Film News (18/04/09)

For a couple of days it was pretty touch and go whether I would have an article this week, the news from Hollywood has been so slow. Eventually we had one fantastic piece of news so I've coupled that with a couple of non stories and here we go:

Somewhere



The best piece of news is that Sofia Coppola will be directing another film about alienation and disconnection from society. This time starring Stephen Dorff (was it only last weekend I was drooling over him in Cold Creek Manor - is it a coincidence or is Sofia reading my mind) as a self centred actor (huh?) with Elle Fanning turning up for some love and life lessons from her father. Like the beautiful Lost in Translation, Somewhere will be predominantly set in a hotel: LA's Chateau Marmont.

I have been a fan of Coppola Jnr. since The Virgin Diaries, and this project should be right up her alley so count me in.



Robin Hood

Another week another casting for Ridley Scott's Robin Hood. This time it's William Hurt riding into the frame as William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke, "Lord Marshal" and often described as greatest knight that ever lived. Now I'm looking forward to the man who made wearing a towel on his head de rigour pulling that one off.

Zero Theorem

In a possible attempt to draw attention away from Billy Bob Thornton's lack of musical career the plot for his next collaboration with Terry Gilliam has been released. It's all about a mathematical formula that can only be uncovered within your soul (and a pretty girl he meets in the 25th century version of online, and the noble son of his corrupt bosses). Sounds slightly barmy and unlikely to succeed to me - perfect for Gilliam, and with the futuristic setting it may even be a Brazil for the tens. Let's hope for no studio interference this time.