Lana Wachowski directing Channing Tatum on set of Jupiter Ascending (Raw Video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3jNWPHGpYY
Jupiter Ascending: On location with The Wachowski's and Channing Tatum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbIFxVb9zrU
Channing Tatum flying on set of Jupiter Ascending (Raw Video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrPMRJwCkys
John Toll is working long hours on Jupiter Ascending, directed and written by the Andy and Lana Wachowski. Toll and Frank Griebe has photographed their previous film, Cloud Atlas. Toll is reportedly in Chicago prepping the second leg of the shoot, which begins July 15. The film is Toll’s second foray into digital cinematography for features, the first being Iron Man 3: Revealing the Mandarin. Toll used Arri Alexas and Codex Recorders on both films. He says the film is a mix of present-day, reality-based material — that’s the Chicago part of the shoot — and interplanetary science fiction. “I can’t describe it any further, but it’s an interesting story, full of interesting challenges,” he says. “The Wachowskis are very interesting, incredibly creative people.”
Yeah, it's the first time I'm following news for a film this closely. It takes 5 minutes tops to search for news in the last 24 hours, read and post them here, so I enjoy doing it.Originally Posted by Magic Mushroom
I like how you're providing us with every tidbit of news, angular graphics.
Man, I was so hoping they had something ready for Comic Con. Perhaps they still do.
Well, for one the quality of their films (which I don't consider bad at all) is not something that really troubles the producers only their box office performance.I dunno how these guys keep getting money. They haven't made a good movie since Matrix Reloaded. Cloud Atlas wasnt too bad either. I really hope this is good.
Speed Racer is indeed great. They didn't direct V though. Since Reloaded they only made three movies. This is easily their biggest one in terms of budget though. I hope it's their new Matrix (perhaps without sequels).Originally Posted by Can Crusher
Speed Racer is a great movie, and V for Vendetta was pretty cool. Better than Watchmen.
Well, Captain America had footage after less than a month of shooting, I believe. I guess they could have something from the London shoot. Or just a teaser, like WB did with Godzilla last year.Originally Posted by angular graphics
But is it even possible to show footage at Comic Con since they are still shooting the other half or 1/3 of the film (I would guess) and are probably busy with that? Has this ever been done before? Or how frequently is it being done?
Oh i forgot these guys made V for Vendetta that was a good movie. I guess it makes sense. Hopefully this one does good.Originally Posted by angular graphics
Well, for one the quality of their films (which I don't consider bad at all) is not something that really troubles the producers only their box office performance.
Looking at their track record beginning with The Matrix:
- The Matrix Trilogy did really great in Theaters & Home Video
- V for Vendetta did decently
- Speed Racer bombed
- Ninja Assassin at the very least made its money back on DVD/BR due to strong DVD sales (but the Wachowskis acted as producers only anyway)
- Cloud Atlas, wasn't financed by WB for the most part. Of its $100+ M budget, about $20M came from WB, the rest was from independent investors all over the world plus the Wachowskis own money, because WB didn't believe that the movie would be a success (and they were right). Has WB made their money back? Maybe not, but I would think the fact they didn't believe in the movie in the first place and they didn't spend much on it would make them feel validated in a way.
So as far as Hollywood is concerned their big bomba was Speed Racer only.
So I would imagine that when the Wachowskis approached WB with a concept of a PG-13 (likely) film with a plot vaguely resembling The Matrix (Jupiter is the chosen one), belonging to the scifi/action genre which they haven't really revisited since Revolutions and with the promise of developing never before seen visual effects that would be as innovative as Bullet Time came to be, the producers would probably think there's a legitimate chance for the film to do great in the box office. Also the early report that leaked the plot premise revealed it's planned as the first film in a trilogy.. so +1 reason for WB to invest in it hoping to replicate The Matrix trilogy's success.
I second that emotion.Originally Posted by Tokubetsu
It's the Wachowskis so I love it unconditionally already.
But you are beautiful Tuppence :PShe’s just finished filming her first blockbuster sci-fi thriller, Jupiter Ascending, opposite A-lister Mila Kunis.
Was it daunting working with Kunis, who has a reputation for throwing the odd strop? ‘I got on really well with her. The day before filming one of the scenes she was voted the world’s sexiest woman, which must be a lot of pressure.
'There were always paparazzi around, and Ashton Kutcher came to visit a lot. But she’s so comfortable in that studio environment – she’s been doing it for so many years – it made me feel more comfortable and relaxed. She was a really nice lady and it made a huge difference having someone who was that easy to be with.’
With her willowy 5ft 7in frame and an alabaster complexion that’s almost translucent, Tuppence is a striking girl, but scoffs at any suggestion she’s beautiful. ‘Absolutely not,’ she says. ‘It’s funny hearing that because I was only today talking about my bad skin when I was younger. I still get it occasionally. I used to be self-conscious about it and every time it comes back I’m devastated. I had prosthetics for Jupiter Ascending which made it flare up.
‘I’m tall now but when I was younger I used to tower above everyone – I still feel conscious of that. You carry these things with you from when you were younger and I still see them when I look in the mirror. I don’t think, as an actress, you want to be beautiful. It’s actually a disadvantage because that’s not where all the interesting parts lie.
That's cool!Perhaps the most peculiar thing about her is her eyes, which thanks to a rare medical phenomenon change colour of their own accord. Today her hair is dyed a straw colour, and her eyes are ‘a sort of yellow’, but can be hazel or green.
cinemateaser.com: Since you mention it, love is a central theme of your respective movies ... And he is again in CLOUD ATLAS. In your opinion, is this your romance that you close all three?
AW: People keep telling us that the common point between our films, this is revolution. While I agree with you that this is love. You take the victory on this point! (Laughter.)
cinemateaser.com: Reading the book and how it enhances the feeling of love, we can only say that you were made to adapt ...
TT: I think it's great that you've seen this common point between all of us, because love defines our relationship. I loved early films of Andy and Lana from BOUND and up SPEED RACER, who had the desire to open the public's mind to different types of narrative and attack all the stylistic conventions. And the central force of the narrative is the human connection. For once, this is not a dysfunctional family.
LW: It's true that love us together: we love each other films. Then we met and appreciated. Then we discovered that book we all loved ... The novel itself explores how you love blossoms, but also how, through art, you may grow. So we thought it was appropriate for us to adapt three "Cloud Atlas." Somehow, if you look at our careers, CLOUD ATLAS is the sum of all previous respective movies: SPEED RACER deconstructed narrative conventions, THE PRINCESS AND THE WARRIOR confronted sense and nonsense, the MATRIX trilogy opposed the free will and the deprivation of choice ...
The Warner Bros feature “Jupiter Ascending” is a science fiction thriller starring Channing Tatum and is directed by Chicagoans Andy and Lana Wachowski, creators of the “Matrix” films and more recently “Cloud Atlas.” Filming in Chicago began this weekend and continues through the end of August.
Warner Bros estimates that “Jupiter Ascending” will generate $24 million in local jobs and economic development.
This Gold Coast home will be used for scenes with Mila, who’s been spotted around town with beau Ashton Kutcher.
Yessssssssss!!GQ: What else are you working on?
Douglas Booth: At the end of last year, I finished Darren Aronofsky's next film, Noah. It was an amazing job; it's going to be an epic and Darren is such a talented filmmaker. I just finished Jupiter Ascending—the Wachowskis, they're directing it. This is their return to sort of more Matrix-y fare, a cross between Star Wars and The Matrix.
i know rightOriginally Posted by Tesseract
i just you know, i don't know dawgs, this shit sounds stupid.
They are, as Speed Racer is an underappreciated gem and Bound is plain great.I'm torn about whether the Wachowskis are good filmmakers:
There's the Matrix (amazing and weirdly perfect), but then there's the sequels (much less great, and very much imperfect)
There's the failure that is Cloud Atlas, but then it was basically unfilmable. What they produced looked great, the actors were good to excellent, but there simply isn't enough time (even in 3 hours) to give the stories the time they need to hold some emotional weight. Felt like a disjointed but beautiful highlights reel. Or maybe a really extended-length trailer for the book.
Meh."Working with them [The Wachowskis] was incredible. They have an extraordinary and get on the set every day and enter into their imagination, in their mind, try to enter the world who were immaginanbdo, it was a nice experience. The script and the film I can not say anything yet: we are still running and I do not mean things that is up to them to say."
According to permits distributed by the production company, the upcoming Sci-Fi movie, Jupiter Ascending, starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kiunis, will be filming on the Lake Street Bridge in Chicago all day today.
The shoot will include “precision stunt driving, pyrotechnics, and a helicopter.”
Keep in mind that can mean a cross between the Phantom Menace and Revolutions.Originally Posted by angular graphics
Yessssssssss!!Douglas Booth: At the end of last year, I finished Darren Aronofsky's next film, Noah. It was an amazing job; it's going to be an epic and Darren is such a talented filmmaker. I just finished Jupiter Ascending—the Wachowskis, they're directing it. This is their return to sort of more Matrix-y fare, a cross between Star Wars and The Matrix.
SpinningBirdKick confirms; you better not like this movie unless you enjoy being called a bullshit-lover nerd.Originally Posted by SpinningBirdKick
Meh.
Another dollop of emperor's new clothes bullshit just like the Matrix.
The nerds will no doubt lap it up regardless.
I don't think that's even possible XDKeep in mind that can mean a cross between the Phantom Menace and Revolutions.
I loved Cloud Atlas though, so I hope that isn't the case.
Better pictures:Originally Posted by angular graphics
Tatum is rollerblading carrying Mila:
Why is Lana wearing shades? Could it be they are 3D glasses since she is watching something on the monitor? Maybe the sequence was shot in 3D? I don't know much about 3D so correct me if I'm way off.
I understand if you have issue with their work but The Matrix is a genuinely fantastic film. It still holds up today and even from a scripting point of view is a classic example of 'the hero journey' that still feels fresh and original.Originally Posted by SpinningBirdKick
Meh.
Another dollop of emperor's new clothes bullshit just like the Matrix.
The nerds will no doubt lap it up regardless.
I believe he's a human/wolf (?) hybrid sent to kill Kunis' character.What's up with Tatum's pointy elvish ears in that pic? Is he playing a non human character ? He looks pretty cool. Kunis looks bored
Originally Posted by SolidusDave
What's up with that??
A couple of months ago when it was locked I asked a mod and they told me:Yeah, why was the Cloud Atlas thread closed?
To me it makes no sense to lock it ~10 days after the release of Blu-ray (as it happened), but I don't really visit the OT side of gaf often, so maybe there's some rule or something that I don't know of.Yeah, the thread is over 6 months old, and was locked with a bunch of other old movie threads which continue to be bumped. I think it would probably be helpful if someone made a LTTP thread for Cloud Atlas the next time they want to talk about it. Makes more sense.
The "bad" guys of the movie that send Tatum to Kunis are people from other worlds (planets?) but they are described as human/animal hybrids. Tatum is half-wolf. Also half-albino actually. Tuppence Middleton also mentioned she had prosthetics applied on her as well and she too plays "a girl from another world". Also they cast some dwarves. Finally some "droids"? (Star Wars type of droids?)What's up with Tatum's pointy elvish ears in that pic? Is he playing a non human character ? He looks pretty cool. Kunis looks bored
Scenes from "Jupiter Ascending" are being filmed at Aux Sable School on Windspring Parkway, which is near Plainfield.
If you've ever wanted to get an in-person look at a Hollywood movie star, today may be your chance.
Multiple sources, including WJOL-AM (1340), are reporting that scenes are being filmed at Aux Sable School in Joliet for a film called "Jupiter Ascending," and that stars Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis are on the set.
Patch is still trying to pin down more details, and will be going out to the school, which is located at 2001 Windspring Parkway. The school is located in Joliet, but has a Plainfield mailing address and is part of Plainfield School District 202.
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