SHORT HOLLYWOOD HEADLINES
This could be a charming couple: Julianne Moore and Greg Kinnear will star in a new comedy THE ENGLISH TEACHER about a
female teacher whose life is upended when a former star pupil returns to her small town after failing miserably as a playwright in New York. What's new in the loony world of Mel Gibson? Well, according to "MovieWeb" he will shoot an epic film on JUDAH MACCABEE who, along with his father and four brothers, lead the Jewish revolt against the tyrannical Greek-Syrian army in 167 BC. Famous screenwriter Joe Eszterhas will help Mel in his new mission. According to "Variety" Ron Howard will direct 364, an unusual spin on the superhero films about a guy who is normal 364 days a year and one day he has superhuman powers.
According to "MovieWeb" David Twohy (from RIDDICK sf saga) will helm THE LEONARDO JOB, an action thriller about two rival master thieves who are hired to go to Florence to steal the "lost" Leonardo da Vinci painting "The Battle of Anghiari".
Dezzy - Hope you're having a fab night. Les Mis ought to be really good.
ReplyDeletewith Hugh yes, with Russell no :)
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of getting excited about the Les Miserables movie and its Australian cast. :)
ReplyDeletewe do love us everything Australian, don't we? :)
ReplyDeletehaha poor gibson must be trying to demonstrate that he's not antisemitic.
ReplyDeleteI'M sure we shall see some horrid carnage in his new film again :(
ReplyDeleteyeah, not so sure about JUDAH MACCABEE. THE LEONARDO JOB sounds fantastic, though. I love that kind of film.
ReplyDeleteI think Julianne Moore and Greg Kinnear will be out of sight. I like the idea of the failed playwright as well. :)
ReplyDeleteRussell Crowe will make a great Javert, I think.
ReplyDeletewow. Another Le Mis... But doesn't HJ look handsome in that shot. LOL! :D <3
ReplyDeleteOh man, I'm so lovin' the cast of Le Miserables... definitely not miserable in the casting department :D
ReplyDeleteThe English Teacher sounds interesting, especially with that cast. I like Greg Kinnear, I wish he had more lead roles, he's quite a charismatic actor.
Hope you had a nice weekend, Dezzy.
364 sounds pretty interesting, I'll keep an eye out for that. Mel Gibson doing a film on Jewish history, though? Kinda awkward ...
ReplyDeleteNOt really a musical fan, but I do love Russell Crowe!!
ReplyDeleteAlways the best images too matey, love Julianne Moore...yummy
Oh, man! Russell Crowe?? So disappointed that Paul Bettany didn't get the part. Shucks :(
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to see David Twohy's latest project. Although I'm not a huge fan of Pitch Black it was certainly different and those types of films are always worth checking out.
ReplyDeleteMel Gibson and a historical revolt, sounds like a winner.
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise, some circles are already disgusted with the Gibson film!
ReplyDeleteRussell I don't think will be a good Javert. Hugh will be an awesome Valjean. Les Mis is a favorite novel and of course, I loved the musical. I'm really looking forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteThe English Teacher sounds quite interesting as does the The Leonardo Job.
Oh Mel, talk about a ham-fisted, obvious move. I can just hear him saying something like "I'm not anti-Semitic. See, I'm making a movie about a Jewish hero."
@Lyndy
ReplyDeleteyep, I know you usually don't like religious films :) What did you think of crazy Mel's PASSION as a devoted Christian? As a devoted atheist, I thought it depicted Christianity in a very ugly and bad way.
@Libby
yep, they will be a nice pair. I loved Greg previously with Toni Collette in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE :)
@Debra
if I remember correctly you have a soft spot for Russell :)
@Leigh
ReplyDeleteI have a special talent of finding the prettiest pics of our dear Hugh :) Not that it is a hard task to fulfill :)
@Flixy
yep, I also like Greg. He definitely should be used more in Hollywood, especially since he proved he has serious acting talent (we still remember his outstanding performances in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE and in AS GOOD AS IT GETS.) It's interesting that he also has a strong potential in romantic films. He makes a brilliant and perfect romantic partner in that genre.
@Jamie
Mel's middle name is Awkward
@Scott
ReplyDeleteoh, my! Then you wouldn't like my sudden and totally unexpected bursts into singing scenes from famous musicals in the most inconvenient places and situations :) Glad you liked the pic!
@Sammy
I'm so with you on that one, Sammy! :(
@Dan
I also didn't like PITCH BLACK, but I did adore CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK which I thought to be visually stunning and extremely creative with outstanding cast. And space opera is my favourite genre
@Lurk
ReplyDeleteI thought you might like that one, Lurk :)
@Mary
I'm in those circles :) His PASSION and APOCALYPTO were examples of a sick mind behind the helm :(
@Melsy
yes, my dear, Bettany would've been much better in that role. Russell tends to be self-absorbed. Glad you agree with us on Mel's craziness :)
:( no paul.
ReplyDeletebut i can see crowe's face as javert. they should replace jackman with paul. :P
a big :( to no Paul :(((
ReplyDeleteNooo, if they replace Hugh I'm not watching it ;)
I could see Paul Bettany as Javert, barely. But they just lost me with Russell Crowe.
ReplyDeleteBe nice to see Ron Howard do a really good film again. I've not liked the ones of the past few years.
ReplyDeleteRussel as Javert? OOOO if anyone can play insane determination without a sense of justice it's him. Hugh is a great song and dance man so he can do Jean in his sleep.
ReplyDelete@Josh
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Josh
@Diane
yep, I've never liked his work, although I do like his daughter who is an actress
@Cal
I hope Hugh will get more space in the film than Russell
The only thing that got my attention i this post was the pic of Moore
ReplyDeleteDoes that make me a pervert?
I am curious about Gibson's Macabee project. I am still a Gibson fan. I have enjoyed his films and expect that this one may have some merit.
ReplyDeleteLee
Tossing It Out
@Dirty
ReplyDeletewell, ur name says it all - ur a dirty ole pervert :PP
@Lee
a fan of his work, I hope not of his manners :)