Travis McGee might finally be appearing on the big screen. The film adaptation that has been in the works since late 2009 with 20th Century Fox seems to be finally moving forward with Paul Greengrass taking the helm as director. The film also has had Leonardo DiCaprio in the starring role since 2009 when the project was first optioned. Continue reading
The final two parts of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy has officially resumed production in New Zealand this week. The second and third parts are titled The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: There and Back Again respectively. Jackson took to Facebook to post a behind the scenes photo that shows himself with Ian McKellen’s Gandalf the Grey at the start of production which you can see above. The trilogy was directed, co-written and produced by Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s 1937 fantasy novel The Hobbit.
A few weeks ago, rumors were swirling within that within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch would be joining the gang in the upcoming Marvel’s The Avengers sequel. Now, officially, writer/director Joss Whedon has confirmed that the characters will indeed appear. In a recently interview with IGN, he talked about the characters inclusion in the film and their involvement in the story.
Whedon stated,
“You know, they had a rough beginning. They’re interesting to me because they sort of represent the part of the world that wouldn’t necessarily agree with The Avengers. So they’re not there to make things easier. I’m not putting any characters in the movie that will make things easier.”
SuperHeroHype.com also exclusively learned that the Irish actress, Saoirse Ronan, is the “prototype” for the film’s version of the Scarlet Witch character. However, no official casting has been announced.
Whedon also spoke in the interview about the ending of Iron Man 3. Warning there ARE spoilers below this point.
“Well, I feel like in Iron Man 3, even though he said, ‘I’ve changed’ — he blew up his remote suits, but I don’t think anybody thinks he doesn’t have one anymore. The question is, if The Avengers are called, does he show up? And the answer is, ‘Yes!’”
Casting for The Avengers 2 is still coming together with many rumors flying around about potential actors being replaced. Regardless of who ultimately assembles for the sequel, Marvel’s The Avengers 2 hits the big screen on May 1, 2015.
Scarlett Johansson is set to make her directorial debut with a big screen adaptation of Truman Capote’s first novel “Summer Crossing.” The novel was written by the famed author in the 1940s. Capote eventually cast it aside and it was thought to be lost for over 50 years, but was eventually published in 2005. Her involvement was first announced in 2011 but little has been heard of the project since then. Continue reading
James Franco is currently starring in the big screen adaptation of William Faulkner’s 1930 novel, “As I Lay Dying.” An officially trailer for the film has been released in advance of its Cannes Premiere courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. The film adaptation was also written and directed by Franco and stars Danny McBride, Tim Blake Nelson, Beth Grant, Logan Marshall-Green and Ahna O’Reilly. Continue reading
It has been officially confirmed that composer Steve Jablonsky will score the upcoming big screen adaptation of Ender’s Game. Jablonsky is most well known for providing the soundtrack for all three of the Transformers films. Ender’s Game is based on the novel of the same name written by Orson Scott Card. It stars Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Viola Davis, Nonso Anozie, Stevie Ray Dillmore, Andrea Powell, Moises Arias, Conor Carroll, Aramis Knight, Brandon Soo hoo, Jimmy “Jax” Pinchak, Suraj Parthasarathy and Khylin Rhambo. Continue reading
We reported yesterday that Benicio Del Toro could be starring in the big screen adaptation, Inherent Vice. Now, it appears that Owen Wilson could be joining the star as he eyes a role in the Paul Thomas Anderson film. The novel, written by Thomas Pynchon, was published in 2009. Continue reading
The upcoming silver screen adaptation for R.J. Palacio’s recent bestselling novel, Wonder, was first announced last November by Lionsgate and at the time John August was in talks to write the screenplay. However, now it seems, that Jack Thorne, most known for “Skins” and The Scouting Book For Boys, will be adapting the novel for film. Continue reading
Summit Entertainment has officially released the first trailer for Ender’s Game, the upcoming big screen adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Orson Scott Card. The film is directed by Gavin Hood and stars Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Viola Davis, Nonso Anozie, Stevie Ray Dillmore, Andrea Powell, Moises Arias, Conor Carroll, Aramis Knight, Brandon Soo hoo, Jimmy “Jax” Pinchak, Suraj Parthasarathy and Khylin Rhambo. Continue reading
The Wrap has reported that Benicio Del Toro may be eyeing a role in the upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson film, a big screen adaptation of the novel, “Inherent Vice.” The novel comes from author Thomas Pynchon and was published in 2009.
Del Toro most recently starred in Oliver Stone’s Savages, would star opposite Joaquin Phoenix, playing an unlicensed attorney to the Doc Sportello character. Continue reading