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Entries in Aaron Johnson (7)

Tuesday
10Nov2009

'Kick-Ass' teaser trailer arrives, delivers!

DateTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:57PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The first teaser trailer for Matthew Vaughn's upcoming superhero action comedy "Kick-Ass" has hit the Web, and although it doesn't show us too much, it sure gets me even more excited about the film.

The film follows a boring high school student (played by Aaron Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

The whole thing is based on the comics by Mark Millar, and this first teaser delivers some decent laughs. Okay, it takes a while until it really introduces its story, but it sure made me curious enough.

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Wednesday
16Sep2009

'Kick-Ass' sequel almost ready to go?

DateWednesday, September 16, 2009 at 8:04PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Matthew Vaughn's upcoming "Kick-Ass," which is based on the comic book series by Mark Millar, won't hit theaters until April 16, 2009, but one guy is already talking about a sequel to the anticipated action comedy.

Who? Well, the comic book's creator himself. Millar recently said a sequel would happen within the next two years, and now he tells MTV the story is coming together as well.

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Monday
12Jan2009

Daily news dose: Focus Features sets release dates; Claude Berri dead at 74

DateMonday, January 12, 2009 at 7:56PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Here's your dose of quick news bits for Jan. 12, 2009...

• Focus Features today announced a bunch of release dates for some of their 2009 films. For starters, Rob Marshall's musical "Nine" will open Nov. 25. Joel and Ethan Coen's "A Serious Man" will open in limited release Oct. 2, while Mikael Håfström's John Cusack vehicle "Shanghai" is set for Sept. 4. Sam Mendes' comedy "Away We Go" will start June 5.

• Legendary French filmmaker Claude Berri died Monday in Paris. He was 74. Some of Berri's notable directing efforts include "Germinal," "Jean de Florette" and "Lucie Aubrac." He also established a fabulous career as producer, developing successful films such as "Welcome to the Sticks" and "The Secret of the Grain." He will be greatly missed. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• The folks at Bloody-Disgusting today landed some "Scream 4" news. Although none of this has been confirmed yet, Kevin Williamson is apparently on board to write a draft. Also, Wes Craven may return to helm the fourth film in the series, which will be a younger version. Finally, rumor is David Arquette, Courtney Cox and Neve Campbell may be offered cameos in the sequel.

• Kristin Scott Thomas and Anne-Marie Duff have signed on to star in Sam Taylor-Wood's "Nowhere Boy," a film about John Lennon's early years. Aaron Johnson stars as Lennon, while Thomas playshis Aunt Mimi. Duff is on board as his mother. Matt Greenhalgh wrote the script. (Variety)

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Wednesday
10Dec2008

Christopher Mintz-Plasse in 'Kick-Ass' pic

DateWednesday, December 10, 2008 at 6:59PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

This is one I am looking forward to: Matthew Vaughn's upcoming "Kick-Ass," which is based on the comic book series by Mark Millar.

The folks over at AICN recently posted a brand-new still from the flick, which is currently shooting. Check out one part on the left, and the other right after the jump.

"Kick-Ass" tells the violent story of a boring high school student (played by Aaron Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

On the left, you can see Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Red Mist, who tries to uncover the real identity of Kick-Ass. To view the full picture, click right here.

Also starring are Nicholas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Chloe Moretz. Watch for "Kick-Ass" in theaters sometimenext year.

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Sunday
16Nov2008

New 'Kick-Ass' images surface online

DateSunday, November 16, 2008 at 8:20AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Do you already have the "Kick-Ass" fever? Newsarama recently posted two brand-new images from the set of Matthew Vaughn's comic book adaptation, which is currently shooting.

Created by Mark Millar, "Kick-Ass" tells the violent story of a boring high school student (played by Aaton Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

Also on board of this big-screen version are Nicholas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

Most of the major studios refused to develop the project because of the comic’s excessive violence, which is why Vaughn raised the budget for the flick himself. Vaughn previously directed “Layer Cake” and “Stardust.”

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Tuesday
07Oct2008

New set pics show ‘Kick-Ass’ in costume

DateTuesday, October 7, 2008 at 8:41AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The folks over at Slash Film just posted new photos from the set of Matthew Vaughn’s comic book adaptation “Kick-Ass.”

Although the pic above gives you a good idea of what Kick-Ass’ costume looks like, the person you see is not main actor Aaron Johnson. Apparently it’s one of his stunt doubles.

As you may already know, the story of “Kick-Ass” centers on a boring high school student (Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

Also starring are Nicholas Cage and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Click here to se more of those set pictures.

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Friday
22Aug2008

Nicholas Cage gears up to ‘Kick-Ass’

DateFriday, August 22, 2008 at 7:15PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Nicholas Cage is the latest to join the cast of “Kick-Ass,” Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming adaptation of Mark Millar’s violent comic book, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Aaron Johnson and Lyndsy Fonseca also boarded the project.

The story centers on a boring high school student (Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique. Cage stars as an ex-cop who struggles to bring down a local druglord.

Also on board is “Superbad” star Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who plays the aggressive son of a mobster who tries to uncover Kick-Ass’ identity.

Most of the major studios refused to develop the project because of the comic’s excessive violence, which is why Vaughn raised the budget for the flick himself.

Vaughn previously directed “Layer Cake” and “Stardust.” Cage most recently starred in “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” He will next be seen in Oxide and Danny Pang’s action thriller “Bangkok Dangerous.”

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