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Colin Farrell Offered Lead in Akiva Goldsman’s Directorial Debut, WINTER’S TALE

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: April 26th, 2012 at 7:20 pm

Colin Farrell has been offered the male lead in Akiva Goldsman’s directorial debut, Winter’s Tale.  The female lead is set with Jessica Brown Findlay playing a dying young woman who falls in love with a thief who breaks into her West Side Manhattan mansion.  Farrell, if he takes the role in the Warner Bros. picture, would play the thief in this supernatural drama that occurs both in the 19th century and in contemporary times.  Winter’s Tale, based on the 1983 novel by Mark Helprin, also stars Russell Crowe and Will Smith in supporting roles.  Shooting is set to begin in New York on October 15th.  Hit the jump to see who else could fill the role if Farrell opts out.

Russell Crowe Confirmed for Darren Aronofsky’s NOAH; Production Begins This July in New York and Iceland

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 22nd, 2012 at 5:34 pm

Though we pretty much already knew he was onboard, Paramount and New Regency announced today that Russell Crowe is officially set to play Noah in Darren Aronofsky’s Biblical epic Noah.  The film is “a close adaptation of the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark, in which the titular Noah is given a divine mission of building an ark to save creation from the impending flood.  Aronofsky wrote the screenplay alongside Ari Handel, and John Logan (Gladiator, Hugo) performed revisions.  Interestingly, the press release notes that production will begin this July in New York and Iceland.  Hit the jump for more.

Three Videos from the Set of LES MISERABLES Starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway; Listen to the Finale

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 20th, 2012 at 10:51 am

Yesterday, new set photos from Tom Hooper‘s Les Miserables went online and now three set videos have followed.  A couple of the videos are pretty standard stuff.  One video has Javert (Russell Crowe) riding around on horseback, and another has Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) charging out of a church and ripping up a piece of paper while singing the last note of a song, although I’m not sure which one (perhaps “What Have I Done?”).  But the most exciting video is the cast singing part of the show’s finale.

Hit the jump to check out the videos.  The film also stars Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, and Helena Bonham Carter.  Les Miserables opens December 14th.

Set Photos Featuring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman in LES MISERABLES

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: April 19th, 2012 at 4:39 pm

If you love Anne Hathaway for her long, flowing locks, you might want to look away.  Hathaway chopped off a good chunk of her hair to play factory worker Fantine in Tom Hooper’s adaptation of Les Miserables.  We’ve got set photos of her singing alongside Hugh Jackman, who stars as Jean Valjean.  Jackman has certainly cleaned himself up compared to prior photos; we also previously posted shots of Russell Crowe as Javert and Eddie Redmayne as Marius.  This appears to be the first look at a dramatically gaunt Hathaway and, for those who aren’t familiar with the story, is certainly an appropriate look for her character’s arc throughout the film.  Les Miserables also stars Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, Helena Bonham Carter, and opens December 14th.  Hit the jump to see the set photos.

Darren Aronofsky’s NOAH Starring Russell Crowe Set for March 28, 2014

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 13th, 2012 at 1:29 pm

The good news is that director Darren Aronofsky’s passion project Noah is finally coming to fruition.  The bad news is that we’re gonna have to wait a while to see it.  Per Box Office Mojo, Paramount has set a March 28, 2014 release date for Aronofsky’s epic take on the Biblical tale.  Currently no other film is slated for that particular weekend, but Disney’s Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie, the gravity bending sci-fi pic Invertigo, and DreamWorks Animation’s Peabody and Mr. Sherman are all set to open in March of 2014.

Though filming on Noah is expected to get underway this July, the far off release date gives Aronofsky plenty of time to fine-tune this long-gestating project before its release.  The added time also provides for plenty of post-productions hours that will likely be necessary to create the flood sequence.  Russell Crowe is set to star as the titular Noah, and early word had Aronofsky eyeing Liam Neeson for a role in the pic but we haven’t heard any confirmation of the Taken actor’s involvement.

Set Photo Roundup: Emma Watson in THE BLING RING, Russell Crowe and Eddie Redmayne in LES MISERABLES

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 13th, 2012 at 1:11 pm

We’ve got a few set photos to share with you this afternoon.  Briefly:

• The Bling Ring – Emma Watson was spotted doing her best sexy socialite impression on the set of Sofia Coppola’s real-life story of a group of teenagers who robbed the homes of the rich and famous in the late 2000’s.
• Les Miserables – A new look at Russell Crowe as the nefarious Inspector Javert in Tom Hooper’s movie musical adaptation of the classic story.  Eddie Redmayne, who plays Marius, is also seen in character.  Hugh Jackman stars as Jean Valjean in the pic, and I’m not quite sure but I think he might be hiding in disguise in one of the images. The film opens on December 25th.

Hit the jump to check out the images.

First Look at Russell Crowe as Javert in LES MISERABLES

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 26th, 2012 at 8:24 am

Last week, we got our first look at Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean in Tom Hooper‘s adaptation of the musical Les Miserables.  Now we have the first image of Russell Crowe as Valjean’s relentless pursuer, Police Inspector Javert.  Crowe certainly cuts a fine figure as the character, and I’m eager to see how he’ll play the character, and particularly how he’ll perform “Javert’s Soliloquy”.

Hit the jump to check out the full image.  The film also stars Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, Helena Bonham Carter.  Les Miserables opens December 14th.

Russell Crowe Officially in Talks for Darren Aronofsky’s NOAH

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 28th, 2012 at 1:53 pm

Earlier this month we heard that Darren Aronofsky was courting Russell Crowe to star in his ambitious epic Noah. It appears that the courting paid off, as Variety reports that Crowe is now in negotiations to take on the title character in Aronofsky’s retelling of the Biblical tale of Noah’s Arc. The $130 million film has been in the works for a while, and Aronofsky was previously keen on Christian Bale starring before the actor ultimately passed. In the same report on Crowe earlier this month, we heard that Aronofsky was also high on offering another part to Liam Neeson. Variety’s report makes no mention of the Taken actor, but I sincerely hope he signs on as well; the prospect of Crowe facing off against Neeson in a Biblical epic is insanely enticing.

If Crowe signs on, production is expected to get underway this July for a 2013 release. Aronofsky wrote the script alongside Ari Handel, with John Logan credited with a rewrite. Aronofsky’s Noah is described as, “a man who loves Earth and all of its animal inhabitants, but has become disillusioned with the way humans have treated their planet.” This will mark the director’s first project post-Black Swan and I can’t wait to see what he has in store.

Russell Crowe, Liev Schreiber, Alex Proyas, David Michôd, and More to Direct Anthology Film SYDNEY UNPLUGGED

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 20th, 2012 at 8:13 am

Australian actors and directors are lining up to participate in the anthology film Sydney Unplugged.  According to THR, Anthony LaPaglia, Toni Collette, Liev Schreiber, Russell Crowe, Alex Proyas, David Michôd, Ivan Sen, John Curran, Kieran Darcy-Smith, Rachel Ward, and Ray Lawrence will each helm a short film.  Sydney Unplugged is along the lines of previous “famous-people-love-major-city” movies New York, I Love You and Paris, J’Taime.

Anthology movies are always a mixed bag, but when each short comes from a different director, it’s at least exciting to see who will come up with the best of the bunch.  I’m particularly excited to see what Michôd (who previously directed Animal Kingdom) comes up.  Filming is set to begin in Sydney in the second half of 2012.

Russell Crowe in Early Talks to Star in DRACULA Re-Imagining, HARKER

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 10th, 2012 at 7:57 am

Russell Crowe is reportedly in early talks to star in Jaume Collet-Serra’s Dracula re-imagining, Harker.  As we reported last year, Lee Shipman and Brian McGreevy‘s script changes Jonathan Harker from a lawyer to a Scotland Yard detective who’s trying to find who’s behind a series of grisly murders (Hint: It’s Dracula).  The project began to gain momentum, but then Warner Bros. moved Collet-Serra to the adaptation of Akira after Albert and Allen Hughes dropped off the project.  But Vulture reports that since Akira has run into budget issues (along with even less of a reason to exist after Chronicle), the studio may try to make Harker first and then move the director back to Akira.

Hit the jump for what could keep Crowe from hunting down Dracula.

Darren Aronofsky Wants Russell Crowe and Liam Neeson for His Biblical Epic NOAH

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: February 1st, 2012 at 7:50 pm

Coming off the success of Black Swan, director Darren Aronofsky wants to follow up with the most ambitious production of his career.  The film is Noah, an epic about the Biblical tale of Noah’s Ark with a price tag of $130 million.  You need a bankable star to get that kind of money.  Christian “Batman” Bale passed, and potential replacement Michael Fassbender is busy with his new fame and accolades.  Deadline hears that Aronofsky has finally found his Noah, and it is Russell Crowe.  The deal is not official yet, but the smart money is reportedly on Crowe.  Additionally, Aronofsky is said to be interested in offering another part to Liam Neeson.  The only other major role we know about is the villain of the movie who argues against Noah’s faith as he builds a massive ship to weather the impending flood.  As the physical embodiment of wisdom, I could see Neeson as the humanistic antagonist.

Paramount and New Regency want to start shooting Noah this summer for a 2013 release.  Hit the jump for more on the project.

Akiva Goldsman Lands Russell Crowe and Will Smith for Directorial Debut WINTER’S TALE

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 1st, 2012 at 11:53 am

Exactly one year ago today, we reported that Oscar-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind) was set to make his directorial debut with an adaptation of Mark Helprin’s novel Winter’s Tale. The fantasy tells the story of a thief, a dying girl, and a flying white horse in 19th century and contemporary Manhattan. The $75 million film was set up at Warner Bros., but we’ve heard practically nothing about the project since that announcement. Apparently the film has been languishing at the studio over financial issues (why wouldn’t WB want to pay $75 million for a drama starring a flying horse?), but now Goldsman’s project has gained a considerable amount of steam with two casting coups: Russell Crowe and Will Smith. Hit the jump for more, including a synopsis of the novel.

Russell Crowe Talks MAN OF STEEL Fight Scene

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 19th, 2011 at 10:51 am

Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel is now deep into production, as evidenced by the many, many set photos that have leaked to the interwebs. Today we don’t have any set photos, but Russell Crowe has let loose a possibly spoilery detail. The actor plays Jor-el (Superman’s biological father, for the nerd-deficient), and earlier today he tweeted about a fight scene that he’s been filming with a certain cast member. Details of the scene in question could be considered potential spoilers, so I’ll keep it clean here on the front page. Hit the jump for the details.

Olivia Wilde Joins Ron Howard’s Racing Drama RUSH; Russell Crowe May Cameo as Richard Burton

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 4th, 2011 at 12:28 pm

Olivia Wilde has landed a key role in Ron Howard’s Formula One racing drama Rush. The film centers on the 1970s rivalry between Austrian driver Niki Lauda and British driver James Hunt. Daniel Brühl is set to play Lauda with Chris Hemsworth taking on the role of Hunt, and now Deadline reports that Wilde will play supermodel Suzy Miller. The model fell in love with and married Hunt, but soon thereafter she fell in love with Hunt’s close friend Richard Burton (yes, that Richard Burton). In a strange Three’s Company deal, Hunt and Burton came to an agreement wherein Burton would pay the $1 million divorce settlement for Hunt if Hunt let Miller go. The deal went through, and Burton and Miller eventually married.

Howard is apparently hoping to get Russell Crowe to take on the small role of Burton. No deal has been made, but Crowe may be able to fit a couple of days in for his A Beautiful Mind director in between filming Man of Steel and Les Miserables. If you missed what producer Brian Oliver told Steve about the racing drama, be sure to check out what he had to say here. He talked about the unusual filming schedule and revealed that Slumdog Millionaire director of photography Anthony Dod Mantle is handling the cinematography.

First Look at Russell Crowe in Costume as Jor-El in MAN OF STEEL

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 4th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

The first images of Russell Crowe all gussied up in his costume as Jor-El from Man of Steel have surfaced online. We don’t see him interacting with any other actors on set, but we do see Superman’s dad smoking a cigarette while wearing alien clothes. The costume actually looks pretty cool. He’s got an otherworldly-looking “S” on the front, and a super awesome cape. Crowe plays Superman’s biological father in Zack Snyder’s reboot, which has Henry Cavill set as the Man of Steel himself. Julia Ormond was originally set to play Superman’s biological mother Lara Lor-Von opposite Crowe, but she was recently replaced with Ayelet Zurer.

Hit the jump to see the images. The film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, and Christopher Meloni. Man of Steel opens June 14th, 2013.

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