April 27, 2024

Viola Davis Joins “Ender’s,” “Creatures”

Oscar-nominated "The Help" actress Viola Davis has scored supporting roles in sci-fi epic "Ender's Game" at Summit Entertainment and "Beautiful Creatures" at Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment reports Variety. Gavin Hood penned and directs the adaptation of Orson Scott Card's future-set novel "Ender's Game" which follows a genius boy … [Read more...]

Ben Kingsley Set To Play “Ender’s Game”

Sir Ben Kingsley and his "Hugo" co-star Asa Butterfield could be re-teaming on Gavin Hood's "Ender's Game" film adaptation says The Press Association. Kingsley is said to be in talks to join the big-screen take on Orson Scott Card's best-selling novel about a young man who develops military strategies through war games in an attempt to prepare for … [Read more...]

Butterfield In “Ender’s”? Miller Not In “Akira”!

Asa Butterfield ("Hugo," BBC’s "Merlin") has been offered the lead role in Gavin Hood’s film adaptation of Orson Scott Card's classic 1985 sci-fi novel "Ender’s Game" reports Deadline. The story is set in a future where Earth is at war with aliens, and children are being trained as soldiers using an advanced simulation game. Roberto Orci and Alex … [Read more...]

Summit Sets “Ender’s”, “RED 2” & More Dates

Summit Entertainment have shuffled around their future film release schedule with half a dozen projects, previously unscheduled, having suddenly scored release dates according to Box-Office Mojo. First up in 2012 we'll see "Step Up 4" moving its way into theaters on July 27th. Two weeks later on August 10th will be Jonathan Levine's zombie … [Read more...]