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Monday, April 13, 2015

HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN TO TOPLINE PARAMOUNT'S FANTASY EPIC ACTION MOVIE 'MARCO POLO'! FIRST 'DARK MATTER' SF SERIES TRAILER AND CAST PHOTO

HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN TO
LEAD 'MARCO POLO' EPIC MOVIE
Years ago I told you that Paramount will team up with China Film Group to produce a lavish new big screen version of MARCO POLO and now the production is on the way with the casting of Hayden Christensen in the lead role! As 'Hollywood Reporter' writes today, Rob Cohen will direct the fantasy action movie on the Venetian merchant who embarked on a 24-year journey into China in the 13th century. His adventures later were chronicled in a book that is widely considered to be the introduction of Chinese culture to Europeans. As you know Netflix has made a show on him last winter with the second season under production too.

'DARK MATTER' SF SHOW 
FIRST TRAILER AND CAST PHOTO
Earlier this week I announced that SyFy's new sf series DARK MATTER will have worldwide airing in 86 countries this June and now we have the trailer and cast photo! The story will follow the crew of a derelict spaceship who are awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got on board. Facing threats at every turn, they have to work together to survive a voyage charged with vengeance, betrayal and hidden secrets.
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26 comments:

  1. Jeremy [Retro]April 12, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    Happy Birthday... have a great day!

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  2. Luanne G. SmithApril 12, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    I just finished watching Netflix's series on Marco Polo last week. It was pretty good, so I'll probably be interested in a movie version, too.

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    1. DEZMONDApril 12, 2015 at 11:01 PM

      Yep, it was deadly boring at the beginning and became better after the sixth or seventh episode

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    2. Luanne G. SmithApril 13, 2015 at 3:44 AM

      That's true. I watched the first episode and thought "meh." But a few months later I tried again and it got much better. :)

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    3. DEZMONDApril 13, 2015 at 11:50 AM

      I wanted to give up after the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth episode... but people kept telling me it gets better and it did but only in the last three episodes LOL I hated how dark the whole series was visually. Why would you spend gazillions on the sets and then wrap them in darkness?

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  3. AdamApril 12, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    You almost forget he was Anakin Skywalker

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    1. DEZMONDApril 12, 2015 at 11:35 PM

      he was so bad as Anakin that I can't believe he was actually nominated for a Golden Globe a few years ago.....

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  4. JaclynApril 13, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    Whenever I hear Marco Polo, I always think about Family Guy. Happy birthday, Dez!!! Xo

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    1. DEZMONDApril 13, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      thanks, Jax, it is my 27th, for the tenth time....

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  5. Theresa MahoneyApril 13, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    Nothing to get me excited here today, so I'll just say Happy Birthday again to you my lovely friend :)

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  6. Jemi FraserApril 13, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    I hear it's your birthday (or did I miss it???). Either way hope you have/had a fabulous day and managed to treat yourself!
    Dark Matter sounds fun :)

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    1. DEZMONDApril 13, 2015 at 1:22 PM

      Twas yesterday :) Haven't treated myself with anything, but thanks for the congratulations!

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  7. Donna K. WeaverApril 13, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Oooo ... I like the looks of Dark Matter!

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  8. Stephanie FarisApril 13, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    All I could think about when I read that Marco Polo announcement is that now kids will understand more about the game they play in the swimming pool every summer!

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  9. Feral TurtleApril 13, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Hey I just read you had a birthday!! Hope you had a wonderful day with lots of cake and love! Happy birthday Dezzy! I am loving the trailer to Dark Matter. So exciting to see a new series coming our way! Cheers.

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  10. Jay NoelApril 13, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Dark Matter looks awesome!

    I tried to like Marco Polo on Netflix, but it eventually just got boring. Love the costumes and the setting, but the story lost its luster after awhile. Hopefully the big screen version will be better.

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    1. DEZMONDApril 13, 2015 at 4:37 PM

      Marco Polo gains momentum only after episode 7. That is when they go to set siege on the Chinese capital

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  11. Debra She Who SeeksApril 13, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Happy Birthday, dear Dezzy! Blow out all the candles on your undoubtedly fabulous birthday cake and may all your wishes come true! Yes, even that one.

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    1. DEZMONDApril 13, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      Thanks, Debs. No cake for me. haven't had a B-day cake in many years.

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  12. Blue GrumpsterApril 15, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Hayden Christensen... but... he can't act.... I'm so worried.

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    1. DEZMONDApril 15, 2015 at 10:41 PM

      he truly can't.... didn't stop him from getting married and getting a baby this year.... Briar Rose they call her......

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