Revealed via a typically labyrinthine process at the film’s official site. Man I hate viral marketing. Anyway, cool poster:
Tag: Inception
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10/2 Oscarweb Round-up
• Maurice Sendak’s one nit-pick with the adaptation of his “Where the Wild Things Are.” I agree with him. [io9]• Capturing the miniature worlds of the film. [Los Angeles Times]
• Adding a new dimension to Woody and Buzz Lightyear. [New York Times]
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WEEKLY WRAP: ‘Inception’ unwrapped, ‘Shutter’ unseated
• One day after the film’s trailer surfaced, we turned up some fresh plot information about Christopher Nolan’s “Inception.” Fan hysteria ensued.• Just in case you’d forgotten, “Shutter Island” was booted into 2010. Fan hysteria ensued.
• To a quieter reaction, Julie Taymor’s “The Tempest” joined Scorsese’s film on the sidelines for next year.
• In submitting “The White Ribbon,” Germany gave the foreign-language race its first major official contender.
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‘Inception’ trailer
I steered clear of all bootlegs of this throughout the weekend and I really didn’t want to go see “Inglourious Basterds” again, so this morning I got my first peek at the “Inception” teaser trailer. I like.In fact, it reminds me of a time when trailers did what they were originally supposed to do: pique a viewer’s interest without giving away the plot. And that’s what this discombobulated series of images and sounds does. In fact, I almost wish I didn’t know as much about the plot as I do, because the disorienting action sequence at the tail end of the trailer makes a certain kind of sense that it wouldn’t make if I knew nothing, making the “WTF” moment that much more resonant.
I’m also happy there is excitement around trailer debuts again. It’s a real art form, I feel. And it’s come to a point of numbing the populace with the standard paint by numbers, three acts in two minutes structure. Whatever you had to say of the look of “Avatar” in the recently released trailer, you can’t say it spoils the story. And that’s certainly true of “Inception.”
Check out the trailer, courtesy of Yahoo! Movies after the jump.
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‘Inception’ official site
Nothing there yet, but have a look. The trailer is attached to some prints of “Inglourious Basterds” and I’ve heard it looks “Matrix”-like in the action. But it looks that way for a reason, plot-wise, so if you see it, don’t start thinking Nolan lost his marbles and went full blown Wachowski.
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Nolan continues casting the hell out of ‘Inception’
Add Ken Watanabe and Tom Hardy to the ever-expanding, impressive slate of actors signed up for Christopher Nolan’s still-shrouded-in-mystery “Inception.” Watanabe, of course, will be re-teaming with Nolan after starring in 2005’s “Batman Begins,” while Hardy was making waves earlier this year in the Sundance hit “Bronson” (you might recall the amusing story Michael Shannon told about that film back at the Santa Barbara Film Festival).
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Watanabe will play the film’s villain, a man who is blackmailing DiCaprio. Hardy is a member of DiCaprio’s team.” Can’t…friggin…wait.
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INTERVIEW: Michael Caine
So far 2008 hasn’t offered much for an Oscar shortlist beyond a few festival offerings that have yet to see a domestic release. Certainly nothing in the way of powerhouse awards-caliber performances has come down the pike, leaving some to talk up smaller, menial turns amid the lull. But one actor has certainly put forth an effort in the year’s first half that deserves the kind of recognition we cover here at In Contention.In John Crowley’s “Is Anybody There?,” a delicate little film focused on the unlikely friendship between an aged magician and a death-obsessed young boy, Sir Michael Caine gives perhaps his best performance since 2002’s “The Quiet American.”
It is, of course, his first significant role in the seven years between the two films. Supporting work in “Children of Men,” “The Prestige” and the Batman franchise has certainly been laudable, but in Crowley’s fourth feature the actor shows that he still has both the chops to carry a film and the courage to explore mortality in ways that unexpectedly cut close to home. I had the chance to speak with Caine about the film last week and found a delightful legend trying his best to have a blast with the opportunities he’s given.
“It’s an attitude you have to have towards growing old,” he says, calling from London. “People ask, ‘How do you feel about getting older?” Well, what is the alternative? I think it’s great. I’m one of those people who tries to have fun the whole time.”
And whether it be the high-budget antics of a blockbuster like “The Dark Knight” or something as independent as Crowely’s film or Caine’s upcoming “Harry Brown,” the actor tries to approach all material with the same philosophy.
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Caine confirmed in small role in ‘Inception,’ Gordon-Levitt also joins the cast
I just got off the phone with Michael Caine for a piece I’ll have up momentarily concerning his rather striking performance in John Crowley’s “Is Anybody There?,” but while I had him cornered I thought I should ask him point blank about his potentially staring in Christopher Nolan’s “Inception,” a rumor that’s been bouncing around unconfirmed as of late. As it turns out, Caine will be in the film, albeit in a very small role. Here’s what he had to say specifically:I have a little part in it, yes. Just a tiny part. Chris and I are very good friends so I’ll do that little part. I think I’ll work about three days. It’ll be extraordinary, wait until you see this one. I think if I say another word he’s going to kill me!
Also officially joining the cast today is Joseph Gordon-Levitt, stepping in for James Franco (who had scheduling conflicts). Here’s The Hollywood Reporter on that news:
A veil of secrecy exists over loglines, though the project, which Nolan also wrote, is described as a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within “the architecture of the mind.”
It is known that Gordon-Levitt is taking the role to have been played by James Franco, who bowed out over scheduling issues. He would play an associate of DiCaprio’s character, a CEO-type.
The cast sure is filling out nicely. But I’m just…dying to know what the heck this movie is about. “Set within the architecture of the mind” isn’t cutting it for me anymore, and now I have Michael friggin’ Caine telling me “it’ll bee extraordinary.” The last time he went on the record regarding a Nolan film, an Oscar resulted. Aggggh! Maybe I should take a lead from J.J. Abrams and patiently wait for what’s coming to me.
Keep an eye out later today or over the weekend for that interview.
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Must-read
The usual circles are running dry on this one and I rarely have such a determined desire to spoil myself by reading a screenplay, so if anyone — ANYONE — has gotten their hands on Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” and wouldn’t mind passing it along, shoot me an email. Final Draft, PDF, whatever you got.
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Casting news galore
Lots of acting decisions being made today. Despite the “holiday,” it’s all legit, too. Well, I can’t vouch for /Film’s points us to the news that a trio of thesps joining Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” (each of them listed as “in talks”). According to Variety, Cillian Murphy, Marion Cotillard and Ellen Page are circling the project (and I’m dying to get my hands on that script, by the way). I wouldn’t mind seeing these three pan out.Elsewhere, Michael Shannon joins Mickey Rourke as the second of this year’s Oscar nominated acting class to sign up on a comic franchise. Shannon and “Arrested Development” star Will Arnett have both been cast in Jimmy Hayward’s “Jonah Hex” among an ensemble that already includes Josh Brolin (in the title role), John Malkovich and Megan Fox.
I’m stoked for Shannon even without knowing the specific role he’ll take in “Hex.” Knowing the world of that comic book series, however, I expect he’ll find a nice home for one of his trademark off-kilter portrayals. Arnett is a weird fit but, well, we’ll see. I just want the movie to be good. After “Watchmen,” studios will likely start scrutinizing the wisdom of comic book adaptations. I don’t want something like “Hex” to come along, screw the pooch and do the very same thing to westerns.
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Christopher Nolan’s next film: ‘Inception’
As expected, Christopher Nolan’s next film will not be a sequel to “The Dark Knight.” He will instead go into production on “Inception,” described in the breaking Hollywood Reporter story as “a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind.” Here are the usual kisses from the studio:“Chris Nolan is a visionary filmmaker who continually raises the bar with each movie he makes,” Warner Bros. Pictures Group president Jeff Robinov said. “We are thrilled to be collaborating again with him and Emma on this exciting new motion picture.”
Sadly we don’t have any information at the moment, but hey, I’m excited. Nolan took a break from the Caped Crusader after “Batman Begins” to focus on the Christopher Priest adaptation “The Prestige,” a film that took a while to grow on me. But it certainly gave the director a chance to take a deep breath before diving back into Batman, and really, if that’s what it takes to get a film like “The Dark Knight” out of him, I welcome “Inception” with open arms.