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Warner Bros has premiered two character posters for Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. The posters feature Robert Downey Jr as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson, and the taglines: “Nothing Escapes Him” and “Crime Will Pay”. Maybe they shoulda said “Not Your Father’s Sherlock Holmes”… oh wait, another film already took that slogan this summer. Check out both posters after the jump.
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Posted on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 by David Chen
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Warner Bros has released the trailer for Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. The film stars Robert Downey Jr as the title character, in fresh new take on the popular mystery novels. Jude Law co-stars as Dr. John Watson, Rachel McAdams plays Holmes’ love-interest, “the deceptive” Irene Adler. And Mark Strong plays the film’s villain Lord Blackwood, an industrialist who “holds sway over a cult of dark-arts practitioners and claims to possess supernatural powers, is linked to a series of murders.”
The film’s Pirates-esque action-comedy tone is front and center in the new trailer, as is Ritchie’s signature style with dutch angles and Fight Night-like slow-motion bare-knuckle bouts. Check out the trailer after the jump and leave your thoughts below!
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ShoWest: Sherlock Holmes is Funny? Linda Hamilton Appears in Terminator Salvation!
Posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 by Peter Sciretta
A trailer for Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Homes premiered this morning at ShoWest. This is definitely not the Sherlock Holmes you’ve ever seen before. I was surprised at how comical the footage was. It felt a little like the humor of Disney’s Pirates of the Carribbean films. Fans of Ritchie might be interested to know that the director’s stylish cinematography was definitely intact. During a sequence showing the barenuckle pitfight, Holmes’ punches are executed in a slow motion style reminiscent of the video game Fight Night. And while the film isn’t set in modern day, the trailer had a very contemporary in-you-face edit. Of course, I’m not sure if this was just a trailer cut for ShoWest, or if it might be an early version of the actual theatrical trailer. Some people commented on Robert Downey Jr’s accent, which wasn’t too believable, but I’m sure in the context of the movie it won’t really matter.
The presentation also included extended trailers for The Hangover, Terminator Salvation and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I’ve seen so much of Terminator between the various roadshows, on set sizzle reel, and comic con presentation, but I’m still impressed every new pass. The most notable thing about the new extended trailer is a shot of either John Connor or young Kyle Reese holding a photo, THE photo, of Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor from Terminator.
Before presenting the trailer for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Warner Bros head Alan Horn joked that he hopes fans can forgive him for moving the film to July, and that “we got a few emails about that one.” The footage was incredible, as is to be expected. A lot of really cool visuals which I won’t even attempt to disservice by describing.
As the keynote began, Horn made another funny joke. He noted that the large auditorium was very full, and that if every person in the room had paid $10 to see Watchmen, the film might have performed better. I’m paraphrasing, of course, but it was pretty funny. But I’m surprised that he would make that joke.
Sherlock Holmes Teaser Poster Premieres at ShoWest
Posted on Saturday, March 28th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta
While at ShoWest, LatinoReview has snapped a shot of the teaser poster for Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, which stars Robert Downey Jr. I’m sure it is just a promotional concept, and the theatrical edition may be different. I was able to clean up the poster a little (reflection removal and reframed perspective) but you’ll have to head on over to LR to check out the snapshot in larger resolution.
They also have a shot of Fox Searchlight’s final poster for (500) Days of Summer, which was one of the posters that was included in the /Film reader poll last month. We’ll be heading to Las Vegas on Monday to join in on the ShoWest festivities, so look out for our coverage.
Mark Strong Reveals Sherlock Holmes Secrets
Posted on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 by Brendon Connelly
Total Film have interviewed Mark Strong for their latest issue and he’s been happy enough to discuss not only his naughty, naughty character in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, but also how the film will climax.
Strong’s villainous role is as Lord Blackwood, a Satanist who uses fear to manipulate and grasp power in a fashion not entirely dissimilar to that practiced by Alastair Crowley. Strong says of the scowly bad boy:
There’s a touch of Dracula about him. He needed to have an element of showmanship about him by virtue of the fact that he’s trying to persuade everyone around him that he’s so in league with the Devil that he’s able to conquer death. I just wanted to make him an equal adversary of Sherlock Holmes.
After the break are spoilers on the film’s final action scene. Click at your own peril.
Will You See Christopher Nolan’s Next Film or Thor? The Final Harry Potter or The Avengers?
Posted on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta
Warner Bros has announced a bunch of new release dates, including dates for the following films: Green Lantern, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch, Jonah Hex, Christopher Nolan’s Inception, Clash of the Titans and a new date for Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. The big shocker is that Warner Bros has decided to go head to head with two of Marvel’s big comic book adaptations. So the question is — will you see the next film from Christopher Nolan or Thor? The final Harry Potter film or The Avengers?
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Sherlock Holmes Reshoots and Madonna New Moon Music
Posted on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 by Brendon Connelly
Editors Update: Warner Bros has contacted us and assures us that the reshoots claim is completely “untrue”. The original story can still be read below.
Two new rumors allow contrasting voyeuristic peeks into the divergent careers of Guy Ritchie and Madonna or, for those of us who don’t subscribe to Heat or People Magazine, constitute a double hit of talking points that take in both New Moon and Sherlock Holmes.
A wisp of gossip began circulating yesterday that acclaimed actress and popular movie star Madonna Ciccone was going to appear in the Twilight Sequel, New Moon. I imagine what purchase this tall story might have taken upon the internet is seeded in the circumstance of Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary having a role as a producer on the film. Unsurprisingly, EW’s Hollywood Insider quickly got a denial from Summit Entertainment - but there was an extra twist.
USA Today has the first photo from Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes which features all three lead characters - Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock Holmes and Rachel McAdams as “the deceptive” Irene Adler. I would point you toward USA Today’s article for more info on the film, but it’s mostly about Downey’s Oscar thoughts (which to me were not too interesting). They do reveal that the film is aiming for a PG-13 rating, which I haven’t seen before in print (I’m sure it probably has).
In the last couple months we’ve brought you on set paparazzi photos of the cast, but now Warner Bros has released the first two official photos from Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. The photo above features Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock, alongside Holmes’ trusted colleague Dr. Watson, played by Jude Law. The photo below features a bloodied, shirtless Holmes in some king of fighting arena. Anthony Peckham’s script is based on a mixture of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tales and the Lionel Wigram comic book adaptation which presents a more active version of the famous detective. And for Warner Bros to choose this photo as one of the first photos to release is making a statement - this is not your father’s Sherlock Holmes.
Rachel McAdams costars as Irene Adler, Sherlock’s love interest, and Mark Strong is on board to play the villain Blackwood. Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson are sent on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
Guy Ritchie’s Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels on Hulu
Posted on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 by Peter Sciretta
US Readers can now watch Guy Ritchie’s debut film Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels for FREE on Hulu. Enjoy.
Here is a bit of trivia from IMDb: Lock Stock is the film debut of both Jason Statham and Vinnie Jones (who was famously released from prison on the first day of filming). Ray Winstone was originally offered the role of Hatchet Harry. The football commentary in the pub mentions both writer/director, Guy Ritchie, and producer, Matthew Vaughn, as players. Vaughn later has a cameo in the cilm as the yuppie dragged out of the car by Dog. The F-word is used times in the film.
Feel free the discuss the film in the comments below.
Rumor Killer: Paris Hilton NOT in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes
Posted on Monday, October 20th, 2008 by Peter Sciretta
Could Paris Hilton have a role in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes? UK Gossip magazines (we can’t find the initial source) are reporting that Hilton spoke to the director when she visited his London pub The Punchbowl. Hilton was quoted as saying: “I had a few words with Guy. He could be offering me a role in his new ‘Sherlock Holmes’ movie.”
Yeah, even if this news item came from a more reliable source than the British tabloids, it sounds more like Hilton’s wishful thinking than a confirmation. As much as I didn’t like Ritchie’s last few films, I have faith that the director would not have such a lapse in judgement. But then again, he did marry Madonna and make Swept Away. But for now, I’m marking this rumor DEBUNKED.
