Mel Gibson to direct WWII epic 'Hacksaw Ridge' w/Andrew Garfield

[Whiskey Tango]

"Hacksaw Ridge" is the true story of Corporal Demond Doss, the first conscientious objector to receive the US congressional Medal of Honor. Doss was drafted into World War II at age 23. Raised a Seventh-day Adventist, he refused to kill or carry a weapon and, as such, became stationed as a medic. President Harry S. Truman presented Doss with his commendation on November 1, 1945, citing numerous acts of bravery and sacrifice performed by Doss in the line of duty. The center of the story is likely to focus on 1945′s three-month military assault Operation Iceburg, also known as the Battle of Okinawa. “Hacksaw Ridge” was the name given the location of a particularly brutal two-week confrontation wherein United States troops faced off against Japanese soldiers on the rocky cliffs of Okinawa.

http://www.comingsoon.net/movie/hacksaw-ridge-0000

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Lionsgate in Final Talks for Mel Gibson's 'Hacksaw Ridge'

Lionsgate is in final talks for North American rights to Hacksaw Ridge, a World War II drama starring Andrew Garfield and returning Mel Gibson to the director's chair for the first time since Apocalypto in 2006.

The project was a huge draw at the Berlin Film Festival, where CAA fielded interest from U.S. buyers on behalf of the producers, including Bill Mechanic and David Permut. At the the same time, IM Global, which is handling Hacksaw Ridge internationally, launched the project to foreign buyers, closing a raft of presale deals around the world.

Per the terms of the reported $10 million to $12 million pact, Brian Oliver and Tyler Thompson's Cross Creek Pictures and Demarest Films will co-finance the $45 million film, and release the picture domestically through an imminent partnership with Lionsgate. Demarest is run by Sam Englebardt and Bill Johnson. (Some put the Hacksaw deal closer to $15 million).

Hacksaw Ridge stars Garfieldas real-life war hero Pfc. Desmond T. Doss, who became the first conscientious objector in American military history to receive the Medal of Honor even though he refused to bear arms on religious grounds.

 

[Black Narcissus]

Nice!

Say what you will about him as a person, but he is a great director. I can't wait.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I'm a fan. This should be great and hopefully it gets his career back on track.

 

[Black Narcissus]

I'm a fan. This should be great and hopefully it gets his career back on track.

I'm bummed his epic Viking film with Dicaprio was cancelled.

 

[Daltonio]

Really looking forward to this one!

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I'm bummed his epic Viking film with Dicaprio was cancelled.

Damn didn't hear about that one.

 

[dude stannis]

Good news. Flags of our Fathers/Letters from Iwo Jima was the last big Hollywood take on the Pacific theatre wasn't it? It's been a while.

 

[Loki882]

I hope people can separate Gibson's "issues" in his personal life (which are many) from his talent as a director (which is considerable). I understand why that might be hard to do for some people, but I'll give it a shot.

It's also cool to see Garfield's career continue to grow. The guy is going to be in the next Scorsese movie (in a lead role) and now this. He's a great actor and I don't want the Spider-Man mess (which isn't his fault) to hurt his career overall.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Mel Gibson is a very good director if you leave out the baggage he comes with.

 

[Hurm...]

I think Gibson's a good director, but an incredible actor. Still, this story sounds excellent.

 

[Loki882]

I've been a fan of his directing since Braveheart. He starred in, directed, and produced that movie, and had a hand in writing the script as well. The guy is multi-talented when it comes to film.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

i really do not care about his personal life. Mel has always been an excellent director and one of my favorite actors growing up. i'm looking forward to this. hopefully this can be his comeback of sorts

 

[Doctor Jones]

I'm incredibly happy to see Gibson making a movie again. The man is a very talented director and I just can't wait to see what he does with this. Just think of all the great films we could have had since 2006 from him if it wasn't for his private life. Still, it's a shame Berserker never got off the ground.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Gimme dat Gibson!

 

[Moridin]

returning Mel Gibson to the director's chair

Yay!

starring Andrew Garfield

Ugh.

 

[Curmudgeon]

The story sounds incredible.

 

[dude stannis]

Gibson is a freakin' boss. Amazing actor, really strong director. F**k the haters.

 

[Moridin]

I totally missedd that this started filming back in September.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mel-gibsons-hacksaw-ridge-begins-828185

Should be out next year.

 

[CapedCrusader14]

Got a mate whose worked security on this film and it's been filmed out my way for a month or two. Sure hope it's a great film.

 

[dude stannis]

I'd like to hope it's a return to the days of John Milius.

 

[Logan0327]

 

[Hunter Rider]

The story sounds interesting and the poster is great.

 

[Lencho01]

Sounds really good.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Poster means trailer is coming soon. Hype.