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Rinsch Unsheaths `47 Ronin' with Keanu VIA @Variety http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/11/rinsch-unsheaths-47-ronin-with-keanu.html 11/18/2009 |
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47 Ronin will be like LOTR & Gladiator meets 300!: http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/11/rinsch-unsheaths-47-ronin-with-keanu.html 11/18/2009 |
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Rinsch Unsheaths `47 Ronin' with Keanu: Universal Pictures is near a deal with Carl Eric Rinsch to make his fea.. http://tinyurl.com/ykkgyvj 11/17/2009 |
47 RONIN might have its director
gordonandthewhale.com —
... According to Variety, Carl Eric Rinsch is close to a deal to become the man to direct Keanu Reeves in the samurai movie 47 RONIN. Yes, in case you did not know, Keanu Reeves is going to be in a samurai movie, and yes, I thought it was a little surprising when I first found out, too. ...
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... - Carl Eric Rinsch is in talks to take the director's chair for " 47 Ronin ," a fact-based thriller about an 18th century samurai clan who avenge the death of their master. The script is from Chris Morgan (" Wanted "), penning a re-write to accommodate star Keanu Reeves , who's actually half-Asian. Presumably the bottom half that we never see? Rinsch, a commercial director making his first film, was previously attached to the " Alien " prequel until his future father-in-law Ridley Scott retook the project. Happy Thanksgiving, Scott household! - ...
One Director For 47 Ronin
Latino Review —
... master's death during the 1700s. Though the based on a true story, the film will reportedly integrate plenty of "fantastical elements" according to Variety.
Thus far, Universal seems to be planning on a big-budget for 47 Ronin and has already selected Keanu Reeves to star. Yes, I can hear you cringing at the idea but let's be honest, any movie that keeps Reeves away from making his Cowboy Bebop adaptation is probably a good idea.
Source: Variety
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47 RONIN May Have Found Their Director
We Are Movie Geeks —
... Carl Erik Rinsch better start honing his samurai sword, as, according to Variety, the commercial director is nearing a deal with Universal to helm the Keanu Reeves-starring 47 RONIN. This film will be the feature film debut for Rinsch who was previously rumored to be on the shortlist for the upcoming ALIEN prequel. That was, until Ridley Scott decided it was time to step back into the world of sci-fi. Needless to say, Fox welcomed Scott back into the ALIEN world with open arms, and Rinsch was forced to look elsewhere for his first film. ...
Casting Call: Keanu Reeves, Jason Lee, 'Thor''s Warriors Three
Premiere's Movie News and Views —
... Carl Eric Rinsch's big screen directorial debut will be Keanu Reeves' samurai epic, 47 Ronin. ...
