‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ Sequel Update: Titled ‘WRATH OF THE TITANS’ Per NEESON, More

LIAM NEESON

Source: BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

[LIAM NEESON] will reprise his role as Greek god Zeus in the eagerly anticipated follow-up, ‘WRATH OF THE TITANS’.

Said Neeson:

“We will start [filming] next March.”

Read more HERE.

Confirmed: STAR WARS Trilogies Headed For 3D Makeover

EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE will be the first of the 6 STAR WARS movies to be converted into 3D

Source: DailyMail.co.uk, ComingSoon.net

As previously posted on THRALL WORLD earlier this year, Lucas has been jonesing to upgrade the dual trilogies on the heels of the success of AVATAR.

Director and franchise owner George Lucas has confirmed all six [STAR WARS] films in the series will be converted into 3D.

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace is expected to be released in 2012, with the rest to follow.

Read more HERE.

Then again, we all saw the mediocre after-the-fact 3D conversion of the CLASH OF THE TITANS remake. Lucasfilm seems aware of the potential for a let down:

“Getting good results on a stereo conversion is a matter of taking the time and getting it right,” said John Knoll, Visual Effects Supervisor for Industrial Light & Magic. “It takes a critical and artistic eye along with an incredible attention to detail to be successful. It is not something that you can rush if you want to expect good results. For Star Wars we will take our time, applying everything we know both aesthetically and technically to bring audiences a fantastic new Star Wars experience.”

‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ Sequel Confirmed – SAM WORTHINGTON Will Return – LOUIS LETERRIER Involved But Will NOT Direct

SAM WORTHINGTON confirmed to return in a 'CLASH OF THE TITANS' sequel

Source: Deadline.com

Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures are moving ahead with a sequel to Clash of the Titans, which the studio would like as early as spring, 2012. But they will make the journey without Louis Leterrier, who will not return for an encore as director. Sam Worthington will return, as well as most every other character that survived.

Greg Berlanti will write the story and the studio is already canvassing the agencies for a writer and director who can whip the movie into shape to shoot before Worthington makes Avatar 2. Leterrier will remain peripherally involved as executive producer.

Read more HERE.

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RALPH FIENNES Directing And Starring In Modern Retelling Of Shakespeare’s CORIOLANUS – Details, Set Photos, More

RALPH FIENNES

Source: 30Ninjas.com, IMDB

THRALL WORLD is always curious to hear about what RALPH FIENNES (THE ENGLISH PATIENT, SCHINDLER’S LIST, THE END OF THE AFFAIR, RED DRAGON, THE CONSTANT GARDENER, THE DUCHESS, CLASH OF THE TITANS)is up to and we always take great interest in anything involving SHAKESPEARE. Now comes news of a modern retelling of CORIOLANUS. Currently filming in Serbia this is the directorial debut for the immensely talented Fiennes.

RALPH FIENNES directs and stars in 'CORIOLANUS'

Plot synopsis: The citizens of Rome are hungry. Coriolanus, the hero of Rome, a great soldier and a man of inflexible self-belief despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot. Rome is bloody. Manipulated and out-maneuvered by politicians and even his own mother Volumnia, Coriolanus is banished from Rome. He offers his life or his services to his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius. Coriolanus and Aufidius march on Rome intending to destroy the city. Volumnia appeals to her son. He tries to reject her but eventually breaks.

No release date yet. Gerard Butler (300), Brian Cox (KINGS, TROY, X-MEN 2, MANHUNTER), and Jessica Chastain will also star.

Read more HERE.

RALPH FIENNES directing a scene on the set of 'CORIOLANUS'

Other modern retellings of Shakespeare THRALL WORLD recommends:

Richard III (Ian McKellen, Annette Bening)
Hamlet (Ethan Hawke)
Titus (Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange)
O (Julia Stiles, Josh Hartnett)
Romeo + Juliet (Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes)

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SAM WORTHINGTON To Play DRACULA In New Retelling – ‘DRACULA YEAR ZERO’

BELA LUGOSI as DRACULA

SAM WORTHINGTON

Source: HeatVisionBlog.com

Sam Worthington, making his first deal since the success of “Avatar,” is in negotiations to star in “Dracula Year Zero,” a period vampire epic Alex Proyas is set to direct for Universal.

[The movie] explores the origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler. It seeks to depict Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war.

Read more HERE.

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New ‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ Trailer – “RELEASE THE KRAKEN!”

'CLASH OF THE TITANS' Movie Poster

Source: IMDB

Very cool to see Neeson (Zeus) and Fiennes (Hades)!

Plot synopsis: A remake of the 1981 film version of the myth of Perseus and his quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster in order to save the Princess Andromeda.

Directed by Louis Letterier and set for release on March 26, 2010, ‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ will star; Sam Worthington (PERSEUS), Liam Neeson (ZEUS), Ralph Fiennes (HADES), Danny Huston (POSEIDON), Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, and Mads Mikkelsen.

New ‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ Posters

'CLASH OF THE TITANS' Movie Poster

Source: IMDB

'CLASH OF THE TITANS' Movie Poster

'CLASH OF THE TITANS' Movie Poster

Plot synopsis: A remake of the 1981 film version of the myth of Perseus and his quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster in order to save the Princess Andromeda.

Directed by Louis Letterier and set for release on March 26, 2010, ‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ will star; Sam Worthington (PERSEUS), Liam Neeson (ZEUS), Ralph Fiennes (HADES), Danny Huston (POSEIDON), Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, and Mads Mikkelsen.

‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ Teaser Trailer Posted

SAM WORTHINGTON stars in the LOUIS LETTERIER directed 'CLASH OF THE TITANS' remake

Source: IMDB

Plot synopsis: A remake of the 1981 film version of the myth of Perseus and his quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster in order to save the Princess Andromeda.

Directed by Louis Letterier and set for release on March 26, 2010, ‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ will star; Sam Worthington (PERSEUS), Liam Neeson (ZEUS), Ralph Fiennes (HADES), Danny Huston (POSEIDON), Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, and Mads Mikkelsen.

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‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ Remake Update: DANNY HUSTON Confirmed As POSEIDON

DANNY HUSTON

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

[Danny] Huston [X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT] has been cast as Poseidon in “Clash of the Titans.”

Read more HERE.

Movie is scheduled to hit theaters on March 26, 2010 and will also star Sam Worthington (PERSEUS), Liam Neeson (ZEUS), Ralph Fiennes (HADES), Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, and Mads Mikkelsen.

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‘CLASH OF THE TITANS’ Remake Update: LIAM NEESON, RALPH FIENNES Join Cast

LIAM NEESON

RALPH FIENNES

Source: The Hollywod Reporter

Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes will play warring gods in Warner Bros. and Legendary’s “Clash of the Titans,” the Greek-god epic directed by Louis Leterrier.

Neeson is playing Zeus, the wise yet sometimes ill-tempered king of the gods and father of Perseus (Sam Worthington).

Fiennes will play Hades, ruler of the underworld who aims to overtake Zeus and rule over all. Fiennes’ deal is in still in negotiations.

Read more HERE.

Movie is scheduled to hit theaters on March 26, 2010 and will also star Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, and Mads Mikkelsen.

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LOUIS LETERRIER Will Direct CLASH OF THE TITANS Remake

Source: ComingSoon.net, Variety

Variety says that Warner Bros. has signed The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier to helm its Lawrence Kasdan-scripted remake of Clash of the Titans.

Read more HERE.

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