with excitement as the young Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl embarks on an astonishing expedition - a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean on the KON-TIKI raft. Thor suspects that the South Sea Islands had been settled by ancient South Americans from thousands of miles to the east. Despite his inability to swim and fear of water, Thor decides to prove his theory by sailing the legendary voyage himself. After replicating the design of an ancient raft in balsa wood, Thor and five fellow adventurers set sail from Peru. Their only modern equipment is a radio, and they take a parrot along for company. A natural leader, Thor uses the stars and
the ocean's current to navigate the raft. After three dangerous months on the open sea, encountering raging storms, sharks, and all the dangers the Ocean can muster, the exhausted crew sight Polynesia and make
a triumphant landing. Having sacrificed everything for his mission, even his marriage, the success of the KON-TIKI expedition proves bittersweet for Thor. The film hits cinemas in April!
HOLLYWOOD HEADLINES
In latest TV news, lovely Bridget Regan, whom we remember as the lead
actress from LEGEND OF THE SEEKER, has taken the lead role in ABC new
drama MURDER IN MANHATTAN and will play a part of
a New York-based mother and daughter team who act as amateur sleuths. Over at CW, REVENGE star Robbie Amell has joined new sf show THE TOMORROW PEOPLE about teens with super powers who fight evil around the world. He will play a tortured young man who dreams of being normal next to Peyton List and Luke Mitchell! Meanwhile over in United Kingdom, BBC has made their first casting choice for their Autumn 2013 new epic fantasy show ATLANTIS which will replace MERLIN in Saturday primetime! Robert Emms (WAR HORSE, MIRROR MIRROR) will play young Pythagoras, a genius mathematician and philosopher, in the thirteen episode series set in the mysterious ancient world of ATLANTIS a place of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants. It’s into this strange, compelling realm that the young Jason
a New York-based mother and daughter team who act as amateur sleuths. Over at CW, REVENGE star Robbie Amell has joined new sf show THE TOMORROW PEOPLE about teens with super powers who fight evil around the world. He will play a tortured young man who dreams of being normal next to Peyton List and Luke Mitchell! Meanwhile over in United Kingdom, BBC has made their first casting choice for their Autumn 2013 new epic fantasy show ATLANTIS which will replace MERLIN in Saturday primetime! Robert Emms (WAR HORSE, MIRROR MIRROR) will play young Pythagoras, a genius mathematician and philosopher, in the thirteen episode series set in the mysterious ancient world of ATLANTIS a place of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants. It’s into this strange, compelling realm that the young Jason
arrives and an amazing adventure begins, bringing to life the vast store
of Greek myths and legends re-imagined for a new generation. The role
of Jason is yet to be cast, let us hope they cast someone delightful
like Colin Morgan was in MERLIN!
SOMETHING REAL AND GOOD TRAILER
Well, this is what we all dream of - for an ordinary, boring day to turn into SOMETHING REAL AND GOOD. And that is also the title of the new independent romantic movie for which you can watch the first trailer below. The story of the movie follows a young man and woman who meet by chance in an airport while waiting for a delayed flight. When the plane is rerouted, they decide to make the best of it, and over the course of one night, realize that sometimes it takes a detour to make a connection. The film, which premiers March 5th, stars Alex Hannant, Dillaran Martin, Tommy Shayne Manfredi, Marla Stone.
HI, Dez,
ReplyDeleteSTOP THAT KON TIKI wave PLEASE. I actually got a quick bout of motion sickness looking at it. SERIOUSLY.
But the rest of your post settled me nicely. Cute boy, Robbie Amell.
Something Real and Good looks intriguing. I'll have to check it out.
it is a very dynamic film, isn't it?
DeleteGlad I managed to settle you nice, Michael :)
I gotta move to Tim's computer to get sound. From here, I can only watch. Which sometimes isn't too bad.
ReplyDeleteyep, KON TIKI has great sound effects
DeleteI remember "Kon-Tiki" being the "must read" book when I was a kid. I never read it, but I'd love to see the movie. It's going on My To See List.
ReplyDeleteI hear it is an amazing movie and being an Oscar contender it really must be!
DeleteI don't know a lot of those actors.
ReplyDeletewe are having a noncelebrity day at HOLLYWOOD SPY it seems.
DeleteDarling, the Hubby was just transported via ambulance to hospital. I am home right now waiting to hear if they will be taking him to his surgeon in Indianapolis. I will post updates on FB when I am able. Check the Spawns posts as well.
ReplyDeleteoh, bad news, Anne, bad news :( I will be thinking of you and the hubs and will be praying that he won't need a new surgery :( Stay strong!
DeleteYes, my thoughts will be with you as well.
DeleteI hate how this new year is refusing to be a good one for both Annzie and me :( As if the last one wasn't a living hell....
Deletegood thought i am sending... hope all is well..
Deletewe're all sending good thoughts to Annzie!
DeleteSending good thoughts to you, Anne.
DeleteThinking of you Anne!
DeleteOMG...I had to turn off the Kon Tiki clip when the sharks started swimming under the raft. My biggest nightmare!!! And yet I'll still probably watch the movie. Looks fascinating and terrifying at the same time. *shivers*
ReplyDeleteas you will notice I even posted a picture of that scene above... it is so very scary....
DeleteI am walking around the tiki-tiki-tiki room... here at Disney World... which has nothing to do with this post. :)
ReplyDeletehow on Earth did you end up at Disney World, Jeremy?
Deleteonly in my head, sadly...
DeleteI knew it, I just knew it.... but wouldn't be surprised if Disney opens a Zombie park soon...
DeleteKon Tiki looks interesting, but I'm leary at what is obviously a set up for drama to have people in the water with great white sharks. It just seems so "obvious" and it's one of the reasons I liked the film adaptation of "Life of Pi" so much. You had this lifeboat out in the middle of nowhere and they didn't "exploit the sharks" as it were.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm definitely going to watch Atlantis.
ATLANTIS should be super great, can't wait to see whom they will cast for the lead role :)
DeleteWhy would someone want to be normal if they had superpowers? They could really kick some serious ass!!!!
ReplyDeletewell, 'tis a burden all those superpowers .... I should know.... I have psychic powers :)
DeleteHis name is Thor for real?
ReplyDeletehe is a Scandinavian actor, so I don't see why it wouldn't be?
DeleteEverything today sounds good... Especially Atlantis. Happy me!
ReplyDeletewe do get excititis from ATLANTIS :)
DeleteIts hard not to!! I'm glad that if Merlin had to go away that this will be in its place!
DeleteYep, ATLANTIS and the new show which I will spotlight on Sunday and you have the banner coming third in the slide show above
DeleteSomething Real aka Before Sunrise with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. ;)
ReplyDeleteKon-tiki looks amazing and Atlantis sounds spectacular. Where are the hotties?. Amell looks like a plastic Ken doll. ;P
Robert Emms isn't a hottie? :PPPPP
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