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Connelly And Bettany Monkey Around With Creation

4 November 2009 2:23 AM, PST | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »

Creation is the partly biographical, part fictional account of scientist Charles Darwin's relationship with his eldest daughter 'Annie', as the author struggled to document his evolutionary theories in the book On the Origin of Species. Produced by Jeremy Thomas, the film was directed by Jon Amiel, starring actors Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly as 'Charles' and 'Emma Darwin'. Screenplay is by John Collee, adapting author Randal Keynes's biography of Darwin titled Annie's Box. The film had its world premiere September 10, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival as the opening night Gala Presentation. According to producer Thomas, the Us was one of the last countries to find a distributor due to the prominence of the ongoing 'creation' vs. 'evolution' controversy. Newmarket Films (The Passion Of Christ), eventually acquired distribution rights to the Icon film with plans to release it December 2009. In Canada, D Films will release Creation January 22, 2010. Click the »

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Creation - Trailer and poster for the Newmarket Films release starring Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly.

3 November 2009 10:46 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

See the trailer as well as the poster for Newmarket Films' "Creation," starring Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Martha West, Jeremy Northam and Toby Jones. Jon Amiel directs from the screenplay written by John Collee based on the book by Randall Keynes. The drama sees limited areas on January 22nd next year. As renowned scientist Charles Darwin (Paul Bettany) struggles to accept his young daughter's death, he finds himself torn between his love for his god-fearing wife (Jennifer Connelly) and his growing belief in a world that is its own perpetual creation. Directed by Jon Amiel,written by John Colley, and based upon the book by Darwin's great-great-grandson, Randal Keynes, this is the deeply human story of the evolution of Darwin's masterwork, of a passionate marriage torn apart by the most provocative idea in history, and of a tortured genius saved by the love of a child.. »

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“Creation” Movie Poster and Trailer

3 November 2009 10:37 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »

Check out the poster for “Creation,” a biopic movie telling the life of Charles Darwin.

A psychological, heart-wrenching love story starring Paul Bettany (A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) as Charles Darwin, the film is based on “Annie’s Box,” a biography penned by Darwin’s great-great-grandson Randal Keynes using personal letters and diaries of the Darwin family. We take a unique and inside look at Darwin, his family and his love for his deeply religious wife, played by Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind, Requiem for a Dream), as, torn between faith and science, Darwin struggles to finish his legendary book “On the Origin of Species,” which goes on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology.

The film is directed by Jon Amiel (The Singing Detective, Entrapment) and writed  by John Collee (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World).

Co-stars Toby Jones (Frost/Nixon, »

- Allan Ford

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Newmarket will distribute 'Creation'

25 September 2009 12:02 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Newmarket Films has acquired U.S. rights to director Jon Amiel's "Creation," starring Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany. The plan is for a December release.The film, which focuses on Charles Darwin and his family as he struggles to finish "On the Origin of Species," premiered two weeks ago at the Toronto Film Festival.According to Variety, after the Toronto screening, many predicted that U.S. distributors would be scared off by the theme of evolution.The screenplay was written by John Collee based on the biography "Annie's Box," written by Randal Keynes, Darwin's great-great grandson."Creation" was produced by Jeremy Thomas at Recorded Picture Company with BBC Films and Ocean Pictures. The film co-stars Toby Jones and Jeremy Northam . Newmarket, who is no stranger »

- Adnan Tezer

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Newmarket Films Agrees With Creation

24 September 2009 10:40 PM, PDT | www.canmag.com | See recent CanMag news »

After doing a short run at the festivals, Creation has found a buyer!

Newmarket Films Picks Up Creation

Newmarket Films announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to director Jon Amiel's Creation, a film which focuses on Charles Darwin and his family as he struggles to finish his legendary book .On The Origin of Species,. which went on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology. The screenplay was written by John Collee, based on the biography .Annie's Box. which was penned by Darwin's great-great grandson Randal Keynes using personal letters and diaries of the Darwin family. The film was produced by Jeremy Thomas at Recorded Picture Company, with BBC Films and Ocean Pictures.

Creation stars real-life couple Paul Bettany and Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly as Darwin and wife. Newmarket.s Chris Ball and Robert Fyvolent negotiated the deal for Newmarket, and HanWay Films CEO Tim Haslam »

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Newmarket Will Stage Creation

24 September 2009 4:24 PM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

Creation, the Charles Darwin biopic starring A Beautiful Mind stars Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly, has been in release limbo for a while due to the fact that no distributor — for whatever reason — wanted to touch it. Directed by The Core helmer Jon Amiel, Creation stars Bettany and Connelly as Darwin and wife Emma in a movie that met bland to negative reactions from the Toronto International Film Festival.

Now, according to Variety, Newmarket Films, the distributor of Passion of the Christ, has picked up the film and slotted it for a December release. Thus, sooner rather than later we’ll be able to see if the film, scripted by John Collee (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) is any good.

Little known fact: Connelly and Bettany are real life husband and wife. That, and between Creation, Legion and Priest, every film Bettany is involved with at »

- John Cooper

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Newmarket “Creates” U.S. Deal for Toronto Opener

24 September 2009 11:35 AM, PDT | IndieWIRE | See recent indieWIRE news »

Newmarket Films has acqurired the U.S. rights to Jon Amiel’s “Creation,” the Charles Darwin biopic that opened the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month, setting the film up for a theatrical release later this year.  The film focuses on Darwin and his family as he is finishing the groundbreaking “On the Origin of Species.”  The film’s screenplay was written by John Collee, an adaptation of “Annie’s Box,” a biography by … »

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Newmarket Films Picks Up Creation

23 September 2009 6:45 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Newmarket Films announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to director Jon Amiel's Creation, a film which focuses on Charles Darwin and his family as he struggles to finish his legendary book "On The Origin of Species," which went on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology. The screenplay was written by John Collee, based on the biography "Annie's Box" which was penned by Darwin's great-great grandson Randal Keynes using personal letters and diaries of the Darwin family. The film was produced by Jeremy Thomas at Recorded Picture Company (The Last Emperor, Sexy Beast), with BBC Films and Ocean Pictures.

Creation stars real-life couple Paul Bettany (A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World) and Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly (Requiem for a Dream, A Beautiful Mind) as Darwin and wife. Newmarket plans to release the film in December.

In Creation, Amiel (The Singing Detective, »

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Interviews with the Writers & Director of 'Creation'

19 September 2009 4:26 PM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

We've got three exclusive interviews with the biographer, Randel Keynes, scriptwriter, John Collee and director, Jon Amiel of new movie, 'Creation'. The movie tells the story of Darwin, played by Paul Bettany and how he struggles to find a balance between his revolutionary theories on evolution and the relationship with religious wife (Jennifer Connelly), whose faith contradicts his work.

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Creation is out in the UK 25th September »

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Toronto International Film Festival Names Governors For Talent Lab

10 September 2009 2:10 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced that four internationally acclaimed filmmakers have joined them to serve as governors at the 6th annual Tiff Talent Lab.

"Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle, notable Canadian director and actor Don McKellar, prominent director and performing artist Miranda July, and novelist and screenwriter John Collee have all donated four days of their hectic time to mentor aspiring filmmakers during this year's Talent Lab.

The event, from September 9 to 12, is an intensive program that offers artistic development opportunities to 25 emerging filmmakers. Participants will get a chance to interact and learn from the acclaimed industry professionals.

Tiff Director and CEO Piers Handling said, "Once again, we are thrilled to have a group of immensely talented and diverse governors for this year's Talent Lab. The support we receive from the international film industry for Talent Lab ensures that year after year, we can continue to nurture and »

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G.I. Joe director talks sequel and Tarzan remake

7 August 2009 12:43 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »

With His new action-packed sci-fi flick G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra opening this weekend, director Stephen Sommers already has a sequel in mind.

And he's also set to direct a remake of Tarzan, based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous ape-man most recently seen on screen in live-action form in 1984's Greystoke (starring Christopher Lambert) and 1999's Tarzan and the Lost City (pictured here, with Caspar van Dien in the lead role).

CineFOOLS reports that when Sommers was asked if the G.I. Joe cast were locked in for a sequel, he said "Yes, they are. Next summer."

Of course it also depends on how the first film performs and Sommers told SuperheroHype he was all set to do a follow-up if Paramount gave it the green light. "I'll take August off, but then sure, I'm right back in there", he said.

So, where would the next film take us? »

- David Bentley

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Tiff Opening With Creation

15 July 2009 2:03 PM, PDT | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »

Hnr's Michael Stevens reporting from Toronto... Director Jon Amiel's newest feature Creation, a film about radical evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin, will open the 34th Toronto Film Festival, Sept. 10. "This intimate look at Darwin puts a human face on a man whose theory remains controversial to this day," said Tiff director/CEO Piers Handling. Produced by Jeremy Thomas, the bio-pic stars actor Paul "Gangster One" Bettany as the English author of "The Origin of Species", with Jennifer "A Beautiful Mind" Connelly playing his wife 'Emma'. The screenplay by John Collee adapts the book "Annie's Box," written by Darwin's great-great-grandson Randal Keynes. The film was developed by the Recorded Picture Co., BBC Films and the UK Film Council. This year's Tiff has so far announced three galas and 19 special presentations. Galas include Aaron Schneider's Get Low, starring actors Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek, the biopic Max Manus, focusing »

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Columbus Takes Over Ripley Film

1 July 2009 9:10 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »

Robert Ripley, the cartoonist who showcased oddities from around the world on radio, television, and in the famous comic strip "Ripley’s Believe It or Not", is on his way to the big screen sometime in 2011.

Paramount will release Ripley’s Believe It or Not, which already has Jim Carrey attached to play Ripley. Originally scheduled to be a biopic, Sci Fi Wire reports John Collee, the screenwriter of Happy Feet and Zach Snyder’s upcoming Guardians of Ga'Hoole, is writing a more fantastical version of a script by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, the writers of Carrey’s 1999 film Man on the Moon.

Chris Columbus has been hired to direct the more outlandish Ripley’s Believe It or Not, replacing Tim Burton, who would have directed Alexander and Karaszewski’s more biographical script. Carrey was reportedly unhappy with Burton’s approach, and Burton is no longer attached to the project. »

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Paul Bettany-Starring 'Creation' Gets Promo Trailer

13 June 2009 12:27 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

A look into "Creation" has been shared through the film's newly-released promo trailer. Less than two minutes long, the trailer is debuted by The Telegraph and explores Charles Darwin's struggle between faith and reason. It gives out the first look at Paul Bettany as Charles, Jennifer Connelly as his wife, Emma, and Toby Jones as Thomas Huxley among others.

Based on Randal Keynes' book "Annie's Box: Darwin, His Daughter, and Human Evolution", the movie follows Darwin as a young, vibrant father, husband and friend whose mental and physical health gradually buckles under the weight of guilt and grief for a lost child. Torn between his love for his deeply religious wife and his own growing belief in a world where God has no place, he created the book that changed the world.

From the director of 1999's "Entrapment", Jon Amiel, comes this part ghost story, part psychological thriller and part heart-wrenching love story, »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Trailer for Paul Bettany's Charles Darwin Biopic 'Creation'

12 June 2009 2:39 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

Part ghost story, part psychological thriller, part heart-wrenching love story, Creation is the story of Charles Darwin and the single most explosive idea in history. This is a brand new trailer that I'm very excited to share with you today, as I didn't even realize this had even started shooting and yet it looks incredible. Paul Bettany stars as naturalist Charles Darwin and Jennifer Connelly as his wife Emma Darwin along with Toby Jones. Besides being a fascinating and controversial story, this looks like it has some stunning visuals and great performances. Thanks to the Telegraph for debuting this. Check it out! Watch the first UK trailer for Jon Amiel's Creation: For more information on the film, visit the official webiste: creationthemovie.com Creation is directed by British filmmaker Jon Amiel, of Queen of Hearts, Sommersby, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Entrapment, and The Core previously. The »

- Alex Billington

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Movie Production Update: February 13, 2009

13 February 2009 12:19 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Once again I bring you the best round-up of all the movie updates announced in this past week's trade reports. Why read a Ton of articles when you can read just one? This week you have a lot to get excited about with new films from Woody Allen, Werner Herzog, Michael Winterbottom, John Madden, James Mangold and even Ralph Fiennes taking a stab at a directorial debut and that's only the first ten new productions listed. Check out the full list and links are available if the film is in the database already, and remember you can keep up with all new films added and updated on the site right here all week long. Title: Guardians of Ga'Hoole

Studio: Warner Bros.

Director: Zack Snyder

Screenwriter: John Orloff, John Collee

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten, Jim Sturgess, Geoffrey Rush, Rachael Taylor, David Wenham

Storyline: An animated feature film based »

- Brad Brevet

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Brett Ratner Producing Youngblood Adaptation

10 February 2009 11:25 AM, PST | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »

The director who killed the X-Men franchise is working on another comic book adaptation.  Brett Ratner is producing a feature film out of the series/graphic novel Youngblood.  His production company, cleverly titled Rat Entertainment, recently made a deal with India-based Reliance Big Entertainment to co-finance upcoming projects, including this ill-advised movie.

In case you’re not familiar with Youngblood, it was all the rage in the early 90s, when comic book collecting hit a peak for kids of my generation.  I actually own quite a few of those comics somewhere, and I’m sure they’re worth absolutely nothing.  You see, I actually took them out of the packaging, which apparently is a big no no. At the time, the Image Comics publication was the highest selling independent comic book of all time.

The series is about a superhero team sanctioned by the U.S. government to protect and serve… »

- Jeff Leins

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Ga'Hoole Gets More Voices

9 February 2009 11:33 PM, PST | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »

Zack Snyder's pretty much finished work on Watchmen, so now he's free to focus owlishly on the owl-tacular Guardians of Ga'Hoole, his animated fantasy movie currently in production in Australia.It was previously rumoured that Hugh Jackman, Hugo Weaving and Ryan Kwanten (of TV's True Blood) would be joining the cast, but that seems to have been only a rumour. Today it's been announced that 21's Jim Sturgess, living legend Geoffrey Rush, Transformers' Rachael Taylor and 300's David Wenham will provide voices for the film - although their roles are not yet confirmed.The film's based on the book series by Kathryn Lasky, about an owlet called Soren who's kidnapped by the bad owls of St Aggie's, who try to brainwash him into becoming a soldier for them. He and others escape to join the Guardians of Ga'Hoole and fight back against the nefarious enemy. John Collee (Master and Commander »

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Brett Ratner to Direct Youngblood

8 February 2009 8:37 PM, PST | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »

Reliance Big Entertainment is developing a film based on Rob Liefeld’s iconic graphic novel Youngblood and hired Brett Ratner (X-Men: The Last Stand, Rush Hour) to direct it. The comic debuted in 1992 and centers on a high-profile superteam sanctioned and overseen by the United States Government. The members of Youngblood include Shaft, a former FBI agent and archer whose bow uses magnets to propel its arrow instead of a string; Badrock, a teenager transformed into a living block of stone; Vogue, a Russian fashion model with purple-and-chalk-white skin; and Chapel, a government assassin. Ratner briefly talked about the project with the trades - “Most of the great graphic novels are gone, and ‘Youngblood’ is one of the few comicbooks left with tentpole potential. “It was a real personal passion project for me, and a lot of people wanted (‘Youngblood’), but the amazing thing about the guys at Reliance is »

- James Cook

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Three Join Guardians of Ga’Hoole

1 January 2009 12:03 AM, PST | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »

According to The Daily Telegraph, Hugh Jackman, Hugo Weaving and Ryan Kwanten (HBO’s True Blood) have signed on to lend their voices to Guardians of Ga'Hoole, the upcoming animated film being directed by Zack Snyder. The project was first announced in April and is being developed by Village Roadshow and Warner Bros. It’s based on the series of children’s books written by Kathryn Lasky and illustrated by Richard Chowder. The series is set in the Forest of Tyto, where Barn Owls live in peace until their kingdom is threatened by an evil that could destroy their home. The script was written by John Orloff (A Mighty Heart) and John Collee (Happy Feat, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). The film is being produced by Zareh Nalbandian. There are a total of fifteen books. The most recent, “The War of the Ember”, was released in October. »

- James Cook

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