Variety has reported that Travis Fimmel, one of the stars of the series “Vikings,” has joined the big screen adaptation of Warcraft. Fimmel is set to play one of the four lead roles in the film based on the popular MMORG game of the same name. It is also rumored that Paula Patton and Colin Farrell are in negotiations to join the cast as well.
The upcoming new television series from Starz, “Outlander,” has released the first official photo of Scottish actor Sam Heughan in one of the lead roles of Jamie Fraser. The series is based on the novel written by Diana Gabaldon. You can see the photo of Heughan above.
The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history and adventure in one epic tale. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire’s heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
The full cast includes:
Ronald D. Moore and Jim Kohlberg are executive producers of “Outlander,” which is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining & Supply Company and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.
“Outlander” is currently shooting on location in Scotland and will air on Starz in 2014.
Relativity has acquired the worldwide film rights to finance, produce and distribute “Anomaly,” based on the interactive comic book created and written by Skip Brittenham and Brian Haberlin (“Witchblade”). Ed Ricourt (Now You See Me) has signed on to pen the script.
An epic adventure set in Earth’s distant future, “Anomaly” centers on Jon, a disgraced Conglomerate Enforcer, who is given a last precious chance for redemption by leading a rag tag group of explorers on a first contact mission to a newly discovered planet. The mission turns out to be a deadly trap. Marooned and with all their technology destroyed, the crew must rely solely on their wits to navigate the treacherous planet and earn the trust of the hostile, incredibly diverse, warring alien races if they want to have any chance to survive and get back to Earth.
Released by Anomaly Productions in December 2012, the 370-page hardcover comic book of the same name is leading the way for the next generation of books as interactive, multi-platform experiences. A free app comes along with the book, equipped with technology that allows readers to view interactive 3-D models that provide additional details, images and an entire backstory that cannot be accessed by reading alone.
Robbie Brenner, President of Production for Relativity said,
“The comic book, ‘Anomaly,’ is a groundbreaking concept that bridges the gap between 2-D and 3-D using multi-media components. Relativity is thrilled to develop and produce Skip and Brian’s first-of-its-kind idea for film.”
Brian Haberlin added,
“We designed ‘Anomaly’ to be as much of a cinematic experience as possible, using cutting-edge technology to create a dimension of interactivity that’s never been done before, and the response from comics fans has been fantastic. Skip and I are excited to partner with Relativity, Joe Roth and Edward Ricourt to extend that vision to the big screen.”
Joe Roth (Snow White and the Huntsman, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Alice in Wonderland) will produce the film, with Relativity CEO Ryan Kavanaugh, Relativity President Tucker Tooley and Skip Brittenham executive producing.
A few weeks ago the fate of the “Mortal Instruments” film franchise was looking grim. Poor box office performances accompanied with critics panning the film, the studio put the sequel on hold. This week, however, it was announced that the Constantin has decided to push forward with the franchise and begin production on The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes in 2014.
The sequel is based on the second novel of the same name written by novel series author, Cassandra Clare.
City of Bones starred Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower. It opened to $14 million over its first five-day weekend and grossed about $31 million domestically for Sony/Screen Gems. But the film, which was also critically panned, had a reported $60 million budget, with Sony putting up an estimated $60 million more to promote the film’s release.
Martin Moszkowicz, Constantin Film’s head of film and TV, commented on the decision to move forward.
“The fan response, from the blogosphere and the thousands of mails we have received, has encouraged us to keep going,” Moszkowicz told The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s been overwhelmingly positive, in contrast to some other YA titles.”
He also added that this time around they will learn from the mistakes made with the first film.
“We are analyzing what we did wrong with the first film — particularly with the positioning and marketing — and what changes we have to make. We are working with a great group of people to reposition the franchise [for City of Ashes].”
Currently, the studio will also be looking at the director, Harald Zwart, and what, if any, mistake he made in the style of City of Bones.
According to a report from Deadline, Lionsgate has announced their plans to develop a film adaptation of the Kealan Patrick Burke short story, “Peekers.” The adaptation will be a microbudget feature from the adapted screenplay written by he Oculus duo of Mike Flanagan and Jeff Howard.
The short story, published as an ebook in 2011, is officially described as follows:
Larry just wants to enjoy the first day of his retirement. But there are a couple of obstacles in his way. First, there are the kids next door who insist on racing their dirt bikes through his yard. And then there’s his eccentric neighbor Zach, who comes looking for Larry’s help, to verify that Zach isn’t losing his mind.
Because there is something in his house that couldn’t possibly be real… Something terrifying…
Lawrence Grey is attached to produce Peekers through his Grey Matter Productions. There is no word yet when the project will begin production or when we can expect it to be released. No actors have been announced in relation to the casting.
Flanagan and Howard co-wrote Oculus, which stars Katee Sackhoff, Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites and which was directed by Flanagan. Their next film, Somnia, is about to enter production with Sackhoff again set to star.
According to a recent report from Deadline, Leonardo DiCaprio is eyeing the upcoming big screen adaptation of the novel, “Blood on Snow.” DiCaprio is looking to both produce the production as well as potentially star. The novel was written by Joe Nesbo. Warner Bros. is negotiating the rights to the tome for DiCaprio’s Appian Way.
“Blood on Snow” marks the first book written by Nesbo under his new nom de plume, Tom Johansen. It follows a hitman who is tasked with offing his boss’ wife only to find that he’s fallen in love with her. Two literary sequels are already planned and, in the third, Johansen himself becomes a character.
In addition to DiCaprio, Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson Killoran will produce alongside Kevin McCormick of Langley Park.
There is no word yet on when the film will begin production or who else is being looked at to star. Maybe this time, DiCaprio will get the Oscar he so rightly deserves.
Optionated is thrilled (and a bit scared) to give our readers the chance to win a copy of the terrifying film, The Conjuring on BLU-RAY! The film stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Ed and Lorraine Warren who were American paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting. The Warrens come to the assistance of the Perron family (Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor), who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island in 1971.
Based on a true story, the movie tells the horrifying account of how famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were summoned to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse which they recently bought. In fighting this powerful demonic being, the Warrens find themselves in the middle of the most terrifying case of their lives! Continue reading
The upcoming futuristic drama, Into the Forest, has added two new cast members by way of Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood. The film is the big screen adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jean Hegland. The two actresses will play sisters in the tale of survival. Continue reading
According to a report from The Wrap, Josh Brolin is in talks to star in Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World. However, the deal has not been reached at the moment. Brolin can be seen in the upcoming reboot of Oldboy coming from Spike Lee. Colin Trevorrow is both directing and co-writer the film alongside Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley are attached to produce alongside Steven Spielberg. The exact plot of the film has not been revealed. However, It was confirmed by Trevorrow that the film will feature Isla Nublar, the island from the first film. Continue reading
AMC has released three official new promos for the next episode of their hit series, “The Walking Dead.” The next episode, which airs on Sunday, October 27, is titled “Isolation.”
The episode is described as follows:
A group leaves the prison to search for supplies, and the remaining members of the group deal with recent losses.
AMC also released two behind-the-scenes clips from last night’s episode, “Infected,” as well as one of the most talked about scenes. You can watch all the videos below:
The fourth season of “The Walking Dead ” premiered on October 13, 2013 and will consist of 16 episodes. The series is based on the series of comic books of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, andCharlie Adlard; it was developed for television by Frank Darabont, and is executive produced by Kirkman, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, and Gale Anne Hurd. Gimple assumed the role of showrunner after the departure of Glen Mazzara at the conclusion of the previous season. The season introduces the notable comic characters Abraham Ford, Eugene Porter, Rosita Espinosa, and Bob Stookey.
The fourth season features nine actors receiving opening credits billing, all returning from the previous season. Melissa McBride and Scott Wilson are added to the opening credits, after previously being credited as “also starring”. Emily Kinney, Chad Coleman and Sonequa Martin-Green are promoted from recurring status, and Larry Gilliard, Jr. joins the main cast, but are all credited as “also starring”.
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