Ben Affleck set for Bunker Hill
Fresh from the considerable Oscar triumph of Argo, Ben Affleck is set to return to the comforting violence of Boston for his next film. Pearl Street Films has acquired the rights to historical non-fiction book Bunker Hill A City, A Siege, A Revolution, with Argo writer Chris Terrio set to adapt it into a screenplay for Affleck’s directorial pleasure.
Affleck is currently busy adapting the novel Live By Night by Dennis Lehane but is expected to make Bunker Hill after that, dramatically documenting the events that led to the American Revolution.
Hansel & Gretel Get Witch Hunting Sequel
Despite a muted critical reaction Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters is getting a sequel, due in large part to a suspiciously successful $150 million box office haul across Europe. The combination of Gemma Arterton, Jeremy Renner, Leather, CGI Blood and misplaced American accents proved more popular internationally.
Will Ferrell and Adam Mckay will apparently return to produce the sequel, though it’s yet to be officially announced whether or not Arterton and Renner will star again. It’s hard to imagine there’d be much point in making a Hansel and Gretel film without Hansel or Gretel.
Full Cast Interviews below as a bonus:
Guardians of The Galaxy Casts Drax
Chris Pratt was recently cast as heroic lead Star-Lord in Marvels upcoming space franchise Guardians of the Galaxy, now they’ve added the colossal presence of former wrestler Dave Baustista to the cast.
The impressively muscle-bound actor is set to play Drax the Destroyer a hulking green sword wielding hero. Baustista’s memorable appearance in recent kung fu fantasy effort The Man With The Iron Fists was likely a deciding factor in securing him the part.
Drax The Destroyer will join the likes of Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon in tackling Thanos, the inter-galactic villain briefly introduced during the closing credits of The Avengers.
Oliver! 1968 Musical Cast Interviews
At the Memorabilia fan event in Birmingham Red Carpet News spoke to the cast of classic 1968 musical film Oliver! We talked exclusively to stars Mark Lester (Oliver Twist), Shani Wallis (Nancy) and Ron Moody (Fagan) about just what made the classic film so beloved and timeless. They share their memories of the production and their messages for fans for the film all over the world today.
The film was nominated for 11 Oscars at the 41st Academy Awards and won six, including for Best Film and Best Director for Carol Reed. Based on the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist, the film like the stage production featured music and lyrics by Lionel Bart.
Video Interviews Below:
G.I. Joe Retaliation Seoul Premiere Pictures
Check out a gallery of pictures below from the Seoul Premiere of blockbuster action sequel G.I. Joe Retaliation ahead of the UK premeire in London on 18th March. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Park, Channing Tatum and Bruce Willis.
