fletcher's 2nd feature film Sunshine on Leith, and is next to be seen in How I Live Now opposite Saoirse Ronan.
He is joined by 20 year old Charlotte Spencer, who made her feature film debut last year as Steph, Will Poulter's love interest in Dexter Fletcher's directorial debut Wild Bill. Charlotte, who was a pupil at Sylvia Young’s Theatre School, started acting as a child - she was in the original West End cast of Mary Poppins, and is also the voice of Angelina Ballerina.
Produced by Third Films, »
- noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
Saoirse Ronan Talks The Host, Working with Writer/Director Andrew Niccol, Plus Breaking Bad, How I Live Now and Ryan Gosling’s Directorial Debut
28 March 2013 5:49 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Writer/director Andrew Niccol’s adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s The Host opens this weekend. The film stars Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder, one of the last remaining humans on Earth after a race of parasitic aliens have taken over most of the world. Melanie is unique in that she forms a bond with her parasite and sets out to free other humans, if they’ll accept her as one of them. The film also stars Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fisher and Boyd Holbrook. For more on the film, here's 5 clips, the trailer, and a featurette. At the recent Los Angeles press day, I landed an extended interview with Ronan. We talked about making The Host, how she got involved in the project, what it was like to work for Niccol, what's special about all the great directors she's worked with, Kevin MacDonald's How I Live Now, »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Saoirse Ronan In Gosling’s “How to Catch A Monster”
11 February 2013 2:24 PM, PST | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Saoirse Ronan is the newest big name to join Ryan Gosling’s first outing in the director’s chair, How To Catch A Monster. The fantasy noir also stars Christina Hendricks, Eva Mendes, Matt Smith, and Ben Mendelsohn. Here’s the press release announcing the project and the new hires. This movie is quickly vaulting to the top of my most anticipated list.
Academy Award® nominee Saoirse Ronan has come aboard Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, How To Catch A Monster. She joins additional new cast members Matt Smith, Eva Mendes, and Ben Mendelsohn. Christina Hendricks will star in this modern fantasy-drama, based on a script by Gosling that will begin principal photography this May in Detroit.
Marc Platt and Adam Siegel are producing the film on behalf of Marc Platt Productions, along with Gosling via his Phantasma Films banner, and Michel Litvak and David Lancaster via the Bold Films banner. »
- Andy Greene
Saoirse Ronan Cast in Ryan Gosling's How To Catch A Monster
10 February 2013 10:00 AM, PST | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Hanna star Saoirse Ronan has joined the cast of Ryan Gosling's fairytale noir film How To Catch a Monster. Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), and Eva Mendes have already been cast in the film.
This will be Gosling's first time directing a film, and the story "weaves elements of fantasy noir, and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy, a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive."
This sounds like it's going to be such a cool movie, and I hope Gosling is just as good at directing as he is at acting. There's no word on who Ronan will play in the movie, »
- Joey Paur
Press Release Confirms Saoirse Ronan Will Learn ‘How To Catch A Monster’
10 February 2013 5:03 AM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
This week alone, we’ve learned both Eva Mendes and Doctor Who’s Matt Smith are to feature strongly in Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, How To Catch A Monster. The duo joined the previously confirmed Christina Hendricks and Aussie actor, Ben Mendelsohn, in the dark, fantasy noir and now we have confirmation via an official press release that Hanna and The Lovely Bones rising star Saoirse Ronan, soon to be seen in Andrew Niccol’s adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer novel, The Host, is also onboard.
All the details as follows:
Academy Award® nominee Saoirse Ronan has come aboard Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, How To Catch A Monster. She joins additional new cast members Matt Smith, Eva Mendes, and Ben Mendelsohn. Christina Hendricks will star in this modern fantasy-drama, based on a script by Gosling that will begin principal photography this May in Detroit.
- Craig Hunter
Efm 2013: Saoirse Ronan to Learn How to Catch a Monster
9 February 2013 11:25 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Another bit of casting news has come out of Berlin for Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, the horror flick How to Catch a Monster, and we have the skinny for you right here. Read on for the latest, and look for more soon!
From the Press Release
Academy Award® nominee Saoirse Ronan has come aboard Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, How To Catch A Monster. She joins additional new cast members Matt Smith, Eva Mendes, and Ben Mendelsohn. Christina Hendricks will star in this modern fantasy-drama, based on a script by Gosling that will begin principal photography this May in Detroit.
Marc Platt and Adam Siegel are producing the film on behalf of Marc Platt Productions, along with Gosling via his Phantasma Films banner and Michel Litvak and David Lancaster via the Bold Films banner. Sierra/Affinity is overseeing international sales for the film, which is available to buyers at »
- Uncle Creepy
Saoirse Ronan Joins How To Catch A Monster
9 February 2013 9:37 AM, PST | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Saoirse Ronan is gearing up for a big year. She has The Host opening next month and Byzantium and How I Live Now hitting theatres shortly after. She’s also signed on to lead Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, which we’re very, very excited about. Now, Ronan can add one more film to her resume, Ryan Gosling’s How To Catch A Monster.
Ronan will star alongside Christina Hendricks, Ben Mendelsohn, Eva Mendes and Matt Smith and from what we know, the film is set to” weaves elements of fantasy noir, and suspense into a modern day fairytale.”
For those unfamiliar with the plot, it will center on Hendricks’ Billy, “a single mother of two, who is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, »
- Matt Joseph
Saoirse Ronan Joins Ryan Gosling’s Directorial Debut 'How To Catch A Monster'
9 February 2013 8:40 AM, PST | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Is 2013 going to be Saoirse Ronan's biggest year yet? It's certainly shaping up to be that way. She's got potential franchise coming with "The Host" opening next month, genre offerings "Byzantium" and "How I Live Now" are on the horizon, and she's currently lensing Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" taking the female lead role. Now she's adding Ryan Gosling to her list of accomplishments. Ronan has boarded the actor's directorial debut "How To Catch A Monster" with a cast that now includes Christina Hendricks, Ben Mendelsohn, Eva Mendes and "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith. Written by Gosling, the story centers on Billy, a single mother of two, who is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive. No word yet on. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Tessa Ross To Receive BAFTA For Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema
29 January 2013 1:29 PM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
One of the most prestigious awards to receive at the Ee British Academy Film Awards is the Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema and this year, they’ve announced their winner will be Tessa Ross. For those who don’t know, she’s a champion of the British film industry.
Tessa has nurtured filmmakers in their first feature films such as Stephen Daldry’s Billy Elliot, Chris Morris’ Four Lions, Steve McQueen’s Hunger, Paddy Considine’s Tyrannosaur, Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges, Joe Cornish’s Attack the Block, Sam Taylor-Wood’s Nowhere Boy and Richard Ayoade’s Submarine, amongst many others. She also has developed longstanding working relationships with established British filmmakers such as Danny Boyle, Shane Meadows, Mike Leigh, Michael Winterbottom, Roger Michell and Kevin Macdonald. Together they have worked on some of the most critically-acclaimed and award-winning films of the last decade including Slumdog Millionaire, The Last King of Scotland, »
- Dan Bullock
Tom Holland Talks The Impossible and Kevin Macdonald’s How I Live Now Starring Saoirse Ronan
4 January 2013 11:56 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Expanding this weekend in more theaters is director Juan Antonio Bayona’s The Impossible. Based on a true story, the film stars Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor as the parents of three boys vacationing in Thailand in 2004 when the tsunami hit. Having survived, but finding themselves separated, the family members search for each other amidst the chaos, encountering strangers caught up in the same situation along the way. The film also stars Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, and Oaklee Pendergast. For more on The Impossible, here are eight clips and the trailer. At the recent Los Angeles press day I got to speak to Tom Holland. We talked about how he got involved in the movie, the transition from stage to screen, what surprised him about making a movie, and more. In addition, Holland talked about Kevin Macdonald's How I Live Now which also stars Saoirse Ronan. Hit the jump to watch. »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
26 Books that have Been Adapted into Movies Releasing in 2013 Part Two
3 January 2013 8:30 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Yesterday we took a look at the comic books, graphic novels, plays and news articles that were being adapted into films set for release in 2013 (find that article here) and today we dig a little deeper and take a look at over 25 books that will make the leap from page to screen in the new year and it is a list with some titles you are surely going to want to add to your reading list over the coming months. The list is filled with recognizable authors such as Stephen King, Cormac McCarthy, Orson Scott Card, Suzanne Collins, Tom Clancy, Stephenie Meyer, Nicholas Sparks and F. Scott Fitzgerald. After that you have J.R.R. Tolkien, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen and even Stanislaw Lem. Cassandra Clare, Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, Joseph Delaney, Rick Riordan and Isaac Marion deliver some young adult flavor while Ron Rash and Jordan Belfort deliver »
- Brad Brevet
2013 | 2012 | 2011
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