By Kevin Coll •
March 1, 2011 •
Universal Pictures announced today that principal photography begins March 14 on 47 Ronin, the new epic 3D fantasy-adventure inspired by ancient Japan’s most enduring tale. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 Ronin. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
June 17, 2010 •
I do not know if he is as acclaimed as I think he is but I love him and almost every movie he as done I have been immensely pleased, maybe prominent is the word. Alex Garland who usually teams with his friend Danny Boyle has written films like Sunshine, 28 Days Later and even…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
May 26, 2010 •
According to THR, Carl Rinsch is in talks with Warner Bros. to direct the remake of Logan’s Run, which technically isn’t a remake since that one is based on the original 1967 novel, but whatever Currently Rinsch is working on 47 Ronin. Rinsch, who shoots commercials for RSA, has been on Hollywood’s radar for awhile.
At…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
May 3, 2010 •
Bryan Singer was supposed to direct this prequel to his X-Men films but he only producing now since he is too far into pre-production on his Jack The Giant Killer film for Fox. So the new director has yet to be found. A rumor went out over the weekend that Matthew Vaughan could be the…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
November 18, 2009 •
The latest samurai project to hit Hollywood, 47 Ronin, finally has a director in Carl Rinsch. We first heard about this film last year and that Keanu Reeves was attached. Rinsch, who shoots commercials for RSA, has been on Hollywood’s radar for awhile. RSA owners Ridley and Tony Scott has even previously had discussions with Rinsch…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
May 28, 2009 •
A while ago we had a post that talked about Ridley Scott wanting to return to the Alien franchise or at least toying with the idea. The comment came from Fox Chairman Tom Rothman while he was promoting X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Now we are hearing that not only is Ridley Scott on board but his brother…[ more ]