Posts Tagged ‘Thomas Haden Church’

JOHN CARTER OF MARS Begins, Marks a Science-Fiction Milestone

Posted: January 15th, 2010 at 4:09 pm

Andrew Stanton has made quite a name for himself at Pixar, but his first endeavor in live action films begins today as his adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ beloved John Carter of Mars starts principal photography in London. Burroughs’ string of books, written in the early 20^th century, are collectively known as the “Barsoom” series and have inspired authors Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, and Robert A. Heinlein, while also having a heavy influence on Star Wars and Avatar.

Having already read the first in the series, A Princess of Mars, I have to say that there is much to be excited about as Burroughs brings an epic scale and an incredibly imagined world with resonating themes and lots of sword fighting. Joining the Academy Award-winning director is an all-star cast, including Taylor Kitsch as John Carter, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Polly Walker, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Bryan Cranston, and Daryl Sabara.

For the full press release, including a plot synopsis and the incredible team Stanton has assembled, hit the jump.

Bryan Cranston Joins Andrew Stanton’s JOHN CARTER OF MARS Starring Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins

Posted: January 13th, 2010 at 9:50 pm

Bryan Cranston, one of the best actors on TV on one of the best shows on TV, has signed on to co-star in Andrew Stanton’s (WALL-E) adaptation of John Carter of Mars.  Based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs series of sci-fi novels, the story follows John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), a Civil War soldier who is mysteriously transported to Mars.  Once there, he is caught in the middle of a war between various groups of Martians.  Heat Vision reports that Cranston will play a Civil War colonel who comes into conflict with Carter.  Unfortunately, that doesn’t sound like a very large role since I imagine most of the film will take place on some planet that is not ours.  The cast also includes Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton, Polly Walker, Thomas Haden Church, James Purefoy, Dominic West, and Mark Strong.

Cranston currently stars on Breaking Bad on AMC and won back-to-back Emmys for Best Actor in a Drama for his performance as mild-mannered meth kingpin Walter White.  It’s a must-watch show.  The first season is already on DVD, the second season will be available on DVD/Blu-ray on March 16th, and the third season premieres on March 21st.  You must catch up and then tune in.

Thomas Haden Church, James Purefoy, and Mark Strong Join JOHN CARTER OF MARS

Posted: September 29th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

While we knew back in June that Thomas Haden Church was joining the cast of Andrew Stanton’s “John Carter of Mars” although Church didn’t reveal what role he’d be playing.  Today, we not only have confirmation that Church is in the flick, but we now know the role.  We also know that he’ll be joined by James Purefoy and Mark Strong.  Hit the jump for details.

Thomas Haden Church Blasting Off to JOHN CARTER OF MARS

Posted: June 13th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

So I guess this whole “John Carter of Mars” movie may actually be happening.  With Pixar director Andrew Stanton helming his first live-action movie, yesterday we reported that Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins were coming on board and today Jeffrey Lyons interview on Reel Talk with Thomas Haden Church reveals that the talented actor is also coming on board.  He doesn’t elaborate what role he’d be playing (we know Kitsch is playing Carter and Collins is playing Dejah Thoris, heir to the Helium Kingdom) but knowing that Church is on board makes me even more excited for this flick.

Click here to watch the full interview.  Thanks to /Film for catching this.

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