Salt 2 Might Not Star Angelina Jolie in the Title Role of Evelyn Salt
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 December 2016 05:18
- Written by Fab News
Salt 2: American action thriller film Salt which released way back in 2010 has grabbed a whole lot of eyeballs as Angelina Jolie delivered a gripping performance as a Russian Spy on the run in order to clear her name. The movie was a box office success, raking in $36,011,243 on its opening week, and was met with hugely positive reviews laying special emphasis on Jolie’s performance in the movie. And a sequel by the looks of it is very much on its way.During the promotion of the first movie, director Phillip Noyce was optimistic about a sequel, saying “Hopefully within a couple of years, we’ll have another one. Angelina’s so great in this part. When audiences see the movie they’re going to feel like it’s only just the beginning.” Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura also expressed further interest: “Angie, I know, loved that character, and would love to explore the character some more first and foremost.” If all of that was just for publicity, Salt 2 got a green signal on June 6, 2011 when Kurt Wimmer was announced as the screenwriter for the sequel of the 2010 action thriller. Further, on December 10, 2012 Sony Pictures announced hiring screenwriter Becky Johnston along with the return of the producer duo of Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Sunil Perkash from the first film.
Tight-lipped is the correct word for the cast and crew of Salt 2 as no further official statements were obtained regarding the release of the upcoming movie, let alone any small significant information pertaining to it. The main point of concern about Salt 2 is one surrounding the involvement of Jolie in the film. In 2014, ScreenRant reported that the Maleficent actress will not feature in a possible Salt sequel but those talks have been falsified down the line. But Jolie has reportedly put a halt on signing new movies at the moment following her separation with Brad Pitt and the Hollywood diva seems to be on a break to sort things out before coming back to business. Post Salt in 2010, Jolie has expressed a diplomatic desire in coming back for Salt 2 quoting “if it comes together right” when asked about the sequel.Nevertheless, there is a very low possibility of Salt 2 even happening if the celebrated actress decides not to take part in it but by the looks of it, the sequel is a fair share of time away from actually being rolled out. If the rumours regarding the development of the movie actually materialise, we might see Salt 2 sometime in 2018.
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Tomb Raider Reboot - Angelina Jolie Will Cameo?
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- Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016 17:16
- Written by University herald
A Tomb Raider movie reboot is confirmed for release on March 16, 2018. It will star Alicia Vikander, but there are no confirmed reports yet whether the star of the original movie, Angelina Jolie, will be seen as a cameo in the kick-ass action movie.The game has been around for 20 years, while the movie adaptation was released in 2001. According to Producer Graham King, the new movie reboot will not pick-up on the last Lara Croft movie in 2003, Chatter Sports Net reported.King said the reboot will focus its story on Lara's search for her father, News Everyday reported. He said it is considered a back to the roots story. Since it is a father and daughter story, it is expected to be quite emotional, he said. And he believes that that arc is what captured Alicia's interest to star in the film.There were also reports that "The Danish Girl" Academy Award winner, Vikander, said the same thing about the plot, saying that it was an origin story. The 28-year-old star said the story will be emotional and hopefully fans will see a more in-depth side of the character. She hopes that this approach will bring something new to the table, allowing the film to stand on its own.The movie's director, Roar Uthaug, commended the 2013 game in March and said he will try to make the reboot do the same thing. He wants to make the character more relatable to fans. He also wants to add a touch of his Norwegian roots to the franchise.Angelina Jolie's "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" in 2001 is still the highest grossing movie based on a video game in the US. However, its "The Cradle of Life" sequel was considered a disappointment in the box office. The game is now on its 20th year after being released in 1996 for PlayStations, PCs, and the Sega Saturn.
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Angelina Jolie working on Irish cartoon film to be released next September
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- Published on Saturday, 20 May 2017 16:34
- Written by Irish Examiner
Angelina Jolie is executive producer on a new Irish cartoon film that hopes to send out a strong message about the plight of people living under oppression or conflict.Jolie is executive producer of the Academy award-nominated Cartoon Saloon’s new film The Breadwinner, which is due to be released next September.The Breadwinner is the story of 12-year-old Parwana who dresses up as a boy in order to work and provide for her family when her father is arrested in Afghanistan.Together with her best friend, Shauzia, she risks discovery to try and find out if her father is still alive.Angelina Jolie has met Cartoon Saloon’s co-founder and Breadwinner director Nora Twomey in London to discuss details of the movie.“She firmly believes in the film and is very excited about it. She is really involved in giving feedback and advice on an issue that she deeply cares about,” said Cartoon Saloon’s Chief Operations Officer Catherine Roycroft.“She really works hard for education and empowerment for women in the Middle East so wants to push the film and send out the strongest message possible.“To make the film as authentic as possible, we’ve used the voices of people who either come from or were born in Afghanistan for the characters.” Cartoon Saloon is holding a portfolio and career advice workshop for second and third level students as Art Source in the RDS on Friday Nov 11 from 12-4pm.On Saturday and Sunday they will also be there to host Shapeshifter workshops for 8-12 year olds.Over 15,000 people are expected to view exhibits from over 120 contemporary artists and 30 Irish and international galleries gathering together to showcase painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, prints and ceramic art.Art Source takes place at the RDS, Dublin, from November 11-13, admission is €10 adults, €8 OAPs. Children under 16 free only if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks in Jessica Buchanan Film by Sully Director Clint Eastwood?
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- Published on Thursday, 27 October 2016 06:59
- Written by Movie News Guide
After directing the Chesley Sullenberger biopic Sully, Clint Eastwood is set to make another biopic based on the real-life story of Jessica Buchanan. It will be based on Impossible Odds, the memoir Buchanan co-wrote with Erik Landemalm and Anthony Flacco.After directing the Chesley Sullenberger biopic Sully, Clint Eastwood is set to make another biopic based on the real-life story of Jessica Buchanan. It will be based on Impossible Odds, the memoir Buchanan co-wrote with Erik Landemalm and Anthony Flacco.Buchanan was kidnapped in October 2011 while working in Somalia. She and her fellow humanitarian aid worker Poul Hagen Thisted, who is from Denmark, were caught by land pirates after their escort and protector sold them out.On Jan. 25, 2012, Buchanan and Thisted were freed after having been held captive for three months in Somalia. Thanks to the team of United States Navy SEALs who raided a compound 12 miles north of the Somali town of Adow and in the process killed nine Somali pirates.In 2013, the film adaptation of Impossible Odds had already been eyed for the big screen. Greg Silverman and Julia Spiro will oversee the upcoming biopic of Buchanan for Eastwood’s longtime home studio, Warner Bros.Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland will write the screenplay of the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was the writer of the films Mystic River and Blood Work, which were both directed by Eastwood.The cast of the film has yet to be announced. One actress who is likely to play Buchanan excellently is Angelina Jolie, who is a humanitarian herself.If Jolie is tapped to play Buchanan, it will not be her first biopic role as she played Gia Carangi, a 1970s top fashion model who died of AIDS, in the 1998 film Gia. An excellent choice to play Landemalm, Buchanan’s husband, in the upcoming biopic is her fellow Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, who played the title role in Eastwood’s Sully.Meanwhile, Jolie is said to be in talks to star in a biopic titled Shoot Like a Girl. It is a drama film about the Afghanistan war focusing on the story of Air Force Major Mary Jennings Hegar.
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Halloween Costumes: Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent Costume is a Hit This Year
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- Published on Thursday, 27 October 2016 07:01
- Written by Movie News Guide
Angelina Jolie has bigger priorities than Halloween at the moment. Needless to say, her Maleficent costume is tempting for more than a few reasons.Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce saga won’t hit the rock-bottom anytime soon obviously. Matter of fact, it’s getting nastier by the day. From child-abuse allegations to Marion Cotillard to FBI, the divorce was blown out of proportions. Their kids, however, are at the receiving end due to their parents’ misdemeanors. Their Halloween is nothing like the previous years’.People reports Angelina’s Halloween shopping from the past and in all its glory. Angie took three of her six kids to a store in California for the costume shopping. Namely, Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox were seen at the store with their mother. They couldn’t possibly hold the excitement for the paparazzi.On a serious note, Disney’s Maleficent will come out as a popular choice for this year’s Halloween. The reason, however, has to do with both her divorce and the costume’s blend of beauty and intimidation. If one has to look scary and beautiful at the same time, Maleficent is the best option. It comes in black too! Angelina is trending in every circles for weeks together now. Furthermore, her ex husband is no aberration too. The trend will extend to Halloween for the obvious reasons. Apart from her, Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian are in line for a Halloween domination. Under these circumstances, Maleficent is an overt choice.The costume is readily available in the market and in a few websites even. To make matters interesting, there are DIY guidelines to make the ominous Disney character too. The guidelines cover her significant horns and the enchanted staff to its entirety. Not to mention, long nails and some make up will surely raise its stakes.Some insider sources shed light on Angelina and her kids’ celebration for the Halloween. Kids go trick-or-treating, dress up for the occasion and decorate, according to the source. Perhaps, this year’s won’t be like every other year, of course. That shouldn’t hold back the kids though. One can only hope… Happy Halloween!
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