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.

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

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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.

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.”

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

‘Chronicle’ Puts New Spin On Dark Hero Genre With Fresh Clip, Trailer, One-Sheet and Still!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 06, 2012 @ 6:37am
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Chronicle Puts New Spin On Dark Hero Genre With Fresh Clip, Trailer, One Sheet and Still!

Earlier this evening Bloody Disgusting’s Evan Dickson hit the 20th Century Fox lot to get an early look at Joshua Trank’s Chronicle, the teen-powered superhero/villain movie that looks like a modern day American Akira. While the article is a few days away, we’ve landed the first official still (as seen above), along with a new clip that puts a new spin on baseball (pun intended). Inside you’ll also find an explosive Brazilian one-sheet and a new 60-second teaser.

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

Hate Spiders As Much As I Do? Watch This ‘Chronicle’ Clip!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 05, 2012 @ 4:21am
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In theaters February 3 from 20th Century Fox comes Josh Trank’s Chronicle, the dark superhero flick that is quite reminiscent of Akira. Above we’re excited to share a new 60-second trailer, while after the break you’ll find a creepy clip that depicts one of the teens torturing a spider.

“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

F*ck You Sky, ‘Chronicle’ Owns Your Ass!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 16, 2011 @ 4:29pm
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A second new one-sheet has premiered for Josh Trank’s Chronicle, the dark superhero (more like super villain) movie that flies into theaters February 3. The new poster gives the middle finger and screams “f*ck you sky!”

“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.”

The flick looks like a modern/domestic Akira, which equals amazing. Trailer and all released posters inside. READ MORE

Watch the Kids of ‘Chronicle’ Perform a Magic Trick With a Car and a Skyscraper!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 15, 2011 @ 4:17pm
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Similar to the teaser poster, a new one-sheet has premiered for Josh Trank’s Chronicle, the dark superhero (more like super villain) movie that flies into theaters February 3. It displays the three kids having a little fun with a car and a skyscraper. Go figure that one out.

“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.”

The flick looks like a modern/domestic Akira, which equals amazing. Trailer and all released posters inside. 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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