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Entries in Richard Linklater (3)

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12Aug2009

Zac Efron in 'Me and Orson Welles' trailer

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 1:27PM | By

Franck Tabouring

A first teaser trailer for Richard Linklater's upcoming drama "Me and Orson Welles" with Zac Efron and Claire Danes is now online, and you can check it out after the jump.

Set in 1937, the story centers on a high school student who happens upon the yet-to-open Mercury Theatre and is noticed by its mercurial founder, Orson Welles. The man lands a part in "Julius Caesar," the production that catapulted Welles to the top...

This is just a quick look at the flick, but let me tell you, I'm somewhat intrigued. I'm not the biggest Zac Efron fan, but I usually enjoy Linklater's films. This looks interesting.

Ben Chaplin, Eddie Marsan and Kelly Reilly co-star. "Me and Orson Welles" will hit theaters this fall.

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This and that in film news: Richard Linklater to direct 'Liars;' LaGravenese seeks 'Man and Wife'

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 1:02AM | By

Franck Tabouring

Here are some cool film news you really shouldn't miss on this July 28, 2009:

• Richard Linklater is in final negotiations to direct "Liars (A-E)" for Miramax. Emma Forrest wrote the script, which follows a woman who stumbles across lost items from her ex-boyfriends on her way to Barack Obama's inauguration. Kat Dennings is attached to play a supporting character. (Variety)

• Richard LaGravenese, director of the decent "Freedom Writers" and the horrible "P.S. I Love You," is in talks to write and direct "Man and Wife" for Universal. The love story centers on an immigrant's love for the U.S., accoring to Variety.

• Joe Morton, Daniella Alonso (pictured above) and John Fiore have signed on to star in Mark Heller's "The Mulberry Tree," Written by Louis Crugnali, the film centers on a convicted murderer seeking redemption via conversations with a young man. (The Hollywood Reporter)

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First stills from 'Me and Orson Welles' debut

Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 5:59PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Twitch today posted four stills from Richard Linklater's upcoming drama "Me and Orson Welles," which stars Zac Efron as a teenager whose life takes a drastic turn when he's cast in Orson Welles' stage production of "Julius Ceasar." You can check one of the pics above. Claire Danes, Kelly Reilly and Ben Chaplin co-star.

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