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Ian McKellen Stars As Sherlock Holmes In New Clip For MR. HOLMES

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Check out this clip for MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker.

Directed by Bill Condon, the film will open in theaters in 2015.

MR. HOLMES is a new twist on the world’s most famous detective.

1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger.

Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love – before it’s too late.

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Emma Watson to Play Belle in Disney’s Live-Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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Belle’s name means beauty, but she often stands out in town because she loves to read. She’s innocent, bubbly, kind, friendly, curious, and she can’t stand that arrogant clod Gaston! BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the 1990 Disney musical that was the first animated film to receive a best picture nomination, went to Broadway (with some extra tunes) and was a big hit there. Now the story is going back to the big screen and we have the scoop on who will be playing Belle. It’s none other than Hermione Granger herself! Actress Emma Watson who has been cast as Belle in Disney’s upcoming live-action interpretation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The film is directed by Bill Condon and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Production is anticipated to begin later this year. This is exciting news! Stay tuned here at We Are Movie Geeks for more news on the casting for film (Hey Disney!: Hugh Jackman would make a splendid Gaston!)

Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Linney, Stanley Tucci Discuss THE FIFTH ESTATE Story In New Featurette

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In this new featurette for DreamWorks Pictures’ THE FIFTH ESTATE, actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Linney, Daniel Brühl and Stanley Tucci, as well as director Bill Condon, provide some insight behind the “bigger issues” surrounding this journalistic thriller.

Triggering our age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaks and the trafficking of classified information, WikiLeaks forever changed the game. Now, in a dramatic thriller based on real events, THE FIFTH ESTATE reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century’s most fiercely debated organization.

The story begins as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Daniel Brühl) team up to become underground watchdogs of the privileged and powerful. On a shoestring, they create a platform that allows whistleblowers to anonymously leak covert data, shining a light on the dark recesses of government secrets and corporate crimes. Soon, they are breaking more hard news than the world’s most legendary media organizations combined. But when Assange and Berg gain access to the biggest trove of confidential intelligence documents in U.S. history, they battle each other and a defining question of our time: what are the costs of keeping secrets in a free society—and what are the costs of exposing them?”

Based on real events, THE FIFTH ESTATE reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century’s most fiercely debated organization.

THE FIFTH ESTATE

THE FIFTH ESTATE is presented by DreamWorks Pictures and Reliance Entertainment in association with Participant Media and is produced by Steve Golin and Michael Sugar, with Bill Condon directing. The screenplay is by Josh Singer, based on the book “Inside WikiLeaks” by Daniel Domscheit-Berg and the Guardian book “WikiLeaks” by David Leigh and Luke Harding.

The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Anthony Mackie, David Thewlis, Alicia Vikander, Peter Capaldi, Carice van Houten, Dan Stevens, with Stanley Tucci and Laura Linney and will be released in U.S. theaters on October 18, 2013.

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Watch The New Trailer For DreamWorks Pictures’ THE FIFTH ESTATE

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The new trailer for DreamWorks Pictures’ dramatic thriller THE FIFTH ESTATE is here.

Triggering our age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaks and the trafficking of classified information, WikiLeaks forever changed the game. Now, in a dramatic thriller based on real events, THE FIFTH ESTATE reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century’s most fiercely debated organization.

The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Anthony Mackie, David Thewlis, Alicia Vikander, Peter Capaldi, Carice van Houten, Dan Stevens, with Stanley Tucci and Laura Linney.

The story begins as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Daniel Brühl) team up to become underground watchdogs of the privileged and powerful. On a shoestring, they create a platform that allows whistleblowers to anonymously leak covert data, shining a light on the dark recesses of government secrets and corporate crimes. Soon, they are breaking more hard news than the world’s most legendary media organizations combined.

THE FIFTH ESTATE

THE FIFTH ESTATE

But when Assange and Berg gain access to the biggest trove of confidential intelligence documents in U.S. history, they battle each other and a defining question of our time: what are the costs of keeping secrets in a free society- and what are the costs of exposing them?”

THE FIFTH ESTATE is presented by DreamWorks Pictures and Reliance Entertainment in association with Participant Media and is produced by Steve Golin and Michael Sugar, with Bill Condon directing. The screenplay is by Josh Singer, based on the book “Inside WikiLeaks” by Daniel Domscheit-Berg and the Guardian book “WikiLeaks” by David Leigh and Luke Harding.

The film will be released in U.S. theaters on October 18, 2013.

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Follow The Fifth Estate on Twitter: @5thestatemovie

Tweet the official hashtag: #FifthEstate

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Cast of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Surprise Comic-Con Fans At The Break Of Dawn


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July 21, 2011: San Diego, CA – Twilight Saga fans received an early morning surprise when cast members from the series treated them to breakfast at the break of dawn on the opening day of Comic-Con. Saying thank you to their most devoted fans, cast members including Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Elizabeth Reaser (Esme Cullen), Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale), Julia Jones (Leah Clearwater), and Boo Boo Stewart (Seth Clearwater), arrived early to give breakfast to the first 1,000 people lined up for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 official Hall H panel.

The crowd was overwhelmed with excitement as the stars greeted them, signed autographs, and posed with them for photos. Summit Entertainment’s Hall H panel will The Twilight Saga stars Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black), and director Bill Condon.


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The highly anticipated fourth installment of The Twilight Saga, directed by Academy Award® winner Bill Condon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 reveals the mysteries of this romantic epic that has entranced millions.

In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage and honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child – which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).

With more of the romance, passion, intrigue and action that made Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse worldwide blockbusters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling book series, begins the conclusion of the tale of vampire love, boundless friendship, acceptance, and finding your true self.

Stephenie Meyer is a worldwide publishing phenomenon. The translation rights for her four Twilight novels have been sold in nearly 50 countries and 116 million copies have been sold worldwide. Her books have been on the bestseller list for over 142 weeks, and counting.

The first of a two-part adaptation, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters) from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the novel Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner star.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is in theatres and IMAX® on Friday, November 18, 2011.

TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN Casting Update

Summit Entertainment has released the latest casting news for TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN via The TWILIGHT SAGA Facebook page.

Summit Entertainment announced today the following have been cast in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN for roles in The Amazon Coven, The Egyptian Coven, The Irish Coven and The Romanian Coven as well as the American and European Nomads as outlined below.

THE AMAZON COVEN

  • Senna – Tracey Heggins
  • Zafrina – Judi Shekoni

Among the oldest vampires in the world, Senna and Zafrina are descendants of an ancient Amazonian tribe.  They have lived outside of civilization for centuries and therefore make no attempt to keep up a human facade. Though they drink human blood, the Amazons have long been allies of Carlisle.

THE EGYPTIAN COVEN

  • Amun – Omar Metwally
  • Kebi – Andrea Gabriel 
  • Benjamin – Rami Malek 
  • Tia – Angela Sarafyan 

The Egyptian Coven consists of Amun, Kebi, Benjamin, and Tia, with Amun as the leader. It is stated that even though they are not a biological family, they could pass for one. Amun is extremely protective of his family and fearful of Aro.

THE IRISH COVEN

  • Maggie – Marlane Barnes
  • Siobhan – Lisa Howard
  • Liam – Patrick Brennan

The Irish Coven, a relatively young group, was founded by Siobhan and Liam, but Maggie’s talent made her an important element of it. They are not vegetarian but they are civilized.

THE ROMANIAN COVEN

  • Vladimir – Noel Fisher
  • Stefan – Guri Weinberg

The Romanian Coven is one of the oldest covens in the world and they were the ruling vampire family until they were unseated by the Volturi.  For that reason they harbor a centuries old resentment of the Italian coven.

THE AMERICAN NOMADS

  • Garrett – Lee Pace
  • Mary – Toni Trucks
  • Randall – Bill Tangradi
  • Peter – Erik Odom
  • Charlotte – Valorie Curry

Turned during the Revolutionary War, Garrett has chosen to live a nomadic existence, wandering the world on his own. Garrett has never lost the rebellious spirit of his human life, and loves a good fight, always rooting for the underdog. Though not a vegetarian, Garrett is among Carlisle’s closest and oldest friends.

Mary and Randall are American nomadic vampires.

Peter and Charlotte are nomadic vampires and mates.  They were created during the aftermath of the Southern Vampire Wars, in which Jasper was a key player.  They have remained friends with Jasper ever since.

THE EUROPEAN NOMADS

  • Alistair – Joe Anderson

A nomadic vampire from England, Alistair has a misanthropic, brooding personality and a deep mistrust of all authority.  Although he counts Carlisle as his closest acquaintance, he doesn’t visit more than once a century.

About THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN

  • The next chapter of THE TWILIGHT SAGA will be released as two separate films with the first of the two slated to be released in theatres on November 18, 2011 and the second coming to theatres on November 16, 2012.
  • Academy Award® winner Bill Condon will direct both films starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, is currently being written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing.
  • THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

About the TWILIGHT film series

 The TWILIGHT film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires.  The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON was released November 20, 2009 and the third installment, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE was released June 30, 2010.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN Has Delivered It’s Renesmee

Like… OMG TWI-HARDS! They have finally announced who is the number one pick to be the super-child of Edward and Bella! One can only hope that she embodies the beauty that is Edward. (Sorry Team Jacob, we will try to have some news for you next time!)

EW.com has learned that little 9-year old Mackenzie Foy is inches away from signing on to play Renesmee, Edward and Bella’s vampire/human love child that’s a central role in the final installment of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.

It’s not yet clear how the diminutive actress, who’s appeared in one episode each of television shows FlashForward and ‘Til Death, will portray the character who ages a full 17 years in only seven. Sources have suggested that director Bill Condon will employ similar digital effects to those used by David Fincher in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, where Foy’s face would be digitally transferred onto the face of a younger child. It’s also probable that the studio will hire a younger child in some capacity, too.

Summit Entertainment is remaining mum on the issue. But to see Foy’s angelic face, which could very well be the offspring of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, check out her website.

Source: EW

Meyer’s TWILIGHT Saga Turns To Dust On November 16, 2012

 

Stephenie Meyer’s saga of vampires and werewolves is coming to an end in theaters. Summit Entertainment will release TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, PART 2 on November 16, 2012. Oh perfect. Just in time for the impending December 2012 apocalypse.

Oscar winner Bill Condon will direct both films starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner along with Billy Burke as Charlie Swan as well as returning members of the Cullen Family including Peter Facinelli as Carlisle, Elizabeth Reaser as Esme, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper, Nikki Reed as Rosalie, Ashley Greene as Alice and Kellan Lutz as Emmett.

The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, is written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

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Eddie Murphy is Not RICHARD PRYOR. Marlon Wayans Is.

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I have said time and time again that the one Wayans Brother that I give the most credit to is Marlon Wayans.  Sure, the guy likes to have some fun with the family now and then with movies like ‘White Chicks,’ but he can turn on the acting juices when they need to be turned on.  So, it doesn’t bother me in the least to read at HitFix that Wayans has replaced Eddie Murphy in a biopic on legendary comedian Richard Pryor’s life.

To be directed by ‘Dreamgirls’ director Bill Condon, the film, tentatively titled ‘Richard Pryor,’ is still a long way from seeing the light of day.  Most of the cast has yet to be filled, and, though Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison has come on board to produce, the film has evidently lost its distribution through Paramount and Fox Searchlight.  Chris Rock is also joining the project as a producer.

If all goes well, ‘Richard Pryor’ is expected to begin production sometime in the spring.

Eddie Murphy attached to Richard Pryor Biopic

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EW broke the news earlier today…

Writer/director Bill Condon, who just completed his debut run as producer of the 2009 Academy Awards, is shopping his script Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? to the studio subsidiaries and independent distributors around town. Eddie Murphy is attached to star. Sources tell EW.com that Fox Searchlight, the studio behind this year’s big Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, is interested in the film. The studio, which declined comment, has a relationship with Condon, having partnered with the director on his 2004 feature Kinsey. Condon, who most recently wrote and directed Dreamgirls, had the Pryor biopic set up at The Weinstein Company but was able to pull it out when the indie outfit put it into turnaround. He initially was hoping to secure $30 million to produce the film, but that number, sources say, has dropped down to $25 million. Murphy, who has featured Pryor impersonations in his act as far back as the 1987 concert movie Raw, seems a likely choice for this role.

Appears that Eddie is making another run for an Oscar… great!! I was on the Murphy Band-wagon back in 2006 when he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal as James “Thunder” Early in ‘Dreamgirls’. Murphy devoured every scene he was in and it was a once-in-a-lifetime role. Unfortunately the Oscar went to Alan Arkin. Looks like Eddie will have one more chance and good for him!