Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters

Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, half human/vampire, guardians of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discretely within our world. Her legacy is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi. This is her story.

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Massive Casting Update For Weinstein’s ‘Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters’

The Weinstein Company‘s Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters has added the final pieces to its casting puzzle.

Deadline reports that “Modern Family‘s” Sarah Hyland, pictured above, and “Vikings’” Gabriel Byrne, below, will now also be sinking their teeth in the movie based on the books by Richelle Mead. Bryne will play Victor, one of the leaders of the Academy while Hyland will play Natalie, Victor’s daughter and the best friend of the lead Rose and Lissa characters. Lucy Fry and Zoey Deutch have already been announced as Lissa and Rose.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’s Joely Richardson and Dominic Sherwood have also joined the film. Richardson will play Queen Tatiana, leader of the Moroi Vampires. Sherwood will be playing Christian, Lissa’s love interest. These latest cast additions come on the heels of the announcement last week that Sami Gayle (Blue Bloods), Cameron Monaghan (“Shameless”), Ashley Charles (White Buffalo) and Claire Foy (White Heat) had joined the ensemble cast. The film also stars Oblivion’s Olga Kurylenko and Danila Kozlovski.

Mead’s best-selling books tell the tale of Rose Hathaway, a teen who has a mental and spiritual bond with her vampire best friend Lissa. The two attend a special school for vampires who are attempting to keep some of their humanity while other of their species are becoming more wild.

Filming is scheduled to start next week. READ MORE

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‘Blood Sisters’ To Study Under Olga Kurylenko At The Vampire Academy

Director Mark Waters (Mean Girls, Spiderwick Chronicles) has found a new addition to Blood Sisters, the first feature installment of the “Vampire Academy” fantasy series, in the form of Olga Kurylenko (Centurion, Oblivion). Per Deadline, “she’s being set to star as Kirova, the head mistress of Vampire Academy.

She poins the previously cast Zoey Deutch and Lucy Fry, who have been signed to play the lead characters Rose and Lissa. Danila Kozlovski will play the role of Dimitri.

The series is set at St. Vladimir’s Academy in the Montana forests, centers on Rose Hathaway, a 17-year-old female “dhampir” — a half human/half vampire and a guardian of the Moroi race of peaceful mortal vampires. She must deal with the intricacies of the Moroi social order and the Strigoi, a race of bloodthirsty immortal vampires and predators of the Moroi.

The script for “Blood Sisters,” based on the first book in Richelle Mead’s series of books, was written by the director’s brother, Dan Waters (Heathers, Batman Returns). Producers plan to start lensing in the early summer. READ MORE

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Beautiful Creatures

A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

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[EFM '13 Bites] ‘Mega Spider’ Begins To Sell; ‘Body Art’ Gains Sigourney Weaver; Weinstein Company Acquires And Dates ‘Blood Sisters: Vampire Academy’

Sigourney Weaver is joining the cast of Body Art, Luca Guadagnino’s new film based on the novel “The Body Artist” by Don DeLillo, Screen Daily reports. The film, shooting this summer in Portugal, also stars Isabelle Huppert, David Cronenberg and Denis Lavant. Written by Guadagnino, “Body Art stars Huppert as a woman who, grieving after her husband’s death, discovers that a stranger is living in her upstairs room.

The site also reports that The Weinstein Company has acquired US rights to Blood Sisters: Vampire Academy, which they’ve committed to release on February 14, 2014. Blood Sisters is the first instalment in Richelle Mead’s “Vampire Academy” property that comprises six books and two graphic novels. Mark Waters will direct from a screenplay by his brother Dan Waters, “About two friends who attend a strict school for vampires where they team up with their guardian to battle evil forces.” Zoey Deutch and Lucy Fry will star.

Epic Pictures Group has closed key territories at the EFM on Mega Spider, the upcoming SXSW entry known in the US as Big Ass Spider! Rights have gone to Splendid for Germany and Benelux, FIP for France, Daro for CIS, Presidio for Japan, M Pictures for Thailand, Sonamu for South Korea, Star Alliance for China and Eagle Films for the Middle East. US news forthcoming. Mike Mendez’s Mega SpiderCenters on a team of scientists and an exterminator who race to destroy a giant rampaging arachnid in Los Angeles.READ MORE

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A Trio Of ‘Beautiful Creatures’ Clips Get Into Heated Relationship

There’s now three clips available for Beautiful Creatures, in theaters February 14. Two of the clips drum up the relationship between Lena (Alice Englert) and Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich).

The film is a supernatural love story set in the South. “It tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King,””P.S. I Love You”) directs from his adaptation of the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro”), newcomer Alice Englert, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless”) and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and Sensibility”). READ MORE

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Go Inside ‘Beautiful Creatures’ With This Featurette And These TV Spots!

Warner Bros. is getting romantic next Valentine’s Day weekend as they’ll release Beautiful Creatures in theaters February 14th and we’ve now got a behind-the-scenes featurette and some TV spots to gander at if this seems like your type of thing.

A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King,”"P.S. I Love You”) directs from his adaptation of the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro”), newcomer Alice Englert, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless”) and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and Sensibility”).

Head inside for the spots! READ MORE

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New Trailer And Release Date For ‘Beautiful Creatures’!

Warner Bros. is getting romantic next Valentine’s Day weekend as they’ll release Beautiful Creatures in theaters February 14th, that’s one day later than was originally planned. We’ve also got a brand new trailer for the film!

A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King,”"P.S. I Love You”) directs from his adaptation of the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro”), newcomer Alice Englert, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless”) and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and Sensibility”).

Head inside for the new trailer! READ MORE

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New Imagery From ‘Beautiful Creatures’

Warner Bros. is getting romantic next Valentine’s Day weekend as they’ll release Beautiful Creatures in theaters February 13. We now have a larger image gallery as part of Warners 2013 movie preview.

A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King,”"P.S. I Love You”) directs from his adaptation of the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro”), newcomer Alice Englert, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless”) and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and Sensibility”). READ MORE

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Several ‘Beautiful Creatures’ Character Posters

Warner Bros. is getting romantic next Valentine’s Day weekend as they’ll release Beautiful Creatures in theaters February 13. Check out a batch of newly released character banners.

A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King,”"P.S. I Love You”) directs from his adaptation of the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro”), newcomer Alice Englert, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless”) and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and Sensibility”). READ MORE

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Banner Introduces Cast Of ‘Beautiful Creatures’

Warner Bros. is getting romantic next Valentine’s Day weekend as they’ll release Beautiful Creatures in theaters February 13. Check out a newly released character banner.

A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King,”"P.S. I Love You”) directs from his adaptation of the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro”), newcomer Alice Englert, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless”) and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and Sensibility”). READ MORE

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Poster, Stills and Trailer Premiere For Supernatural ‘Beautiful Creatures’

Warner Bros. is getting romantic next Valentine’s Day weekend as they’ll release Beautiful Creatures in theaters February 13. This evening they’ve not only unveiled the official poster, but also the first trailer. In addition, a bunch of stills have been discovered at various sources.

A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King,”"P.S. I Love You”) directs from his adaptation of the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro”), newcomer Alice Englert, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless”) and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (“Howard’s End,” “Sense and Sensibility”). READ MORE

First Look At Emmy Rossum In Warner Bros.’ ‘Beautiful Creatures’ Adaptation

Courtesy of EW comes the first official still from Warner Bros.’ upcoming adaptation of Beautiful Creatures featuring Emmy Rossum (“Shameless”) as the supernaturally manipulative cousin Ridley.

Alden Ehrenreich and Alice Englert star as Ethan and Lena, teenage lovers who uncover dark secrets about their families, their history and their town. Margo Martindale plays Lena’s Aunt Del, who helps to protect her from the family’s dark side.

Zoey Deutch portrays Emily Asher, Ethan’s ex-girlfriend and the ringleader of the high school’s popular clique that conspires against Lena. The film co-stars Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, Emmy Rossum, Kyle Gallner, and Project X star Thomas Mann.

Look for Beautiful Creatures in theaters on February 13, 2013. READ MORE

‘Beautiful Creatures’ Gets High School Clique Leader

 Beautiful Creatures Gets High School Clique Leader

TV stars Margo Martindale (“Justified”) and Zoey Deutch (pictured; “Ringer”) are in final negotiations to join the cast of Alcon Entertainment’s Beautiful Creatures, says Variety.

Richard LaGravenese is writing and directing the supernatural love story based on the first novel in Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl’s popular series. Alcon has film rights to all three books, hoping “Creatures” will kick off a possible franchise at Warner Bros., which will distribute.

Newcomers Jack O’Connell and Alice Englert star as Ethan and Lena, teenage lovers who uncover dark secrets about their families, their history and their town. Martindale will play Lena’s Aunt Del, who helps to protect her from the family’s dark side. Deutch will play Emily Asher, Ethan’s ex-girlfriend and the ringleader of the high school’s popular clique that conspires against Lena. Pic co-stars Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, Emmy Rossum and Project X star Thomas Mann.

Filming begins next month in and around New Orleans. READ MORE