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First Teaser Trailer For ‘The Lightning Thief’

15 July 2009 11:57 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

The first ever teaser trailer has premiered for the upcoming fantasy film, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. The incredibly long titled film is an adaptation of a series of books that bare more than passing resemblance to the Harry Potter series. The film follows a teenage boy, Percy, who discovers he is actually the son of the god Poseidon. Percy then sets out on a quest to settle a war between the Greek gods.

 

Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone/Chamber of Secrets) directed Percy Jackson, which stars Logan Lerman as the titular character, and Catherine Keener as his mother. The list of actors playing the Greek gods are Sean Bean as Zeus, Uma Thurman as Medusa, Kevin McKidd as Poseidon, Pierce Brosnan as Chiron, Rosario Dawson as Persephone, Ray Winstone as Ares, Steve Coogan as Hades and Melina Kanakaredes as Athena.

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief Teaser Trailer

15 July 2009 6:17 AM, PDT | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news

Attached to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in theatres this week is the teaser trailer for a brand new fantasy film franchise called Percy Jackson & The Olympians. I hadn't even heard of this young adult series until now, but the premise sounds pretty cool even if the teaser trailer doesn't show much worth getting excited about (yet). Written by Rick Riordan, the Percy Jackson books are about a 12-year-old boy who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, and that the gods of Greek mythology still exist today. The first book is called The Lightning Thief and the movie is directed by Chris Columbus, who of course did the first two Harry Potter flicks. Clearly they're hoping this series will be able to carry on in place of the Harry Potter franchise once it wraps up. Thus far there are five main books in the series plus two spin-off titles,

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'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Welcomes Teaser Trailer

14 July 2009 11:36 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

A sneak peek at "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" has been made available for viewing pleasure through its brand new teaser trailer. Less than two minutes long, the promotional video which comes out via Moviefone doesn't offer much but to give a look at main character Percy Jackson, Mount Olympus and how Percy reaches the mountain of the gods.

Discovering that he is the half-human son of the god of the sea, Poseidon, 12-year-old Percy learns that the legendary beings of Greek mythology still exist in Mount Olympus which is located on the mythical 600th floor of the Empire State Building. But, being one of the "Big Three" children, he is frequently put under attack by monsters.

In this adaptation of Rick Riordan's first novel in the "Percy Jackson & The Olympians" series, Percy goes on an adventure of a lifetime as he embarks on a journey across modern-day America to save his mother,

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Teaser Trailer for 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'

14 July 2009 4:41 PM, PDT | From Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

AOL has just debuted the teaser trailer for Percy Jackson and#038; the Olympians: The Lightning Thief which is based on the book by Rick Riordon and due in theaters on February 12. The film is directed by Chris Columbus who just suffered a massive failure with I Love You Beth Cooper, but with this fantasy epic he appears to be returning to the a world not unlike the first two Harry Potter films which found Columbus plenty of success. The story centers on Poseidon's 12-year-old half-human son Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman), who embarks on a quest across modern-day America to save his mother, return Zeus' stolen lightning bolt and prevent a deadly war between the gods. Rounding out the casting is Catherine Keener who will play Percy's mother, Uma Thurman as Medusa, Pierce Brosnan as Chiron, Sean Bean as Zeus, Kevin McKidd as Poseidon and Melina Kanakerides as Athena. Considering the

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Teaser for 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' is online!

14 July 2009 2:26 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

The very first teaser trailer for Chris Columbus' upcoming adventure "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" has just debuted online, and you should definitely check it out below.

Based on Rick Riordan's children's book, the story follows Poseidon's half-human son Percy (Logan Lerman), who sets out to prevent a war between gods in modern America.

Alexandra Daddario plays Athena's daughter Annabeth. Uma Thurman, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Keener, Sean Bean and Pierce Brosnan co-star.

"The Lightning Thief," the first film in what may develop into a big-screen franchise, is set to open Feb. 12, 2010. Feel free to share your thoughts anout this teaser below. Looks pretty good to me at this stage.

Franck Tabouring

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Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #7. Where the Wild Things Are

9 July 2009 | From ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news

- #7. Where the Wild Things Are Director/Writer: Spike Jonze - co-writer Dave Eggers (Away We Go) Producers: John B. Carls, Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks, Vincent Landay and Maurice SendakDistributor: Warner Bros. The Gist: This is based on the classic children's book by Maurice Sendak. Published in 1963, this follows the adventures of Max, a head-strong young boy who leaves home after having a fight with his mother (Catherine Keener) -- only to find himself in a mysterious forest bordering a vast sea. Misunderstood and rebellious, Max sets sail to the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns. The adventure film will use a unique process to bring the story to life, incorporating the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry and computer animation. Fact: We feel for Spike. This film has gone thru post-production hell. Unconfirmed re-shoots, edits, CGI add-ons, etc. Why is it on the list?:

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Reed’s Bargain Bin: S1m0ne

6 July 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news

Reed’s Bargain Bin [1] is a recurring column where Reed Farrington tells us about a movie he bought for under $5, and whether or not he regrets the purchase. Despite the clever title and participation of Al Pacino, S1m0ne did not receive much attention from critics or movie theatre audiences when it came out in 2002. The director, Andrew Niccol, had some acclaim as a result of having directed Gattaca (a smart science fiction film about a physically defective human in a genetically manipulated world) and having written The Truman Show (a smart allegorical film about a man who's oblivious to the fact that his life has been manufactured for the purposes of a television show). S1m0ne also has a high concept idea behind it: a movie director creates a computer generated actor who becomes a star while only he knows that the actor is computer generated. I think I’ve had

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Where The Wild Things Are Behind the Scenes Video

2 July 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Director Mark Romanek posted this behind the scenes video of Spike Jonze working on the visual effects on the upcoming fantasy film “Where the Wild Things Are” by director Spike Jonze (Jackass Number Two) and starring Forest Whitaker (The Expendables, Street Kings), Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood), Catherine Keener (Hamlet 2, Capote) and James Gandolfini (The Sopranos). Click Here to watch the video on Marks official blog. Synopsis: An adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world–a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie [...]

Brian Corder

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Contrary to what some might say, Kristen Stewart's popularity will transcend Twilight

26 June 2009 12:02 PM, PDT | From Twilight Examiner | See recent Twilight Examiner news

Kristen Stewart, lead actress in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and, now, The Runaways, has a lot of good cinematic material under her belt. Back in 2007, Kate Bosworth predicted that the star was certain to make it big, and she's worked alongside actors such as Meg Ryan, Dakota Fanning, James Gandolfini, Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Bruce Willis, Robin Wright Penn, William Hurt, Maria Bello, Virginia Madsen, Kurt Russell, Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, Vince Vaughn, Dylan McDermott, Tim Robbins, Diane Lane, Jodie Foster, Donald Sutherland, Dermot Mulroney, Elizabeth Perkins, Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, Stephen Dorff, Juliette Lewis, and Glenn Close (to name a few)...

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The Soloist Comes to DVD and Blu-ray on August 4th

22 June 2009 1:13 PM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

You can bring home a critically-acclaimed film home on DVD and Blu-ray this August. The Soloist will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 4. The standard DVD will be priced at $19.99 Srp while the Blu-ray will be priced at $29.99 Srp. The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx and Catherine Keener.

Based on the true story of musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers, who developed schizophrenia in his second year at Juilliard and ended up homeless on the streets of downtown L.A. where he performs the violin and cello. The drama is based on the relationship the musician developed with Steve Lopez, a Los Angeles Times reporter whose column informed the script, as did a book Lopez is writing that Putnam will publish in the spring.

Special Features:

- Commentary by director Joe Wright

- Deleted scenes

- "An Unlikely Friendship: Making The Soloist" featurette

- "Kindness, Courtesy and Respect: Mr.

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Review: Synecdoche, New York

11 June 2009 3:45 PM, PDT | From The Cinema Post | See recent The Cinema Post news

/ 5

Synopsis: A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.

Written and Directed by Charlie Kaufman. Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Tom Noonan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton, Hope Davis and Emily Watson.

Review:

Charlie Kaufman is a genius.

Many people shared this view long before they would or will have watched “Synecdoche, New York” but the deeply layered, emotional and sometimes frustrating storytelling behind his work can only fairly be described as genius at this point. Never before has Kaufman delved so deeply into the human psyche, than in this film. That may sound like a grand statement about the man who has made such exploratory films as “Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind” and “Adaptation”, but I feel it is true.

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A 'CSI:ny' Greek Mystery by Melina Kanakaredes!

13 May 2009 12:02 AM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news

"CSI:ny" star Melina Kanakaredes draws on her Greek heritage for tonight's all-new episode on CBS -- which she wrote! Our own Lara Spencer picked up Melina at the nearby "CSI:ny" set -- just a hop, skip and a jump from the "Insider" soundstage -- for a fun interview.   "I've been a big Greek history buff for years," says Melina. "The first 'CSI' had gone to England and 'CSI: Miami' went somewhere else, so I thought we could start out season five in Greece. How cool would this be, because my character is half Greek on the show." In the episode entitled "Grounds for Deception," Melina's character Stella discovers that New Yorkers are being murdered over ancient Greek artifacts. Determined to follow the clues that lead to Greece, she hands over her badge and, together with Mac (Gary Sinise), she uncovers one of the greatest mysteries in history! Between the show and writing an episode,

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Exclusive Synecdoche, New York Clip

12 May 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | From TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news

“Awash with ideas, imagination and structural daring, Kaufman’s latest is an audacious experiment that repays multiple viewings”, we said in our four-star review of Synecdoche, New York. Don’t believe us? See for yourself in the clip below, which depicts Caden Cotard (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) and Adele Lack (Catherine Keener) opening up to one another. Synecdoche, New York is released across the UK this Friday.   Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline... .

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Rosario Dawson, Steve Coogan board 'Percy Jackson'

9 May 2009 10:33 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Rosario Dawson and Steve Coogan are the latest to join Chris Columbus' upcoming adventure "Percy Jackson." Based on the first of five children's books by Rick Riordan, the film follows the story of Poseidon's half-human son Percy, who sets out to prevent a war between gods in modern America. The Hollywood Reporter says Coogan is playing Hades, while Dawson is set to portray Persephone. Columbus, who also helmed two "Harry Potter" films, wrote the screenplay with Craig Titley.

Also starring in "Jackson" are Catherine Keener, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd, Melina Kanakaredes, Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Brandon T. Jackson. Coogan recently starred in "Hamlet 2" and will be back on the big screen in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." As for Dawson, she last starred alongside Will Smith in "Seven Pounds."

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Rosario Dawson and Steve Coogan go to hell in Percy Jackson

7 May 2009 1:25 PM, PDT | From The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news

Rosario Dawson and Steve Coogan have joined the cast of upcoming fantasy adventure movie Percy Jackson, which is set for release on February 12, 2010.

Chris Columbus is directing the adaptation of the first of Rick Riordan's best-selling books about the adventures of 12-year-old Percy Jackson, the son of a human woman and the sea-god Poseidon.

Catherine Keener, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd, Melina Kanakaredes, Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Brandon T. Jackson already have been cast.

Coogan will play underworld deity Hades, and Dawson his imprisoned wife Persephone, who has a flirtation with a satyr called Grover Underwood (played by Jackson), Percy's best friend. Only the role of war god Ares is yet to be cast.

Dawson most recently starred in Seven Pounds and Eagle Eye and Coogan in Tropic Thunder and Hamlet 2. He returns as Octavius in the Fox comedy-adventure Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,

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Dawson And Coogan Join Percy Jackson

7 May 2009 1:54 AM, PDT | From EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news

We’ll admit that, at first, we weren’t really paying a whole lot of attention to Chris Columbus’ new film, Percy Jackson, based on a children’s book about the half-human son of the Greek God, Poseidon, and his journey across America in an attempt to prevent a war between the Gods.But Columbus’ casting choices for his kids’ book adaptation have made us sit up and take notice, and today’s addition of Rosario Dawson and Steve Coogan to the cast haven’t hurt.Coogan has signed on to play the nefarious Hades which, given his penchant for playing petty little men like Alan Partridge, should be one of the film’s comedic standouts. Dawson, meanwhile, will play Hades’ imprisoned wife, Persephone, who catches the eye of Percy’s best friend, Grover (Brandon T. Jackson).The duo join a cast that’s virtually bursting at the seams, including Pierce Brosnan,

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Rosario Dawson Joins Up with Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

6 May 2009 7:16 PM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

Chris Columbus' new cast just got two more additions. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rosario Dawson and Steve Coogan have both joined the cast of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Dawson and Coogan join the cast that consists of Catherine Keener, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd, Melina Kanakaredes, Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Brandon T. Jackson. Dawson will play Persephone, the imprisoned wife of Hades, which Coogan will play.

The film is currently shooting in Vancouver, with a release date set for February 12.

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"Synecdoche, New York" Heading For UK Theatres

5 May 2009 12:17 PM, PDT | From FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news

Charlie Kaufman, celebrated writer of such films as "Being John Malkovich" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," brings his directorial debut - Synedoche New York to the UK on 15th May 2009.

The film, which stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton, Hope Davis, Emily Watson and Dianne Weist, premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and whilst the film only had limited release in the states last year, it has widely been hailed a success by audiences and critics alike!

Theater director Caden Cotard is mounting a new play. Fresh off of a successful production of Death of a Salesman, he has traded in the suburban blue-hairs and regional theater of Schenectady for the cultured audiences and bright footlights of Broadway.

Armed with a MacArthur grant and determined to create a piece of brutal realism and honesty, something into which he can put his whole self, he

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'Nailed' is Dead Before Arrival

5 May 2009 | From ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news

- We have The Playlist to thank for shedding light on the maligned condition in which David O. Russell's Nailed has unfortunately found itself in. We knew that Capitol Films the parent company to ThinkFilm struggled to keep creditors happy and paused production on more than one occasion - but I thought production had resumed and the director had stitched some version together as he was attaching himself to several projects. Unlike Margaret (the film is caught in post-production hell), Nailed should never see the day of light because it is, as Playlist describes it “missing key scenes and has been basically abandoned by the principle post-production players.” Based on the first novel by Kristin Gore entitled "Sammy's Hill" and written by Russell and Gore, Jessica Biel played Sammy Joyce, a socially awkward small-town receptionist who has a nail accidentally shot into her head by a clumsy workman, eliciting wild sexual urges.

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Where The Wild Things Are Movie Trailer 2

27 April 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Warner Bros. Pictures released this movie trailer from the upcoming fantasy film “Where the Wild Things Are” by the visionary music video director Spike Jonze (Jackass Number Two) and starring Forest Whitaker (The Expendables, Street Kings), Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood), Catherine Keener (Hamlet 2, Capote) and James Gandolfini (The Sopranos). Synopsis: An adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world–a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “Where the Wild Things Are”.

Brian Corder

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