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Leonardo DiCaprio To Star In Mel Gibson’s Viking Movie
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Leonardo DiCaprio will star in Mel Gibson’s untitled period drama about Viking culture. This will be DiCaprio’s first picture with Gibson.
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Gibson will direct from the script by William Monahan.
The principals confirmed the project but would not divulge many details. DiCaprio, who has long been fascinated by Viking culture, will play one in a storyline that will be as unsparing as Gibson’s other period directing efforts, “Braveheart,” “The Passion of the Christ” and “Apocalypto.” [Variety]
“This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry’s finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill,” producer Graham King said in a statement.
Production is expected to begin in fall 2010.
DiCaprio just completed the Christopher Nolan-directed “Inception” and will next be seen in the Martin Scorsese-directed “Shutter Island.”
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Avatar – in 3D
16 hours ago
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Avatar
Directed by: James Cameron
Cast: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi
Running Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: December 18, 2009
Plot: In 2154, A marine (Worthington) who is now a paraplegic, goes to the distant planet of Pandora. It’s inhabited by the Na’vi, a humanoid race with their own language and culture. The marine and scientists must gain their trust, otherwise it could mean war.
Who’S It For? Teenage boys, and those who love where 3D technology is going. This isn’t a film for old folks.
Expectations: I knew a little, and only saw a little of the previews heading into this film. Expectations are an odd thing here because I’ve been told this should be jaw-dropping and a huge advancement on 3D technology. So if it doesn’t accomplish that goal, is it a failure no matter what?
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Viking Conquerer (Photos)
17 December 2009 10:02 AM, PST
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When you think rugged Viking warrior, you probably don't think Leonardo DiCaprio, but Mel Gibson has selected DiCaprio to star in his upcoming Nordic epic, which will begin shooting in the Fall of 2010. If it's anything close to the likes of Gibson's Braveheart, Apocalypto, or Passion of the Christ, you can expect to see a half-naked Leo creating viking carnage with a bloody sword of freedom.
We at Celebuzz were so excited about the prospect of "Leo Erikson, Nordic Conquerer", that we couldn't help but take an early whack at what the fair-haired DiCaprio might look like as a movie
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Gibson, DiCaprio Teaming for Viking Drama
17 December 2009 4:28 AM, PST
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Mel Gibson and Leonardo DiCaprio are teaming for an untitled period drama about Viking culture. William Monahan (The Departed) is writing the script and will produce.
If the thought of that trio working together doesn’t excite you, imagine Leo swinging a massive axe while pillaging and wearing a horned helm in an epic Braveheart-style battle. Or, since I don’t have a picture of that, here’s an image of a viking versus a shark to pique your interest.
Variety confirmed the story, but wasn’t able to get further details on where this epic viking tale is headed. They did promise it “will be as unsparing as Gibson’s other period directing efforts.” Might I suggest into the ocean? Because Outlander meets Jaws sounds pretty great right now…
Gibson’s last directorial outing was in 2006 with Apocalypto. He then took a hiatus from Hollywood following a drunken,
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DiCaprio to join Gibson's Viking drama
16 December 2009 7:54 PM, PST
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Leonardo DiCaprio will star in an untitled period drama about Viking culture to be directed by Mel Gibson. According to Variety, William Monahan is writing the script.Graham King will produce with Gibson and Tim Headington in a co-production of King.s Gk Films and Gibson.s Icon Prods. Shooting is expected to begin in fall 2010 after Gibson has completed his starring role in the action drama "How I Spent My Summer Vacation." No plot details have been revealed but the film is expected to be as graphically realistic as Gibson.s previous films "Braveheart," "The Passion of the Christ" and "Apocalypto."
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Mel Gibson To Go On 'Summer Vacation'
15 December 2009 5:25 PM, PST
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Mel Gibson will star in "How I Spent My Summer Vacation," based on a screenplay he wrote. It's described as an action drama.
"Summer Vacation" centers on a career criminal who gets caught by Mexican authorities and is sent to a drug- and crime-filled prison, where he learns how to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.Though "Summer Vacation" would seem a natural fit for Gibson to helm, he is passing the torch to his protege Adrian Grunberg, who was first a.d. on "Apocalypto." Stacy Perskie, who was second a.d. on the Mayan thriller, will produce "Summer Vacation."Gibson’s Icon Prods., which financed "Apocalypto," is putting up the coin for "Summer Vacation." Gibson has been quietly scouting locations south of the border for nearly a year and will start shooting the pic in March in San Diego and Mexico’s Veracruz state, which provided the backdrop for "Apocalypto.
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Mel Gibson’s Prison Flick Update
15 December 2009 4:32 AM, PST
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We only yesterday reported Mel Gibson’s Viking project with Leonardo DiCaprio, but news of his mysterious Mexico-set prison drama have surfaced via Variety. It has been announced Mel will be starring (and not directing) in How I Spent My Summer Vacation. If that sounds like a romantic comedy – it isn’t. It may have a disarming title, but the film is an action-drama, in which Gibson plays a criminal who is sent down and put away in a Mexican prison where he befriends a nine year-old boy. This sounds a little familiar to the man’s directorial debut, The Man Without A Face.
Production begins in March. In the past year and only last week, too, Gibson has been spotted in the Veracruz region of Mexico on a location recce. The film is shooting in a real prison. Adrian Grunberg, first A.D. on ‘Apocalypto’, is directing.
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- Martyn Conterio
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Mel Gibson to Tell Audiences How I Spent My Summer Vacation
15 December 2009 1:42 AM, PST
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Variety reports that Mel Gibson will next star in the action drama How I Spent My Summer Vacation, which is based off a screenplay he wrote. The film, “centers on a career criminal who gets caught by Mexican authorities and is sent to a drug- and crime-filled prison, where he learns how to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.” The secret to survival? Never drop the soap and no cookies in bed.
Gibson has only written two other screenplays in his career and they’re both films he directed: Apocalypto and The Passion of the Christ. However, he has no plans to direct Summer Vacation, but will direct Leonardo DiCaprio in a Viking movie we reported on yesterday. Adrian Grunberg, Gibson’s First Assistant Director on Apocalypto, will take the helm on Summer Vacation with Stacy Perskie, Apocalypto’s Second Ad, producing.
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Gibson to Share His 'Summer Vacation'
14 December 2009 9:45 PM, PST
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Say what you will about Mel Gibson’s personal behavior at times, but the man’s got a serious work ethic. Along with signing on to direct a Viking drama featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Gibson will write and star in How I Spent My Summer Vacation, a prison actioner to be financed by the actor’s Icon Productions.
According to Variety, Summer Vacation will center around a career criminal who gets caught by Mexican law enforcement authorities and sentenced to a drug and crime-filled prison. There, the character learns how to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.
This will be Gibson’s first screenplay since Apocalypto, and although he has an Oscar under his belt for helming 1995’s Braveheart, Summer Vacation will be directed by Adrian Grunberg, who served as first assistant director on Gibson’s Mayan adventure film. Stacy Perskie, who was second assistant director on Apocalypto, is set to produce.
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Mel Gibson and Leonardo DiCaprio Set for Viking Pic
14 December 2009 5:16 PM, PST
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Leonardo DiCaprio will star with Mel Gibson. who has also signed on to direct an untitled period drama about Viking culture based on a script from William Monahan.
The principals confirmed the project but would not divulge many details. DiCaprio, who has long been fascinated by Viking culture, will play one in a storyline “that will be as unsparing” as Gibson’s other period directing efforts, Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto.
“This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry’s finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this with Mel, Leo and Bill,” producer Graham King said in a statement.
I have become fans of both actors and are really looking forward to this film as Gibson track record as a director is good and DiCaprio hasn’t made a bad film in awhile. We look forward
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Mel Gibson Team for Viking Movie
14 December 2009 4:39 PM, PST
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No, Leonardo DiCaprio and Mel Gibson won't be making a movie about the Minnesota Vikings' Cinderella season. Instead, the two Hollywood powerhouses are joining forces for an untitled period film about Viking culture. Yup, those Vikings.
Variety tells us that Mel Gibson will direct the movie and Leonardo DiCaprio will star. As of right now, the plan is to push the film into production next fall. With DiCaprio in the lead role, this will be the first Gibson-directed film to star a big-name actor (aside from the films that starred Gibson himself, like Braveheart and The Man Without a Face). It also comes with a pretty solid team behind the scenes, as William Monahan (The Departed) wrote the script, and Graham King (The Departed) is producing.
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Gibson, DiCaprio to Make a Viking Epic
14 December 2009 1:08 PM, PST
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Mel Gibson has a couple new projects in the works. First, Production Weekly Tweeted this morning that he'll star in How I Spent My Summer Vacation for director Adrian Grunberg. I didn't expect Mad Mel to go back in front of the camera so soon, especially since he openly expressed how acting for the first time in years (in next spring's Edge of Darkness) wasn't all that satisfying.
The other news, from Variety, is bigger and potentially better: Gibson will direct Leonardo DiCaprio in an upcoming period piece. Given Mel's history with directing movies set in the distant past (Braveheart, Passion of the Christ, and Apocalypto were all good films, and each one was different), this seems like a great pairing. Throw in writer william Monahan, and it's no wonder producer Graham King said, "This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry's finest cinematic talent, and
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Leonardo Knows a Thing or Two About the Lakers, Vikings
14 December 2009 11:30 AM, PST
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Leonardo DiCaprio found himself in familiar territory on Friday as he checked out a Lakers game from the front row. He's one of the most well-known fans of the team and celebrity sports afficionados of the year. Leo loves his basketball, but he has his day job to thank for the sweet seats and next up he's apparently in talks with Mel Gibson to star in a Braveheart-esque movie about Vikings that would start filming next Fall. Until then, though, Leo might soon have a familiar face sitting with him courtside if rumors about his rekindling a romance with Bar Refaeli prove to be true.
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Gibson And DiCaprio Possibly Teaming For Viking Movie
14 December 2009 10:00 AM, PST
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According to Variety, the movie likely to be Mel Gibson’s next directorial effort will be a viking story, written by William Monahan (The Departed, Kingdom of Heaven), and starring once and future heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio. It’s really early in the process to be saying this – as Gibson is finishing up The Beaver with Jodie Foster, and DiCaprio just finished principal photography on Christopher Nolan’s Inception – but I got pretty excited when I read the headline to the story.
Of course, I initially had hoped that maybe Gibson was going to star in the movie as well, but he’s done well enough with the period movies where he was just behind the camera (Apocalypto). Monahan, has been on a steady role since breaking in, with KoH being his first credited feature writing gig. He also scripted the soon to be released Martin Campbell, Mel Gibson starring movie Edge of Darkness.
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Leo Gets Some Horns
14 December 2009 8:52 AM, PST
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Having just finished filming Christopher Nolan's Inception, Leonardo DiCaprio already has his next project lined up -- a Viking movie.
According to Variety, DiCaprio is set to star in the period drama, which Mel Gibson will direct and co-produce with Graham King and Tim Headington. Filming will begin in autumn 2010.
The film will reportedly be on par with Gibson's past projects, such as Braveheart and The Passion of the Christ, in terms of on-screen violence and brutality.
Said King, "This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry’s finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill."
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Mel Gibson Directing Leonardo DiCaprio
14 December 2009 3:29 AM, PST
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Mel Gibson is set to direct a film about Viking culture. The film, as of yet untitled, will be a period drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and written by William Monahan. Production is set to begin sometime in autumn 2010.
According to Variety, DiCaprio has long been fascinated by Viking culture and is expected to star as one in a film expected to be as emotionally charged as Gibson's others; Braveheart, The Passion Of The Christ and Apocalypto.
Producer Graham King told Variety: "This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry's finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill."
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DiCaprio tackles Vikes
14 December 2009 1:11 AM, PST
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While in the NFL, the Vikings have proven to be difficult to tackle, it hasn't been much of an issue for Hollywood. Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to star in an untitled Viking movie for director Mel Gibson. Sorry Minnesotans, this isn't a tale about the Purple People Eaters but instead a story about classic Viking lore, similar to what Gibson did with Braveheart. William Monahan, who won an Oscar for writing the DiCaprio starrer The Departed, is currently working on the script.
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DiCaprio, Gibson collaborate on Viking movie
14 December 2009 12:16 AM, PST
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Leonardo DiCaprio as a Viking. Directed by Mel Gibson. With a screenplay by the Oscar-winner of The Departed. Ok, I'm in.
Variety breaks word today of a new movie project involving these three men and producer Graham King. As the trade magazine rightly points out, King is the connecting link that united all three players: Gibson stars in the soon-to-be-released Edge of Darkness, produced by Graham King; DiCaprio starred in The Departed, another King-produced movie; and William Monahan, the screenwriter in question, wrote Departed as well as directed London Boulevard, another film that King produced. As they say in any business, it's who you know that gets you the deal.
The as-yet untitled Viking film will be another period piece, a genre that Gibson seems particularly adept at handling; he won Best Director and Best Picture honors for Braveheart as well as made $300 million dollars domestic for The Passion of the Christ.
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Mel Gibson to Direct Leonardo DiCaprio in Untitled Viking Movie
13 December 2009 11:05 PM, PST
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BFDealmemo Reports that Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to star in a Viking movie directed by Mel Gibson. No, I did not just Mad Lib up this news. Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan (The Departed) will handle the script but nothing much is known about the project other than it involves Vikings and according to the report, “will be as unsparing as Gibson’s other period directing efforts Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ, and Apocalypto.” I like how Variety uses the word “unsparing” to mean “gruesome to the point of fetishistic.” Bfd concludes their report by saying that DiCaprio will probably do a movie before this Viking tale, and I think that’s great because it will give Gibson the opportunity to pre-viz all the rape and pillaging.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Starring in Mel Gibson's New Viking Epic
13 December 2009 9:43 PM, PST
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Remember that mysterious Mel Gibson movie that will be shooting at a prison in Veracruz, Mexico? Well, according to Variety, Leonardo DiCaprio will star in Gibson's new untitled period drama about Viking culture. The script is being written by Oscar winner William Monahan (The Departed, Body of Lies, Edge of Darkness). The people in charge confirmed the project but would not divulge many details. DiCaprio, who has long been fascinated by Viking culture, will play one in a storyline that will be as "unsparing" as Gibson's other period directing efforts: Braveheart, Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto. This sounds pretty cool.
"This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry's finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill,” producer Graham King said in a statement after the principals confirmed the project to Variety. Shooting is
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