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2009 | 2005
20 articles from 2009
tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?
12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.
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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.
Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?
12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.
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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.
Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?
12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.
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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.
Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?
12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.
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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.
Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?
12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.
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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.
Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Niccol gets The Host
24 September 2009 11:42 AM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
The array of novel adaptations from writer Stephanie Meyer continue to grow as her latest book The Host gets the feature film treatment. Andrew Niccol will write and direct the adaptation, adding onto his credits which include Lord of War and Gattaca. The project was picked up by Nick Wechsler, Paula Mae and Steve Schwartz out of their own money Variety reports.
Meyer’s novel is a love story set in the near future on Earth, which has been assimilated by an alien species that call themselves “Souls.” They are benevolent parasites that subsume the conscious of humans and take possession of their bodies. One such soul, The Wanderer (so named because she has wandered among so many different worlds) is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder, in an attempt to locate the last pocket of surviving humans on Earth. The Wanderer cannot subsume the forceful Melanie, and »
- Melissa Molina
Stephenie Meyers' Ditches 'The Twilight Saga' for 'The Host'
23 September 2009 4:01 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
As a novelist, naturally, Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has worked on more than just a handful of teen-centric vampire novels. And now that her Twilight Saga has turned into a giant fangirl-tastic franchise, Hollywood is looking to cash in on whatever else the gal has up her sleeve. That "whatever else" just happens to be Meyer's first adult novel, The Host, which was picked up by producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz, all of whom used their own money to nab the screen rights. Andrew Niccol (Gattica, Lord of War) will write the screenplay. So what's The Host about? Well, sadly it has nothing to do with the 2006 Korean monster movie of the same name. Nope, instead, Meyer's book is a love story set in the near future on Earth where a species of altruistic...
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Stephenie Meyer’s ‘The Host’ Headed For The Big Screen
23 September 2009 12:14 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Today we get word from Variety that Stephenie Meyer’s novel The Host (which is nothing to do with the Twilight series, Fyi!) has been acquired by producers for adaptation to the big-screen. The 600-plus page science fiction-romance novel is the first adult novel written by Meyer.
Producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have used their own money to acquire the screen rights to Meyer’s The Host (not to be mistaken for the Korean monster movie from 2006). The book is, “a love story set in the near future on Earth, which has been assimilated by an alien species of benevolent parasites that call themselves “Souls.” One such soul, the Wanderer, is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder, in an attempt to locate the last pocket of surviving humans on Earth.” The adaptation is set to be written and directed by Andrew Niccol (Lord of War, »
- Ross Miller
"Twilight's" Stephenie Meyer's Next Film That's Not About Vampires or Werewolves, But Aliens!
23 September 2009 11:23 AM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
"The Host," the first adult novel from "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, is set to become a full-feature film! Producers Nick Wechsler and Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have acquired screen rights.
Variety is saying that the producers have used their own money to purchase the rights. Wow, they must really, really love the book!
Andrew Niccol ("Gattaca," "Lord of War") will write the script and direct.
"The Host" is a science fiction/romance novel about an alien race, called souls, who take over Earth and its inhabitants. But the drama begins when one human host refuses to be taken over by a soul.
Here's more info about "The Host" from wikipedia:
The idea for The Host originated on a trip from Phoenix to Salt Lake City. Bored, Meyer made up stories to entertain herself, and was halfway through outlining the story of The Host in her head before realizing what she had created. »
- Manny
Stephenie Meyer's 'Host' coming to big screen
23 September 2009 8:08 AM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
Andrew Niccol ("Lord of War") is set to write and direct the big-screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's adult novel "The Host" after Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have acquired the rights to the book.
Meyer, of course, is best known for her "Twilight" series. "The Host" is a love story set on Earth in the future and follows an alien parasite known as Wanderer that is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder. »
- Franck Tabouring
Twilight Author's The Host Novel Being Adapted
23 September 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have used their own money to acquire screen rights to "The Host," the first adult novel written by Stephenie Meyer, author of the "Twilight" series. Andrew Niccol (Gattaca, Lord of War) will write the script and direct. Meyer's novel is a love story set in the near future on Earth, which has been assimilated by an alien species of benevolent parasites that call themselves "Souls." One such soul, the Wanderer, is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder, in an attempt to locate the last pocket of surviving humans on Earth. "We wanted Stephenie to be involved in the adaptation and have her endorse and be part of the creative decisions," Wechsler said. "'Twilight' proven she knows more about what works than most." »
Meyer's The Host Coming to the Big Screen
23 September 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
Variety reports that producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have acquired the screen rights to The Host , the first adult novel written by Stephenie Meyer, creator and author of the Twilight series. Andrew Niccol who's written & directed Gattaca , S1m0ne , Lord Of War and the upcoming The Cross will write the script and direct The Host . Meyer's novel is a love story set in the near future on Earth, which has been assimilated by an alien species of benevolent parasites that call themselves "Souls." One such soul, the Wanderer, is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder, in an attempt to locate the last pocket of surviving humans on Earth. (Sounds a bit like a "romantic" Invasion of the Body Snatchers ) This is how the... »
Andrew Niccol Adapting Stephenie Meyer's Novel 'The Host'
23 September 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Now this is a very interesting combination of talents. Gattaca and Lord of War director Andrew Niccol has been hired to write a screenplay and direct an adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's first adult novel titled "The Host", which just hit bookshelves last May (Amazon). Producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have used their own money to acquire the screen rights. Apparently it was tough getting the rights. "We wanted Stephenie to be involved in the adaptation and have her endorse and be part of the creative decisions," Wechsler told Variety. Twilight has "proven she knows more about what works than most." Meyer's novel is a love story (like Twilight) set in the near future on Earth, which has been assimilated by an alien species of benevolent parasites that call themselves "Souls." One such soul, the Wanderer, is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder, in an »
- Alex Billington
Andrew Niccol to Direct Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host'
23 September 2009 4:24 AM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
Not that she needs the money at this point, but Twilight authoress Stephenie Meyer has just given the nod to Kiwi director Andrew Niccol to adapt her novel The Host as a film.
Niccol made his biggest early splash with Gattaca, but also wrote the screenplay for The Truman Show and wrote and directed one of the better swing-and-miss efforts in several years, the Nic Cage movie Lord of War.
The Host is Meyer's first adult novel, which Publishers Weekly describes as a "tantalizing sci-fi thriller," and as you might guess, it's about parasites. However, these little buggers can jump from planet to planet. What they do here on Earth you might also be able to guess: The "Souls," as they're called, inhabit humans and take them over. »
- Colin Boyd
Singer On 'Giant Killer' and Niccol Tackles Meyers' 'Host'
23 September 2009 1:35 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
First off, The Hollywood Reporter brings word Bryan Singer will direct Jack the Giant Killer for New Line Cinema and Legendary Pictures. The film is described as a fantasy adventure written by Mark Bomback (Live Free or Die Hard), telling a story set in motion when a princess is kidnapped, threatening a long-standing peace between men and giants. A young farmer is given an opportunity to lead a dangerous expedition to the giants' kingdom in hopes of rescuing her. Darren Lemke penned the original draft of the script taking a more adult angle at the popular Jack and the Beanstalk tale. The film is most likely going to be Singer's next movie. The project has no start date but is being fast-tracked. Beyond this Singer is attached to Battlestar Galactica and a remake of John Boorman's 1981 Oscar-nominated King Arthur tale Excalibur. Secondly we have word Andrew Niccol (Lord of War »
- Brad Brevet
Twilight author's The Host gets Gattaca director
23 September 2009 12:04 AM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
Film rights for Twilight author Stephanie Meyer's first adult-centric novel, The Host, have finally been sold to the producers working on The Road movie. Writing the screenplay and directing the film will be Andrew Niccol, writer/director of Gattaca, Lord of War and the upcoming sci-fi film The Cross.
Producing The Host will be Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz and Paula Mae Schwartz. Meyer's sci-fi drama takes place on a near future Earth that has been invaded by alien spirits that take over the bodies of humans completely. The book's main character is a woman who has a strong enough personality to remain dominant.
After the huge success of Twilight, Meyer was heavily courted by other studios and producers for the screen rights to The Host. She didn't want to part with them until she met Wechsler, the Schwartzes and Niccol. It turned out that two of Stephanie Meyer's »
- Patrick Sauriol
Stephenie Meyer Finds Love in the Future with ‘The Host’
23 September 2009 12:04 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer could probably retire with the money she will surely make off of her hit tween vampire series, but it seems as though she's not satisfied with that. She's hungry for more, and she will be teaming up with scribe/director Andrew Niccol to make it happen. The project, The Host, will be based on a Meyer novel of the same name. According to Variety's Mike Fleming, it is "a love story set in the near future on Earth, which has been assimilated by an alien species that call themselves "Souls." They are benevolent parasites that subsume the conscious of humans and take possession of their bodies. One such soul, The Wanderer (so named because she has wandered among so many different worlds) is fused with a dying human named Melanie Stryder, in an attempt to locate the last pocket of surviving humans on Earth. The Wanderer cannot subsume the forceful Melanie, and »
- Neil Miller
Stephenie Meyer's The Host Headed to the Big Screen
22 September 2009 6:12 PM, PDT | movies.about.com | See recent movies.about.com news »
Variety's reporting Stephenie Meyer - author of the bestselling Twilight series - may soon be seeing another one of her books getting the big screen treatment. Film rights to Meyer's The Host, first published in May 2008, have been picked up producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz. According to Variety, the trio snatched up the rights using their own money rather than studio funds. Meyer will be actively involved in the adaptation of The Host, her first real adult book, as part of the rights deal.
The Host is a strange sci-fi/love story about aliens who look like centipedes and take over our bodies by inserting themselves into our brains. They've almost completely wiped out the human population with the exception of small bands of resistance fighters. One of these fighters, Melanie Stryder, is captured and an alien known as Wanderer is chosen to be implanted in her dying body. »
First Concept Art for Andrew Niccol's New Film The Cross
15 September 2009 11:27 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Haven't heard of The Cross? Don't worry, we're going to change that right now. The Cross is the newest sci-fi film from Andrew Niccol, the director behind Gattaca, S1m0ne, and Lord of War. He hasn't directed anything since 2005 but is already back shooting this as we speak. The cast in this includes Orlando Bloom, Vincent Cassel, John Goodman, and Olga Kurylenko. Our friends at Quiet Earth got their hands on a small batch of concept art created by Jean-Vincent Puzos and it looks gorgeous, or rather it looks like he's getting back to his Gattaca roots, which is good news considering that's one of my all-time favorite sci-fi films. Click above to see more concept art. I don't exactly know what we're seeing, besides some landscapes and set pieces, but it looks great so far. In terms of the story, here's what The Cross is about: "Mylar (Bloom) and »
- Alex Billington
Orlando Bloom takes on The Cross
4 February 2009 11:35 PM, PST | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Orlando Bloom, Olga Kurylenko and Vincent Cassel have all signed on to near-future thriller The Cross. After a quiet period in his career, it would seem that Bloom is gearing things back up again – he’s got several films lined up and clearly feels that a futuristic drama is the way to break out of that Pirates stereotyping. And it’s something of a comeback also for writer/director Andrew Niccol, who hasn’t made a film since 2005’s Lord Of War. Bloom, Kurylenko and Kassel will star in the tale of a man...
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- jwhite
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