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Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Willis finally shoot their Expendables scene

Liam — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:33 +0000

Earlier this year Bruce Willis said in an interview that he would soon be joining Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger to shoot a very special scene for The Expendables. Now according to Ethelmae’s Blog the scene was shot last weekend and having witnessed this historic movie event she described what went down on the set:

After Arnold, Bruce and Sly went through the scene a couple of times they all 3 headed off to wardrobe and make-up. at 8:10am with three cameras rolling the biggest action icons of our time went to work. I thought it was electric in Brazil when all of The Expendables stepped on set – but today was atomic!!!! the whole crew was mesmerized as we watched the three of them play off of each other in a pivotal scene that sets up the whole movie. And while I can’t/don’t want to give too much away I can tell you that Arnold’s character is Trench and Bruce is Church, the scene was shot in an empty church without extras and minimal set dec and it has tension and humor – what more can a girl ask for! Sly was in top form as a director today and was in total command. Bruce and Arnold were consummate professionals at all times – we got through the scene quickly without compromise. In 6 hours we did wide shots, close-ups, turned around…the whole nine yards…pretty impressive. Very Clint Eastwood.

I can’t wait to see this scene. It was probably too much to ask for all three to appear in a big movie together, however an ‘electric’ scene will be good enough. We have around 6 months to wait before Lionsgate unleash The Expendables, but in the meantime you can watch the trailer below.

First look at The Expendables. Bruce Willis confirms cameo

Liam — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:09:14 +0000

Below we have our first look at some footage from The Expendables. We see a few behind the scenes clips and one or two short scenes from the film.

In The Expendables a mercenary team heads to South America where they try to overthrow a dictator. Sylvester Stallone Stallone leads the team, which includes Randy Coture, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews and Jason Statham. We will also see Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts and Steve Austin and Arnold Schwarzenegger will make a brief appearance. But wait, there’s more! MTV recently spoke to Bruce Willis and confirmed that he will have a cameo in the film, but he hasn’t filmed it yet:

“I want to send best wishes to Sly,” Bruce Willis said with a grin when we spoke with him last week. “And the Governor of California, my old pal Arnold.”
The “Die Hard” star confirmed to MTV News that he is leaving time open on his schedule to shoot a cameo for “The Expendables,” the ultra-violent, star-studded action flick written/directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone. Willis said that the he will soon join Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger to shoot a very special scene for the flick.
Willis confirmed to us that the scene will involved himself, Arnold and Sly together on camera. “That’s the concept,” he said with a grin. “That’s the plan.

Your testosterone and aggression levels will rise on April 23rd 2010.

Arnie talks about his possible Terminator Salvation cameo

Liam — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:53:50 +0000

Since filming on Terminator Salvation began people have been speculating as to whether Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger would be making an appearance. Last April he said he would be interested if they film in California, but since then we’ve been hearing about bodybuilder lookalikes being used and director McG has made comments about ILM pushing special effects to the limit and that he doesn’t want “today’s Arnold Schwarzenegger.” Now Arnie himself has spoken, and all the hints seem to be making sense now.

From AICN: [spoilers]

Right now, they’re looking at the technology and see if it is possible to create a technology where they can use my image in the film without me actually filming, because I made it clear I don’t have the time… and if they shoot outside the state, I would not participate… But I would be willing to be in the movie if they get the technology together. We have a great relationship with the people making the movie.. McG is the director, he’s a terrific talented guy. I’m going to be at the premiere, I told him I want to be as supportive as possible.
I think that within the next week or so, we will see if they are technologically able to do that. It’s terrific because they basically take technology out of Terminator 1 and use that walk of mine, and somehow bring it in… it’s just a brief scene, where we see one of the leads run into a room and he sees the future terminators because it’s kind of a prequel… then he gets thrown around, then he goes in another room and there’s other terminators, so there’s supposed to be all these new terminators. I think it’s cool to continue on with the franchise, and in case I want to jump over again and get into the acting when we’re through here.

This would be cool if it were to happen. Add the fact that Linda Hamilton will be lending her voice, and it looks like we may have a kick-ass Terminator movie on our hands!

Christian Bale Meets The Terminator

Liam — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:17:22 +0000

Yesterday The Dark Knight actor Christian Bale met the Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles, however I cannot image what they could be talking about. Perhaps they be swapping stories about the currently filming Terminator Salvation? I’m sure Arnold would be interested to know what’s happening with the first Terminator film without him (possibly). Did Arnold congratulate Bale on The Dark Knight and reminisce about when he was part of the Batman franchise as Mr Freeze back in the 1997 movie Batman and Robin?

What do you think they were talking about?

Arnold’s Voice In Terminator Salvation?

Liam — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:16:05 +0000

Terminator Salvation producer Moritz Borman recently spoke to Wired about the involvement of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie.

Borman, who produced all three previous Terminator movies, told Wired.com: “Schwarzenegger is governing California. He will not be, as a person, in the film.”
“As a person” opens the door to some kind of voiceover, right?
“I’m not going to answer the question about what we’re trying, or what we want, or what we’re toying with,” said Borman. “It’s really up to what fits in the film or not. Maybe his voice, or maybe not. It’s really not settled.

I hope both Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton are in the movie in some form. To not acknowledge their existence in the Terminator universe would be a shame. However, I am tired of people asking members of the cast and crew about their involvement. The producers are obviously wanting to surprise us so why spoil it!

Stupid question asking people.

Arnold Talks Terminator Salvation

Liam — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:51:14 +0000

The L.A. Times recently interviewed Arnold Schwarzenegger and Terminator Salvation was one of the topics discussed. Most people have seen the teaser trailer, so what does the original Terminator think about our first glimpse at the relaunched Terminator franchise?

“I’ve seen very little footage so I don’t really have a feel for it. I hope they do well, and I hope it is a huge hit. I do hope it creates a spectacle on the screen. That is what James Cameron created.”
“With Batman and Terminator, those big movies, there’s a certain expectation and if you don’t live up to it, if the movie is not a 10, then the business will be soft, if ['Salvation'] is pushing it forward, it will be breaking records all the time. If [director McG] has the T4 and the kind of shots that has the audience thinking, ‘Now how did he do that?’ — then it is ‘Terminator’ and you can blow everyone away and every record at the box office.”

It seems Schwarzenegger has high expectations, and rightly so. James Cameron’s Terminator movies kicked all sorts of ass and pushed all sorts of boundaries. It was clearly a business decision to reboot the franchise and if they do it half-heartedly it will not live up to the expectations and a lot of people will be pissed. The teaser trailer doesn’t reveal much but thats because it is a teaser. So far I haven’t seen anything that suggests Terminator Salvation will push boundaries or give us the ‘WOW’ factor the previous movies did. (We’ll forget T3)

Arnie may be more enthusiastic about it when we get another trailer with Quantum of Solace in November.

Jonathan Nolan Lead Writer On Terminator Salvation, Rated R? Trailer With Bond!

Liam — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:17:40 +0000

I’m guessing by the numbers everyone went to see The Dark Knight and I’m going to guess again and say that everyone enjoyed it. Well the chances are you wouldn’t have enjoyed it if Christoper Nolan and his brother Jonathan didn’t slave away at the script day in and day out. Without a good script it is rare that you have a good movie, so I am delighted to inform you that Jonathan Nolan has been confirmed as the ‘lead writer’ on Terminator Salvation.

According to McG, Nolan was “the lead writer of the film,” and “I don’t know how the WGA rules work but honest to goodness, we did the heaviest lifting with Jonah.”

Jonathan Nolan said he had been working on the script a while back but nobody knew how big his involvement was. Thankfully he has had a large input so the chances of Terminator Salvation sucking drops significantly.

More good news. FirstShowing were at Comic Con and director McG revealed some rather interesting info about the film.

The biggest news of the day was that McG apparently convinced the Warner Brothers execs to let them shoot it how they want and thus it could end up being rated R in the end! Additionally, McG hinted that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s T-101 model Terminator might make an appearance. I must say, this movie is really starting to look great.

Although this is exciting, Terminator also has the big merchandising deal to go through with and kids may not buy the goods it if they can’t see the film!

And finally, when will we get our next look at John Connor and friends?

McG also announced that a Salvation trailer would be attached to this fall’s Quantum of Solace, so you can catch some more footage then and decide for yourselves what to think.

Roland Kickinger Replacing Schwarzenegger In Terminator Salvation

Liam — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:42:55 +0000

People have been wondering for a while whether Arnold Schwarzenegger would be having anything to do with Terminator Salvation. In May he said that he hasn’t spoke to anyone about it and he would probably only do it if they film in California. However, they have been filming in New Mexico so that may be out of the question.

Now Clinton News-Record brings word that Schwarzenegger-inspired bodybuilder Roland Kickinger will assume the role that Schwarzenegger would have otherwise filled.

[Spoilers]

This month, however, Kickinger begins filming what is likely the role of his life to date, as his portion of Terminator Salvation begins to take shape.
“There’s a very strong scene in the film where John Connor for the first time meets the Terminator, and he doesn’t know if he’s a good guy or a bad guy,” said Kickinger.
“It’s Arnold’s character in the first Terminator. That’s basically my role, but 20 years before, so it establishes how the Terminator [came] about.”

Arnold and Roland actually trained together at one point, and Kickinger even played Arnold in a A&E biopic. They are both also from Austria and if you take the world ‘Arnold’ and rearrange it you get ‘Roland’. It is meant to happen!

Schwarzenegger Says He Will Be In Next Terminator Movie…If They Come To Him

Liam — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:30:59 +0000

With recent casting news and confirmation that all is good with Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, we can now look forward to set pictures and reports, as filming is expected to begin within the next few weeks. Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin and Moon Bloodgood are all raring to go, but what does the original Terminator think about this? Will Arnie make an appearance?

“I’ve never had a dialogue with anyone about it. But if they shoot the movie in California, I would [be a part of it], yes.”

If nobody has spoke to him about it and filming is expected to begin soon, there is a good chance Schwarzenegger will not be in the movie. The film is expected to film in New Mexico at the beginning of May. Now, I’m not too good with places but I am pretty sure New Mexico is not California, which sucks. If Arnie were to make an appearance, even as a cameo, then it would be super cool. Maybe they will surprise us, who knows?