First Look: Prince of Persia Trailer

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

When a movie combines The Mummy, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, it’s bound to be a hit. And in this case, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time also has a beefed up Jake Gyllenhaal and a Bond girl (Gemma Arteron) to boot.

So will this trailer get you in the doors? Doesn’t matter—I’m sure Disney’s already got a new theme park ride in the works.

Prince of Persia opens on May 28.

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Getting into Character: Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince of Persia

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Upcoming Releases

Thanks to Jarhead, we already know what Jake Gyllenhaal looks like with a shaved head. (Answer: Hot.) But is he manly enough to pull off the shoulder-length look? (Be sure to also check out the new poster after the jump.)

In Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the actor plays Dastan, a prince on a quest to find an enchanted dagger. Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) stars as the feisty princess who reluctantly helps him with the mission while Ben Kingsley takes on the villainous role of Nizam. The fantasy adventure is based off the popular video game that was released in 1989.

Persia unfolds in theaters on May 28, 2010.

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Prince of Persia Gets Pushed Back

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Adaptation, Adventure, Period, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases

In hopes of creating another successful franchise, Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer have made the decision to delay their next joint feature.

Originally scheduled for next June, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has been pushed back a whole year. It’s believed this calendar shift will give the crew more time to perfect the post-production work necessary for the video game adaptation.

As a bonus, the change of date will allow Persia to avoid the premiere of Transformers 2 on June 26. (This is, of course, assuming Shia LaBeouf’s injuries allow that movie to even stay on track.)

Jake Gyllenhaal and his princely hair will now arrive in theaters on Memorial Day weekend 2010.

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Jake Gyllenhaal is the Prince of Persia

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Adaptation, Adventure, Period, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Although it was earlier reported that Orlando Bloom was set to star in a new trilogy, it seems that is not the case. It’s just been announced that Jake Gyllenhaal has been cast as the lead in the big-screen adaptation of Prince of Persia.

In the movie, Gyllenhaal will play Dastan, a sixth-century prince who must work with a “feisty” princess to prevent a villain from possessing the “Sands of Time.” Gemma Arteron (Quantum of Solace) will be playing Tamina, the woman who joins forces with Dastan.

The fantasy adventure is based off the popular video game that was released in 1989. With both Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean) behind the project, it’s hoped this film will eventually become another franchise.

Production on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is scheduled to begin in July.

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Orlando Bloom Set for New Trilogy

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Adaptation, Adventure, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Although his relationship with Kate Bosworth flamed out, I don’t know that anyone can accuse Orlando Bloom of being afraid of commitment.

According to the New York Post, the actor is now set to star in in his third trilogy.  Bloom will follow up his work in The Lord of the Rings and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchises with Prince of Persia.  Orlando reportedly beat out rising stud Zac Efron to play the title character in this video game adaptation. 

Interestingly enough, not only is Persia another Disney creation, it’s being produced by Bloom’s old Pirates boss:  Jerry Bruckheimer.  I guess the guy really likes familiarity!

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