Bruce Willis and Wes Anderson
If there was ever a writer that Bruce Willis could do some great things with, Id say its Wes Anderson. I love Wes Anderson Movies and Bruce Willis Acting. So its a natural fit. Thats my opinion. I was excited to find out they would be working together.
See the Article here at Huffington Post
'Moonrise Kingdom': Wes Anderson's New Film Reveals Plot
Wes Anderson is returning to real life -- but traveling back in time -- for his next major film.
The "Rushmore" and "Royal Tenenbaums" filmmaker, who last put out the stop motion animated "Fantastic Mr. Fox," will co-write and direct the 1960s-set "Moonrise Kingdom," the Playlist reports. He's already announced a stellar cast for the project, with Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton set to star.
The story centers on a pair of 12-year olds (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who fall in love and run away from their New England island town. That prompts a major search, led by the Sheriff (Willis) and the girl's parents (Murray, McDormand).
Just picked up by Focus Features, the film marks Anderson's first effort with Willis, Norton, McDormand and Swinton. Schwartzman and Murray starred in his second film, 1998's "Rushmore," while Murray featured and starred in "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "The Life Aquatic," respectively. Schwartzman was one of three leads, along with Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson, in Anderson's last live action film, "The Darjeeling Limited."
Or this Article at THE PLAYLIST
Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ Begins Filming, Gets Picked Up By Focus Features
Film Finalizes Cast With Newcomers Jared Gilman & Kara Hayward
Hard to believe, but it’s been nearly four years since we’ve seen a live-action Wes Anderson film (though his stop-motion adaptation of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” did help fill the void). Well, fans of the director shouldn’t have to wait too much longer because filming has already begun on his next project, “Moonrise Kingdom,” in Rhode Island. Set in the ‘60s on an island off the coast of New England, the film assembles perhaps his most impressive cast to date (or at least since “The Royal Tenenbaums”), including Anderson first-timers Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton as well as Anderson regulars Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. Also confirmed are the 12-year-old boy and girl at the center of the film, newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward. The script is penned by Anderson himself and “The Darjeeling Limited” co-writer Roman Coppola, and will be Anderson’s first period piece.
And to top off this good news, Focus Features has picked up the international distribution rights for the film (just in time to sell the foreign rights at Cannes). This will be the first film of Anderson’s to be distributed by Focus. His first feature, “Bottle Rocket,” was distributed by Columbia, with “Rushmore,” ‘Tenenbaums’ and “The Life Aquatic” all at Touchstone/Disney, and his most recent efforts ‘Darjeeling’ and ‘Fox’ released by Fox Searchlight. The picture will be his third film produced by Indian Paintbrush, who also produced and co-financed his last two efforts, and fifth collaboration with producer Scott Rudin, who has helped out on everything since ‘Tenenbaums.’ While we haven’t loved every one of Anderson’s recent efforts, it seems like he’s trying to shake things up a bit with his new film and that’s definitely something we’re excited about. Check out the full synopsis for the film below.
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, Moonrise Kingdom follows a young boy and girl falling in love. When they are moved to run away together, various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down – which might not be such a bad thing. Bruce Willis plays the town sheriff; two-time Academy Award nominee Edward Norton is cast as a camp leader; Academy Award nominee Bill Murray and Academy Award winner Frances McDormand portray the young girl’s parents; the cast also includes Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman. The young boy and girl are played by Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward.
Owen Wilson was coy about his involvement with the film a few months back and while there’s still no confirmation here, we wouldn’t be surprised to see him pop up in a small role. Also released recently is a call for background actors in Rhode Island that includes 12-14 year old boys with sailing/canoeing experience, knowledge of Morse code and a pair of “salty fisherman” aged 70 years or older. With this sudden flood of information, fans of the director should practically be able to start building the film in their heads.
“Moonrise Kingdom” is now filming for a probable 2012 release.
See the Article here at Huffington Post
'Moonrise Kingdom': Wes Anderson's New Film Reveals Plot
Wes Anderson is returning to real life -- but traveling back in time -- for his next major film.
The "Rushmore" and "Royal Tenenbaums" filmmaker, who last put out the stop motion animated "Fantastic Mr. Fox," will co-write and direct the 1960s-set "Moonrise Kingdom," the Playlist reports. He's already announced a stellar cast for the project, with Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton set to star.
The story centers on a pair of 12-year olds (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who fall in love and run away from their New England island town. That prompts a major search, led by the Sheriff (Willis) and the girl's parents (Murray, McDormand).
Just picked up by Focus Features, the film marks Anderson's first effort with Willis, Norton, McDormand and Swinton. Schwartzman and Murray starred in his second film, 1998's "Rushmore," while Murray featured and starred in "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "The Life Aquatic," respectively. Schwartzman was one of three leads, along with Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson, in Anderson's last live action film, "The Darjeeling Limited."
Or this Article at THE PLAYLIST
Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ Begins Filming, Gets Picked Up By Focus Features
Film Finalizes Cast With Newcomers Jared Gilman & Kara Hayward
Hard to believe, but it’s been nearly four years since we’ve seen a live-action Wes Anderson film (though his stop-motion adaptation of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” did help fill the void). Well, fans of the director shouldn’t have to wait too much longer because filming has already begun on his next project, “Moonrise Kingdom,” in Rhode Island. Set in the ‘60s on an island off the coast of New England, the film assembles perhaps his most impressive cast to date (or at least since “The Royal Tenenbaums”), including Anderson first-timers Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton as well as Anderson regulars Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. Also confirmed are the 12-year-old boy and girl at the center of the film, newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward. The script is penned by Anderson himself and “The Darjeeling Limited” co-writer Roman Coppola, and will be Anderson’s first period piece.
And to top off this good news, Focus Features has picked up the international distribution rights for the film (just in time to sell the foreign rights at Cannes). This will be the first film of Anderson’s to be distributed by Focus. His first feature, “Bottle Rocket,” was distributed by Columbia, with “Rushmore,” ‘Tenenbaums’ and “The Life Aquatic” all at Touchstone/Disney, and his most recent efforts ‘Darjeeling’ and ‘Fox’ released by Fox Searchlight. The picture will be his third film produced by Indian Paintbrush, who also produced and co-financed his last two efforts, and fifth collaboration with producer Scott Rudin, who has helped out on everything since ‘Tenenbaums.’ While we haven’t loved every one of Anderson’s recent efforts, it seems like he’s trying to shake things up a bit with his new film and that’s definitely something we’re excited about. Check out the full synopsis for the film below.
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, Moonrise Kingdom follows a young boy and girl falling in love. When they are moved to run away together, various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down – which might not be such a bad thing. Bruce Willis plays the town sheriff; two-time Academy Award nominee Edward Norton is cast as a camp leader; Academy Award nominee Bill Murray and Academy Award winner Frances McDormand portray the young girl’s parents; the cast also includes Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman. The young boy and girl are played by Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward.
Owen Wilson was coy about his involvement with the film a few months back and while there’s still no confirmation here, we wouldn’t be surprised to see him pop up in a small role. Also released recently is a call for background actors in Rhode Island that includes 12-14 year old boys with sailing/canoeing experience, knowledge of Morse code and a pair of “salty fisherman” aged 70 years or older. With this sudden flood of information, fans of the director should practically be able to start building the film in their heads.
“Moonrise Kingdom” is now filming for a probable 2012 release.
Holy Crap!
Bruce, and Sam together in a Movie again! Lets just hope this happens. February is quite a ways away. That when filming starts for this movie.
Captain America
Cant tell for sure if its a Rumor or if its the real deal. Im hoping its real.
Captain America
Cant tell for sure if its a Rumor or if its the real deal. Im hoping its real.
Die Hard 5 Imminent!
Bruce Willis Says Die Hard 5 Is Imminent
By Doug Norrie: 2010-07-23
John McClane has stopped terrorists at Nakatomi Plaza, foiled a plot at Dulles Airport, halted an enormous gold heist in New York City and made certain a cyber geek didn’t cripple Western civilization as we know it. There nothing left for the guy to accomplish right? Bruce Willis doesn’t think so. In an ultra-awkward interview with MTV Willis claims the next installment to the Die Hard franchise is “imminent.”
In the interview, Willis doesn’t speculate on whether Live Free’s Len Wiseman will also direct the next chapter in the McClane-terrorist fighting turnstile, but it appears the movie is happening one way or another. This leads me to wonder what evil is left for McClane to combat. He’s conquered almost every kind of bad guy and farfetched plot imaginable. That’s not to say it shouldn’t happen. If Live Free proved anything, it’s that big time, ridiculous action movies are still in Willis’s wheelhouse. Another Die Hard movie would be welcomed with open arms. The last one was a box office and critical success by almost any metric.
Willis is currently filming Catch .44 with Forest Whitaker and Nikki Reed. He’ll also be seen alongside Jamie Foxx next year in Kane and Lynch.
By Doug Norrie: 2010-07-23
John McClane has stopped terrorists at Nakatomi Plaza, foiled a plot at Dulles Airport, halted an enormous gold heist in New York City and made certain a cyber geek didn’t cripple Western civilization as we know it. There nothing left for the guy to accomplish right? Bruce Willis doesn’t think so. In an ultra-awkward interview with MTV Willis claims the next installment to the Die Hard franchise is “imminent.”
In the interview, Willis doesn’t speculate on whether Live Free’s Len Wiseman will also direct the next chapter in the McClane-terrorist fighting turnstile, but it appears the movie is happening one way or another. This leads me to wonder what evil is left for McClane to combat. He’s conquered almost every kind of bad guy and farfetched plot imaginable. That’s not to say it shouldn’t happen. If Live Free proved anything, it’s that big time, ridiculous action movies are still in Willis’s wheelhouse. Another Die Hard movie would be welcomed with open arms. The last one was a box office and critical success by almost any metric.
Willis is currently filming Catch .44 with Forest Whitaker and Nikki Reed. He’ll also be seen alongside Jamie Foxx next year in Kane and Lynch.
Violet and Daisy
Bruce Willis and Danny Trejo interested in Geoffrey Fletcher’s VIOLET AND DAISY by: Joshua Brunsting
August 20th, 2010
Talk about post-Oscar buzz.
Coming off of his shocking Oscar win for his screenplay for last year’s hit film, PRECIOUS, scribe Geoffrey Fletcher has not only found a film to get behind for a directorial debut, but one hell of a cast to join him on his first outing.
According to The Playlist, the film, VIOLET AND DAISY, not only stars Carey Mulligan and Saoirse Ronan, but that the film has found the interest of such thespians as Bruce Willis and even one Danny Trejo. The film has been compared to the likes of THELMA & LOUISE and even SUPERBAD, and has apparently gotten quite a load of attention from actors and studios alike.
The writer will also be helping director Doug Liman on his upcoming prison riot film, ATTICA, but it looks as though VIOLET will be getting in front of lenses prior to that hotly anticipated true to life story.
That said, while I dig both Mulligan and Ronan, I really don’t have much interest in seeing what Bruce Willis has up his sleeve, particularly after his recent run of films. However, Trejo is always fun, but at this point, this is a wait and see, for sure.
August 20th, 2010
Talk about post-Oscar buzz.
Coming off of his shocking Oscar win for his screenplay for last year’s hit film, PRECIOUS, scribe Geoffrey Fletcher has not only found a film to get behind for a directorial debut, but one hell of a cast to join him on his first outing.
According to The Playlist, the film, VIOLET AND DAISY, not only stars Carey Mulligan and Saoirse Ronan, but that the film has found the interest of such thespians as Bruce Willis and even one Danny Trejo. The film has been compared to the likes of THELMA & LOUISE and even SUPERBAD, and has apparently gotten quite a load of attention from actors and studios alike.
The writer will also be helping director Doug Liman on his upcoming prison riot film, ATTICA, but it looks as though VIOLET will be getting in front of lenses prior to that hotly anticipated true to life story.
That said, while I dig both Mulligan and Ronan, I really don’t have much interest in seeing what Bruce Willis has up his sleeve, particularly after his recent run of films. However, Trejo is always fun, but at this point, this is a wait and see, for sure.
Looper already under way.
Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt filming “Looper” in New Orleans
By: Sean O'Connell
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Even though Rian Johnson has only two pictures under his belt, the director boasts a loyal fan base. That’s because his first two pictures were that good.
If forced to choose, I’d prefer Johnson’s modern take on the hardboiled film noir genre, “Brick,” with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a high-schooler trying to locate his missing ex-girlfriend. But that doesn’t mean I like Johnson’s quirky comedy “The Brothers Bloom” any less. Rachel Weisz is especially winning as a reclusive millionaire who is pulled into con artists’ Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody’s scheme – and loves every minute of it.
Needless to say, Johnson’s a director worth paying attention to, so we’re excited that his next project, “Looper,” is underway.
Production Weekly tweets that “Looper” will film in New Orleans from Jan. 24 to April 1.
The IMDB summary says that the film will be set in a near future, where a group of killers – known as Loopers — work for a crime syndicate. Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis are on board, and the screenplay reportedly involves loopy time travel. We are more than intrigued.
No idea of a release date, but we’ll bring you updates as we get them.
By: Sean O'Connell
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Even though Rian Johnson has only two pictures under his belt, the director boasts a loyal fan base. That’s because his first two pictures were that good.
If forced to choose, I’d prefer Johnson’s modern take on the hardboiled film noir genre, “Brick,” with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a high-schooler trying to locate his missing ex-girlfriend. But that doesn’t mean I like Johnson’s quirky comedy “The Brothers Bloom” any less. Rachel Weisz is especially winning as a reclusive millionaire who is pulled into con artists’ Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody’s scheme – and loves every minute of it.
Needless to say, Johnson’s a director worth paying attention to, so we’re excited that his next project, “Looper,” is underway.
Production Weekly tweets that “Looper” will film in New Orleans from Jan. 24 to April 1.
The IMDB summary says that the film will be set in a near future, where a group of killers – known as Loopers — work for a crime syndicate. Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis are on board, and the screenplay reportedly involves loopy time travel. We are more than intrigued.
No idea of a release date, but we’ll bring you updates as we get them.
Unbreakable 2 not really Unbreakable 2
Film News
UNBREAKABLE 2 The Final Film Of The Night Chronicles?
by Todd Brown, September 3, 2010 11:32 AM
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, USA & Canada
Though it won't be released as Unbreakable 2 as those rights are held elsewhere, M Night Shyamalan has told MTV that he is using the idea originally intended for the sequel to his Bruce Willis / Samuel L Jackson superhero story as the third entry in his Night Chronicles series of films - films he provides the stories for and produces while handing directing duties off to others.
The first of the Night Chronicles - Devil - is being handled by Quarantine's Dowdle Brothers, word is they're in hot pursuit of The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm to handle the second Chronicle - Twelve Strangers - and there is no word yet who will handle this.
Here's an excerpt of Shyamalan's statement:
"I cannibalized the idea for the sequel to 'Unbreakable' for one of the 'Night Chronicles ... It was such a cool idea for a villain, and it was actually originally in the script for 'Unbreakable,' and it was too much ...There were too many villains, so I pulled this villain out and was like, 'I'll make this the second flick.'"
As one of those who was very much hoping for an Unbreakable sequel I'm quite curious to see how this turns out and I'm pleased to see that it focuses on a villain as the hero genre is becoming rather played out. Plus, while he's become an object of mockery now, Unbreakable is arguably the best work from Shyamalan in a period when he was producing generally stellar stuff and I'd love to see a return to that form from him.
UNBREAKABLE 2 The Final Film Of The Night Chronicles?
by Todd Brown, September 3, 2010 11:32 AM
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, USA & Canada
Though it won't be released as Unbreakable 2 as those rights are held elsewhere, M Night Shyamalan has told MTV that he is using the idea originally intended for the sequel to his Bruce Willis / Samuel L Jackson superhero story as the third entry in his Night Chronicles series of films - films he provides the stories for and produces while handing directing duties off to others.
The first of the Night Chronicles - Devil - is being handled by Quarantine's Dowdle Brothers, word is they're in hot pursuit of The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm to handle the second Chronicle - Twelve Strangers - and there is no word yet who will handle this.
Here's an excerpt of Shyamalan's statement:
"I cannibalized the idea for the sequel to 'Unbreakable' for one of the 'Night Chronicles ... It was such a cool idea for a villain, and it was actually originally in the script for 'Unbreakable,' and it was too much ...There were too many villains, so I pulled this villain out and was like, 'I'll make this the second flick.'"
As one of those who was very much hoping for an Unbreakable sequel I'm quite curious to see how this turns out and I'm pleased to see that it focuses on a villain as the hero genre is becoming rather played out. Plus, while he's become an object of mockery now, Unbreakable is arguably the best work from Shyamalan in a period when he was producing generally stellar stuff and I'd love to see a return to that form from him.
Bruce will be Busy
Bruce Willis And Sigourney Weaver See The Cold Light Of Day
Published on August 5, 2010 by Craig Sharp
“Die Hard” veteran, Bruce Willis and “Avatar” actress, Sigourney Weaver, have both signed for “JCVD” director, Mabrouk El Mechri’s latest project, The Cold Light of Day, according to the trades.
Both actors are set to star alongside Henry Cavill in the kidnapping thriller, which sees a Wall Street Trader’s life turned upside down when his family are kidnapped on a holiday in Spain. Desperate to save his family, the cocky Wall Street type finds himself thrust into a government conspiracy and fights to uncover the secrets of his father his order to save those he loves.
Willis has been cast to play the role of the mysterious Father; Weaver is cast as the villain in the kidnapping thriller from Intrepid Pictures and Summit.
The script for ‘Cold Light’ was penned by Scott Wiper and John Petro and is currently receiving a little studio polish from Richard Price. Steven Zaillian, Kevin Mann, Matthew Perniciaro and Wiper are executive producing the picture, with Spanish producer Galavis Film co-producing. The film is set to begin shooting on 6th September in Spain.
Published on August 5, 2010 by Craig Sharp
“Die Hard” veteran, Bruce Willis and “Avatar” actress, Sigourney Weaver, have both signed for “JCVD” director, Mabrouk El Mechri’s latest project, The Cold Light of Day, according to the trades.
Both actors are set to star alongside Henry Cavill in the kidnapping thriller, which sees a Wall Street Trader’s life turned upside down when his family are kidnapped on a holiday in Spain. Desperate to save his family, the cocky Wall Street type finds himself thrust into a government conspiracy and fights to uncover the secrets of his father his order to save those he loves.
Willis has been cast to play the role of the mysterious Father; Weaver is cast as the villain in the kidnapping thriller from Intrepid Pictures and Summit.
The script for ‘Cold Light’ was penned by Scott Wiper and John Petro and is currently receiving a little studio polish from Richard Price. Steven Zaillian, Kevin Mann, Matthew Perniciaro and Wiper are executive producing the picture, with Spanish producer Galavis Film co-producing. The film is set to begin shooting on 6th September in Spain.
Gorillaz Return -- With Bruce Willis -- In 'Stylo' Video
I just thought this was funny. I missed it when it was written but its an update to the Stylo Video posted by the Gorillaz. So many unanswered questions. Too funny.
Gorillaz Return -- With Bruce Willis -- In 'Stylo' Video
Link to the Stylo Video in case you missed it.
Gorillaz Return -- With Bruce Willis -- In 'Stylo' Video
Link to the Stylo Video in case you missed it.
Willis and M Night again?
M. Night Shyamalan Setting Up New Film With Willis, Paltrow and Cooper
Posted on Monday, June 21st, 2010 by Russ Fischer
Briefly: M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender opens soon, and advance of that opening he’s apparently trying to set up financing for a new script that he’s penned. Details are thin right now, but he reportedly has some notable talent attached: his The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable star Bruce Willis, plus Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Cooper.
THR reports that Shyamalan is shopping the script, and keeping it shrouded in as much secrecy as possible. At this point we don’t know a title, subject or logline. The story is that only a few studio execs have read the script, and that they’ve done so under the supervision of Shyamalan’s assistant. No word on a sale, or where this would fit into projected Airbender sequels. Does it say anything about Airbender that Paramount didn’t just grab this one before it could go out to other studios, or did Shyamalan want to take the new script elsewhere?
Read more: M. Night Shyamalan Setting Up New Film With Willis, Paltrow and Cooper the Link
Posted on Monday, June 21st, 2010 by Russ Fischer
Briefly: M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender opens soon, and advance of that opening he’s apparently trying to set up financing for a new script that he’s penned. Details are thin right now, but he reportedly has some notable talent attached: his The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable star Bruce Willis, plus Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Cooper.
THR reports that Shyamalan is shopping the script, and keeping it shrouded in as much secrecy as possible. At this point we don’t know a title, subject or logline. The story is that only a few studio execs have read the script, and that they’ve done so under the supervision of Shyamalan’s assistant. No word on a sale, or where this would fit into projected Airbender sequels. Does it say anything about Airbender that Paramount didn’t just grab this one before it could go out to other studios, or did Shyamalan want to take the new script elsewhere?
Read more: M. Night Shyamalan Setting Up New Film With Willis, Paltrow and Cooper the Link
New Movie Rumor. One called Looper
Bruce Willis Cast in Rian Johnson’s Looper
Posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010 by Russ Fischer
I’ll get this out of the way right now: awesome. Bruce Willis can do great work when he’s paired with a strong, determined director. I figure Rian Johnson will be pretty determined when he gets on the set of Looper, his third feature. So I’m happy to see a report that not only seems to confirm the casting of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but announces Willis has a role as well.
Looper being a time travel movie, however, the details of who Willis plays could probably be considered some sort of spoiler. I imagine in the months (perhaps days) to come the info will be all over the internet, and perhaps eventually in the trailer. But if you want to remain as unsullied as possible, for the time being don’t follow up after the jump.
Deadline provides an interesting detail, which is that Willis will play the older version of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character. The exact nature of their shared character has yet to be revealed, but there’s fun to be had speculating on it for the time being, based on the synopsis we were recently given:
Looper is a time travel movie, set in a near future where time travel doesn’t exist but will be invented in a few decades. It’s pretty dark in tone, much different from Bloom, and involves a group of killers (called Loopers) who work for a crime syndicate in the future. Their bosses send their targets hogtied and blindfolded back in time to the Loopers, and their job is to simply shoot them in the head and dispose of the body. So the target vanishes from the future and the Loopers dispose of a corpse that doesn’t technically exist, a very clean system. Complications set in from there.
So what’s the story? Is their character a victim who gets away and then makes it forward into the future, leading to two versions inhabiting the same time/space? That’s one possibility, but for the time being I don’t even really want to know. I just like the casting. (Even though Willis, OK, not the first guy I’d pick to be the older JGL, but perhaps there’s more to it than that. And I dig Willis; with Johnson, he’ll make it work.)
If you want to know more tidbits about Looper, we’ve got quite a few small bits of info collected here.
Read more: Bruce Willis Cast in Rian Johnson’s Looper The Link
Posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010 by Russ Fischer
I’ll get this out of the way right now: awesome. Bruce Willis can do great work when he’s paired with a strong, determined director. I figure Rian Johnson will be pretty determined when he gets on the set of Looper, his third feature. So I’m happy to see a report that not only seems to confirm the casting of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but announces Willis has a role as well.
Looper being a time travel movie, however, the details of who Willis plays could probably be considered some sort of spoiler. I imagine in the months (perhaps days) to come the info will be all over the internet, and perhaps eventually in the trailer. But if you want to remain as unsullied as possible, for the time being don’t follow up after the jump.
Deadline provides an interesting detail, which is that Willis will play the older version of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character. The exact nature of their shared character has yet to be revealed, but there’s fun to be had speculating on it for the time being, based on the synopsis we were recently given:
Looper is a time travel movie, set in a near future where time travel doesn’t exist but will be invented in a few decades. It’s pretty dark in tone, much different from Bloom, and involves a group of killers (called Loopers) who work for a crime syndicate in the future. Their bosses send their targets hogtied and blindfolded back in time to the Loopers, and their job is to simply shoot them in the head and dispose of the body. So the target vanishes from the future and the Loopers dispose of a corpse that doesn’t technically exist, a very clean system. Complications set in from there.
So what’s the story? Is their character a victim who gets away and then makes it forward into the future, leading to two versions inhabiting the same time/space? That’s one possibility, but for the time being I don’t even really want to know. I just like the casting. (Even though Willis, OK, not the first guy I’d pick to be the older JGL, but perhaps there’s more to it than that. And I dig Willis; with Johnson, he’ll make it work.)
If you want to know more tidbits about Looper, we’ve got quite a few small bits of info collected here.
Read more: Bruce Willis Cast in Rian Johnson’s Looper The Link
Saw this and thought it was funny
They totaled up body counts from expendables actors movies and here was their result.
Now... You can Smell like an Action Movie Star
Bruce Willis Fragrance Hitting Stores
Beauty company Bruce Willis fragrance Germany LR Health & Beauty Systems Signature Collection
by Michael Suen | 1:58 pm, July 6th, 2010
I know you’ve all penned this day in your calendars, I know I’ve been waiting for this day a long time: Today, LR Health & Beauty Systems is debuting squinty tough guy Bruce Willis‘ “signature collection,” which he created in partnership with the German beauty company.
“I personally feel that the new Bruce Willis fragrance is the manliest scent in the world,” said Tilo Plöger, chief operating officer of LR Health & Beauty Systems. The Willis scent reportedly contains notes of grapefruit, pepper, and vetiver.
First announced in April, the collection includes hair and body wash, deodorant, aftershave balm, and eau de parfum–which clocks in at ~15% aromatic compounds compared to eau de cologne’s ~5%–since naturally, badasses need to smell strongly of badasses.
According to United Networker, Bruce Willis told reporters at the press conference in Frankfurt “with great enthusiasm” that “the development of my new fragrance together with the very committed and passionate LR team was really a lot of fun. The products stand for individuality, uniqueness and sustainability. That’s what convinced me, and what unites me with LR.”
The design of the perfume bottle, in the classy yet intrepid, indomitable, macho, rugged style expected of Willis, incorporates a huge metal badge which adorns “the exceptionally high-quality glass flacon,” which apparently is “heavy in the hand,” because John McClane would never use lightweight perfume bottles, damn it! And of course, the packaging mimics “brushed aluminium and embossed riveting.”
Finally, the product tagline is the stuff of Don Draper: “Smart Guys Live Forever.”
Damned straight.
The real article here
Beauty company Bruce Willis fragrance Germany LR Health & Beauty Systems Signature Collection
by Michael Suen | 1:58 pm, July 6th, 2010
I know you’ve all penned this day in your calendars, I know I’ve been waiting for this day a long time: Today, LR Health & Beauty Systems is debuting squinty tough guy Bruce Willis‘ “signature collection,” which he created in partnership with the German beauty company.
“I personally feel that the new Bruce Willis fragrance is the manliest scent in the world,” said Tilo Plöger, chief operating officer of LR Health & Beauty Systems. The Willis scent reportedly contains notes of grapefruit, pepper, and vetiver.
First announced in April, the collection includes hair and body wash, deodorant, aftershave balm, and eau de parfum–which clocks in at ~15% aromatic compounds compared to eau de cologne’s ~5%–since naturally, badasses need to smell strongly of badasses.
According to United Networker, Bruce Willis told reporters at the press conference in Frankfurt “with great enthusiasm” that “the development of my new fragrance together with the very committed and passionate LR team was really a lot of fun. The products stand for individuality, uniqueness and sustainability. That’s what convinced me, and what unites me with LR.”
The design of the perfume bottle, in the classy yet intrepid, indomitable, macho, rugged style expected of Willis, incorporates a huge metal badge which adorns “the exceptionally high-quality glass flacon,” which apparently is “heavy in the hand,” because John McClane would never use lightweight perfume bottles, damn it! And of course, the packaging mimics “brushed aluminium and embossed riveting.”
Finally, the product tagline is the stuff of Don Draper: “Smart Guys Live Forever.”
Damned straight.
The real article here
I am posting these Trailers for as long as they will work.
The Kick Ass Trailer. Oh Yeah, when Bruce gets outta the Cop car, thats right, "Bad Ass!" Bad Ass as anything Bruce has ever done in a movie.
The First Trailer
The First Trailer
Red!!!
I just watched the 2nd trailer to come out for this movie, I will be there opening weekend. It looks Awesome !!!!
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