Posts with tag HughJackman
Posted Aug 1st 2008 5:02PM by Jessica Barnes
Filed under: Drama, Romance, 20th Century Fox, Movie Marketing, Images, Nicole Kidman
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Ladies (and gentlemen), start your drooling.
Entertainment Weekly has
two new photos from
Baz Luhrmann's romantic epic
Australia, and if the photo to your right is any indication; this is going to be one sexy flick. Back in June the film was the subject of a photo shoot for
Vogue, and those
images were stunning (and pretty romantic). This latest photo, though, has a little more carnality on the brain. Mind you, I'm not complaining; anything that facilitates a half-naked
Hugh Jackman is okay by me.
News about the film has been pretty scarce, but we do know that
Stuart Beattie's (
G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra) script centers on an English lady (
Nicole Kidman) left in control of a cattle station in Australia during WWII. When a
drover (played by Jackman) shows up to help her bring the cattle across the country, their relationship becomes something more -- and judging from that photo, there's going to be
a lot more.
Its been a bumpy road for Luhrmann's epic; there have been
casting changes, and the occasional
act of god. But don't feel bad, the film also has a lot of things going for it: namely that epic romances sell, especially during Oscar season.
Australia will arrive in theaters on November 14th, 2008.
Now it's your turn, do you think
Australia could be the landlubber's
Titanic at the box-office this fall? Sound off below...
Posted Jul 31st 2008 9:03PM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Festival Reports, Fandom, ComicCon
How fast time flies! A week ago today, we were all hitting the convention floor, and having to battle for seats to the
Masters of Web panel. I can't believe it's all over -- and I can't believe I haven't recovered. The bright-eyed Lara Croft you saw only days ago is barely recognizable in the physical wreck that I am now. Despite the toll it takes every year, I'm always sorry when it ends. I miss San Diego, the ocean, the fabulous tacos at the Tin Fish, and the surprises around every corner. But most of all, I miss meeting up with my friends after a long day of panels, enjoying my well-earned dinner, and showing off my swag. While I'm happy to be home in my own bed, and snuggling with my pug, I can't help but miss the thrills of con. So, it's my turn to recap my favorite moments of the con, and hope that those of you who were there have recovered enough to share yours, too.
-- The
Watchmen panel. Maybe the Q&A wasn't all that great (no fault of those onstage), but the footage was just so cool. There is a lot of film footage trotted out at SDCC, and while much of it is cool, very little is jaw-dropping.
300 was probably the last time I was truly impressed with what I saw in Hall H,
Watchmen may have topped it. (It's even convinced my mom to read the graphic novel! Let's all cheer!)
-- The Owl Ship. The floor displays this year were pretty tame, but this would take the cake in any given year. Whenever I doubt that anyone at SDCC has read a comic book, something like the Owl Ship lands and sends everyone into a nerdy tizzy. At any given time, you could find a crowd exclaiming over it, not because it was from a
movie, but because it was from
a comic book. Amazing.
Continue reading Elisabeth's Favorite Moments of SDCC 08
Posted Jul 23rd 2008 10:28PM by Erik Davis
Filed under: Action, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Movie Marketing, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Images, ComicCon, Posters
Walking around Preview Night here at San Diego Comic Con and, well, we kinda stumbled upon this poster (click image to enlarge) for
X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The film wasn't supposed to have a major presence here at Con, so it's nice to at least see a poster for the flick, which hits theaters on May 1, 2009. We'll have a whole bunch of photos for you from Preview Night here at Con in just a little bit -- in the meantime, what do you think about this poster? Does it get you excited for the film? Starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and Danny Huston,
X-Men Origins: Wolverine will claw its way into theaters next summer.
For complete coverage of the 2008 San Diego International Comic Con, check out the
official Cinematical Comic Con Hub.
Posted Jul 6th 2008 11:02AM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Action, Fandom, 20th Century Fox, Newsstand, Movie Marketing, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels, Images
Talk about a holiday weekend -- at least for me! The latest issue of
Empire is boasting a new photo of
Hugh Jackman as the titular Wolverine. It's obviously from the same photo shoot that gave us
the very first photo since he's sporting the same white tank top. So, truth be told, it's not
that exciting. I want to see an official still of Sabretooth and Wolverine going claw to claw, or one of
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. I'll even settle for Gambit, Beak, or Silver Fox. I like a glimpse of Jackman's biceps and adamantium claws as much as the next girl (or guy) but at this point, I'm hungry to see a little more.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine opens May 1st, 2009.
[via
SuperheroHype.com]
Posted Jun 19th 2008 11:01AM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Drama, Romance, 20th Century Fox, Newsstand, Images, War, Nicole Kidman
Some new
Australia photos have come by way of a
Vogue photoshoot, shot by the legendary Annie Leibovitz -- and they are just the most gorgeous thing outside of the actual film. Normally, I wouldn't post a
Vogue item as they hardly need a write-up, but as news on this film is rather scarce, I think it deserves a mention. Plus, everything about this film (even when by way of Leibovitz) is so ridiculously beautiful that I can't resist sharing what I find.
The photos accompany a Nicole Kidman interview about the film which is full of interesting tidbits. There are no spoilers for the wary, just a few more plot and character details. This is one of my most anticipated films of the year -- and
as Christopher mentioned earlier, one that is already generating some Oscar buzz for Mandy Walker's cinematography. I'm nominating it for costumes as well -- such crisp lines!
Australia opens November 14th, 2008.
[via
Dlisted,
IESB, and Vogue]
Posted Jun 12th 2008 3:32PM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Action, Fandom, 20th Century Fox, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels, Images, War
Some new spy photos have surfaced from the filming of
X-Men Origins: Wolverine over on a humble
Flickr account. They are quite cool, and not
too spoilerish if you know your Wolverine, and the scene is not likely to be a major story point. Our adamantium-clawed hero has been involved in just about every major 20th century event, with the exception of the moon landing. And someday, Marvel may just work him in there as well.
The rest are not available for download, so pop on over to the Flickr group to see the rest. There's shots of the action, the set, and
Liev Schreiber and
Hugh Jackman mingling with all of Jackman's body doubles. The accompanying commentary is quite charming, too. It seems everyone and their mother got a cuddle from Hugh Jackman during this locational shoot. No, I don't wish I was one of them. He's a married man, and I'm a classier girl than that.
Posted May 7th 2008 10:02AM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Action, Casting, RumorMonger, 20th Century Fox, Newsstand, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels
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Admit it, we have all thought that the one thing
X-Men Origins: Wolverine needed was another character. I mean, there's no possible way Wolverine could carry the entire movie by himself; what we needed were some mutants to share the load. Right?
Well, the most surprising addition yet has been made. According to
Superhero Hype, there are reports that Cyclops has joined the roster. No, he won't be played by James Marsden, but an Australian actor named Tim Pocock. The news comes via an Australian agency, who confirmed that said actor was indeed cast as the young Scott Summers.
Now how the heck the two will meet is impossible for me to fathom. I imagine this will just be a cameo, a young Scott brushes past Wolverine at a train station or bus stop. Knowing how these origin stories go, there will probably be some wink-nudge storyline where Wolverine snubs Cyclops somehow, leading to the instant dislike that springs up when the two meet again as adults. Or he will rescue the young Summers, thus making their prickly relationship something to be regretted. (How Summers will not remember is a mystery --
he wasn't brainwashed by Weapon X.)
Sigh. I keep on defending you, Hugh Jackman, assuring everyone you've got a handle on the character, but you're making it so hard for me! Why couldn't you have just mindlessly fought bears in the Canadian snow, wearing nothing but computer circuitry?!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the entire pantheon of Marvel superheroes, hits theatres May 1st, 2009. Filming finished last week, so ostensibly they can't add any more characters ... can they?
Posted Apr 30th 2008 10:02AM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Action, Fandom, 20th Century Fox, Newsstand, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels
Hugh Jackman has been doing lots of press junkets for
Deception -- and funnily enough, only Australia seems to be hearing about that film, whereas America is only letting him talk about
X-Men Origins: Wolverine again and again. That has to be a bit of a bummer.
MTV Movies caught up with him, and he was more than happy to talk about donning the claws again. "It feels different. But I don't think its going be night and day."
Then he gave one of those quotes that I always hold out as proof that he knows what he is doing. "We are dealing with a character who is probably one of the darker comic book characters ever created. The movie has a lot of fun elements, but there are layers of pain and darkness to this character. Tonally, I would put it more in the
Batman Begins sort of realm. That's sort of where we're headed."
He's seen
Batman Begins! Between this and his ongoing graphic novel grabs, I think the man is a bonafide geek.
Continue reading Hugh Jackman Talks About 'Wolverine' Again!
Posted Apr 25th 2008 12:02PM by James Rocchi
Filed under: Thrillers, Theatrical Reviews, 20th Century Fox
Deception, starring Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor, is being sold as an "erotic thriller." Any experienced cinemagoer knows that this phrase, which promises two things, usually indicates a film that will fail to deliver either. American studio films either tiptoe around sex or stomp on it with clown shoes, and the modern thriller often relies on activities that are not, and cannot ever be, thrilling -- electronic funds transfers, typing, mouse-clicking.
Deception, directed by Marcel Lanegger from a script by Mark Bomback, begins as
Ewan McGregor's lonely auditor Jonathan McQuarry labors late into the night in a huge conference room, vast windows looking out over the lights of the city. Shut in, walled-away, cut-off, Jonathan is worse than miserable; he's invisible. But then
Hugh Jackman's brash, blunt Wyatt Bose waltzes in, makes some small talk, sparks up a joint. It's not what Jonathan's used to. Then again, he hates what he's used to.
Continue reading Review: Deception
Posted Apr 25th 2008 10:32AM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Casting, 20th Century Fox, Newsstand, Movie Marketing, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels
While doing the publicity rounds for
Deception,
Hugh Jackman talked a bit about
X-Men Origins: Wolverine to
The Herald Sun, specifically praising his young costar, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and his director, Gavin Hood. (The subject of his muttonchops comes up too -- apparently, they aren't popular in his private life. And here I was hoping Jackman could bring them into fashion.)
That talk of
McPhee being replaced with
Troye Sivan must have been false, or we're seeing two young Logans which is entirely probable. Jackman is full of praise for the young actor he handpicked to play his younger self. "He's one of those kids who's fearless. I hope he doesn't read this article because yes, there is pressure on him because of who he's playing and the expectations of fans. I was lucky to be completely ignorant of fans' expectations and the whole world before
X-Men came out. I just hope he doesn't read too much or go on the internet because he naturally has the goods I know the fans will love."
Continue reading Hugh Jackman Talks 'Wolverine', Two Castmembers Added
Posted Apr 23rd 2008 4:02PM by Matt Bradshaw
Filed under: Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Box Office Predictions
Everyone who took part in last week's competition, myself included, failed to foresee
The Forbidden Kingdom outdoing
Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but the martial arts actioner was the clear winner.
Prom Night held on to third place, content in the knowledge that it had already earned back its $20 million budget last week. Here's the rundown:
1. The Forbidden Kingdom: $20.9 million
2. Forgetting Sarah Marshall: $17.3 million
3. Prom Night: $9.1 million
4. 88 Minutes: $6.8 million
5. Nim's Island: $5.7 million
Opening this week, we have:
What's It All About: Tina Fey plays an executive dying to be a mother, and when she finds out she's unable to conceive, she must turn to a flaky but fertile
Amy PoehlerWhy It Might Do Well: Fey is awesome on
30 Rock, and though I usually get flack for saying this, I thought the Fey/Poehler Weekend Update team on
SNL was one of the best in the show's history. And with a supporting cast that includes
Sigourney Weaver, Steve Martin and
Maura Tierney, I am so there. The 88% fresh rating from
Rottentomatoes.com is icing on the cake.
Why It Might Not Do Well: The poster is so darn zany I could just puke.
Number of Theaters: 2,500
Prediction: $18 million
Continue reading Box Office: Deception at Guantanamo Bay
Posted Apr 21st 2008 10:32AM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Action, Romance, Casting, Deals, Warner Brothers, Newsstand, Comic/Superhero/Geek
This news is actually more than a few days old -- and it was so buried within a Jennifer Garner press release that I just missed it. No matter, I'm sure it's new to most of you.
According to
Variety, Garner has signed a first look deal with Warner Brothers for her Vandalia Films, and one of the upcoming films on her slate is
3 Days in Europe in which she will co-star and co-produce with Hugh Jackman.
Europe is a romantic adventure about a couple embroiled in danger and excitement on what was supposed to be their perfect Valentine's Day vacation. It's based on
the graphic novel by Anthony Johnston and Michael Hawthorne. (And published by Oni Press, who just sold
The Damned last week,
as reported by Scott Weinberg, as well as
Scott Pilgrim. ) No director has been named, and no start date. Given how full both actors' slates are, it could be awhile.
Of course this is based on a graphic novel! Jackman is addicted to them. He's obviously given up his plans to revive the musical (drat!) and is just going to adapt all things comic related. In lieu of this information, I've decided I am going to give up my
Cinematical gig and write a graphic novel about a 20-something chick who has a specialty in Anglo-Saxon literature, and ... well, I'm still working out the middle. I'll need someone to do the illustrations, but we'll have a buyer.
[via
SuperheroHype.com]
Posted Apr 17th 2008 6:32PM by Jessica Barnes
Filed under: Thrillers, 20th Century Fox, Movie Marketing, Posters
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You know that feeling you get when something looks so familiar but you just can't put your finger on it? Well, that's how I felt after I saw the latest poster release for
Marcel Langenegger's,
Deception (see to the right, and click to enlarge). After a furious search to try and figure out just what it was about the poster that was so familiar, I came up empty. Luckily, the sharp eyes over at the Ropes of Silicon boards noticed the poster was almost
identical to
The Prestige.
Ewan McGregor stars as Jonathan, a buttoned down accountant who is swept up in a mysterious sex club called 'The List'.
Hugh Jackman plays his lawyer friend who leads Jonathan down the 'rabbit hole' involving a missing girl and a million dollar fraud. There aren't that many differences between this latest poster release and the previous release -- in fact, there are only a few minor differences. The most noticeable being that Jackman had a lot more real estate on
the first poster than he does now. On the upside, we actually get to see McGregor's face this time around.
After watching
the trailer, I'll admit that there is no way I would see this film if Jackman and McGregor were not starring (it just has a late night, skinemax vibe). Plus, the film bears a striking resemblance to the 1990 thriller
Bad Influence (it even looks like McGregor borrowed
James Spader's glasses).
Deception is set for release on April 25th, and I can't help but wonder if Fox released this poster in hopes of drumming up some much-needed business.
Posted Apr 17th 2008 9:32AM by Elisabeth Rappe
Filed under: Drama, Romance, 20th Century Fox, Newsstand, Movie Marketing, Images, War, Nicole Kidman, Trailers and Clips
You know, I am pretty happy to be me. But every once and awhile, I see something like this, and I am possessed with fury that I wasn't born Nicole Kidman -- or at least an Australian actress who could have stolen the part from her. Damn. That photo is just all kinds of sexy. And there's more gorgeous stills from
Australia over
on IESB.net as well as a few over on
the film's official site.
ITunes and 20th Century Fox have also paired up to bring ten
Set to Screen with Baz Luhurman podcasts, which document all aspects of the upcoming film. This actually debuted yesterday, but because I couldn't access the podcast, there wasn't any way to properly write about it. If you're as technologically ill-equipped as I, the podcasts have been put up on
MovieWeb. There are two up now, and both are worth watching for the gorgeous scenery (no, I'm not talking about Jackman) and the glimpses of the film. The one on still photography is especially stunning -- pure art!
Continue reading New Set Photos From 'Australia' -- and Podcasts!
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