Nativity (can this be this year's The Passion of the Christ?)

[Galactus]

Keisha Castle-Hughes has signed up for the lead as the Virgin Mary in New Line's Nativity, reports Variety.

The 15-year-old, who toplined 2003's Whale Rider, will portray Mary over the two-year period leading up to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen are producing Nativity, and Catherine Hardwicke is directing Mike Rich's script.

Castle-Hughes, a native of Australia who moved to New Zealand when she was four, starred last year as the Queen of Naboo in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.

Nativity is being fast-tracked, with shooting to begin in May in Italy and Morocco; aim is to release the film the first weekend of December.

[LetsHangBendis]

fascinating. Sounds lame as hell. But who knows, if it's the only thing out that week I'll go see it.

[The Guard]

I don't think THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST suggested that God raped Mary.

[LetsHangBendis]

He kinda did? Or it was a Roman Soldier. however you like to look at it.

[MaskedManJRK]

I don't think THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST suggested that God raped Mary.

...Where the hell did you get THAT from the article? :confused:

[dpm07]

I don't think the film will do well. Most people on the boards here are pretty disappointed in the whole Christian Mythology, and probably wouldn't see a film like this.

If people take the time to read many posts here on the boards, there is a pretty anti-religious theme that is prevalent, and this would likely transcend into the cinemas. I can't understand why producers would want to make a film of this background due to this. The Passion was a fluke. I don't see another religious film with Christianity doing as well.

[The Storm]

Catherine Hardwicke directed Thirteen I think. I hear that Tyler Perry's films do well and they deal with Christianity don't they?

[dpm07]

Catherine Hardwicke directed Thirteen I think. I hear that Tyler Perry's films do well and they deal with Christianity don't they?

That's a good point.

[Brian2887]

I don't think the film will do well. Most people on the boards here are pretty disappointed in the whole Christian Mythology, and probably wouldn't see a film like this.

If people take the time to read many posts here on the boards, there is a pretty anti-religious theme that is prevalent, and this would likely transcend into the cinemas. I can't understand why producers would want to make a film of this background due to this. The Passion was a fluke. I don't see another religious film with Christianity doing as well.


because these boards are a reflection of society as a whole, right?...

[Bad Superman]

He kinda did? Or it was a Roman Soldier. however you like to look at it.

What a distorted and ignorant theory.

[Bad Superman]

I don't think the film will do well. Most people on the boards here are pretty disappointed in the whole Christian Mythology, and probably wouldn't see a film like this.

If people take the time to read many posts here on the boards, there is a pretty anti-religious theme that is prevalent, and this would likely transcend into the cinemas. I can't understand why producers would want to make a film of this background due to this. The Passion was a fluke. I don't see another religious film with Christianity doing as well.

A fluke? Well. . . let's see:

Domestic: $370,782,930 60.6%
+ Foreign: $241,116,490 39.4%

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= Worldwide: $611,899,420

Oh. . . and it's ranked 10 in the All Time Domestic Box Office

Yeah. . . I guess that was a really big fluke :rolleyes:

[Wilhelm-Scream]

I can't wait for the awesome CGI Holy Spirit rape-scene! :up:

[The Guard]

It's metaphorical rape, not literal, as I understand it. The idea is that Mary essentially has no choice in what she is asked to do. And the film supposedly deals with how it affects her.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

No means NO, even for Mary. God didn't ask to impregnate her, he informed her.

[Darth Elektra]

Yea,Christians will boycott this film.

[BlackSymbiote]

I want to see this only so I can stand up after it's over and say as loud as I can "What great fiction!" :D :up:

[sithgoblin]

...Where the hell did you get THAT from the article? :confused:
don't you know? these films sell on SHOCK :eek: value. so god will rape mary, then joseph will slap her around a bit for being unfaithful. then they will walk 15000 milks to bethlahem, and the manger they're in will be worse than a sewer.

seeing what a hard time she went through will guilt people into becoming better christians.

[BT18]

will a different actress portray an older Mary or is the story primarily focused on those 2 years leading up to the birth?

I'm really into following whatever this director, Catherine Hardwicke is doing. I've loved both her previous movies and I read the book about the subject of what was GOING TO BE her next movie, The Monkey Wrench Gang.

I wonder whether she's a Christian herself. I did find one pic of her wearing a crucifix.

http://www.mymovies.it/filmclub/registi/17815.jpg

[Addendum]

A fluke? Well. . . let's see:

Domestic: $370,782,930 60.6%
+ Foreign: $241,116,490 39.4%

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

= Worldwide: $611,899,420

Oh. . . and it's ranked 10 in the All Time Domestic Box Office

Yeah. . . I guess that was a really big fluke :rolleyes:

And how does that equate to quality?

[Lt. Figgnuts]

Yeah. . . I guess that was a really big fluke :rolleyes:

I think he meant "fluke" in the sense that it made an ass-load of money, and that isn't likely to happen again with a Christian film.

Perhaps "freak of nature" or "anomoly" would be a more appropriate term.

[BT18]

I think he meant "fluke" in the sense that it made an ass-load of money, and that isn't likely to happen again with a Christian film.

Perhaps "freak of nature" or "anomoly" would be a more appropriate term.

the same Jesus hustlers who made Passion as big a hit as it was did the same thing for 'Narnia.

Hardwicke doesn't strike me as as much of a cash-grabbing panderer as the forces behind either of those 2 other movies.

[Spidey-Bat]

I doubt it'll be the next Passion unless Mel directs. That's why the Passion did so well. It was more b/c of Mel Gibson than the story.

[The Dark Defender]

He directed films prior that, and they didn't make nearly as much, Apocalypto probably won't either.

[The Dark Defender]

And how does that equate to quality?

And when did he say it did?

[Positor]

Passion of the Christ- $600,000,000+

Granted that the story leading up to it was hyped up. I felt it was worth the hype.:)

Narnia. - $300,000,000+

It goes to show that playing to the Christian base is a smart idea.

Though you do need to be a quality film maker like Mel Gibson or Andrew Adamsen to make a good movie, when you combine that with strong Christian overtones, then you get yourself a good film.

As for Nativity, when does it come out?:confused:

[Mr. Socko]

Must be a misprint, how old is the girl?

[Backdrifter]

I don't think the film will do well. Most people on the boards here are pretty disappointed in the whole Christian Mythology, and probably wouldn't see a film like this.

If people take the time to read many posts here on the boards, there is a pretty anti-religious theme that is prevalent, and this would likely transcend into the cinemas. I can't understand why producers would want to make a film of this background due to this. The Passion was a fluke. I don't see another religious film with Christianity doing as well.
See The Chronicles of Narnia...the only reason this film did so well was because of all the church youth groups going to see it and what have you.

[HUMAN]

enjoy a brief break from hype.--Dew

[Red Mask]

He kinda did? Or it was a Roman Soldier. however you like to look at it.


Then I'm glad I didn't watch that film. Odin and Zeus raped women. The Christian God didn't.

[Bad Superman]

I can't wait for the awesome CGI Holy Spirit rape-scene! :up:

Another stupid, ignorant comment.

It's metaphorical rape, not literal, as I understand it. The idea is that Mary essentially has no choice in what she is asked to do. And the film supposedly deals with how it affects her.

Actually she does accept God's plan. There was choice involved.

It makes me happy to see all this hatred towards Christianity. And that's not sarcasm.

It's a pity you don't know love nor mercy. What a sad soul.

And how does that equate to quality?

Well, I guess if that many people watched it and paid for it, it does have many qualities, unless you already made up your mind before watching or not watching.

[snwboarder88]

Aghdashloo to play Jesus' aunt in "Nativity"
Tuesday March 21 7:01 AM ET


Shohreh Aghdashloo is in final negotiations to join Keisha Castle-Hughes in "Nativity," which revolves around Virgin Mary before the birth of Christ.

Castle-Hughes ("The Whale Rider") is set as Mary, and Aghdashloo ("House of Sand and Fog") would play her sister Elizabeth, who becomes pregnant with the child that will grow up to be John the Baptist.

The New Line project, to be told with a strong female perspective, will follow Mary and Joseph's life as their love, faith and beliefs are tested. The story incorporates their departure from Nazareth and travel to Bethlehem and includes such biblical figures as King Herod and the three wise men.

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Catherine Hardwicke ("thirteen") is directing. Shooting is scheduled to begin May 1 in Morocco and Italy with an eye toward a December 1 release.

Aghdashloo has on deck the features "American Dreamz," "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "The Lake House." On Thursday, she will guest-star on both "Will & Grace" and "ER."

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

[Lightning Strykez!]

Everyone's personal religious views notwithstanding, may I remind participants in this thread that Christianity is the second largest religion in the world (behind Islam). That means that many Hypesters here may share those Christian beliefs.

That said, let's show a little sensitivity to the feelings of others, okay? Tact goes a long way.

[terry78]

^I must agree. While I'm not the biggest church goer in the world, I do respect other's beliefs, regardless of my agreeing with it or not. I think it's become cool to hate Christianity as of late, and while there are those choice few in every genre and group that like to be idiotic about their cause, the majority are pretty much live and let live.

Remember I told you about my boss at my last job that was an extreme atheist, and she wouldn't tolerate anyone even mentioning anything remotely religious, even in jest, unless they were taking jabs at it.

[Addendum]

Well, I guess if that many people watched it and paid for it, it does have many qualities, unless you already made up your mind before watching or not watching.

I watched it, and wondered where was the plot? Aside from a few small scenes- jesus praying in the garden and talking to satan, judas being chased by "devil children" and hanging himself, and then later a scene where jesus invents the table, the entire movie is jesus being tortured and then killed.

If some people liked that, to each his own.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

Everyone's personal religious views notwithstanding, may I remind participants in this thread that Christianity is the second largest religion in the world (behind Islam). That means that many Hypesters here may share those Christian beliefs.

That said, let's show a little sensitivity to the feelings of others, okay? Tact goes a long way.It's really weird how everyone's supposed to "show sensitivity" regarding the beliefs of Christians and Muslims but no one has to show any towards me and my beliefs.
And no one gives 2 ant poos if you mercilessly rip Scientology to shreds all day.
Lame world.:down:)

[Backdrifter]

It's really weird how everyone's supposed to "show sensitivity" regarding the beliefs of Christians and Muslims but no one has to show any towards me and my beliefs.
And no one gives 2 ant poos if you mercilessly rip Scientology to shreds all day.
Lame world.:down:)
Oh, quit acting like a sissy. Scientology is stupid, anyway. Thetans? Xenu? L. Ron Hubbard even said that if you want to make lots of money to start a religion...

[Supreme Power]

I don't think the film will do well. Most people on the boards here are pretty disappointed in the whole Christian Mythology, and probably wouldn't see a film like this.

If people take the time to read many posts here on the boards, there is a pretty anti-religious theme that is prevalent, and this would likely transcend into the cinemas. I can't understand why producers would want to make a film of this background due to this. The Passion was a fluke. I don't see another religious film with Christianity doing as well.

A question for you? Why do you say Christian Mythology? :confused:

[Supreme Power]

I think he meant "fluke" in the sense that it made an ass-load of money, and that isn't likely to happen again with a Christian film.

Perhaps "freak of nature" or "anomoly" would be a more appropriate term.

And how exactly do you know this? :rolleyes:

" I doubt it'll be the next Passion unless Mel directs. That's why the Passion did so well. It was more b/c of Mel Gibson than the story."

So you assume everyone who watched this would watch a movie solely because of Mel Gibson.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

Oh, quit acting like a sissy. Scientology is stupid, anyway. Thetans? Xenu? L. Ron Hubbard even said that if you want to make lots of money to start a religion...I'm not acting like a sissy. Unlike paper-skinned Christians and Muslims, I CAN take the verbal abuse from people who think my beliefs are stupid. I just hate double-standards.

No one says, "HEY! Tone it down. Let's respect the fact that Wilhelm believes in the global conspiracy and the 4th dimensional reptilians and stop insulting him."

And you're saying that a woman giving birth without having sex and every species of animal in the whole world all coming to one place and fitting inside a boat for over a month, even though the carnivores had nothing to eat and a magical Devil who is pure evil and yet God allows him into heaven and chats with him and instead of destroying him lets him roam around tormenting and tempting everyone...because he loves us so much, isn't just as ridiculous as Xenu? Hahahaha

[sithgoblin]

I'm not acting like a sissy. Unlike paper-skinned Christians and Muslims, I CAN take the verbal abuse from people who think my beliefs are stupid. I just hate double-standards.

No one says, "HEY! Tone it down. Let's respect the fact that Wilhelm believes in the global conspiracy and the 4th dimensional reptilians and stop insulting him."

And you're saying that a woman giving birth without having sex and every species of animal in the whole world all coming to one place and fitting inside a boat for over a month, even though the carnivores had nothing to eat and a magical Devil who is pure evil and yet God allows him into heaven and chats with him and instead of destoying him lets him roam around tormenting and tempting everyone...because he loves us so much, isn't just as ridiculous as Xenu? Hahahaha
:up:

[green]

http://progressive.stream.aol.com/newline/gl/newline/trailers/nativity/Nativity_DT1_700_dl.mov

trailer looks good actually

[Darth Elektra]

I can't believe Im saying this but it actually looks good.