"Beowulf" Bits: IMAX News and the First Posters
Either you were forced to read the epic poem in high school or maybe you just rented the really awful Christopher Lambert movie, but a new version of "Beowulf" is coming from Robert Zemeckis -- and so far it looks pretty cool.
Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary worked on the adaptation together, and the flick is now scheduled to open on November 16th -- in traditional theaters as well as about 1,000 digital theaters. And since Zemeckis is using the same motion-capture animation technology that he used on "The Polar Express," odds are the movie will look pretty damn amazing on the IMAX screens.
The adaptation will star Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Brendan Gleeson, John Malkovich, and Crispin Glover as the titular beastie. (Yes, I said Crispin Glover.) Plus FilmFocus has snagged a few brand-new shots of the movie's early promotional materials, so have a look at those right here.
Hm. I wasn't a big fan of "The Polar Express" (I'd call it pretty but kinda soulless), but this new experiment looks pretty cool so far!
Source: Variety, FilmFocus
Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary worked on the adaptation together, and the flick is now scheduled to open on November 16th -- in traditional theaters as well as about 1,000 digital theaters. And since Zemeckis is using the same motion-capture animation technology that he used on "The Polar Express," odds are the movie will look pretty damn amazing on the IMAX screens.
The adaptation will star Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Brendan Gleeson, John Malkovich, and Crispin Glover as the titular beastie. (Yes, I said Crispin Glover.) Plus FilmFocus has snagged a few brand-new shots of the movie's early promotional materials, so have a look at those right here.
Hm. I wasn't a big fan of "The Polar Express" (I'd call it pretty but kinda soulless), but this new experiment looks pretty cool so far!
Source: Variety, FilmFocus
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on Jul 02 2007 08:49 AM Sign me up. I got to watch a cartoon of the poem in high school. Lets say i'm a little more excited for this production. (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 02 2007 08:54 AM Just surprised Zemeckis got Glover... didn't they have a big legal fight over the BTTF sequels? (Reply to this) |
on Jul 02 2007 09:14 AM Amen for the glorious bod that is Angelina's (or at least kudos to the Photoshoppers who made that poster). And with Gaiman on board, I'm liking this movie more and more. (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 02 2007 11:44 AM OK I'm jazzed about this just because Crispin Glover is signed on to play Grendel. That and a Gaiman script means they'll get my ten bucks. However, Angelina Jolie is not exactly what you'd call box office gold anymore (ever?). All she's got going for her lately (ever?) is a curvy profile. (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 02 2007 12:06 PM In reply to this comment (#883187) [b]no photoshop, real thing[/b] It's the real deal! I know cause I took the photos last week at the Cinema Expo in Amsterdam. If anyone is interested in other posters and billboards (what about a brand new Iron Man poster), visit Filmfocus.nl I'v (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 02 2007 12:19 PM I'm also surprised that Zemeckis and Glover and working together again. Crispin Glover is one those under-rated actors that never seem to get their chance. I still (and will forever) say that he should have been cast as Joker for The Dark Knight. He would have been perfect. (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 02 2007 12:52 PM In reply to this comment (#883190) Couldn't agree more. (Reply to this) |
on Jul 02 2007 01:09 PM Grendel looks awsome. (Reply to this) |
on Jul 02 2007 06:22 PM I doubt it'll happen, but if would be cool if they could release the planned NC-17 IMAX version. This is going to be 3D, by the way. :) (Reply to this) |
on Jul 02 2007 06:42 PM Sounds pretty cool. (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 02 2007 08:16 PM Looks good to me. (Reply to this) |
on Jul 02 2007 09:25 PM I have a lot of faith on this movie. Can't wait! (Reply to this) |
on Jul 03 2007 12:02 AM [b]beowulf, my high school fave returns[/b] howdy everybody this is my first post and i am elated its on my favorite epic poem. can't tell you guys how exicited when i will munching my popcorn to this epic movie. i mean with this cast i hope my happiness is assured. beowulf truly is the original hero and he deserves to have a woman like angie at his side. still, i will be sad when he kills the original tragic villian in grendel. to see more read the self titled grendel and i am assure it will leave saddened about this monster looming defeat. anyway sorry to go on, i mean i'm on r.t. and i' going tobe here for a long time (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 03 2007 12:27 AM [b]excuse me, crenshaw (IN REPLY TO 715870)[/b] Crenshaw, your opinion on miss ANGELINA JOLIE couldn't me anymore wrong. in my first ever rotten moment, crenshaw hasforced me to list miss JOLIE accomplishments and it is astonshing. First, off have you ever heard of "GIRL, Interupted" and "GIA" my friend because miss Jolie recieved a supporting Oscar for the former and Golden Globe for Best actress for the latter. Also, Gia has a 92% tomatoe review and girl, interupted was a fresh 52%(hey thats because of that loon winova ryder wreck it), Box office totals for her Tomb Raider movies combined to make nearly 200 million and it was based on a video game. So tell me how this all time se vixen is not good for one of the greatest tales ever. I KNOW , I KNOW,... ALEXANDER!!!! Russian accent for a greek hero, upstage by the gorgeous ROSARIO DAWSON. Still, its not fair to judge her on that one epic poem disaster because overall she has more than PROVEN HERSELF AS A Fine Actress in both box office and critical praise! SHE IS a Goddess, Crenshew respect that for goodness sake!!!!1 (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 03 2007 07:36 AM Two words: Marisa Tomei (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 03 2007 03:15 PM [b]Huh!?[/b] Crenshaw, I appreciate your effort but Tomei career has vanished completely and more importantly know one seems to care she is gone. Angelina like I said is sexual goddess that demands our love and I'm sorry to say her mere prescence is enough make people pay attention. Oh yeah, I forget last time to mention, "A Mighty Heart"where Angelina' "ACTING" is getting nearly universal praise and, {A 78% TOMATOE FRESHNESS AND 84% FROM THE CREAM OF THE CROP} strong Oscar talk and its well deserved, Crenshaw. (Reply to this) |
on Jul 04 2007 05:55 AM Wait... so does Pain Breed Evil or Evil Breed Pain? Can't say I've ever read the poem, even in high school. Was never required. I got [i]Pilgrim at Tinker Creek.[/i] : shoots self : The DVD should have the poem as an extra. [i]Crispin Glover as the titular beastie.[/i] The movie's called [i]Grendel[/i]? (Reply to this) |
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