From director Steven Spielberg comes “War Horse”, an epic adventure for audiences of all ages. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, “War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert (Jeremy Irvine), who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets—British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter—before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land.
The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse—an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. “War Horse” is one of the great stories of friendship and war— a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is arriving on Broadway next year. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history. (Official movie site)
The main parts are played by Emily Watson (Albert’s mum), Peter Mullan (Albert’s dad), Niels Arestrup (grandfather), David Thewlis (Lyons), Tom Hiddleston (Captain Nichols) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Major Stewart).
Режиссер Стивен Спилберг представляет кинокартину «Боевой конь», эпическое приключение для всех возрастов. На фоне местностей деревенской Англии и Европы, во времена Первой мировой войны, история начинается с дружбы между скакуном Джоуи и юным Альбертом (Джереми Ирвин), который его тренирует. Когда их разлучают, фильм показывает потрясающее путешествие коня, который меняет жизни тех, кто его встречает на своем пути – британская кавалерия, немецкие солдаты, французский фермер и его внучка; пока фильм не достигает своего эмоционального апогея в сердце Ничьей земли.
Первая мировая война воспринимается сквозь призму истории этого коня – вестника радости и печали, верной дружбы и невероятного приключения. «Боевой конь» является одной из великолепных историй о дружбе и войне – успешная книга превращена в не менее успешный театральный хит, который будет показан на Бродвее в следующем году. В настоящее время она приходит на наши экраны в виде впечатляющей адаптации от одного из великих режиссеров нашего времени.
Главные роли играют Эмили Уотсон (мать Альберта), Питер Маллан (отец Альберта), Нильс Ареструп (дедушка), Дэвид Тьюлис (Лионс), Том Хиддлстон (капитан Николс), Бенедикт Камбербэтч (майор Стюарт).
Release dates - December 28, 2011 (USA), January 13, 2012 (UK)
The first official trailer -
30/06/2011
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012) - Two pictures from Empire
As you know, Empire magazine is the first one, which dedicated the cover to the upcoming movie by Peter Jackson, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". And it gets better - they published two new pictures with Bilbo and Gandalf the Grey.
Source - http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31352
More about "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"! (news, pictures, Peter Jackson's statements)
Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman)
Gandalf the Grey (Sir Ian McKellen)
Source - http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31352
More about "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"! (news, pictures, Peter Jackson's statements)
Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman)
Gandalf the Grey (Sir Ian McKellen)
29/06/2011
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011) - 'Where We Left Off' video
There is another interesting video about first and second parts of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". It contains short interviews with actors, who played the main parts in these movies, along with director David Yates and producer David Heyman. They are telling us about all plot twists from the previous part. And in the end there is a trailer of the upcoming one. I will definitely watch the first one again before the big premiere.
'Where We Left Off'
Dragon banner - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_10.html
Eleven action posters - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html
Trailer 1 - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_28.html
Sneak Peek - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/exclusive-sneak-peek-from-harry-potter.html
International trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_17.html
'Where We Left Off'
Dragon banner - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_10.html
Eleven action posters - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html
Trailer 1 - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_28.html
Sneak Peek - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/exclusive-sneak-peek-from-harry-potter.html
International trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_17.html
28/06/2011
"Brave" / "Храбрая сердцем" (2012) - Trailer
The new project of Disney and Pixar is going to be wonderful. The very first teaser impressed me so much. I like the main character, who has a beautiful red hair (after “Harry Potter” I just love red-headed). This story is called “Brave”.
Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave”, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.
Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late. (Official movie site) It's directed by Mark Andrews, who had made a couple of short movies and helped to create some animated movies.
Новый совместный проект студий Disney и Pixar будет замечательным. Первый тизер меня приятно удивил. Очень понравилась главная героиня с ярко-рыжими волосами (после «Гарри Поттера» я просто влюбилась в рыжеволосых). В русском прокате мультфильм будет называться «Храбрая сердцем».
С древних времен, истории эпических битв и мистических легенд передавались из поколения в поколение по всех таинственных горах Шотландии. В «Храброй сердцем», новая сказка соединяется с древними знаниями, когда мужественная Мерида (Келли Макдональд) противостоит традициям, судьбе и ожесточенным зверям.
Мериа является опытной лучницей и дочерью короля Фергюса (Билли Коннолли) и королевы Элиноры (Эмма Томпсон). Будучи преисполненной решимости найти свой путь в жизни, Мерида бросает вызов вековому обычаю и священным владыкам земли: могущественному Богу МакГуффину (Кевин Маккидд), угрюмому Богу Макинтошу (Крейг Фергюсон) и сварливому Боги Дингуоллу (Робби Колтрейн). Поступки Мериды порождают хаос в королевстве, и когда она обращается к эксцентричной старой ведьме (Джули Уолтерс) за помощью, то ей даруют злополучное желание. Мерида следует за этими опасными силами и открывает для себя настоящую храбрость, что бы отменить проклятие пока еще не поздно. Режиссером выступил Марк Эндрюс, который уже успел снять несколько короткометражек и помог создать несколько анимационных фильмов.
Release dates - June 22, 2012 (USA), August 17, 2012 (UK)
Official teaser -
27/06/2011
"Cars 2" (2011) - Posters
I haven't got a chance to watch this new animated movie from Pixar and Disney, which has already earned $110,900,000. But I want to share some wonderful posters. I really like the job of the designers and animators (especially, retro posters).
More about "Cars 2" - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/cars-2-2011-trailers_08.html
Retro collection
More about "Cars 2" - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/cars-2-2011-trailers_08.html
Retro collection
26/06/2011
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012) - Gandalf on the Empire cover
I love Empire magazine and you are going to find 'why'... They are the first ones, who dedicated the issue to the upcoming Peter Jackson's movie, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". Gandalf the Grey (played by talented Ian McKellen) is smoking his pipe and smiling to us from its cover. And inside there are a couple of articles about how it's being made with interviews and pictures.
I can't wait for this movie, it's going to be as great as a trilogy.
More about this issue - http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31328
I can't wait for this movie, it's going to be as great as a trilogy.
More about this issue - http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31328
"Your return to Middle-Earth starts here."
("Baше возвращение в Средиземье начинается здесь.")
Top-5 movies of the week - 23.06 - 30.06
I was very busy this week, but I still found the time to choose 5 movies of the week.
1. "Cars 2"
Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile (voice of Michael Caine) and the stunning spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell (voice of Emily Mortimer). Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors. (Official movie site)
Trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/cars-2-2011-trailers_08.html
2. "Bad Teacher"
Some teachers just don't give an F. For example, there's Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz). She's foul-mouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate. She drinks, she gets high, and she can't wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job. When she's dumped by her fiancé, she sets her plan in motion to win over a rich, handsome substitute (Justin Timberlake) - competing for his affections with an overly energetic colleague, Amy (Lucy Punch). When Elizabeth also finds herself fighting off the advances of a sarcastic, irreverent gym teacher (Jason Segel), the consequences of her wild and outrageous schemes give her students, her coworkers, and even herself an education like no other. (Official movie site)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VihlsPKMh4U
3. "A Better Life"
From the director of About a Boy comes A Better Life - a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father's love and the lengths a parent will go to give his child the opportunities he never had. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaLSBdL-zCY
4. "If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front"
I think that it's very important not to forget what the humanity is doing to our planet. This new documentary by the filmmaker Marshall Curry explores the inner workings of the Earth Liberation Front, a revolutionary movement devoted to crippling facilities involved in deforestation, while simultaneously offering a profile of Oregon ELF member Daniel McGowan, who was brought up on terrorism charges for his involvement with the radical group. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAGxy85R380
5. "Leap Year"
Laura is 25 years old. She's a journalist, she's single and lives in a small apartment in Mexico City. After a series of short-lived affairs, Laura meets Arturo. After the first time they make love, she is left deeply unsettled. They embark on an intense and passionate sexual relationship, in which pleasure, pain and love merge. As days go by which Laura conscientiously crosses out in a calendar, her secret past resurfaces, pushing Arturo to the limit. (Rotten Tomatoes )
"It's a gripping, mysterious use of no-budget cinema at its finest, and an intimate character study with surprising emotional power." - Andrew O'Hehir from Salon.com
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlN39kAMcY8
1. "Cars 2"
Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile (voice of Michael Caine) and the stunning spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell (voice of Emily Mortimer). Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors. (Official movie site)
Trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/cars-2-2011-trailers_08.html
2. "Bad Teacher"
Some teachers just don't give an F. For example, there's Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz). She's foul-mouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate. She drinks, she gets high, and she can't wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job. When she's dumped by her fiancé, she sets her plan in motion to win over a rich, handsome substitute (Justin Timberlake) - competing for his affections with an overly energetic colleague, Amy (Lucy Punch). When Elizabeth also finds herself fighting off the advances of a sarcastic, irreverent gym teacher (Jason Segel), the consequences of her wild and outrageous schemes give her students, her coworkers, and even herself an education like no other. (Official movie site)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VihlsPKMh4U
3. "A Better Life"
From the director of About a Boy comes A Better Life - a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father's love and the lengths a parent will go to give his child the opportunities he never had. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaLSBdL-zCY
4. "If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front"
I think that it's very important not to forget what the humanity is doing to our planet. This new documentary by the filmmaker Marshall Curry explores the inner workings of the Earth Liberation Front, a revolutionary movement devoted to crippling facilities involved in deforestation, while simultaneously offering a profile of Oregon ELF member Daniel McGowan, who was brought up on terrorism charges for his involvement with the radical group. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAGxy85R380
5. "Leap Year"
Laura is 25 years old. She's a journalist, she's single and lives in a small apartment in Mexico City. After a series of short-lived affairs, Laura meets Arturo. After the first time they make love, she is left deeply unsettled. They embark on an intense and passionate sexual relationship, in which pleasure, pain and love merge. As days go by which Laura conscientiously crosses out in a calendar, her secret past resurfaces, pushing Arturo to the limit. (Rotten Tomatoes )
"It's a gripping, mysterious use of no-budget cinema at its finest, and an intimate character study with surprising emotional power." - Andrew O'Hehir from Salon.com
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlN39kAMcY8
25/06/2011
"Real Steel" (2011) - Trailer
A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, "Real Steel" stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback. ( Official movie site ) Directed by Shawn Levy who isn't a critics' favorite, it still may have a chance to earn lots of money. I'm sure Hugh did everything he can to make this movie more interesting. And the kid plays no bad at all.
События фильма "Живая сталь" разворачиваются в ближайшем будущем, когда бокс переходит на новый уровень. Хью Джекман играет Чарли Кентона, бывшего боксера, ставшего никому не нужным, когда роботы захватили ринг. Работая промоутером, Чарли получает совсем немного, но этого ему хватает, что бы собрать своего робота и принять участие в подпольных боях. В то же время он знакомится с 11-летним Максом (актер Дакота Гойо), который оказывается его сыном. И пока они делают все ради победы, из них получается отличная команда. Режиссер кинофильма Шон Леви не пользуется особой популярностью у критиков, но у этого фильма есть все шансы заработать в прокате отличную кассу. Я уверена, что Хью сделал все возможное, что бы не заставить нас скучать. Да и юный актер неплохо справляется со своей ролью. Официальный сайт фильма - http://www.steelgetsreal.com/.
Release dates - October 7, 2011 (USA and UK)
Offical Teaser -
Offical Trailer -
События фильма "Живая сталь" разворачиваются в ближайшем будущем, когда бокс переходит на новый уровень. Хью Джекман играет Чарли Кентона, бывшего боксера, ставшего никому не нужным, когда роботы захватили ринг. Работая промоутером, Чарли получает совсем немного, но этого ему хватает, что бы собрать своего робота и принять участие в подпольных боях. В то же время он знакомится с 11-летним Максом (актер Дакота Гойо), который оказывается его сыном. И пока они делают все ради победы, из них получается отличная команда. Режиссер кинофильма Шон Леви не пользуется особой популярностью у критиков, но у этого фильма есть все шансы заработать в прокате отличную кассу. Я уверена, что Хью сделал все возможное, что бы не заставить нас скучать. Да и юный актер неплохо справляется со своей ролью. Официальный сайт фильма - http://www.steelgetsreal.com/.
Release dates - October 7, 2011 (USA and UK)
Offical Teaser -
Offical Trailer -
24/06/2011
"True Blood" (2008) - Opening Credits
To be honest, I love old style vampire movies and series, but after a huge popularity of one recent saga I thought this beasts will never be interesting again. However, I'm desperately searching for something better. I like watching TV series, so I found another vampire story. It's called "True Blood" from HBO, staring Anna Paquin and actors I haven't heard about. The very first thing I liked in it is opening credits. They are stylish, a bit vintage and have some disgusting pictures, which I was very surprised to see, because it seemed like everyone has forgotten how vampires should be messy, brutal and act like heartless killing machines. And the soundtrack by Nathan Barr is also good.
I've watched just first episode and I'm not sure I'd like to see the whole season (this vampire series could use more true blood), but it's witty and not over-dramatic.
Opening credits season 1 (music - "Bad Things" by Jace Everett) -
I've watched just first episode and I'm not sure I'd like to see the whole season (this vampire series could use more true blood), but it's witty and not over-dramatic.
Opening credits season 1 (music - "Bad Things" by Jace Everett) -
23/06/2011
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012) - First movie stills!
Peter Jackson is great at making his audience more and more exited with some interesting news from the set of his "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". We got three new photos with Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins and Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey and with Peter himself. Also the director has told the EW magazine about this characters.
For more information visit - http://www.ew.com/
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins
''He fits the ears, and he's got some very nice feet,'' Jackson says to the EW. ''I think he's got the biggest hobbit feet we've had so far. They're a little bit hard to walk in, but he's managed to figure out the perfect hobbit gait.''
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey
''He's in fantastic form,'' Peter Jackson says of McKellen to the EW. ''In a way, his role in The Hobbit has more technical difficulties than Lord of the Rings did, because he has scenes with 14 smaller characters — obviously the dwarves and the hobbit are shorter... I remember saying to him, ''Look, this isn't Waiting for Godot or King Lear. This is The Hobbit. This is the real thing.''
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins and Peter Jackson
For more information visit - http://www.ew.com/
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins
'Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins and Peter Jackson
J.K. Rowling Announces 'Pottermore'
Talented writer J.K. Rowling announced what a mysterious project 'Pottermore' would be. Its web-site is finally launched and every fan of the Harry Potter world can join it to get "an exiting online experience". But it all starts in October. I think it's a great girt for fans, because all books are read and all movies will be seen in less than one month (23 days left till premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2").
Official site - http://www.pottermore.com/
Official youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/JKRowlingAnnounces
J.K. Rowling's Announcement -
More about upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_17.html
Official site - http://www.pottermore.com/
Official youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/JKRowlingAnnounces
J.K. Rowling's Announcement -
More about upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_17.html
22/06/2011
"Crazy, Stupid, Love" (2011) - Trailer
Another romantic comedy about how a man can loose and then get back his wife. “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”, directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, it a witty story about straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell), who is living the dream-good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protégé to handsome, thirtysomething player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). (Rotten Tomatoes)
I'm not a big fan of Steve Carell (I hate when he makes stupid faces), but I like how he managed to create a dramatic character. Ryan Gosling is charming again and portrays very self-confident man, so I definitely don't want to miss this movie.
Еще одна романтическая комедия о том, как мужчина может потерять, а затем вновь очаровать свою жену. Режиссеры фильма «Эта - дурацкая – любовь» Гленн Фикарра и Джон Рекуа рассказывают остроумную историю о застенчивом Коле Уивере (Стив Карелл), у которого есть хорошая работа, уютный дом, дети и брак с его возлюбленной из средней школы. Но когда Кол узнает, что его жена Эмили (Джулианна Мур) ему изменила и хочет развода, то его идеальной жизни быстро приходит конец. Хуже того, он совершенно не адаптирован к современной холостяцкой жизни. Теперь проводя свободные вечера в местном баре, несчастный Кол знакомится с успешным Джейкобом Палмером (Райан Гослинг) и учится у него как заново завоевать свою жену.
Я не фанатка Стива Карелла (меня раздражает, когда он корчит глупые рожи), но мне понравился этот его драматический персонаж. А Райан Гослинг вновь очарователен и предстает перед нами уверенным в себе мачо, так что я уже точно не пропущу этот фильм.
Release dates - July 29, 2011 (USA), September 2, 2011 (UK).
Official trailer (I love it because of its music - "Black Holes and Revelations" by Muse) -
I'm not a big fan of Steve Carell (I hate when he makes stupid faces), but I like how he managed to create a dramatic character. Ryan Gosling is charming again and portrays very self-confident man, so I definitely don't want to miss this movie.
Еще одна романтическая комедия о том, как мужчина может потерять, а затем вновь очаровать свою жену. Режиссеры фильма «Эта - дурацкая – любовь» Гленн Фикарра и Джон Рекуа рассказывают остроумную историю о застенчивом Коле Уивере (Стив Карелл), у которого есть хорошая работа, уютный дом, дети и брак с его возлюбленной из средней школы. Но когда Кол узнает, что его жена Эмили (Джулианна Мур) ему изменила и хочет развода, то его идеальной жизни быстро приходит конец. Хуже того, он совершенно не адаптирован к современной холостяцкой жизни. Теперь проводя свободные вечера в местном баре, несчастный Кол знакомится с успешным Джейкобом Палмером (Райан Гослинг) и учится у него как заново завоевать свою жену.
Я не фанатка Стива Карелла (меня раздражает, когда он корчит глупые рожи), но мне понравился этот его драматический персонаж. А Райан Гослинг вновь очарователен и предстает перед нами уверенным в себе мачо, так что я уже точно не пропущу этот фильм.
Release dates - July 29, 2011 (USA), September 2, 2011 (UK).
Official trailer (I love it because of its music - "Black Holes and Revelations" by Muse) -
20/06/2011
"The Hobbit" - Evangeline Lilly, Barry Humphries joined the cast
The director Peter Jackson announced that some new actors joined the cast of his upcoming epic movie "The Hobbit". Actress Evangeline Lilly, who is famous because of her role in TV show "Lost", will be playing a woodland elf named Tauriel. She will have some romantic story with elf Legolas (Orlando Bloom). Actor Barry Humphries will portray the Goblin King. More information you can discover from the official Jackson's statement (below photos), which he published on his Facebook page.
Evangeline Lilly
Barry Humphries
The official letter from Peter Jackson about cast additions:
"Yikes! I can finally get back to some postings! We've finished our first block of shooting and moved straight into location scouting. More on that soon... But today, I'm thrilled to announce two new cast members who will be joining us for our second block of shooting.
Evangeline Lilly will be playing a new character—the Woodland Elf, Tauriel. Her name means 'daughter of Mirkwood' and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing! (No, there is no romantic connection to Legolas.) What is not a secret is how talented and compelling an actress Evangeline is; we are thrilled and excited she will be the one to bring our first true Sylvan Elf to life.
I'm also highly excited that Barry Humphries will be portraying the Goblin King, in much the way Andy Serkis created Gollum. Barry is perhaps best known for his business and social connections as the long-time manager of Dame Edna Everage. He has also been an ardent supporter of the rather misunderstood and unfairly maligned Australian politician, Sir Les Patterson. However, in his spare time, Barry is also a fine actor, and we're looking forward to seeing him invest the Goblin King with the delicate sensitivity and emotional depth this character deserves.
Evangeline and Barry, along with Welsh actor Luke Evans as Bard and Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug, just about rounds out the major casting. I cannot wait to get stuck into these new scenes!
More soon, including a flurry of answers to your questions. Sorry for the delay!
Cheers,
Peter J"
Evangeline Lilly
Barry Humphries
The official letter from Peter Jackson about cast additions:
"Yikes! I can finally get back to some postings! We've finished our first block of shooting and moved straight into location scouting. More on that soon... But today, I'm thrilled to announce two new cast members who will be joining us for our second block of shooting.
Evangeline Lilly will be playing a new character—the Woodland Elf, Tauriel. Her name means 'daughter of Mirkwood' and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing! (No, there is no romantic connection to Legolas.) What is not a secret is how talented and compelling an actress Evangeline is; we are thrilled and excited she will be the one to bring our first true Sylvan Elf to life.
I'm also highly excited that Barry Humphries will be portraying the Goblin King, in much the way Andy Serkis created Gollum. Barry is perhaps best known for his business and social connections as the long-time manager of Dame Edna Everage. He has also been an ardent supporter of the rather misunderstood and unfairly maligned Australian politician, Sir Les Patterson. However, in his spare time, Barry is also a fine actor, and we're looking forward to seeing him invest the Goblin King with the delicate sensitivity and emotional depth this character deserves.
Evangeline and Barry, along with Welsh actor Luke Evans as Bard and Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug, just about rounds out the major casting. I cannot wait to get stuck into these new scenes!
More soon, including a flurry of answers to your questions. Sorry for the delay!
Cheers,
Peter J"
"Conan the Barbarian" (2011) - Trailer
"I live, I love, I slay... and I content." - Conan the Barbarian
The most legendary Barbarian of all time is back this summer. Having thrived and evolved for eight consecutive decades in the public imagination - in prose and graphics, on the big screen and small, in games and properties of all kinds - Conan's exploits in the Hyborian Age now come alive like never before in a colossal 3D action-adventure film.
A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
Deftly adapted from the original works of Robert E. Howard and faithful to the mythology and psychology of his iconic character, "Conan the Barbarian" stars Jason Momoa (Conan), Rachel Nichols (Tamara), Stephen Lang (Khalar Singh, Khalar Zym), Rose McGowan (Marique), Said Taghmaoui and Ron Perlman (Corin). The film is directed by Marcus Nispel, and written by Thomas Dean Donnelly & Joshua Oppenheimer and Sean Hood. (Official movie website)
The graphic of the website is impressive, so I hope 3D wouldn't be bad. By the way, the first Conan was legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger, so younger Jason Momoa has to do his best. I've already chosen my favorite character of this movie and it's Marique. She looks like an alien and is dangerously beautiful.
«Я живу, я люблю, я убиваю… и я доволен этим.» - Конан-варвар
Самый легендарный Варвар всех времен возвращается этим летом. Процветая и развиваясь восемь десятилетий в человеческом воображении - в прозе и графике, на большом экране и малом, в играх всех видов - подвиги Конана в Хайборийской Эре сейчас оживают в колоссальном приключенческом 3D экшене.
Квест, который начинается как личная вендетта для ожесточенных киммерийских воинов, вскоре превращается в эпическую битву против гигантских соперников, ужасных монстров и сложных заданий, когда Конан понимает, что он является единственной надеждой на сохранение великих народов Хайбории от посягательств сверхъестественного зла.
Созданные на основе оригинальных произведений Роберта Говарда, верные мифологии и психологии его знаковых символов, персонажи предстают перед нами благодаря актерам Джейсону Момоа (Конан), Рейчел Николс (Тамара), Стивену Лэнгу (Khalar Singh, Khalar Zym) , Роуз МакГоун (Marique), Саиду Тагмауи и Рону Перлману (Корин). Режиссером фильма выступил Маркус Ниспел, а сценарий написали Томас Дин Доннелли, Джошуа Оппенхаймер и Шон Худ. (Официальный сайт фильма)
Графика веб-сайта впечатляет, поэтому я надеюсь, что 3D будет неплохим. Кстати, первым Конаном был легендарный Арнольд Шварценеггер, так что молодой Джейсон Момоа должен очень постараться. Я уже выбрала любимый персонаж этого фильма – Marique. Она выглядит как инопланетянка и, тем не менее, является притягательно красивой.
Release date - August 19, 2011 (USA), August 26, 2011 (UK)
Official trailer -
Official teaser -
Official posters -
The most legendary Barbarian of all time is back this summer. Having thrived and evolved for eight consecutive decades in the public imagination - in prose and graphics, on the big screen and small, in games and properties of all kinds - Conan's exploits in the Hyborian Age now come alive like never before in a colossal 3D action-adventure film.
A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
Deftly adapted from the original works of Robert E. Howard and faithful to the mythology and psychology of his iconic character, "Conan the Barbarian" stars Jason Momoa (Conan), Rachel Nichols (Tamara), Stephen Lang (Khalar Singh, Khalar Zym), Rose McGowan (Marique), Said Taghmaoui and Ron Perlman (Corin). The film is directed by Marcus Nispel, and written by Thomas Dean Donnelly & Joshua Oppenheimer and Sean Hood. (Official movie website)
The graphic of the website is impressive, so I hope 3D wouldn't be bad. By the way, the first Conan was legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger, so younger Jason Momoa has to do his best. I've already chosen my favorite character of this movie and it's Marique. She looks like an alien and is dangerously beautiful.
«Я живу, я люблю, я убиваю… и я доволен этим.» - Конан-варвар
Самый легендарный Варвар всех времен возвращается этим летом. Процветая и развиваясь восемь десятилетий в человеческом воображении - в прозе и графике, на большом экране и малом, в играх всех видов - подвиги Конана в Хайборийской Эре сейчас оживают в колоссальном приключенческом 3D экшене.
Квест, который начинается как личная вендетта для ожесточенных киммерийских воинов, вскоре превращается в эпическую битву против гигантских соперников, ужасных монстров и сложных заданий, когда Конан понимает, что он является единственной надеждой на сохранение великих народов Хайбории от посягательств сверхъестественного зла.
Созданные на основе оригинальных произведений Роберта Говарда, верные мифологии и психологии его знаковых символов, персонажи предстают перед нами благодаря актерам Джейсону Момоа (Конан), Рейчел Николс (Тамара), Стивену Лэнгу (Khalar Singh, Khalar Zym) , Роуз МакГоун (Marique), Саиду Тагмауи и Рону Перлману (Корин). Режиссером фильма выступил Маркус Ниспел, а сценарий написали Томас Дин Доннелли, Джошуа Оппенхаймер и Шон Худ. (Официальный сайт фильма)
Графика веб-сайта впечатляет, поэтому я надеюсь, что 3D будет неплохим. Кстати, первым Конаном был легендарный Арнольд Шварценеггер, так что молодой Джейсон Момоа должен очень постараться. Я уже выбрала любимый персонаж этого фильма – Marique. Она выглядит как инопланетянка и, тем не менее, является притягательно красивой.
Release date - August 19, 2011 (USA), August 26, 2011 (UK)
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Official teaser -
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19/06/2011
Top-5 movies of the week - 16.06 - 22.06
I'm a bit late with my every-week top-5, but I hope you'll find in this list some, which you haven't seen yet.
1."Mr. Popper's Penguins"
Jim Carrey returns as Mr. Popper, a driven businessman who is clueless when it comes to the important things in life - until he inherits six penguins. Popper's penguins turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland - and the rest of his life upside-down. Filmed on a refrigerated soundstage with real Emperor Penguins, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a modern adaptation of the classic children's book written by Richard & Florence Atwater. I hope it would be not less hilarious as Jim's early movies.
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBVTtaJbMUI
2. "Green Lantern"
A comic-based story about a superhero by director Martin Campbell. The story takes place in a vast and mysterious universe, where a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But he has a smart and beautiful friend Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), who will help him to learn how to control his new power. The supervillain, who Hal have to fight, is played by talented actor Mark Strong.
Trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/green-lantern-2011-trailer.html
3. "Buck"
Documentary story about a very gifted man and his horses. "Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will." So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine grueling months a year helping horses with people problems. This story follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real life "horse-whisperer", he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCMm5uoZtXw
4. "Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times"
Andrew Rossi captured a documentary about life in "NY Times". It is named "Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times", so I hope to see how journalists are working and to see it without any decorations - just truth. And official trailer promises us the same. Also Andrew Rossi is going to show us how they are working with new media and I find it important, because the world lives in Internet. But is the real work in "NY Times" as exiting and the one to dream about? Waiting to discover it.
Trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/05/page-one-year-inside-new-york-times.html
5. "My Afternoons with Marguerite"
The story of life's random encounters. In a small French town, Germain, a nearly illiterate man in his 50's and considered to be the village idiot by his friends at the local bistro, takes a walk to the park one day and happens to sit beside Marguerite, a little old lady who is reading excerpts from her novel aloud. She's articulate, highly intelligent and frail. Between Germain and Marguerite, there are 40 years and 200 pounds difference. Germain is lured by Marguerite's passion for life and the magic of literature from which he has always felt excluded. As Marguerite broadens his mind via reading excerpts from her novel, Germain realizes that he is more of an intellectual than he has ever allowed himself to be. Afternoons spent reading aloud on their favorite bench transform their lives and start them both on a new journey - to literacy and respect for Germain, and to the deepest friendship for Marguerite.Gerard Depardieu portrays Germain, so I'll definitely watch it. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Qm_nDvpZ0
1."Mr. Popper's Penguins"
Jim Carrey returns as Mr. Popper, a driven businessman who is clueless when it comes to the important things in life - until he inherits six penguins. Popper's penguins turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland - and the rest of his life upside-down. Filmed on a refrigerated soundstage with real Emperor Penguins, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a modern adaptation of the classic children's book written by Richard & Florence Atwater. I hope it would be not less hilarious as Jim's early movies.
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBVTtaJbMUI
2. "Green Lantern"
A comic-based story about a superhero by director Martin Campbell. The story takes place in a vast and mysterious universe, where a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But he has a smart and beautiful friend Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), who will help him to learn how to control his new power. The supervillain, who Hal have to fight, is played by talented actor Mark Strong.
Trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/green-lantern-2011-trailer.html
3. "Buck"
Documentary story about a very gifted man and his horses. "Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will." So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine grueling months a year helping horses with people problems. This story follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real life "horse-whisperer", he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCMm5uoZtXw
4. "Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times"
Andrew Rossi captured a documentary about life in "NY Times". It is named "Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times", so I hope to see how journalists are working and to see it without any decorations - just truth. And official trailer promises us the same. Also Andrew Rossi is going to show us how they are working with new media and I find it important, because the world lives in Internet. But is the real work in "NY Times" as exiting and the one to dream about? Waiting to discover it.
Trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/05/page-one-year-inside-new-york-times.html
5. "My Afternoons with Marguerite"
The story of life's random encounters. In a small French town, Germain, a nearly illiterate man in his 50's and considered to be the village idiot by his friends at the local bistro, takes a walk to the park one day and happens to sit beside Marguerite, a little old lady who is reading excerpts from her novel aloud. She's articulate, highly intelligent and frail. Between Germain and Marguerite, there are 40 years and 200 pounds difference. Germain is lured by Marguerite's passion for life and the magic of literature from which he has always felt excluded. As Marguerite broadens his mind via reading excerpts from her novel, Germain realizes that he is more of an intellectual than he has ever allowed himself to be. Afternoons spent reading aloud on their favorite bench transform their lives and start them both on a new journey - to literacy and respect for Germain, and to the deepest friendship for Marguerite.Gerard Depardieu portrays Germain, so I'll definitely watch it. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Qm_nDvpZ0
17/06/2011
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" - International Trailer
It's left less than a month and we've finally got an international trailer for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2". It contains a couple of scenes from previous movies, but still is showing many new dramatic ones. There are more scenes about their escape from Gringotts, battle of Hogwarts, inside the school moments etc.
Dragon banner - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_10.html
Eleven action posters - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html
Trailer 1 - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_28.html
Sneak Peek - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/exclusive-sneak-peek-from-harry-potter.html
International Trailer -
Dragon banner - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_10.html
Eleven action posters - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html
Trailer 1 - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/04/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_28.html
Sneak Peek - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/exclusive-sneak-peek-from-harry-potter.html
International Trailer -
"Sweet November" (2001) - Soundtrack
"Sweet November" by director Pat O'Connor is a very inspirational movie for me. Every time I watch it, it makes me laugh and cry. It is one of the first movies, which helped me understand what for we need cinema. Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron showed me a magical love story, the dramatic one, the truthful one. I know fast every quote from it, but it can't get me bored. I love it and I love its atmosphere, which was created by beautiful views of San Francisco and wonderful music. "Only Time" by Enya, "Wherever You Are" by Celeste Prince and others are always associated by me with powerful moments from "Sweet November".
Enya - "Only Time"
Celeste Prince - "Wherever You Are" (video is from other movie)
Barenaked Ladies - "Off The Hook"
Enya - "Only Time"
Celeste Prince - "Wherever You Are" (video is from other movie)
Barenaked Ladies - "Off The Hook"
"Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011) - Trailer
A director Joe Johnston, who made the last "Wolfman", along with MARVEL Studios is presenting the new screen hero. "Captain America: The First Avenger" will tell us a patriotic story about one secret military project, which turns out to be a very powerful weapon against any enemy. Everything starts with a boy, who desperately wants to become a soldier, but his qualities can't help him pass all tests. Suddenly, this guy, Steve Rogers, gets a chance to join army. He agrees to take part in a secret experiment and becomes a powerful warrior. The main part is played by Chris Evans, who co-stars with Hugo Weaving as Red Skull (isn't he a real devil?), Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, classy beautiful Hayley Atwell as agent Peggy Carter, Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Chester Phillips and Dominic Cooper as Howard Stark (the father of Tony Stark, who is an Iron Man).
Режиссер Джо Джонстон, который снял последнего "Человека-волка", вместе с MARVEL Studios представляют нового экранного героя. "Первый мститель" расскажет нам патриотическую историю об одном секретном военном проекте, который оказывается очень мощным оружием против любого врага. Все начинается с парня, отчаянно пытающегося стать солдатом, но его физические качества мешают ему пройти тесты. Внезапно, у этого парня, Стива Роджерса, появляется шанс присоединиться к армии. Он соглашается принять участие в секретном эксперименте и становится могущественным бойцом. Главную роль сыграл Крис Эванс. Также в фильме появится Хьюго Уивинг в роли Красного Черепа, Себастиан Стэн в роли Баки Барнса, прекрасная Хейли Этвелл в роли агента Пегги Картер, Томми Ли Джонс в роли полковника Честера Филлипса и Доминик Купер в амплуа Ховарда Старка (отца Тони Старка – Железного Человека).
Режиссер Джо Джонстон, который снял последнего "Человека-волка", вместе с MARVEL Studios представляют нового экранного героя. "Первый мститель" расскажет нам патриотическую историю об одном секретном военном проекте, который оказывается очень мощным оружием против любого врага. Все начинается с парня, отчаянно пытающегося стать солдатом, но его физические качества мешают ему пройти тесты. Внезапно, у этого парня, Стива Роджерса, появляется шанс присоединиться к армии. Он соглашается принять участие в секретном эксперименте и становится могущественным бойцом. Главную роль сыграл Крис Эванс. Также в фильме появится Хьюго Уивинг в роли Красного Черепа, Себастиан Стэн в роли Баки Барнса, прекрасная Хейли Этвелл в роли агента Пегги Картер, Томми Ли Джонс в роли полковника Честера Филлипса и Доминик Купер в амплуа Ховарда Старка (отца Тони Старка – Железного Человека).
Release dates - July 22, 2011 (USA), July 29, 2011 (UK)
Official website 'Captain America'
TV spot Trailer - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/02/blog-post_09.html (#8)
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