Entertainment Weekly have quashed rumours that Queen of pop, Madonna, is set for a role in the Twilight sequel ‘New Moon.’
However, they have hinted that it is a possibility that Madge will provide songs for the film as her manager, Guy Oseary, is a producer on the project, meaning his client could become somehow involved.
No official plans have been made yet but, watch this space.
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Ashton Kutcher in new footie film
Variety have announced that Ashton Kutcher is in the final stages of talks over a role in football comedy ‘Traded.’
Traded will be about an NFL quarterback who magically trades bodies with a 12-year-old geeky middle-schooler and learns some valuable lessons along the way (sounds a bit like Freaky Friday with football to me).
The film was developed at Dreamworks but, has become the property of Par after Dreamworks’ exit.
The guys behind the likes of Coach Carter and Varsity Blues, Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin, will produce alongside Jason Hoffs and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett.
No production date has been set yet.
Traded will be about an NFL quarterback who magically trades bodies with a 12-year-old geeky middle-schooler and learns some valuable lessons along the way (sounds a bit like Freaky Friday with football to me).
The film was developed at Dreamworks but, has become the property of Par after Dreamworks’ exit.
The guys behind the likes of Coach Carter and Varsity Blues, Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin, will produce alongside Jason Hoffs and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett.
No production date has been set yet.
Bolt 3D cinema review
John Travolta is the voice of Bolt, a dog who is the star of a hit TV show, in this animated movie from the Walt Disney studios.
All Bolt knows in life is his TV show; he really believes that everything that happens on it is real, that he genuinely has super powers and he is protecting his beloved owner Penny (Miley Cyrus) from the bad guys.
Everything changes for Bolt when he is accidentally shipped to New York City and has to find his way back to Penny. He meets a cat called Mittens (Susie Essman) and Rhino the hamster (Mark Walton) who is a TV-addict and Bolts biggest fan and the three of them have to work together to get Bolt home.
Bolt’s journey makes him realise that he doesn’t really have super powers and the life he lives is not as real as he always believed, he has to learn how to be a hero with out all the special effects and how to live life as a real dog.
Bolt 3D is an enjoyable film although there doesn’t seem to be much point in it being in 3D. The plot is fun and entertaining but, is not one of Disney’s best. Overall it is a good family film and will definitely be a hit with the kids.
All Bolt knows in life is his TV show; he really believes that everything that happens on it is real, that he genuinely has super powers and he is protecting his beloved owner Penny (Miley Cyrus) from the bad guys.
Everything changes for Bolt when he is accidentally shipped to New York City and has to find his way back to Penny. He meets a cat called Mittens (Susie Essman) and Rhino the hamster (Mark Walton) who is a TV-addict and Bolts biggest fan and the three of them have to work together to get Bolt home.
Bolt’s journey makes him realise that he doesn’t really have super powers and the life he lives is not as real as he always believed, he has to learn how to be a hero with out all the special effects and how to live life as a real dog.
Bolt 3D is an enjoyable film although there doesn’t seem to be much point in it being in 3D. The plot is fun and entertaining but, is not one of Disney’s best. Overall it is a good family film and will definitely be a hit with the kids.
Slumdog Millionaire cinema review
Danny Boyle has really pulled out all the stops with this one and Slumdog Millionaire is definitely everything it has been made out to be and more.
Dev Patel stars as Jamal Malik, a teenage boy from the slums in Mumbai who finds his way onto the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and steams his way through the questions, getting all the answers right and racking up the prize money.
His ability to answer each question causes some suspicion and Jamal is accused of cheating and is arrested and questioned about how he is doing it because people just can’t accept that a slumdog could know all the answers.
Jamal’s interrogation takes us on a journey through the sadness, difficulties and challenges that he has faced in life and we discover how his life experiences have imprinted certain information in his memory which allows him to answer the Millionaire questions.
We discover that there is one special person, a girl called Latika (Freida Pinto), who has been in Jamal’s heart through thick and thin and his love for her drives him on whether she is around him or not. He is determined to find her each time they are separated but, will Jamal get to keep the girl he loves?
Dev Patel is brilliant in his portrayal of Jamal; he gives a flawless and moving performance and is bound to be heading for a great film career in future (well it’s not as if he can disappear after the huge success of Slumdog).
Slumdog Millionaire is an innovative and refreshing concept, it is a gripping film with lots of emotion and the right amount of light humour. This is one film that everyone should try and see, even if it’s just to find out if it lives up to the hype; it is definitely not to be missed.
Dev Patel stars as Jamal Malik, a teenage boy from the slums in Mumbai who finds his way onto the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and steams his way through the questions, getting all the answers right and racking up the prize money.
His ability to answer each question causes some suspicion and Jamal is accused of cheating and is arrested and questioned about how he is doing it because people just can’t accept that a slumdog could know all the answers.
Jamal’s interrogation takes us on a journey through the sadness, difficulties and challenges that he has faced in life and we discover how his life experiences have imprinted certain information in his memory which allows him to answer the Millionaire questions.
We discover that there is one special person, a girl called Latika (Freida Pinto), who has been in Jamal’s heart through thick and thin and his love for her drives him on whether she is around him or not. He is determined to find her each time they are separated but, will Jamal get to keep the girl he loves?
Dev Patel is brilliant in his portrayal of Jamal; he gives a flawless and moving performance and is bound to be heading for a great film career in future (well it’s not as if he can disappear after the huge success of Slumdog).
Slumdog Millionaire is an innovative and refreshing concept, it is a gripping film with lots of emotion and the right amount of light humour. This is one film that everyone should try and see, even if it’s just to find out if it lives up to the hype; it is definitely not to be missed.
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
The Wrestler cinema review
The Wrestler has been credited as Mickey Rourke’s come-back film and he probably couldn’t have picked a better role to kick-start his career again and re-establish himself as a Hollywood face.
Randy ‘the Ram’ Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a huge wrestling star in the 80’s and created quite a reputation for himself, now though, as an aging wrestler, he is only involved in rematches and makes a pittance from it.
Randy has a heart attack after one of his matches and this makes him wake up and realise what he should be doing in life. He becomes full-time in a grocery store and tries to make amends with the daughter he abandoned all those years before. He also tries to pursue his love interest, a stripper called Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) who he has held a torch for as her customer for quite some time.
When things start to fall apart for him again, Randy just can’t resist the opportunity for a fight with his 1980’s arch-enemy, The Ayatollah, in hope that it might take him back to the top.
The Wrestler is a moving film with a documentary and natural feel to it; there’s lots of hand held camera use and sound effects and sound tracks are in the minimum, giving it a very ‘real’ style that works well with the film’s themes.
Mickey Rourke puts in an excellent and touching performance as Randy and he makes the characters journey a fascinating watch. The Wrestler has the ability to appeal to a very wide audience and is very deserving of its recent award nominations.
Randy ‘the Ram’ Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a huge wrestling star in the 80’s and created quite a reputation for himself, now though, as an aging wrestler, he is only involved in rematches and makes a pittance from it.
Randy has a heart attack after one of his matches and this makes him wake up and realise what he should be doing in life. He becomes full-time in a grocery store and tries to make amends with the daughter he abandoned all those years before. He also tries to pursue his love interest, a stripper called Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) who he has held a torch for as her customer for quite some time.
When things start to fall apart for him again, Randy just can’t resist the opportunity for a fight with his 1980’s arch-enemy, The Ayatollah, in hope that it might take him back to the top.
The Wrestler is a moving film with a documentary and natural feel to it; there’s lots of hand held camera use and sound effects and sound tracks are in the minimum, giving it a very ‘real’ style that works well with the film’s themes.
Mickey Rourke puts in an excellent and touching performance as Randy and he makes the characters journey a fascinating watch. The Wrestler has the ability to appeal to a very wide audience and is very deserving of its recent award nominations.
Halle Berry in new heist film
Variety have announced that Halle Berry has been attached to star in heist film ‘Who is Doris Payne.’
It is a fact-based film about an international jewel thief with a career spanning five decades.
The film will be scripted by Eunetta Boone and developed by J2 partners Justin Berfield and Jason Felts.
No further information has currently been released and no filming dates have been announced.
It is a fact-based film about an international jewel thief with a career spanning five decades.
The film will be scripted by Eunetta Boone and developed by J2 partners Justin Berfield and Jason Felts.
No further information has currently been released and no filming dates have been announced.
Elton John's Jane Austen adaptation
According to Variety, Elton John’s Rocket Pictures is set to make a Jane Austen adaptation like you’ve never seen before.
Will Clark will direct ‘Pride and Predator’ which will see an alien crash landing amongst the Austen characters and causing havoc and disruption in the costume drama setting.
Elton John will be executive producer and will supervise the film’s music, his Rocket partners Steve Hamilton Shaw and David Furnish will be producing.
It is likely that this alien twist will attract more of a male audience to the period drama.
It is thought that filming will begin in London later on this year.
Will Clark will direct ‘Pride and Predator’ which will see an alien crash landing amongst the Austen characters and causing havoc and disruption in the costume drama setting.
Elton John will be executive producer and will supervise the film’s music, his Rocket partners Steve Hamilton Shaw and David Furnish will be producing.
It is likely that this alien twist will attract more of a male audience to the period drama.
It is thought that filming will begin in London later on this year.
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