Gerard Butler going back to war
Gerard Butler (Law Abiding Citizen, Gamer) will star in “Coriolanus”, directed by Ralph Fiennes. The film is billed as a new version of Shakespeare’s Rome-set political and family drama.
Butler will be playing Aufidius, a Volscian commander. The cast already includes William Hurt and Eddie Marsan. What do you think?
Lukas Eggen
We will never forget and we will never forgive.Box Office Preview
This week sees one of the more interesting releases of the year. “9″ directed by Shane Acker and produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov. Its main competition will by Tyler Perry’s “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” and “Whiteout”. Who will come out on top?
I realize its being released in under 2000 theaters, but I’m calling for the upset. “9″ will take the top spot because of the hype and its cast which includes Elijah Wood. I think an opening of $14-17 million is in order.
I know this is wishful thinking, but I’m hoping Tyler Perry’s latest film bombs. Hopefully Perry’s last film, “The Family that Preys” shows that America is growing tired of his films and an opening of $13-16 million.
“Whiteout” starring Kate Beckinsale will lose a lot of its potential audience to “9″. Look for $7-10 million. After that it will be a toss up between the horror remake “Sorority’s Row” and “The Final Destination” with each taking about $5-8 million.
Lukas Eggen
David Carradine Found Dead
Actor David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series ‘Kung Fu” and Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” films has been found dead in a hotel in Thailand. Carradine was filming the movie “Stretch”.
After an initial police investigation, it would appear that Carradine’s death was a suicide. Carradine was found with a rope around his neck, an apparent hanging is suspected. Carradine has appeared in over 100 films, two dozen TV movies, and theater.
Lukas Eggen
Wolverine and James Bond Together…On Broadway
Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig are, without a doubt, two of the brightest stars in Hollywood today. Both have starred in major blockbuster franchises, and have appealed to people of both genders, and people of all ages.
Now, both are set to star in the Broadway play “A Steady Rain”. The play was a hit in Chicago, and tells the story of two policemen who have been friends since childhood. Their lives take very different paths, however, after one particular incident.
The play would be Craig’s Broadway debut. Jackman proved to be a hit on Broadway after he played Peter Allen in “The Boy From Oz”.
Jackman's eyeing a return to stage...probably without the claws
