It seems "Bond 23" has gone into pre-production with filming set to start in about Oct/Nov 2011, due for a late 2012 release. Daniel Craig is back to reprise his role for the third time as Bond, as well as Judi Bench. The villain has not yet been named but its been rumored that Javier Bardem or Ralph Fiennes will take the role. Sam Mendes is attached to direct, which is an interesting choice. Mendes is more known for his intricate dramas, such as "American Beauty" and "Road to Perdition", and hasn't really done an action/adventure type film. So it'll be interesting to see how this turns out. If he's given a good script and story, this could be a very different-looking Bond movie. It is rumored that Mendes also wants to reunite with cinematographer Deakins. The two worked on "Revolutionary Road" and have both stated they'd like to work together again. If Deakins comes on board, we can at least be guaranteed that the film will look good. Either way, it can't be any worse than "Quantum of Solance"....can it??
THE HANGOVER PART 2 (2011)
I'm not sure how I feel about this. The Hangover was genius, the best comedy in years. A sequel is risky because if it fails, it threatens the authenticity and brilliance of the original. The basic premise for this one is the gang (or wolfpack) head to Thailand for Stu's wedding. The original cast is back, which is a good thing. Liam Neeson also makes a cameo. Release date will probably be in the Summer (US). Here's a "teaser" for the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB0fCP7Nj3w
THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET (2011)
Martin Scorsese has wrapped up filming for his new film, "The Adventures of Hugo Cabret". This is a vastly different project for Scorsese, who is well known for his gritty crime-tales and suspense dramas. "Cabret" is a children's fantasy tale, starring Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass), Sasha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley and Jude Law. The film is set in the 1830s in Paris, so it'll be interesting to see the production design and feel of the film. Scorsese has also ventured into 3-D for the first time. Release date is in December 2011.
(Scorsese on the set of Hugo Cabret)J.EDGAR (2012)
Eastwood is busy filming his upcoming film J.Edgar, a biopic about FBI boss J.Edgar Hoover, starring Leonardo di Caprio, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) and Naomi Watts. It is slated to be released in 2012, but Eastwood shoots and edits his films fairly quickly so expect a late 2011 release.
Here are some pics from the set:
(courtesy of napiersnews.com)
(courtesy of buzzhollywood.com)
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