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Entries in Shawn Levy (13)

Wednesday
30Sep2009

Hugh Jackman ready to box in 'Real Steel'

DateWednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:12PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman, star of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and "Australia," is in talks to play the lead character in Shawn Levy's upcoming futuristic robot boxing movie "Real Steel," which DreamWorks is developing.

Set in the future, the film focuses on a world in which human boxing is forbidden. Instead, big humanoid robots step in to take over the sport. Variety says Jackman will play a man who finds a talented robot boxer.

John Gatins, the man behind "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story" and "Coach Carter," is rewriting the most recent draft. Dan Gilroy and Les Bohem worked on previous drafts. Levy is working on the script as well.

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Wednesday
16Sep2009

Shawn Levy to direct 'Real Steel' for DreamWorks

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

Shawn Levy

"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" director Shawn Levy is set to helm DreamWorks' upcoming "Real Steel," a futuristic robot boxing movie Peter Berg was supposed to direct. With Berg out, Levy will now take a stab at it.

Set in the future, the film focuses on a world in which human boxing is forbidden. Instead, big humanoid robots step in to take over the sport. The flick follows a father and his troubled son, who decide to train one heck of an awesome fighter.

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Monday
15Jun2009

Steve Carell and Tina Fey on 'Date Night' set

DateMonday, June 15, 2009 at 12:31AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Steve Carell and Tina Fey on set for Date Night

Steve Carell and Tina Fey are out on a "Date Night," as you can see in these pictures. Actually, they're set pics from Shawn Levy's upcoming comedy, which is currently shooting.

In the film written by Josh Klausner, a married couple (Carell and Fey) discovers their usual date night goes beyond dinner and a movie.

Also starring is Mark Wahlberg, who plays a security expert flirting with Fey's character. James Franco plays as a dumb criminal. The film also stars Leighton Meester, Common, Taraji P. Henson and Kristen Wiig.

A release date is set for April 9, 2010. Click here for many more pics from the set.

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Friday
22May2009

Movie Review: “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”

DateFriday, May 22, 2009 at 10:40PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: May 22, 2009

The players: Director: Shawn Levy, Writers: Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Hank Azaria, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan

Facts of interest: Shawn Levy also directed "Night at the Museum" and "Cheaper by the Dozen."

The plot: This time, Ben Stiller heads to the Smithsonian, where he has to rescue his pals from the hands of an evil Egyptian leader.

Our quick thoughts: Having two monkeys repeatedly slap Ben Stiller is not exactly my idea of great humor, but that’s exactly what you get in Shawn Levy’s “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” an unnecessary sequel that I cannot help but count among the most boring films I’ve seen so far this year.

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Friday
22May2009

'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' web reviews

DateFriday, May 22, 2009 at 9:47AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Ben Stiller and Amy Adams in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Shawn Levy returns with "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," which follows Ben Stiller as he embarks on a new mission at the Smithsonian. The cast also includes Owen Wilson, Amy Adams, Robin Williams, Bill Hader, and Ricky Gervais, and here is what the Web's critics have to say about the film:

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "This sequel doesn't really feel like it has any real story, just a lame excuse to put Stiller back in the same situation again and having him run around a national institution like it was a toy store."

• CinemaBlend's Katey Rich: "So take your kids, enjoy the zooming action and the slightly nerdy reverence for the past, and try not to think about what this delightful concept might have been in the hands of a tighter, more aware director."

• Cinematical's Eric D. Snider: "You know how it goes: the plot is inane, but a lot of the dialogue makes you laugh."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "The film has pretty colors, loud noises and a little monkey. I mean, what more could a kid want from a film?"

• Brian Orndorf at BrianOrndorf.com: "While only showing minimal overall improvement over the preceding museum adventure, 'Battle of the Smithsonian' at least finds a suitable resuscitation of the core concept.

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Monday
13Apr2009

Mark Wahlberg, James Franco have 'Date Night'

DateMonday, April 13, 2009 at 2:56PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Marj Wahlberg plays the hero in Max Payne

The cast for Shawn Levy’s upcoming comedy "Date Night" is looking pretty delicious at the moment, with Mark Wahlberg and James Franco being the latest to join Steve Carell and Tina Fey. According to Variety, Leighton Meester, Common, Taraji P. Henson and the hilarious Kristen Wiig are also on board.

In the film written by Josh Klausner, a married couple (Carell and Fey) discovers their usual date night goes beyond dinner and a movie. Wahlberg plays a securities expert flirting with Fey's character. Franco stars as a dumb criminal. Furthermore, the trade said Wiig plays Fey's best friend, with Common portarying a villain and Henson playing a cop.

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Saturday
24Jan2009

Daily news dose: Shawn Levy to develop 'How to Talk to Girls;' Fincher's 'Torso' not happening?

DateSaturday, January 24, 2009 at 9:59AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Here's your dose of quick news bits for Jan. 24, 2008...

• Shawn Levy is set to produce (and maybe direct) the big-screen adaptation of 9-year-old Alec Greven's advice guide "How to Talk to Girls." "The intention is to make a warmhearted comedy, with a tone reminiscent of 'Big,'" Levy told Variety.

• David Fincher's "Torso" project may not happen at Paramount. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the studio failed to extend the rights option, which obviously sucks big time. However: "While the studio still owns Kruger's screenplay, it is in discussions potentially to strike a new option agreement with the comic's writers, to whom the rights reverted." Let's hope this works out!

• Anchor Bay has acquired the North American and Australian distribution rights to "Spread," a David Mackenzie-directed comedy starring Ashton Kutcher and Anne Heche. The actor stars as a womanizer who meets his match in a local waitress. Kutcher co-produced the project. (Variety)

• Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the domestic distribution rights to Duncan Jones' sci-fi thriller "Moon," which stars Sam Rockwell as an astronaut who exeriences a personal encounter while stranded on the moon for a three-year period. Nathan Parker wrote the script. (Variety)

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Saturday
20Dec2008

First trailer for 'Night at the Museum 2' arrives!

DateSaturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:38AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Ben Stiller is back as Larry Daley in Shawn Levy's sequel "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian," which opens in theaters May 22, 2009.

As the title already gives away, the action this time goes down at the Smithsonian Institution, where everything comes to life to give Larry a hard time.

Down below you can check out the first trailer for the film, during which Stiller encounters some old friends, makes new aquaintances, and even launches into a fight with Jonah Hill.

And yes, Amy Adams is in it as well. Also starring are Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Bill Hader, Dick Van Dyke, Eugene Levy and Ricky Gervais.

Because the element of surprise is now basically gone, I don't know what to expect from this sequel. I just hope they keep the pace operating at a higher level than that of the predecessor. We shall see soon enough.

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Tuesday
09Dec2008

Footage from the set of 'Night at the Museum 2'

DateTuesday, December 9, 2008 at 8:20PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Hey there Ben Stiller fans, are you excited for "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian"? If so, here's a little treat for ya.

Access Hollywood recently visited the set of Shawn Levy's sequel to the 2006 box office hit, which took home $250.8 million domestically.

In the footage after the jump, you'll see Ben Stiller star in a scene with Amy Adams, who's on board as famous pilot Amelia Earhart. I hear they have quite the chemistry going on.

Shawn Levy returns to direct. "Night at the Museum 2" is scheduled to open May 22, 2009. While I didn't really hate the first film, I can't say it blew me away either. Do we really need a sequel to this?

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Friday
05Dec2008

Amy Adams goes to heaven in 'Best Days'

DateFriday, December 5, 2008 at 9:58AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams will star in 20th Century Fox's big-screen adaptation of Adena Halpern's novel "The Ten Best Days of My Life."

According to Variety, "Night at the Museum" helmer Shawn Levy may direct the film, which focuses on a woman who dies and goes to heaven, where she risks losing privileges unless she can recount the 10 best days of her life.

Adams and Levy recently worked together on "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian," which is currently in post-production and scheduled for release May 22, 2009.

After delivering a delicious performance in "Enchanted," Adams snatched roles in "Charlie Wilson's War" and "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day." She will next star in "Doubt."

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