Now Thor Will Fight the Internet
With Spielberg's war against robots postponed indefinitely, luddite Chris Hemsworth has been forced to find a new outlet for his rampant distrust of the cyber menace.
HBO's 'Luck' Canceled for Killing So Many Horses
If you're curious how many horses corpses you have to create before HBO takes your show off the air, the answer is three horse corpses.
First Look at Michael Mann's Horse Show
While we're talking about HBO stuff, also on the network's upcoming lineup is Luck, Michael Mann and writer David Milch's show about the drama behind the world of horseracing, and a new behind-the-scenes featurette has just given us a first look at scenes from the Dustin Hoffman/Nick Nolte-starring series. We'll never look at the world of horseracing the same way again! Well, I'll still probably look at it as something that intermittently occurs on bizarrely-loud local cable stations I sometimes flip past, but nonetheless, this should be pretty good:
Mandy Moore's Gettin' Married, Guys! Plus: Gold! And More!
- There's also a trailer to go along with this poster, but it sort of seemed superfluous after this image summed it all up so well.
- Adding to a cast that already has Alec Baldwin, Jesse Eisenberg, and Penelope Cruz, Woody Allen's next, Rome-based film will reportedly also include Ellen Page. Considering Eisenberg will clearly play young, hyperneurotic Woody, and Baldwin will likely embody the latter half of Woody's insatiable hunger for May-December lust, Page is probably... Ladywoody?
- Adam Shankman has revealed that Russell Brand will play Lonny in the upcoming feature version of Rock of Ages. The director goes on to tease a mullet in Brand's future, even though America has made clear that all we want to see Brand in is an impenetrable layer of computer-generated fur.
- Michael Mann has his eye on directing Gold, a film described as "a contemporary Treasure of the Sierra Madre-type treasure hunt about prospectors and speculators involved in the chase for gold." Sounds like a Will Ferrell vehicle to me. And to Ol' Gus Chiggins.
- Hugh Laurie will play eccentric teacher Mr. Watts in Andrew Adamson's adaptation of Mr. Pip, which involves a 14-year-old girl "who imagines [the Great Expectations] character Pip into real-life to help her endure the hardships of her own life." What a fun, literary exploration of dissociative hallucinations that will be!
New 'Public Enemies' Trailer, See?
Hey, there's a new trailer for Public Enemies, which, if you've forgotten, is the new Michael Mann film that has Johnny Depp and Christian Bale facing off as John Dillinger and Notable Agent Who Hates Dillinger, respectively. Also starring: Marion Cotillard (the lady you didn't recognize who won an Academy Award a couple years ago) and Billy Crudup affecting a really convincing old-fashioney voice. Have it:
'Public Enemies' Trailer Continuing Christian Bale's Streak of Movies I Will See
As is the case with most recent movies involving a brooding Christian Bale and regular gunfire, Public Enemies looks good. In fact, with Michael Mann at the helm and Johnny Depp as Dillinger (reminding us he can play non-goofy, non-pirate roles), it looks really good. But none of these powerful elements are highlight of this new trailer for the film. The best part is Billy Crudup's spot-on old fashioney voice:
New 'Public Enemies' Shots Reveal Bale's Contempt
I can really tell that old fashioney Christian Bale does not want me at this party. But guess what, CB: I am at this party, and I'm the one who brought that guacamole everyone is raving about. So how about toning it down with the sideways glances, alright, Smooth Criminal?
More new photos from Michael Mann's John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) vs. FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) here. (Thanks, Pat.)
First Look at Depp and Bale as: 'Public Enemies'
Empire has the first look at Johnny Depp and Christian Bale as John Dillinger and lawman Melvin Purvis in Michael Mann's Public Enemies. Based on the images, here's my idea for the trailer narration:
One is a criminal gang leader; the other, an FBI agent. In their apartment they're best friends, but on the street they're about to kill each other. (Boi-yoi-yoi-yoing!) Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are: Public Enemies. (SPLAT!)
How about it, Michael Mann? What it lacks in gravitas it makes up for in spring sound effects.
Crudup Playing J. Edgar Hoover? Hmm...
Variety reports that Almost Famous and Watchmen's Billy Crudup has joined the cast of Michael Mann's Public Enemies in the role of the infamous cross-dressing FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. Hmm, looking at a side-by-side comparison of the two, something seems off somehow. I can't quite put my finger on it...
Wait, I think I got it. It's that Billy Crudup is a traditionally handsome leading man, while Hoover looked like Yoda.
Crudup to play Hoover in 'Public' [Variety]
First Look at Depp as Dillinger in 'Public Enemies'
Man, I've always wanted to see Johnny Depp in a fedora. Who would have thought I'd get to finally live out my dream, if only through an old fashioney car's window? If someone could get him in to wear a buccaneer's facial hair and the glasses of a 19th century professor, I could die happily. But what are the chances we'd ever see that absurd combination?
First Look at Johnny Depp as John Dillinger [Hollywood Newsroom]
Bale Pursuing Depp in 'Public Enemies', Handsomeness
Johnny Depp and Christian Bale together in one movie, and it's not even a part of Us Magazine's Hot Hypothetical Hunk Films section? Do tell.
According to a person familiar with the situation, Bale will play Melvin Purvis, the legendary FBI agent who led the manhunt for John Dillinger. Depp is starring as Dillinger in [Public Enemies], which is set up at Universal and is slated to begin production in March.
And did I mention Michael Mann is directing? Michael Mann is directing. This is totally going to be the new Heat, but probably worse.
Bale on Depp's trail in 'Public' [Variety]
Smith Playing 'Empire' Mogul, Possibly Oprah
If you've been waiting for a sequel to Ali, in which a decrepit Muhammad Ali makes a series of near-silent talk show appearances to discourage getting your head beaten in at an early age, you've still got a few years until Smith can play the part. But if you've wanted the Fresh Prince and director Michael Mann to team up in absolutely any unspecified way possible, I've got good news: they are!
In a seven-figure pitch deal, Columbia Pictures has acquired "Empire," a drama that John Logan will write for Michael Mann to direct and Will Smith to topline.Neither the studio nor the principals would elaborate on the plot, but sources said that Smith will play a contemporary global media mogul.
I really hope the contemporary global media mogul Smith will play is Oprah. Don't you?
Will Smith rules Columbia's 'Empire' [Variety]
