'RocknRolla' gets tuned up by Ritchie and Silver
May 14, 2007
Ritchie, Silver tune up ‘RocknRolla’
RocknRolla gets a summer start date. Joel Silver, Dark Castle Entertainment, will produce this film along with Writer/Director Guy Ritchie. Also joining along as producers are Steve Clark Hall and Susan Downey with both Steve Richards and Navid McIlhargey Executive for this pick with Lauren Meek as Associate Producer. This film will be reminiscent to Ritchie's early films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, both faced paced dramas with strong ensembles, attitude and low budgets. RocknRolla revolves around a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London's criminal underworld. A dangerous crime lord, a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and a band of petty thieves are among those double-crossing one another. Silver said, "I love Guy's early British gangster movies, and when he showed me this script and said he wanted to make it right away, it was a strong opportunity to broaden the Dark Castle label to produce with international appeal. The plan is to go well beyond horror and make action comedies, thrillers and urban films. This feature's budget will be under $20M. This film is the 2nd that Silver will finance since plugging Dark Castle into more than $240M in production funding, Kate Beckinsdale Whiteout which is in production in Montreal and The Summoner, the supernatural thriller will begin this fall. Silver's plan is to finance two or three genre films per year under the label as he makes larger budget films for WB through his Silver Pictures Banner. Thanks Variety
Ritchie's 'RocknRolla'
May 14, 2007
Guy Ritchie RocknRolla
Even though Guy Ritchie tried to make up for the Madonna's Swept Away with Revolver, the film landed short and seems to always have a 'TBA' stamped as it's released date. The director is now back again with RocknRolla, a project he wrote for Joel Silver's Dark Castle Entertainment as in the same vein as Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. With a budget that just falls short of $20M, this feature should have a strong ensemble and tons of attitude. The story revolves around a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London's criminal underworld. A dangerous crime lord, a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and a band of petty thieves are among those double-crossing one another. Joel Silver said, "I love Guy's early British gangster movies, and when he showed me this script and said he wanted to make it right away, it was a strong opportunity to broaden the Dark Castle labell to produce with international appeal. The plan is to go well beyond horror and make action comedies, thrillers and urban films. Silver who hopes to finance two to three genre films per year under his Dark Castle banner and RocknRolla is one with a start date set for this summer. Thanks Can Mag
SOHH's exclusive interview with Saigon
June 13, 2007
SOHH Exclusive: Saigon Breaks Down Label Drama, "They're Gonna Put Me On The Shelf Until I'm No Longer Relevant"
While Saigon is having trouble with his record label, SOHH caught up with him to get the inside scoop that he's been facing with Atlantic Records. During the course of this interview, a quick blurb was mentioned about Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla. Thanks SOHH
While his album may be in jeopardy, his acting career is not. Having recently signed on with the prestigious William Morris Agency, Sai is currently fielding several scripts including one for the film "Rock and Roller" written by Madonna's husband Guy Ritchie, and another named "Con Rail," which is set to feature some A-list Hollywood names. Not easily intimidated by more seasoned actors, Saigon is eager to show off his acting chops.
Idris Elba in 'RocknRolla'
June 15, 2007
More than a match for you, my Precious!
Actor Idris Elba will be appearing in Precious Ramotswe, a tv show based on Alexander McCall Smith series of novels which Harvey Weinstein studio Weinstein Co are backing. Idris appears as a bad guy in various tv shows and movies, and in this article there is a bit of a discussion of what he's been seen in. So, during the course of this article a short blurb was mentioned about the upcoming Guy Ritchie film, here is what was said. Thanks Daily Mail
Idris was in town from his home in New York to appear alongside Gerard Butler and Thandie Newton in Guy Ritchie’s movie RocknRolla, which is about gangsters (of course!) who become involved with a stolen painting, a dishonest accountant and a posse of violent and sexually-uncertain henchmen. Idris plays Mumbles, a hired goon who works for the accountant, and began rehearsals yesterday.
'RocknRolla' gets cast
June 25, 2007
Cast set for Ritchie's 'RocknRolla'
As production began in London June 19th for Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla, Dark Castle Entertainment has set Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Idris Elba to star in this crime tale. This film is budgeted for just under $20M and will be done in the fast-paced, low budget style of Ritchie's early films like "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and "Snatch". This story revolves around a Russian Mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London's criminal underworld. Guy Ritchie wrote this flick and is helming and will produce along side Joel Silver, Steve Clark-Hall and Susan Downey. Steve Richards and Navid McIlhargey will exec. prod and Lauren Meek will be assoc. prod. Warner Bros will be distributing this film. Thanks Variety
'RocknRolla' gets 5
June 26, 2007
Five plugged in for Ritchie's 'RocknRolla'
Actors Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges have all been tapped to star in Guy Ritchie's upcoming thriller RocknRolla. This film revolves around a Russian Mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all of London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Wilkinson will play Lenny Cole, the lethal head mobster, who's part of the London's old regime that is quickly losing ground to a wealthier foreign mob. Butler will play as One-two, a street-smart mobster who's learned to play both sides of the fence and Newton acts as Stella, the love interest of One-two, who is also an accountant with ties to the underworld. Elba will play as Mumbles and is One-two's partner. Bridges will play as Roman, an American trying to break into the music scene in London. Ritchie, who wrote and directing this flick is producing along side Joel Silver (Dark Castle Entertainment) and Susan Downey and Steve Clark-Hall. The Executive Producers are Steve Richards and Navid McIlHargey with Lauren Meek who'll be an Associate Producer. Dark Castle Entertainmnent is producing this flick with Warner Bros distributing. Principal photography began on June 19th. Butler is repped by CAA and will next be seen in P.S. I Love You and will be shooting Walden's Family Nim's Island later this year. Wilkinson is repped by Lou Coulson Associates and Principal Entertainment and will seen next in George Clooney's drama Michael Clayton and HBO's mini-series John Adams. Elba is repped by ICM, and is best known for his work in HBO's The Wire and both Newton and Bridges are repped by WMA, Newton recently appeared in Norbit and The Pursuit of Happyness. Bridges, Grammy-winning rapper, has recently appeared Crash and will be seen next with Vince Vaughn in Fred Clause which Joel Silver is also producing. Thanks Hollywood Reporter
Five for 'RocknRolla'
June 25, 2007
Fivesome Aboard Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla
The Hollywood Reporter says that Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges have been cast in RocknRolla, Guy Ritchie's return to the caper genre. The story is set in motion when a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all of London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Butler will appear as One-two, a street-smart mobster who has learned to play both sides of the fence and Wilkinson is playing the lethal mobster, Lenny Cole, part of London's old mob regime, which is quickly losing ground to the wealthier foreign mob. Newton acts as One-two's love interest, Stella, an accountant with ties to the underground world and Elba acts as Mumbles, One-Two'a partner. Bridges is playing Roman, an American trying to break into the music scene in London. Ritchie wrote the screenplay and is helming this flick, he's also producing alongside with Joel Silver, Susan Downey and Steve Clark-Hall. Steve Richards and Navid McIlhargey will be executive producing and Lauren Meeks will be Associate Producer. Dark Castle Entertainment is producing this flick with Warner Bros distributing. Principal Photography began on June 19th on location in London. Thanks Coming Soon
'RocknRolla' gets Butler and others
June 25, 2007
Butler Leads Way to Ritchie's 'RocknRolla'
Guy Ritchie's cast has been announced for his new upcoming flick RocknRolla. Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges are set to star in the caper flick that's in the same genre as Ritchie's other films, Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. In this film, Butler will star as One-two, a street-smart mobster who's learned to play both sides of the fence, and Wilkinson is playing the lethal head mobster, Lenny Cole, part of London's old mob regime, which is quickly losing ground to the wealthier foreign mob. Newton will act as One-two's love interest Stella, an accountant with ties to the underworld and Elba acts as Mumbles, One-two's partner. Ludacris will play Roman, an American trying to break into the music scene in London. This story is set in motion when a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all of London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Ritchie wrote the screenplay and will be helming this film which started principal photography June 19th on location in London. Thanks Ropes of Silicon
Ritchie's Crime movie gets a cast
June 25, 2007
"300" star, rapper rock for Ritchie crime movie
Writer/Director Guy Ritchie's next upcoming film, which will return to his caper genre, RocknRolla has finally got a cast. 300 hero Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton and rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. Butler will be a street-smart mobster who's learned to play both sides of the fence, while Wilkinson plays an old-school mob boss whose regime is quickly losing ground to foreign interlopers. Newton, who'll be the love interest of Butler's character and Bridges will play an American trying to break into the U.K. music scene. This story is set in motion when a Russian Mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all of London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Butler will next be seen opposite Hilary Swank in the romantic comedy, "PS I Love You" and Wilkinson next appears in the drama "Michael Clayton opposite George Clooney. Newton had recently appeared in Norbit and The Pursuit of Happyness and Bridges was seen in Crash. Ritchie's film, RocknRolla started filming last week in London and Warner Bros is distributing. Thanks Reuters
RocknRolla News
June 25, 2007
THE AYATOLLAHS OF ROCKNROLLA
CHUD, in their unique meandering way of getting to the latest news on Ritchie's upcoming film RocknRolla, give their take on the latest happenings for the movie. So, there isn't a reason why this film shouldn't be perfectly entertaining, cause he's got a better than average shot at pulling off a better than average caper flick now that he's cast Gerard Butler, Idris "String Bell" Elba and Tom Wilkinson in this movie about a lucrative land deal gone bad. And what was said next is in true CHUD fashion, that Ritchie hamstrung himself a bit for adding Thandie Newton and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges to the cast as well. (Gotta admit, the article above is an intresting read cause what I'm writing is a muchly watered down story.) And the article does go on to say, casting isn't the issue with Ritchie, it's the writing that'll kick his ass if he's not careful and to just write up a straight-up, guns-out gangster picture. RocknRolla began shooting last week in London and will be distributed in the US next year by Warner Bros. Thanks CHUD
RocknRolla gets 5 stars
June 25, 2007
Five Stars Join Guy Ritchie's "RocknRolla"
Guy Ritchie's return to the caper genre style film RocknRolla for Joel Silver's Dark Castle Entertainment, has cast Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges for this feature. Butler will star as One-two, a street-smart mobster who has learned to play both sides of the fence and Wilkinson is playing the lethal head mobster, Lenny Cole, part of London's old regime, which is quickly losing ground to the wealthier foreign mob. Read more at TheHollywoodReporter.com. Thanks Killer Movies
A Quintet of stars for 'RocknRolla'
June 25, 2007
RocknRolla Sets Quintet
According to the Hollywood Reporter, a quintet of stars have been hired for Writer/director Guy Ritchie's back to caper genre movie RocknRolla. 300 star Gerard Butler toplines this quintet which also includes Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins), Thandie Newton (MI2), Idris Elba (The Wire) and rapper/actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. The story is set in mothion when a Russian Mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Butler will play as One-two, a street-smart mobster who's learned to play both sides of the fence and Wilkinson will be the lethal head mobster, Lenny Cole, part of London's old mob regime which is losing ground to a wealthier foreign mob. Newton will play Stella, a mob accountant and One-two's lover, while Elba's character Mumbles is One-two's partner. Ludacris will be Roman, an American musician in London. Joel Silver's Dark Castle Entertainment is producing film and Warner Bros will be distributing. Filming had begun on June 19th in London. Thanks IGN
RocknRolla cast Revealed
June 25, 2007
Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla Cast Revealed
First Showings.net said that way back in May they announced Guy Ritchie's next film title RocknRolla will be another ensemble British gangster film, today it was announced of who'll be appearing in this flick. Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Idris Elba. This ensemble is an odd eclectic mix of actors but sound promising. RocknRolla will be made in the same fact-paced, low-budget style of Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels with a budget just under $20M. The story revolves around a Russian mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London's criminal underworld, filming will start in July. Thanks First Showings.net
Butler and others join 'RocknRolla'
June 25, 2007
Butler and four others join Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla
Five big named stars have joined the cast of writer/director Guy Ritchie's film RocknRolla, his first movie since 2005's Revolver (Which hasn't been released stateside). Those who've joined the cast are Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. The Hollywood Reporters says that Butler will star as One Two, a street-smart mobster who has learned to play both sides of the fence, and Wilkinson is playing the lethal head mobster, Lenny Cole, part of London's old mob regime, which is quickly losing ground to a wealthier foreign mob. Newton's character is Stella, One Two's love interest and an accountant with ties to the underground. Bridges is playing Roman, an American trying to break into the music scene in London. This film has already started shooting in London. Ritchie along with Joel Silver, Susan Downey and Steve Clark-Hall are producing this film. Thanks The Hollywood News
RocknRolla's Cast
June 25, 2007
Butler & Cast Join ROCKNROLLA
Guy Ritchie's upcoming $20M feature film, RocknRolla will be shot in the same style as Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, so Ritchie is getting closer to his directing roots. According to Variety, Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Idris Elba has joined the cast of this crime tale. The film revolves around a Russian Mobster who orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of Lodon's criminal underworld. Principal Photography began in London on June 19th. Thanks Mania
'RocknRolla' at 'The Lyon's Den'
June 27, 2007
Movies from the Future: Leo and Kate, a Mob Turf War and Shia's Terror Plot
With a brief summary of upcoming movies like Leonardo DiCaprio's Revolutionary Road, Shai LaBeouf next project Eagle Eye and RocknRolla, here's the excerpt from this article. Thanks E! Online
Lock, Stock and Hey, Where You Been? Mr. Madonna, aka Guy Ritchie, is finally getting back to work! After taking some time off with the fam and watching Snatch over and over and over and over, Ritchie has teamed with 300's Gerard Butler. (After P.S., I Love You drops this holiday season, he's really gonna need to toughen up his image.) So dig this: The project's called RocknRolla, and it explores the world of a Mob turf war. Butler's character is named One-Two. The film will be produced by Joel Silver (best sneaker collection for any producer in Hollywood) and has an awesome cast with Idris Elba (Big 'Dris!), Ludacris (Big Chris!), Thandie Newton and Tom Wilkinson. Sounds dope.
Latest news at MTV.ca
June 27, 2007
MTV.ca News - latest news
After reading todays birthdays, a timeline events of date June 27th and a movie minute on The Ratatouille, the latest news happening in the music world are given mentions. One is about Ludacris and his role in RocknRolla, here's the excerpt. Thanks MTV.ca
Ludacris seems to have been bitten by the acting bug. After his roles in Crash and Hustle and Flow, the rapper has been getting cast in more and more films. As we reported earlier, Luda will star in a basketball movie called Ball Don't Lie. Now, Cris will also appear in an upcoming Guy Ritchie flick called RocknRolla. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the caper movie takes place in London where a Russian mobster works on a multi-million dollar land deal that causes all of the city's criminals to try to get their hands on the money. Luda will co-star with Gerard Butler from 300 and Thandie Newton. The film is already in production...
Thandie's guys
July 6, 2007
THANDIE'S NICE GUY
The Daily Express spoke Thandie Newton at the Great Ormond Street F1 party at The Worx and she said she's relishing being the only woman on Guy Ritchie's lastest ganger flick. She jokingly said, "It's great, I'm working with all these big men". She is currently costarring with Gerard Butler (The Phantom of the Opera) and Tom Wilkinson (The Full Monty) and goes on to say, "It is fun and very interesting to have the chance to observe boy doing the boy things. I am very much enjoying being the only girl." Thandie also said that being directed by Guy is a dream and he's so easy to work with and said this about the movie, "I think people who loved Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels will enjoy this movie - it carries on in that veign but at the same time it's a departure for him." Thanks Daily Express
Thandie relishes working on 'RocknRolla'
July 6, 2007
Thandie 'enjoys male company'
Apparently Thandie Newton is relishing shooting with her costars on Guy Ritchie's latest gangster flick because all of them are male. She stars along with Gerard Butler and Tom Wilkinson on RocknRolla and loves the testosterone surge on set. She was quoted as saying to the Daily Express, that it's great working with these big men and that it's interesting and fun observing her costars and enjoys being the only girl on set. She goes onto say that she loves being directed by Guy Ritchie, that he's easy to work with and that if people enjoyed his other film, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, they'll enjoy this movie as it's in the same vein but a departure also for him. The article goes on discussing the British Director's films, which the first two were box office successes but Swept Away was panned by critics and that his other film, Revolver was a critical disaster as well. Thanks Metro.co.uk
Stella Foster's Round-up
July 10, 2007
Pete praised
Stella Foster at Chicago Sun Times has given her daily round up, and one of the movies she mentions is RocknRolla, here's the excerpt. Thanks Chicago Sun Times
{sidenote: Jeremy Piven in the film?}
RAP SUPERSTAR/actor Ludacris, aka Chris Bridges, is in London filming the new mobster movie "RocknRolla" with writer/director Guy Ritchie (Madonna's hubby). Luda, an Illinois native, has the role of a DJ and is co-starring with Jeremy ("Entourage") Piven, Thandie ("Crash") Newton, Gerard ("300") Butler and Tom ("Separate Lies") Wilkinson. Ludacris also plays a DJ in the upcoming "Fred Claus" movie with actor Vince Vaughn.
Exclusive News: New Cast member found for 'RocknRolla'
July 10, 2007
News - July 8th 2007
Another cast member found! Tom Hardy (Star Trek: Nemesis) has been cast in Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla flick which stars Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba and Tom Wilkinson. Tom's character is called "Handsome Bob" and the blog says his character is a gay cowboy. There are exclusive pictures at the site in the gallery with a few short paragraphs on the film (language is a bit colorful) and you can see him with other cast members, BTW in the Wire Image Photos from a few days before, he's the guy with the cowboy hat. Tom Hardy has previously worked in films such as 'Layer Cake', 'Marie Antoinette' and 'Scenes of a Sexual Nature'. Thanks Tom Hardy.org
Idris Elba upcoming films
July 27, 2007
What Are They Up To? Idris Elba of The Wire
Idris Elba who portrayed drug kingpin Russell "Stringer" Bell on HBO series The Wire, will be appearing in a number of upcoming features. Sure his character on The Wire has met his demise, but Elba will be appearing once again in a drug-themed plot, in the upcoming film American Gangster. This movie will be hitting the big screen on November 2nd and Idris will be appearing alongside Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Elba will also be seen in these upcoming films, a family drama film The Christmas, the remake of Prom Night (which opens April 11, 2008) and RocknRolla which is slated for release in 2008. Currently, Idris is busy filming in Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla who he'll be appearing as Mumbles and in The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency a movie based on Alexander McCall Smith's novel. Thanks Buddy TV
'RocknRolla' film status update
August 1, 2007
Post-production for 'RocknRolla'
There was an production update at Variety about Guy Ritchie's film RocknRolla, a few days ago it was posted the last day of filming was July 30, 2007, so this movie is now in post-production. Even with that posting, it was yesterday that the last day of principal photography was filmed. This film stars Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Mark Strong, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jeremy Piven, Toby Kebbell, Karel Roden with Guy Ritchie Director/Screenwriter. Thanks Variety
Jeremy Piven talks to MTV
August 15, 2007
Jeremy Piven Talks New Will Ferrell Flick, Possible 'Entourage' Movie
Jeremy Piven speaks with MTV on the set of his buddy Common's next music video about some projects he's involved with recently. The first project is exclusive news for MTV, it'll be a comedy film that Will Farrell and Adam McKay are producing called Don Ready and it'll probably shoot before next spring's impending film production strike. There's a bit more of a discussion about this film in the link, it's a good article and Piven does give an interesting quote. Some other productions he talks about are, his cameo for the clip 'Drive Me Wild', Jamie Foxx's Iraq war drama The Kingdom, upcoming episodes for Entourage which has also spawned recent talk of a feature film based on the tv show and the recently wrapped Guy Ritchie film RocknRolla. Here's what was said about the film, though it's a very short quote. Thanks MTV
Piven is a busy man these days with a Jamie Foxx Iraq war drama about to come out (" 'The Kingdom' will be out in September," he said — check out the trailer right here), and the recently wrapped "RocknRolla" ("Guy Ritchie is back and better than before") on its heels.
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