Spectral

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Legendary Picks Up "Dark Ghostbusters" Story Spectral

Source: Heat Vision
November 4, 2011



Ian Fried has sold Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures on his story Spectral.

Heat Vision says it's a "dark" and "gritty" take on the Ghostbusters formula.

In Spectral, a special ops force - trained in hunting the supernatural - go up against ghosts that have taken over Manhattan.

Fried got some Hollywood attention over the summer when his Florence Nightingale and Jack the Ripper script, Gaslight, made the rounds.

 

[Paroxysm]

This sounds really cool, I like the idea of a more gritty ghostbusters.

 

[Ultra Lantern]

I like the fact that it's going to be much darker than Ghostbusters and not a comedy.

 

[:eek:]

Legendary Sets Kon-Tiki Pair for Spectral

Source: Deadline
January 10, 2013



First announced back in 2011, Legendary Pictures' supernatural thriller Spectral appears to have found a pair of directors in Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. Deadline reports that the Kon-Tiki pair are eyeing the project following their recent film's Academy Award nomination this morning.

The script, written by Ian Fried, follows a special ops force that has trained in hunting the supernatural. They come up against ghosts that have taken over Manhattan.

Production on Spectral is expected to begin later this year with Kon-Tiki itself set for a domestic theatrical run in March

 

[TheDreamMaster]

Hmm, interesting. Wonder how this'll play out.

 

[:eek:]

James Badge Dale Makes Spectral Plans



First announced back in 2011, Legendary Pictures' supernatural thriller Spectral appears to have found its first leading man. The Hollywood Reporter today brings word that James Badge Dale is in talks to headline the Joachim R�nning and Espen Sandberg (Kon-Tiki) film.

The script, originally written by George Nolfi from a treatment by Ian Fried, was rewritten by John Gatins. It follows a special ops force that has trained in hunting the supernatural. They come up against ghosts that have taken over Manhattan.

Dale played supporting roles last year in The Lone Ranger, World War Z, Parkland and Iron Man 3. Among his upcoming credits is a part in Joe Carnahan's microbudget actioner Stretch.

 

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Emily Mortimer Targets Legendary's Spectral

Source: The Hollywood Reporter
July 7, 2014


Emily Mortimer is, according to a story at The Hollywood Reporter, in final talks to star opposite James Badge Dale in Legendary Pictures' upcoming supernatural thriller Spectral.

The script, originally written by George Nolfi from a treatment by Ian Fried, was rewritten by John Gatins and has Nic Mathieu attached to direct. It follows a special ops force that has trained in hunting the supernatural. They come up against ghosts that have taken over Manhattan.

Mortimer, who will play a CIA mission leader, currently stars on HBO's "The Newsroom".

 

[Octoberist]

I hope this movie is being made with 80 million in mind. too much of a gamble if the budget's too big though I'm happy it's original. OR rather, it's a new IP.

 

[chamber-music]

This movie finally comes out this August.

The fact the film was filmed almost two years ago isn't a good sign.

 

[Octoberist]

Isn't this one of those movies that got lost in the mix when Universal partnered with Legendart?

 

[chamber-music]

The film will now be released in 3D on March 11, 2017.

 

[nite-owl]

I was thinking about this movie the other day. I had no idea that it had already been filmed.

 

[Eddie Dean]

It was me James, the author of all your pain.

 

[mclay18]

Netflix will release the film worldwide on December 9.

http://deadline.com/2016/11/spectra...le-emily-mortimer-bruce-greenwood-1201856521/

 

[Octoberist]

At least that's something. Sounds like a stinker.

 

[Muze]

I have doubts that it will work with a special ops force. outside of 'The Predator,' I think it's a mistake to make the protagonist(s) too capable or formidable.

 

[dude stannis]

Good move. Best way to save face there.

 

[chamber-music]

Considering the talent involved the first time director must of really messed up for this to end up getting dumped on Netflix a few years after it was filmed.

The film was shot primarily on location in various streets and buildings in Budapest, Hungary, relying extensively on practical effects and locations for an authentic, gritty atmosphere firmly planted in reality. The film has a score by Junkie XL (Batman V Superman and Deadpool). The futuristic weapons were produced by Peter Jackson’s Weta Workshop and the VFX was done by Weta Digital, overseen by Oscar winners Joe Letteri and Erik Winquist.

Hopefully we get a trailer soon atleast.

 

[terry78]

I really felt like this would've been a fun flick to release to theatres. The plot is kind of video gamey, but I think it sounded cool.

 

[chamber-music]

The set pictures looked good. Legendary clearly spent some money on the film.

Here are some pictures
http://www.screenfantastique.com/spectral-2017.html
http://www.helicopterfilm.tv/aerial-news-archive/spectral
http://www.scified.com/news/spectral-could-be-just-the-movie-to-exorcise-paul-feigs-fem-busters

 

[LoganGambit87]

Official Trailer
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[brandeezy89]

Looks good for a Netflix movie

 

[dude stannis]

Ok, this looks entertaining as hell. Friday night Netflix, with a 6 pack of beer was the perfect launch platform for this.

 

[Octoberist]

Just use life bullets, duh.

 

[MadVillainy]

Reminds me of that crappy movie The Darkest Hour from a couple years ago with Emile Hirsch