'MARCO POLO' 13TH CENTURY
FANTASY ADVENTURE MOVIE
While we are following the production of luxurious Netflix historical TV series on MARCO POLO which will have Lorenzo Richelmy in the lead role, Paramount has
teamed up with China Film to produce a big screen movie on the famous adventurer! According to 'Deadline', with the plan to conquer world market, the movie adaptation will be based on historical context of the famed 13th century explorer but, differently from the upcoming TV show, it will go beyond the traditional “biographic” type story by also using fantasy elements. Although no names have been revealed so far, the director will be an experienced action adventure moviemaker from USA with A league actors both from USA and China in the cast.
DEZZY'S HISTORY LESSON
Real Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, was inspired to go to Asia by the stories of his uncles who apparently met Kublai Khan. He went on a journey with them which lasted incredible 24 years. Instead of a welcome, after his return he was imprisoned for almost five years. During his stay in the dungeon he dictated his stories to a cellmate.
Real Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, was inspired to go to Asia by the stories of his uncles who apparently met Kublai Khan. He went on a journey with them which lasted incredible 24 years. Instead of a welcome, after his return he was imprisoned for almost five years. During his stay in the dungeon he dictated his stories to a cellmate.
'GRAND SEDUCTION' TRAILER
Here's a delightful trailer for you today: to be released into cinemas May 30th THE GRAND SEDUCTION is a lovely comedy movie starring Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson. It is set in a small fishing village which must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French has no choice but to pull out all the stops and begin The Grand Seduction.
The Grand Seduction looks like it will be full of laughs. Marco Polo is an intriguing character. It will be interesting to see how the movie turns out.
ReplyDeleteI was enchanted by the trailer too, I adore such lovely little movies more than any blockbuster :)
DeletePopped in to say howdy.
ReplyDeleteHowdy.
and Happy Easter if you're celebrating
DeleteWe like to play Marco Polo when we swim lol :)
ReplyDeletewhat's that?
Deleteit's a pool game that uses Marco Polo's name. Basically one person closes their eyes and shouts Marco, and tries to find others when they shout Polo
Deleteand you can grope wherever you want?
DeleteOnly if you catch the other person lol.
Deletethere's a motivation
DeleteI once nearly drowned playing that game with four girls. Yes, four. So what... I was young and almost dead.
DeleteI was almost dead once too.... the line of life is still split in two on my palm....
DeleteFish out of water!
ReplyDeleteSorry I couldn't help myself...
such true delight
DeleteHey, you're featuring ANOTHER Canadian movie -- "The Grand Seduction." It is set in Newfoundland and has some of that province's best actors in it. I'm really looking forward to seeing it! Coincidentally, I just saw its trailer today for the first time at the movie theatre when I went to see "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" which is a fantastic movie, loved it!
ReplyDeleteYep, I knew you would notice the Canadian setting ,Debs :) It is such a lovely trailer, isn't it?
DeleteNo one's ever tried to charm me into staying.
ReplyDeleteme neither, Blue, we are such sad wrecks....
DeleteAh there you are. So tell me, did you behave on Easter Sunday? Are you calling moi a sad wreck?
Deletetwas a deadly boring Easter as always... no egg hunt for me and no chocolates either....
DeleteWell, I haven't seen a whole village trying to charm us....
Say it ain't so. Boring is not good. Life shouldn't be boring. Tough and unfair, yes, but boring.... Okay, I'm a sad wreck too. I'm blue and a wreck. Sad wreck. Sigh. ;)
Deletesadly it is so, that's why I've been trying to reinvent myself this year, but life keeps throwing obstacles under my paws.....
DeleteLike friends you ditch you. I know.
Deletewell, if they can, why wouldn't I ditch myself too? :)
DeleteGrand Seduction looks rather amusing.
ReplyDeletewe do love it so
DeleteWhy was Marco put in prison for five years?
ReplyDeletethey thought he was a spy or something....
DeleteNot a great homecoming for Marco Polo! I was going to ask why he was imprisoned, but I see you answered it above.
ReplyDeletethat is just my guess, I haven't find the real info on it :(
DeleteMarco Polo could be something great...waiting for that!
ReplyDeleteI'm extremely excited about it! I liked the US Chinese collaboration on 47 RONIN this winter, so this could be great too
DeleteMarco Polo has always fascinated me. That illustration is really interesting and so different from other concepts about how he looked.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for that comedy to come. I'm in sore need of a good one of those.
that's just an illustration I used :) I think it's from DeviantArt but I'm not sure.
DeleteThis is unusual for me to say this, but both of them sound pretty good to me. Especially the first one. Thanks for the info DEZ!
ReplyDeletewe shall enjoy the epic one, Pat
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