First poster and clip have been released from Amber Heard period set movie IN THE FIRE which premiered at Taormina Film Festival. She plays a
In The Fire should arrive sometime this year
pioneering psychiatrist who sets out to treat a
desperate child at a time when psychiatry is not yet a respected
science.
Set in 1899, the film follows a 38-year-old American psychiatrist as
she arrives on a rich farm in Colombia after being called to solve the
case of a disturbed child
following increasingly insistent accusations that the child is the
devil. While the woman tries to psychoanalyze the child, the nefarious
events intensify
and her “cure” becomes a race to save the little boy from the fury of
his fellow citizens, and perhaps, even from himself. Eduardo Noriega also stars in the film directed and written by Connor Allyn.
CORNER OFFICE TRAILER
FOR NEW JON HAMM COMEDY
A little bit of comedy for you in these strike times: out August 4th in selected theatres and on VOD is CORNER OFFICE comedy movie from Joachim Back. In this
Corner Office is out August 4th!
workplace comedy misfit Orson (Jon Hamm) finds himself trapped in the absurdities of corporate life. As The Authority’s newest employee, Orson finds it difficult to connect with his enigmatic desk mate, Rakesh (Danny Pudi), as well as with the rest of his colleagues. His alienation deepens when he discovers a room he’s told doesn’t exist – a place that unleashes his true potential, leading to an ascent up the corporate ladder. Buoyed by his newfound confidence, Orson invites a receptionist (Sarah Gadon) into his sanctuary, sparking a climactic clash between the corporate world’s harsh realities and his own wild fantasies.
We are launching Monday with the first images of lovely Amber Heard in period set movie IN THE FIRE which will premiere at Taormina Film Festival later this month. She plays a pioneering psychiatrist who sets out to treat a desperate child at a time when psychiatry is not yet a respected science. Set in 1899, the film follows a 38-year-old American psychiatrist as she arrives on a rich farm in Colombia after being called to solve the case of a disturbed child following increasingly insistent accusations that the child is the devil. While the woman tries to psychoanalyze the child, the nefarious events intensify and her “cure” becomes a race to save the little boy from the fury of his fellow citizens, and perhaps, even from himself. Eduardo Noriega also stars in the film directed and written by Connor Allyn.
CBS All Access has revealed the first photos from the sets of their new THE STAND series, a small screen adaptation of Stephen King's famous novel which is set, quite timely, in a pandemic apocalypse. Among the photos,
Ready to air sometime later this year, the series will have 9 episodes
you can see Alexander Skarsgard as demonic hell-raiser Randall Flagg and Whoopi Goldberg as benevolent 108 years old Mother Abagail! The cast
Whoopi Goldberg is benevolent Mother Abagail in the series
also includes James Marsden (who is immune to the virus), Amber Heard (whose character is dark and conflicted), Greg Kinnear (as a sociology professor), Heather Graham (as a NY socialite trying to survive in a necropolis)!
The Story Of The Stand
After the mass destruction caused by a manmade virus called "Captain
Trips" a false messiah (Alexander Skarsgard) emerges, possessing
incredible powers and hellbent to rule the remaining human society. It's
up to a group of
Alexander Skarsgard plays the main villain in the series
people to journey the post-apocalyptic wasteland to
stop him and his army.
The story of The Stand sees what happens when a virus, a man-made
The series ended production just before the corona outbreak
biological weapon that goes out of control, wipes out about 99 percent
of the human population. Those that remain are left with the choice to
follow their more baser, primordial instincts, or work together to build
something good.
Two pieces of news today from the sf front that I'm a bit late in reporting! The TV series adaptation of Stephen King's THE STAND which will air over at CBS All Access is rounding up the cast. After James Marsden, the
Amber Heard will lead the cast with Marsden
latest additions are Amber Heard, Odessa Young and Henry Zaga! It has also been revealed that King will write a new ending of his story just for the show!
THE STAND
is set in a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an
elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on
the frail shoulders of the 108 year old other Mother Abagail and a
handful of survivors.
James Marsden will be Stu Redman, an ordinary working class factory man in an extraordinary situation with a damaged quality to him that belies his exterior.
Amber Heard will be Nadine Cross, a deeply conflicted woman who feels the consequences of her actions, but is still compelled by her allegiance to Randall Flagg, the Dark Man who is the main enemy of the survivors.
Odessa Young is Frannie Goldsmith, a pregnant young woman navigating a strange new world, who also has the
Henry Zaga has also been cast in The Stand sf series
foresight to recognize that there is evil lurking beyond the Dark Man.
Henry Zaga will be Nick Andros, a young deaf and mute man who finds himself in a position of authority when the unthinkable happens. He has a habit of risking his own well-being for the safety of others.
'HALO' EPIC TV ADAPTATION
BOARDS NATASCHA MCELHONE
Natascha McElhone has join Halo
Over at Showtime, they are also continuing with the casting for their epic sf series adaptation of HALO video game. Natascha McElhone has been set as the lead opposite Pablo Schreiber in the series that will depict an epic 26th century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. McElhone will play both Dr. Catherine Halsey, the brilliant, conflicted and inscrutable creator of the Spartan super soldiers and Cortana, the most advanced AI in human history, and potentially the key to the survival of the human race. Bokeem Woodbine will play Soren-066, a morally complex privateer at the fringes of human civilization. Shabana Azmi will be Admiral Margaret Parangosky, the head of the Office of Naval Intelligence. Bentley Kalu will play Spartan Vannak-134, a cybernetically augmented super soldier conscripted at childhood who serves as the defacto deputy to the Master Chief. Natasha Culzac will be Spartan Riz-028, a focused, professional and deadly, cybernetically enhanced killing machine. Kate Kennedy is Spartan Kai-125, an all-new courageous, curious and deadly Spartan supersoldier.
He really did survive a betrayal from his beloved one in the second season of Westworld, but it does not mean James Marsden won't make a stand or THE STAND! Yep, he will lead new TV series adaptation of Stephen King's famous novel over at CBS All Access! Apparently Amber Heard, Greg Kinnear and Whoopi Goldberg are also in the run.
He will lead the nine episode adaptation of the post apocalyptic
novel which depicts the total breakdown of society after the accidental
release of a strain of influenza that had been modified for biological
warfare and causes an apocalyptic pandemic which kills off the majority
of the world’s human population.
As Deadline reports, he will be Stu Redman, a man who is immune to the virus. He found patient zero in the original quarantine zone but never got sick so the government was precious with him in order to try to find a vaccine from his blood.
'THE OUTPOST' SF SERIES
SEASON 2 TRAILER IS OUT!
Speaking of sf, first trailer for the second season of THE OUTPOST has been released and it promises richer costumes and sets and more action when
Jessica Green leads the second season shot in Serbia earlier this year
the series returns at CW July 11th and a few days later at SyFy Australia and SyFy UK. Jake Stormoen and Jessica Green will again lead the season in which they will have to prepare the Outpost for war!
IN THE SECOND SEASON:
having defeated Dred and retaken the
Outpost, Talon (Jessica Green) and Gwynn prepare for war. Talon delves
deeper into demon summoning, while Gwynn (Imogen Waterhouse) recruits
allies. The Prime Order trinity known as “The Three” reveal mysterious
powers as they send spies, assassins,
The second season was shot in Serbia earlier this year
and a devastating weapon to the
Outpost. As Talon uncovers the legacy of her people, she must decide who
to trust, and separate her real friends from her enemies before the
Prime Order attacks.
You know your trusted spy doesn't do superheroes, but we do believe DC has
always been profoundly superior to Marvel and this one certainly looks
brilliantly entertaining and visually majestic. Today you can feast your eyes on the royal portraits of Atlantean nobles fromAQUAMAN which
is ready to swim into cinemas December 21st! The $160 million
underwater adventure (two thirds of the film take place in the ocean)
was directed by James Wan who wanted to make the movie less dark adding to it tons of romantic adventure and humour as well!
The movie was directed by James Wan
STORY OF AQUA MAN Following the events of DC's previous all star hit movie Justice League, Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa),
the reluctant ruler of the vast underwater kingdom of Atlantis, is suddenly caught in a fierce
battle between surface dwellers, that threaten his oceans, and his own
people, who are ready to lash out and invade the surface.
ARTHUR CURRY HEIR OF ATLANTIS
Arthur Curry is played again by Jason Momoa for the third time, he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis who must step forward to lead his
people and to be a hero to the world just as his brother, Orm seeks to
unite the
Aquaman's Atlantis consists of seven different underwater kingdoms!
seven kingdoms against the surface world. He has the ability
to manipulate the
tides of the ocean, communicate with other aquatic life, swim at supersonic speeds, and possesses superhuman strength. Kaan Guldur portrays a 9 year old Arthur Curry, and Otis Dhanji portrays a 13 year old Arthur.
PRINCESS MERA OF XEBEL
Mera, a warrior and daughter of the king of the Atlantean tribe of Xebel, is played by gorgeous Amber Heard. She was raised by Queen Atlanna and
Amber Heard is Mera, princess of Xebel, who can control water
groomed to become queen. Mera possesses hydrokinetic and telepathic
powers that allow her to control her aquatic environment and communicate
with other Atlanteans.
ORM THE OCEAN MASTER
Orm, also known as Ocean Master is played by America's best thespian Patrick Wilson. Aquaman's Atlantean half-brother and ruler of Atlantis
Patrick Wilson is Orm, Ocean Master, Aquaman's brother
seeks to unite the seven underwater kingdoms to declare war on the surface world out of belief humanity polluted the seas!
THE CITIZENS OF ATLANTIS The movie also includes Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko, Atlantis'
counsellor and Aquaman's mentor, Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus: The
Nicole Kidman's Queen Atlanna is actually dead in the movie!
king of the Atlantean tribe of Xebel and Mera's father.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane also known as Black Manta:
A ruthless treasure hunter and a high-seas mercenary with a flair
for creating deadly technological
The warriors of Atlantis ride battle sharks and also sea dragons!
innovations.
Nicole Kidman is Queen Atlanna: The Queen of Atlantis, mother of
Arthur Curry and Orm. Ludi Lin portrays Murk, the Captain of the
Dolph Lundgren is King Nereus!
Men-of-War, the frontline army of Atlantis, while Temuera Morrison
portrays Thomas Curry: Arthur Curry's father and a lighthouse keeper!
Djimon Hounsou, Natalia Safran, and Sophia Forrest play the
Willem Dafoe is Vulko, Aquaman's mentor
Fisherman
King, Fisherman Queen, and the Fisherman Princess whom Orm creates
alliance with as part of his plan to unite the seven kingdoms!
While we're expecting for the new season to start sometime this Autumn, ITV has released the first photo of Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes as queen VICTORIA and her husband Prince Albert in the third season of the popular series which starts in 1848, when the whole of Europe is falling apart
A gloom has set over the royal court in the third season of Victoria
with the French king thrown off the throne and the riots in Berlin which makes Victoria and Albert a bit terrified. Kate Fleetwood is joining the series as Victoria's sister Feodora who is married to a poor German Prince.
NEW 'AQUAMAN' TRAILER
A SON OF LAND, A KING OF SEA, HE'S PROTECTOR OF THE DEEP
Aquaman is out December 21st!
DC has released a gorgeous extended trailer for their latest superhero adventure AQUAMAN which will dive into cinemas this Christmas starring Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry who learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world. Amber Heard stars as Mera, Willem Dafoe as the royal councillor Vulko, Patrick Wilson as Aquaman's brother Orm or Ocean Master, the King of Atlantis, Dolph Lundgren as King of the Atlantean tribe Xebel Nereus, Nicole Kidman as Arthur's mom, queen Atlanna with Ludi Lin as Atlantean Captain Murk, and Temuera Morrison as Arthur's dad, lighthouse keeper Tom Curry.
You know your trusted spy doesn't do superheroes, but we do believe DC has always been profoundly superior to Marvel and this one certainly looks brilliantly entertaining and visually majestic. The star of this weekend's Comic Con was definitely the first stunning trailer for AQUAMAN which is ready to swim into cinemas December 21st! The $160 million underwater adventure (two thirds of the film take place in the ocean) was directed by James Wan who wanted to make the movie less dark adding to it tons of romantic adventure and humour as well
The movie was directed by James Wan
STORY OF AQUA MAN Following the events of DC's previous all star hit movie Justice League, Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa),
the reluctant ruler of the vast underwater kingdom of Atlantis, is suddenly caught in a fierce
battle between surface dwellers, that threaten his oceans, and his own
people, who are ready to lash out and invade the surface.
ARTHUR CURRY HEIR OF ATLANTIS
Arthur Curry is played again by Jason Momoa for the third time, he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis who must step forward to lead his
Aquaman's Atlantis consists of seven different underwater kingdoms!
people and to be a hero to the world just as his brother, Orm seeks to unite the seven kingdoms against the surface world. He has the ability to manipulate the
Jason Momoa is the heir of the crown of Atlantis!
tides of the ocean, communicate with other aquatic life, swim at supersonic speeds, and possesses superhuman strength. Kaan Guldur portrays a 9 year old Arthur Curry, and Otis Dhanji portrays a 13 year old Arthur.
PRINCESS MERA OF XEBEL
Mera, a warrior and daughter of the king of the Atlantean tribe of Xebel, is played by gorgeous Amber Heard. She was raised by Queen Atlanna and
Amber Heard is Mera, princess of Xebel, who can control water
groomed to become queen. Mera possesses hydrokinetic and telepathic powers that allow her to control her aquatic environment and communicate with other Atlanteans.
ORM THE OCEAN MASTER
Orm, also known as Ocean Master is played by America's best thespian Patrick Wilson. Aquaman's Atlantean half-brother and ruler of Atlantis
Patrick Wilson is Orm, Ocean Master, Aquaman's brother
seeks to unite the seven underwater kingdoms to declare war on the surface world out of belief humanity polluted the seas!
THE CITIZENS OF ATLANTIS The movie also includes Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko, Atlantis'
counsellor and Aquaman's mentor, Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus: The
Orm actually wants to united all seven kingdoms and become Ocean Master
king of the Atlantean tribe of Xebel and Mera's father.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane also known as Black Manta:
A ruthless treasure hunter and a high-seas mercenary with a flair
for creating deadly technological
Nicole Kidman's Queen Atlanna is actually dead in the movie!
innovations.
Nicole Kidman is Queen Atlanna: The Queen of Atlantis, mother of
Arthur Curry and Orm. Ludi Lin portrays Murk, the Captain of the
It has been revealed that the movie won't be a love story between Aquaman and Mera
Men-of-War, the frontline army of Atlantis, while Temuera Morrison
portrays Thomas Curry: Arthur Curry's father and a lighthouse keeper!
Djimon Hounsou, Natalia Safran, and Sophia Forrest play the
The warriors of Atlantis ride battle sharks and also sea dragons!
Fisherman
King, Fisherman Queen, and the Fisherman Princess whom Orm creates
alliance with as part of his plan to unite the seven kingdoms!
While we're waiting for the first trailer to arrive any time now, Entertain-ment Weekly has exclusively published the first photo from DC's super hero under water adventure AQUAMAN featuring its lead stars Jason Momoa (as Arthur Curry who learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and to be a hero to the world) Amber Heard as his love queen Mera and Nicole Kidman as his mom Queen
Aquaman and his brother Ocean Master played by Patrick Wilson!
Atlanna! Patrick Wilson as his evil brother Orm or Ocean Master , Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus who wants Mera as his own queen and Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko, who is the head of Atlantean Science Centre and chief scientific adviser of Atlantis, also star.
'ALPHA' TRAILER ARRIVES
FROM 20,000 YEARS AGO!
Albert Hughes directs the movie based on his own story
A new poster and the second trailer have been released for Ice Age set epic adventure ALPHA which is finally arriving into cinemas August 24th after a long delay. You probably remember that the first trailer was released exactly a year ago!
THE STORY OF ALPHA
sees Kodi Smit McPhee playing a young man, from 20,000 years ago, thought dead by his clan
after he falls into a crevice during a bison hunt who embarks on a
desperate journey to find his way home during which he finds an unlikely
ally in a fierce but injured and abandoned wolf. Gorgeous actresses Natassia Malthe and Leonor Varela also star in the Albert Hughesdirected and written movie which was previously also known as Solutrean. Check out the gorgeous new posters for the movie and also the ultra exciting trailer below!
Tons of sf and fantasy news today, starting with the ones coming from DC who have revealed new photos of Amber Heard as the female lead in AQUAMAN movie in which she plays the royal wife of Jason Momoa's title character, Mera the Queen of Atlantis! She is the exiled queen of Xebel who made a union with the water ruling superhero. Dolph Lundgren plays the king of Xebel, with Patrick Wilson asAQUAMAN's evil brother Ocean Master Orm and Nicole Kidman as their mother Atlanna, the queen mother of Atlantis. The movie does not arrive until December 2018!
NETFLIX NEW SF PROJECTS
'WITCHER' SF SERIES I've announced this before, but now Netflix has officially revealed
their work on a fantasy series based on eight part fantasy novel saga
THE WITCHER from Andrzej Sapkowski! Translated in more than 20 countries
around the world and turned into a popular video game as well, it
follows “witchers” – hunters who develop supernatural abilities at a
young age to battle deadly monsters. The Mummy and The Expanse producers
are working on this one!
'HELLO AMERICA' SF MOVIE Beside The Witcher, Netflix
has also bought rights on JG Ballard's sf novel HELLO AMERICA and will
produce it into a movie with Ridley Scott! The novel takes place a
century after America’s financial collapse and abandonment by its
people, when a group of pioneers return to the ruins of the “New World”
on a voyage of rediscovery. The journey through a ravaged wasteland
brings hazards at every turn to the crew, culminating in a showdown with
a charismatic leader who plans to unleash his nuclear arsenal against
anyone who threatens his power perch.
'DARK CRYSTAL' PREQUEL SERIES Netflix is also
working on a prequel series to Jim Henson's THE DARK CRYSTAL titled AGE
OF RESISTANCE. The 10 episode fantasy adventure series will combine
puppetry with visual effects and an ensemble of fantastical,
state-of-the-art creatures created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop! The
original was set on another planet in the past following a Gelfling on a
quest to find a missing piece of a powerful gem in order to restore
balance to his world. This one sees three Gelflings discover the
terrifying secret behind its power and set off on an epic journey to
start a rebellion and save their world.
