MUMBAI: Integrated media and entertainment company PVR Limited is all set to bring adventure-drama multi-starrer ‘Cloud Atlas‘ to the big screen in India. The film stars Tom Hanks and Halle Berry in the lead along with Hugh Grant, Susan Sarandon, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D‘Arcy, Zhou Xun, Keith David and David Gyasi.
The film is set for an October release in the US and India. Cloud Atlas is an adaptation of the eponymous 2004 novel by David Mitchell. The movie has been written and directed by Lana Wachowski and Andy Wachowski along with Tom Tykwer.
Cloud Atlas is a story of humankind in which the actions and consequences of everyone‘s lives impact one another throughout the past, present and future. This is exemplified in its caption ‘Everything is connected‘. The film shows how one soul is shaped, across lifetimes, from a murderer into a saviour and a single act of kindness ripples out for centuries to inspire a revolution. Each member of the ensemble appears in multiple roles as the story moves through time.
PVR Pictures president Kamal Gianchandani said, “Cloud Atlas boasts of a great ensemble cast consisting of Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Susan Sarandon, Hugo Weaving and many others which almost guarantees a great experience in itself. This is one of the most awaited Hollywood movies of this year and PVR is proud to be at the forefront in bringing great cinema, much like Cloud Atlas, from the world over to India. We are positive the Indian audience will appreciate this offering as they have done in the past.”
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Tom Hanks starrer Cloud Atlas to hit theatres in October ’12
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Ben Whishaw is fourth to reprise character Q in latest Bond film
MUMBAI: Producers of the 23rd James Bond adventure Skyfall Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have confirmed that the character of Q will be making a welcome return to the Bond franchise. The role will be played by Ben Whishaw.
Said the producers, “It‘s a real thrill to confirm the return of Q in Skyfall played by the enormously talented Ben Whishaw. We are delighted to have this beloved character back in the series.”
With his inclusion, Whishaw becomes the fourth actor to play Bond‘s quartermaster affectionately known as Q. The role has been earlier reprised by Peter Burton as Major Boothroyd in Dr. No, followed by Desmond Llewelyn (in 17 Bond films between 1963-1999), and John Cleese (who appeared as Q‘s assistant R in The World is Not Enough. He was later promoted to Q in Die Another Day).
In Skyfall, Bond‘s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Whishaw will be seen later this year in Cloud Atlas alongside an all-star cast including Tom Hanks, Jim Sturgess and Halle Berry, and in the BBC‘s Richard II. He will also be seen in the second series of The Hour for BBC in which he stars opposite Dominic West and Romola Garai. -
PVR to release One Day on 9 September
MUMBAI: PVR Pictures will release Lone Scherfig’s Anne Hathaway-starrer One Day on 9 September throughout the country. The film has been adapted for the screen by David Nicholls from his novel One Day.
One Day revolves around Emma Morley (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess). After spending the night together on the night of their college graduation, Emma and Dexter are shown each year on the same date to see where they are in their lives. They are sometimes together, sometimes not, on that day.
Together and apart, Dex and Em maintain their friendship and also fight, live with hopes and missed opportunities. Somewhere along their journey, these two people realise that what they are searching and hoping for has been there with them all along. As the true meaning of that one day back in 1988 is revealed, they come to terms with the nature of love and life itself.
The romantic-drama has been receiving great reviews and is critically acclaimed across the world.