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'Game Of Thrones' Actor Enters Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion'

Posted 2/13/12 3:59 pm EST by Jeremy Gordon in News, Radical

"Game of Thrones" is one of the best shows on TV right now, so it’s nice to see more of its actors getting real work. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who we know as Jaime Lannister, is the most recent Westerosi to find a part-time job.

Deadline reports that he’ll join the cast of "Oblivion," alongside Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough and Olga Kurylenko. It’s set to start filming in March; presumably, that means most of his parts for the second season of "Game of Thrones" have already been shot.

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Morgan Freeman Joins Tom Cruise In 'Oblivion'

Posted 2/10/12 11:14 am EST by Terri Schwartz in News, Radical

Joseph Kosinski's "Oblivion" just got a heck of a lot cooler. Up until this point, Tom Cruise had been the only big name involved in the project, with lesser-known actresses Olga Kurylenko and Andrea Riseborough joining the movie as its two female leads. Now new reports are saying that Morgan Freeman is lending his talents to the upcoming sci-fi flick as well.

Deadline broke the news, with Variety's Jeff Sneider later adding that Freeman will play a character named Malcolm Beech. He will apparently be portraying the leader of the human resistance on Earth in the post-apocalyptic movie.

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Hayley Atwell, Diane Kruger And Kate Beckinsale Vying For Lead In 'Horizons'

Posted 10/27/11 2:02 pm EST by Danica Davidson in News, Radical

Horizons

“Horizons,” a scifi tale taking place in a post-apocalyptic world, is having no trouble getting actors interested. Tom Cruise is already attached and Jessica Chastain of “The Help” has been cast, but there is still one other major part to be filled.

They need someone for the other female lead, and according to Deadline, it’s down to Hayley Atwell, Diane Kruger and Kate Beckinsale. Apparently the three headlining actresses will be reading this weekend, after which one will have to be chosen.

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Olivia Wilde Looks Towards Tom Cruise's 'Horizon'

Posted 8/26/11 2:14 pm EST by Sterling Wong in News, Radical

Olivia Wilde has had a summer of working with top leading men like Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Ryan Reynolds, and now she’s hoping to add Tom Cruise to her list of on-screen partners.

The "Cowboys & Aliens" actress is trying out for a role in Cruise’s upcoming project, the sci-fi extravaganza, “Horizon,” which was formerly titled "Oblivion," according to Variety.

There are two possible roles that Wilde could be auditioning for: the first is the character Julia, who is the fiancé of Cruise’s character, Jack; the second is the part of Victoria, Jack’s able assistant who’s his partner-in-crime on missions to a post-apocalyptic Earth. Going by the character descriptions, I’m hoping Wilde lands the role of Victoria – the girl’s got some ass kicking potential in her!

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Oscar-Winner Hilary Swank Hit By 'Shrapnel'

Posted 7/21/11 3:03 pm EST by Josh Wigler in News, Radical

Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank is about to hop into the thick of comic book movie madness, but she's not avoiding the flying shrapnel — she's running straight towards it.

Variety reports that Swank, who won Academy Awards for her devastating performances in "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby," is headed to Venus in an adaptation of Radical Publishing's sci-fi graphic novel series "Shrapnel."

Based on a trilogy penned by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, "Shrapnel" centers on a former Solar Alliance Marine who leads a revolution on Venus in the far future. Toby Wagstaff has been hired by Radical Pictures to adapt the project.

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Disney Picks Up 'Tron Legacy' Director's 'Oblivion' Graphic Novel

Posted 8/5/10 11:16 am EST by Blair Marnell in News, Radical

Obliviion Last year, Radical Publishing signed a deal with "Tron Legacy" director Joseph Kosinski to develop "Oblivion" as an illustrated novel in addition to picking up the movie rights. And while the project was initially signed without a studio attached, "Oblivion" has found a home in Hollywood.

Disney has snapped up the film rights to "Oblivion," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Reportedly, the studio was interested in keeping Kosinski "in the Disney fold" considering that he is directing the hotly anticipated "Tron Legacy," which will debut in December.

The report also indicates that the deal was "in the seven figures," which may make it one of the biggest rights deals of the year. Read More...

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Sam Raimi Attached To Direct 'Earp: Saints For Sinners'

Posted 7/20/10 10:01 am EST by Josh Wigler in News, Radical

Just because Sam Raimi has parted ways with the "Spider-Man" franchise doesn't mean the filmmaker is leaving comic books altogether. In fact, the director has just booked his next paneled page property.

Heat Vision reports that Raimi is attached to direct "Earp: Saints for Sinners," based on the Radical Publishing graphic novel of the same name. David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman at DreamWorks, Radical president Barry Levine and Star Road Entertainment's Josh Donen are serving as producers.

"Saint for Sinners" tells a reimagined version of Western icon Wyatt Earp, thrusting the gunslinger into a dystopian future where he routinely takes out the bad guys and hangs his hat in Las Vegas. The comic was created by Matt Cirulnick and David Manpearl, with Cirulnick also writing the film's screenplay. Read More...

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Sam Worthington Talks 'Patriots' And 'Damaged' Comics, Other Radical Projects

Posted 7/16/10 4:44 pm EST by Kara Warner in News, Radical

Sam Worthington has a lot more on his plate than just starring in history-making blockbusters and reboots. When MTV caught up with "Avatar" and "Clash of the Titans" star recently to talk about his foray into making comic books and graphic novels — via his comic book imprint Full Clip Productions, and Radical Publishing — we learned there's a lot more to the Aussie than we thought.

The first thing he told us was that he and his Full Clip partners, John Schwarz and Michael Schwarz, did not get into the comic book business to make comic book movies.

“There’s an indication that we’ve been writing comic books in order to kind of do these showcase vehicles [for movies]. That’s not the case at all – we’re not that arrogant or egotistical. We’re actually fans of comics, and I think primarily any creative endeavor has to be — you have to have a good story." Read More...

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Sam Worthington Uncertain How Faithful His 'Last Days Of American Crime' Adaptation Will Be

Posted 7/12/10 5:01 pm EST by Todd Gilchrist in News, Radical

In the past two years, Sam Worthington built a career for himself by taking starring roles in films that benefited from high-profile collaborators or familiar franchises, including "Terminator: Salvation," "Clash of the Titans," and of course, James Cameron’s longtime pet project "Avatar." But on Friday, Worthington told MTV News that he’s ready to get behind projects he has a part in creating.

Speaking at a press day for Full Clip Productions, the comic book imprint Worthington launched with his partners John Schwarz and Michael Schwarz, the actor said the increased participation only fuels his creativity.

“We come from a cottage industry whether we’re making graphic novels in Australia or short films or major movies,” he told MTV News. “You’re basically coming in from the get-go, and what that does is it gives you a bigger investment. We’re not in here as guns for hire or writing stuff that’s like a gravy train for young Samuel – that ain’t going to happen.” Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Rick Remender On 'The Last Days Of American Crime' Movie & Sam Worthington, Issue #2 Preview!

Posted 4/27/10 11:16 am EST by Rick Marshall in Hot Stuff, interviews, News, Preview, Radical

Way back in February 2009, we gave you the first, exclusive peek at Rick Remender's "The Last Days of American Crime," a gritty, noir-tinged heist story that hit shelves from Radical Publishing. Little did we know the story would soon end up in the hands of "Avatar" and "Clash of the Titans" star Sam Worthington, only to be optioned by the actor and his producing partner, Michael Schwarz, in November.

The series follows a dangerous sociopath named Kevin Cash (Worthington) as he assembles a team to pull off what could be the last great heist in American history. With the impending launch of a government-sponsored technology that will make it impossible for anyone to commit a crime just days away, Cash and his crew attempt to steal the machines that manage the nation's new form of currency.

The second issue of "American Crime" hits shelves this week, so we caught up with the writer to find out what's in store for the series, how he feels about Worthington coming on board, and the screenplay he's been working on for the film. Read More...

Tags Hot Stuff, interview, last days of american crime, Preview, rick remender

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