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==Marketing==
==Marketing==
Details about ''Oblivion'' were kept secret, though the studio was said to have been "very excited" about the film. Promotions of it began in April 2012, with a part of the footage being screened at the [[National Association of Theatre Owners#CinemaCon|2012 CinemaCon]], despite the fact that filming had begun just one month prior to the event. The footage was described as "a combination of early concept art, rough animation, and unfinished [[dailies]]", showcasing a glimpse of the film's landscapes.<ref name="info" />
Details about ''Oblivion'' were kept secret, though the studio was said to have been "very excited" about the film. Promotions of it began in April 2012, with a part of the footage being screened at the [[National Association of Theatre Owners#CinemaCon|2012 CinemaCon]] despite the fact that filming had begun just one month prior to the event. The footage was described as "a combination of early concept art, rough animation, and unfinished [[dailies]]", showcasing a glimpse of the film's landscapes.<ref name="info" />


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Revision as of 06:51, 28 March 2013

Oblivion
Teaser poster
Directed byJoseph Kosinski
Screenplay by
Produced by
[1]
Starring
CinematographyClaudio Miranda
Edited byRichard Francis-Bruce
Music by
Production
companies
Chernin Entertainment
Relativity Media
Radical Pictures
Ironhead Studios
Truenorth Productions
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • April 12, 2013 (2013-04-12)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$120 million[2]

Oblivion is an upcoming 2013 science fiction film based on the Radical Comics graphic novel Oblivion by Joseph Kosinski and directed and co-produced by Kosinski. [3][4] It stars Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo, Zoë Bell, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.[5][6] The film was initially scheduled to release on July 10, 2013. Since the 3D re-release of Jurassic Park was set for a July 19, 2013 release date, the project was moved forward to April 19, 2013.[7] According to Kosinski, Oblivion pays homage to science fiction films of the 1970s.

Plot

In 2073, a 37-year-old former Marine Commander called Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth, which was nearly destroyed by an alien invasion 60 years earlier. As part of a massive operation to extract the planet's remaining vital resources, he lives in an airborne "town" floating thousands of meters above the Earth. With his mission nearly complete, Jack's soaring existence comes crashing down when he rescues a 22-year-old female stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a series of events that forces Jack to question everything he knows about the war and its aftermath. In addition, after being captured by an insurgency led by 102-year-old Malcolm Beech (Morgan Freeman), Jack is told that the society in which he lives may in fact be a police state.

Cast

Production

Development

Kosinski wanted to film a cinematic adaptation of the graphic novel Oblivion which he wrote with Arvid Nelson for Radical Comics.[12] Disney, which produced Kosinski's previous direction Tron: Legacy, acquired the film adaptation rights to Oblivion in August 2010 after a heated auction.[13] Disney subsequently released the rights after realizing the PG-rated film they envisioned, in line with their family-oriented reputation, would require too many story changes. Universal Pictures, which had also bid for the original rights, then bought them from Kosinski and Radical Comics and authorized a PG-13 film version.[2]

The script for the film was originally written by Kosinski and William Monahan and underwent a first rewrite by Karl Gajdusek.[14] When the film passed into Universal's hands, a final rewrite was done by Michael Arndt.[15] Universal was particularly appreciative of the script, saying "It's one of the most beautiful scripts we’ve ever come across."[8]

Filming

Tom Cruise had expressed interest in the film for a considerable period of time, and officially committed to it on May 20, 2011.[16]

For casting one of the lead roles opposite Cruise, the producers considered five actresses: Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Brit Marling, Noomi Rapace and Olga Kurylenko, and all five auditioned on August 27, 2011.[17] It was subsequently announced that Chastain would play one of the film's two female leads. In January 2012 Chastain entered into talks for a part in the Kathryn Bigelow film Zero Dark Thirty and subsequently dropped out of Oblivion contention. It was later announced that the role had been given to Kurylenko.[18]

For the other leading role, the producers initially considered Hayley Atwell, Diane Kruger and Kate Beckinsale. The three actors traveled to Pittsburgh to screen-test with Cruise, who was filming Jack Reacher.[19] The role finally went to Andrea Riseborough. Melissa Leo was cast at a later date.[20]

Production began on March 12, 2012 and wrapped on July 14, 2012. Filming locations included Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana.[9][21][22][23]

Oblivion was filmed with Sony's CineAlta F65 camera, which was shipped in January 2012.[24]

Marketing

Details about Oblivion were kept secret, though the studio was said to have been "very excited" about the film. Promotions of it began in April 2012, with a part of the footage being screened at the 2012 CinemaCon despite the fact that filming had begun just one month prior to the event. The footage was described as "a combination of early concept art, rough animation, and unfinished dailies", showcasing a glimpse of the film's landscapes.[8]

References

  1. ^ Kit, Borys (January 19, 2012). "'W.E.' Star Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko Join Tom Cruise's Sci-Fi Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Mike (May 20, 2011). "Tom Cruise Commits To $100 Million Universal Sci-Fi Pic 'Oblivion' For Fall". Deadline. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  3. ^ Steve Suno (July 22, 2010). "CCI: KOSINSKI ILLUMINATES "OBLIVION"". comicbookresources.com. Retrieved July 22, 2010.
  4. ^ Matt Goldberg (August 4, 2010). "Disney Locks Down OBLIVION for TRON: LEGACY Director Joseph Kosinski". Collider.com. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
  5. ^ Trumbore, Dave (January 19, 2012). "Olga Kurylenko and Andrea Riseborough Join Tom Cruise in Untitled Sci-Fi Pic". Collider.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  6. ^ Chitwood, Adam (March 15, 2012). "Universal Moves Sci-Fi Film OBLIVION Starring Tom Cruise Up to April 26, 2013". Collider.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  7. ^ Lussier, Germaine (March 15, 2012). "Joseph Kosinski's Tom Cruise Vehicle 'Oblivion' Moves To April 2013". /Film. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  8. ^ a b c Breznican, Antony (April 27, 2012). "CinemaCon 2012: Tom Cruise dives from heaven to hell in Oblivion footage". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 8, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ a b "Talent Search for Lead Role in Feature Film Starring Tom Cruise". Lead Casting Call. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  10. ^ Carp, Jesse (February 9, 2012). "Morgan Freeman Cast Opposite Tom Cruise In Joseph Kosinski's 'Oblivion'". Cinema Blend. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  11. ^ "Oblivion is based on the Radical Comics graphic novel Oblivion by Joseph Kosinski". boxofficemax.com.
  12. ^ Steve Sunu (July 22, 2010). "CCI: KOSINSKI ILLUMINATES "OBLIVION"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 22, 2010.
  13. ^ Fleming, Mike (August 4, 2010). "Disney Acquires Joseph Kosinski's Graphic Novel 'Oblivion'". Deadline. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
  14. ^ Kit, Borys (March 16, 2011). "Karl Gajdusek Tapped to Re-Write Disney's Horizons (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  15. ^ Roper, Dave (January 24, 2012). "Olga Kurylenko and Andrea Riseborough Added To Tom Cruise Sci-Fi Project". Hey U Guys. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  16. ^ "Tom Cruise Joins Oblivion, Joseph Kosinski's Sci-Fi Film". The Huffington Post. May 21, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  17. ^ Rich, Katey (August 25, 2011). "Joe Kosinski's Oblivion Renamed Horizons Again, Five Hot Actresses Testing For Roles". Cinema Blend. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  18. ^ Eisenberg, Eric (January 19, 2012). "Jessica Chastain Out, Andrea Riseborough And Olga Kurylenko In For Joseph Kosinski's Next Science Fiction Film". Cinema Blend. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  19. ^ "Cruise's Oblivion Eyes Leading Lady". IGN. October 26, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  20. ^ Fleming, Mike (March 23, 2012). "Melissa Leo Joins Tom Cruise Pic 'Oblivion'". Deadline. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  21. ^ Plaisance, Stacey (February 3, 2012). "Tom Cruise movie headed for Louisiana". Deseret News. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  22. ^ "Current Productions UPCOMING PROJECTS". Film New Orleans. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  23. ^ "Boxoffice Business for Oblivion". IMDB. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  24. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (April 15, 2012). "NAB 2012: Sony Launches $10,000 Super Slow Motion Camcorder With 4K Sensor". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
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