Angelina Jolie wanted for Maleficent sequel ...as Disney develop follow-up to the $760 million blockbuster
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 06:10
- Written by Daily mail
Disney is working on a sequel to the 2014 live action fairytale Maleficent and the Mouse House wants Angelina Jolie to return in the title role.Deadline.com reported Monday that Disney is eager to capitalize on the worldwide appeal of the first film which cost $180 million to make but grossed a total of almost $760 million globally.The website says the studio plans to keep Jolie 'in the loop' and Linda Woolverton, who wrote the screenplay for the first film, has been tapped to write the next one with Jolie in mind to return as the winged character.It's not clear right now if the actress will, in fact, return for the sequel or if she's even interested in doing so.She's only made one live action sequel - and that was for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring in The Cradle Of Life.So far she's resisted invitations to make follow-ups to her films Salt and Wanted.But it may ultimately depend on whether her youngest children want their mom to do it, having been thrilled when she won a Teen Choice Award this year for the role. Late last year, Jolie, who turned 40 on June 4, announced she intended to quit acting and focus instead on working behind the camera.She directed husband Brad Pitt in the romance By The Sea which is currently in post-production and is rumored to be prepping to work with him again on the film Africa.
She's also busy raising her brood of six with Pitt and is committed to her work as a United Nations Special Envoy with a focus on the plight of refugees. The 2014 blockbuster was an adaptation of the classic fairytale of Sleeping Beauty with Jolie's character based on the iconic villain from Disney's classic 1959 animated feature.There's no clues yet as to how the story might be developed from the ending of the first movie that saw Maleficent unite her Moors kingdom with that of humans under Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty whom she cursed and then awakened.Maleficent 2 will be the fourth live action fairytale script Woolverton will do for Disney.In addition to Maleficent, she scripted 2010's Alice In Wonderland and its sequel Alice Through The Looking Glass, which is set for release next year. She also penned Disney's Beauty And The Beast that's currently filming and stars Emma Watson, Luke Evans and Ian McKellen. It's not yet known of the first film's director Robert Stromberg will be back to helm to sequel or if any other cast are attached to the project at this early stage.
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Captain Marvel Could Pair Charlize Theron With Angelina Jolie
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- Published on Friday, 05 June 2015 22:09
- Written by Cinemablend
We've been hearing rumors swirling around for a while now that Angelina Jolie might be a candidate in line to potentially take the helm of Marvel Studios' upcoming superhero film Captain Marvel. Today that story is expanding a little bit, as now there is talk not only that Jolie will direct, but that she might bring along Charlize Theron to star.This story should definitely be taken with a gigantic grain of salt, but according to a source at OK! Magazine (via Yahoo!), recent months have seen a deep friendship forged between Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron, and that friendship could possibly result in the two women teaming up for Marvel's first female-superhero led movie. The source even suggested that Theron deciding to work on Captain Marvel could be what gets Jolie to commit to the project, saying,Marvel has been courting Angie to direct the project and Charlize is a clear fan favourite for the starring role. If Charlize were to get the part, Angie would almost certainly sign on to work with her new pal.Right off the bat, there is something fishy about this story. It's true that Charlize Theron has been wowing action fans recently thanks to her stunning performance in George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road, but saying that she is the fan favorite to play Captain Marvel might be considered a bit of a stretch - mostly because it's really been actresses like Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt and Katheryn Winnick who have garnering the most attention in that department. That being said, it's not like Charlize Theron wouldn't be a great choice to play the first ever live-action Carol Danvers, so who knows.
As for Angelina Jolie potentially directing Captain Marvel, it would definitely be an interesting choice. Between In The Land of Blood and Honey and Unbroken, Jolie has shown an inclination towards telling big screen stories of real-life drama and struggles of the human spirit, and while it wouldn't be at all impossible to hit on those themes in a comic book movie, it would definitely be a major change of pace for her as a filmmaker. At this point, all talk of her connection to Marvel is based on stories with unnamed sources, so it's hard to say if there actually is a connection, but she would be an interesting choice for the gig.Do you think Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron might make an interesting pair to join up as director-lead actor for Captain Marvel? Or would you be more interested in seeing Marvel Studios go in a different direction with the aesthetic and the character for the movie? Hit the comments with your thoughts, feelings, and speculation on the matter!
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Iain Softley's 'Hackers' Starring Jonny Lee Miller & Angelina Jolie Announced for Blu-ray
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- Published on Saturday, 09 May 2015 10:00
- Written by Highdef digest
Blu-ray will hack the planet this August.In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is working on 'Hackers: 20th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on August 18.While practicing the tricks of the trade, a neophyte "hacker" accomplishes the nearly impossible: he hacks the highly secured computer at the Ellingson Mineral Corporation. But in doing so, he unknowingly taps into a high-tech embezzling scheme masked by a computer virus with the potential to destroy the world's ecosystem! And when the young hacker and his pals are targeted for the crime, the group must launch a massive cyberspace attack - one that will hopefully clear their names and prevent ecological disaster.Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97.You can find the latest specs for 'Hackers: 20th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 18.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s By the Sea Gets November Release
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- Published on Friday, 08 May 2015 16:19
- Written by Time
Universal Pictures announced a Nov. 13, 2015, release for By the Sea, Angelina Jolie’s directorial followup to 2014 Oscar nominee Unbroken.In addition to writing, directing, and producing, Jolie will also star alongside husband Brad Pitt. The 1970s-set film follows the troubled marriage between a writer named Roland (Pitt) and Vanessa (Jolie) upon their arrival to French seaside resort, where they meet fellow travelers and “begin to come to terms with unresolved issues in their own lives.” Mélanie Laurent, Niels Arestrup, Melvil Poupaud and Richard Bohringer also star.The film, according to Universal, is inspired by ’60s and ’70s theater as well as European cinema.“This is a story about a relationship derailed by loss, the tenacity of love, and the path to recovery and acceptance,” Jolie said in a statement. “It has been a privilege to explore these universal human experiences with such a generous and talented cast and crew.”“Angie and Brad have created an intimate gem of a film that will surprise people and delivers an experience they might not expect from them,” said Donna Langley, Chairman, Universal Pictures. “Universal is honored to market and distribute it to audiences around the world.”Pitt and Jolie will produce alongside executive producers Chris Brigham (Inception), Holly Goline (Unbroken) and Michael Vieira (Unbroken).
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'Fifty Shades Darker' Movie: 3 Reasons Angelina Jolie Could Direct 'Grey' Sequel With Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan
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- Published on Thursday, 30 April 2015 06:23
- Written by Fashion style
"Fifty Shades Darker," the movie sequel to "Fifty Shades of Grey," has already been given a release date, but there is still no word on who will replace director Sam Taylor-Johnson.Taylor-Johnson, who directed the first movie in the franchise based on E.L. James' hit book series, announced in late March that she will not return to helm the two succeeding films.While Universal Pictures has yet to announce who will take the spot, many reports have claimed that Angelina Jolie is being considered for the job. Considering the actress-director's experience, it appears to be possible. Below are some of the reasons why Jolie could direct Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in "Fifty Shades Darker."
1. Jolie had already been tapped for the project.Jolie was in talks to direct the first "Fifty Shades" film, according to Deadline. And while that did not pan out, the studio said they would be interested in taking on the actress-director should she express her intention to be part of the project.
2. Jolie is familiar with the story's theme.A fan suggested that there are similarities between the stories in James' book series and Jolie's film "Unbroken." The fan, who writes at LatersBaby.net, suggests that the concept of unconditional love in the second and third books in the series might entice Jolie to take on the project.
3. Jolie is not a stranger to sexy themes and characters. The actress exudes confidence and sexiness as a person without even trying. She is also familiar with translating that sexiness onscreen. With films like "Original Sin" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" under her belt, it would be safe to say that Jolie knows more than a thing or two about playing sexy characters and doing steamy love scenes..
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