SNEAK PEEK
February 24, 2006
The Weinstein Co. will produce the upcoming supernatural horror feature "Evilseek', to be written and directed by Wayne "Running Scared" Kramer.
Thomas "The Punisher" Jane will play a cop who becomes frustrated with a case, then kills himself to escape the anguish.
Unfortunately there is no rest for the wicked as the cop finds himself resurrected by 'dark forces' in order to continue his crime-stopping mission, complete with an extra added 'zeal'.
The character must also deal with the 'agony' of a nagging ex-wife, promiscuous teen daughter and dominating female partner.
The Weinsteins plan to shoot "Evilseek" this fall 2006.
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Thursday, February 23, 2006
Craig Gets Shaken And Stirred For "Casino Royale" ...
SNEAK PEEK
Various stories on the web are circulating regarding actor Daniel Craig and the filming of James Bond 21 "Casino Royale":
According to the UK's Sunday Mirror, Craig lost two front teeth during his first fight scene on the set of "Casino Royale".
The 37-year old actor was filming in Prague when the stunt went wrong.
As the shaken star reportedly staggered backwards clutching his bleeding mouth, studio cameramen thought it was a brilliant piece of acting, then quickly realized Craig was really hurt.
His injuries were so extensive that local dentists could not treat him and his personal dentist was flown out from London for emergency surgery to the Czech capital.
Dr. Rod McNeil, based in London's Cavendish Square, fixed caps to Craig's shattered teeth then flew back to Britain.
The actor has now been given six 'gumshields' and told to wear them while filming further scenes at Prague's Barrandov Studios.
Then, according to Life Style Extra (UK), Craig apparently stunned Eon producers when he admitted at the last minute he was unable to drive 007's classic car.
Filmmakers had transported Bond's original Aston Martin DB5 to the Bahamas to shoot scenes for "Casino Royale".
Craig confessed he didn't have a license to drive the manual car.
"I don't do gears," he said.
An insider is quoted in Britain's Daily Star newspaper as saying: "They've started shooting here and are using the old DB5, which is absolutely sensational. It was shipped over and was ready to go but then we found out he can't drive a manual car.
"So we have had to adapt it so it's like an automatic. You don't expect that with James Bond, to be honest."
Last year, Craig admitted he is struggling to overcome his biggest fear to play Bond - he's terrified of guns.
Then, according to Total Film, someone who doesn’t seem so thrilled with the selection of Eva Green to play 'Vesper Lynd' is "Casino Royale" script doctor Paul Haggis.
The site reports that after collecting his BAFTA award, the "Crash" director, standing alongside actress Thandie Newton, said, "I think we all know who I was rooting for" and nodded his head towards Newton.
Apparenty Thandie shrugged her shoulders and admitted: "That ship has sailed I’m afraid..."
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
CW Hooks Hartley To Play TV "Aquaman" ...
SNEAK PEEK
The CW network's "Aquaman" project, titled "Mercy Reef" has netted a new leading man.
In a major recasting, actor Justin Hartley has been hired to play 'A.C. Curry', aka 'Aquaman' in the upcoming pilot.
Hartley replaces actor Will Toale, who originally was cast as the lead when the pilot was ordered up by The WB.
Hartley joins Ving "Pulp Fiction" Rhames who plays 'Atlantean' lighthouse keeper 'McCaffery', and "Smallville" beauty Denise Quinones, as fighter pilot 'Rachel Starling'.
"Mercy Reef" starts production mid-March in Florida.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Swank The new Muse For Guerlain
SNEAK PEEK
February 21, 2006
Maison Guerlain has signed actress Hilary Swank to a 3-year contract as company spokesperson for a new fragrance to be launched September 2006.
In recent years, Guerlain has turned to its historical values to attract customers in search of more refined and more contemporary luxury.
Recent successful launches of 'L'instant de Guerlain', 'Kiss Kiss' lipstick and 'Orchidee Imperiale' skincare cream, along with the reopening of a boutique on the Champs- lysees, are proof of the company's new momentum.
"Guerlain expands its international presence by associating its name with a muse," the company said.
"More than just a face, Guerlain searched for a personality and character embodying the Guerlain spirit. Both a muse and a spokesperson, Hilary Swank will inspire...Hilary is bold and confident, yet full of emotion and truly genuine. It is this remarkable spirit that appealed to the directors of Guerlain."
Swank, will present at the 78th Academy Awards ceremony March 5th.
In addition to the Oscar for her performance as 'Brandon Teena' in "Boys Don't Cry", Swank won the Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actress in a Drama'. She then appeared in supporting roles opposite Cate Blanchett and Keanu Reeves in Sam Raimi's "The Gift" and opposite Al Pacino and Robin Williams in Christopher Nolan's "Insomnia".
Swank recently starred as 'Alice Paul' in HBO's "Iron Jawed Angels" and honoured with both SAG and Golden Globe nominations.
Swank was most recently seen starring opposite Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby", winning a second Academy Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role'.
She will next be seen in a supporting role opposite Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett in Brian De Palma's "Black Dahlia" and starring in "The Reaping" for Warner Brothers.
Swank is currently shooting "Freedom Writers", the true story of Long Beach schoolteacher, Erin Gruwell.
Ladies First For "Y-The Last Man" ...
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Vertigo Comics' title "Y-THE LAST MAN", continues in development as a feature film.
Premise of the story is set in the summer of 2002, when a plague of unknown origin destroys every fully developed mammal on earth with a 'Y' chromosome - with the exception of amateur escape artist 'Yorick Brown' and his male monkey companion 'Ampersand'.
The male 'gendercide' annihilates 48% of the global population, or approximately 2.9 billion men.
Mindful of his unique status in the new world order, Yorick undertakes a continent spanning quest to find his missing exchange student girlfriend, trapped somewhere in Australia.
Along the way he meets a variety of women, each with their own voracious agenda, including a combat soldier, a congresswoman, and one of the planet's premier bio-engineers.
Debuting July 2002, "Y-The Last Man" was created by writer Brian K. Vaughan, artist Pia Guerra, inker José Marzan, Jr. and cover artist J.G. Jones.
Vertigo Comics' title "Y-THE LAST MAN", continues in development as a feature film.Premise of the story is set in the summer of 2002, when a plague of unknown origin destroys every fully developed mammal on earth with a 'Y' chromosome - with the exception of amateur escape artist 'Yorick Brown' and his male monkey companion 'Ampersand'.
The male 'gendercide' annihilates 48% of the global population, or approximately 2.9 billion men.
Mindful of his unique status in the new world order, Yorick undertakes a continent spanning quest to find his missing exchange student girlfriend, trapped somewhere in Australia.
Along the way he meets a variety of women, each with their own voracious agenda, including a combat soldier, a congresswoman, and one of the planet's premier bio-engineers.
Debuting July 2002, "Y-The Last Man" was created by writer Brian K. Vaughan, artist Pia Guerra, inker José Marzan, Jr. and cover artist J.G. Jones.
Take A Look At "A Scanner Darkly" ...
February 21, 2006
Premise of the rotoscope-animated feature "A Scanner Darkly", focuses on 'Bob Arctor', a detective and user/dealer of the narcotic 'Substance D'.
Arctor's personality begins to fragment as a result of his constant use of the illegal drug.
"A Scanner Darkly" is a production of Warner Independant Pictures, Thousand Words and Section 8 Ltd .
Starring Keanu Reeves,Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder and Robert Downey Jr., "A Scanner Darkly" was adapted for the screen by writer/director Richard Linklater, produced by Tommy Pallotta, Jonah Smith, Erwin Stoff, Anne Walker-McBay and Palmer West. Executive Producers are John Sloss and Steven Soderbergh, with animation supervised by Bob Sabiston.
Based on the novel by author Philip K. Dick, "A Scanner Darkly" was revered by Dick as a deeply personal novel and the film has been made with the co-operation and approval of his estate.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Quinones Splashes Down On Aquaman's "Mercy Reef" ...
SNEAK PEEKFebruary 18, 2006
Actress Denise Quinones, a recent guest star on "Smallville", has now joined the cast of the CW Network's "Aquaman" television pilot.
The pilot title is now "Mercy Reef".
Quinones will play a Navy Top Gun pilot and Aquaman's love interest.
25-year old Quinones, winner of the 'Miss Universe' title in 2001, portrayed the character 'Maya' in the "Smallville" episode "Vengeance."
Actor Ving "Pulp Fiction" Rhames, recently seen as an updated TV "Kojak" will play 'McCaffrey', originally from 'Atlantis', now a lighthouse keeper at 'Atlas Point', familiar with creatures unknown to man, that inhabit the ocean's dark waters.
Production of "Mercy Reef" starts mid-March 2006 in Florida.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Suit Yourself As "Batman" or "The Rocketeer" ...
SNEAK PEEK
February 18, 2006
Hollywood Auction 24
The next auction of rare Hollywood memorabilia by Profiles In History is scheduled for Friday, March 31, 2006 in Beverly Hills.
Auction highlights include:
Screen-used costume of the "Rocketeer" from The Rocketeer
Original filming miniature of the "Alien Queen" used in Aliens
Star Trek: The Original Series William Shatner "Captain Kirk" parallel universe tunic used in the classic episode "Mirror Mirror"
Star Trek: The Original Series Klingon Battle Cruiser filming model
Star Trek: The Original Series screen-used "Gorn" mask used in the classic episode "Arena"
Star Trek: The Original Series Klingon Disruptor weapon
The Tom Jung Collection including the original concept art for The Empire Strikes Back Style B poster
Archive of original Cinefantastique cover art from the Estate of Fred Clark including the trade-mark art by Vincent Di Fate of "Klaatu" and "Gort" from The Day the Earth Stood Still
Original rare one-sheet poster of Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus (1928)
George Clooney hero costume from Batman & Robin
"Road To Perdition" Writer Developing "Captain America" ...
SNEAK PEEK
February 18, 2006
According to reports, screenwriter David "Road To Perdition" Self is currently working on a treatment for the developing Paramount/Marvel feature film production "Captain America."
Self has previously scripted screenplays for other upcoming Marvel features including "Namor: The Sub-Mariner" and "Deathlok: The Demolisher".
The new "Captain America" film has been slated for a 2009 theatrical release.
"Superman Returns" Fashion Taking Off ...
SNEAK PEEK
February 17, 2006
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with Priorities, a division of StefiT Inc., will produce a line of tees, tanks, thermals and zip hoodies inspired by DC Comic characters 'Superman', 'Supergirl', 'Lois Lane', 'Wonder Woman' and 'Batman'.
The items, embellished with Swarovski rhinestones are contemporary fashion, yet have the classic look of the comics, according to both companies. The line features pieces for both men and women, as well as tween boys and girls.
A highlight of the collection is a tank with the S-Shield logo, inspired by the upcoming film "Superman Returns".
Retail prices of the collection range from $48-$150.
The line will be seen at the MAGIC show in Las Vegas, February 21-24, and appear in department/specialty boutiques April 2006.
The Latest Casting From "Casino Royale" ...
SNEAK PEEK
February 16, 2006
Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc, and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that actress Eva Green has now been cast to play 'Vesper Lynd' opposite Daniel Craig in "Casino Royale".
Actor Jeffrey Wright has also joined the cast as 'Felix Leiter', with Mads Mikkelsen as 'Le Chiffre'.
"Casino Royale" reunites Wilson and Broccoli with Martin Campbell, who directed 1995's "GoldenEye".
The MGM/Columbia Pictures production began shooting in January and will be released worldwide November 17, filmed on location in the Czech Republic, Bahamas, Italy and the UK. "... Eva is one of France's most accomplished young actresses, now receiving international acclaim," said Eon.
"She brings to the complex role of 'Vesper' an exciting combination of enigmatic and seductive beauty. Likewise Mads has such a compelling onscreen presence and his riveting performances in 'Open Hearts' and 'Adam's Apples' convinced both us and director Martin Campbell that he was ideal for the role of 'Le Chiffre'."
Neal Purvis and Robert Wade wrote the screenplay of "Casino Royale", based on author Ian Fleming's first novel. Additional writing was contributed by Academy Award-nominated writer, Paul Haggis of "Crash" and "Million Dollar Baby" fame.
"Vesper is a pivotal role in 'Casino Royale' and it takes much more than beauty to make this role work," said Amy Pascal, Chairman of the Columbia Pictures Motion Picture Group.
"When you think about the great James Bond adventures, of course you think about action and espionage, but you need to have palpable sexual tension in the movie and in casting Vesper, we really needed to up the ante, because this character is very much an equal to Bond and central to our story."
Described by Bernardo Bertolucci as "so beautiful it's indecent," Eva Green was born in Paris, France, making her film debut in Bertolucci's "The Dreamers". She then starred opposite Kristin Scott Thomas and Romain Duris in Jean-Paul Salome's French-language "Arsene Lupin". In 2005 she made her Hollywood debut, starring as the female lead in Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven".
Mads Mikkelsen co-starred alongside Clive Owen and Keira Knightley in "King Arthur". Mikkelsen is also noted for his starring role in Susanne Bier's "Open Hearts".
Wright, who played doomed artist 'Jean Michel Basquiat' in "Basquiat", gave an Emmy-winning performance in HBO's miniseries "Angels in America".
The rest of the cast of "Casino Royale" include Giancarlo "Seven Beauties" Giannini as 'Mathis', Caterina Murino as 'Solonge', Simon Abkarian as 'Dimitrios', Tobias Menzies as 'Villiers', Ivana Milicevic as 'Valenka', Clemens Schik as 'Kratt', Ludger Pistor as 'Mendel' and Claudio Santamaria as 'Carlos'.
Eidos Hits On the Next "Lara Croft" ...
SNEAK PEEK
February 14, 2006
20-year old London UK model Karima Adebibe has been chosen by Eidos games as the new international face of action hero 'Lara Croft'.Karima was chosen from thousands of hopefuls, and will now embark on a gruelling training programme to prepare for the role, including an SAS survival, combat and semi automatic weapons firing course.
The actress will also receive classes in archaeology, deportment, elocution and etiquette lessons in order to portray 'Lady Lara Croft', the 11th generation Countess action hero.
Once completely trained in the ways of video gaming's leading lady, Karima will be lined up for a host of international modelling assignments, starring in TV commercials, appearing on chat shows and travelling the globe well into 2008.
"This is an incredible opportunity for me and one which I plan to grasp with both hands" said Karima.
"It's a huge challenge to follow in the footsteps of people like Nell McAndrew and Angelina Jolie, but life is all about challenges and this is perhaps the biggest one for a model and actress."
"Karima has all the assets needed to accurately portray the world's favourite female action hero", said Matt Gorman, Brand Controller for Tomb Raider.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, "Tomb Raider" is one of the best selling videogames of all time, spun off into action figures, comic books, adventure novels and two major motion pictures. 
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