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Emile Hirsch Cast as John Belushi For Untitled Biopic
(Source) “Emile Hirsch has been cast as John Belushi in Steve Conrad’s untitled biopic about the larger-than-life comic actor.
Emjag’s Alexandra Milchan, Bonnie Timmermann, Film 360′s Scott Lambert and Judy Belushi Pisano are producing. Belsuhi Pisano was the actor’s high school sweetheart and had been his wife for six years at the time of his death in 1982.
Filming will start in New York City in the spring. Hirsch will be 29 when production starts.
Conrad will direct from his own script, adapted from the 2005 biography “Belushi,” written by Belushi Pisano and Tanner Colby.
Belushi’s “Saturday Night Live” castmate and close friend Dan Aykroyd is exec producing.
The film will cover the heights of Belushi’s fame in “The Blues Brothers” as Jake Blues and “Animal House” as John Blutarsky along with being the biggest star on the first four seasons of “Saturday Night Live.” The series, which launched in 1975, included Belushi’s introductions of the Blues Brothers and Samurai Warrior characters along with memorable impressions of Wiliam Shatner, Joe Cocker, Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor.
The film will also cover his unexpected death at age 33 from an overdose of a mixture of cocaine and heroin at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
Hirsch will next be seen in the miniseries “Bonnie and Clyde” and in “Lone Survivor” opposite Mark Wahlberg. His credits include “Into the Wild,” “Killer Joe” and “Milk.”
Conrad wrote the screenplay for Ben Stiller’s “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”
Upcoming Film 360 projects include the untitled Steve Job biography, to be adapted by Aaron Sorkin; “Sesame Street”; and “Good People,” starring James Franco and Kate Hudson and currently in post-production.”
As a movie fan, this is a project to get excited about, and now that the main character has been cast, this untitled biopic has a chance to be great. Belushi was such a revolutionary figure in the television and movie world of the 1970s, so it’s nice to see his turbulent legacy will be celebrated on the big screen. Hirsch is as talented a young actor as there is in Hollywood, and I’m anxious to see how he begins to prepare for the role. It’s also always comforting to see that close friends and family are attached to the project. Let’s hope they get this one right and do the comic genius that was John Belushi justice.
– Ryan
From the Something I Never Thought I’d Hear Vault: Tom Hardy Cast as Elton John
(Source) “NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hardy will play Elton John in a biopic titled “Rocketman.”
Focus Features announced Hardy’s casting as the iconic piano man on Wednesday. The film is planned to begin shooting late next year.
The 36-year-old British actor is well respected for his wide-ranging talent, but his brawny, tattooed frame makes him an unconventional choice. Hardy is most famous for playing the terrorist Bane in “The Dark Knight Rises.” He has showcased a muscled masculinity in films like “Warrior,” ”Lawless” and “Bronson.”
“Rocketman” is being made with the cooperation of the 66-year-old John, who’s an executive producer on the film.”
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From Bane to..Elton John? According to the internet, Tom Hardy will star as Elton John in the biopic Rocketman. Interesting choice, as you’d be hard pressed to find someone who looked less like Elton John, but Hardy is an acting chameleon, and I saw his dick in Bronson, so I feel like we share a special bond. We have to wait awhile to see how it comes out, as filming doesn’t begin until late next year, but with Elton John set to executive produce, my money’s on Hardy to knock it out of the park.
– Ryan
You Come at Michael Bay With an Air Conditioner, You Best Not Miss
(Source) Director and producer Michael Bay was attacked on Thursday during filming for his latest Transformers movie in Hong Kong.
According to a statement by Paramount, an allegedly intoxicated man approached the director on the set of his movie “Transformers 4” in Hong Kong “wielding an air conditioner unit as a weapon.
“Bay ducked, took control of the air conditioner unit and stepped aside as security engaged the assailant and his two compatriots. They subdued and arrested the three men.
Paramount issued the statement after a report in Reuters that two brothers surnamed Mak, approached Bay and demanded the equivalent of $12,900, according to a police spokeswoman. It was unclear why they demanded the money, but the older brother then assaulted the director, police said.
That report also said that Bay suffered injuries to his face, but Paramount’s statement contradicts that report.
“No one on the cast or crew was injured and the production immediately resumed filming without further incident,” Paramount said.
The movie has been in production since late May.
Here’s Paramount’s full statement:
“Contrary to several erroneous news reports made today, Bay did not get hurt in a fight on set. The production company did have a bizarre encounter with a man (allegedly under the influence of a narcotic substance) who was wielding an air conditioning unit as a weapon. The man, who had earlier accosted several other crew members, rushed onto the set in Quarry Bay and swung the air conditioning unit directly at Bay’s head. The director ducked and wrested the air conditioner from his attacker, preventing what could have been a serious accident. The company’s security team quickly stepped in and subdued the assault. The police, who also scuffled with the assailant and two of his companions, ultimately arrested the three men. No one on the cast or crew was injured and the production immediately resumed filming without further incident.”
I figured someone from Hong Kong would be a little more ninja like than these guys. Whether the reports of Bay disarming the air conditioner attacker are true or not are anybody’s guess, but my problem here lies with the attackers weapon of choice. If you’re storming a Hollywood set to do what so many of us want to do and take out Michael Bay, don’t bring an air conditioner. Crowbar, lead pipe, kendo stick. All of these are logical choices for a sneak attack. An air conditioner is not. Carrying around an air conditioner in general sounds awful, nevermind trying to configure it into a weapon. Also, if you’re trying to extort somebody, maybe use a different approach, and choose a better number. $12,900 just sounds weak. Ayo lesson here Hong Kong vendors: when you come at Michael Bay with an air conditioner, you best not miss.
– Ryan
Must Watch Trailer – Homefront
Just when I thought I could never love another meth cook, here comes James Franco to steal my heart.
Jason Statham (Father/Professional Ass Kicker) vs. Franco (Meth Dealer/Cook) is really all you need to know about this thriller. Last time I saw Franco this angry he was chasing Toby Maguire around on a jet powered snowboard (that movie sucked hard). Also, it’s nice to see Statham isn’t a type-cast……………………………………………….the “country boy” flavor changes that, right?
-MattyV
PS- I hoping Winona shows a little skin too.
Poll – Superpowers: What You Got?
In a world of 9-5 jobs and bills something has got to keep people sane. My something happens to be thinking about having superpowers. Most of the time it is the usual stuff: Flying, x-ray vision, invisibility, super strength, etc. But sometimes the superpowers I wish I had get a tad more specific to the situation at hand: knowing all the answers on Jeopardy, having the ability to make beer and food appear in the fridge, and super grass mowing abilities. Ok, maybe those superpowers are a little less practical than others, but superpowers none the less.
So, what superpowers do you wish you had? Answer the poll below and if you don’t see one that fits you, comment below and let me know!
-MattyV
Must Watch Trailer – Charlie Countryman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eybjW17vnLk
“What makes this film so entertaining is that its kind of insane.” Whenever a critic uses a line like that to describe a movie, I’m in. Charlie Countryman (formerly The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman) is the feature directorial debut of Swedish born Fredrik Bond. The movie stars Shia LaBeouf as title character Charlie Countryman, an American wanderer who gets caught up in the fascinatingly bizarre Romanian underworld. LaBeouf may be crazy, but he’s one hell of an actor, and with a supporting cast that includes Evan Rachel Wood, Mads Mikkelsen, and Melissa Leo, this Indie film could surprise a lot of people. Charlie Countryman debuts with a limited release on November 15th.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is the Most Pessimistic Person in the World
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist. Do I know what an astrophysicist does? Why yes I do. They bitch and moan about the authenticity of science fiction movies. Here’s a snippet from Neil’s Twitter account last night, apparently after he saw the new movie Gravity.
Talk about an exciting life, eh? I mean Jesus Christ Neil give it up. 98% of the population doesn’t even know what you’re talking about. We get it, you’re an astrophysicist. You physicize Astros. Congratulations. Hey Neil, the movie made $55 million in 3 days. I doubt anyone cares about your scientifc opinion on a goddamn fake movie. Clooney and Sandra Bullock must be wiping away their tears with $100 bills after seeing this twitter rant. To be honest, the most frustrating part of this entire situation is that someone who looks like Neil has the balls to criticize George Clooney.
This is what Lionel Richie would look like if he completely let himself go.
“Dumb and Dumber To” Might Be the Greatest Movie of All-Time
(Source) “Report: Cam Neely Accepts Role as Sea Bass in ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Sequel
Retired hockey players seem to never lose the itch to get back on the ice and play, but Bruins legend Cam Neely is returning to a different passion: acting.
According to ScreenCrush.com and JimCarreyOnline.com, Neely is set to reprise his role as Sea Bass in the long-awaited Dumb and Dumber sequel starring Jim Carrey and Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels.
The sequel to the 1994 comedy hit has been rumored to be in production for years, but only recently did Carrey and Daniels make their involvement known publicly via Twitter.”
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels tweeted a picture from the set of Dumb and Dumber To earlier this week, and I don’t think it’s possible for a human being to be more excited for a movie than I am for this movie. Now it seems Cam Neely will reprise his role as Sea Bass, Milan Lucic could conceivably play his son and we’ll finally get to see Fraida Feltcher in the flesh, courtesy of Kathleen Turner. The Oscars better create a “Best Movie of All-Time” award by 2015 because Dumb and Dumber To is going to deserve it.
-Ryan
