Getting Into Character: Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Fox Searchlight, Biopics, Drama, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Hilary Swank‘s next film will have the Oscar-winner soaring out of the ring and into the air.

In Fox Searchlight’s Amelia, Swank plays famed aviator Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The pilot - along with a navigator - mysteriously vanished in 1937 after attempting a flight around the world.

The biopic, based on screenplay by Ronald Bass (Rain Man), also stars Richard Gere as publisher George Putnam (Amelia’s husband) and Ewan McGregor as Gene Vidal (Earhart’s lover).

Amelia, directed by Mira Nair (Vanity Fair), is scheduled for an October 23 release.

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Sacha Baron Cohen Teases with New Bruno Poster

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Comedy, Upcoming Releases

Just because Sacha Baron Cohen‘s R-rated now doesn’t mean he can’t show off his assets.

Although it was originally slapped with an NC-17, an edited version of Brüno has made its way past the MPAA censors. (If you want to guess which scenarios were trimmed, you can view the red band trailer here.) Those old enough to see the original version will most likely see the cuts in the DVD release.

The cringe-inducing mockumentary will hit the catwalk on July 10. Until then, you can learn much more about the flamboyant Austrian fashionista through his “MeinSpace” page.

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New Eagle Eye Trailer Released

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: DreamWorks, Action, Mystery, Political, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Whether it is the amazing teaser trailer, the fact that Spielberg is attached, or simply Shia LaBeouf, Eagle Eye has caught the attention of all sorts of film fans.

Adding more of a peek into Michelle Monaghan‘s character, the trailer has gotten me even more pumped about the upcoming film. Director D.J. Caruso and LaBeouf did it once with Disturbia—who says that they can’t do it again this September?

Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, and Billy Bob Thornton also star in the film.

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Fourth Indiana Jones Film to Premiere in ‘08.

Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Paramount, Action, Adventure, Filmmaking, Rumors, Scripts, Upcoming Releases

It’s the announcement moviegoers have been waiting for – the fourth ‘Indy’ installment is definitely coming, Harrison, George, and Steven will be in their respective roles, and it’s all happening in the near future.  Before now, the will was there, along with the talent, but no official statement had been made regarding the film.  The script, which spent over ten years in development, has finally been completed and greenlit by the mighty triumvirate and “is going to be the best one yet,” according to Lucas.  Ford and Spielberg have also expressed great joy and excitement about the project, claiming that fans should expect a story that delivers on the same level as the first three.

Although many of the film’s details remain under wraps – including the official title, locations, and plot – the hype and public extolment from the people who best know the series are enough to excite even the most doubtful of naysayers.  The fourth chapter in the series will begin shooting sometime later this year.  Look for any updates on casting, plot, or official release right here on FilmCrunch.

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