Animation all the way today, starting with the news from Sofia Vergara who will produce and voice animated movie KOATI directed by Rodrigo Perez Castro who worked on Ferdinand and Ice Age movies. The movie will revolve around three unlikely heroes: a free spirited coati (a raccoon-like animal found mainly in Central and South America), a fearless monarch butterfly, and a hyperactive glass frog as they embark on an adventure to stop a wicked coral snake (Vergara) from destroying their homeland and friends.The coming of age story, filled with kind-hearted spirit and positivity, will present us with Latin American jungles, the Amazonian rainforest, and all the fun and cute exotic creatures that call them ‘home’. The movie will try to find distributors at this year's Cannes Film Festival open for foreign sales.
'HERE COMES THE GRUMP'
TURN UR FROWN UPSIDE DOWN
Grump arrives next month around Europe
Speaking of Ice Age, the writer of its Meltdown sequel Jim Hecht is penning another crazy new animated adventure HERE COMES THE GRUMP now known as A WIZARD'S TALE which should hit European cinemas this May! The voice cast includes Lily Collins, Ian McShane and Toby Kebbell!
Balloon kingdoms, dopey police dragons and happy wizards are exactly
how Terry remembered his Grandmother's whacky fairy tales. Except they
are real and it's definitely not as 'cheerful'.
'SMALLFOOT'
GETS A BIG NEW TRAILER!
SmallFoot arrives this September!
New trailer and poster have been released for animated adventure directed by Karey Kirkpatrick (he directed Over the Hedge and wrote children's classics Charlotte's Web, Chicken Run, James and the Giant Peach, The Spiderwick Chronicles), SMALLFOOT It has the story revolving around a Yeti called Migo (with the voice from Channing Tatum) who is convinced that the elusive creatures known as "humans" really do exist. Beside Channing Tatum as Migo, the voice cast also includes James Corden as Percy, a human, Common as Stonekeeper, LeBron James as Gwangi, Gina Rodriguez as Kolka, Danny DeVito as Dorgle, who are all yetis!
What better way to refresh your Monday than with some hurricane? New poster and trailer have been released for catastrophe action movie THE HURRICANE HEIST which should storm into cinemas this spring (February in some parts of Europe, March USA, April the rest of Europe including UK).
Our favourite Australian hunk Ryan Kwanten stars alongside Toby
Kebbell and Maggie Grace and 80's TV superstar Ben Cross in an action
packed story
about thieves who attempt a massive high tech heist against the U.S.
Treasury as a Category 5 hurricane approaches one of its Mint
facilities.
'SUBMERGENCE' TRAILER
STARRING JAMES MCAVOY AND ALICIA VIKANDER
The movie is based on J.M.Ledgard's novel
There is also a new trailer and poster for another action drama SUBMERGENCE starring James McAvoy and overly present Alicia Vikander and directed by Wim Wenders. It is out in cinemas this May.
In a room with no windows on the eastern coast of Africa, an
Englishman, James More, is held captive by jihadist fighters. Thousands
of miles away in the Greenland Sea, Danielle Flinders prepares to dive
in a submersible to the ocean floor. In their confines they are drawn
back to the Christmas of the previous year, where a chance encounter on a
beach in France led to an intense and enduring romance.
We've been experiencing the biggest possible drought when it comes to movie news, people, and not just because it is the beginning of a week, so the only thing the spy has for you today are the new character posters for the remake of BEN HUR with Jack Huston! It should chariot its way into cinemas around the world from August 19th!
A PRINCE AND A SLAVE Sticking to the Lew Wallace's classic novel, the rather cheap looking remake of the famous
epic adventure movie BEN HUR follows a nobleman, Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), who is falsely accused of an assassination attempt by his childhood friend and adoptive brother Messala (Toby Kebbell). Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi),
Judah is forced into slavery. After years behind galley oars at sea,
Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, by challenging his
adoptive brother in a grand chariot race while being forever changed
after a series of encounters with Jesus of Nazareth.
RODRIGO SANTORO IS JESUS
In other roles, Morgan Freeman plays Sheik Ilderim, a sheik who trains Ben-Hur to become a charioteer to take revenge on his brother, Messala! Rodrigo Santoro portrays Jesus Christ! The story of Jesus Christ is told parallel to the one
revolving around BEN HUR! Santoro received personal blessings from Pope Francis for his role of Jesus. Nazanin Boniadi appears in the film as Esther, a Jewish slave and the love interest of Ben-Hur! Sofia Black D'Elia plays Tirzah, Ben-Hur's sister, with Ayelet Zurer as Naomi, Ben-Hur's mother. As you know the cast was massively downgraded when Tom Hiddleston and Gal Gadot, the original choices for Ben and Esther, opted not to play in the movie, which is directed by Russian helmer Timur Bekmambetov.
This August's two big movies have got their second trailers today, starting with the remake of PETE'S DRAGON which will wing its way into cinemas August 12th starring Karl Urban, Bryce Dallas Howard, Wes Bentley and Robert Redford!
SOME PETS ARE TOO BIG TO KEEP
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has
delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that
resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter,
Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley).
Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims
to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from
Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from
Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley)
owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came
from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.
NEW 'BEN HUR' TRAILER
WITH THE CHARIOT RACES
The second trailer has also been released for another movie that will storm into theatres on chariots the next weekend in August: remake of BEN HUR with Jack Huston in the lead role! It follows the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi), Judah is forced into slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption. The movie also stars Morgan Freeman and Rodrigo Santoro as Jesus himself.
If you're following your trusted spy on a regular basis you already know that our most anticipated movie this year is of course the king of all epic movies of 2016 - WARCRAFT, the lavish sprawling adventure fantasy big screen adaptation of one of world's most popular video games ever coming from Blizzard Entertainment. The scope of the world imagined in it, the special effects, characters, costumes and sets are of the epic scale we've seen in LORD OF THE RINGS saga. Today you have the pleasure of enjoying gorgeous characters posters showing the lead heroes of the long awaited cinematic delight.
TWO WORLDS, ONE DESTINY The
epic fantasy movie adaptation directed by Duncan Jones out this June in
theatres around the globe WARCRAFT is set in the peaceful realm of
Azeroth which stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a
fearsome race of invaders. Orc warriors are fleeing their dying home to
colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army
faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides,
two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of
their family, their people and their home.
So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has
many faces, and everyone fights for something.
SIR ANDUIN LOTHAR
Playing the brave members of the Horde and the Alliance, which are trying to find a way to peacefully co-exist in the magical realm of Azeroth, are: Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, the lead protagonist for the Alliance. Steadfast and charismatic, Lothar is a knight who has sacrificed everything to keep the Kingdom safe.
KING LLANE OF STORMWIND
King Llane Wrynn, ruler of the Stormwind Kingdom and a beacon of hope for his people in times of darkness is played by Dominic Cooper.
DUROTAN, THE NOBLE ORC
Durotan, the lead protagonist for the Horde is played by Toby Kebbell. Durotan is the noble orc chieftain of the exiled Frostwolf Clan, battling to save his people and his family from the vengeful Shadow Council and the destruction of their world.
QUEEN TARIA OF STORMWIND
Lady Taria Wrynn is played by Ruth Negga, she is the Queen-consort of Stormwind, King Llane’s great love and most trusted counsel.
GARONA THE ORC
Garona Halforcen, a strong-willed orc-draenei survivor caught between the Alliance and the Horde is played by Paula Patton. Believing she is half-human and half-orc, she must decide where her true loyalty lies.
BLACKHAND ORC CHIEFTAN
Blackhand, a fearsome orc chieftain who rises to become the first Warchief of the Horde is played by Clancy Brown.
ORGRIM DOOMHAMMER
Orgrim Doomhammer, an orc who is Blackhand’s right-hand man is played by RobertKazinsky. Extraordinarily cunning and tactically brilliant, Orgrim is a brave warrior destined to wield the Doomhammer, a weapon of Blackrock legend.
GUL'DAN THE WARLOCK
Gul'dan, a sinister orc warlock and leader of the Shadow Council is played Daniel Wu. Wielding powerful fel magic and driven by hisravenous desire for power, he orchestrates the actions of the Horde from behind the scenes.
MEDIVH THE WIZARD
Medivh, the current Guardian of Tirisfal, a mysterious and reclusive protector who wields formidable magical power is played by Ben Foster.THE YOUNG MAGE KADHAV
Khadgar, a gifted young mage embarking on a daring search for the truth during his apprenticeship with Medivh is played by Ben Schnetzer.
SERIES CASTS OLIVIA WILLIAMS, MATT RYAN, STEVEN MACKINTOSH
Earlier last winter I told you that ITV is preparing new period set series and now the cast has been revealed for the eight part 1940's set series THE HALCYON! The cast of the luxury hotel staff series will include Steven Mackintosh, Olivia Williams, Matt Ryan, Kara Tointon, Alex Jennings, Hermione Corfield and Mark Benton.
WW2 LONDON
The story of the series will reveal London life against the backdrop
of WW2 and the impact it has on families, politics, relationships and
work
across every social strata. The story will unspool through the eyes of
journalist Joe O’Hara visiting the bustling and glamorous five-star
hotel! The series will be filled with music including a Beverly Knight
performance.
'BEN HUR' EPIC POSTER
REVEALS THE CHARIOT RACE
New poster with the legendary chariot scene has been revealed for the remake of BEN HUR out this August! It follows Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), a Roman army officer. Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi), Judah is forced into slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption! Morgan Freeman plays his mentor, while Rodrigo Santoro
is Jesus Christ!
While we're waiting for Michael Fassbender ASSASSIN'S CREED, another video game movie adaptation will arrive from Oscar nominated director Tomasz Baginski and the producers of THE MUMMY! Based on Andrzej Sapkowski's THE LAST WISH novels and short stories, epic fantasy movie THE WITCHER will follow Geralt the witcher, a monster hunter with superhuman abilities. He is a creature suspended between two worlds - the human and the magical! It is planned as the beginning of a possible series of movies with the premiere set for 2017.
'WARCRAF: THE BEGINNING'
MINDBLOWINGLY EPIC TRAILER STORMS THE INTERNET
Speaking of video games adaptations, the biggest one to arrive to us next year, the lavishly epic WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING has released the spectacular, absolutely mind blowing first trailer half an hour ago and you can check it out below! It promises to be one of the most epic movies ever seen on the big screens!
Hitting theatres next June and directed by Duncan Jones, WARCRAFT:
THE BEGINNING will bring a rich fantasy setting that revolves around the
epic conflict between the opposing forces of the Horde and the
Alliance. Travis Fimmel plays the Alliance leader Anduin Lothar while
Toby Kebbell is barely recognisable under the mask of The Horde's
chieftan Durotan! Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Robert
Kazinsky all star too! The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink
of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc
warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens
to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other
faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision
course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and
their home. So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which
war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.Check out the stunning first trailer below:
the Amazonian rainforest, and all the fun and cute exotic creatures that call them ‘home’. The movie will try to find distributors at this year's Cannes Film Festival open for foreign sales.
