Apr 10 2009 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:
Mar 4 2009 '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:
Jan 27 2009 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.)
Dec 1 2008 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.
Apr 3 2008 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]
Mar 19 2008 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]
Jan 11 2008 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]
Oct 11 2007 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]
