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The Best Of ‘Carrie’ Flames Online In Heaps of Blood

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 30, 2012 @ 4:15pm
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Everyone and their mom (literally) knows about the infamous pig’s blood scene from Stephen King’s Carrie, which launches the teen into an unstoppable rage of violence and destruction. But to be frank, it’s kind of bumming me out that the pinnacle of this classic story is already being shared with us in a slew of images. The latest comes via Director Kimberly Peirce who shared a new look at Chloe Moretz as the title character from the titular moment. Moretz is literally covered in blood and flames are bursting all around her. What are we supposed to look forward to now? At least save the money shot for the trailer!

Julianne Moore, Alex Russell, Ansel Elgort, Gabriella Wilde, Judy Greer and Portia Doubleday all star.

In theaters March 15, 2013, “‘Carrie’ tells the supernatural tale of a telekinetic teenage girl tormented by her peers. The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Doubleday), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Wilde), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc.”

Brian De Palma’s 1976 film version of Carrie earned Oscar nominations for stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. READ MORE

Buckets Of Blood Behind-the-Scenes Of ‘Carrie’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 16, 2012 @ 9:59am
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Now filming in Toronto, Canada is Sony Screen Gems’ remake of Carrie, which has Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don’t Cry, Stop-Loss) in the director’s chair.

While we’ll have our own report forthcoming, the cast and crew have been using social avenues to share some really cool behind-the-scenes imagery that includes buckets of (pigs?) blood!

Starring Chloë Grace Moretz (Hugo), four-time Oscar nominee Julianne Moore (Hannibal, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Kids are Alright), and Judy Greer (The Descendants), Carrie tells the supernatural tale of a telekinetic teenage girl tormented by her peers. Carrie is slated for a March 13, 2013 theatrical release.

“The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc.” Brian De Palma’s 1976 film version of Carrie earned Oscar nominations for stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. READ MORE

[San Diego Comic-Con '12] The Piercing Eyes Of ‘Carrie’ On Display

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 10, 2012 @ 11:41pm
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Also in the lobby of the San Diego Comic-Con is a banner for MGM and Scree Gems’ Carrie reboot, in theaters March 15, 2013 from Kimberly Peirce. #WhatHappenedToCarrie

The pic is an adaptation of the Stephen King thriller about the hyperkinetic teenager who gets pushed too far at the prom and wreaks havoc on her fellow high school students. Chloe Moretz stars in the title role alongside Julianne Moore, Alex Russell, Ansel Elgort, Gabriella Wilde, Judy Greer and Portia Doubleday.

King’s bestselling book was turned into the 1976 film that starred Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Amy Irving and Piper Laurie as the repressive mother. READ MORE

The New ‘Carrie’ Has Officially Started Filming In Canada, First Pic Of Moretz In Character

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Posted by EvanDickson on June 27, 2012 @ 5:10pm
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Kimberly Peirce is official behind the camera for Carrie, the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s coming-of-age novella. The MGM/Screen Gems reboot has announced the full casting including Chloe Moretz (Kick Ass, Let Me in), Julianne Moore (Hannibal), Alex Russell (Chronicle), Ansel Elgort, Gabriella Wilde (The Three Musketeers), Judy Greer (The Descendants) and Portia Doubleday (Youth In Revolt).

Principle photography started this week in Toronto, Ontario with a March 15, 2013 locked.

In the film, “The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc.”

Update: A Pic has emerged from Splash News Online of Moretz in character on set. Head inside to check it out. READ MORE

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Star Alex Russell Says Josh Trank May Not Return For ‘Chronicle 2′…

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 27, 2012 @ 7:45am
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Bloody Disgusting stringer Maria Lewis (@moviemazz) writes in with some first word on Chronicle 2!

It was one of the surprise hits of the year, so what’s unsurprising is that Chronicle is ‘definitely’ getting a sequel. Australian actor Alex Russell played one of the teen-turned-superheroes and said his character Matt is the focus of the follow-up film.

“That’s the plan,” he said.

“(Screenwriter) Max Landis is working hard on that right now.

“He’s dropping hints here and there all over the world, he loves to keep people sweating.”

Russell – who recently arrived in Toronto to begin work on the Carrie remake – said he speaks regularly with Landis about Chronicle 2, but the screenwriter is keeping him in the dark about specific plot points. READ MORE

Chloe Moretz Looks Directly To Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ For Inspiration

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 15, 2012 @ 9:37am
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In the coming months young superstar Chloe Grace Moretz will transform into a psychic prom queen when she becomes the third person to channel the character Carrie, the title role in the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s coming-of-age novella.

In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the young starlette explains that she’s going to go under quite a transformation for the MGM reboot also starring Julianne Moore, Alex Russell, Ansel Elgort, Gabriella Wilde, Judy Greer and Portia Doubleday:

“I am changing everything about me—my hair, my look. I’m doing my own take on [the character],” she explains on the difference between her role and De Palma’s 1976 Carrie. “The script is totally different from the [original]. It’s more like the book. It’s a more Black Swan version—it messes with your mind. You’ll see things, and you don’t know if you’ve seen them.”

This time around, Moore will be playing her abrasive and psychotic mother. But Moretz feels they will still connect on set: “I don’t know if we are supposed to bond [because of our characters’ relationship], but I feel like we both will because we’re both cool.” READ MORE

Scoop Confirmed: Judy Greer Cast In MGM’s ‘Carrie’ Reboot

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 14, 2012 @ 2:38pm
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Even though sources close to the production denied our exclusive casting report, we always trust our personal sources, one of which told us that Judy Greer (pictured below) had been cast as the gym teacher Miss Desjardin in MGM’s Carrie reboot. They were right. In addition, it’s also been reported that Portia Doubleday has been locked to play bad girl Chris Hargensen.

Nancy Allen played Hargensen in the original and Betty Buckley played the sympathetic gym teacher who comforts Carrie White when she menstruates and doesn’t understand what is happening because of the guilt hammered into her by her repressive mother. Hargensen triggers Carrie’s telekinetic powers with an atrocious prom prank, says Deadline.

They’ll all star alongside Chloe Moretz, Julianne Moore, Alex Russell and Ansel Elgort, with Moretz taking the title role and Moore playing her psychotic mother.

Kimberly Peirce directs the adaptation of the Stephen King thriller about the hyperkinetic teenager who gets pushed too far at the prom and wreaks havoc on her fellow high school students. King’s bestselling book was turned into the 1976 film that starred Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Amy Irving and Piper Laurie as the repressive mother.

The homecoming dance goes up in flames March 15, 2013. READ MORE

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[Interview] Alex Russell Spills Pig’s Blood In ‘Carrie’ Reboot

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 12, 2012 @ 5:17am
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Maria Lewis reports: In the age of reboots and remakes, Chronicle star Alex Russell has spoken out in defence of Kimberely Peirce’s upcoming Carrie remake.

The Aussie actor plays the ill-fated Billy Nolan in the film – “he’s the one responsible for the pig’s blood” – and said Peirce’s take is “justifiable“.

“The original is a classic but the way Kimberley Pierce is playing everything, I feel like her spin on it is going to be so different,” he said.

“It’s a very valid, justifiable remake of a classic.

“It’s a thing that’s really going to stand on its own.”

Best known for his breakout role in Chronicle earlier this year, Russell said he’s “pumped” be starring alongside Chloe Moretz and Julianne Moore.

“I’m so excited to be able to meet Julianne Moore, (and) Chloe Moretz.

“I feel like I’m going to be sort of rocking up and surrounded by artists I admire.

“Hopefully I can keep my cool and not get nervous.”

Russell said he only watched the original 1976 movie for the first time after he auditioned for the part and that he’s currently reading Stephen King’s novel.

The Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa adaptation of the Stephen King thriller is about the hyperkinetic teenager who gets pushed too far at the prom and wreaks havoc on her fellow high school students.

Sony have Carrie slated for a March 15, 2013 release.

‘Carrie’ Lands A Bully, And A Lover

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 15, 2012 @ 5:02pm
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Chronicle star Alex Russell (pictured above) and Off Broadway thesp Ansel Elgort are in negotiations to join the cast of MGM and Screen Gems’ Carrie remake, which stars Chloe Moretz in the title role and Julianne Moore as her mother, Variety reports.

Kimberly Peirce will helm the project with Kevin Misher producing.

The original 1976 pic was based on the Stephen King novel that followed a sheltered high schooler who unleashes her new telekinetic powers on the kids who picked on her at school. Russell will play one of the bullies, and Elgort will play a friend who takes Carrie to the prom.

King’s bestselling book was turned into the 1976 film that starred Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Amy Irving and Piper Laurie as the repressive mother.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa penned the script. Production is set to start later this summer, with MGM planning to bow the film March 15 next year. READ MORE

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on February 03, 2012 @ 12:00am
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Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.

BDTV Exclusive: The Stars of ‘Chronicle’

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on February 01, 2012 @ 6:03pm
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BDTV Exclusive: ‘Chronicle’ Director Josh Trank

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[Interview] Michael B. Jordan Talks ‘Chronicle’, Flying And Found Footage!

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Posted by EvanDickson on February 01, 2012 @ 3:37pm
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MichaelJordan12712 [Interview] Michael B. Jordan Talks Chronicle, Flying And Found Footage!

Director Josh Trank’s Chronicle sets out to challenge your perceptions of what exactly constitutes a superhero movie just as much as it sets out to redefine the “found footage” genre (or conceit, as some would say). While it’s not entirely successful at the latter, it pulls off the former quite well. My full review hit later this week and, despite some minor problems I had with the movie, I think it’s well worth checking out.

Before I saw the film (but after I saw about 30 minutes of footage) I had the chance to hop on the phone with Michael B. Jordan, a super charismatic actor who plays the super charismatic Steve Montgomery in the movie. Fans of “Friday Night Lights” (and Red Tails) will no doubt be familiar with the actor.

In Chronicle, “Three high school who friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.” The PG-13 found footage dark superhero flick opens in theaters February 3.

Hit the jump to check out the interview! READ MORE

Bullies Go SPLAT In Latest ‘Chronicle’ Clip

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 31, 2012 @ 5:24pm
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Bullies Go SPLAT In Latest Chronicle Clip

In theaters this Friday from Twentieth Century Fox is Chronicle , which begins when “Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.”

The following clip taps into one of the character beats, a young boy who is bullied at school. This is what happens when he’s given powers beyond his wildest imagination….

Directed by Josh Trank, Michael B. Jordan, Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, and Ashley Hinshaw all star. READ MORE

Fox’s Viral ‘Chronicle’ Video Proves Humans Can Fly…

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 31, 2012 @ 12:44am
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Twentieth Century Fox pumped out this fun little viral marketing campaign where three human shaped RC planes were flown around New York City to create the illusion of people flying.

In theaters this Friday, Chronicle begins when “Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.”

Directed by Josh Trank, Michael B. Jordan, Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, and Ashley Hinshaw all star. READ MORE

‘Chronicle’ Whips Out A Flying Bus In New TV Spot

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 24, 2012 @ 8:11pm
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A new TV Spot for Chronicle improves on yesterday’s UK Spot in a big way by adding some new elements we haven’t seen before.

Directed by Josh Trank, the flick follows “Three high school who friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.”

You can read my thoughts on a recent footage presentation for the film here. The PG-13 found footage dark superhero flick opens in theaters February 3. Hit the jump to check out the new spot! READ MORE

New UK TV Spot For ‘Chronicle’ Doesn’t Reveal Too Much…

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 23, 2012 @ 8:25pm
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New UK TV Spot For Chronicle Doesnt Reveal Too Much...

A new UK Chronicle doesn’t reveal all that much more than what we’ve seen already. But if you’re a Chronicle completist, I’m not gonna stop you from watching it.

You can read my thoughts on a recent footage presentation for the film here

The PG-13 found footage dark superhero flick opens in theaters February 3. READ MORE

Read All About ‘Chronicle’ Kids’ Newly Discovered Powers

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 18, 2012 @ 1:17am
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In the latest clip from Chronicle you’ll find film’s leading men (Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan and Alex Russell) reading about their super sweet telekinetic powers.

The PG-13 found footage dark superhero flick opens in theaters February 3. READ MORE

Thoughts On ‘Chronicle’ Footage Plus Q&A With Director Josh Trank!

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 13, 2012 @ 5:01pm
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Thoughts On Chronicle Footage Plus Q&A With Director Josh Trank!

Last week I was invited, along with several other journalists, to the Fox lot in Century City to check out some footage for the upcoming supernatural thriller Chronicle. Written by Max Landis (son of John) and directed by Josh Trank, Chronicle takes the standard “teen acquires superpowers” conceit and explores the smaller, more mundane daily elements of it. That is, until things get really big. Which I can assure you they do.

The film is centered around three unlikely teenage friends who happen upon a cave-like space that grants them telekinetic powers. The two more well adjusted guys (played by Michael B. Jordan and Alex Russell) focus on honing their powers at least somewhat responsibly while the more introverted Andrew (Dane DeHaan) begins to go off the rails a bit.

While I can’t judge an entire film only by the 15-20 minutes of footage they showed, what I did see certainly had some intriguing elements. There’s some stuff that could be genuinely exciting if they pull it off correctly. I have a few concerns as well (the characters being chief among them) but again, I’ll just have to wait and see the whole thing.

Hit the jump to check more details on the footage along with excerpts from a Q&A with director Josh Trank and creative exec Steve Asbell.
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‘Chronicle’ Kids Make A Life-Changing Discovery

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 09, 2012 @ 3:50pm
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Chronicle Kids Make A Life Changing Discovery

The origin story is always the best part to any superhero/super villain story, which is why it’s kind of shocking that 20th Century Fox would even reveal the following footage from Joshua Trank’s Chronicle, the teen-powered superhero/villain movie that looks like a modern day American Akira. The lengthy footage displays the teens dropping down a hole in the ground and stumbling across…your guess is as good as mine.

Fans of “Fright Night Lights” will be excited to see Michael B. Jordan in the lead role, alongside Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, and Ashley Hinshaw. In theaters February 3, the pic begins when “Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.” READ MORE

[OMFG] Super Powers Turns to the Dark Side in Epic ‘Chronicle’ Trailer

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 20, 2011 @ 11:04pm
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I just had my mind blown, hit “replay” and had it blown all over again.

Just announced a few months ago, a trailer is already online for Josh Trank’s Chronicle that looks like a found footage, English-language version of Akira. This sh*t looks dope beyond belief and the February 3, 2012 release date can’t come soon enough. Don’t know about this movie? You do now…

“Three high school students and friends make an incredible discovery, leading to them developing uncanny superpowers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities, and initially use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides soon begin to take over.” READ MORE

More Casting for Supernatural ‘Chronicle’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 04, 2011 @ 8:12pm
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Michael Kelly (Dawn of the Dead, Unbreakable, The Adjustment Bureau) has landed the father role in 20th Century Fox’s supernatural thriller Chronicle, slated for release next year, reports Variety.

The pic, produced by John Davis, will also star relative newcomers Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Ashley Hinshaw.

Josh Trank will make his directorial debut with the Max Landis-penned project.

Studio is being unusually secretive about the film and has not released a logline, though sources tell Variety that the story centers on “three Portland teens who develop powers from exposure to a mysterious substance.”
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