Two key tentpole releases scored one-sheets today. First up a new poster for "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2", the final chapter in the saga, has been slowly assembling like a puzzle across various sites this morning. At last it is complete and you can see the final version below. Also today comes the first poster for Gore Verbinski's … [Read more...]
“The Lone Ranger” Budget Issues Again
June 14, 2012 by
Almost a year ago Disney shut down pre-production on "The Lone Ranger" until those involved could reign in the budget from $ 250 million to a more economical $ 215 million. As a result the key players involved cut action sequences and their own upfront fees, but it did get the production going again and filming began late February in New … [Read more...]
Disney Shuffles “Thor 2”, “Lone Ranger” Dates
June 1, 2012 by
Just as Alan Horn takes control of the Mouse House, Disney has shuffled around its upcoming tentpole film schedule with some big delays in store. The most notable is that Steven Spielberg's "Robopocalypse", which hasn't begun shooting yet, has been pushed back almost a full year - from July 3rd 2013 to April 25th 2014. With that gone, Disney has … [Read more...]
First “Lone Ranger,” “Rush” Photos
March 9, 2012 by
Some big debut pics have hit online over the past day. First up producer Jerry Bruckheimer used his Twitter account to give us a first look at Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as The Lone Ranger himself in Disney's film adaptation of "The Lone Ranger" which is currently filming. Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge … [Read more...]
Badge Dale Returns To “Lone Ranger”
January 12, 2012 by
James Badge Dale ("Shame," "24," "Rubicon") has re-emerged as the frontrunner to play the older brother of the title character in Gore Verbinski's big-budget "The Lone Ranger" production at Disney Pictures reports Deadline. Armie Hammer plays a Texas Ranger left for dead who dons the masked identity known as the Lone Ranger and is helped along the … [Read more...]
Wilkinson In, Wilson Returns To “Ranger”
December 7, 2011 by
The previously attached Ruth Wilson ("Luther") has now closed her deal to play the female lead alongside Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in Gore Verbinski’s "The Lone Ranger" adaptation for Disney Pictures says Deadline. Meanwhile Tom Wilkinson ("Batman Begins") is also reportedly closing in on a deal to play lead villain Latham Cole while the likes … [Read more...]
Easily locate nearby National Parks with the Oh, Ranger Parkfinder app
October 1, 2011 by
With the free Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder app locate National and State parks based on location and activity, such as picnicking or hiking. Search results display suitable public parks, as well as provide directions, weather forecasts, lodging options, and park maps. Perfect for spontaneous weekend outings or long-term vacation planning! Fodor's Travel … [Read more...]
Depp’s Ultimatum – No Gore, No Ranger
September 2, 2011 by
The decision over the fate of Disney's "Lone Ranger" with Johnny Depp now looks to be in the studio's court as producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski have essentially agreed to a rigid and reduced $ 215 million budget according to the trades. A few weeks back the studio demanded budget reductions on the project which at the time … [Read more...]
Disney Halts “Lone Ranger” Production
August 13, 2011 by
Disney Pictures has halted production on Gore Verbinksi's big-budget tentpole "The Lone Ranger" according to the trades. The project stars Armie Hammer as the titular western hero, Johnny Depp as his Native American sidekick Tonto and a supporting cast including Ruth Wilson, Dwight Yoakam, Helena Bonham Carter, James Badge Dale and Barry … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Cod National Seashore with a ranger tour
August 7, 2011 by
From mid-April through Thanksgiving there is a full schedule of mostly free ranger-guided activities. Combining history, folklore, science, and nature, rangers take visitors right to the source, whether for a full-moon hike in the dunes, a campfire on the beach, a paddling trip, or a photography workshop. For the 50th anniversary of the park, 2011 … [Read more...]
