Variety is reporting that Idris Elba (The Jungle Book, Bastille Day) is to take the male lead in Molly’s Game, the directorial debut of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (Steve Jobs, The Newsroom). Jessica Chastain (The Martian, The Huntsman: Winter’s War) is also on board the film, with the actress set to play Molly Bloom, “a […]
DVD Review – Steve Jobs (2015)
Steve Jobs, 2015. Directed by Danny Boyle. Starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlberg, Jennifer Waterston. SYNOPSIS: A glimpse into the life of modern myth Steve Jobs, the controversial CEO of Apple, as he hashes out professional and personal conflicts right before the major product launches that shaped his career as […]
Jessica Chastain wanted for Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut Molly’s Game
According to The Wrap, Jessica Chastain has been offered the lead role in Molly’s Game, the upcoming directorial debut of Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Steve Jobs). The site reports that Chastain is yet to enter negotiations, having recently set up her own production company, but is said to […]
Aaron Sorkin to make directorial debut with Molly’s Game
Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Steve Jobs) is set to direct Molly’s Game, an adaptation of the memoir by Molly Bloom. Sorkin, who was originally only attached to pen the script, will make his directorial debut on the project, which tells the story of Bloom, a former athlete and […]
And the winners of the 73rd Golden Globes are…
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association never ceases to surprise and go against the grain. Only a select few categories in film lined up with the predictions of professional analysts, while all of television was completely out of left field. That’s not to say anything here isn’t well deserved. Except for The Martian anyway, which was […]
59th BFI London Film Festival Review – Steve Jobs (2015)
Steve Jobs, 2015 Directed by Danny Boyle Starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Katherine Waterston, Michael Stuhlberg and Jeff Daniels SYNOPSIS: Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint a portrait of […]
Cate Blanchett set to play Lucille Ball in new biopic from Aaron Sorkin
Cate Blanchett (Carol) is set to play legendary actress Lucille Ball in a new biopic to be written by Steve Jobs and The Newsroom scribe Aaron Sorkin, according to The Wrap. The film is set to be produced by Sony’s Escape Artists and is said to focus on Ball’s marriage to actor Desi Arnaz who […]
Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs will close the 59th BFI London Film Festival
The 59th BFI London Film Festival is just around the corner and today it has been announced that Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs is to close this year’s festival, which runs from October 7th to October 18th. SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Steve Jobs here The film, written by The Newsroom’s Aaron Sorkin, stars Michael […]
Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs biopic begins production, full cast announced
After some turbulent developments in the last few months with studios dropping out and cast members moving aside, it now seems that Danny Boyle’s new Steve Jobs biopic is ready for production, with the main cast finalised yesterday. The film is written by Aaron Sorkin (The Newsroom, The Social Network) based on the biography of […]
Michael Fassbender to play Steve Jobs in the Universal film, Natalie Portman also in talks
The Steve Jobs biopic, Jobs, has had quite a wild ride over the last month. In the latest turn of events, the film was picked up by Universal with Michael Fassbender now officially cast in the role of the legendary tech icon Steve Jobs. Last month, Sony Pictures was eyeing Seth Rogen to play Jobs’ […]
