Tag: Robocop

Details On Jay Baruchel’s Role In ‘Robocop’ Emerge As He Nears A Deal

by Shawn Madden

Jay Baruchel (She’s Out Of My League, Goon) is nearing a deal to join the cast of Robocop. He is one of the last major players to join the upcoming remake of the 1987 sci-fi flick. The film begins shooting this September with Joel Kinnaman, Hugh Laurie, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Abbie Cornish and Jackie Earle Haley already in the cast.

Baruchel will play the head of marketing for Omnicorp, the company that is building the police cyborg. While best known for his roles in comedic movies it is definitely not his first non-comedic role. So far this film is off to a really good start.

Source: THR

Jackie Earle Hayley Joins Cast Of ‘Robocop’

by Shawn Madden

Reports are coming in that Jackie Earle Hayley (Watchmen) has signed up for the Robocop remake. His character goes by the name of “Maddox” and he will have the vital role of supplying Robocop with military training. That adds yet another name to an already impressive cast. This movie is shaping up quite nicely and is definitely on my anticipated list.

Source: Deadline

UPDATE: OmniCorp Viral Video Gives You First Look At New ED-209 & Robocop

by Shawn Madden

Jose Padilha’s remake of ‘Robocop’ has been putting together an impressive cast so far that has been hyping people up on this film. Now with shooting set to start in two months it appears we are getting our first bit of viral campaigning for the movie. Click the image below to visit the OmniCorp site. Many of the features will deny you access but there is a video giving you a sneak peek at the new Robocop design.

UDPATE: Added some images from the site as well as an embedded version of the video.

“SAFETY. CONVICTION. LEADERSHIP.
For a half-century, these words have set the framework upon which OmniCorp has aimed to build a brighter world.

We don’t do passive technology. At OmniCorp, our solutions generate a beacon of safety that we shine upon on the dangers of the day. No matter the obstacle – political, cultural, philosophical – we pursue our convictions around the globe to secure peace of mind at home. And when this requires bold new direction, we never allow doubt to shrink our duty. When your quality of life is in the balance, our leadership team will tip the scales.

Our products have elevated your lives. Our people have inspired your future. Our passion will always be at your side.”

‘Robocop’ is set to hit theaters August 2013.

Source: OmniCorp

 

Get These Awesome Posters Just In Time For Comic-Con!!!

by Scott Alminiana

Well folks, Comic-Con ’12 is fast approaching. It’s just 5 loooong days away! Here’s something awesome to help hold you over until it arrives.

Andrew Heath is a graphic designer and he has some awesome prints available in honor of this years Comic-Con. The Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2 print is a limit edition run of only 15. It is 18″x24,” hand numbered and signed and goes for $50. The rest are either $10 or $20. They are available for purchase here. What do you think, do you want them as badly as I do?

Can’t Get Into Preview Night? Go See ‘Easy Money’!

by Shawn Madden

So, can’t make it to preview night for Comic-Con? Or just looking for something to do on July 11th in general? Check out ‘Easy Money’. Scott Alminiana and I had the opportunity to catch an advance screening of this film on Tuesday and I have to say…it was great. I’m not going to give a review on this movie because I honestly think it’s one of those movies you need to check out for yourself and form your own opinion on. There’s already a sequel released in Sweden and I can’t wait until it makes its way out here.

Directed by Daniel Espinosa (Safe House), ‘Easy Money’ is a Swedish crime thriller based on the international best-selling novel Snabba Cash by Jens Lapidus. Lower-class business student JW (Joel Kinnaman from AMC’s ‘The Killing’) falls in love with a sexy heiress while living a double life mingling with Stockholm’s wealthy elite. To keep up the facade of his lifestyle, he’s lured into a world of crime. Jorge is a petty fugitive on the run from both the police and Serbian mafia. He hopes that brokering a massive cocaine deal will allow him to escape for good. Mafia enforcer Mrado is on the hunt for Jorge, but his efforts are complicated when he’s unexpectedly saddled with caring for his young daughter. As JW’s journey ventures deeper into the dark world of organized crime, the fate of all three men becomes entangled and ends with a dramatic struggle for life and death.

‘Easy Money’ hits theaters July 11th.

Hugh Laurie Joining The Cast Of ‘Robocop’ As The Villain?

by Shawn Madden

You don’t understand how excited I am for this movie. And the cast? It just keeps getting better and better with each announcement. With only a few months until the film begins filming TheHollywoodReporter is reporting that Hugh Laurie (‘House’) will be joining the cast as the villain of the film. Laurie will play the evil and ultra-rich CEO of Omnicorp, the company that makes Robocop.

So…let me get this right. We have Joel Kinnaman (‘The Killing’), Gary Oldman (‘The Dark Knight’), Samuel L. Jackson (Too many movies to name), Abbie Cornish (‘Sucker Punch’), Hugh Laurie with rumors of Edward Norton and Sean Penn…and you’re still not excited?

With an impressive cast this is one reboot that i’m on the edge of my seat waiting to see.

Dead or alive…’Robocop’ is set to hit theaters August 9, 2013.

‘Robocop’ Adds Samuel L. Jackson To An Already Impressive Cast?

by Shawn Madden

So, last week I told you that Gary Oldman was joining the cast of Jose Padhilas remake of ‘Robocop’. And in the past we’ve reported that Joel Kinnaman was playing Alex Murphy and that there were rumors of Edward Norton and Sean Penn also being involved.

If those cast members weren’t enough to get you excited… let’s add another name to that cast list. According to The Hollywood Reporter Samuel L. Jackson will be joining the cast as Pat Novak, a charismatic media mogul and a powerful force in the Robocop world.

Dead or alive ‘RoboCop’ is set to hit theaters August 3rd, 2013.

Joel Kinnaman Talks ‘ROBOCOP’ Reboot

by Shawn Madden

I think there are still a number of people that are just finding out that there is going to be a ‘Robocop’ reboot. And im sure there’s probably plenty of internet goers screaming “WHY?!” But with the level of talent being attached to this film you can’t help being excited or at least just being somewhat interested. Collider recently spoke with Joel Kinnama (The Killing) who will be playing the lead role of Alex Murphy.

On the level of interest in the movie Kinnaman went on to say “It’s like when you say one thing, it’s everywhere, and that’s pretty awesome and a little bit intimidating. It makes you realize you have to think before speaking. That’s a quality I’m continuously evolving. For some reason, it seems like I’m bumping my head into the wall a little bit too many times, but now I think I’m doing alright. It’s fantastic. I used to be like “Why are we doing a remake? What are remakes being done for?” But then, we do that all the time in the theater. If we weren’t doing remakes, nobody would know who Shakespeare was. I’m not saying that Robocop is Shakespeare, but it’s a way to … we’re retelling. That’s what we do as human beings. We retell our favorite stories. That’s what we’ve done since we were sitting around campfires. It’s a part of the human spirit. It doesn’t have to be negative to creativity. It can be completely opposite. That’s how you can break new ground by rethinking something that’s already been done. José has a completely different take on this than Verhoeven had, and with all respect, everybody that’s involved in this movie loved the original and we have a lot of respect for it. We’re going to have a lot of throwbacks and there’s going to be a lot of fun stuff for the fans of the first movie. It’s a new story within the old one.”

Kinnaman was also asked if he was nervous about signing for a multi-picture deal and stated “No.  I mean that sort of comes with the territory, and so far, everything that I’ve been promised and everything that I’ve heard about the project has really come to life.  Everybody is trying to make something real, something with a core of substance, and of course, an exciting action movie with a lot of terrific stuff and fantastic visuals and everything, but at the core of it, it’s a movie with substance and something that is going to make people think. ”

When asked about how he felt about working with Gary Oldman “That feels about as surreal as me being RoboCop. I couldn’t be happier. He’s pretty much the grand master of the game. … So, I’m very, very excited and we have great scenes that have a lot of the substance that I was talking about. It’s very much a relationship between Gary Oldman’s character and Alex Murphy.‘

I’d buy that for a dollar!

Dead or alive… ‘Robocop’ is coming to theatres August 3, 2013.

Gary Oldman Joins Cast Of ROBOCOP

by Shawn Madden

In a bit of casting news that will definitely increase interest in this film. According to THR Gary Oldman has joined the cast of Jose Padilha’s remake of the classic sci-fi, Robocop. The site has reported that the actor will play a character called “Norton”

“Oldman will play Norton, the scientist who creates Robocop and finds himself torn between the ideals of the machine trying to rediscover its humanity and the callous needs of a corporation.”

If memory serves me correct there was no Norton in the original. So it looks like they are altering the origins just a bit here.

Oldman joins The Killing actor Joel Kinnaman as Alex Murphy.  Kinnaman (The Killing) plays the title character, a cop named Alex Murphy who is brought back from the brink of death and turned into a cyborg police officer. No other cast members have been revealed yet but there has been quite a few big names rumored to be involved such as Edward Norton and Sean Penn. The movie has tentative release of Summer 2013 and is eyeing a September shoot.

 

Source: THR

Peter Weller To Voice Batman In “The Dark Knight Returns”

by Scott Alminiana

Peter Weller, best known for his role as “Robocop” will be the voice of Batman in the DC Comics animated adapation of the Frank Miller classic “The Dark Knight Returns.”

“The Dark Knight Returns” will be released in two parts with Part 1 releasing this fall and Part 2 coming in early 2013.

Weller will be joined by Ariel Winter as Robin, Wade Williams as Two-Face/Harvey Dent, and Michael McKean as Dr. Wolper.

Jay Oliva will be directing, he has previously directed “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” and episodes of Cartoon Network’s “Young Justice”. Bruce Timm will be the executive producer on the project.

For those of you unfamiliar with “The Dark Knight Returns” (shame on you), it tells the story of Batman’s re-emergence after 10 years, having quit crimefighting in the wake of Jason Todd’s death. Batman comes out of retirement to save the now dystopian Gotham from decay and lawlessness. With the help of a new, female Robin, Batman ends the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city and confronts two of his greatest enemies. He must also face Superman in a battle that only one will survive.

"Dead or alive, you're coming with me."

 

SOURCE: Comicbookresource 

Geekscape Casts The Invincible Movie!

by Matt Blackwood

Between the increased interest in comic book adaptations and the success of AMC’s The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman is poised to become a real force in Hollywood. So it’s only a matter of time before we see a film version of Kirkman’s other hit comic Invincible.

With the right cast, it could be the next blockbuster franchise. So who would Geekscape like to see bring to life probably the coolest superhero comic book in the universe?

ZAC EFRON as INVINCIBLE

If only the goggles didn't hide those eyes...

Boyish good looks, perfect body, earnest eyes- has there ever been anyone more suited to play a superhero than Zac Efron? The High School Musical heartthrob has yet to find the role to propel him to super-stardom. Playing nascent hero Mark Grayson would require him to display both vulnerability and raw power.

For those who have their doubts about Efron’s acting chops, check out his charming performance in the little-seen Me and Orson Welles.

 

LYNDSY FONSECA as ATOM EVE

Pink is my favorite color...

Neither a female iteration of a male character nor a mere damsel in distress, Atom Eve has quickly become one of the strongest women in comics, and Lyndsy Fonseca is the perfect choice to convey that strength on film. Fonseca effortlessly lit up the screen as the girl next door in Kick-Ass, begging the question, “Wouldn’t it be more fun just to watch her kick ass?”

 

JON HAMM as OMNI-MAN

The moustache is fake. The rest is all Hamm.

Besides being the only man alive handsome enough to be credible as Zac Efron’s dad, Jon Hamm is also one of the finest actors working today. In the past few years, fans have suggested Hamm for the roles of both Superman and Captain America for the same reason he is perfect to play Nolan Grayson, the premier super hero of the world of Invincible: the steel authority he personifies in The Town and Mad Men.

 

BEBE NEUWIRTH as DEBORAH GRAYSON

Mom I'd Like to Film- wait, that still sounds bad.

Rounding out the best-looking family in movie history, Bebe Neuwirth is ideal to play Mark’s doting mother and Nolan’s long-suffering wife. The Emmy-winning actress is more than capable of portraying the pride and pain of the ultimate bystander.

 

PETER WELLER as CECIL STEADMAN

It's Robocop's turn on dispatch.

A former superhero himself, Weller has been alternating between good guy and sleazeball his entire career. The role of ruthless patriot Cecil Steadman would allow him to split the difference.

 

KANE HODDER as THE MAULER TWINS

Friday the 13th 2: Attack of the Clones

Kane Hodder played Jason Voorhees, the ultimate grunt, in four Friday the 13th films. He would be both fun and intimidating in a Social Network-style dual role as the contrary clones.

 

ORLANDO JONES as ANGSTROM LEVY

Mad Scientist TV

Funnyman Jones is one of those actors whose chameleonic range has kept him from becoming a household name. Playing nice guy scientist-turned-mutated villain Levy would give him the chance to show both his affability and acting chops.

So what do you think? Are you a fan of Invincible? Let us know who YOU’D like to see in a movie version!

Sony Pictures to Distribute MGM’s Robocop Remake!

by Steven Kunz

Sony Pictures has officially signed on to distribute MGM’s Robocop remake. This deal is only the latest in the relationship with Sony and MGM with previous partnerships involving ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo‘ and ‘Zookeeper.’

The film is being directed by Jose Padilha, whose previous credits are the brazillian film series, “The Elite Squad” and the documentary, “Secrets of the Tribe.” The lead role of Robocop, formerly played by Peter Weller, now stars Joel Kinnaman as the main lead, his most recently starring in ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ and the AMC TV Series, ‘The Killing‘.

One more interesting note, the script of Robocop was written by Joshua Zetumer, whose most recent work was the draft script for the now defunct remake of Dune. With these sort of people working on the film, Robocop is shaping up into a decent film at least, though time will tell if the film will be as memorable as the original.

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/sony-pictures-to-distribute-mgms-robocop-remake/

Is This Little Known Actor Our New Robocop?

by Eric Diaz

The first major casting news in MGM’s remake of Robocop has surfaced from Deadline.com, and it looks like actor Joel Kinnaman is being offered the lead in director Jose Padilha’s reboot of the beloved series. Joel who you say? Well, Joel Kinnaman has been featured in a few high profile projects lately, like AMC’s The Killing and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. But he hardly has the recognizability of earlier rumored leads like Michael C. Hall from Dexter. Then again, When Paul Verhoeven’s original Robocop was released back in 1987, star Peter Weller was best known for  being  in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai….oh, and for pinning an 11 year old Corey Haim against a wall in fit of rage during filming of the movie Firstborn (seriously, he did…Google that shit,) So in casting an relative unknown for the part of Robocop, MGM might be hoping that lighting strikes twices.

Does this man have the jawline for Robocop?