Update: 20th Century Fox has officially announced Ridley Scott's return to the universe he created in Alien with Alien: Covenant, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with Prometheus -- and connects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science fiction. They have also released the official title treatment for the film.
Alien: Covenant hits theaters everywhere October 6th, 2017!
Here is the official synopsis:
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in Alien with Alien: Covenant, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with Prometheus -- and connects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world -- whose sole inhabitant is the "synthetic" David (Michael Fassbender...
Alien: Covenant hits theaters everywhere October 6th, 2017!
Here is the official synopsis:
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in Alien with Alien: Covenant, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with Prometheus -- and connects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world -- whose sole inhabitant is the "synthetic" David (Michael Fassbender...
- 11/16/2015
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
You might have forgotten, but a few years ago, Warner Bros. had an ambitious plan in place to make John Milton's "Paradise Lost" a big 3D movie. Alex Proyas ("Dark City") was going to direct and Bradley Cooper (Lucifer), Djimon Honsou (Abdiel, the angel of death), Casey Affleck (Gabriel, God’s noted messenger and angel), Camilla Belle (Eve), and Callan McAuliffe (Uriel, one of seven archangels) were all slated to star. Pre-production was well underway, and a schedule had been set, but the studio got nervous about the cost and eventually scrapped the movie. But big screen adaptations of classic literature seems to be a thing now (see "The Odyssey") so WB is gonna take another bite at the apple. Read More: Hugh Jackman Looking To Take Homer's 'Odyssey' They snapped up the rights to a pitch by Dwain Worrell for "Dante's Inferno." Of course, this effort has "franchise potential,...
- 8/20/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Michael Fassbender in Prometheus
Photo: 20th Century Fox "I love him who willeth the creating of something beyond himself and thus perisheth." Friedrich Nietzsche in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None" Update: I have edited the age of Peter Weyland on Page 4 as a result of incorrect information I had previously. I can't say I have Ridley Scott's Prometheus figured out. Not in the least. But I do have my own theories and I thought I'd offer up some exploratory thoughts in an attempt to figure out if what Scott and screenwriters Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof brought to life actually carries weight or if they had no real clue what they were doing and instead left the audience to do all the heavy lifting. Not that I mind doing the work, clearly, but I like to know I'm doing it for a reason. Over the...
Photo: 20th Century Fox "I love him who willeth the creating of something beyond himself and thus perisheth." Friedrich Nietzsche in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None" Update: I have edited the age of Peter Weyland on Page 4 as a result of incorrect information I had previously. I can't say I have Ridley Scott's Prometheus figured out. Not in the least. But I do have my own theories and I thought I'd offer up some exploratory thoughts in an attempt to figure out if what Scott and screenwriters Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof brought to life actually carries weight or if they had no real clue what they were doing and instead left the audience to do all the heavy lifting. Not that I mind doing the work, clearly, but I like to know I'm doing it for a reason. Over the...
- 6/11/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
[Editors note] Welcome to an epic Three part rundown of this years Thought Bubble Comic Con from our resident comic expert Baron Fortnightly – if you ever wondered what attending a UK comic con was like, then prepare to have your eyes well and truly opened! [End]
World In My Eyes
I’d better state for the record that there is no way I can write an unbiased article about Thought Bubble, I have been attending for the last five years and have enjoyed it every year. I’ve always found Thought Bubble to be very well organised, with friendly and helpful volunteers and organisers who go out of their way to make sure us comic book fans, cosplayers and geeks of every clan have a very enjoyable experience; this year has been even better.
For me Thought Bubble is the perfect comic convention (with the exception of the legendary Jornadas de Avilés) and...
World In My Eyes
I’d better state for the record that there is no way I can write an unbiased article about Thought Bubble, I have been attending for the last five years and have enjoyed it every year. I’ve always found Thought Bubble to be very well organised, with friendly and helpful volunteers and organisers who go out of their way to make sure us comic book fans, cosplayers and geeks of every clan have a very enjoyable experience; this year has been even better.
For me Thought Bubble is the perfect comic convention (with the exception of the legendary Jornadas de Avilés) and...
- 11/25/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Books: They’re just like movies, only without CGI.
So it’s no wonder that over the past century, Hollywood has consistently turned to books to provide the basis for some of its best works. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” for instance, was based on a book, while “Gigli” wasn’t. See how that works?
With that in mind, then, we decided to put together a sneak peak of all the coolest books currently being turned into major motion pictures (like “The Help,” left). Because these days, the best library you can go to is your local Cineplex.
‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’
Attached: Georgie Henley, Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Liam Neeson
Status: The third book from the classic C. S. Lewis series to make it to the big screen, “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” has flown a bit under the radar thanks to the media...
So it’s no wonder that over the past century, Hollywood has consistently turned to books to provide the basis for some of its best works. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” for instance, was based on a book, while “Gigli” wasn’t. See how that works?
With that in mind, then, we decided to put together a sneak peak of all the coolest books currently being turned into major motion pictures (like “The Help,” left). Because these days, the best library you can go to is your local Cineplex.
‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’
Attached: Georgie Henley, Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Liam Neeson
Status: The third book from the classic C. S. Lewis series to make it to the big screen, “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” has flown a bit under the radar thanks to the media...
- 11/23/2010
- by Scott Harris
- NextMovie
Vulture is reporting that there are two epic films featuring Moses are currently in development by two sets of heavyweight producers.
Dan Lin and Matti Leshem are developing Moses for Warner Bros., which will be a large scale retelling of the story of the Israelites’ departure from Egypt. Lin was reponsible for developing the 2006 Best Picture, The Departed. British screenwriter Stuart Hazeldine and American TV writer turned screenwriter Michael Green are writing the project.
Hazeldine recently was co-writer of The Tripods, an adaptation of the sci-fi classic with Alex Proyas. In addition, he is also working on an adaptation of John Milton’s Paradise Lost for Legendary Pictures. Green is best known for co-executive producing NBC’s Heroes and for creating the short-lived Kings. As of late he has become the go-to writer for "Spandex Stories" at Warner Bros. He has written the script for 2011's The Green Lantern and...
Dan Lin and Matti Leshem are developing Moses for Warner Bros., which will be a large scale retelling of the story of the Israelites’ departure from Egypt. Lin was reponsible for developing the 2006 Best Picture, The Departed. British screenwriter Stuart Hazeldine and American TV writer turned screenwriter Michael Green are writing the project.
Hazeldine recently was co-writer of The Tripods, an adaptation of the sci-fi classic with Alex Proyas. In addition, he is also working on an adaptation of John Milton’s Paradise Lost for Legendary Pictures. Green is best known for co-executive producing NBC’s Heroes and for creating the short-lived Kings. As of late he has become the go-to writer for "Spandex Stories" at Warner Bros. He has written the script for 2011's The Green Lantern and...
- 11/19/2010
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Dark City director, Alex Proyas, has signed on to direct an adaptation of John Milton’s epic seventeenth century poem Paradise Lost.
At this moment not much is known about the whole thing, but we do know that Legendary Pictures is behind the project.
And we also know that it “will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D”.
Paradise Lost will take the frame of an action film, telling the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer as opposed to the downfall of Adam and Eve.
Stuart Hazeldine was in charge for the main draft of the screenplay that was originally written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi, while Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal also did separate polishes.
Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Vincent Newman.
Warner Bros. will distribute the film worldwide.
At this moment not much is known about the whole thing, but we do know that Legendary Pictures is behind the project.
And we also know that it “will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D”.
Paradise Lost will take the frame of an action film, telling the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer as opposed to the downfall of Adam and Eve.
Stuart Hazeldine was in charge for the main draft of the screenplay that was originally written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi, while Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal also did separate polishes.
Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Vincent Newman.
Warner Bros. will distribute the film worldwide.
- 9/20/2010
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
John Milton’s epic blank-verse poem Paradise Lost is to be given the 3D action movie treatment by director Alex Proyas and Legendary Pictures. It’s certainly an interesting approach to a classic text more revered than read these days.
Proyas, you may also remember, is attached to direct Universal’s Dracula: Year Zero with Sam Worthington in the lead as Vlad the Impaler. So is this story of the Fall going into production before or after? It looks to be the latter as this was announced towards the end of last week by Variety.
Warner Bros will be distributing the celestial action saga and such writers as Stuart Hazeldine, Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal have bashed out drafts of the script.
It’ll probably depart some way from Milton’s religious story and will have scholars and purists foaming at the mouth with indignation.
Proyas, you may also remember, is attached to direct Universal’s Dracula: Year Zero with Sam Worthington in the lead as Vlad the Impaler. So is this story of the Fall going into production before or after? It looks to be the latter as this was announced towards the end of last week by Variety.
Warner Bros will be distributing the celestial action saga and such writers as Stuart Hazeldine, Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal have bashed out drafts of the script.
It’ll probably depart some way from Milton’s religious story and will have scholars and purists foaming at the mouth with indignation.
- 9/20/2010
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
From Dante's Lucifer to Jack Nicholson's wicked seducer, Peter Stanford, author of The Devil a Biography, picks the most majestic Satans in film and literature
Dante's Inferno
In this peerless early 14th-century description of life after death, the final one of the concentric spheres of hell is presided over by the devil. But he is impotent, encased up to chest height in ice, with one head but three faces, all of them weeping as he chews in each of his jaws a notorious sinner – Judas Iscariot, Jesus's betrayer, and Brutus and Cassius, conspirators against Caesar. In contrast to depictions of the devil in Dante's day as a cunning foe ready to prey on human weakness, his Lucifer is strikingly modern, a metaphor for nothingness, all hype and menace but no delivery.
Paradise Lost
It was the 17th-century Puritan poet John Milton who produced the first psychologically compelling portrait of the devil,...
Dante's Inferno
In this peerless early 14th-century description of life after death, the final one of the concentric spheres of hell is presided over by the devil. But he is impotent, encased up to chest height in ice, with one head but three faces, all of them weeping as he chews in each of his jaws a notorious sinner – Judas Iscariot, Jesus's betrayer, and Brutus and Cassius, conspirators against Caesar. In contrast to depictions of the devil in Dante's day as a cunning foe ready to prey on human weakness, his Lucifer is strikingly modern, a metaphor for nothingness, all hype and menace but no delivery.
Paradise Lost
It was the 17th-century Puritan poet John Milton who produced the first psychologically compelling portrait of the devil,...
- 9/18/2010
- by Peter Stanford
- The Guardian - Film News
"Knowing" and "I, Robot" director Alex Proyas signed up to go and direct the new project "Paradise Lost" for Legendary Pictures. The script was penned by Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi and Stuart Hazeldine off the poem written by John Milton. The project tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D. Legendary Pictures, a part of Warner Bros, is pretty busy this fall with a couple of upcoming films. "The Town" is the latest picture to come out of the production company which you can check out in theaters now. If you want more humor in your film diet you can wait until the new Todd Phillips feature "Due Date" charges out into theaters on November 5th.Source: Variety...
- 9/18/2010
- LRMonline.com
Alex Proyas, the director responsible for I, Robot, Dark City and Knowing, has been chosen as the right man for the job of adapting John Milton's classic poem Paradise Lost into an epic 3D action movie.
For those who weren't paying attention in English class or, y'know, have just forgotten, Milton's extended poem deals with several religious stories, the most famous of which is the telling of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The film however is going to deal with a different story, that of "the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D," says Variety, who broke the story.
The screenplay has been written by Stuart Hazeldine (Exam), based on an original draft by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi, with touches added by Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal.
For those who weren't paying attention in English class or, y'know, have just forgotten, Milton's extended poem deals with several religious stories, the most famous of which is the telling of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The film however is going to deal with a different story, that of "the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D," says Variety, who broke the story.
The screenplay has been written by Stuart Hazeldine (Exam), based on an original draft by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi, with touches added by Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal.
- 9/17/2010
- Screenrush
Alex Proyas (The Crow, Knowing) has been hired by Legendary Pictures to direct Paradise Lost, a film based on the epic 17th-century English poem by John Milton.
Paradise Lost tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. It was originally published in 1667 as ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse.
Proyas will replace Scott Derrickson, who was Legendary Pictures first choice. The film will be an action vehicle, likely to be shot and released in 3D.
No word on when production will start, but expect this to be a film of epic proportions.
Variety reported this one.
Paradise Lost tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. It was originally published in 1667 as ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse.
Proyas will replace Scott Derrickson, who was Legendary Pictures first choice. The film will be an action vehicle, likely to be shot and released in 3D.
No word on when production will start, but expect this to be a film of epic proportions.
Variety reported this one.
- 9/17/2010
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Director Alex Proyas has been hired to make a film about Lucifer's rebellion against Heaven and his subsequent casting down into the inferno. The movie version of John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost just took a big step forward.
Proyas is the Australian filmmaker that gave us the 1995 film The Crow, followed by the cerebral noir sci-fi thriller Dark City, the actioner I, Robot and last year's darkly forboding film Knowing. Paradise Lost is in development with Legendary Pictures, the same production entity/finance partner that paid for The Dark Knight, 300, Superman Returns and the new Clash of the Titans movie. Their latest release is Ben Affleck's The Town, opening in theaters this weekend.
The title page of the screenplay for Paradise Lost has a lengthy list of screenwriters on it. Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi wrote the initial draft, followed by a later rewrite provided by...
Proyas is the Australian filmmaker that gave us the 1995 film The Crow, followed by the cerebral noir sci-fi thriller Dark City, the actioner I, Robot and last year's darkly forboding film Knowing. Paradise Lost is in development with Legendary Pictures, the same production entity/finance partner that paid for The Dark Knight, 300, Superman Returns and the new Clash of the Titans movie. Their latest release is Ben Affleck's The Town, opening in theaters this weekend.
The title page of the screenplay for Paradise Lost has a lengthy list of screenwriters on it. Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi wrote the initial draft, followed by a later rewrite provided by...
- 9/17/2010
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Alex Proyas ("I, Robot") has been signed to direct Legendary Pictures' upcoming feature "Paradise Lost", adapting the 17th-century (public domain) English poem by John Milton.
Premise of the film, to be developed as an action vehicle, will focus on the 'epic war' in heaven between archangels 'Michael' and 'Lucifer.
Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce with Vincent Newman ("A Man Apart").
Screenplay is by Stuart Hazeldine, Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi with polishes by Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal.
Milton's poem, first published in 1667, contained ten books, with a total of over ten thousand individual lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, redivided into twelve books, with minor revisions.
The majority of the poem was written while Milton was blind, and was transcribed for him, incorporating Paganism, classical Greek references, and Christianity. Milton dealt in diverse topics including marriage, politics and monarchy, grappling with difficult theological issues,...
Premise of the film, to be developed as an action vehicle, will focus on the 'epic war' in heaven between archangels 'Michael' and 'Lucifer.
Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce with Vincent Newman ("A Man Apart").
Screenplay is by Stuart Hazeldine, Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi with polishes by Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal.
Milton's poem, first published in 1667, contained ten books, with a total of over ten thousand individual lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, redivided into twelve books, with minor revisions.
The majority of the poem was written while Milton was blind, and was transcribed for him, incorporating Paganism, classical Greek references, and Christianity. Milton dealt in diverse topics including marriage, politics and monarchy, grappling with difficult theological issues,...
- 9/17/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
If anyone is an authority on all things Milton and all things Proyas amongst our ranks it would be Todd but he is in the final throes of Tiff so it is up to me to share with you news that you have likely already read about today.
Alex Proyas (Knowing, I, Robot, The Crow) is set to direct Legendary Pictures' Paradise Lost, an adaptation of John Milton's 17th-century English poem. The movie is about the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be developed as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D, says Variety.Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Vincent Newman (A Man Apart) through his eponymous banner. Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay, which was written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal have both polished the script.
Alex Proyas (Knowing, I, Robot, The Crow) is set to direct Legendary Pictures' Paradise Lost, an adaptation of John Milton's 17th-century English poem. The movie is about the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be developed as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D, says Variety.Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Vincent Newman (A Man Apart) through his eponymous banner. Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay, which was written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal have both polished the script.
- 9/17/2010
- Screen Anarchy
Alex Proyas (Knowing, I Robot, The Crow) has signed on to direct "Paradise Lost," an adaptation of the epic 17th-century English poem by John Milton. The project tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D. Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay that was originally written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan (Wyatt Earp, The Bodyguard) provided a polish as well as Ryan Condal, who delivered the most recent draft.
- 9/17/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
When you think of John Milton’s 17th-century poem Paradise Lost, does your mind immediately latch on to the idea of it (or at least a chunk of it) as an action spectacle with ripe potential for 3D? Alex Proyas’ brain-garden clearly does, as he’s signed on to make a battle-strewn adaptation for Legendary Pictures.Proyas, who last brought the world Knowing, and has been working on developing Dracula Year Zero for a while now, has signed on to direct the ambitious adaptation for Legendary boss Thomas Tull.The film, which has been waiting for someone to tackle it for a few years now, will chronicle the war between archangels Michael and Lucifer, with Lucifer’s fall and full-on angelic aerial clashes promised. Hopefully it’ll have the budget to provide proper angel footage as opposed to the empty visions of Legion.And we’ve got some hope for the script too,...
- 9/17/2010
- EmpireOnline
Alex Proyas has found a new project. He will be directing "Paradise Lost," a big-screen adaptation of epic 17th-century English poem by John Milton. Ryan Condal worked on the most recent draft.
The film centers on a massive war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. Variety says the flick will be an action adventure featuring aerial battles. Oh, and of course, it will likely be shot in 3D.
Proyas directed "The Crow," "Dark City," "I, Robot" and more recently "Knowing" with Nicolas Cage. He's also got "Dracula Year Zero" and "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag" in development.
The film centers on a massive war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. Variety says the flick will be an action adventure featuring aerial battles. Oh, and of course, it will likely be shot in 3D.
Proyas directed "The Crow," "Dark City," "I, Robot" and more recently "Knowing" with Nicolas Cage. He's also got "Dracula Year Zero" and "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag" in development.
- 9/16/2010
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
According to a press release from Global Creatures, work has begun on a Broadway musical version of King Kong called King Kong — Live on Stage. I thought we learned the first time around that we didn’t want him live on stage, right? Looking forward to this, though.
Paradise Lost has found its director: I, Robot and Knowing director Alex Proyas will helm the adaptation of the John Milton poem. [Variety]
So You Think You Can Dance announced via press release that the season 7 tour is set to kick off Sept. 19 in New Orleans. Obviously, Nigel Lythgoe to arrive armed with beads.
Paradise Lost has found its director: I, Robot and Knowing director Alex Proyas will helm the adaptation of the John Milton poem. [Variety]
So You Think You Can Dance announced via press release that the season 7 tour is set to kick off Sept. 19 in New Orleans. Obviously, Nigel Lythgoe to arrive armed with beads.
- 9/16/2010
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
Whenever a director like Alex Proyas attaches himself to something, I’m instantly interested. He is, after all, responsible for two of my favorite films of all time — “Dark City” and “The Crow”. And yeah, that means I’ll even overlooked the bloated “I Robot” as a result. Proyas’ latest is attaching himself to a big-budget take on John Milton’s 17th-century English poem “Paradise Lost” for Legendary Pictures. The poem tells the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. But don’t worry, you crazy kids, this won’t mean you’ll have to sit in a dark theater and read a poem, or be bored to death as someone translates the poem into a dreary, dull movie. Proyas’ version will be “an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D.” How you like them apples?...
- 9/16/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
In the late '90s, Alex Proyas had established himself as a director worth following after offering up two stunning films: The Crow and Dark City. Since then, however, he hasn't quite lived up to his early potential, and over the next decade he directed Garage Days (which I still haven't seen), I, Robot (which I wasn't a big fan of) and Knowing (which I liked despite its many flaws). There was a time when I would be heavily anticipating his next project, but now I'm not quite sure what to think. He's obviously still a talented guy, but it seems like he's been worn down by the Hollywood system. The good news is, Proyas has just signed on for a project that could be pretty amazing if it's done right: an adaptation of John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost. According to Variety [1], the project is being set up at Legendary Pictures,...
- 9/16/2010
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
They're making a film out of John Milton's "Paradise Lost". Yes, the poem. Dense prose, religious themes, you read it in English class. My gut instinct would think that there's a reason it hasn't been made into a film yet but when I heard more about the, it's starting to look like it could work.
Sources say the film will focus on the battle between the forces of Heaven, and the rogue angels lead by Lucifer. It's said to include "aerial combat" and it will almost certainly be in three dimensions. Angel fights, yo. If you're familiar with the "Dante's Inferno" video game, it'll probably be something similar. You got a taste of angel fights Legion but that was mostly using mortal weapons. The visuals of heavenly battle between heavenly hosts (that should number in the millions) will be awesome if they succeed. The man chosen to direct is...
Sources say the film will focus on the battle between the forces of Heaven, and the rogue angels lead by Lucifer. It's said to include "aerial combat" and it will almost certainly be in three dimensions. Angel fights, yo. If you're familiar with the "Dante's Inferno" video game, it'll probably be something similar. You got a taste of angel fights Legion but that was mostly using mortal weapons. The visuals of heavenly battle between heavenly hosts (that should number in the millions) will be awesome if they succeed. The man chosen to direct is...
- 9/16/2010
- by Adam Lyon
Alex Proyas will direct Legendary Pictures' "Paradise Lost," an adaptation of the epic 17th-century English poem by John Milton.According to Variety, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Vincent Newman. Warner Bros. will distribute the film worldwide. The film will take the frame of an action film, telling the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. There is a possibility of the film being shot in 3D.Stuart Hazeldine wrote the main draft of the screenplay that was originally written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal also did separate polishes. Proyas' credits include "Dark City," "Knowing," "I, Robot" and "The Crow."...
- 9/16/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Alex Proyas (I, Robot), the director who brought you Dark City, one of the most mind bending darkest films in the film industry is set to direct one of the darkest works in literature: John Milton’s Paradise Lost. The epic poem tells several stories of God and his relationship with men, and most famously Satan’s temptation of Adam and Eve and their banishment from the Garden of Eden. According to Variety a good portion of the film will focus on the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. John Milton’s Paradise Lost is one of the most important pieces of...
- 9/16/2010
- by Mike.Jay.Lee
- Examiner Movies Channel
The director of Dark City is ready to take a trip to the darkest city: Hell. Alex Proyas, who also directed I, Robot and Knowing, has signed on to direct Paradise Lost, a film based on the epic 17th century poem by John Milton. It'll be produced by Legendary Pictures who has a production and financing deal with Warner Brothers. The screenplay was written by Stuart Hazeldine based on an original draft by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Polishes were also provided by Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal. The actual poem Paradise Lost tells several different stories dealing with God's relationship to men, most famously Satan's temptation of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Reportedly, though, this version of the film will focus on "the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be crafted as an...
- 9/16/2010
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
It's been years since Legendary Pictures announced that they had a big screen adaptation of John Milton's epic "Paradise Lost" in the works. The tale of Lucifer's failed rebellion in Heaven and his involvement with Adam and Eve's fall from grace was going to be a big budget spectacle directed by Scott Derrickson of The Exorcism of Emily Rose and The Day the Earth Stood Still remake fame. Since the project was first announced in 2006, little has been heard about the status of the production which lead me to believe that perhaps it had died in pre-production. Turns out I was wrong.
News today via Variety, is that Legendary is still working to have the project made and they've moved on from Derrickson and found themselves a new helmer for the film. The new man in the driver seat? None other than Dark City and The Crow director Alex Proyas.
News today via Variety, is that Legendary is still working to have the project made and they've moved on from Derrickson and found themselves a new helmer for the film. The new man in the driver seat? None other than Dark City and The Crow director Alex Proyas.
- 9/16/2010
- QuietEarth.us
Alex Proyas, the director behind movies like Dark City, Knowing, and I, Robot has signed on to direct Paradise Lost for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. The film, based on John Milton’s 17-century poem, “tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be crafted as an action [...]...
- 9/16/2010
- by Ben
- Filmonic.com
Paradise Lost is one of those truly classic tales that has never had a proper adaptation. Maybe it's because the subject matter was deemed too much, or maybe Hollywood's technology was just too far behind. That's about to change, however, and here's to hoping it's pulled off with flying colors.
According to Variety visionary director Alex Proyas (The Crow, I Robot, The Knowing, Dark City) will be stepping behind the camera for Paradise Lost 3D for Legendary Pictures.
The film will be an adaptation of the epic 17th century English poem by John Milton. Proyas replaces Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose).
The project tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer and will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D.
Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay that was originally written by...
According to Variety visionary director Alex Proyas (The Crow, I Robot, The Knowing, Dark City) will be stepping behind the camera for Paradise Lost 3D for Legendary Pictures.
The film will be an adaptation of the epic 17th century English poem by John Milton. Proyas replaces Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose).
The project tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer and will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D.
Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay that was originally written by...
- 9/16/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
There are some books out there that simply can't be adapted for a feature film. Some stories are simply too graphic or set on too large a scale to be made for the big screen. One of these books is John Milton's Paradise Lost. Though often rumored, nobody will ever successfully produce the film. But that doesn't mean that they aren't still going to try. Variety reports that Legendary Pictures has tapped director Alex Proyas to direct a film based on the epic poem which tells the story of the war between Heaven and Hell. To make matters even worse, the report states the the project is being developed as an "action vehicle" that will "include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D." It would be one thing if Peter Jackson decided to craft this story in a Lord of the Rings-type fashion, but this is simply an insult to...
- 9/16/2010
- cinemablend.com
I've enjoyed watching most of Alex Proyas' films such as The Crow, Dark City, even I, Robot. I don't know what the hell happened with Knowing, but that movie sucked ass.
Proyas has landed another directing gig with Legendary Pictures called Paradise Lost, and it's based on the 17th-century English poem by John Milton. This is the kind of story that has the potential to be one hell of an epically incredible film.
The movie is about the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be developed as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D.
This seems like some great material for Proyas to work with. I think he has the talent to do some pretty incredible things here, and I'm looking forward to seeing what he does with it!
Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with...
Proyas has landed another directing gig with Legendary Pictures called Paradise Lost, and it's based on the 17th-century English poem by John Milton. This is the kind of story that has the potential to be one hell of an epically incredible film.
The movie is about the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be developed as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D.
This seems like some great material for Proyas to work with. I think he has the talent to do some pretty incredible things here, and I'm looking forward to seeing what he does with it!
Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with...
- 9/16/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Alex Proyas, the director of The Crow, I Robot, The Knowing and Dark City, is finding Paradise Lost for Legendary Pictures, signing to direct an adaptation of the epic 17th-century English poem by John Milton. The project tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D. Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay that was originally written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan provided a polish as well as Ryan Condal, who delivered the most recent draft. The film will likely fall under Legendary's co-production and co-financing agreement with Warner Bros., which will distribute the film worldwide. Studio's opening "The Town," which Legendary produced along with Gk Films and Thunder Road, this weekend.
- 9/16/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Take that Universal! It looks like director Alex Proyas (The Crow, Dark City, I Robot, Knowing) might not be shooting Dracula Year Zero with Sam Worthington next year after all. Legendary Pictures has a movie that they were developing with Day the Earth Stood Still's director Scott Derrickson called Paradise Lost, based on the epic 17th-century English poem by John Milton, but Variety reports that Legendary has hired Alex Proyas to direct in place of Derrickson and reveals some exciting details about how epic and huge this project will be. I know this is a high profile project for Legendary, so we might see it sooner than you think. Paradise Lost, originally published in 1667 in ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse, tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer (basically the devil - the bad guy), and will be crafted as...
- 9/16/2010
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Filmmaker Alex Proyas ("Knowing," "The Crow") has signed on to direct a film adaptation of John Milton's epic 17th century poem "Paradise Lost" for Legendary Pictures reports Variety.
The classic poem deals with Satan's fall from grace, his temptation of Adam and Eve and the first couple's subsequent banishment from the Garden of Eden. This adaptation reimagines it with a Hollywood-friendly, action-oriented slant which could possibly be shot in 3D.
Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi penned the initial draft, Stuart Hazeldine developed most of it, while Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal polished it. Scott Derrickson ("The Day the Earth Stood Still") was previously attached to direct.
Vincent Newman, Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce. This is not to be confused with a lower-budgeted rival project announced by Granite Entertainment and Stv Networks early last year.
The classic poem deals with Satan's fall from grace, his temptation of Adam and Eve and the first couple's subsequent banishment from the Garden of Eden. This adaptation reimagines it with a Hollywood-friendly, action-oriented slant which could possibly be shot in 3D.
Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi penned the initial draft, Stuart Hazeldine developed most of it, while Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal polished it. Scott Derrickson ("The Day the Earth Stood Still") was previously attached to direct.
Vincent Newman, Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce. This is not to be confused with a lower-budgeted rival project announced by Granite Entertainment and Stv Networks early last year.
- 9/16/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
John Milton‘s famous 17th-century poem is finally gearing up for a film adaptation. Variety reports Dark City and Knowing director Alex Proyas will direct Paradise Lost for Legendary pictures. The epic production, that will be tentpole action vehicle “will include aerial warfare” and possibly shot in 3D.
Scott Derrickson (The Day The Earth Stood Still) was developing the project, which “tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. Stuart Hazeldine (Exam), Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi), and Ryan Condal have all worked on the script.
As most, I love Proyas’ earlier work, but also really enjoyed Knowing. It had more interesting ideas than most blockbusters. I know the story of Paradise Lost is near and dear to many, so I hope it is less like Legion and Proyas turns out a truly epic-scale production.
Scott Derrickson (The Day The Earth Stood Still) was developing the project, which “tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer. Stuart Hazeldine (Exam), Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi), and Ryan Condal have all worked on the script.
As most, I love Proyas’ earlier work, but also really enjoyed Knowing. It had more interesting ideas than most blockbusters. I know the story of Paradise Lost is near and dear to many, so I hope it is less like Legion and Proyas turns out a truly epic-scale production.
- 9/16/2010
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Filed under: Movie News, Cinematical
If you're a long-time Cinematical reader, you might remember that, back in 2007, word hit that John Milton's epic poem 'Paradise Lost' was getting the feature treatment. After going through some rewrites and finally getting picked up by Vincent Newman and Legendary Pictures, the project seemed to be on track, and was even looking for some big-name talent to play that famous fallen angel named Lucifer -- namely, Daniel Craig and Heath Ledger.
Now, many years have passed, one potential star has passed away (a true shame, as Ledger's talents would have been perfect for this theme) and the project is once again gaining steam over at Legendary. Some of the news might offer points of worry; but with this director on board, there's some great potential for the project. The whole affair will be directed by Alex Proyas, the man behind 'The Crow' and 'Dark City.
If you're a long-time Cinematical reader, you might remember that, back in 2007, word hit that John Milton's epic poem 'Paradise Lost' was getting the feature treatment. After going through some rewrites and finally getting picked up by Vincent Newman and Legendary Pictures, the project seemed to be on track, and was even looking for some big-name talent to play that famous fallen angel named Lucifer -- namely, Daniel Craig and Heath Ledger.
Now, many years have passed, one potential star has passed away (a true shame, as Ledger's talents would have been perfect for this theme) and the project is once again gaining steam over at Legendary. Some of the news might offer points of worry; but with this director on board, there's some great potential for the project. The whole affair will be directed by Alex Proyas, the man behind 'The Crow' and 'Dark City.
- 9/16/2010
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
Alex Proyas ( Knowing , I, Robot , The Crow ) is set to direct Legendary Pictures' Paradise Lost , an adaptation of John Milton's 17th-century English poem. The movie is about the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be developed as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D, says Variety . Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Vincent Newman ( A Man Apart ) through his eponymous banner. Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay, which was written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal have both polished the script.
- 9/16/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Dark City , The Crow and I, Robot director Alex Proyas will direct Paradise Lost , based on the 17th century English poem by John Milton. The film, being considered for the 3D treatment, will throw audiences into the war between the archangels Lucifer and Michael and play heavy on the action. Legendary Pictures is going to produce. Stuart Hazeldine, Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi, Lawrence Kasdan and Ryan Condal all contributed to the script at one time or another.
- 9/16/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Ladies and gentlemen, I now present to you poetry in 3D. Alex Proyas has signed on to direct an upcoming 3D action film based on John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost for Legendary Pictures (300, Clash Of The Titans) and Warner Bros. Stuart Hazeldine had the unfortunate job of having to adapt Milton's difficult prose into a modern narrative but was lucky enough to have Lawrence Kasdan provide a quick polish. What exactly the film will focus on remains unclear but it seems the script may...
- 9/16/2010
- by Mike Sampson
- JoBlo.com
Talented helmed Alex Proyas will take the helm of Legendary Pictures' "Paradise Lost," an adaptation of John Milton's 17th-century English poem, says Variety. Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni of Legendary will produce alongside Vincent Newman ("A Man Apart"). The story tells of a war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, and will be made as actioner to include aerial warfare. There's also a possibility it will be shot in 3D. Stuart Hazeldine wrote the primary draft of the screenplay which was originally written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan provided a polish as did Ryan Condal, writer of the most recent draft.
- 9/16/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In my Friday Doc Jensen column, I promised you all a special bonus edition to post on Sunday, devoted to questions and theories inspired by last Tuesday’s Desmond-tastic episode of Lost entitled “Happily Ever After.” And here I am, a man of my word, making good on my promises, as I always do… except for that time when I promised you candy bars in Season 3. And a reading list after Season 5. And that other time when I vowed to… oh, stop hounding me with your recriminations, Doc Jensen Conscience! To business: Amie Vigneux writes: “I have a question about the significance of Eloise's pin.
- 4/11/2010
- by Jeff Jensen
- EW.com - PopWatch
I don't always discuss a single Lost episode twice in one week but after this week's episode ("Happily Ever After") brought up so many reader questions and seemed to offer some tantalizing answers to the season's overarching mythology, I felt like it more than merited another post. While I discussed "Happily Ever After" in full over here (along with theories about sleepwalkers, invisible threads of fate, Marvel Comics' "House of M," and more), I thought I'd answer some reader questions from the episode that arrived via comments, Twitter, or email. So without further ado, let's head back through that veil once more. Not Penny's Mom. Rockauteur asks, "Who is Penny's mom? To me, she always seemed older than Faraday, which begs the question if her mother is an Other, or was someone just in the regular world. Could she be related to any other castaways?" Penny's mom is not an Other.
- 4/9/2010
- by Jace
- Televisionary
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