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It's a 'Win Win' Situation for Tom McCarthy
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST
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The popularity of The Visitor has surely helped secure financing for his next project -- another independent film drama titled "Win Win" which according to Pw, is due to begin filming late February in New York and New Jersey. McCarthy filmed The Station Agent in several parts of the garden state. Look for more details to trickle in next month. - Overture Films were all too happy with the results of writer/director Tom McCarthy's The Visitor. The socially conscious, post 9/11 commentary, lite drama starring Richard Jenkins and Hiam Abbass drew in audiences -- the film remained in theaters for a seven month stretch and accompanying 9 million dollar plus box office take. Pretty darn good for an indie pic. After appearing in Lukas Moodysson's Mammoth, Duplicity, 2012, The Lovely Bones, David Schwimmer's Trust (currently filming), it looks like McCarthy is going to begin to put the emphasis back
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Commentary: HBO Should Find Gold With 'Game Of Thrones'
16 November 2009 11:44 PM, PST
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HBO is buckling on its sword belt and smartly stepping into the realm of gritty fantasy as filming continues for their epic pilot of author George R.R. Martin.s "Game of Thrones."
Based on Martin's bestselling .A Song of Ice and Fire. novels, the series would follow the treacherous clash between royal families to secure ultimate power of the vast lands of Westeros. Royalty and knights play a perilous game of intrigue, where those gifted with unflinching resolve and a keen eye for subterfuge often conquer more than the greatest armies.
Principal photography began in late October in Northern Ireland and is now wrapping up in Morocco. Tom McCarthy, who earned accolades for his work on 2003's "The Station Agent" and 2007's "The Visitor," is directing. He's working from a script penned
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Up Blu-ray Review
6 November 2009 8:11 AM, PST
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When we first meet recently-widowed Carl Fredricksen (voiced by Ed Asner) in the new Disney/Pixar comedy adventure Up, he is about to lose his home to building developers and be forced into a retirement home by the courts following an accidental altercation. But before that happens, Carl decides to fulfill a lifelong dream he and his late wife Ellie shared, but never got to fulfill, of exploring the world. By tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl and his house liftoff and head to Paradise Falls, a secluded spot in South America.
Shortly after takeoff, Carl discovers that he is not alone: an overly optimistic 8-year-old wilderness scout named Russell (Jordan Nagai) has unintentionally stowed away on the former balloon salesman's porch. Unable to turn back, the odd couple continues south. Upon arrival, the two discover that they are not alone. They meet the once-legendary explorer . and Carl's
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'Let Me In' Adds More Cast Members + A New Promo Poster
3 November 2009 10:40 AM, PST
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In a press release, Overture Films announced the start of principal photography of Matt Reeves' Let Me In, the American adaptation of last year's acclaimed Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In. While we're not usually big on the announcements of the first day of production, this press release also revealed a new promotional poster (check it out after the jump) as well as adding Elias Koteas (Shutter Island), Cara Buono (of HBO's "The Sopranos") and Sasha Barrese (The Hangover) to a cast that already includes Richard Jenkins (The Visitor), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz (500 Days of Summer).
If you're unfamiliar with the Swedish film on which Let Me In is based, it may help to know that both films are based on a novel by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist. The story follows an alienated 12-year-old boy (Smit-McPhee) who befriends a mysterious young newcomer (Moretz
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Elias Koteas, Cara Buono, and Sasha Barrese Join Remake Let Me In; Principal Photography Begins
2 November 2009 8:21 PM, PST
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Principal Photography began today on Matt Reeves’ “Let Me In”, the remake of Tomas Alfredson’s acclaimed film, “Let the Right One In” which was an adaptation of the John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel of the same name. It’s difficult to find a fan of Alfredson’s film who is excited for this remake since the Swedish landscape is such an integral part of the film’s tone and overarching themes. Couple that with the tendency of American films to avoid ambiguity and relationships which may make audiences uncomfortable and you can see why the reception of its production is (appropriately) chilly.
But actors Elias Koteas (”Zodiac”), Cara Buono (”The Sopranos”), and Sasha Barrese (”The Hangover”) are giving the film a chance and joining stars Kodi-Smit McPhee (”The Road”), Chloe Moretz (”Kick-Ass”) and Richard Jenkins (”The Visitor”). Hit the jump for more details.
Here’s the logline of “Let Me In
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Vampire Tale, Let The Right One In Remake Begins Shooting
2 November 2009 8:00 PM, PST
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Overture films emailed me today to announce that principal photography began today on Let Me In, writer/director Matt Reeves’ adaptation of Let the Right One In, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reeves (Cloverfield) and young stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz ((500) Days of Summer) were among those on-set as filming commenced on the Hammer Films production at Albuquerque Studios. Filming will also take place in various other locations in New Mexico before returning to Albuquerque to wrap in January.
In the haunting and provocative Let Me In, an alienated 12-year-old boy (Smit-McPhee) befriends a mysterious young newcomer (Moretz) in his small New Mexico town and discovers an unconventional path to adulthood. The film is based on the bestselling vampire novel, Lat den Ratte Komma In, by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist, and is an English-language remake of the highly acclaimed Swedish film of the same name. The filmmakers
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Let Me In Starts Shooting / Casting Update
2 November 2009 5:26 PM, PST
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Matt Reeves' remake of the acclaimed film Let the Right One In, now titled after the book that film was based upon, Let Me In, has begun shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The news broke today along with a quick casting update! Dig it!
From the Press Release:
Principal photography began today on Let Me In, writer/director Matt Reeves' adaptation of Let the Right One In, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reeves (Cloverfield) and young stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz ((500) Days of Summer) were among those on-set as filming commenced on the Hammer Films production at Albuquerque Studios. Filming will also take place in various other locations in New Mexico before returning to Albuquerque to wrap in January.
In the haunting and provocative Let Me In, an alienated 12-year-old boy (Smit-McPhee) befriends a mysterious young newcomer (Moretz) in his small New Mexico town and discovers an unconventional path to adulthood.
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Elias Koteas, Cara Buono and Sasha Barrese Join Let Me In
2 November 2009 5:04 PM, PST
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Overture Films has sent out an official press release announcing that principal photography began today on Let Me In, Matt Reeves’ adaptation/remake of Let the Right On. The press release mentions a few new additions to the cast, which include Elias Koteas (Shutter Island) as the policeman, Cara Buono (Kelli Moltisanti in “The Sopranos”) as Owen’s mother and Sasha Barrese (The Hangover) as Virginia. It was previously announced that Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloe Moretz would play the leads Owen and Abby and Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) would play the guardian of “Abby”.
The release points out that "while the new film will pay respect to the original Swedish version, [the filmmakers] intend to forge a unique identity for Let Me In, placing it firmly in an American context." But we already knew this. President and CEO of Hammer Films Simon Oakes provides a quote, saying that the "The brilliance of
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Cast for 'Let the Right One In' Remake Fills Out
2 November 2009 4:24 PM, PST
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Overture and Hammer Films have officially announced the cast of Let Me In the English-language remake of Tomas Alfredson's 2008 Swedish-language hit Let the Right One In based on the best-selling novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Directed by Cloverfield helmer Matt Reeves, the adaptation centers on Owen, an alienated 12-year-old boy played by Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road), who befriends Abby, a mysterious young newcomer (Chloe Moretz) in his small New Mexico town and discovers an unconventional path to adulthood.
Rounding out the cast is Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) playing Abby's guardian, Elias Koteas (Shutter Island) as the policeman, Cara Buono ("The Sopranos") as Owen's mother and Sasha Barrese (The Hangover) as Virginia. The filmmakers note that while the new film will pay respect to the original Swedish version, they intend to forge a unique identity for Let Me In, placing it firmly in an American context.
Simon Oakes, President and CEO of Hammer Films,
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Filming Begins on Let Me In
2 November 2009 11:05 AM, PST
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Overture Films and Hammer Films announced the start of production on Let Me In, the English-language remake of the Swedish vampire tale Let the Right One In (which was adapted from John Ajvide Lindqvist's novel Lat den Ratte Komma In). Cloverfield director Matt Reeves is helming the film which will, according to Overture Films, pay respect to the original Swedish version while updating the story and placing the action in America.
Let Me In is filming in Albuquerque as well as other locations in New Mexico.
Viggo Mortensen's young co-star in The Road, Kodi Smit-McPhee, is starring as Owen, a 12 year old boy who makes friends with a newcomer to his neighborhood (played by Chloe Moretz) - a strange young girl who has a deep, dark secret. Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) plays the girl's guardian. The cast also includes Cara Buono as Owen's mother and Elias Koteas as a police officer.
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Let Me In Starts Production!
2 November 2009 10:21 AM, PST
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Principal photography began today on Let Me In, writer/director Matt Reeves' adaptation of Let the Right One in, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reeves (Cloverfield) and young stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz ((500) Days of Summer) were among those on-set as filming commenced on the Hammer Films production at Albuquerque Studios. Filming will also take place in various other locations in New Mexico before returning to Albuquerque to wrap in January.
In the haunting and provocative Let Me In, an alienated 12-year-old boy (Smit-McPhee) befriends a mysterious young newcomer (Moretz) in his small New Mexico town and discovers an unconventional path to adulthood. The film is based on the bestselling vampire novel, Lat den Ratte Komma In, by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist, and is an English-language remake of the highly acclaimed Swedish film of the same name.
The filmmakers note that while the new film will
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'Let Me In' Commences Principal Photography
1 November 2009 10:10 PM, PST
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Overture Films reports that principal photography began today on Let Me In in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Writer/director Matt Reeves' (Cloverfield) adaptation of Let the Right One In stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz ((500) Days of Summer), who were among those on-set as filming commenced on the Hammer Films production at Albuquerque Studios. Filming will also take place in various other locations in New Mexico before returning to Albuquerque to wrap in January.
In the haunting and provocative Let Me In, an alienated 12-year-old boy (Smit-McPhee) befriends a mysterious young newcomer (Moretz) in his small New Mexico town and discovers an unconventional path to adulthood. The film is based on the bestselling vampire novel, "Lat den Ratte Komma In", by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist, and is an English-language remake of the highly acclaimed Swedish film of the same name.
According to the filmmakers, the new film
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7 Directors Who Could Handle ‘Dune’
28 October 2009 5:38 PM, PDT
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With the riveting news that Peter Berg is hopping off Dune and with Paramount's search for a new director come the names Neill Blomkamp and Neil Marshall being tossed around. Clearly, Paramount is contractually obligated to hire a director named Neil (which explains why Berg probably left).
However, we here at Fsr are never content with the obvious. Instead, we'd like to throw out a few directorial talents we think could turn the new adaptation of Dune and make it something special. Hopefully, a few of the names will surprise, and you should be warned that we haven't consulted the Bene Gesserit with any of these names.
So here they are, in no particular order:
7. Martin Campbell
The Pitch: Despite not being named Neil, Campbell blew everyone away with Casino Royale. So much so that he nabbed the job directing Green Lantern, and people still don't realize he directed GoldenEye. He's
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Joss Whedon's Cabin in the Woods Pushed to 2011
12 October 2009 3:02 AM, PDT
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The Cabin in the Woods, a twisted and unusual take on the usual formula, was written by Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Serenity's Joss Whedon and directed by Cloverfield screenwriter Drew Goddard. The movie was initially set for release on February 5, 2010, but ShockTillYouDrop reports that MGM Studios has decided to push the movie back to January 14, 2011.
The good news is MGM claims the response to the movie has been "phenomenal," and will take the next six months to convert the movie into 3-D. The bad news is that Whedon fans will have to wait another year for the highly anticipated horror flick. To make matters worse, Cabin actor Brian White (Fighting) told Moviehole the movie is terrific.
He's created a new take on the "Cabin in the Woods" formula and it's incredibly funny, it's gory, and it's smart. Any genre fan is going to really, really going to love this.
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Let the Right One In Remake is Cast
5 October 2009 8:28 AM, PDT
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The Swedish vampire movie Let the Right One In was my favorite foreign film of 2008. It was gorgeously shot, the characters were well-conceived, and the acting was terrific. Like your movies with real bite? You'll like Let the Right One In. Now Hammer Films and Overture Films are putting an American spin on the tale, remaking the Swedish film (based on the bestselling book by John Ajvide Lindqvistas) as Let Me In.
Kodi Smit-McPhee (of the upcoming The Road), Chloe Moretz (from 500 Days of Summer) and Oscar-nominee Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) have been signed up to star in this new take on the vampire tale. Production is set to begin in November in New Mexico on Let Me In, with Cloverfield director Matt Reeves at the helm. Reeves also adapted the screenplay.
Smit-McPhee will play Owen, Moretz is Abby, and Jenkins takes on the main adult character ('Hakan' in Let
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Principal Cast Set for 'Let the Right One In' Remake
2 October 2009 10:14 AM, PDT
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Having already heard that Kodi Smit-McPhee from the upcoming The Road was the odds-on favorite to take the male lead in Let Me In, a little more light has been shed on the remake of last year's Swedish vampire movie, Let the Right One In, a film you absolutely should see irrespective of this new Americanized version.
Chloe Moretz, who plays Joseph Gordon-Levitt's startlingly mature pre-teen sister in (500) Days of Summer,
has been officially cast as the young vamp, called Eli in last year's film, but in the remake she'll be called Abby.
Similarly, Smit-McPhee's character will be renamed Owen.
That's a pretty good young cast for this film, which will roll into production with director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) soon for a 2010 release. But it gets better: The great Richard Jenkins, a recent best Actor
nominee for The Visitor will play Abby's kinda sorta father figure/manservant.
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More Cast For Right One Remake
2 October 2009 12:38 AM, PDT
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We already knew about Kodi Smit-McPhee, but now Richard Jenkins and Chloe Moretz have been announced as the co-stars in Let Me In, Matt Reeves' (Cloverfield) English-language remount of Let the Right One In. Smit-McPhee is obviously the Oskar character: you'll be able to check out a Kodi performance when John Hillcoat's The Road is finally released. Richard Jenkins is a reliable character actor (check out the outstanding The Visitor if you've not seen it) who should effortlessly inhabit the tragic role of Eli's guardian.Chloe Moretz, most recently seen in (500) Days of Summer but about to be a kick-ass assassin in, er, Kick-Ass, has a tougher role as a 100-year old vampire in a girl's body, but based on what we've seen of Kick-Ass, we suspect she can handle it. It's a long way from her early roles on Disney TV with Pooh and Tigger, but then
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Meet the Cast of "Let the Right One In" Remake!
1 October 2009 7:21 PM, PDT
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Last July, I told you that I was brokenhearted because one of my fave films from 2008 is being remade! Yes, "Let the Right One In" was being given that good, old Hollywood touch! (Take a look at my Top 10 Best Films of 2008)
And, "Cloverfield" director Matt Reeves is going to helm! I don't know about you, but the quiet tone of the original Swedish film is very different from the loud bang of "Cloverfield."
But, I'm giving Reeves, Hammer Films, and Overture the benefit of the doubt. They may surprise us! (Read my original article on the remake right here)
Before we talk about the cast (and it's a good sign, because the cast looks good), here's what you need to know about the remake:
1) Reeves is writing and directing the remake based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist
2) It's now going to be called "Let Me In"
3) The
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Smit-McPhee, Moretz and Jenkins Cast In 'Let Me In' Remake
1 October 2009 4:13 PM, PDT
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from left to right: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz and Richard Jenkins
Almost a year ago to the day I asked Who's the Next Big Male Movie Star? and along with names like Emile Hirsch, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shia Labeouf I included the possibility of then 12-year-old Kodi Smit-McPhee as he was just about to have his coming out party with John Hillcoat's The Road. As it turns out, it's a year later and we are in the exact same position as The Road is finally making its way to theaters on November 25, but the buzz on McPhee hasn't slowed down and he is now set to become even more of a potential star -- at least among those in the online world.
As if starring in a post-apocalyptic feature wasn't enough, The Hollywood Reporter now confirms Smit-McPhee is set to star as Owen, the young boy at the center of Let Me In,
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'The A-Team' Assembles And Jamie Foxx Joins Robert Downey Jr. In 'Due Date' In Today's Dailies -- 10/1/09
1 October 2009 3:30 PM, PDT
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--This news just arrived in my mailbox, so consider it hot off the presses. Overture Films has issued a casting announcement for Matt Reeves' "Let Me In," a remake of the Swedish vampire flick "Let the Right One In." Joining the cast are Kodi Smit-McPhee ("The Road"), Chloe Moretz ("500 Days of Summer") and Richard Jenkins ("The Visitor").
--As if the badass trailer for Chris Nolan's "Inception" wasn't enough to get you excited, there's more news on the hush-hush project today. IMAX Corporation announced that the sci-fi flick will hit IMAX theaters and regular theaters simultaneously on July 16, 2010. And yes, that is too long to wait for something that looks so freaking cool. (ComingSoon)
--An image of director Joe Carnahan's fully assembled "A-Team" hit the Internet today. Not only does the photo give a first glimpse of the foursome, it also proves beyond any doubt that our new
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