BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
VINCENT CASSEL & LEA SEYDOUX
Well, after dinosaur Monday, lady Tuesday, we're having fantasy Wednesday here at HOLLYWOOD SPY today! One of the fantasy movies we are looking forward too is also 
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, which has just released first poster! The French film, helmed by Christophe Gans (you remember his BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF), will open in France in February featuring Vincent Cassel and Lea Seydoux in the title roles. The film will follow the Beauty who, after her father is caught by the Beast while stealing a rose from his garden, offers herself instead of her father. At the Beast's castle, it is not death that awaits Beauty, but a strange life in which fantastical moments mingle with gaiety and melancholy. In the end she manages to break Beast's curse, turning him into the prince again, and discovering love where she expected death.
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
THE SILVER CHAIR IN WORKS
In short fantasy news, another fantasy sequel has been announced. It seems that THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE SILVER CHAIR is in works! It will be the fourth movie in
the fantasy saga based on CS Lewis novels. The
cast might need a refreshment, though, since most of the kids from the
previous films have grown up now, with William Moseley starring in new
show THE ROYALS as the prince, and Anna Popplewell playing a lady in
waiting to Mary Queen of Scots in REIGN show.
MADAME BOVARY ADAPTATION
Another movie set in old times, is the adaptation of famous Gustave Flauber novel MADAME BOVARY which will have Mia Wasikowska in the title role of a woman who decides to improve her social standing through a series of extramarital affairs.The cast, which also includes Rhys Ifans as the villainous Monsieur Lheureuse (who convinces Madame Bovary to shop to excess on credit, eventually resulting in her financial ruin) will also have DOWNTON ABBEY's Laura Carmichael, Paul Giamatti and PROMETHEUS star Logan Marshall Green.
In short fantasy news, another fantasy sequel has been announced. It seems that THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE SILVER CHAIR is in works! It will be the fourth movie in
the fantasy saga based on CS Lewis novels. The
cast might need a refreshment, though, since most of the kids from the
previous films have grown up now, with William Moseley starring in new
show THE ROYALS as the prince, and Anna Popplewell playing a lady in
waiting to Mary Queen of Scots in REIGN show. MADAME BOVARY ADAPTATION
Another movie set in old times, is the adaptation of famous Gustave Flauber novel MADAME BOVARY which will have Mia Wasikowska in the title role of a woman who decides to improve her social standing through a series of extramarital affairs.The cast, which also includes Rhys Ifans as the villainous Monsieur Lheureuse (who convinces Madame Bovary to shop to excess on credit, eventually resulting in her financial ruin) will also have DOWNTON ABBEY's Laura Carmichael, Paul Giamatti and PROMETHEUS star Logan Marshall Green.
DELIGHTFUL NEW TRAILER FOR
HOBBIT DESOLATION OF SMAUG
Definitely the main event this week is the release of the third trailer for THE HOBBIT THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG! New banners for the highly anticipated epic adventure have also been released showing Bard the Bowman, Thranduil the Elven king of Mirkwood, Legolas and Tauriel, alongside Gandalf the Grey. Judging from the new trailer as 
well, it seems that unlike the rather monotonous and drawn out first movie, the sequel will be filled with exciting events from the visit to the Elven court, to barrel race, visit to the Laketown, with tones of Elven archers, giant spiders, bears, battles and fire, lots of fire. The movie is out December 13th!
well, it seems that unlike the rather monotonous and drawn out first movie, the sequel will be filled with exciting events from the visit to the Elven court, to barrel race, visit to the Laketown, with tones of Elven archers, giant spiders, bears, battles and fire, lots of fire. The movie is out December 13th!
LEE PACE IS THRANDUIL
The Elvenking Thranduil, played by Lee Pace, is the ruler of the Elves of Mirkwood, father of Legolas, who'll capture the Dwarves in his court.
LUKE EVANS IS BARD BOWMAN
Bard the Bowman, or Bard of Esgaroth, is played by Luke Evans, he is a skilled archer and the heir of Girion, the last king of Dale.
LEGOLAS & TAURIEL
Legolas is the Elven prince of Mirkwood, played by Orlando Bloom, with Evangeline Lilly playing Tauriel, Elven royal guard
GANDALF THE GREY
Gandalf the Grey, A Wizard that selects Bilbo Baggins to help the dwarves to go to the Lonely Mountain, is again played by Ian McKellen. He is also a member of the White Council with Cate Blanchett's Elven queen Galadriel.
The Elvenking Thranduil, played by Lee Pace, is the ruler of the Elves of Mirkwood, father of Legolas, who'll capture the Dwarves in his court.
LUKE EVANS IS BARD BOWMAN
Bard the Bowman, or Bard of Esgaroth, is played by Luke Evans, he is a skilled archer and the heir of Girion, the last king of Dale.
LEGOLAS & TAURIEL
Legolas is the Elven prince of Mirkwood, played by Orlando Bloom, with Evangeline Lilly playing Tauriel, Elven royal guard
GANDALF THE GREY
Gandalf the Grey, A Wizard that selects Bilbo Baggins to help the dwarves to go to the Lonely Mountain, is again played by Ian McKellen. He is also a member of the White Council with Cate Blanchett's Elven queen Galadriel.
Cannot wait for THE HOBBIT. Can't wait. Can't wait!!! It's going to be awesome.
ReplyDeletesuppa duppa Elven fun! Elves rule! They need their separate spin-off without the pesky little hobitses and gnomes.....
DeleteLooking forward to la Belle, and the Hobbit. Why aren't Legolas and Tauriel holding their bows the same way? :P
ReplyDeletetheir bows aren't the same either :)
DeleteOoooo, the Desolation of Smaug looks very good! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteme neither, Debs
DeleteThe previous CS Lewis to big screen wasn't as good as the books. I hope this is sorta like a reboot. The Hobbit looks good I can't wait to see SMAUG in all his glory.
ReplyDeleteyep, most of the Narnian films were overly long and boring, I fell asleep three times during PRINCE CASPIAN :)
DeleteHOBBIT should be super fun with all the elves and humans!
Really siked about the Beast movie. Love everything Vincent Cassel does. As always thanks for the movies news.
ReplyDeletewe do love Vincent :) He is ever so brilliant!
DeleteBe welcome! Thank for visiting the spy
Thought you might have that new trailer on the blog today. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd I will watch both Beauty and the Beast and Madame Bovary. Some remakes I don't mind. :))
wanted to post it yesterday when it was released, but I had problems with water heater in the house and no electricity due to that, so I had to publish yesterday's post earlier and save this for today :(
DeleteWe do love films on book classics
The Hobbit 2 does look good!!!
ReplyDeleteindeed, much better than the first one :)
DeleteOooh! Beauty and the Beast looks like a movie that is right up my alley! The poster is fantastic too!
ReplyDeletewe do like that poster, I think we can expect a trailer soon!
Deletewait there is more to the HOBBIT, really... I thought it wert done yee... :)
ReplyDeletei am thrilled about the Narnia film... please be good and more dragons....
we do always approve of more dragons! Indeed we do! And Elves.. . but no hobbitses... pesky little creatures....
DeleteHhhhhmmmmm I'm trying to figure out why Mr. Green would choose to wear a ring on his pointer finger. Quite odd.
ReplyDeletejust like I'm trying to figure out why is Mr. Green married to Marissa Tomei :) Not because she's like twenty years older, but they just seem like a weird couple. That would be his wedding ring ,dear :)
DeleteThe thing I don't like about Beauty and the Beast is the message it gives to young girls. Find a man who is bad, love him and you can change him. "Tis a dangerous thing to teach our daughters.
ReplyDeleteYou know I still haven't seen the first Hobbit movie. I'll get round to it, but PJ changed too many things from the book and that book meant the world to me as a child.
Yes, but the Beauty didn't go for him because he was bad but because she wanted to safe her father and her family. I do agree with you on the issue of ladies falling for the bad guys. I think, psychologically speaking, that since most women have analytical minds which always need to work on problems, solving them and finding solutions, they, maybe, like bad guys because subconsciously they know those guys will give their minds problems to work on :)
DeleteWhen we're young, we're stupid and we don't know that fixing a man isn't our job. I think it's also our need to care for things that are broken that drives us in this direction.
Deleteand the worst is when ladies get into a marriage with such guys and then blame them for not being able to change them..... You can't really change the essence of people :(
DeleteThe nurturing and caring aspect is also a strong factor, indeed, dear... Especially if you're an empath like moiself....
Hi Dezzy; well, I know what I'm doing on Dec 13! Is that a Friday . . nevermind :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this fantasy Wednesday; I'll scroll through the last several posts too. Miss you when I'm not here :)
.........dhole
we're happy whenever we can have fantasy days here :)
DeleteLots of great new stuff. I'm especially pleased to see Narnia in the works.
ReplyDeleteHope it turns out good, we do love epic fantasy movies
DeleteForgot to say I'm glad to be back and visiting your site.
ReplyDeletenice to have you back, dear
DeleteI wish part 3 would come out already. Need some closure to the story.
ReplyDeletewell, it comes out next summer, not such a long wait :)
DeleteI actually didn't watch the Hobbit part 1 because I want to see at least 2 of them close together. Glad this one sounds action-y! :)
ReplyDeleteyep, tones of Elven action :) What we like best!
DeleteCheers to more dragons and elves! I married a beast-I am writing a book about how it all turned out ;D
ReplyDeleteDoes he know? :)
DeleteNo, he doesn't know...
Deleteoooh, a sneaky plot :)
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ReplyDeleteCrikey ... The Hobbit looks fab! Can't wait :)
ReplyDeleteme neither :) Will it premiere in the Middle Earth first?
DeleteWhile the Hobbit looks mighty fine, I'm a bit of a Tolkien purist and it upsets me a little that they felt the need to add extra story to the story.
ReplyDeletepfft.... I wouldn't watch it if they hadn't added more Elves and Humans :)
DeleteI'd like to see the Chronicles of Narnia Silver Chair. That was one of my favorite books in the series.
ReplyDeleteshould be fun, Sherry, I wonder if they will change the cast
DeleteNow thats more like it! The second 'Hobbit' looks even better than the first (as you'd expect) - really looking forward to seeing some Smaug action too!
ReplyDeletedragons will dominate the winter, Doc, this year :) and Elves too!
DeleteSo looking forward to this part of The Hobbit....The trailer is amazing....You've done a great piece Dez!!!
ReplyDeletefav quote: Come now,don't be shy!!.....:-D
glad you liked it, Heleen! Hope we get even more posters with Luke, Lee and Orlando
DeleteI've never seen LOTR or Hobbit related movies. I've been meaning to, though.
ReplyDeleteI love Vincent Cassel's work.
Cassel is such a great actor.
DeleteOh, you really can't go on living without watching LOTR at least :)
Can't wait to see the second part of the Hobbit! And part may be released to! :-D
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
And part THREE may be released to!
DeleteI think faster as I type! :-D
Greetings
Peter
part three comes next summer :) So we won't have to wait till Christmas 2015 :)
DeleteI'm sure I will see the Hobbit as my youngest is a fan.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why they are taking so long between Narnia films?
because the previous ones didn't bring enough money :)
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