Dredd

New Images from DREDD Starring Karl Urban

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 8th, 2012 at 12:08 pm

Yesterday we brought you a new image of Game of Thrones star Lena Headey as Ma-Ma in director Pete Travis’ reboot Dredd, along with a few quotes from the actress regarding her character.  Now a few more images from the film have surfaced online, giving us another look at Karl Urban as the titular Judge Dredd as well as co-stars Olivia Thirlby, Langly Kirkwood, and Deobia Oparei.  I still really have no idea what to expect from this film, so hopefully a trailer is on the way soon.  I like Urban and Headey quite a bit, and Olivia Thirlby is a promising prospect as Dredd’s trusty sidekick.  Moreover, the pic has been described as a major departure from the Sylvester Stallone-fronted 1995 adaptation, so at least we’re in for something decidedly different.

Hit the jump to check out the images.  Dredd opens in 3D on September 21st.

New Image of Lena Headey in DREDD; Actress Compares Her Character to a Great White Shark

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 7th, 2012 at 2:55 pm

A new image from director Pete Travis’ reboot Dredd has gone online.  Karl Urban stars as the titular Judge Dredd in this redo of the comic book character that was infamously inhabited by Sylvester Stallone in 1995’s Judge Dredd.  This image highlights the character played by Lena Headey, who’s currently starring as the nefarious Cersei Lannister on HBO’s Game of Thrones.  Along with the image, we’ve also got some quotes from Headey about her character in Dredd and how she fits into the Judge Dredd universe.  Hit the jump for more.

Olivia Thirlby Talks BEING FLYNN and DREDD

by Christina Radish    Posted: February 28th, 2012 at 9:40 am

Being Flynn (opening in theaters on March 2^nd), adapted from Nick Flynn’s 2004 memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, tells the story of Nick (Paul Dano), a young writer who misses the loving nature of his late mother (Julianne Moore) and hasn’t seen his father, Jonathan (Robert DeNiro), a self-proclaimed “master storyteller,” in 18 years. When Jonathan impulsively reaches out to Nick, the young man finds himself overwhelmed and ends up taking a job at a homeless shelter, where he works alongside a young woman named Denise (Olivia Thirlby), with whom he attempts to sustain a romance.

At the film’s press day, actress Olivia Thirlby spoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about why she fought for this role, the lack of pressure in playing a fictional character in a real-life story, spending time volunteering in a homeless shelter for research, and how open director/screenwriter Paul Weitz was to fostering a collaborative environment on set. She also talked about how her desire to be an action heroine attracted her to Dredd (starring Karl Urban as the title character), how much fun she had kicking ass and learning how to handle weapons, and how incredibly dynamic and complex her role is. Check out what she had to say after the jump.

First Set Photos and Videos from STAR TREK 2 [Updated With More Images, IMAX Camera Spotted on Set]

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am

The first set photos and videos from Star Trek 2 have gone online.  Because some of you are such raging spoilerphobes, I’ve put the images after the jump along with my comments.  Enjoy waiting for the marketing to spoil everything.

Hit the jump to check out the set photos and videos.  The film stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho, Alice Eve, Peter Weller, Noel Clarke, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Star Trek 2 opens May 17, 2013. [UPDATE: More images from the shoot, including a look at an IMAX camera on set.]

New Images from DREDD Starring Karl Urban and Olivia Thirlby

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 6th, 2012 at 11:38 am

A couple new images from the forthcoming Dredd have popped up online. We’ve seen very little from the Pete Travis-directed reboot thus far, but it’s certainly clear from these images that Dredd is a world filled with large helmets and disgruntled frowns. I have absolutely no idea what kind of film Travis has crafted, but I’m hoping we’re in for a good time. Comic creator John Wagner recently talked a bit about the film and said we’re going to get a “more rounded, more human” Dredd who’s “capable of introspection [and] questioning his own beliefs.” I’m guessing this means no Rob Schneider.

Hit the jump to check out the images. The film stars Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby (Juno) and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones). Dredd opens in 3D September 21st.

New Image of Karl Urban in DREDD

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 31st, 2012 at 7:16 am

A new image has gone online of Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd.  We’ll keep bringing you these images, but it may be a good idea to assume that all of the images of Judge Dredd will look pretty much the same because: A) Urban has said that Dredd won’t remove his helmet in this adaptation; and B) It appears Dredd is partial to the frowny face.

Hit the jump to check out the image.  The film also stars Olivia Thirlby and Lena Headey.  Dredd opens in 3D on September 21st.

JUDGE DREDD Creator John Wagner Comments on New Film, DREDD

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: January 19th, 2012 at 9:20 pm

In a rare interview with Judge Dredd comics creator, John Wagner, the writer reflected on the history of his creation and revealed just how excited he is for the new film, Dredd, starring Karl Urban (Star Trek). A British comic strip created by Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra for the sci-fi anthology “2000 AD,” Dredd was originally, according to Wagner:

“a very two-dimensional character, a vehicle for extreme behavior in an extreme society, more of a robot than a man. Today he’s more rounded, more human, a man capable of introspection, of questioning his own beliefs.”

“Two-dimensional” would be a kind description for the previous feature: the 1995 Judge Dredd starring Sylvester Stallone. Wagner gave his thoughts on that performance, as well as why he’s looking forward to the new version. Hit the jump for much more.

New Images from THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, THE HOBBIT, PROMETHEUS, THE AVENGERS, and More

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 16th, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Empire, just about the best movie magazine you can find, has released their 2012 preview and with that comes a batch of new images from some highly anticipated movies. The center-piece of the issues appears to be Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot The Amazing Spider-Man. It includes new images of Andrew Garfield as Spidey, as well as looks at Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy and Rhys Ifans as the villainous Lizard. The issue also brings us new looks at The Avengers (featuring the Thor-Captain America street battle that was capture from every angle by set videos), Dredd, The Hobbit, Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, the new James Bond film Skyfall, and Snow White and the Huntsman. Hit the jump to check out the images.

DREDD Director Pete Travis Kicked out of the Editing Room; Screenwriter Alex Garland May Seek Co-Director Credit [UPDATED]

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 7th, 2011 at 9:45 am

 

The Judge Dredd reboot, Dredd, seemed to be going well.  Karl Urban was playing the title role and the film promised to be more faithful to the original comics than the awful 1995 adaptation starring Sylvester Stallone.  For those unfamiliar with Judge Dredd, the story takes place in a dystopian future where the law is carried out by “Judges” who are “judge, jury, and executioner” for all criminals.  The film was shooting in 3D in Johannesburg for a September 21, 2012 release.

However, 24 Frames is now reporting that director Pete Travis (Vantage Point) has been locked out of the editing phase and the process is being handled by screenwriter and producer Alex Garland (28 Days Later).  According to 24 Frames, “Creative disagreements with producers and executives in charge of the film reached a boiling point,” and that, ” sources said it arose when Travis and producers and executives in charge of the production did not see eye-to-eye on footage Travis was delivering.”  However, other sources say that “although Travis is no longer involved in postproduction, he is keeping up with progress via the Internet and has not been pushed aside.”  Hit the jump for more. [Garland and Travis have released a joint response to this story.  Hit the jump for the quote.]

Nine New Images from DREDD including a First Look at Olivia Thirlby as Judge Cassandra Anderson

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 25th, 2011 at 10:00 am

It would have been nice to see Dredd make a showing at this year’s Comic-Con, but we’re still getting a look at the new adaptation of the 2000 A.D. comic Judge Dredd.  We recently got the first image of Karl Urban as the title character and now Empire Magazine has three more stills from the flick.  One of the shots is the first look at Olivia Thirlby (Juno) as rookie Judge Cassandra Anderson.  Not much is known about the plot other than it will be more faithful to the comic than the 1995 Sylvester Stallone film, and that Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) is playing the villain. [Update: We've now added the Empire cover which shows Karl Urban frowning like there's no tomorrow.] [Update 2: We've added six more images including one of Headey as the villainous clan leader Ma-Ma]

Hit the jump to check out the images.  Dredd opens in 3D on September 21, 2012.

Lionsgate Schedules DREDD for September 21, 2012

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: July 21st, 2011 at 9:49 pm

Just a few days ago, we received the first official image of Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd (sliced above).  According to Box Office Mojo, Lionsgate has scheduled the full unveiling for September 21, 2012, where the R-rated Dredd will face the animated comedy Hotel Transylvania.  The audiences obviously don’t overlap, but both movies are in 3D.  Can I assume there enough 3D-equipped theaters now that such is no longer a problem as it was in the early days of the 3D movement?

Lena Headey and Olivia Thirlby join Urban in the new adaptation of the 2000 AD comic Judge Dredd.  Pete Travis (Vantage Point) is directing from a script by Alex Garland (Sunshine).  Click here for all our Dredd coverage.

First Official Image of Karl Urban in DREDD

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 17th, 2011 at 7:48 pm

We’ve seen a glimpse of Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd but now an official image has gone online.  Like the previous image, he looks like the comic book character.  The real question is whether or not this re-adaptation can convince audiences—or at least audiences who still remember—that this is not going to be like the atrocious 1995 Sylvester Stallone film.  We’ve heard that this one will be far more faithful the comic and that Urban will never remove his helmet in the movie.

Hit the jump to check out the image and click here for Steve’s recent interview with Urban where he spoke about the film.  Dredd also stars  Olivia Thirlby and Lena Headey.

Karl Urban Talks PRIEST, DREDD, the STAR TREK Sequel, Karaoke, More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: May 9th, 2011 at 6:54 pm

With director Scott Stewart’s Priest opening this weekend, I was recently able to interview the cast and after the jump is my full conversation with Karl Urban (I posted part of it last week).  During the interview we talked about his reaction to the finished film, how Stewart pitched him on the project, what was it like to film the action sequences, how did his character change once he got involved, what’s his karaoke song, when does he start filming the Star Trek sequel, how did Pete Travis’ Dredd turn out, and will he visit the set of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit while they’re filming.

Karl Urban Talks STAR TREK 2, DREDD, Will He Visit the Set of THE HOBBIT, and Karaoke

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: May 2nd, 2011 at 9:59 am

At this weekend’s press junket for Priest, I was able to speak with Karl Urban about playing one of the villains, Black Hat.  While I’ll have the full interview online next week, towards the end of our conversation I got some quick updates on the sequel to J.J. Abrams Star Trek, what it was like to play Judge Dredd in Pete Travis’ Dredd, will he visit the set of Peter Jackson’s  The Hobbit while they’re filming, and what’s his karaoke song.  Hit the jump to see what he had to say.  And make sure to click here for all our Priest coverage which includes clips, posters, and plenty of video interviews with the cast.  Priest opens May 13.

First Look at the DREDD Lawmaster Bike

by Jason Barr    Posted: January 21st, 2011 at 3:20 pm

Our first look at a Lawmaster bike in Pete Travis’ (Vantage Point) Dredd is now available online.  Coming all the way from the film’s South African set, the image features a fully-attired Judge riding a noticeably less “Chopper-like” model than was featured in Sly Stallone’s 1995 iteration.  Briefly, for those unfamiliar, Dredd is set on the futuristic streets of Mega City One and tells the story of Judge Joseph Dredd, an elite Street Judge who has the authority to play the role of judge, jury, and executioner if duty calls.

To check out the bike for yourself, hit the jump.  Dredd stars Karl Urban as Judge Joe Dredd, Lena Headey as villain Mama Dredd, and Olivia Thirlby as Judge Cassandra Anderson.  For all of our previous Dredd coverage, click here.

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