Celebrating Gone With the Wind’s 75th anniversary in 2014, film buffs know only two original cast members survive. The first and foremost, of course, is Olivia de Havilland, now 98 years old and living in Paris. She played the beloved Melanie, the sweet one. She’s outlived the film’s stars Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable as well as the rest of the formidable cast that included Ann Rutherford, Evelyn Keyes, Hattie McDaniel, Butterfly McQueen, and Leslie Howard.
But there is another of the cast members still alive today at the age of 82. He’s actor Mickey Kuhn, who played Beau Wilkes, the very young son of Ashley Wilkes and his wife Melanie. As Melanie lies dying, Howard was worried Mickey might not be up to the emotional scene and be able to cry on cue. Director Victor Fleming told Howard not to worry. As they began the scene, Fleming asked Mickey how he would feel if his own little puppy died. That did it, and as Mickey came onto the set, the flow of tears began and he completed the scene with acting veteran Howard in one take. Sometimes kid actors aren’t so bad!
Theodore Michael Kuhn was born September 12, 1932 in Waukegan, Illinois, the same town in which radio/television/film comedian Jack Benny was born. It was the depth of the Depression and jobs were hard to find. Mickey and his family pulled up roots and moved out to California where his father found work in Los Angeles. By coincidence, Mickey inadvertently became a money maker when 20th Century Fox discovered him at age two and cast him with current box office favorites Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell (who later established the fame Racquet Club in Palm Springs for celebrities) in the film Change of Heart.
He took a few years off to attend school and returned to the studios in 1937 at age five to appear in Paramount’s A Doctor’s Diary with Sidney Blackmer and Helen Burgess.
Mickey hit paydirt in 1939 when he appeared in six pictures, including GWTW and Juarez with Bette Davis and Paul Muni. He had the luck to appear in many prestigious pictures during his career. Between 1940 and 1945, he made four more pictures in between his school studies. His 1941 entry was One Foot in Heaven starring Fredric March and Martha Scott, which received an Academy Award nomination as Best Picture. In 1945 he again was cast in one of the all-time great hits, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (20th Century Fox) as directed by Elia Kazan and photographed by the great Leon Shamroy. The film starred James Dunn as an alcoholic father to a large family and Mickey was part of the family unit. Both Dunn and moppet star Peggy Ann Garner took home Oscars. Garner got a Special Award as outstanding child actress. Other film greats in the movie were Dorothy McGuire and Joan Blondell.
At age 13, Mickey played ‘Junior” in the Dick Tracy RKO film, also made in 1945. His co-stars were the beautiful Anne Jeffreys (later a hit in the Topper series) and Jane Greer. The year 1946 saw Mickey entering the Paramount lot to act with the formidable Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Kirk Douglas, Lizabeth Scott, and Judith Anderson in the taut melodrama The Strange Loves of Martha Ivers. This film continues to have many showings on television.
Three Little Girls in Blue (1946), a musical made at 20th Century Fox with June Haver, dancer Vera-Ellen, and singer Vivian Blaine had Mickey playing a farmboy. Magic Town (1947) starring James Stewart and Jane Wyman brought Mickey right up to his next big film.
Director Howard Hawks was filming his iconic Western Red River (1948) with John Wayne and Montgomery Clift (age 28). Mickey was now 16 and the correct age to play the boy in the film, and Hawks gave him the job. Others co-starring in Red River were Joanne Dru, Coleen Gray, and Walter Brennan (the only actor to ever win three Best Supporting Actor Oscars during his career).
Mickey did some assorted pictures before he was cast in Broken Arrow in 1950 as a character named Bob Slade. It was a star vehicle for James Stewart and newcomer Jeff Chandler as well as a showcase for 20th Century Fox starlet Debra Paget to show off her assets. Chandler received an Oscar nomination for his role.
Ironically, in 1951 Mickey was cast opposite Vivien Leigh in A Streetcar Named Desire as a sailor. He is the only male actor to have appeared with Leigh in both of her Oscar-winning films, a mere dozen years apart. Mickey was a strapping 19 years old at the time of the reunion.
During this same period, Mickey’s interests also turned to the stage. With film roles few and far between, he felt that perhaps the theatre was for him. He performed at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse as well as many theatres in the Hollywood area. Not seeming to get anywhere in show business he joined the Navy in 1951 and served four years. When he got out of the Navy he got into television acting and did several shows for Alfred Hitchcock Presents as well as making the films The Savage Wilderness (1955, Columbia) with Victor Mature, Guy Madison and Anne Bancroft, and Away All Boats at Universal in 1956 with Jeff Chandler, George Nader and Julie Adams.
His personal life picked up around this time and he met and married his wife, and the couple had two children. Wanting to improve his lot in life, he attended Cal State Northridge and LA Valley College which led him to hold an assortment of jobs.
More or less giving up show business, Mickey joined American Airlines in an executive position and was assigned administrative manager at Boston airport. He retired from American in 1995. He now spends his time as a guest at various film festivals where he tells tales of what it was like to be part of the most famous film of all time, Gone With the Wind.
‘Peter Pan Live!’ Key Art (Photo by: NBCUniversal)
Minnie Driver’s now a part of NBC’s upcoming live musical production of Peter Pan Live! airing on December 4, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT. Driver will be narrating the musical and will also play the adult Wendy Darling.
She joins a cast that includes Allison Williams as Peter Pan, Christopher Walken as Captain Hook, Christian Borle as Smee and George Darling, and Kelli O’Hara as Mrs. Darling.
Driver’s definitely not a stranger to musicals, having starred in the big screenplay adaptation of the hit Broadway play, Phantom of the Opera. She’s also a recording artist and her latest album Ask Me to Dance features songs by Neil Young and Stevie Wonder.
“We’re thrilled to have Minnie as part of this Peter Pan adventure,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “She appears in the final emotional scene when Peter returns to the Darling home years later only to realize Wendy is now grown up and has a daughter of her own, but you’ll also hear her voice throughout the movie since Adult Wendy is also our narrator. She’s a classy addition to our wonderful cast.”
NBC also announced The Making of Peter Pan Live! special will air on November 26, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT. According to the network, the special will feature rehearsal footage, stunt training, and a look at the costume design process.
Michael Shannon stars as Elvis Presley and Kevin Spacey stars as President Richard Nixon in ‘Elvis & Nixon’ (Photo by Steve Dietl / Bleecker Street)
Bloom just confirmed Oscar winner Kevin Spacey and Oscar nominee Michael Shannon have been cast to star in the dramatic film Elvis & Nixon. Shannon will be playing rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, while Spacey will take on the role of President Richard Nixon in a film based on true events.
Elvis & Nixon has Liza Johnson (Hateship Loveship) attached to direct. Joey Sagal, Hanala Sagal, and Cary Elwes wrote the script.
“It’s almost hard to fathom this story, which evolved in the oval office between these two extraordinary men. It’s almost too good to be true,” said BLOOM’S Alex Walton.
“After the enormous success of The Butler I have a deep affection for films set in the White House as does the public. To work with Shannon and Spacey on this movie at the height of their careers is a dream come true,” added producer Cassian Elwes.
The Plot:
Two men at the height of their powers, conscious they could not stay on top forever, both ripped with fear of the inevitable, sharing one famous private moment in the Oval office. Elvis & Nixon recounts the morning of December 21st 1970, when the King of Rock’ n Roll (Michael Shannon) showed up on the White House lawn to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Richard Nixon (Kevin Spacey). He had a very urgent request: to be sworn in as an undercover federal agent at large. This intimate moment in the Oval office between two men at the height of their powers has never been told.
Matt Ryan as John Constantine in ‘Constantine’ (Photo by Quantrell Colbert / NBC)
One of NBC’s breakout fall shows is the new dramatic action series Constantine based on the “Hellblazer” DC Comics property and developed for the small screen by Daniel Cerone (Dexter) and David S. Goyer (screenwriter of The Dark Knight trilogy). The cast is led by Welsh actor Matt Ryan who tackles the title role of John Constantine: demon hunter and master of/dabbler in the dark arts. Constantine’s soul is damned to hell, but nevertheless he fights the good fight to protect the innocent.
In our conference call with Ryan, he discussed what it is that sets Constantine apart from other comic book adaptations, how he went about approaching the character, and which character he’d most like to see make an appearance on the show.
Matt Ryan Constantine Interview:
You’re playing a character who people already know from comic books or from the movie. How is that different in your preparation?
Matt Ryan: “It’s different in the fact that there’s so much source material which is a great thing, actually. It’s different and it’s a great thing when you create a character because you start from scratch and you kind of build it from the ground up. But with this you have such amazing source material that you can keep on going back to that and keep on finding new things. […] So many amazing writers have written him and they all have their own little takes on him, so it’s great that you have the opportunity to have so much material in terms of viewing and keep on going back to.
With that wealth of material to dig into, was there one thing in particular that you really latched onto about John, like who he is and how that provided entry into the character?
Matt Ryan: “I think basically the history is obviously very important to any character. When you create a character, normally you create a whole backstory for him, no matter how big the role. I think that all the backstory that you get throughout the comics, all the flashback stuff, the stuff of his family, his sisters, his niece and all the aspects is fascinating.
His relationship with all the Newcastle crew is something that you can root the character in, you know? So that was kind of probably the most important thing for me is the backstory, really, which was something that you build upon from there.”
Can you take us a little bit through the casting process? How did you come to learn about this part and how extensive was the audition process for you before you got it?
Matt Ryan: “Oh wow, it was quite a ride to be honest with you. I was doing Henry V in London in the West End with Jude Law and the Michael Grandage Company. And at the audition – it was pilot season obviously, so there were a lot of auditions coming up – so Kate Dowd was casting it in the UK so I went in for an audition, did a tape, we sat at the table. I actually had really long hair and a big bushy beard. I can remember my agent calling me and saying, ‘Look, they really, really like you they can’t really see past the beard.’ I was like, ‘Well, you know, I’m in the middle of a play. There’s not really much I can do about that.’
Matt Ryan as John Constantine (Photo by Paul Drinkwater / NBC)
What was my favorite – I’d been on a movie […]about four or five years ago or something, and I actually bleached blonde my hair for that so it was kind of a similar look. But by that time I think I’d already done about four or four tapes or something, you know, with different notes. I already had a conversation with Daniel [Cerone] and David [S. Goyer] as well via Skype to give me notes and stuff.
I kept on doing all of these tapes but still I had this big beard. And then I was going to kind of try and get a night off the play to fly over to test. But, unfortunately, due to some circumstances with a member of cast in the play, I wasn’t able to take a night off. So I kind of had to let that test go really, in a way. I think they used my tapes or something, but I think they couldn’t see past my beard. So I think everyone went back to the drawing board and started looking again.
And then they came back about a kind of week or so later and said, ‘Look, we still really like you and we want you to retape.’ So I retaped again and I ended up doing about six audition tapes or something. And I think one of the notes which was really funny was my agent said that David Goyer had mentioned that we really liked Sasquatch…he’d seen the beard. And, eventually the play ended.
I ended on a Saturday night when I would have the wrap party so to speak, of the play and jumped on a plane first thing in the morning, flew over. I think it was a holiday in America on that day so all of the hair salons were shut. I had to have a friend of mine come over and cut my hair. Then the next day I went in and tested and then went to the network testing process.
I eventually got there, man. It was quite a ride, to be honest with you. You know, it was quite a long process. It’s definitely the longest kind of audition process I’d been through. It was such a thrill then when I actually got the job, you know?”
How did you develop a different accent for John?
Matt Ryan: “I mean to be honest with you, because John’s originally from Liverpool and then he’d been in London a lot and it’s a comic book so it’s kind of up for grabs, you know? I talked to a lot of the guys about it, but I thought that the main thing that was important was for me to kind of try and get the essence of John rather than kind of playing an accent. But then I didn’t want to do something that was exactly the same as my accent. I just wanted to kind of make a kind of sort of nod to him, really.
First, I think I was in a play in London. I worked on doing this with a London accent for a while and there was something that just wasn’t sitting right with it. And then I started playing around with a kind of a Northern accent, a British Northern accent which is a lot stronger than the one that I’m actually doing now. And it kind of felt right because it felt like working class and kind of gritty and it was in the right ballpark. But at the same time, I didn’t want to just spend so much time playing an accent and making him all about an accent. So what I decided to do was just concentrate on the essence of the character and then kind of giving the kind of subtle nod.
I changed certain vowel sounds and just (decided) to give a node to him then. So it’s kind of a Northern accent based on some Liverpudlian sounds, but obviously it’s not a strong Liverpudlian accent. I don’t think that that would kind of be very accessible for a network show on television. But, you know, I’d like to think that there’s a subtle nod in there to where John comes from.
And, also, I’m from Wales but my accent isn’t exactly very strong Welsh anymore because I’ve traveled so much. I left Wales when I was 19 and John left Liverpool when he was younger as well. I kind of took that balance of if he’d left somewhere when he was younger, then he’s traveled and so I just added a subtle nod of Northern.”
Are there characters or storylines from the comics that spook you?
Matt Ryan: “My favorite is the Dangerous Habit one. That was one of the first I read when I first got the part. And there was only two and a half weeks to prep for the pilot and obviously I hadn’t read 300 or so comics. I can remember thinking at the time, ‘Wait, we can’t do this yet. I have to read every single comic before we do it.’ I didn’t feel that I was going to do it justice without reading all the comics. But the Dangerous Habit run was my favorite and, also, probably the most scariest as well, because the fact that it’s lung cancer and it’s a very human story and that kind of scared me quite a lot and was also one of the reasons why it was my favorite.”
Can you talk a little bit about your character’s relationships with Zed, Manny and Chas, and what’s coming up in the next few episodes?
Matt Ryan: “Yeah, sure. Well with Chas, Chas is John’s oldest friend and closest friend and the only one who’s been around for [a long time] and who hadn’t died, although Chas does die but he has an extraordinary gift so he keeps on coming back. But what’s great about Chas is that he kind of provides a logic to John, whereas John is kind of someone – he’s an addict. He’s a demon addict, if you like. He kind of provides a grounding to John. And also he’s helpful in fist fight as well. You know, he’s kind of the brawn to John’s brain. And John’s scrappy, you know? He’s not afraid to get into a fight. But at the same time, Chas could probably help him out in a lot of situations there.
With Manny, what’s really interesting is they’re almost like two gunslingers kind of standing opposite each other that need each other but they could shoot each other at any time. With this relationship there’s a kind of conflict there. They both kind of don’t really kind of want to be in each other’s company particularly. But they know that they to and that they’re both useful to one another. So I think there’s a really interesting kind of conflict there.
What we see with Manny developing is that John and Manny, Manny helps John and kind of how that relationship sort of develops is there’s a very interesting dynamic, actually…I don’t know how much I’m allowed to say about it…between them. After about episode four John and Manny their relationship takes a shift and moves in a slightly different direction. But it’s a kind of uneasy kind of relationship which makes for kind of a lot of tension and a lot of conflict.
Zed, she’s a feisty one, let me tell you. She’s great because she’s someone who gets in John’s face, doesn’t take any of his s**t. She’s not afraid to smack someone in the face when it comes down to it. She also has this unique ability which is very useful for John. They need each other as much as the other. But at the same time, there’s a chemistry between them which could develop into something more. She’s mysterious. She has a mysterious background.
What’s interesting about these two characters is they work together on some level but then they’re both reluctant to reveal each other’s past to each other. So, you know, there’s a constantly kind of looking out of the corner of each eye with each other which is really interesting. Then there’s the kind of sexual chemistry between them as well which leads to a really kind of fun play in between the two of them. That relationship throughout the series will kind of develop in a very interesting way, I must say.”
What character from the comics would you like to see on the show?
Matt Ryan: “Well we get to see a bunch of the Newcastle crew. We meet Gary Lester, we meet Anne-Marie. But I would most like to see Satan, to be honest, the first of the Fallen. But I think that would take a while for us to try to get there. He’s probably the biggest one, right? So to have that showdown it goes back to that Dangerous Habits one again. It’s that whole bit where you face the devil and it turns out to be holy water and all that. When I read that I was like, ‘This is awesome,’ you know? So, probably Satan.”
What do you feel sets Constantine apart from other shows of its kind?
Matt Ryan: “To be honest with you, I think it’s down to the central character of John. And that’s what made the comic books unique, you know? The kind of anti-hero, working class anti-hero, wisecracking street magician. He’s someone who sacrifices his friends to get what he needs, but you still love him as well because he has this compelling urge to save humanity even though he does it with a cigarette and a whiskey all the time. I think it’s him, and then in effect the relationships that he has with the other characters around him. I think that’s kind of what’s unique to him.
He really is an anti-hero; he’s not a superhero in tights. He’s a working class man that is for the people. I think that really kind of sets him apart.”
Max Joseph’s feature film directorial debut, We Are Your Friends, has found a home at Warner Bros. Pictures, with the studio announcing today they’ve acquired domestic distribution rights. Working Title Films and Studiocanal’s dramatic film stars Zac Efron, Emily Ratajkowski, and Wes Bentley, and was written by Joseph and Meaghan Oppenheimer based on a story by Richard Silverman.
“We are so thrilled to finally be in business with Working Title, and know this is the beginning of a great relationship. The same can be said for Max, a wonderful new voice who will, hopefully, make many movies here. It is also thrilling to have our dear friend Zac back, as well as Emily, who will appear in Entourage, and Wes, who is so wonderful in Interstellar,” said Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production.
“The breadth and depth of our slate allows us to proudly bring features from every genre, scope and scale to our audiences, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to usher in Max Joseph’s fresh, raw image of a love story set in today’s modern-day music scene,” added Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
And writer/director Joseph said, “I couldn’t be happier to have Warner Bros releasing my first feature film. Having their passion and expertise behind We Are Your Friends is a dream come true.”
The Plot:
We Are Your Friends is about what it takes to find your voice. Set in the world of electronic music and Hollywood nightlife, an aspiring 23-year-old DJ named Cole (Efron) spends his days scheming with his childhood friends and his nights working on the one track that will set the world on fire. All of this changes when he meets a charismatic but damaged older DJ named James (Bentley), who takes him under his wing. Things get complicated, however, when Cole starts falling for James’ much younger girlfriend, Sophie (Ratajkowski). With Cole’s forbidden relationship intensifying and his friendships unraveling, he must choose between love, loyalty, and the future he is destined for.
Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams and Jessica Lange star in the dramatic thriller The Gambler from director Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Paramount Pictures has just released an official trailer for the remake of the 1974 film of the same name starring James Caan and Paul Sorvino, with Mark Wahlberg seen dividing his time between teaching and gambling.
The Gambler will open in theaters on December 19, 2014.
The Plot:
Jim Bennett (Wahlberg) is a risk taker. Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster (Williams) and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring (Alvin Ing) and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother (Lange) in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank (Goodman), a loan shark with a paternal interest in Bennett’s future. As his relationship with a student (Larson) deepens, Bennett must take the ultimate risk for a second chance…
Hayley Atwell in ‘Marvel’s Agent Carter’ (Photo Credit: Marvel / Katrin Marchinowski)
Marvel’s Agent Carter won’t be added to ABC’s lineup until January 2015, however Marvel’s just unveiled a two minute clip from the series so comic book fans will know what to expect. The new clip shows Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper) asking Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) for help. He even introduces her to his butler, Jarvis (James D’Arcy), who will be offering her his assistance – but not after 9pm.
The cast of the series also includes Chad Michael Murray as Agent Jack Thompson, Enver Gjokaj as Agent Daniel Sousa, and Shea Whigham as Chief Roger Dooley.
And for those who missed it, here’s the official synopsis for Marvel’s Agent Carter:
Years before Agent Coulson and his S.H.I.E.L.D. team swore to protect those who cannot protect themselves from threats they cannot conceive, there was Agent Peggy Carter, who pledged the same oath but lived in a different time when women weren’t recognized as being as smart or as tough as their male counterparts.
But no one should ever underestimate Peggy.
It’s 1946 and peace has dealt Peggy a serious blow as she finds herself marginalized when the men return home from fighting abroad. Working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), Peggy finds herself stuck doing administrative work when she would rather be back out in the field; putting her vast skills into play and taking down the bad guys. But she is also trying to navigate life as a single woman in America, in the wake of losing the love of her life, Steve Rogers – aka Captain America.
When old acquaintance Howard Stark finds himself being framed for unleashing his deadliest weapons to anyone willing to pony up the cash, he contacts Peggy – the only person he can trust – to track down those responsible, dispose of the weapons and clear his name. He empowers his butler, Edwin Jarvis, to be at her beck and call when needed to help assist her as she investigates and tracks down those responsible for releasing these weapons of mass destruction. But Jarvis, who is a creature of habit and sticks to a rigid daily routine, is going to have to make some major life changes if he’s going to be able to keep up with Peggy.
If caught going on these secret missions for Stark, Peggy could be targeted as a traitor and spend the rest of her days in prison – or worse. And as she delves deeper into her investigation, she may find that those she works for are not who they seem, and she might even begin to question whether Stark is as innocent as he claims.
USA Network has just renewed the drama series Royal Pains for a seventh and eighth season. The just-announced seasons will consist of eight new episodes each and will star Mark Feuerstein and Paulo Costanzo.
The series is written and executive produced by Andrew Lenchewski and Michael Rauch.
Season six finished up its run on September 2nd and was in the top 10 for shows that aired that night. Overall, Royal Pains has been averaging a respectable 3.36 million viewers.
“Royal Pains remains a staple for fun summer TV viewing, and we are pleased to bring back the series for two additional seasons,” stated Chris McCumber, President USA Network, announcing the two-season renewal. “We’re extremely proud of both the talent and creative team, who, season after season, have brought to life to these relatable and multifaceted stories, which continue to attract a loyal fan base.”
“Royal Pains was a breakout hit from its first episode and continues to deliver for USA and our studio,” added Jeff Wachtel, President and Chief Content Officer, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “It’s no easy feat to maintain a real connection with your audience season after season, but Andrew, Michael, Mark, Paulo, Reshma and the rest of team have done that and more.”
A Recap of Season Six [Courtesy of USA Network]
Royal Pains kicked off this past season when Hank (Feuerstein) returned from his world travels with Boris (guest star Campbell Scott) to find that his HankMed family had moved on without him. Hank forged ahead to fit into this new normal, but everything changed when Emma (guest star Willa Fitzgerald) showed up in the Hamptons claiming to be Hank and Evan’s (Costanzo) half-sister. Upon discovering the claim was true, the brothers invited her to stay to strengthen a familial bond, but the reunion was made more difficult when Emma’s desire to fit in led to a number of mishaps.
Elsewhere, Evan and Paige (D’Orsay) both dealt with new obstacles in couple’s therapy but rediscovered their love for each other. Divya (Shetty) struggled to balance motherhood with her job but found herself at odds with Jeremiah (Shenkman), who was furious with her for meddling in a developing relationship. Later, Hank rekindled his relationship with Charlotte (guest star Gillian Alexy), an adventurous blind woman he met during his travels with Boris.
In the season finale, after Boris purchased Hamptons Heritage Hospital, Hank reluctantly accepted the offer to join the board of directors, along with the rest of HankMed. Divya, in the midst of her battle for custody for her daughter, found comfort in the surprise return of Raj (guest star Rupak Ginn), and Emma and Eddie (guest star Henry Winkler) embarked on his book tour together, bringing their family closer than ever.
Chad and Carey Hayes (Photo by Richard Chavez / Showbiz Junkies)
Chad and Carey Hayes, writers of The Conjuring, are working on a new horror film titled The Crucifixion based on true events. The supernatural thriller will reunite the producers of Annabelle and The Conjuring with the Hayes writing team, with Xavier Gens (Hitman) attached to direct.
Lotus Entertainment will be introducing the project to international buyers at AFM. The Crucifixion will be produced by the Hayes brothers and Peter Safran. Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, D.J. Gugenheim, and Ara Keshishian are on board as executive producers.
Commenting on the new project, Lotus’ Jim Seibel stated, “Peter and the Hayes brothers have an amazing track record in the genre space, and we’re excited to be teaming up with them. We felt that a smart, edgy thriller like The Crucifixion combined with this amazing creative team had all the right ingredients to be a global box office hit.”
The Plot:
When a priest is jailed for the murder of a nun on whom he was performing an exorcism, an investigative journalist strives to determine whether he, in fact, murdered a mentally ill person or if he lost the battle with a demonic presence.
The latest clip from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 finds Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) sitting down for an interview with Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci). Caesar tells Peeta he and all of Panem want to know what it’s like in the Games and what happened during the Quarter Quell.
In the brief clip, Peeta responds, “First off, you have to understand that when you’re in the Games, you only get one wish. It’s very costly.” Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is watching the broadcast and quietly whispers, “You’re alive.”
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 opens in theaters on November 21, 2014.
Josh Hutcherson stars as “Peeta Mellark’ in THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1. (Photo Credit: Murray Close)
The Plot:
The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage.
