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Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8:19PM | By Franck Tabouring 
Here's the brand-new feature trailer for Allen and Albert Hughes' upcoming post-apocalyptic action flick "The Book of Eli," and it's quite an action-packed, intriguing preview, so check it out after the jump. The first teaser already boasted a solid look, and this one certainly delivers as well.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 8:01PM | By Franck Tabouring 
To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to think about Allen and Albert Hughes' upcoming drama "The Book of Eli," a sort of post-apocalyptic western starring Denzel Washington in the lead. Now that I saw the film's teaser trailer, however, I admit I'm quite excited about this project.
The story follows Washington as Eli, a badass hero who travels across America to pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s only way to redemption. Protecting this knowledge, however, seems to be quite a challenge, but Eli will stop at nothing to complete his mission.
The trailer below looks quite stunning, and even though it only shows Washington strolling across plenty of wasteland and showing viewers he's not someone to be messed with, the footage managed to grab my attention. I am indeed intrigued by "The Book of Eli," which opens Jan. 15, 2010.
Also part of the cast are Gary Oldman, who's a small-town despot willing to do anything to get a hold of Eli’s book; Mila Kunis, who plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest; and Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals and Michael Gambon.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 10:15PM | By Franck Tabouring 
The folks at USA Today just posted several stills from Allen and Albert Hughes' upcoming drama "The Book of Eli," and you can check one of them above (and the rest of them here). In the post-apocalyptic film, Denzel Washington will play a hero who travels across America to pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.
Also part of the cast are Gary Oldman, who's a small-town despot willing to do anything to get a hold of Eli’s book, Mila Kunis, who plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals and Michael Gambon. "Eli" will embark on his adventure Jan. 15, 2010.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11:32AM | By Franck Tabouring 
Here's your daily dose of film news for Feb. 18, 2009:
• Aaron Rapke and Stewart Kaye will adapt Danny King's novel "School for Scumbags," according to Variety. The book follows a teenager who, after being kicked out of multiple schools, ends up in a special school for troublemakers where real-life thieves teach the kids how to pull off a giant heist.
• Martin Lawrence is attached to star in "Back to America," a film about a Queens man who finds out he is the heir to the throne of an African country. Lawrence will co-produce the film with Alcon Entertainment. He was last seen in "College Road Trip." (Variety)
• Twentieth Century Fox decided to push back Sandra Bullock's new comedy "All About Steve" to the fall. The film was originally scheduled to open March 6, but with many romantic comedies currently out there already, the studio thought it may be best to postpone the release. Also opening March 6 is "Watchmen." (Variety)
• Evan Jones is set to star in Albert and Allen Hughes' "The Book of Eli" and Ryan Piers Williams' "American Tragic." Jones' credicts include "October Road." (The Hollywood Reporter)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 8:27PM | By Franck Tabouring 
Here's your daily news dose for Feb. 5, 2009:
• We knew a "Sex and the City" sequel was heading our way, but New Line Cinema today confirmed Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon will return to the Big Apple. Also back to direct the second film is Michael King Patrick. Plans are to release the flick in 2010. Laaaaaaame! (Variety)
• The awesome Michael Gambon has joined the cast of Allen and Albert Hughes' "The Book of Eli." Dang, that cast is really getting hudge. The film follows a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Ray Stevenson and Mila Kunis co-star. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• Josh Hutcherson, the kid from "Bridge to Terabithia, " "Firehouse Dog" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," has joined the cast of Lawrence Roeck's indie drama "Carmel." Lauren Bacall, Alfred Molina, Dina Eastwood and Hayden Panettiere are also on board. (Variety)
• Selena Gomez and Joey King will play sisters in "Beezus and Ramona," based on the "Ramona" books by Beverly Cleary. "Aquamarine" helmer Elizabeth Allen is directing the project, which Fox plans to release March 19, 2010. Gomez stars in "The Wizards of Waverly Place." (The Hollywood Reporter)
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 10:33PM | By Franck Tabouring 
Here's your dose of quick news bits for Jan. 27, 2008...
• Brendan Fraser has signed on to star in Roger Kumble's upcoming family comedy "Furry Vengeance," about "a real estate developer whose new housing subdivision pushes far into a pristine part of the Oregon wilderness, pitting the developer against a band of angry critters." Kumble also directed the awful comedy "College Road Trip." (Variety)
• Wayne Kramer, director of "Running Scared," is set to helm Warner's "Fully Automatic," a buddy action flick about two cops who join a female operative to hunt down a ruthless mercenary. Joel Silver is on board to produce the project, which is expected to start production later this year. (Variety)
• Jennifer Beals is the latest to join Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis in Albert and Allen Hughes's "The Book of Eli," a thriller about a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption. Beals spent the past years working on "The L Word." (The Hollywood Reporter)
• Minnie Driver has joined Hilary Swank in Tony Goldwyn's drama "Betty Anne Waters," which follows a single mother who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5:22AM | By Franck Tabouring 
Ray Stevenson, who will next be seen in "Punisher: War Zone," has signed on to star in Albert and Allen Hughes’s upcoming drama “The Book of Eli.”
Denzel Washington is on board to play Eli, a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.
According to Variety, Stevenson plays an enforcer ordered to kill Eli. Also starring is Mila Kunis, who plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest. Gary Oldman stars as the despot of a small town.
The Hughes brothers, who last helmed “From Hell,” are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote. Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are producing the project.
Stevenson is also known for his role as Titus Pullo on HBO's "Rome." Other credits include "King Arthur" and "The Theory of Flight."
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 1:29PM | By Franck Tabouring Mila Kunis is the latest to join Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman in Albert and Allen Hughes’s upcoming drama “Book of Eli.”
Washington will play Eli, a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.
The Hollywood Reporter says Kunis plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest. Oldman stars as the despot of a small town.
The Hughes brothers, who last helmed “From Hell,” are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote. Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are producing the project.
Kunis, who's famous for her role as Jackie on "That '70s Show," most recently starred alongside Mark Wahlberg in "Max Payne." She also voices Meg Griffin on "Family Guy."
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 11:13PM | By Franck Tabouring Gary Oldman is in talks to join Denzel Washington in Albert and Allen Hughes’s upcoming drama “Book of Eli.”
In the post-apocalyptic film, Washington will play Eli, a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oldman would star as the despot of a small town who is willing to do anything to get a hold of Eli’s book.
The Hughes brothers, who last helmed “From Hell,” are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote.
Oldman most recently starred as James Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” He will next be seen in David S. Goyer’s upcoming horror film “The Unborn.”
Final word: Oldman rocks! That's all I have to say.
Friday, September 5, 2008 at 11:42AM | By Franck Tabouring 
Denzel Washington has signed on to star in Allen and Albert Hughes’ upcoming drama “Book of Eli,” according to Variety.
In the post-apocalyptic film, Washington will play a hero who travels across America to pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.
The Hughes brothers are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote. Joel Silver is on board to produce the project.
Washington recently starred in Ridley Scott's "American Gangster" and "The Great Debaters," which he also directed. He will next be seen in Tony Scott's remake of "The Taking of Pelham 123."
"The Book of Eli" markes the Hughes brothers' first directorial effort since the 2001 Johnny Depp vehicle "From Hell." As for Peckham, he also recently wrote the script for Clint Eastwood's upcoming project "The Human Factor,"a look at the life of Nelson Mandela.
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