No official description from ComingSoon.net or Slashfilm so here's the synopsis:
"In the Oregon wilderness, a real estate developer's new housing subdivision faces a unique group of protesters, local woodland creatures who don't want their homes disturbed."
The film stars Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, Dick Van Dyke and Samantha Bee.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES diagnoses a trailer
From ComingSoon.net:
"Yahoo! Movies has debuted the trailer for Extraordinary Measures, starring Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell and Courtney B. Vance.
The Tom Vaughan-directed drama is inspired by the true story of John Crowley, a man who defied conventional wisdom and great odds, and risked his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life threatening disease.
From his working class roots, John Crowley (Fraser) has finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen (Russell) and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford). Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system – and time."
"Yahoo! Movies has debuted the trailer for Extraordinary Measures, starring Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell and Courtney B. Vance.
The Tom Vaughan-directed drama is inspired by the true story of John Crowley, a man who defied conventional wisdom and great odds, and risked his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life threatening disease.
From his working class roots, John Crowley (Fraser) has finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen (Russell) and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford). Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system – and time."
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Brendan Fraser and cast wreaks FURRY VENGEANCE
From ComingSoon.net:
"Brooke Shields, Dick Van Dyke, Ken Joeng, and Samantha Bee have come aboard the live-action family comedy Furry Vengeance at Summit and Participant Media.
Brendan Fraser is playing the lead in Roger Kumble's film, which centers on a real estate developer who gets more than he bargained for from a band of raccoons when he pushes hard into more pristine territory.
Shields will play Tami Sanders, the wife of Fraser's character."
Now, before you go crying, "Details!" let me remind you, this has Brendan Fraser and Dick Van Dyke (thank you for making more movies, sir) in the same movie. It's a sure bet to be a family movie whereas I see The Details being a bit more like National Lampoon's Vacation and the way Clark Griswold was with Ellen Griswold. Just that, "I know what I'm doing, honey!" kind of thing.
"Brooke Shields, Dick Van Dyke, Ken Joeng, and Samantha Bee have come aboard the live-action family comedy Furry Vengeance at Summit and Participant Media.
Brendan Fraser is playing the lead in Roger Kumble's film, which centers on a real estate developer who gets more than he bargained for from a band of raccoons when he pushes hard into more pristine territory.
Shields will play Tami Sanders, the wife of Fraser's character."
Now, before you go crying, "Details!" let me remind you, this has Brendan Fraser and Dick Van Dyke (thank you for making more movies, sir) in the same movie. It's a sure bet to be a family movie whereas I see The Details being a bit more like National Lampoon's Vacation and the way Clark Griswold was with Ellen Griswold. Just that, "I know what I'm doing, honey!" kind of thing.
Monday, March 16, 2009
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH Sequel on the Way
From ComingSoon.net:
"New Line is reteaming with Walden Media and ContraFilm for a sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth, reports Variety.
The sequel is based on Richard Outten's script Mysterious Travels: The Lost Map of Treasure Island, in which Prof. Trevor Anderson and his nephew embark on a journey to a mysterious island that was the subject of three classic novels (Jules Verne's 'Mysterious Island,' Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' and Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels').
Journey to the Center of the Earth, starring Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem, earned $101 million domestically and another $140 million overseas this summer.
Eric Brevig, who directed 'Journey' but has not yet committed to helm 'Mysterious Travels,' is working with Outten to develop the script for the sequel."
'Bout dang time! I've been waiting on a sequel to this great 3D movie. But where's Hannah from the original movie...? And what about Jack Black's Gulliver's Travels?
"New Line is reteaming with Walden Media and ContraFilm for a sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth, reports Variety.
The sequel is based on Richard Outten's script Mysterious Travels: The Lost Map of Treasure Island, in which Prof. Trevor Anderson and his nephew embark on a journey to a mysterious island that was the subject of three classic novels (Jules Verne's 'Mysterious Island,' Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' and Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels').
Journey to the Center of the Earth, starring Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem, earned $101 million domestically and another $140 million overseas this summer.
Eric Brevig, who directed 'Journey' but has not yet committed to helm 'Mysterious Travels,' is working with Outten to develop the script for the sequel."
'Bout dang time! I've been waiting on a sequel to this great 3D movie. But where's Hannah from the original movie...? And what about Jack Black's Gulliver's Travels?
Monday, January 12, 2009
Rick McConnell and Indiana Jones join forces!
Okay, not really, but their actors will!!
From ComingSoon.net:
"Brendan Fraser will play the title role in director Tom Vaughan's Crowley, joining Harrison Ford in the film that begins shooting April in Portland.
The drama is based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose two children had a rare genetic disorder. Rather than give up hope that nothing could help his children, John Crowley found a researcher (Ford) with a potential cure.
Ford also will executive produce the film inspired by a Wall Street Journal article and subsequent book, 'The Cure', by Geeta Anand."
Usually, I like Brendan Fraser better in a comedy or adventure film but he and Harrison Ford are just too good a combination to pass up!
From ComingSoon.net:
"Brendan Fraser will play the title role in director Tom Vaughan's Crowley, joining Harrison Ford in the film that begins shooting April in Portland.
The drama is based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose two children had a rare genetic disorder. Rather than give up hope that nothing could help his children, John Crowley found a researcher (Ford) with a potential cure.
Ford also will executive produce the film inspired by a Wall Street Journal article and subsequent book, 'The Cure', by Geeta Anand."
Usually, I like Brendan Fraser better in a comedy or adventure film but he and Harrison Ford are just too good a combination to pass up!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
7 in Running for 2008 Visual Effects Oscar
"The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 81st Academy Awards®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order:
Australia
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Iron Man
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
On Thursday, January 15, all members of the Academy's Visual Effects Branch will be invited to view 15-minute excerpts from each of the seven shortlisted films. Following the screenings, the members will vote to nominate three films for final Oscar consideration.
The 81st Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide."
My choices? The Dark Knight, Iron Man and/or Journey to the Center of the Earth. However, I haven't seen Curious Case of Benjamin Button though my friends tell me it was way too long. A good friend of mine said that Mummy III sucked.
Speaking of which, it's funny that two Brendan Fraser films are nominated. He's a favorite actor of mine.
Australia
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Iron Man
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
On Thursday, January 15, all members of the Academy's Visual Effects Branch will be invited to view 15-minute excerpts from each of the seven shortlisted films. Following the screenings, the members will vote to nominate three films for final Oscar consideration.
The 81st Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide."
My choices? The Dark Knight, Iron Man and/or Journey to the Center of the Earth. However, I haven't seen Curious Case of Benjamin Button though my friends tell me it was way too long. A good friend of mine said that Mummy III sucked.
Speaking of which, it's funny that two Brendan Fraser films are nominated. He's a favorite actor of mine.
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