[i][url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980594.html?categoryid=13&cs=1]Variety[/url][/i] wrote:Oscar-nominated "Juno" star Ellen Page is set to topline "Drag Me to Hell," a horror film that Sam Raimi will direct as his next film.
Universal Pictures has acquired domestic and some international rights to the film, which begins shooting March 17 in L.A.
U Pictures chairman Marc Shmuger and co-chairman David Linde made the deal with Ghost House Pictures partners Raimi and Rob Tapert.
The film's described as a morality tale about the unwitting recipient of a supernatural curse. Pic marks a genre return for Raimi after directing a trio of "Spider-Man" films.
"Sam Raimi's return to horror is a cause for celebration," said Shmuger and Linde. "Having Ellen Page onboard to star is an abundance of riches."
In addition to North America, U will distribute in Germany, Spain and Latin America. Mandate International will handle all other overseas territories.
Pic was scripted by Sam and Ivan Raimi, and Tapert will produce with Grant Curtis and Josh Donen. Mandate's Nathan Kahane and Joe Drake will exec produce.
The film will be next for Page, who is also attached to star in "Whip It," the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore.
Donna Langley and Lawrence Grey will oversee the production for Universal.
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WAIIIIIIT! WHAT?
This probably deserves its own thread.Jeff wrote:[i][url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980594.html?categoryid=13&cs=1]Variety[/url][/i] wrote:Oscar-nominated "The film will be next for Page, who is also attached to star in "Whip It," the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore.
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It gets worse: she plays a professional rollerderbyist.tugboat5555 wrote:WAIIIIIIT! WHAT?
This probably deserves its own thread.Jeff wrote:[i][url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980594.html?categoryid=13&cs=1]Variety[/url][/i] wrote:Oscar-nominated "The film will be next for Page, who is also attached to star in "Whip It," the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore.
RIP Ellen Page's Career (2003-2007)
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Page dropped out of this in favor of the Rollerderby one. Whoever her agent is should be fired
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Maybe, but is there any way to finish the following sentence:Antoine Doinel wrote:I dunno, both Raimi and Barrymore's films seem equally mediocre to me. Raimi hasn't done anything of value since A Simple Plan --- that was ten years ago --- and it was followed by a prompt slide into blockbuster hackdom and producing third rate horror films.
Drew Barrymore hasn't done anything of value since _____________
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Perhaps, but Barrymore's quality level (as predictable and mediocre as it is) has at least remained somewhat consistent. I can't remember the last director who tumbled so disappointingly as Raimi has.domino harvey wrote:Maybe, but is there any way to finish the following sentence:Antoine Doinel wrote:I dunno, both Raimi and Barrymore's films seem equally mediocre to me. Raimi hasn't done anything of value since A Simple Plan --- that was ten years ago --- and it was followed by a prompt slide into blockbuster hackdom and producing third rate horror films.
Drew Barrymore hasn't done anything of value since _____________
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Scream in 1996.domino harvey wrote:Maybe, but is there any way to finish the following sentence:Antoine Doinel wrote:I dunno, both Raimi and Barrymore's films seem equally mediocre to me. Raimi hasn't done anything of value since A Simple Plan --- that was ten years ago --- and it was followed by a prompt slide into blockbuster hackdom and producing third rate horror films.
Drew Barrymore hasn't done anything of value since _____________
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It must be a similar experience to watching a twelve year old boy in short shorts.CSM126 wrote:If I had to choose between Ellen Page in a horror movie or Ellen Page roller derbying I'd go with the derby on the chance I get to see her in those short shorts.
That's kinda horrible but it's true.
Seriously though, both of the films look like potential money makers, but Barrymore's film sounds more suited to her already established Juno audience.
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How dare you.The Elegant Dandy Fop wrote:It must be a similar experience to watching a twelve year old boy in short shorts.CSM126 wrote:If I had to choose between Ellen Page in a horror movie or Ellen Page roller derbying I'd go with the derby on the chance I get to see her in those short shorts.
That's kinda horrible but it's true.
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Source?s.j. bagley wrote:page is out, due to scheduling conflicts.
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You know, I don't really care if it's Ellen Page screaming her head off or some other nineteen year-old actress screaming her head off. Case in point: I have very little doubt in my mind that this movie will be bad. Raimi could not make another movie like Evil Dead today. It would just not be possible.
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Alison Lohman will do the du, and by that I mean take Ellen Page's place in the movie. Since I sat through the twin horrors that were White Oleander and Matchstick Men, I kind of deserve that little bit of good news, don't I?
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Raimi talks up his new film.
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Here are some stills.
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