Matt Reeves Directs Planet Of The Apes Sequel

Cloverfield director Matt Reeves has won the race to direct  Planet Of The Apes sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for 20th Century Fox.

Rupert Wyatt the director of Rise of the Planet of the Apes stepped away from the project due to the studio’s ambitious plans to speed though production to have the film ready for cinemas by May 2014. The situation has much in common withGary Ross and The Huger Games, where despite a successful and well received first effort the director stepped away from the franchise citing similar concerns.

The studio will now be hoping to push ahead with production to avoid the danger that people might forget just how good Andy Serkis is at pretending to be a monkey.

All You Need Is Kill Official Synopsis

All You Need Is Kill, Doug Liman’s forthcoming sci-fi film now has a detailed plot synopsis and an official release date of 14 March 2014. The film stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton and Charlotte Riley. You can read the whole thing for yourself below:

“The story unfolds in a near future in which a hive-like alien race, called Mimics, have hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, shredding great cities to rubble and leaving millions of human casualties in their wake. No army in the world can match the speed, brutality or seeming prescience of the weaponized Mimic fighters or their telepathic commanders. But now the world’s armies have joined forces for a last stand offensive against the alien horde, with no second chances.

“Lt. Col. Bill Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and then dropped – untrained and ill-equipped – into what amounts to little more than a suicide mission. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an Alpha down with him. But, impossibly, he awakens back at the beginning of the same hellish day, and is forced to fight and die again… and again. Direct physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop – dooming him to live out the same brutal combat over and over.

“But with each pass, Cage becomes tougher, smarter, and able to engage the Mimics with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Blunt), who has laid waste to more Mimics than anyone on Earth. As Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated battle becomes an opportunity to find the key to annihilating the alien invaders and saving the Earth.”

 

Thor Sequel Explores All Nine Realms

Marvel’s upcoming Thor sequel Thor: The Dark World already has a cast that includes Christopher Ecclestone and Lost star Adewale Akinuoye-Agbaje; alongside returning stars  Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo and Kat Dennings. Now reports are beginning to circulate that the next adventure of the god-like hammer wielding warrior will explore the full array of fantastical worlds from the popular comic series.

A Russian website claims that the new film won’t be confined to Earth and Thor’s home world Asgard but will explore all of the Nine Realms that Thor is said to be guardian of.

“The film promises to cover not just the Earth and Asgard but the entire Nine Realms. The studio hopes that Game Of Thrones director Alan Taylor has the experience to build upon the fantasy of the series.”

For those unfamiliar with the original comics, those nine world’s include Jotunheim, Svartalheim, Alfeim, Hel, Muspelheim, Nidavellir and Vanaheim, Asgard and of course Earth.

Whilst there’s certainly some logic behind Marvel’s choice of the accomplished Game Of Thrones director to guide Thor’s next increasingly fantastical adventure, it remains to be seen just how extensively the film does explore all nine worlds. It’s perhaps more likely despite the apparent speculation that to least some of them may be left a little more mysterious.

As always Marvel has a constant eye on inevitable sequels and it’s perhaps unlikely they’d want to cram the entire Thor universe into just one film. Thor: The Dark World will arrive in UK cinemas on 8 November 2013.

Frankenweenie World Premiere Pictures

The World Premiere of Disney’s Frankenweenie, from acclaimed Director Tim Burton, took place at the El Capitan Theatre in LA last night. The white carpet saw Puppyrazzi in the media pens – in homage to the black and white film’s star – Sparky the dog. Key voice cast and filmmakers attending included Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Winona Ryder, Director Tim Burton and Composer Danny Elfman.

Frankenweenie, is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

Frankenweenie has its European Premiere as the Opening Night of the BFI London Film Festival in London on 10th October.

Check out our Gallery of Pictures below from the Red Carpet World Premiere:

 

Victoria Justice Victorious Interview

Victoria Justice the beautiful star of Victorious, the wildly popular Nickelodeon TV series following the musical exploits of singing sensation Tori Vega, sat down with Red Carpet News TV for a lovely chat before she met delighted fans in London last weekend. Victoria spent many hours signing autographs for hundred of young fans at the Holloway Road Argos store, but first she spoke to us about just what her loyal and devoted fans mean to her.

Victoria is currently finishing the third and final season of Victorious and admitted that at 19 years old she now feel like it’s time to move on to other things. Victoria confirmed there’s no plans for a special or movie after the end of this last series. However did admit she wouldn’t rule out perhaps reprising her role as Tori Vega for a cameo in new spin-off series  Sam & Cat, alongside Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande.

Victoria talks a little bit about her new feature film Fun Size, a Halloween adventure co-starring Chelsea Handler and Johnny Knoxville. She also leaves us with a special message for all her fans around the world.