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29Jul2009

Ron Howard to direct Ludlum's 'Mosaic'

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 8:54PM | By

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is set to direct Universal Pictures' big-screen adaptation of Robert Ludlum's thriller "The Parsifal Mosaic."

Ludlum's espionage story follows a CIA operative who's convinced he witnessed the execution of his lover, a KGB double agent.

David Self, whose credits include "Thirteen Days," "Road to Perdition" and the upcoming horror flick "The Wolf Man," will write the screenplay.

Howard most recently directed "Angels & Demons." Universal is also currently developing Ludlum's "The Sigma Protocol."

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25Mar2009

Two new posters for 'Angels & Demons' debut!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 11:52AM | By

French Web site Filmsactu has posted two brand-new posters for Ron Howard's upcoming flick "Angels & Demons." Check them out after the jump.

Based on the novel by Dan Brown, the film follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) on his quest to interrupt a plot to destroy the Vatican. Also starring in the film are Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård, Ayelet Zurer and Thure Lindhart.

Tom Hanks looks pretty pissed on one of them, doesn't he? Looks like a "I've had it with this job" expression. Anyway, "Demons" opens May 15, 2009.

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30Oct2008

Trailer radar: 'Angels & Demons'

Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 1:33PM | By

Just two days ago we posted one of the first stills from Ron Howard's upcoming "Angels & Demons," and today we've got the first teaser trailer for you right after the jump.

Based on the novel by Dan Brown, the film follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) on his quest to interrupt a plot by the Illuminati to destroy the Vatican.

Also starring in the anticipated film are Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård, Ayelet Zurer and Thure Lindhart. The film opens everywhere May 15, 2009.

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23Aug2008

Watch the captivating 'Frost/Nixon' trailer

Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:53PM | By

Universal recently released this highly engaging trailer for Ron Howard's upcoming drama "Frost/Nixon," which chronicles the post-Watergate confrontations between Richard Nixon (played by Frank Langella) and British television presenter David Frost (Michael Sheen). Peter Morgan ("The Queen") wrote the screenplay based on his own play. Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell and Oliver Platt co-star.

In case you didn't immediately recognize him as Frost, Sheen also delivered the captivating performance as Tony Blair in Stephen Frears' "The Queen." Enjoy the trailer above. It really looks like an interesting project with a bunch of solid acting. We'll see when the flick opens in limited release Dec. 5, 2008.