Angelina Jolie fights a wildfire and treks across the Montana wilderness in new pictures from upcoming thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 April 2021 16:43
- Written by Daily mail
Angelina Jolie has given a first glimpse of her role in upcoming thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead ahead of its release next month.The actress, who plays smoke jumper Hannah in the Taylor Sheridan-directed film, is seen wielding and axe as she stands surrounded by burning trees in the middle of a wildfire.In another photo the 45-year-old makes her way through the Montana wilderness with her young costar Finn Little.Hannah is a survival expert who, still reeling from failing to save three people from a fire, comes across a distressed 12-year-old (Little) who has witnessed a murder and is being hunted down by assassins.The movie is based on Michael Koryta's 2014 novel of the same name and sees Hannah trying to help the boy who has been 'caught up in something he should never have been a part of,' Little tells PEOPLE.'She carries a lot of guilt, and is quite broken,' Jolie said of her character.'She's a smoke jumper, and a bit of an adrenaline junkie, but she's also somebody that has experienced tragedy, and she feels responsible for it.' 'On its surface, the story feels like a thriller, with a lot of really interesting characters and a great adventure across unusual terrain, inside a great fire,' Jolie added.'But, underneath, it's an emotional film about people who are thrown together to survive.' Jolie says the role pushed her limits and she was happy to get 'dirty and sweaty' and 'just toughen up'.The mother-of-six sang her young co-star's praises. '[Finn] has a light, and a great energy. He can become very emotional and weep about something, and he can also jump over a building and dodge bullets and love it.' The Academy Award winner also costars alongside Nicholas Hoult, John Bernthal, Tyler Perry and Aidan Gillen in the film. Those Who Wish Me Dead hits theaters and HBO Max on May 14.
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source : Daily mail 
Eternals Merchandise Provides Best Look Yet At The Team
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- Published on Saturday, 27 February 2021 16:20
- Written by Screenrant
A new look at the MCU's latest superteam, the Eternals, has been revealed online thanks to a tie-in calendar for the upcoming film.A brand new look at Eternals has been teased via a new calendar. Eternals, based on the Marvel comic book series of the same name created by Jack Kirby, is one of the many installments in Marvel's Phase 4. The film will follow an immortal race of aliens created by the Celestials who have lived on Earth for over 7,000 years and unite to protect humanity in the present day.Originally scheduled for release in November of 2020, Eternals has been delayed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, it was moved to February 12, 2021, and then to November 5, 2021, which marks a whole year from its original release date. The film's delayed release has meant that merchandise and promotional tie-in products that would have been planned for its two previous release dates are bound to leak out, sometimes even revealing details of the plot. Now fans are getting a new look at the next team in the MCU.The Twitter account Cosmic_Marvel released a photo of a calendar that gives fans the best look at the Eternals characters yet, minus Angelina Jolie's Thena. The image showcases the various members of the Eternals family in their cosmic costume including Richard Madden as Ikaris, Gemma Chan as Sersi, Selma Hayek as Ajak, and Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo. Other characters include Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Don Lee as Gilgamesh, Lia McHugh as Sprite, and Barry Keoghan as Druig.Noteworthy is the absence of Angelina Jolie's Thena from the calendar, as Jolie was one of the first to sign on for Eternals and was originally believed to be the star of the film. Her absence could be for a number of reasons, stemming from too many characters already on the calendar to her absence hinting at an eventual plot reveal or turn for the character. It could even be something as simple as not being on the cover but still being featured inside the calendar or on the back cover.Eternals is being teased as one of the most ambitious Marvel films to date. It's directed by Chloé Zhao, whose recent film Nomadland premiered on Hulu and has been garnering critical acclaim and awards buzz. Kevin Feige called Zhao's pitch for Eternals "the best he'd ever heard," and the director has admitted that Marvel has taken a big risk on the movie. She has teased an epic film that spans centuries, filming on multiple locations, and has cited The Revenant as a reference for its action scenes. She is teasing a very different movie for not only herself but for the MCU at large.
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Angelina Jolie can’t believe she’s playing a heroine in Eternals!
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 February 2021 14:40
- Written by D1softbal lnews
Actress Angelina Jolie never imagined playing the role of a heroine in Eternals! We’ll give you more details.Angelina Jolie never thought she would play the role of a heroine in the film Eternals! At 45, the pretty brunette is far from having retired. Having become a true icon in his field, the greatest directors are tearing it apart.Unsurprisingly, Angelina Jolie is still a major actress in Hollywood today. Besides, the young woman is always asked to star in great films.While trying to make a place for herself as a director, the young woman continues to make a few screen appearances. Last I heard, Angelina Jolie is going to star in the movie Eternals.In this film directed by Chloe Zhao, the pretty brunette shares the screen with other big stars of American cinema. Indeed, in the casting of this new film, we find the actor Richard Madden or the beautiful actress Salma Hayek.But also Gemma Chan and Kumail Nanjiani. In Eternals, Brad Pitt’s ex will play the role of Thena. Yes, I did.The latter was the personal representative of the Greek goddess Athena on Earth. Besides, she is also one of the last members of the Eternals. The latter are the superheroes of the extraterrestrial race. Yes, I did.But they have to get out of hiding. They must therefore come together to protect the Earth from their sworn enemies, the Deviants. Yes, I do. Besides, Jolie never thought she’d land the role in the Marvel blockbuster.The actress has won many awards throughout her career. But she never thought she would be able to star in Eternals. Yes, I did. “I love this cast and the fact that we’re all together.” confides the young woman.“I signed up to support Chloe’s vision. But also Marvel’s commitment to broadening our vision of superheroes. Adds the pretty brunette. Angelina Jolie never imagined she was getting a superhero role at her age. Unsurprisingly.“Running in a gold bodysuit was not the way I imagined my forties.” confides the actress. “But it’s good madness, I think,” she adds totally delighted to be able to participate in this long-awaited film.Jolie said the new role was a big concern for her children. They are afraid that their mother will get hurt. Yes, I did.She tells an adorable anecdote with her children. One day, when the beautiful actress was riding on the trampoline, they asked her to be careful because they were afraid that she would get hurt.“My God, isn’t that funny? Before I was a star of action movies. Now my kids are telling me to get off the trampoline because I’m going to hurt myself,” says the young woman. Proof that her children are more than adorable!The film Eternal will be available from November 5, 2021. Yes, I did. So we can’t wait to find out! Case to follow very closely.
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What Angelina Jolie Liked Best About Working With Her ‘The Tourist’ Co-Star Johnny Depp
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- Published on Saturday, 13 February 2021 10:04
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Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp both boast their fair share of cinematic accomplishments. Jolie is well known for her spellbinding turn in Maleficent, as well as action sagas like Wanted and Salt. She has also starred in a couple of heartwrenching dramas, including Changeling and By the Sea. As for Depp, he is quite the character actor — and Tim Burton’s secret weapon. He is well known for taking on Edward Scissorhands, The Mad Hatter, Willy Wonka, Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. When the two teamed up for The Tourist, fans jumped for joy. Unfortunately, the final result did not live up to the hype, as the film premiered to subpar critical and audience reception, and poor box office results. However, despite the fact that the film flopped, the two reportedly enjoy working together, celebrating each other’s skills and character. During an interview with PopSugar, Angelina Jolie was asked to comment on “the best part of working with Johnny Depp,” and she highlighted the type of man he is. Jolie shared:
“He’s just such a nice guy. He’s so funny and so fun to hang out with. He’s just that friend you’re so happy to come to work and do scenes with. Plus, he’s such a brilliant actor. He’s often thought of so much for his deep character work, but it really comes from an artist who is willing to try things. He’s not just somebody who’s doing these fun [movies]; he’s a real experimental deeply-feeling artist, who gives a lot and is very gracious on set to everybody and to his fellow actors. He’s just a pleasure.”
The admiration Jolie felt for Depp, Depp also seemed to feel for Jolie. Depp noted that the two clicked right from the get-go.Depp has a lot of respect for Jolie.Depp told PopSugar that he would hope to work with Jolie again in the future. He commented on how great a person she is, explaining that she remains “grounded” in the face of overwhelming scrutiny. He said:
“…She’s a good girl. I have a lot of respect for her. In the face of all that she, Brad, and the kids have to deal with, being globally under the microscope every second of the day, she’s grounded. She’s as cool, normal, and low key [a woman] as you’d want to meet. She doesn’t take it all that seriously. She is a wonderful mommy, a great mommy, which you’ve gotta take your hat off to as well. And she’s out there trying to do things in the world, to help. She’s impressive. She’s a force.”
Though The Tourist may have been a flop, Jolie and Depp likely don’t regret starring in the movie, as they both got to work across from an actor they admire and respect.
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Angelina Jolie on the VFX and ‘Extraordinary Detail and Care’ Behind Disney’s ‘The One and Only Ivan’
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- Published on Saturday, 13 February 2021 10:10
- Written by Variety
“My child, Shiloh brought the book to me, she had read it and she loved it,” Angelina Jolie says recalling the first time she had seen “The One and Only Ivan,” written by Katherine Applegate.Exploring why her child was affected by the book, why she loved Ivan, a silverback gorilla, and why he spoke to her led to Jolie stepping in, not just as a voice actress, but as a producer on Disney’s adaptation of the novel.Not only was Ivan based on a real gorilla, Jolie thought it was a great way for her child to learn about “what activism can do and what sanctuaries are.” But more importantly, “There’s family and self-discovery,” she says of the story.“The One and Only Ivan” centers around a gorilla who lives in a cage at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall. Having spent his life in captivity with other animals, he starts piecing together his past with the help of Stella, an elephant voiced by Jolie, and together they devise a plan to escape from captivity.The bigger question was how was director Thea Sharrock going to bring Stella and the animals to life when the film’s principal cast consisted of animals. That’s where the VFX team at MPC stepped in to bring Stella, Ivan and the other animals to life.“Any time you see a shot that has no humans in it, that’s CGI; it’s not just the animals. They also created the environment,” Sharrock notes of the meticulous detail that combines CGI, virtual production, live-action and VFX.Nick Davis, VFX supervisor, says “The biggest challenge for us was creating the photorealistic animals. That was the biggest challenge; finding that place where we built the animals so the animation team could add in that anthropomorphic movement and balancing that with a performance where they were emoting.”The film gave the team a chance to push the technology and build on innovation from “The Lion King.”Jolie, Sam Rockwell (Ivan), Bryan Cranston and the cast all delivered initial voice recordings which helped MPC shoot intuitively to get the best scenes possible.For the motion capture, Sharrock explains there were two people in green from head to toe, and a soft board skeleton, so if anyone needed to have contact, there was something to look at, “It was like working with puppeteers — it was there to help all of us.”
Jolie says, “We would do our voices, we would play with the scene and we would see what was created in CG and the VFX. We would redo the performance because the slowness of the breath or how long it takes to drag her feet when she’s tired. Everyone would take painstaking efforts [to recreate and readjust that moment] because it mattered in this film.” She continues, “I remember the first time I saw some of the animals, I thought, ‘There’s a soul to it.’“You don’t realize how much work is put into it,” Jolie says –MPC delivered 1055 shots for the film which took eight weeks to shoot for the virtual production and 12 weeks for the live-action. “Sometimes it’s obvious that this is a CG thing or some action. You don’t watch the movie thinking ‘Is this fake or is it real?’ You are engrossed in the emotion of the characters.” Sharrock adds the refining process was a collaborative process not just with the VFX team but with the cast, “The voice was where the soul began.” To get that right, she would have Jolie and the cast come in, “Sometimes I’d call Angie and say ‘We’ve done this scene 24 times, and you’ve given me 15 different examples, but something the animators had done would spark a new idea. She would get it and give me something new.’ Jolie jokes that she even had an elephant onesie that she wore for a few voice sessions, “That was my method moment.” But it wasn’t about watching nature documentaries or elephants. “You’re doing a being. What is this being? She has the weight and heaviness of being an older elephant. It was thinking about the being that had been captive and had been harmed, and an elephant who was worried about the next generation – what is the soul of an elephant, that’s what it was.” Jolie says her children were surprised by the finished product. “They were a bit shocked because it’s something that they hadn’t seen before it became real.” With the film coming out during a pandemic, she hopes the film will be released on a big screen when it’s safe because of the “extraordinary detail and care” the VFX team went through to bring Ivan to life.She notes the film’s theme of feeling trapped resonates with children at this time. “There’s something about the captivity of it too that I think was sadly speaking to children and helping each other through with feeling confined. I think it spoke to kids and touched at a good time.”
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source : Variety
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