Alfonso Cuaron

Sandra Bullock Says No Make-Up for Actors in Alfonso Cuaron’s GRAVITY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 3rd, 2012 at 1:38 pm

Alfonso Cuaron’s upcoming sci-fi film Gravity has already made some bold moves.  The film reportedly has little dialogue, long takes, and now Sandra Bullock says the actors won’t be wearing make-up.  That may not seem like a big deal, but imagine your face blown up to the size of a movie screen and then projected in 3D.  Of course, it’s not a totally bizarre choice since the movie takes place in outer space and centers on an astronaut (Bullock) who’s struggling to find a way home after her space station is damaged.  Putting on eye-shadow and lipstick probably isn’t “Priority #1″ in that situation.

Hit the jump for what Bullock had to say about filming as well as her elaboration on why co-star George Clooney doesn’t plan on doing another 3D movie after this one.  Gravity opens November 21st.

George Clooney Talks about Alfonso Cuaron’s Sci-Fi Film GRAVITY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 2nd, 2011 at 7:33 am

Alfonso Cuaron‘s sci-fi feature Gravity is easily one of my most anticipated films of 2012.  The movie, which is Cuaron’s first since Children of Men, centers on “a female astronaut (played by Sandra Bullock) stranded on a space station after satellite debris slams into it and wipes out the rest of the crew.”  She then has to find a way to return home.  George Clooney plays a fellow astronaut who only features in the first act, but his role is reportedly “pivotal”.  Cloooney provided some brief elaboration to USA Today on his role, explaining his and Bullock’s characters “are tethered together, floating through space.”

Clooney also spoke about the challenges in the script (there’s reportedly very little dialogue) and about his first time starring in a 3D movie.  Hit the jump for what he had to say.  Gravity opens November 21, 2012.

Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Cuaron, Michael Bay, and Rupert Wyatt on Warner Bros. Shortlist for New TWILIGHT ZONE Film

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 30th, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Warner Bros. is looking to the big leagues to helm their untitled Twilight Zone film. Variety reports that there is “mutual interest” between the studio and three filmmakers to take the reins: Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Cuaron, and Michael Bay. Rise of the Planet of the Apes director Rupert Wyatt is also in the mix, but the report states that Nolan, Cuaron, and Bay are the top picks. Unlike the studio’s 1983 Twilight Zone, this new pic will have only one director, and WB is definitely looking to the A-list. Apparently Nolan is the front-runner to get the offer (which isn’t surprising given his very close relationship with the studio, and the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio is producing the Twilight Zone pic), but Variety’s sources are unsure as to whether he’ll actually sign on as the project is apparently similar to Inception. Apparently Harry Potter David Yates was on the shortlist at one point as well, though his prospects have waned as of late.  Continued after the jump.

Exclusive: Producer David Heyman Talks HARRY POTTER and Reveals He’s Doing an Animated Movie Using 10 Beatles Songs – UPDATED

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 13th, 2011 at 5:33 pm

At this year’s CinemaCon (formerly ShoWest) I got to speak to producer David Heyman twice.  The first time was right before the Warner Bros. presentation where Heyman and Harry Potter producer David Barron showed some awesome looking footage from the final Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.  You can watch the red carpet interview here and here’s my recap of the footage.

A short time later, I was backstage with Heyman and we continued our conversation.  During the ten or so minutes, we talked about the footage they decided to show from Harry Potter, will there be an “Ultimate Box Set” on DVD/Blu-ray, what props he took home from set (he has some of the horcruxes!!), and he revealed that he had just “closed the deal on some Beatles songs, and we’re gonna do an animated film, a musical animated film using Beatles songs, with a love story between a dung beetle and a lady bug.”  Hit the jump for more.

UPDATE: Apple Corps Ltd. (the group that represents The Beatles) have contacted me to clarify The Beatles involvement in the animated movie. Here’s what they sent me:

Contrary to recent reports, no original Beatles master recordings will be featured in the forthcoming David Heyman (Harry Potter) produced animated film. The as-yet-unnamed film will feature cover versions of 10 songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

So while the music will be used, it’s cover songs. However, with the right artists, the soundtrack could be awesome.  Original story after the jump

CinemaCon: Warner Bros. President Jeff Robinov Talks THE GREAT GATSBY, GRAVITY, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD and More

by Jason Barr    Posted: March 31st, 2011 at 5:44 pm

Earlier today at CinemaCon, Warner Bros. held a panel with president Jeff Robinov during which he discussed some of the studio’s upcoming projects. In addition to reiterating the studio’s enthusiasm for projects such as The Hobbit, Dark Shadows, and the Clint Eastwood/Beyonce team-up that is A Star Is Born, Robinov also mentioned much anticipated projects such as The Great Gatsby (starring Leonardo DiCaprio), Mad Max: Fury Road, and Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity (starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock).

While there have been some questions regarding the status of both George Miller‘s Mad Max installment and Gravity, any time the head of a studio discusses projects as being in the studio’s short-term forecast, you can be sure the wheels are turning on said films.  Steve will have a lot more on the WB panel and what was shown, but for now, consider these projects on the immediate horizon.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN: Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray Review

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: December 24th, 2010 at 6:54 am

With a story that changes the game for the rest of the series, director Alfonso Cuaron arrives in the universe of Harry Potter with a vision and enthusiasm that comes together to expand, nurture and mature this world of witchcraft and wizardry. If Christopher Columbus gave birth to the film universe of J.K. Rowling’s multi-billion dollar wizarding series with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, then Alfonso Cuaron weens it off the baby bottle with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and teaches it to fly on a Firebolt before it can even think about crawling. Continuing the double-dip home video releases, Warner Bros. has delivered yet another Blu-Ray collection that is truly worthy of being called an Ultimate Edition of my favorite film in the entire Harry Potter franchise. Read more about this spectacular Blu-Ray release after the jump.

George Clooney Replaces Robert Downey Jr. in GRAVITY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: December 16th, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Gravity, the first film from director Alfonso Cuaron since Children of Men, has had its share of struggles in trying to get to the big screen.  The story features a female lead character who is by herself for the majority of film.  The film, which is about an astronaut trying to return to Earth after a disaster in space, was originally set to star Angelina Jolie and Robert Downey Jr., but then Jolie dropped out.  Warner Bros. required a bankable actress for the part and eventually Sandra Bullock signed on to the film…only to have Robert Downey Jr. drop out shortly thereafter due to scheduling conflicts.  Downey was set to play another astronaut who survives the disaster.  Now Heat Vision is reporting that George Clooney has come to the rescue of the project and will play the role, which, while not major, is pivotal in the first act of the film.

Hit the jump for more on Clooney’s schedule and where Gravity will fit in.

Robert Downey Jr. Will Not Star in GRAVITY, Now Circling HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 17th, 2010 at 6:51 pm

After trying for weeks to work the project into his schedule, Robert Downey Jr. has officially dropped out of talks to star in Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity.  The sci-fi 3D flick has been one of the most talked about projects around town.  Sandra Bullock is attached to star in the ambitious flick which is supposedly similar to 2000’s Cast Away, in that the female lead is the only actor on screen for the bulk of the film. Bullock stars as an astronaut adrift in space attempting to get back to her ship.  Downey was trying to fit the film into his increasingly very busy schedule.  He’s currently filming the sequel to last year’s Sherlock Holmes, The Avengers begins filming early next year, and he’s also attached to star in Disney’s Oz: The Great and Powerful to be directed by Sam Raimi.

Heat Vision reports that Downey is now eyeing Fox’s How to Talk to Girls.  Based upon a book written by a 9-year old boy revolving around advice on how to deal with the opposite sex, Downey is looking to also produce the film with his wife and producing partner Susan Downey.  A draft of the script already exists, but Susan Downey will apparently take over the project and develop it as a Downey-starring vehicle. For more on RDJ and what’s to become of Gravity, hit the jump.

Robert Downey Jr. on IRON MAN 3 Going to Disney, How Is SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 Going, and Will He Star in Alfonso Cuaron’s GRAVITY

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: October 27th, 2010 at 2:09 pm

During today’s press conference for Due Date, Robert Downey Jr. was asked about Iron Man 3 going to Disney from Paramount, how has Sherlock Holmes 2 been going, and I asked him if he’ll star in Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity.  While I’d love to say we have huge answers to these questions, Downey Jr. was rather brief and to the point on all three.  Hit the jump for what he said:

Robert Downey Jr. Trying to Work Alfonso Cuaron’s GRAVITY into His Schedule

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 25th, 2010 at 12:46 pm

The struggle to launch Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity continues.  After a difficult search to find a leading lady to carry the film, the production finally landed Sandra Bullock for what is being described as a “Cast Away-type” role where she’ll be the only actor on screen for most of the film.  The plot centers on a female astronaut who’s determined to get back home to her daughter after her space station is destroyed by the debris field from an exploded asteroid.  Robert Downey Jr. joined the project back in March, but now Deadline is reporting that he is considering leaving the project due to scheduling conflicts.  However, a trusted source at Warner Bros. tells us that:

“there are some scheduling issues we’re trying to figure out, but as of right now, he’s absolutely still in.”

Downey is set to play the supporting role of Bullock’s co-pilot who is the only other survivor of the space station disaster.  Hit the jump for more on Downey’s busy schedule.

Natalie Portman Pulls Away From Alfonso Cuarón’s GRAVITY – UPDATE Sandra Bullock Offered Role

by Bill Graham    Posted: October 6th, 2010 at 3:32 pm

I don’t know if director Alfonso Cuarón would consider Gravity a passion project, but it is certainly turning into a laborious attempt to get a film made. Just when it seemed like Cuarón had nailed a daring and capable actress to help get his $80 million 3D sci-fi film into orbit, Deadline reports that Natalie Portman has backed off. As we revealed last month, Portman was offered the role without having to screen test for it because of her critically praised performance in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan. Now Warner Bros. will have to turn towards another bankable actress in an effort to give Gravity some box office pull. Hit the jump for a string of possibilities and the leading lady they are eyeing.

UPDATE: Sandra Bullock has been offered the role, hit the jump for more.

Sandra Bullock on Tap if Natalie Portman Passes on Alfonso Cuarón’s GRAVITY

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: September 12th, 2010 at 12:24 pm

I’m excited for the day when Warner Bros. and Alfonso Cuarón finally settle on a lead for Gravity.  The film was initially an Angelina Jolie vehicle.  But she passed.  Twice.  Scarlett Johanssen “verbally agreed” to star at one point.  Until she faced competition from Blake Lively.  Cuarón’s first choice is now Natalie Portman, whose acclaimed performance in Black Swan reportedly earned her an offer sans screen test.  But Portman doesn’t guarantee immediate box office: her highest grosser outside the Star Wars franchise was V for Vendetta at $71 million domestic.  The studio has some concern about this, with a project as risky as Gravity.

But who do you turn to, when shopping for a bankable female lead, and Angelina Jolie has passed?  Easy: Sandra Bullock.  Details after the jump.

Natalie Portman to Replace Angelina Jolie in Alfonso Cuaron’s GRAVITY?

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: September 7th, 2010 at 8:56 am

Last week, we reported the troubling news that Angelina Jolie had passed on the lead role in Alfonso Cuaron’s sci-fi film Gravity and that the lack of a bankable lead-actress threw the entire project’s future into existence.  Now, Risky Business is reporting the exciting news that Natalie Portman has been offered the lead.  While Deadline reported that Portman was one of the actresses who tested/was approached for the role, Risky says that Portman’s critically-acclaimed performance in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan got her a green light from Warner Bros. and that she was offered the role without having to screen test for it.  Portman is expected to read the latest version of the script this week and then make her decision.  Hopefully, she says “Yes.”

Hit the jump to learn more about Gravity.  Black Swan has received rave reviews at the Telluride and Venice Film Festivals.  It’s also set to play at the Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 9 – 19^th.  It opens on December 1^st.

Angelina Jolie Passes on GRAVITY; Film’s Future Now Uncertain

by Ramses Flores    Posted: September 1st, 2010 at 9:05 pm

We’ve written about director Alfonso Cuaron’s (Children of Men) upcoming sci-fi film, Gravity, in the past.  The ambitious sounding project about “a female astronaut as she attempts to make her way back to earth after a satellite crash sets off a chain reaction of further crashes” has been getting ready to set up production for the past couple of months with hopes of meeting a 2012 release date.  The one thing that seems to be the film’s main problem is that Warner Bros. has been looking for an actress who can hold the screen and draw an audience for the risky sounding project.  Angelina Jolie was supposedly in talks to join the project but we now have news that the actress has officially passed on the film.

It makes sense for Warner Bros. to want Jolie for the film.  The actress is a huge star around the world and Salt’s $244 million worldwide box office gross only proves that some more.  Even though Gravity is set to be an $80 million film, the studio seems to really want to be sure that audiences will show up to watch an ambitious sci-fi film where the heroine is the only person onscreen for a large part of the movie.  Robert Downey Jr. is also attached to star, but he will be playing a small role and will not be carrying the film.  More after the jump:

Blake Lively and Scarlett Johansson Compete to Be Robert Downey Jr’s GRAVITY Co-Star

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: August 10th, 2010 at 7:16 pm

Last we checked, Scarlett Johansson had “verbally agreed” to star opposite Robert Downey Jr in Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity, though now it appears the deal has not yet advanced beyond such a stage.  You may have noticed a gossip report last week that Green Lantern starlet Blake Lively was “scheming to steal” the plum role out from under Johansson’s nose.  It looks like there may be some truth to the rumor, as a follow-up from Heat Vision indicates that Lively and Johansson are currently neck and neck to play the “female astronaut lost in space” at the core of the film.

After Angelina Jolie dropped out of the project, Warner Bros. tested a few of Hollywood’s loveliest actresses, including Inception star Marion Cotillard.  Over the past two weeks, Lively and Johannson emerged as the  “likeliest candidates,” with the final decision expected before the end of the month.  Hit the jump for more details on the film.

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