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The Huntsman: Winter's War
Promotional character poster
Directed byCedric Nicolas-Troyan
Screenplay by
Produced byJoe Roth
Starring
CinematographyPhedon Papamichael
Edited byConrad Buff IV
Music byJames Newton Howard
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • April 22, 2016 (2016-04-22) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Huntsman: Winter's War[1] is an upcoming American dark fantasy action-adventure film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, a prequel/spin-off to the 2012 film Snow White and the Huntsman. The film is based on the characters from the German fairy tale "Snow White" compiled by the Brothers Grimm. The script is written by Frank Darabont, David Koepp, Craig Mazin and Evan Spiliotopoulos. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain and Nick Frost. Principal photography began on April 6, 2015. The film is scheduled to be released on April 22, 2016.

Plot

Long before the evil Queen Ravenna was thought vanquished by Snow White's blade, she watched silently as her sister, Freya, suffered a heartbreaking betrayal and fled their kingdom. With Freya's ability to freeze any enemy, the young Ice Queen has spent decades in a remote wintry palace raising a legion of deadly Huntsmen – including Eric and warrior Sara – only to find that her prized two defied her one demand: forever harden your hearts to love.

When Freya learns of her sister's demise, she summons her remaining soldiers to bring the Magic Mirror home to the only sorceress left who can harness its power. But once she resurrects her sister Ravenna from the Mirror's golden depths, the wicked sisters threaten this enchanted land with twice the darkest force it's ever seen. Now, their amassing army shall prove unbeatable unless the banished Huntsmen who broke their Queen's cardinal rule can fight their way back to one another.

Cast

Production

A sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman was planned, with director Rupert Sanders in talks to return.[citation needed] However, in August 2012, it was announced in the aftermath of the scandal involving Sanders cheating on his wife with actress Kristen Stewart after their involvement with the first film, the sequel was shelved, and a spin-off film concentrating on the Huntsman was planned instead, which would not star Stewart.[3] Universal announced a few days later that they were not shelving the sequel.[4] Another report stated that Universal authorized a sequel[5] with Stewart set to reprise her role, but without Sanders to return as the director because of the scandal.[6] A script was written and production was set to begin at some point in 2013,[5] with the film to be released in 2015.[7] In September 2013, Chris Hemsworth said that he did not know anything about a sequel while speaking to the E! television network.[8] On June 4, 2014, Deadline reported that Frank Darabont, Gavin O'Connor and Andrés Muschietti were on the shortlist to direct a sequel.[9] On June 26, 2014, Deadline confirmed that Darabont was in talks to direct the sequel.[10]

On July 31, 2014, it was announced that there would not be a sequel, but a prequel, and it will be titled The Huntsman, which would not star Stewart as Snow White.[11] On January 16, 2015, it was announced that Darabont had exited the film after he parted with Universal.[12] Hemsworth and Theron would return for the film, while Emily Blunt was being circled for the role.[12] On January 20, 2015, it was confirmed that VFX specialist Cedric Nicolas-Troyan was set to direct the film, whose last draft was written by Darabont, following drafts by Craig Mazin and Evan Spiliotopoulos.[13] On February 24, 2015, Jessica Chastain was set to star in the film, Nick Frost would also be back for his previous role, while Emily Blunt who had been rumored to be interested finally closed a deal to star as well.[14] On March 18, 2015, it was revealed that Sheridan Smith, Rob Brydon and Alexandra Roach were added to the cast to play dwarves alongside Frost's character Nion.[15] TheWrap confirmed on May 7, 2015 that Sam Claflin would return as William.[16]

Filming

The refectory at Waverley Abbey with fake vines and rubble added for use as a film set for The Huntsman: Winter's War.

Principal photography on the film began on April 6, 2015.[17] Filming took place at Waverley Abbey in Surrey, England during April 2015.[18] Filming also occurred from May to July 2015 in Windsor Great Park, England, at locations including South Forest, Johnson's Pond and in the Deer Park near Snow Hill.[19] Filming was also done in Wells Bishop's Palace and Wells Cathedral.[20][19] In July 2015, filming also took place at Puzzlewood, in the Forest of Dean.[21]

Release

On July 31, 2014, Universal Pictures announced the film's release date was April 22, 2016.[11]

Marketing

On November 16, 2015, Universal Pictures unveiled four new character posters for the film, along the film's new title, The Huntsman: Winter's War.[22] 3 days later, on November 18, 2015, the first official trailer of the film was released.[23]

References

  1. ^ Coggan, Devan (2015-01-17). "See Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain in new The Huntsman: Winter's War character posters". EW.com. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  2. ^ "Colin Morgan". United Agents. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  3. ^ Kim Masters (August 14, 2012). "Kristen Stewart Dropped from 'Snow White' Sequel Plans (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Ann Lee (August 14, 2012). "Kristen Stewart hasn't been dropped from Snow White sequel, says studio". Metro. Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2012. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; October 25, 2012 suggested (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b Sieczkowski, Cavan (December 21, 2012). "Kristen Stewart Confirmed For 'Snow White And The Huntsman' Sequel: 'I'm So Excited'". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on December 24, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Sen, Abhijeet (November 20, 2012). "Kristen Stewart to star in 'Snow White' sequel sans cheating director". RealBollywood.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Chitwood, Adam (April 16, 2013). "Universal Aiming for 2015 Release for Snow White and the Huntsman 2; "Actively Working" on Next Bourne". collider.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Malec, Brett; Malkin, Marc (September 9, 2013). "Chris Hemsworth Talks "Awkward" Naked Movie Scenes, Snow White Sequel With Kristen Stewart". E!. Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Fleming, Jr, Mike (June 4, 2014). "'Huntsman 2′ Helmer Short List: Frank Darabont, Gavin O'Connor, Andy Muschietti". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Fleming, Jr, Mike (June 26, 2014). "Frank Darabont In Talks To Direct 'Snow White And The Huntsman 2′". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ a b "Universal's Snow White Prequel 'Huntsman' Targets April 2016 Release". Deadline.com. July 31, 2014. Archived from the original on August 5, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (January 16, 2015). "Frank Darabont Exits 'The Huntsman'; Emily Blunt Still Circling". deadline.com. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (January 20, 2015). "Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to Replace Frank Darabont as 'Huntsman' Director". variety.com. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  14. ^ Jaafar, Ali (February 24, 2015). "Jessica Chastain Joins 'The Huntsman' For Universal". deadline.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  15. ^ Ford, Rebecca (March 18, 2015). "Universal's 'The Huntsman' Finds Its Dwarves (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  16. ^ Sneider, Jeff; Verhoeven, Beatrice (May 7, 2015). "Sam Claflin Returns for 'The Huntsman' Without Kristen Stewart's Snow White". thewrap.com. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  17. ^ Panosian, Diane (April 6, 2015). "On the Set for 4/6/15: 'Captain America: Civil War' & 'The Huntsman' Start Shooting, Ryan Coogler Wraps 'Rocky' Sequel 'Creed'". ssninsider.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  18. ^ "Surrey Film Locations". SurreyLife. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  19. ^ a b "The Huntsman filming starts as Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt don Medieval costumes on set; Extras needed for filming". vcpost.com. July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  20. ^ "Hollywood film set in Wells includes fake castle". Wells Journal. July 8, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  21. ^ "Show business: Hollywood visits Gloucestershire to film Huntsman movie at Puzzlewood". South West Business. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  22. ^ Coggan, Devon (November 16, 2015). "See Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain in new The Huntsman: Winter's War character posters". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  23. ^ Coggan, Devon (November 18, 2015). "Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt amass an army of darkness in The Huntsman: Winter's War trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
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