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Tom Ford’s ‘A Single Man’ Gets A Beautiful Trailer
1 hour ago | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Tom Ford is a stylish man who's been around a lot more naked women than I have. I'd cry foul, but he's also been around a lot more naked men so instead I'll just call it even. He's been near the top of the fashion world for years, but now he looks to be expanding his resume by directing and co-writing a film. A Single Man has already received quite a bit of acclaim from showings at various festivals and has finally had it's first trailer released. The film stars Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode (Watchmen, The Lookout), Ginnifer Goodwin ("Big Love", "Ed"), and Nicholas Hoult (About a Boy, "Skins"). Check it out below. The trailer doesn't give away much (or anything really) about the plot, but it looks absolutely stunning doesn't it? It shouldn't come as a surprise since Ford's other career involves his keen eye for fashion and beauty, but »
- Rob Hunter
Hoult Was Last Minute Ford Pick When 'Well-known Actor' Let Him Down
6 November 2009 5:36 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
About A Boy star Nicholas Hoult only landed the lead in Tom Ford's new movie A Single Man by chance - the designer-turned-director's first choice failed to show up for filming.
Ford is refusing to name the "well-known actor" who originally landed the part of Kenny in the acclaimed new movie, but admits Hoult wasn't even part of the cast in the weeks leading up to the first day of filming.
And the first-time director feels sure fate played a part in the end result.
He says, "The actor didn’t show up the first day he was due. He was attached for six months and we had made his costumes.
"It was so lucky and I cannot imagine anyone but Nicholas Hoult in that role. I had seen Nicholas’ tape a few weeks earlier and I was kind of kicking myself. I had a sick feeling inside that this guy was perfect for it and that I was working with another actor. But it just came together."
But replacing one of his leads at the last minute was the least of Ford's troubles - he also had to fund the film himself when finance fell through at the start of the world economic crisis.
Stumping up the $7 million (GBP4.3 million) he needed to make the movie, Ford had to shoot the film in just 21 days to avoid running over budget.
But Colin Firth, who stars in the film, credits the director for never losing his cool and always appearing to be in complete control, despite the huge financial pressure on him.
The Brit says, "He was always immaculately dressed, he was always calm. He made sure that any anxieties were not communicated to anyone else."
The Oscar-tipped movie also features Julianne Moore, Ginnifer Goodwin and Matthew Goode. »
Robert Pattinson: ''Twilight' Changed Everything'
6 November 2009 4:49 PM, PST | Extra | See recent Extra news »
The vampire flick changed their lives -- and there's no looking back now!
"'Twilight' changed everything,' superstar Robert Pattinson tells "Extra." A little over a year ago, the cast of "Twilight" were relative unknowns. Now, cameras follow their every step.
The 23-year-old heartthrob tells "Extra's" Mario Lopez before "Twilight" he spent about a year just getting drunk. He adds, "You realize very quickly, you can't drink beer and go to the gym. It doesn't make any difference. »
Twilight: Making of New Moon
5 November 2009 8:00 PM, PST | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
Twilight, the first film based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling Twilight book series, was released in November 2008 to an eagerly awaiting audience. It was an instant success, no small feat for a project that was being carefully scrutinized by the novels’ millions of dedicated fans who were anxious to see how their heroes and heroines were depicted. The film adaptation of the unlikely romance between a sensitive high school girl and a more than a century-old vampire brought in over $70 million on its opening weekend, eventually grossing more than $350 million worldwide. The success paved the way for the movie version of the next installment in the bestselling series, The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Wyck Godfrey, producer for both films, was adamant that The Twilight Saga: New Moon be not merely another sequel. Like the book that inspired it, the film takes Bella Swan and Edward Cullen’s fledging relationship to »
Hot 'New Moon' TV Spot!
4 November 2009 11:59 AM, PST | Extra | See recent Extra news »
When Edward leaves Bella, Jacob and Bella become closer. Check out the latest TV spot for "New Moon!"
Click here to see pics from the "New Moon" set!
Who's Who of 'New Moon'1. Kristen Stewart
Kristen returns as Bella Swan — but expect a more brooding, darker performance. Bella is heartbroken in “New Moon” after Edward leaves her — but things change when she grows closer with Jacob Black.
In the novel, Edward is hardly seen, »
Robert Pattinson: 'I'm Incredibly Shallow'
4 November 2009 9:09 AM, PST | Extra | See recent Extra news »
Kristen Stewart has a pet name for her "Twilight" co-star Robert Pattinson: Flippy.
When asked in the December issue of Harper's Bazaar (on stands Nov. 17) who's more athletic, Stewart, 19, says, "I'm definitely claiming that one.
See more behind-the-scenes videos and amazing photos on "Extra"'s New Moon page!
"Rob can barely jump rope. I call him Flippy because when he does his stunt rehearsals, he flips around [makes gestures like a penguin]. And God, when he tries to run. »
Movie Review: Cirque du Freak (The Vampire's Assistant)
2 November 2009 12:42 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Starring: John C. Reily, Chris Massoglia, Josh Hutcherson
Director: Paul Weitz
Release Date: October 23, 2009
Running Time: 109 mins.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Distributor: Universal Pictures
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is, I’m certain, the first of several films that will help take vampires from their current status as emo-hunks with sensitive sides, and send them down a shame spiral where they’ll hit rock bottom, and be forced to stay in hiding until someone reinvents them again. Seriously, this film is a mess.
Freak is based on a young adult book series of the same name. It’s the first in a planned trilogy, and unapologetically so. It’s as if writer/director Paul Weitz was attempting to use The Secret: just act like there will be two other installments, and even if the film sucks, it’ll happen. I predict the other films will never be made, »
- blakecgriffin@gmail.com (Blake Griffin)
Movie Review: Cirque du Freak (The Vampire's Assistant)
2 November 2009 12:42 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Starring: John C. Reily, Chris Massoglia, Josh Hutcherson
Director: Paul Weitz
Release Date: October 23, 2009
Running Time: 109 mins.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Distributor: Universal Pictures
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is, I’m certain, the first of several films that will help take vampires from their current status as emo-hunks with sensitive sides, and send them down a shame spiral where they’ll hit rock bottom, and be forced to stay in hiding until someone reinvents them again. Seriously, this film is a mess.
Freak is based on a young adult book series of the same name. It’s the first in a planned trilogy, and unapologetically so. It’s as if writer/director Paul Weitz was attempting to use The Secret: just act like there will be two other installments, and even if the film sucks, it’ll happen. I predict the other films will never be made, »
- blakecgriffin@gmail.com (Blake Griffin)
Movie Review: Cirque du Freak (The Vampire's Assistant)
2 November 2009 12:42 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Starring: John C. Reily, Chris Massoglia, Josh Hutcherson
Director: Paul Weitz
Release Date: October 23, 2009
Running Time: 109 mins.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Distributor: Universal Pictures
- - -
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is, I’m certain, the first of several films that will help take vampires from their current status as emo-hunks with sensitive sides, and send them down a shame spiral where they’ll hit rock bottom, and be forced to stay in hiding until someone reinvents them again. Seriously, this film is a mess.
Freak is based on a young adult book series of the same name. It’s the first in a planned trilogy, and unapologetically so. It’s as if writer/director Paul Weitz was attempting to use The Secret: just act like there will be two other installments, and even if the film sucks, it’ll happen. I predict the other films will never be made, »
- blakecgriffin@gmail.com (Blake Griffin)
Movie Review: Cirque du Freak (The Vampire's Assistant)
2 November 2009 12:42 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Starring: John C. Reily, Chris Massoglia, Josh Hutcherson
Director: Paul Weitz
Release Date: October 23, 2009
Running Time: 109 mins.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Distributor: Universal Pictures
- - -
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is, I’m certain, the first of several films that will help take vampires from their current status as emo-hunks with sensitive sides, and send them down a shame spiral where they’ll hit rock bottom, and be forced to stay in hiding until someone reinvents them again. Seriously, this film is a mess.
Freak is based on a young adult book series of the same name. It’s the first in a planned trilogy, and unapologetically so. It’s as if writer/director Paul Weitz was attempting to use The Secret: just act like there will be two other installments, and even if the film sucks, it’ll happen. I predict the other films will never be made, »
- blakecgriffin@gmail.com (Blake Griffin)
Movie Review: Cirque du Freak (The Vampire's Assistant)
2 November 2009 12:42 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Starring: John C. Reily, Chris Massoglia, Josh Hutcherson
Director: Paul Weitz
Release Date: October 23, 2009
Running Time: 109 mins.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Distributor: Universal Pictures
- - -
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is, I’m certain, the first of several films that will help take vampires from their current status as emo-hunks with sensitive sides, and send them down a shame spiral where they’ll hit rock bottom, and be forced to stay in hiding until someone reinvents them again. Seriously, this film is a mess.
Freak is based on a young adult book series of the same name. It’s the first in a planned trilogy, and unapologetically so. It’s as if writer/director Paul Weitz was attempting to use The Secret: just act like there will be two other installments, and even if the film sucks, it’ll happen. I predict the other films will never be made, »
- blakecgriffin@gmail.com (Blake Griffin)
Film School 101: Protagonists
1 November 2009 4:57 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
First off I need to apologize for the tardiness of this entry. I was infected with the swine pandemic and was unable to do anything but utter “Bbbbraaaiiinsssss…” feebly from my bed. Now I’m up and about again, so here we go.
One of the first things to do when making your movie is figure out who your main character is going to be. Now, you may pick your plot first and then figure what kind of protagonist you want or you may pick your characters and write about what they do – it all depends on your style of writing. In either case, understanding your protagonist(s) is very important since these are the people whom the plot revolves around, who we will come to know and love and who we will follow for the next 120 minutes. They will be our tour guides through your movie so you have »
- Marco Duran
How Taylor Lautner Became a Werewolf
30 October 2009 9:31 AM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »
Go behind the scenes of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in this featurette.
It took more than 30 lbs. of muscle to make Taylor Lautner a ferocious wolf! Watch the filmmakers transform Lautner and his tribe into a pack of wolves using CGI and special effects.
Who's Who of 'New Moon'1. Kristen Stewart
Kristen returns as Bella Swan — but expect a more brooding, darker performance. Bella is heartbroken in “New Moon” after Edward leaves »
Reese Witherspoon Is All About Rule #1
30 October 2009 4:04 AM, PDT | Screenrush | See recent Screenrush news »
Reese Witherspoon is attached to star in Rule #1, a Terrel Seltzer original screenplay which has been bought by Fox Searchlight.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Witherspoon will also produce the pic, which tells the story of a New York woman who befriends a Puerto Rican girl with attention deficit disorder. Brad Epstein (About A Boy) is also producing the project,
Seltzer wrote the Fox comedy How I Got Into College and co-wrote the George Clooney-Michelle Pfeiffer romantic comedy One Fine Day.
Witherspoon most recently starred in Four Christmases and lent her voice to DreamWorks Animation's Monsters vs. Aliens.
>> Real the whole article | on Screenrush - Friday 30 October 2009
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Dakota Fanning Has 'More Fun' Being the Bad Girl
29 October 2009 12:10 PM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »
From child star to vicious bloodsucker -- Dakota Fanning has transformed into the baddest newbie in "New Moon" and she loved every second of it.
"I think it's more fun to play a bad person than a good person," Dakota admits of her character Jane, a member of the evil Volturi vampire clan. "She almost blows your mind how evil she is."
Fanning, 15, wore red contacts and white powder in the film. "I thought I »
'New Moon' director wants tears
28 October 2009 1:41 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
New Moon director Chris Weitz has said that he wants his film to make audience members cry. "We've tried our best to deliver on the romantic scenes in the film, and I would like to be able to produce more tears than any movie before, if possible," the director told People about his upcoming Twilight sequel. Weitz, who also directed The Golden Compass and About A Boy, added that dealing with high levels of media and fan attention surrounding the film and its stars was challenging. "I can remember trying to barricade (more) »
- By Mike Moody
Galifianakis And Adams Enter Town House
28 October 2009 1:04 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Zach Galifianakis and Amy Adams have signed on to star in the long-gestating comedy drama, Town House.Galifianakis, stretching his wings a little after booking a series of comedic roles in the wake of his breakout performance in The Hangover, will play an agoraphobic man who lives, with his teenage son, in a large house bought and paid for by his late rock star dad. When the royalty cheques stop arriving, the man has to reassess his life and attitude, with the help of a friendly prostitute, in the shape of Adams.About A Boy meets Pretty Woman, anyone? Now here’s material that could go either way, with enormous potential for tipping over into the irredeemably mawkish. But we have faith that Galifianakis, who doesn’t seem to have a sentimental bone in his body, can turn this the other way, into a sharp and affecting comedy drama.No »
Lone Scherfig, Nick Hornby ('An Education')
27 October 2009 2:00 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Known predominantly for writing about men who haven't quite grown up yet, it's surprising to learn that author Nick Hornby (Fever Pitch, About A Boy) is behind the script for An Education. He adapted the screenplay from Lynn Barber's memoir before handing it over to Danish helmer Lone Scherfig to bring it to the big screen. The result is a captivating coming-of-age tale (more) »
- By Simon Reynolds
Sneak Peek: Volturi Battle in 'New Moon'
26 October 2009 9:10 AM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »
The evil Volturi are at it again! The "New Moon" vampires fight it out with Robert Pattinson and the rest of the Cullen family in this all-new clip from the anticipated "Twilight" sequel.
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" creeps into theatres November 20.
Who's Who of 'New Moon'1. Kristen Stewart
Kristen returns as Bella Swan — but expect a more brooding, darker performance. Bella is heartbroken in “New Moon” after Edward leaves her — but things »
Review: ‘Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant’ – Shannon’s Take
24 October 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
The Vampire’s Assistant is based on the first three books in a series of twelve by Darren Shan. Like the Twilight series, The Vampire’s Assistant books are targeted towards young adults, and naturally this movie is as well. If you are not a tweener, or a fan of the book series, it is best to steer clear of this painfully bland adaptation. The movie seems entirely too self-aware of its target audience, and consequently it takes the safe route at every turn throughout the film. This results in a rather boring final product, despite some bright spots.
Darren (Chris Massoglia) and his friend Steve (Josh Hutcherson) sneak out one night to attend a freak show in their area. Ringmaster Mr. Tall (Ken Watanabe) introduces a plethora of captivating creatures, including a snake boy (Patrick Fugit of Almost Famous), a woman capable of spontaneously regenerating lobbed off limbs (30 Rock »
- Shannon Hood
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