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Sally Hawkins to Star in Woody Allen’s Next Film; Production Starts This Summer in New York and San Francisco

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 30th, 2012 at 1:05 pm

Writer/director Woody Allen’s follow-up to last year’s Midnight in Paris, the Italy-centered To Rome With Love, is due out in theaters this summer, but as he’s wont to do, Allen is already gearing up to start production on his next project.  Last month we learned that Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett were being eyed to star in the currently untitled film, but now some solidified casting has been announced.  Variety reports that Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky) is in talks to play one of two female leads in the dramedy, a “neurotic who’s fun and rough around the edges.”

Hawkins, who was most recently seen in last year’s Jane Eyre and Submarine, has worked with Allen before on 2007’s Cassandra’s Dream.  Though Copenhagen was previously rumored as Allen’s next location, Variety confirms that he’ll return stateside for this effort and shoot in New York and San Francisco this summer.  Blanchett is still eying the other female lead, a sophisticated woman who has her life together, while Cooper is circling a role in the ensemble.

Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett Eyed for New Woody Allen Film

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: March 29th, 2012 at 6:31 pm

Although Woody Allen earned himself another Oscar for his last film, Midnight in Paris, and currently has To Rome With Love due out in theaters in June, the director is currently considering cast members for an upcoming project. On his radar are Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as a leading lady and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) as part of the ensemble. As far as locations go, after Paris and Rome, Deadline also reports that Allen is reportedly looking at Copenhagen for the setting of his next shoot. Details and confirmations are in short order at the moment and there has yet to be a titled assigned to the project. Might I suggest, “Beautiful People in Copenhagen?”

Cate Blanchett, Mia Wasikowska, and David Wenham to Make Directing Debut on Australian Anthology THE TURNING

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 am

Cate Blanchett, Mia Wasikowska, and David Wenham are set to make their directing debut alongside 14 other directors in the adaptation of Tim Winton‘s collection of short stories, The Turning.  The three actors will be joined by directors Benedict Andrews, Jonathan auf der Heide, Tony Ayres, Shaun Gladwell, Rhys Graham, Justin Kurzel Ian Meadows, Yaron Lifschitz, Claire McCarthy, Ashlee Page and Stephen Page.  Each of the 17 directors will handle a separate chapter of the book.  Per THR, “The linking and overlapping stories, while self contained, explore the extraordinary turning points in seemingly disparate but connected people’s lives.”  I hope the film’s theme isn’t “We are all connected,” because it’s meaningless when done in a fiction.  Characters can be connected by a writer, but connections between real people usually illicit nothing more than a, “Huh.  Small world,” and then they move on with the rest of their day.

This is the second Australian anthology film to move into production.  As we previously reported, Russell Crowe, Alex Proyas, Toni Collette, and eight other directors will helm Sydney Unplugged, which is in the vein of New York, I Love You and Paris, je t’aime.  Hit the jump for a synopsis of Winton’s novel.

Official Logline for Terrence Malick’s LAWLESS Revealed; Film Set Against Austin, Texas Music Scene

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 23rd, 2012 at 5:13 pm

For a guy who’s made only five films in almost 40 years, director Terrence Malick is becoming incredibly prolific as of late. Last year he released the long-awaited The Tree of Life, he’s still in post-production on an untitled romantic starring Ben Affleck that he shot in 2010, and he recently committed to shooting two movies this year: Knight of Cups and Lawless. We know next to nothing about both films except for the cast, but today an official logline for the latter has been unveiled that gives us some insight into what Malick has planned for stars Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara, and Christian Bale. Hit the jump to see what’s in store for Lawless.

First Trailer and Poster for THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 20th, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Finally, the first trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has been released. Peter Jackson returns to direct the adventure of young Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) who sets out on an adventure with a company of dwarves. This trailer really is like a warm embrace from an old friend. While most trailers this far out from release show very little in the way of footage, Jackson shows off a great deal. Freeman looks excellent as Bilbo, the dwarves are fantastic (they sing!), and the tag brought a big smile to my face. While a year is a very long time to wait, this snippet is a swell look into the wonder to come.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer. The film also stars Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis, Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, and Stephen Fry.  The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released on December 14, 2012.

FilmNation Announces Two New Terrence Malick Films Starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett and More

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 1st, 2011 at 1:52 pm

Not only is visionary director Terrence Malick becoming prolific as of late, he’s putting together some extraordinary casts. FilmNation has announced that they will be handling international sales and distribution on two new films from the Tree of Life director. Lawless will star Ryan Gosling as the lead, with Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, and Haley Bennett rounding out the supporting cast. Then we’ve got Knight of Cups, which has Bale assuming the lead role with a supporting cast that includes Blanchett and Isabel Lucas (Immortals). Hit the jump for much more.

Confirmed: Orlando Bloom Will Reprise His Role as Legolas for THE HOBBIT

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 27th, 2011 at 10:23 am

Back in December, we reported that Orlando Bloom might reprise his role as Elven sharpshooter Legolas for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit.  Today on his official Facebook page, Jackson confirmed that he had Legolas bow:

Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I’m excited to announce today that we’ll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older—and he doesn’t! I guess that’s why he makes such a wonderful elf.

Bloom is the latest Lord of the Rings cast member to join The Hobbit.  While Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Elrond (Hugo Weaving), and Gollum (Andy Serkis) actually appear in J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, Jackson has apparently made room for Legolas, Galadriel (Cate Blanchett), old Bilbo (Ian Holm), and Frodo (Elijah Wood).  Hit the jump for the synopsis of the novel.  The two-part 3D film is set for December 2012 and December 2013.

Illustrations Inspired by HANNA

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 25th, 2011 at 3:47 pm

Focus Features has released some artwork inspired by Joe Wright’s latest film Hanna. The studio sought out artists who “could capture the spirit of the characters and bring them to life in their own mediums.” The resulting product is pretty damn cool. Hanna stars Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana.

Hit the jump to check out the artwork. And if you haven’t seen Hanna yet, do yourself a favor and make a point to check it out before it leaves theaters.

HANNA Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 8th, 2011 at 8:47 am

Director Joe Wright has finally proved he’s a force to be reckoned with.  Atonement was undercut by a poor script and his direction on The Soloist overpowered the story and the performances, but with his latest film Hanna, he finally strikes an impressive balance and transforms a standard revenge flick into an effective and surreal dark fairy tale that punches the landscape almost as hard as its protagonist punches her foes.  Hanna is a film that defiantly and confidently plays by its own rules and the result is an action flick that is as thoughtful as it is exhilarating.

5 Clips from HANNA Starring Saoirse Ronan and Cate Blanchett

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 27th, 2011 at 4:46 pm

Focus Features has given us 5 clips from director Joe Wright’s (Atonement) action/survival film Hanna. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, and Eric Bana, the film tells the story of a 16-year-old trained assassin (Ronan) whose perpetual fleeing an intelligence agent takes her across Europe. While I’m embargoed from saying too much, I don’t think Focus will be upset if I tell you I thought Hanna was fantastic.  Also, the music by The Chemical Brothers fits the movie perfectly.  I’ve been listening to the soundtrack for the past few days almost nonstop.  Definitely recommended.

Hit the jump to check out the clips. The film opens on April 8^th.

Exclusive: Cate Blanchett Talks HOT FUZZ and THE HOBBIT

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 24th, 2011 at 3:41 pm

Earlier today I got to speak with Cate Blanchett for director Joe Wright’s new movie Hanna.  While I’m embargoed from saying what I thought about the film, I’m sure it will surprise no one that I thought Blanchett was fantastic as a ruthless intelligence operative.

While I’ll have the full interview online the week of April 8th, I had to post what she said about two of her most famous roles.  As most of you know, Blanchett played Galadriel in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies.  With production now underway in New Zealand on the two Hobbit films, I asked her what kind of part she has and when does she start filming.  Unfortunately, she has yet to see a script, and wasn’t sure when she starts filming.

However, for fans of Edgar Wright’s Hot Fuzz, we discussed the tremendous research she did in playing Janine (the police investigator that’s Simon Pegg’s ex-girlfriend).  Since she wore a mask during her brief scene, you may not have known she was in it.  But I’d argue her performance is the only reason the film works.  It was that important.  Hit the jump to watch:

21 High Resolution Images from Joe Wright’s HANNA

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 21st, 2011 at 2:55 pm

With director Joe Wright’s (Atonement) Hanna opening April 8, Focus Features has released the full press kit and included are 21 high resolution images.  Starring Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, and Eric Bana, the film tells the story of a 16-year-old trained assassin (Ronan) whose perpetual fleeing an intelligence agent takes her across Europe.  Hit the jump for all the images and the full synopsis.  Also, you can check out the trailer or the international trailer by hitting the links.

James Franco and Cate Blanchett Drop Out of WHILE WE’RE YOUNG

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: March 6th, 2011 at 11:06 am

Noah Baumbach (Greenberg) had an excellent cast lined up for his next feature: Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, James Franco, Cate Blanchett.  It is with great regret that I use the past tense.  Scheduling issues kept Gerwig from committing, and Just Jared reports that Franco and Blanchett have dropped out.  Filming on While We’re Young was set to begin in New York in June, but Franco will be busy shooting Oz, the Great and Powerful.  Blanchett’s motivation is not specified, but it’s possible there is overlap with her time on set for the sure-to-be sprawling production on The Hobbit, which starts shooting later this month.  More on While We’re Young after the break:

Filming on THE HOBBIT Scheduled to Begin on March 21st

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 6th, 2011 at 9:13 pm

On May 30, 2010, we reported that director Guillermo del Toro was leaving The Hobbit because there was no start date in site.  On March 21st, 2011—295 days later—filming on The Hobbit is set to begin with Peter Jackson now at the helm.  The financial mess that kept the film from going in front of cameras has been abated and the movie has a full cast lined up and ready to shoot what will be a two-part film in 3D.  Part 1 of The Hobbit is set for December 2012 and Part 2 is slated for December 2013.  The One Ring reports that “[March 21st] has been chosen following practical considerations of the filming schedule requirements, actor availability and the NZ seasons. Shooting will take place at Stone Street Studios in Miramar and on location around New Zealand.

Hit the jump for a synopsis of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel.  The Hobbit stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Aidan Turner, Jed Brophy, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, Mikael Persbrant, Sylvester McCoy, and Elijah Wood.

International Trailer for HANNA

by Jason Barr    Posted: February 3rd, 2011 at 3:30 pm

An international trailer for director Joe Wright’s (Atonement) action/survival film Hanna is now available online.  Starring Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, and Eric Bana, the film tells the story of a 16-year-old trained assassin (Ronan) whose perpetual fleeing an intelligence agent takes her across Europe.  The film’s original trailer landed on Matt’s Top 10 of 2010 list and this international trailer keeps the violent action rolling while being set against what sounds like a very cool original score from The Chemical Brothers.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer for yourself.  In addition to cast members previously mentioned, Hanna also stars Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, and Michelle Dockery.  The film opens stateside on April 8th.

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