Harrison Ford Back For Bladerunner Sequel
After years of hesitant uncertainty, Harrison Ford is officially confirmed as reprising his role of replicant hunting police officer Rick Deckard in the forthcoming Bladerunner sequel.
The original 1982 film loosely based on Philip K Dick’s short novel Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep has become widely accepted as an enigmatic cult classic and one of the most significant and influential films in the sci-fi genre.
The original film directed by Ridley Scott has existed in various versions and prompted intense debate about an enigmatic ending which seemingly left audiences to decide whether Deckard was in fact himself an andorid replicant just like those he had been assigned to ‘retire’.
The new film based on a original idea by Ridley Scott will be written by Hampton Fancher, who co-wrote the original screenplay. Presumably the return of Ford as an aged Deckard will finally put rest of the idea he may have been a replicant. Prisoners director Denis Villeneuve is also reportedly in talks to direct.
In a join statement the sequel’s producers said:
“We are honoured that Harrison is joining us on this journey. Hampton and Michael, with Sir Ridley Scott, have crafted a uniquely potent and faithful sequel to one of the most universally celebrated films of all time, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with this amazing, creative team.”
Stephen Merchant To Make West End Debut
The Office and Hello Ladies star Stephen Merchant continues to expand his horizon beyond being Ricky Gervais partner in crime, as he’s now set to make his West End debut this summer in The Mentalists at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre.
The play is written by Richard Bean, best known for his recent award winning success with One Man, Two Guvnors. Merchant will star alongside Gavin and Stacey star Steffan Rhodri, with the pair playing two friends dealing with the frustrations of working men battling against the world.
Stephen Merchant has long been the somewhat under-appreciated partner of Ricky Gervais, co-writing The Office, Extras and Life’s Too Short. Having most recently starred in the Hello Ladies TV Movie it’s encouraging to see the towering British comic continue to spread his wings.
Frozen Fever Short Film First Look
Frozen fans can enjoy their first glimpse of the new Frozen Fever short film that will screen before Disney’s new big screen version of Cinderella which hits cinemas next month. The teaser below shows that big sister Elsa, Kristoff and everyone’s favorite warm weather loving snowman Olaf are having lots of fun planning birthday celebrations for Princess Anna. So let it play… and enjoy
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Brit Awards 2015 Winners List
Last night some of the best music acts from around the world descended on London to celebrate, collect trophies and mostly laugh at Madonna getting yanked cruelly offstage by her own cape. As expected recent Grammys victor Sam Smith collected a couple of awards, with fellow Brit star Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith, Foo Fighters and Taylor Swift also collecting top honours.
A full list of winners at this year’s Brit Awards, held at London’s O2 Arena below:
British male solo artist: Ed Sheeran
British female solo artist: Paloma Faith
British group: Royal Blood
British breakthrough act: Sam Smith
Critics’ Choice: James Bay
British single: Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
British album of the year: Ed Sheeran – X
British artist video of the year: One Direction – You and I
Global success award: Sam Smith
International male solo artist: Pharrell Williams
International female solo artist: Taylor Swift
International group: Foo Fighters
British producer of the year: Paul Epworth
Jessica Chastain Joins The Huntsman Cast
Jessica Chastain has joined Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt and Chris Hemswoth in the Snow White and The Huntsman spin off The Huntsman.
It’s not yet clear which character Chastain will play, but it has been confirmed that the film will be a prequel, exploring how Theron’s villainous Queen Ravenna and Chris Hemsworth’s Huntsman first encountered each other.
Needless to say the absence of star Kristen Stewart as Snow White seemed fairly inevitable as the studio reluctantly sought to pursue a potentially lucrative franchise whilst distancing itself from the controversy surrounding their lead actress and Director Rupert Sanders.
Sanders has also been replaced, with the first films Oscar nominated visual effects artist Cedric Nicolas-Troyan assuming directorial duties this time.
The film is set for a release date of 22nd April 2016, with details no doubt becoming clearer as production progresses.