Years of development and a successful release made Heavy Rain a must own, PS3 exclusive title. Given it’s style, it’s no surprise that a film adaptation would be put into motion. Now,Variety has it that David Milch, creator of NYPD Blue and Deadwood, is set to adapt the game’s extensive (and often wandering) script for Warner Bros, who have moved to fast-track the project.
Peter Jackson, who is currently recovering from a surgical procedure regarding a perforated ulcer. Why do we share this (kind of) invasive information about the “Lord of the Rings” director?
One reason: it’ll cause a slight delay on the production of The Hobbit.
Remakes (loose or direct) are never inherently bad simply because they belong to that classification, but usually the updated product is simply lazy and bland. Said lack of inspiration obviously has direct links to the fact the new product is based upon past material, but a premise is a premise, not a movie, and if handled correctly a remake can be as original as the filmmaker’s agile mind desires.
Snow White and the Huntsman is bringing Viggo Mortensen on board to star. According to Variety, he’s negotiating to play the titular huntsman who trains Snow White and helps her escape from the Evil Queen. At one point Johnny Depp was looking like a possibility for this role.
Though Variety reports that Universal wants “a fresh face” for the film – a la True Grit breakthrough and Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld – Kristen Stewart tops the studio’s list of actresses being sought to play Snow White according to The Hollywood Reporter. Emily Browning, Felicity Jones, Riley Keough, and Felicity Jones all conducted screen tests, but testing isn’t necessary for Stewart thanks to her star power attained from starring in the Twilight films.
Welcome to the NEW Box Office Wizard, Player Affinity’s premiere movie box office prediction competition and your chance every week to feel like a flippin’ genius – nay – wizard. Entering is and always has been simple. You read through this post and leave a comment with, in order, what you think the top five box office finishers will be that weekend. Finish out 2011 on top and you will win something COOL.
Earlier this week we gave you the official 2011 Oscar nominee list along with a list of our five biggest snubs. Well, the debate rages on at Player Affinity as we talk all things Oscar from now until Feb. 27. That would be the big ceremony, of course. We (Steven and Dinah) take to some of the biggest stories coming out of the nominations and even some that you might not have thought of.
Actor Michael Fassbender just recently signed on to star in Ridley Scott’s Prometheus alongside Noomi Rapace.
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision Blog, Fassbender portrays an android in the sci-fi epic. Since the fall he’s been in discussions to take on the role, and now that he’s officially signed on to star, he won’t be playing the titular huntsman in Snow White and the Huntsman; Viggo Mortensen just signed on for that role.
