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Post by Dave on May 18, 2009 19:36:56 GMT 1
Pre-Screening Free Pass Competition - 1 June 2009 From Blast Magazine (Boston's Online Magazine) blastmagazine.com/the-magazine/entertainment/2009/05/blasts-land-of-the-lost-free-giveaway-contest/In Universal Pictures’ upcoming film adaptation of “Land of the Lost,” Dr. Rick Marshall (Will Ferrell), his research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and redneck survivalist Will (Danny McBride) find themselves transported to an alternate dimension where dinosaurs still roam the land and crabs are the size of small trucks. They must either escape to their own world and become heroes or stay trapped forever in the Land of the Lost. In the spirit of the movie, Blast is holding a contest to give away passes to a pre-screening of the movie to be held Monday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m. in Boston. Submit a picture of yourself trapped in the Land of the Lost to schwartz.t@blastmagazine.com. Our 10 favorite submissions will win tickets to the pre-screening and have their pictures posted to the site. The contest ends Wednesday, March 27. Good luck! “Land of the Lost” is directed by Brad Silberling and hits theaters June 5. |
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Post by amanda on May 20, 2009 6:43:53 GMT 1
Two TV spots from io9, both feature new footage! Plus, a hint at winning a free screening pass on June 3rd. |
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Post by amanda on May 20, 2009 6:47:08 GMT 1
Anna Friel on how she found herself in Land of the LostAnna Friel, who plays a grown-up Holly in the upcoming live-action Land of the Lost, told SCI FI Wire that she didn't envy director Brad Silberling as he sought to reinvent Sid and Marty Krofft's 1970s sci-fi/adventure TV show. The new film, which also stars Will Ferrell, is at once an adventure movie, a family affair, a genre piece, an homage, a comedy and a romance.
"Thank God it wasn't on my shoulders," Friel said in an exclusive interview. "I did my job, which was the acting-Holly part of it. But I think they wanted a movie that could hit everybody."
In the film, not-so-bright scientist Dr. Rick Marshall (Ferrell) winds up in an alternate universe with his adoring assistant Holly (Friel) and a redneck souvenirist (Danny McBride). And in that alternate universe, the trio encounter dinosaurs galore, the infamous Sleestaks and a friendly primate named Chaka (Jorma Taccone).
Friel, a British actress whose credits include ABC's Pushing Daisies and the sci-fi movie Timeline, spoke about Land of the Lost by telephone last week. The film opens nationwide on June 5. Following are edited excerpts from our exclusive conversation. (Spoilers ahead!)What interested you about Holly as a character?Friel: It's hard finding good girls' roles. You're always the support, helping men look good. But I liked Brad's take on the character, and I liked the fact that he said she's strong and ballsy and a Cambridge graduate. He said, "I understand being the girl in a movie can be really hard. We won't just let you do that." And how could I turn down a chance to work with Brad and Will and Danny? It just seemed like the perfect group and a really fun, fun movie to walk on. And ... ?Friel: And it was! It was one of the nicest acting experiences I've ever had. How physical was the shoot?Friel: We did a lot of our stunts. Obviously, we had stunt people, but we were in the harnesses for a whole week. We were in the desert on dune buggies. We were running [from dinosaurs] all the time and sliding down big sand dunes. It was really quite physical. This film had to be many things at once: a comedy, a romance, a tribute to the old show, a comedy, etc. What's your take on how Brad Silberling went about striking the right balance?Friel: ... I think you'd be limiting yourself if you said, "It's just a genre comedy" or "It's just a family movie." Brad set himself a big goal, and hopefully he's achieved it. I haven't seen the whole thing yet, but from what I see from the trailer I think it looks good. The visuals are quite stunning. I think he paid attention to the details and made it look rich and beautiful, and I think he tried to stay true to a show that he's a fan of, as did Will. If this film is a hit, how ready are you for the inevitable sequel or sequels?Friel: Well, nowadays they make you sign for sequels anyway. And if I have as nice a time [on a sequel] as I did on the first one I would be thrilled. Since we have you on the line and a lot of our readers were big Pushing Daisies fans, how do you look back on that whole experience?Friel: I look back on that experience as being one of the greatest acting lessons I ever had. I learned what it was like to shoot 17 hours a day, to learn dialogue at such a rapid speed, to play the same character repeatedly, to work regularly with brilliantly talented actors. It was fantastic, and a wonderful introduction for me in my career in America. We'll never get to see what would have happened between Chuck [Friel] and Ned [Lee Pace], but did [creator-writer-producer] Bryan Fuller ever tell you how it would all end?Friel: We had talked about that at the very, very beginning. I think Bryan had a whole beginning, middle and end in that wonderful mind of his. It was such a beautiful, gorgeous, romantic fairy tale. I don't even want to say what it was, because I think it would be disappointing to the fans who'd be going, "Oh, I'd love to have been able to see that." Source | Sci-Fi Wire.
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Post by amanda on May 25, 2009 4:45:45 GMT 1
A clip from the film (includes a scene with Anna). Source | MTV. |
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Post by Dave on May 27, 2009 22:27:48 GMT 1
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Post by amanda on May 28, 2009 7:16:24 GMT 1
Really?! Are they having a UK premiere too  ? Sad to see Anna didn't attend the Aussie premiere, but heard from Universal she'll definitely be at the LA one. I submitted a question for Anna, since everyone seems to be leaving loads of questions for Will and Danny  . They usually record the MovieFone interviews directly before/after the premiere at Graumans. Three new scenes! All are TV adverts (lots of new footage from the film). Source | Ace Show Biz. |
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Post by davec on May 28, 2009 20:21:33 GMT 1
I had a look and put in a question for Anna - I couldn't think of anything to ask, apart from the obvious one........ but she's all but married to DT Anyway, it's all a bit of fun  |
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Post by blondezilla on May 29, 2009 13:39:44 GMT 1
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Post by Dave on May 29, 2009 20:18:03 GMT 1
Really?! Are they having a UK premiere too ? Now that has got me thinking - sure there will be one - will have to have a look round to when/where it will be... usually somewhere like Odeon or Empire Leicester Square, West End Vue, or Curzon Mayfair... Anyyyyyyyway....have fun Amanda !!! The American premiere of the comedy adventure LAND OF THE LOST … LAND OF THE LOST director/executive producer Brad Silberling; cast members Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, Anna Friel, Jorma Taccone, John Boylan, Michael Papajohn and Bobb’e J. Thompson; producer Jimmy Miller and creators/producers Sid & Marty Krofft; writers Chris Henchy & Dennis McNicholas; executive producers Daniel Lupi, Julie Wixson Darmody, Adam McKay and Ryan Kavanaugh ___ Plus celebrity guests including Amy Brenneman, Billy Crudup, Wesley Eure, Josh Gomez, Jon Heder, Randy Jackson, Mindy Kaling, David Koechner, Zachary Levi, George Lopez, Masi Oka, Philip Paley, Chris Parnell, Monica Potter, Andy Samberg, Brooke Shields, Denzel Whitaker, Jason Winer and more. ___ Grauman’s Chinese 6925 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA ___ Saturday, May 30, 2009 3:00 PM Press Call Time 4:00 PM Celebrity Arrivals 5:PM Screening Begins LAND OF THE LOST opens in theaters on Friday, June 5, 2009. |
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Post by xJustFriel on May 29, 2009 20:29:33 GMT 1
I would actually prefer A's normal accent... although I have to admit I don't think it will be... I just hope Silberling hasnt asked for "KK in Atonement but more modern" (if you can possibly comprehend what that may be like... ). When I usually hear "Cambridge assistant"... I get a queasy feeling thinking it will be played rather stereotypically.... I just hope not  I LOVE her English Accent Although I Didn't Know That It Was Her Real Voice Because I'm So Used To Hearing Her American Accent On Pushing Daisies Do You Know If They Will Be Filming More Episodes?  There Is Also A Video Which Is Really Funny On You tube Its The PD Cast At A Press Conference And Someone Asked Anna Can You And Lee Touch And They Kissed It Was Really Funny And Unexpected! <3 x ;D |
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Post by amanda on May 29, 2009 23:56:41 GMT 1
NICE! Thanks for re-posting this hun! The "Land of the Lost" facebook page just posted this link from Yahoo - fantastic scenes with Anna included (and loads of new footage from the film)!!! My bet is on Odeon too (and that Anna will be there) ;D when is the film premiering in the UK? July? I'll be in line for 15 hours! Expect a random text or two from me Dave . Thank you and I shall do my best to REPRESENT (the Site lol!) |
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Post by amanda on May 30, 2009 0:01:16 GMT 1
Another new clip from Moviefone (a hilarious scene from the film where Will and Anna are taking a picture of Danny with the T-Rex). Thanks to LOTL on Facebook! |
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Post by Dave on May 30, 2009 13:40:40 GMT 1
Added 11 further UHQ promotional stills to the Galery !!!
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Post by Dave on May 31, 2009 9:53:09 GMT 1
Added 15 UHQ shots of Anna @ the LOTL premiere to the gallery - very nice dress !!
More to come.... ;D
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Post by davec on May 31, 2009 11:38:49 GMT 1
Added 15 UHQ shots of Anna @ the LOTL premiere to the gallery - very nice dress !! More to come.... ;D Mmmmm, a sort of 'Greek Goddess' look. Why don't they have the UK premiere in my local Chinese Restaurant? If they let me know the date I'll book a few tables and get them to put up a screen to see the film and and bit of red carpet outside. I'll tip off the Dorset Advertiser and I'm sure they'll send a photographer down |
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? Sad to see Anna didn't attend the Aussie premiere, but heard from Universal she'll definitely be at the LA one.
. They usually record the MovieFone interviews directly before/after the premiere at Graumans.
