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The [[mythological]] film is being produced with advanced techniques of [[cinematography]] experts. Using [[mixed reality]] equipment, the film aims to create scenes showing the [[manifest]] exploits of the mythical [[hero]], [[Theseus]]. According to legend, Theseus is the being who founded and rules the capital of [[Athens]]. Theseus is a well-known figure in mythology, and his fame became legend with the victorious battles won during his many exploits. Among the great conquests of this film is the battle of Theseus against the [[Minotaur]].<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36854/war-gods-gets-a-new-title-and-expands-its-cast War of Gods Gets a New Title and Expands Its Cast]. ''DreadCentral.com''. Retrieved 2010-11-26.</ref> |
The [[mythological]] film is being produced with advanced techniques of [[cinematography]] experts. Using [[mixed reality]] equipment, the film aims to create scenes showing the [[manifest]] exploits of the mythical [[hero]], [[Theseus]]. According to legend, Theseus is the being who founded and rules the capital of [[Athens]]. Theseus is a well-known figure in mythology, and his fame became legend with the victorious battles won during his many exploits. Among the great conquests of this film is the battle of Theseus against the [[Minotaur]].<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36854/war-gods-gets-a-new-title-and-expands-its-cast War of Gods Gets a New Title and Expands Its Cast]. ''DreadCentral.com''. Retrieved 2010-11-26.</ref> |
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| Immortals | |
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| Directed by | Tarsem Singh |
| Written by | Vlas Parlapanides Charley Parlapanides |
| Produced by | Mark Canton Ryan Kavanaugh Gianni Nunnari |
| Starring | Henry Cavill Freida Pinto Mickey Rourke |
| Cinematography | Brendan Galvin |
| Edited by | Robert Duffy |
| Music by | Happy Walters |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $115 million |
Immortals is an upcoming 2011 fantasy-action drama film directed by Tarsem Singh and starring Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto, and Mickey Rourke.[1] The film was previously named Dawn of War and War of the Gods before being officially named Immortals.
It is set to be released in 3-D on November 11, 2011 by Universal Pictures and Relativity Media.[2]
Plot
Years after the Titanomachy, the Titan Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) declares war on humanity. He searches for the Epirus Bow, a legendary weapon created by the war god Ares, which will allow him to free the rest of the Titans from Tartarus and take revenge on the Olympians who brought about their downfall. In accordance with ancient laws, the gods are unable to take a side in the war between Hyperion and humanity. It is left to a peasant named Theseus (Henry Cavill), chosen by Zeus (Luke Evans) and accompanied by the priestess Phaedra (Freida Pinto) and a slave (Stephen Dorff), to protect his homeland and save the gods.
Cast
- Henry Cavill as Theseus, founder and king of Athens, son of Poseidon and the film's protagonist.
- Freida Pinto as Phaedra, an oracle priestess who joins Theseus on his quest.[3]
- Mickey Rourke as King Hyperion, the titan 'Hyperion' disguised as a king, king of Crete and the film's main villain.
- Kellan Lutz as Poseidon, god of the sea and father of Theseus.[4]
- Luke Evans as Zeus, god of the sky and lightning, king of the gods and father of Heracles.[5] Evans previously played the Greek god Apollo in Clash of the Titans.
- Isabel Lucas as Athena, goddess of warfare, battle strategies, wisdom and justice.[6]
- Stephen Dorff as Stavros, a master thief who joins Theseus on his quest.[7]
- John Hurt as Older Zeus, an older and earthly manifestation of Zeus and mentor of Theseus.[8]
- Robert Maillet as Minotaur, half-man and half-bull monster that lives in the labyrinth of Crete.
- Corey Sevier as Apollo, god of light, music, poetry, art, healing, medicine, archery and prophecy.
- Alan Van Sprang as Dareios.
- Mercedes Leggett as High Priestess.
- Ayisha Issa as High Priestess.
- Kaniehtiio Horn as High Priestess.
- Steve Byers as Heracles, demi-god son of Zeus.
- Romano Orzari as Icarus, a skilled craftsman who built the labyrinth of Crete.
- Neil Napier as Beast Master, one of King Hyperion's disfigured soldiers who controls the Minotaur.
- Kristel Verbeke as Demeter, goddess of the earth, grain and fertility and sister of Zeus and Poseidon.
- Robert Naylor as Young Theseus.
- Alisha Nagarsheth as Young Phaedra.
- Greg Bryk as Nycomedes.
- Stephen McHattie as Cassander.
- Dylan Smith as Stephanos.
- Peter Stebbings as Helios, god of the sun.
- Joseph Morgan as Lysander.
- Aron Tomori as Young Lysander.
- Anne Day-Jones as Aethra, mother of Theseus.
- Gage Munroe as Acamas, son of Theseus.
- Daniel Sharman as Ares, god of war and the god who forged the Epirus Bow.
- Abdul Ayoola as Cercyon, king of Eleusis and one of the bandits that Theseus kills during a wrestling match.
Production
The mythological film is being produced with advanced techniques of cinematography experts. Using mixed reality equipment, the film aims to create scenes showing the manifest exploits of the mythical hero, Theseus. According to legend, Theseus is the being who founded and rules the capital of Athens. Theseus is a well-known figure in mythology, and his fame became legend with the victorious battles won during his many exploits. Among the great conquests of this film is the battle of Theseus against the Minotaur.[9]
Screenplay
Most of the production details are held back until the premiering. This movie incorporates Classical Greek legend filmed using the most advanced for the time 3D technology, and necessitating extensive post production. Early development was convoluted also, and was touted by some to potentially be a modern mythological blockbuster film with special effects and in HD.[10][11][12] Director Tarsem Singh tells that he is planning an action movie to be a visual masterpiece using renaissance painting styles.[13] He then goes on to say that he is "...kind of going for a very contemporary look on top of that so I'm kind of going with, you know, Renaissance time with electricity... a bit like Baz Luhrmann doing Romeo + Juliet in Mexico; it's just taking a particular Greek tale and half (make it contemporary) and telling it."[14] Stephen Dorff has described the movie as " Gladiator meets 300".
Release
The film is set for a theatrical release on November 11, 2011.
References
- ^ (2008-06-25). Producers Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari and Bernie Goldmann Exclusive Video Interview. Collider.com. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Fiona (2010-04-09). War of the Gods and Dawn of War Are Immortals. FilmoFillia. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Sciretta, Peter (2010-02-23). Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto Cast in Tarsem’s War of the Gods. /Film. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Fischer, Russ (2010-03-22). Kellan Lutz Cast as Poseidon in War of the Gods. /Film. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Luke Evans reveals 'Dawn of War' cast. DigitalSpy.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ (2008-11-05). Casting begins for 'Dawn,' 'Titans'. Variety. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Zeitchik, Steven (2008-06-27). Ancient epic "Dawn of War" follows "300" path. Reuters.com. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ (2008-06-26). Frank Miller writing 300 follow-up & what is Dawn of War?. ObsessedWithFilm.com. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ War of Gods Gets a New Title and Expands Its Cast. DreadCentral.com. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Dawn of War and Clash of the Titans Casting. Filmonic.com. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ (2008-07-02). Gods, Titans, and hundreds of Greek warriors. FilmChatBlog. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (2008-06-27). Relativity to finance, produce War Of Gods directed by Tarsem. ScreenDaily.com. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Powers, Kevin (2008-06-27). Tarsem Singh's Next Project: Greek Epic 'War of Gods'. FirstShowing.net. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Brandon Lee Tenney (2008-01-23). Tarsem Reveals Interesting War of the Gods Plot Details. FirstShowing.net. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
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- Greek mythology in popular culture
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