Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending
Directed by	Lana Wachowski; Andy Wachowski;
Written by	Lana Wachowski; Andy Wachowski;
Produced by	Grant Hill; Lana Wachowski; Andy Wachowski;
Starring	Mila Kunis; Channing Tatum; Sean Bean; Eddie Redmayne; Douglas Booth; Tuppence Middleton; Doona Bae; James D'Arcy; Tim Pigott-Smith;
Cinematography	John Toll
Edited by	Alexander Berner
Music by	Michael Giacchino
Production; companies	Warner Bros. Pictures; Village Roadshow Pictures;
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures; Village Roadshow Pictures;
Release date	July 25, 2014;
Countries	United Kingdom; United States; Australia;
Language	English

Jupiter Ascending is an upcoming science fiction film written, produced and directed by The Wachowskis. Set in the distant future, the film centers on a lowly janitor (Mila Kunis) who learns that she has a great genetic destiny.

The film's other producer is Grant Hill, who produced two previous Wachowski films, Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas.

Plot synopsis

Jupiter Jones is an unlucky Russian immigrant who cleans toilets for a living. She encounters Caine, an interplanetary warrior whom the Queen of the Universe sent to kill Jupiter, but they fall in love. Caine tells Jupiter that the stars were pointing to an extraordinary event on the night she was born, and that her DNA could mark her as the universe's next leader.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Cast

Mila Kunis as Jupiter Jones, a janitor who possesses "the same perfect genetic makeup as the Queen of the Universe", and poses a threat to her rule.^[1]
Channing Tatum as Caine, a genetically-engineered ex-military hunter.^[3]
Sean Bean as Stinger, a "Han Solo-type character".^[4]
Eddie Redmayne
Douglas Booth
Tuppence Middleton
Doona Bae
James D'Arcy
Tim Pigott-Smith
Kick Gurry^[5]
David Ajala as Ibis, the leader of the cyber hunters pursuing Jupiter and Caine.^[6]

Production

Filming

The film is a co-production between Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.^[7] Roberto Malerba and Bruce Berman serve as executive producers.^[8] Filming also took place at Ely Cathedral, England.^[9]^[10] Principal photography commenced at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden on April 2, 2013. The production will remain in the London studio through June, then move to Chicago, Illinois for completion.^[8]

Music

The film's music will be composed by Michael Giacchino, who also scored the Wachowskis' 2008 film Speed Racer.^[11]

Release

The film is set to be released on July 25, 2014.^[12]

References

^ ^a ^b Brodesser-Akner, Claude (May 31, 2012). "Exclusive: Secret Plot Details of the Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending". variety.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ Deming, Mark (April 15, 2013). "Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum to Reach for the Stars in the Wachowskis' Upcoming 'Jupiter Ascending'". yahoo.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Puchko, Kristy (April 15, 2013). "Jupiter Ascending Reveals Plot As Wachowskis Begin Production". cinemablend.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 5, 2013). "Sean Bean Joins Lana And Andy Wachowski's 'Jupiter Ascending' At Warners". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ The Deadline Team (March 25, 2013). "Kick Gurry Boards 'Jupiter Ascending'". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ Patten, Dominic (March 27, 2013). "Movie Castings: Chris Elliot & J.K. Simmons Join Hugh Grant RomCom; 'Jupiter Ascending' Adds David Ajala". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ The Deadline Team (February 20, 2013). "Village Roadshow Boards The Wachowskis' 'Jupiter Ascending'". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Warner Bros. Pictures (April 15, 2013). "The Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending Starts Filming". comingsoon.net. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ "Mila Kunis at Ely Cathedral for Jupiter Ascending filming". April 24, 2013.
^ "Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Mila Kunis". April 24, 2013.
^ filmmusicreporter (March 5, 2013). "Michael Giacchino to Score 'Jupiter Ascending'". filmmusicreporter.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
^ The Deadline Team (March 14, 2013). "WB Dates Wachowskis' 'Jupiter Ascending', Shifts De Niro-Stallone 'Grudge Match'". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

External Links

[Vulture-1] Brodesser-Akner, Claude (May 31, 2012). "Exclusive: Secret Plot Details of the Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending". variety.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[2] Deming, Mark (April 15, 2013). "Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum to Reach for the Stars in the Wachowskis' Upcoming 'Jupiter Ascending'". yahoo.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[Cinemablend-3] Puchko, Kristy (April 15, 2013). "Jupiter Ascending Reveals Plot As Wachowskis Begin Production". cinemablend.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[4] Fleming Jr, Mike (February 5, 2013). "Sean Bean Joins Lana And Andy Wachowski's 'Jupiter Ascending' At Warners". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[5] The Deadline Team (March 25, 2013). "Kick Gurry Boards 'Jupiter Ascending'". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[6] Patten, Dominic (March 27, 2013). "Movie Castings: Chris Elliot & J.K. Simmons Join Hugh Grant RomCom; 'Jupiter Ascending' Adds David Ajala". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[7] The Deadline Team (February 20, 2013). "Village Roadshow Boards The Wachowskis' 'Jupiter Ascending'". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[Comingsoon-8] Warner Bros. Pictures (April 15, 2013). "The Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending Starts Filming". comingsoon.net. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[9] "Mila Kunis at Ely Cathedral for Jupiter Ascending filming". April 24, 2013.

[10] "Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Mila Kunis". April 24, 2013.

[11] usicreporter (March 5, 2013). "Michael Giacchino to Score 'Jupiter Ascending'". filmmusicreporter.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

[12] The Deadline Team (March 14, 2013). "WB Dates Wachowskis' 'Jupiter Ascending', Shifts De Niro-Stallone 'Grudge Match'". deadline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

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