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Finally, Some Good ‘RoboCop’ News! Ed Norton, Sean Penn And Others Circling!

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 14, 2012 @ 12:55pm
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Jose Padilha’s RoboCop has been the subject of some recent pre-production PR gaffes, such as lead actor Joel Kinnaman telling MTV to expect this Robocop to be “more human” and that “you’re going to see his eyes.” While such changes might prove not to be so misguided in the context of the final film, the general idea of such a daringly classic film being remade in today’s studio environment has many fans of the original concerned. How can they possibly hope to match the original? While we won’t know the answer until we see the film, it’s a nice surprise to hear that there’s actually a pretty great supporting cast being considered.

While no deals have been reported as being finalized – we’re getting word that Edward Norton (Fight Club, The Bourne Legacy), Sean Penn (Mystic River, Milk), Rebecca Hall (The Town) and Gael Garcia Bernal (Y Tu Mama Tambien) are being considered for roles. Norton, if cast, would actually be playing “Norton” – a key scientist behind the RoboCop program. Bernal would be playing Murphy’s former partner who begins hooking up with Hall (Murphy’s “widow”) after they both think he’s dead. Ouch! Penn is being considered for the role of “Novack”, a highly political right wing reporter.

Norton in particular is known for not being shy when it comes to tussling with studios over the quality of the product, if he is indeed cast hopefully he can be the type of creative heavy that keeps this thing from going totally off the rails.

Strike Entertainment partners Eric Newman and Marc Abraham are producing. Josh Zetumer wrote the script. Joel Kinnaman is in the lead role originated by Peter Weller. Sony will distribute the MGM film.

RoboCop will be released on August 9th, 2013.

The New, More Human, ‘RoboCop’ Will Look You In The Eye!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 26, 2012 @ 11:29pm
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The New, More Human, RoboCop Will Look You In The Eye!

I don’t want to be an obnoxious fanboy about this, for all I know it could turn out brilliantly, so I suppose I’ll refrain from judging the impact of this decision until I see the film. But there’s some interesting news concerning Jose Padilha’s remake of RoboCop today. Namely that RoboCop himself will be “more human” and have a visible set of eyes.

Actor Joel Kinnaman told MTV, “‘RoboCop’ is going to be a lot more human. The first movie is one of my favorite movies. I love it. Of course, Verhoeven has that very special tone, and it’s not going to have that tone. It’s a re-imagination of it. There’s a lot of stuff from the original. There are some details and throwbacks, but this version is a much better acting piece… it’s not going to be jaw action. They’re still working on the suit and how it’s going to look, but the visor is going to be see-through. You’re going to see his eyes.”

Considering how the plan behind the program in the original RoboCop hinged on the subject not knowing his identity, I’m trying to decide if this throws the concept too far out of whack or not.

RoboCop will be released on August 9th, 2013. READ MORE

Wow, ‘RoboCop’ Has A Release Date! I Guess It’s Actually Happening!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 09, 2012 @ 11:53pm
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Wow, RoboCop Has A Release Date! I Guess Its Actually Happening!

The Jose Padilha directed remake of RoboCop is fast becoming a reality! The original film about about a cop who was near death and was drafted to become a powerful cyborg cop is so iconic – and so good that part of me just didn’t process that this was happening. Part of me feels that there’s almost no way they can get this right and they should just leave Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 original alone. I don’t often say that – I usually have a pretty open mind about remakes – but I’m concerned.

Stuff we already knew? Strike Entertainment partners Eric Newman and Marc Abraham are producing. Josh Zetumer wrote the script. Joel Kinnaman has been cast in the lead role originated by Peter Weller. Sony will distribute the MGM film.

The news today is that the film will be released on August 9th, 2013. That’s when we’ll have the new model of RoboCop. Feels weird, doesn’t it? READ MORE

Sony Pictures Builds Latest ‘RoboCop’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 05, 2012 @ 11:08pm
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Now that Joel Kinnaman is being brought back to life as the infamous RoboCop, Deadline is reporting that Sony Pictures is signing on to distribute MGM’s remake of the 1987 Paul Verhoeven-directed science fiction film that will star Kinnaman in the role originated by Peter Weller.

Jose Padilha directs the remake of the original about a cop who was near death and was drafted to become a powerful cyborg cop, until suppressed memories of his past life come back to haunt him.

Strike Entertainment partners Eric Newman and Marc Abraham are producing. Josh Zetumer wrote the script.

RoboCop has been following a fast track since MGM landed Kinnaman, who starred in Snabba Cash, the AMC series “The Killing,” and who just turned in a small but memorable turn opposite Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds in Safe House. READ MORE

Joel Kinnaman Rebuilt As ‘RoboCop’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 24, 2012 @ 8:16pm
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snabba021212 Joel Kinnaman Rebuilt As RoboCop

THR is reporting that Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman has been offered the lead of MGM’s remake of RoboCop, the 1987 sci-fi action movie about a cyborg policeman.

Kinnaman is the male lead of AMC’s “The Killing” who came to Hollywood’s attention via his work on Scandinavian thrillers such as Snabba cash. He’s appeared in bit roles in Summit’s sci-fi movie The Darkest Hour and Universal’s Safe House.

Dealmaking is expected to begin imminently.

The Robocop remake is being described as a gritty origin story as MGM reboots the franchise. Jose Padilha (Elite Squad) is directing.

“The original was about a cop who was near death and was drafted to become a powerful cyborg cop, until suppressed memories of his past life come back to haunt him.” Peter Weller played the character in the original and the 1990 sequel. READ MORE

[Review] ‘The Darkest Hour’ Feels Like a Slideshow Of Your Parents’ Summer Tour

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 26, 2011 @ 11:40pm
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darkesthournew121211 [Review] The Darkest Hour Feels Like a Slideshow Of Your Parents Summer Tour

Not screened for critics and slid into a bizarre Sunday release slot, Ryan Daley hit the local cinema to check out Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour, the Chris Gorak-directed alien invasion pic that follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

“While the lush 3D location shots of a desolate Moscow are admittedly stunning, the forgettable characters and paint-by-the-numbers plot threaten to burn the entire film out of your brain mere seconds after you’ve left the theater,” says Daley before joking, “Remove the sporadic alien attacks and ‘The Darkest Hour‘ suddenly feels like a Sunday night slideshow of your parents’ summer tour of the Motherland.”

Click the title for the entire review or to write your own and tell all of Bloody what YOU thought. READ MORE

‘The Darkest Hour’ Descends Into Theaters, Write Your Review

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 25, 2011 @ 3:28pm
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darkesthournew121211 The Darkest Hour Descends Into Theaters, Write Your Review

Sneaking into theaters this Christmas Sunday is Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2, part 3), a sci-fi alien invasion film that was NOT screened for critics. We all know what that usually means.

Directed by Chris Gorak (the man behind the awesome thriller Right at Your Door), and starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella, the 28 Days-like thriller follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

Since Bloody Disgusting won’t have a review for you until tomorrow (it’s the holidays yo!), we’re asking you dear readers to write your own reviews and tell all of BD what YOU thought. Simple enough? I have a feeling we won’t be seeing many reviews today…. READ MORE

The Darkest Hour 3D

Posted by Ryan Daley on December 25, 2011 @ 12:00am
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28 Days-like thriller that follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

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[Set Report] This Is The Way The World Ends: Visiting the Filming Locations of Alien Invasion Film ‘The Darkest Hour’ PART THREE

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on December 24, 2011 @ 3:38pm
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[Set Report] This Is The Way The World Ends: Visiting the Filming Locations of Alien Invasion Film The Darkest Hour PART THREE

One day before the Christmas release of director Chris Gorak’s The Darkest Hour, we bring you the third and final chapter in Chris Eggertsen’s report from the film’s Moscow set.

This installment features a description of one of the film’s action sequences as it was being filmed, as well as interviews with Gorak and lead actor Emile Hirsch. If you’re still on the fence about whether to see the movie this weekend, check out the full report inside – it could just help you in making your final decision. READ MORE

Revisit a Look at ‘The Darkest Hour’ Aliens

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 17, 2011 @ 4:47am
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Revisit a Look at The Darkest Hour Aliens

*Originally posted right here on Bloody back in November, other horror sites are speaking as if this was just discovered. So we bumped the story back up top so you can see the aliens again…

Since at the time Summit Entertainment has only released one official image from the film, I decided to revisit the trailer for The Darkest Hour and do a little screen-grabbing. In doing so I stumbled across something they may or may not want you to see.

Within this article you’ll find three grabs from the official trailer that clearly depicts the alien creatures in the Chris Gorak-directed sci-fi horror pic opening on Christmas Day. It looks a little CGI intense, yet I wonder if the FX work was even complete during the cut of this trailer… who knows? Your thoughts below!

Starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella, the 28 Days-like thriller follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. READ MORE

Two New Clips For ‘The Darkest Hour 3D’ Don’t Add Much To The Trailer

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Posted by EvanDickson on December 14, 2011 @ 11:22pm
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darkeststills112211 Two New Clips For The Darkest Hour 3D Dont Add Much To The Trailer

With a Christmas Day release date looming, Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2), is doing everything it can to kick things into awareness overdrive.

While I love the cast, I’m just not hyped up about this one yet. These clips straddle the same kind of pleasantly middle of the road territory as the trailer. So even though I wouldn’t mind seeing it, I’m not chomping at the bit just yet.

Directed by Chris Gorak, and starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella, the 28 Days-like thriller follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

Hit the jump to check out the clips! And if you haven’t seen the trailer, we’ve got that in there as well. READ MORE

Aliens Invade for Electricity in Second ‘Darkest Hour’ Trailer, Stupid Billboards Litter City

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 06, 2011 @ 11:28pm
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darkeststills112211 Aliens Invade for Electricity in Second Darkest Hour Trailer, Stupid Billboards Litter City

I’m highly concerned about Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2), which invades theaters this Christmas. While both the first trailer and the new one embedded inside are pretty impressive, other aspects of the campaign are downright shocking. There are billboards all over the Los Angeles area that exclaim “Survive the Holidays” in giant font, while below it you’ll be lucky to catch the title while driving 25+MPH. Even worse is that the imagery behind the text is absolutely impossible to see. It literally looks like the city is plastered with billboards for a movie called Survive the Holidays. Is it like this across the country?

I’m going to see it because I love Gorak’s Right at Your Door, and am a fan of both Thirlby and Hirsch. But what does the rest of American think? I’d be incredibly concerned if I were Summit. READ MORE

Comic Book Style ‘Darkest Hour’ One Sheet

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 23, 2011 @ 4:46pm
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Yet another international one sheet has blasted online for Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour, which has a comic book feel while also displaying more of Russia’s destruction. Dig on it inside and don’t forget to check out out set report.

The sci-fi horror film directed by Chris Gorak and starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella is described as a 28 Days-like thriller that “follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.”

The Darkest Hour is in theaters December 25th. READ MORE

An Electric New ‘Darkest Hour’ One Sheet

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 20, 2011 @ 3:50pm
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Kicking the U.S. poster right in the teeth, a new international one sheet showing the electric destruction of Russia has arrives from Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour. Dig on it inside and don’t forget to check out out set report.

The Darkest Hour is in theaters December 25th. READ MORE