After HBO has ordered the second season of GAME OF THRONES, and Starz of CAMELOT, Showtime has ordered another season of their new historical show THE BORGIAS.
Earning critical and viewers' acclaim the show has had the best ratings for a new Showtime drama series in seven years. The show is even more popular than the cult series THE TUDORS. Ten new episodes will be shot this summer. Starring Jeremy Irons as Rodrigo Borgia, the cunning, manipulative patriarch of the Borgia family who builds an empire by bribing, buying and muscling his way into the papacy the story also follows his two sons and a daughter who commit virtually every sin in the book and invent more than a few of their own. You can catch THE BORGIAS Sundays at 10PM.
SHORT HEADLINES *Now, this is an unusual cast for a TV show: Olivia Munn and Marisa Tomei are in talks to join Jeff
Daniels in HBO's pilot MORE AS THIS STORY DEVELOPS, which will follow an executive producer (Tomei) of a cable news show, her anchor (Daniels) and the financial analyst on the network (Munn). *Marvel has officially started the production on their super hero extravaganza THE AVENGERS which will have Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. The film hits cinemas May 2012.
OMG, OMG, OMG!!! It's here, it's here, it's here!!! :) "MovieWeb" has just released a short sneak peek of IMMORTALS trailer, HOLLYWOOD SPY's most anticipated film of the decade. And it
looks huge, epic, breathtaking, visually mesmerizing, it's everything we expected from director Tarsem Singh! Oh, are we finally going to get us a stunning historical epic, with action, with great story, with amazing sets with old style glamour and modern visual vibe? I can't wait to see the whole trailer for the film which hits cinemas this November with Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Stephen Dorff,John Hurt, Isabel Lucas, Freida Pinto, Kellan Lutz, Corey Sevier. Set in ancient Greece, the film follows brave Theseus and his struggle against the evil king Hyperion with the help of all Gods, his cunning slave and a visionary priestess.
I'm sure the story will be there, Lyndy, you would know that if you saw any of Tarsem's films :) He always have everything - the look and the depth and the actors.
I was gonna post it but I'd rather wait for the official HD version. Looks a lot like 300 but hopefully w/ Tarsem it's gonna be a whole lot more spectacular visually. Henry looks great, but that's to be expected :D
Well, I guess I'm in the minority with The Borgias. I think it's OK, but not fantastic, and I certainly liked The Tudors much better. But that's just me!
Yes, I did see The Fall. And I did like it. Now that you bring it up, I think I remember watching the bonus material that included an interview with the director. I didn't know it was the same guy. Good to know.
Difficult to believe they renewed Borgias. Usually relish historical drama but this one had nothing redeeming--constant drumbeat of diabolical ugliness. Almost certain you'll approve of my latest post, Dezzy. Don't worry--you're still the king of shirtless pix;) Rather partial to my entry though http://www.allthingsrarmitage.blogspot.com/
@Flixy ah, I must admit I hate it :) when people keep comparing all the epics with 300. I mean it's swords and sandals, off course it will be similar. but NOT the same :)
@Allyson actually, Allyson, I think THE TUDORS were much much better, at least the first two seasons, the last, fourth one, was quite bad.
@Luanne he also did THE CELL with J.Lo, back when she was still normal :) It was a disturbing but visually stunning film.
@Melsy ah, Melsy, I can't wait to get my hands on the whole full trailer :))
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Immortals definitely has a 300 feel to it. Looks like there's another inspirational speech in there for me to study, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYour enthusiasm is contagious. I wanna see it!
have you seen other Tarsem's films, Luanne? You would adore THE FALL, I'm convinced!
ReplyDeleteOooooh Olivia Munn, how you doin'! Another great pic, Dezz. An unusual cast, but sexy nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't wait for The Avengers. Awesome cast and full of some of my favorite comic book characters.
Immortals looks badass!
he he ... I knew Matty would like him some Munn :)
ReplyDeleteIMMORTALS will rock the world :)
IMMORTALS looks so pretty that I'm afraid they may have forgotten story, which is often the fate of sfx films.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the story will be there, Lyndy, you would know that if you saw any of Tarsem's films :) He always have everything - the look and the depth and the actors.
ReplyDeleteI was gonna post it but I'd rather wait for the official HD version. Looks a lot like 300 but hopefully w/ Tarsem it's gonna be a whole lot more spectacular visually. Henry looks great, but that's to be expected :D
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess I'm in the minority with The Borgias. I think it's OK, but not fantastic, and I certainly liked The Tudors much better. But that's just me!
ReplyDeleteYes, I did see The Fall. And I did like it. Now that you bring it up, I think I remember watching the bonus material that included an interview with the director. I didn't know it was the same guy. Good to know.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. God!!! Immortals looks fan-freaking-tastic! Singh has definitely crafted a legendary picture worthy of the ancient gods.
ReplyDeleteYay for The Borgias! Jeremy Irons is incredible as Rodrigo.
crazy urban-punk visuals in the Immortals. Wow. So fascinating and interesting. Thanks, Dez~ :o)
ReplyDeletewow, Immortals looks really delicous! now i can't wait to catch it! :)
ReplyDeleteMen in Skirts? Swords and Magic? Sign me up dezzy!!
ReplyDeleteI just watched the trailer over at Flixchatter and loved it. BUt as we all know by now I am not that hard to please!!
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Olivia Munn is soo pretty! I have never seen her acting skills but I guess I will see soon enough. Immortals looks pretty good!
ReplyDeleteIf only the trailer wasn't a bootleg version, so it will be look more kewl and I believe you already fainted, nanny! ;P :))
ReplyDeleteOoh...that does look good - thanks for sharing the clip!
ReplyDeleteimmortals looks super cool!
ReplyDeleteDifficult to believe they renewed Borgias. Usually relish historical drama but this one had nothing redeeming--constant drumbeat of diabolical ugliness.
ReplyDeleteAlmost certain you'll approve of my latest post, Dezzy. Don't worry--you're still the king of shirtless pix;) Rather partial to my entry though http://www.allthingsrarmitage.blogspot.com/
@Flixy
ReplyDeleteah, I must admit I hate it :) when people keep comparing all the epics with 300. I mean it's swords and sandals, off course it will be similar. but NOT the same :)
@Allyson
actually, Allyson, I think THE TUDORS were much much better, at least the first two seasons, the last, fourth one, was quite bad.
@Luanne
he also did THE CELL with J.Lo, back when she was still normal :) It was a disturbing but visually stunning film.
@Melsy
ah, Melsy, I can't wait to get my hands on the whole full trailer :))
@Leigh
ReplyDeleteglad you enjoyed it, Leigh :)
@Levian
super delicious, the feast of the century :)
@Custie
yep, I told Ruth she must watch the trailer, since it is both hers and mine fav movie of the year :)
@Nicole
ReplyDeleteshe is very sexy, no wonder Justin Timberlake left Biel for her :)
@Jaccsy
yep, I haven't regained consciousness till early morning hours :))
@Suzy and Vics
glad you liked the trailer, ladies :)
@RiCrAR
yep, TUDORS were much more interesting, which is sad, since BORGIAS have the material to be super spicy.
I know it doesn't sound like me but I'll be looking for the Immortals.
ReplyDeleteMust be something in the rain water...
The Immortals stars Henry Cavill which means I'm there! I loved him in The Tudors.
ReplyDeleteGlad there will be more of those Borgias next season!
glad you like IMMORTALS, ladies!
ReplyDeleteWell the sneak peek is certainly impressive! I'll be putting IMMORTALS on my list of movies to watch!
ReplyDeleteCan never have enough Henry.
ReplyDeleteAvengers is Joss Whedon, right? Wish he'd make us a new space opera.
@Emily
ReplyDeleteit is super impressive :)
@MPax
off course you can't :)
Yep, Avengers is Whedon. I'd also like a space opera :)