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Robin Hood set preview and synopsis revealed

Liam — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:42:18 +0000

A few weeks ago Entertainment Tonight took us behind the scenes of Iron Man 2, and now we have the pleasure of seeing footage from their set visit to Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood movie. As ET are all about ’showbiz’ we see the presenter asking Cate Blanchett how many kissing scenes she has with Russell Crowe, but in-between all the rubbish we get to see a few shots of action, and a look at an epic battle on a beach.

While Universal haven’t given the film an official title yet, they have released the synopsis which can be read below:

From Collider:

Oscar winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin Hood,” whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.
The untitled Robin Hood adventure chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Oscar winner Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.
With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Sienna Miller talks Robin Hood. Says she was too young

Liam — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:12:09 +0000

Once upon a time Sienna Miller was cast as Maid Marian in Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood (then called Nottingham). We then got news that she was no longer playing the role, and the media and gossip people reported that she was fired because she was ’so young and gorgeous’ where as Russell Crowe was ’so old and fat’. That wasn’t exactly true (as expected) but according to Miller, age was a factor in her not appearing in the movie.

From Contact Music:

“The script has been evolving and changing and it often happens in films. They’ve been trying to make this for a couple of years and they rewrote the script and they needed someone who was older.”
“There’s a husband who has been away at war for 10 years and he comes back, so it’s just not feasible for me to play her. Cate Blanchett is doing it.” Miller insists there have been many other cast changes – but the media refuses to focus on them.
She adds, “The media doesn’t have to make quite as much a meal of it as they do when it happens to me. I’m sure it will be a wonderful project but this is not an absolutely shocking thing to happen in the movie industry when scripts evolve and casts change.
“Other people have changed in that cast, but the media just won’t document it. I would obviously love to work with Ridley and still I hope to in the future.”

Putting age aside, Cate Blanchett is a better actress and is better suited for the role. However, I am still a fan of Sienna. The gossips and tabloids have presented an image of her over the years and it overshadows her work, which is sometimes quite good.

Robin Hood cast announced

Liam — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:47:15 +0000

Universal have announced the cast for Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood (they still need to decide on a final title). We already knew of Russell Crowe as Robin Hood, Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian and Mark Strong as King John’s henchman. Joining them will be:

Vanessa Redgrave as John and Richard’s mother, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
Oscar Isaac as King John
Léa Seydoux as the woman who will become queen, French Princess Isabella
Scott Grimes as Welshman Will Scarlet
Kevin Durand as Robin’s right-hand, Scotsman Little John
Alan Doyle as their troubadour, Irishman Allan Adayle

We also have a synopsis. From In Contention:

Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as Robin Hood, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.
The untitled Robin Hood adventure chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.
With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Cate Blanchett confirmed for Robin Hood

Liam — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:48:27 +0000

Two weeks ago actor Mark Strong told The Telegraph that there was a strong possibility that Cate Blanchett would be playing Maid Marian in Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood (then called Nottingham). Variety have now confirmed that she will be taking on the role alongside Russell Crowe, and filming should start around April time in the UK.

The film will be shot at a $130 million budget, benefiting from favorable exchange rates and tax credits that come from shooting in the U.K. Scott will be aiming for a PG-13 rating.
Crowe plays Robin of Loxley in an origin story of Robin Hood that hews close to historical facts of the period. Abandoned as a child, he finds community with the common people of Nottingham. Robin’s abandonment and trust issues hamper his ability to fall in love. He meets his match in Marian, a strong, independent woman.

Cate Blanchett to play Maid Marian in Nottingham?

Liam — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:16:04 +0000

Since Sienna Miller bowed out of playing Maid Marian in Ridley Scott’s Nottingham I have been curious to see which actress would replace her. From the casting of Miller I got the impression they were looking for someone similar, such as Keira Knightly or Gemma Arterton, however it appears they have gone for an older, more established actress. Mark Strong who will play Sir Guy of Gisbourne spoke to The Telegraph and revealed who may be playing Russell Crowe’s love interest in the film.

“I think Cate Blanchett is set to take the Maid Marian part. She is a wonderful actress and it would make it a much classier film if she was in it.”

This casting will only add to the film. While I though there was nothing wrong will Miller in the role, Cate Blanchett seems better suited and to see her act alongside Russell Crowe will be interesting.

Pre-production on the film is currently taking place and filming should begin within the next few months.

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button Teaser Trailer!

Liam — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:39:00 +0000

I’ve been following this movie since I heard about it over a year ago, and now we finally have a teaser trailer! The Curious Case of Benjamin Button centers around a person who is born as an old man and gradually grows younger as he gets “older”. The cast includes Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton! The movie is slated for a December release. Check out the trailer below!

So excited!

New Indy Pics!

Liam — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:12:40 +0000

Yahoo! has posted some new pics from the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movie.

Cate Blanchett looks FIERCE. But I’m not really digging Shia’s new hair!

I guess I’m going to have to watch the first three movies again soon! Gonna need a refresher come May!

Indiana Jones And The Second TV Spot!

Liam — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:44:48 +0000

If you want to see Cate Blanchett speaking with a Russian accent then you have come to the right place!

Yuh Vill Fiend it!

Shia LaBeouf Punches Cate Blanchett In The Face!

Liam — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:29:34 +0000

IESB have been sent four new images of the upcoming Indiana Jones movie. Some random scooper sent them in via an Imageshack link, so they may not be online for long.

One image that caught my eye is the one you see below, of Shia LaBeouf giving Cate Blanchett a fist in the face. If this were real life I would pounce on Shia, thwack him in the face, and tell him not to put his filthy hands on an Oscar winning actress ever again! But as this is from a movie I can live with it, although I will feel a small amount of rage when I finally see Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in May. (I somehow get the feeling that the character Cate Blanchett is playing may deserve it)

Click the image below for more images!