Amy Adams

Amy Adams to Star in Adaptation of Steve Martin’s AN OBJECT OF BEAUTY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 7th, 2012 at 10:13 am

Amy Adams is set to star in and produce an adaptation of Steve Martin‘s novel An Object of Beauty. Per THR, the film “follows an art entrepreneur over 15 years of her life, as she acquires her own gallery, travels the world and tangles romantically with a series of men, including one who becomes a famous artist.”  This is the second Martin novel to be adapted into a film; he wrote and co-starred in the adaptation of his 2005 novel Shopgirl.

Adams might be seen later this year in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master and Walter Salles‘ adaptation of Jack Kerouac‘s On the Road, but neither film has a firm release date.  She’s also playing Lois Lane in the new Superman film, Man of Steel, which opens June 14, 2013.  Hit the jump for a synopsis of Martin’s novel.

Amy Adams, Carey Mulligan and Samantha Morton Eyeing Spike Jonze Film

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: February 1st, 2012 at 7:27 pm

Back in October, we reported that Carey Mulligan (Shame) was circling a new, untitled Spike Jonze project starring Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator) and written by Charlie Kaufman (Adaptation). Now, however, it looks as if two other actresses are eyeing the role. Samantha Morton (The Messenger) and Amy Adams (The Fighter) are both reportedly in discussions to star opposite Phoenix in a film financed by Annapurna Pictures’ Megan Ellison. Details are few and far between but past synopses suggested the satirical film was about a gathering of world leaders meeting to discuss global events from the changing price of oil to the timing of wars. Hit the jump for info on the upcoming film schedule for each actress.

Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams Baseball Drama TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE Lands September 28th

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: January 30th, 2012 at 7:30 pm

A new feature film team-up for director Robert Lorenz (Million Dollar Baby) and Clint Eastwood now has a theatrical landing date. The baseball drama, also starring Amy Adams, will debut in theaters on September 28^th. Tentatively titled Trouble with the Curve, the Warner Bros. movie follows an ailing talent scout (Eastwood) who takes his daughter (Adams) on one last recruiting trip. Eastwood and Lorenz have teamed up on numerous movies over the years, including Blood Work, Mystic River and J. Edgar, with Lorenz as Eastwood’s producing partner and assistant director. Trouble with the Curve, in a screenplay by Randy Brown, will be Lorenz’s first feature as a director. Hit the jump for more.

TOP 5: THE MUPPETS, HUGO, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, PROMETHEUS, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth Discuss AKIRA and OLDBOY Rumors

by Jason Barr    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 1:15 pm

I did it, folks. I came, saw, and survived yet another Black Friday. This year’s destination of choice was my local Best Buy and I sat outside in moderately chilly temperatures for around six hours for one lonely purpose: to buy things for cheaper than what they were the day before. That’s right, I rocked Best Buy to the tune of two seasons of television on DVD for a combined $15. Now, I know some of you reading this may be thinking, “Wait, Jason waited outside for six hours so that he could buy two seasons of TV on DVD?”. My answer: a resounding “Yes!”. It’s the small things, people. The small things.

But enough of my Black Friday exploits. In this week’s “Top 5″ installment you’ll find interviews for this weekend’s openers The Muppets and Hugo, new images and plot details from The Dark Knight Rises, new images from Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, and Gary Oldman and Colin Firth addressing Akira and Oldboy remake rumors. Hit the jump for a brief recap and link to each.

THE MUPPETS Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 22nd, 2011 at 3:08 pm

We all know the Muppets.  They may not be as ubiquitous and popular as they once were, but we know them and we love them because they’re delightful characters who appeal to kids and adults alike with their mixture of slapstick, strangeness, satire, and singing.  The Muppets‘ director James Bobin and co-writers Nicholas Stoller and Jason Segel (the latter of whom also co-stars) never forgot what makes Jim Henson‘s creations so special and this deep respect creates a movie that will introduce Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and the whole gang to a new generation, and make the older generation fall in love with the Muppets all over again.

Amy Adams Talks THE MUPPETS and Paul Thomas Anderson’s THE MASTER

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 21st, 2011 at 10:12 am

With director James Bobin’s The Muppets getting released on Wednesday, it’s finally time to start posting the video interviews I got to do with the cast and filmmakers.  If you’re a Muppets fan, every day this week I’ll be posting a new interview and I’m starting with Amy Adams.  But before getting to the interview, as I’ve said a few times, I absolutely loved The Muppets.  It’s one of my favorite films of the year and it not only made me laugh, it also made me cry.  If you were nervous about the movie…don’t be.  It’s a huge home run.

During my interview with Adams (who plays Jason Segel‘s love interest), she talks about how she got involved in the project (specifically this video), did she take home any props, her reaction to seeing the finished film, what’s her karaoke song, and what was her favorite scene to film.  In addition, we also talked about Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master.  Hit the jump to watch.

Watch the Video That Asked Amy Adams to Join THE MUPPETS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 16th, 2011 at 4:01 pm

After a long (and pretty spectacular) marketing campaign that saw the loveable characters take on everything from Twilight to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Disney’s The Muppets is finally hitting theaters next week. However, it was an even longer road for the actual production of the film to come to fruition. A self-professed Muppet fanatic, Jason Segel was hired to co-write the script with Nicholas Stoller fresh off their success on Forgetting Sarah Marshall. When it came to casting the film, they had their sights set on Amy Adams. However, with the Muppets at their disposal, Segel and Co. asked Adams to be a part of the movie in a delightfully unconventional way.

Hit the jump to check out the video that Segel sent to Adams asking her to join the cast. The film also stars Rashida Jones and Chris Cooper. The Muppets opens November 23rd.

Amy Adams Offered Lead in TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE Opposite Clint Eastwood

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 16th, 2011 at 2:19 pm

While Clint Eastwood’s next directorial project, a remake of A Star is Born, is on hold for Beyonce’s pregnancy, the 81-year-old is plotting a return to acting to fill the gap. He’s set to star in the drama Trouble with the Curve for director Robert Lorenz (who also happens to be Eastwood’s longtime assistant director), and now it looks like they’ve found their female lead. While Sandra Bullock was initially eyed for the role, her schedule is too packed to fit the movie in so now Amy Adams has been offered the part. The story centers on “an aging baseball scout who’s losing his sight and decides to take a road trip to Atlanta with his daughter to eye a hot prospect.”

Variety reports that Bullock and Adams were eyed from the get-go, and now it’s Adams’ turn to see if she can move her schedule around to take the part. Adams is currently filming Man of Steel and will next be seen in The Muppets.

3 Clips for THE MUPPETS

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 2nd, 2011 at 10:08 pm

Disney has sent over 3 new clips from The Muppets.  In the movie, Gary (Jason Segel), Mary (Amy Adams), and new character Walter seek to reunite the Muppets to raise $10 million to save the Muppet Theater from nefarious oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper).

I caught a screening last night and while I’m embargoed from saying too much, I’m hoping Disney won’t be mad when I tell you that The Muppets was everything I hoped it would be and more.  It’s one of my favorite films of the year and it not only made me laugh, it also made me cry.  If you were nervous about the movie…don’t be.  It’s a huge home run.  The Muppets opens November 23rd.  Circle your calendars.  Hit the jump for the clips and look for new interviews with the cast soon.

Synopsis and Promo Poster for Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Project

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 2nd, 2011 at 4:34 pm

All eyes were on writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson as to what project he would be taking on after his 2007 tour-de-force There Will Be Blood. It took a few years, but he finally settled on a new untitled project that centers on the leader/creator of a faith-based organization and his followers. The stellar cast includes Philip Seymour Hoffman as the organization’s leader and Joaquin Phoenix as a young drifter who Hoffman sets as his right-hand-man, as well as Amy Adams, Laura Dern, Jesse Plemons, and David Warshovsky. Steve was able to grab a synopsis for the film at AFM earlier today, as well as a simple promo poster. Hit the jump to check them out.

Final Parody Trailer for THE MUPPETS Takes on PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and TWILIGHT

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 27th, 2011 at 9:48 am

We’ve already seen a slew of trailers for The Muppets, but this is really one marketing campaign that’s impossible to tire of. Today the final parody trailer for the film was released, and it sees the loveable Muppets take on films like Paranormal Activity 3, Puss in Boots, and the one we’ve all been waiting for: Twilight. There’s actually not a ton of new footage in this trailer (which I’m fine with), but the small parody bits are cute. Though all the trailers and posters from the movie have been fun, I’m ready to finally see the movie.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The film stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Rashida Jones, and Chris Cooper. The Muppets opens November 23rd.

New Trailer for THE MUPPETS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 13th, 2011 at 12:32 pm

Disney has released a new trailer for The Muppets.  There are no parodies this time around.  It’s the plot and a strong reminder of why we loved The Muppets in the first place.  The movie looks silly, adorable, slightly off-kilter, and appears to have a total understanding of the characters and how they work together.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  The film stars Jason Segel (who also co-wrote the script), Amy Adams, Rashida Jones, Chris Cooper along with all your Muppet favorites and a slew of celebrity cameos.  The Muppets opens November 23rd.

New Trailer for THE MUPPETS Takes on THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 15th, 2011 at 7:05 am

A new trailer for The Muppets has gone online. The marketing campaign for the film has been a bit offbeat, as the first three trailers released for the film were parodies. First we got a romantic comedy, then The Hangover Part II, and the third trailer took on Green Lantern. These culminated in an actual theatrical trailer being released, but today it looks like we’re back to parodies as this new trailer evokes David Fincher’s adaptation of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Personally, this is probably my favorite parody they’ve done so far. It’s fantastically meta, really funny, and it also gives us a good look at a number of scenes from the movie in quick-cut form a la the Dragon Tattoo trailer. We see quite a bit of Chris Cooper, as well as a hint of some of the many, many cameos (Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman, etc.).  Disney is calling it The Pig With the Froggy Tattoo.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer for yourself. The film stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper. The Muppets opens November 23rd.

Disney Releases a Ton of New Material for THE MUPPETS: Images, Character Descriptions, Fun Facts

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: September 12th, 2011 at 10:06 pm

Collider is operating under the assumption that you can’t get enough of The Muppets. If this is not your situation, you need to exit out of this page quick. This post is packed with Muppet goods. We have more high-resolution images of Jason Segel and Amy Adams alongside their furry co-stars. There are detailed descriptions of the character arcs for everyone from the lead Segel to the new Muppet Walter down to Animal in anger management. And Disney has provided four pages worth of fun facts about the November 23 release. All this and more after the jump.

Anne Hathaway Up for LES MISERABLES and Other Casting Rumors [UPDATED]

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: August 29th, 2011 at 9:03 pm

Working Title is doing its very best to secure an A-list cast for the upcoming Les Miserables adaptation, leading with Hugh Jackman as Valjean.  It’s On The Grid reported last week the studio is courting Russell Crowe for Javert, Geoffrey Rush for Thenardier, and Helena Bonham Carter for Madame Thenardier, respectively.  The site also identified Hayden Panettiere, Miranda Cosgrove, Lucy Hale, and Emma Watson as candidates to play Eponine and Cosette, and suggested Amy Adams and Rebecca Hall were up for the role of Fantine.  Make of all that what you will.  Sorry to do this so soon, but I have to make it more complicated.  Broadway World [via The Playlist] hears Anne Hathaway is set to play Fantine, at the recommendation of Jackman.

Hathaway meets the aforementioned A-list requirement, and she sure can sing.  Of course she’s on the list.  It remains to be seen if the rumor will lead anywhere, but it is believable that the role is Hathaway’s if she wants it.  Director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech) is scheduled to shoot Les Miserables early next year, so we should receive a final cast list before the end of the year.  Read the synopsis of the Victor Hugo novel that led to the source musical after the jump. [Update: Entertainment Weekly confirms that Hathaway is in talks to play Fantine.]

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