Lena Headey

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.

Emily Watson, Anna Friel, and Lena Headey to Star in WWI Dark Comedy THE POISONERS

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: April 10th, 2012 at 9:50 pm

Three lovely British actresses, Emily Watson, Anna Friel, and Lena Headey have signed on to star in The Poisoners.  THR describes The Poisoners as “a dark comedy about women left behind in an English farming community during World War I who become involved with several German prisoners-of-war.”  I am intrigued by the logline—or really anything that can be pitched as a dark war comedy—especially with such a winning cast.  Ken Duken, Hanno Koffler, and Alexander Scheer co-star, presumably as the German POWs.  Jon Amiel (Creation) will direct from a script by Paul Billing.  Jeanna Polley is producing through her aptly named company The Producers.  Filming begins this summer in Ireland in Germany.

GAME OF THRONES Season One DVD Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: March 7th, 2012 at 6:58 am

HBO’s Game of Thrones comes at an interesting time in geekdom, and its success speaks to the barriers that have been broken. Though fantasy and science fiction have often been popular cinematically, on television it’s been stuck in a Stargate-esque ghetto. But now we’ve got one of the most thoughtful shows currently on air on one of the most prestigious networks that also happens to be about dragons and swordplay. Perhaps the better arbiter of what crosses over to the mainstream and what doesn’t is quality, and Game of Thrones is definitely an engrossing show even for those who’ve never picked up a twenty sided die. Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Mark Addy and Peter Dinklage lead a mostly British cast in a tale about warring families in a fantastical middle age. Our review of Game of Thrones on DVD follows after the jump.

GAME OF THRONES Season Two Cast and Crew Invitation to Set (Video)

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: February 20th, 2012 at 6:49 pm

The cast and crew of the second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones are inviting you to join them as they return to the set of Westeros. The cast talks about what it’s like to be back for season two, while the crew gives insight on how they’ve made the sophomore run bigger and better than the original. You can also check out the previous videos, posters and image galleries we’ve posted to get caught up.  Fans of the show who can’t wait until the April 1^st debut of the second season will want to hit the jump to check out the video. New converts should check out all of our previous coverage, watch the video and then head over to this handy show guide for the uninitiated. The second season of Game of Thrones, adapted from George R.R. Martin’s best-selling books debuts April 1^st on HBO. Hit the jump to check out the video.

GAME OF THRONES Season 2 Character Posters, Plus a Behind-the Scenes Look at the Show’s Extras

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: February 17th, 2012 at 4:10 pm

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but you can still share your mutual love of Game of Thrones with your significant other. The first three posters from the hit HBO show, based on George R.R. Martin’s novel series, show some of our favorite characters from past and present with various pseudo-romantic one-liners (the last poster is quite a bit darker). If you’ve missed our recent coverage on Game of Thrones, you can get caught up by checking out the season two trailer, a behind-the-scenes production trailer, a host of images from the upcoming season and even some hilarious Valentine’s Day cards. If you’re a fan of the show and would love to be an on-screen part of it, you’ll want to check out the new behind-the-scenes look at what the experience is like for the team of extras. Game of Thrones returns for its second season on April 1st at 9pm on HBO. Hit the jump to check out the posters and the featurette.

Mark Webber and Chloe Sevigny to Star in PANAREA; GAME OF THRONES Star Lena Headey Joins Sci-Fi Thriller VIGILANDIA

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 24th, 2012 at 1:03 pm

We’ve got a couple more casting stories to share. First up, Mark Webber (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) and Chloe Sevigny have been set to topline the “sexually-charged” pic Panarea. The film follows a young married couple with intimacy issues who find themselves vacationing on an exotic Italian island where their commitment will be tested and reaffirmed. The script was written by Adam Mansbach, who is the author of the hilariously wrong bestseller Go the Fuck to Sleep.

Adam Bhala Lough (Weapons) will direct the pic, and Jim Jarmusch is onboard as a producer. I’m a fan of Webber, and Mansbach’s involvement piques my interest, so it should be fun to see how this project turns out. Hit the jump for news concerning the sci-fi thriller Vigilandia.

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.

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.

Comic-Con 2011: GAME OF THRONES Panel Recap

by Tommy Cook    Posted: July 22nd, 2011 at 9:11 am

At the Game of Thrones panel at Comic-Con, author George R. R. Martin moderated select cast and crew (Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Jason Momoa, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and creators David Benioff & D.B Weiss) as they discussed the forthcoming second season and beyond, special features on the first season’s bluray/dvd, what initially hooked them to the show and how they would end the book series – if they were Martin. For highlights from the panel, read beyond.

GAME OF THRONES Review

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: April 13th, 2011 at 10:34 am

Take the feuding families and crime organizations of dramas like The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire and toss them into the fantastical world of Lord of the Rings with a lot more grit and darkness and you’ll have the stellar new series that his Game of Thrones. It will be hard to miss the new fantasy series since the cable network will be running the premiere across HBO, HBO2, HBO Signature, HBO Comedy, HBO Zone and HBO Latino simultaneously. But if you’re thinking of skipping over this spectacular new drama, then you’ll be making a big mistake. Read my take on Game of Thrones after the jump.

Watch the First 14-Minutes of HBO’s Epic Series GAME OF THRONES

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: April 4th, 2011 at 8:57 am

We’re just two weeks away from the premiere of the new HBO series Game of Thrones, and while we’ve seen several different trailers for the fantasy drama, the cable network has decided a more lengthy preview is in order. Last night HBO premiered the first 14 minutes from the first episode in the series, and damn does it look exquisite. Based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire the sprawling tale set in the mythical land of Westeros tells the story of the noble Stark family who become caught up in high court intrigue when patriarch Eddard (played by Sean Bean) becomes the king’s new right-hand man. The cast also includes Mark Addy, Lena Headey, Harry Lloyd, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jennifer Ehle and Peter Dinklage. Check out the extended preview below and stay tuned for our advanced review of the first few episodes sometime soon.

Yet Another Trailer for GAME OF THRONES

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: February 28th, 2011 at 2:43 pm

We’ve already seen a few different trailers for HBO’s epic new fantasy series Game of Thrones, but the cable network has released yet another one. This one is much more like a movie trailer than the previous trailers and it continues to get my excited to check out this series when it finally hits the network on April 17th. Based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire the sprawling tale set in the mythical land of Westeros tells the story of the noble Stark family who become caught up in high court intrigue when patriarch Eddard (played by Sean Bean) becomes the king’s new right-hand man.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  Game of Thrones also stars Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Mark Addy, Kit Harrington, and Tamzin Merchant.

New Trailer for HBO’s Upcoming Fantasy Series GAME OF THRONES

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: January 17th, 2011 at 9:07 am

We’ve already seen a pretty spectacular trailer for the anticipated HBO series Game of Thrones, the adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. Now that we finally know the series will premiere on April 17th, the spring can’t get here soon enough. Well over the weekend HBO released a new trailer for their epic drama, and while it doesn’t showcase any footage from the series, this stylized promo highlights each of the main characters with some ominous voiceover. The last whisper before the title reveal is especially powerful. Don’t forget to check out our recent interview with series star Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings) and see the new trailer for yourself after the jump.  Click here for more of our coverage of Game of Thrones.

Lena Headey to Play Villain in DREDD [UPDATED]

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 11th, 2011 at 11:37 am

Actress Lena Headey (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) may have landed the role of the main villain in Dredd.  Judge Dredd Movie News [via Bleeding Cool] reports that Headey has been cast as gang-leader, Madeline Madrigal aka Ma-Ma.  Although the script describes the character as “in her late fifties or early sixties with a big scar through her cheek and lip,” I imagine they’ll just keep the scar and reduce the character’s age.  Bleeding Cool reports that Ma-Ma and her gang have taken over the Peach Tree City Block and that most of the film takes place in this location.

Based on the 2000AD comic Judge Dredd, the new film promises to be more faithful to the source material than the dreadful Sylvester Stallone flick.  Pete Travis (Vantage Point) will direct from a script by Alex Garland (28 Days Later).  Karl Urban stars as Dredd and Olivia Thirlby (Juno) costars as psychic rookie Judge Cassandra Alexander.  Filming on the 3D flick is currently underway Johannesburg. [Update: The Playlist confirms that Headey has been cast as the film's villain.]

28 Images from HBO’s GAME OF THRONES

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: January 7th, 2011 at 6:50 pm

With the TCA’s (Television Critics Association) in full swing this week, all the networks and cable channels are talking about what’s coming later this year.  Along with tons of announcements, many of the networks are releasing new images.  Thankfully, HBO is one of them.  So if you’ve been looking forward to HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy series Game of Thrones, hit the jump, as we’ve been given 28 images and most of them are new.

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