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First report from new UNDERWORLD prequel
The third installment in the popular supernatural series, UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS wrapped just before Easter after 10 weeks of shooting in and around the New Zealand city of Auckland. A prequel to the previous UNDERWORLD entries, RISE OF THE LYCANS situates itself in the 12th century, when vampires rule and the titular werewolves are revolting. While Kate Beckinsale doesn’t again don the neoprene to battle her enemies alongside hybrid lover Michael (Scott Speedman, who also doesn’t turn up), this reworking of history does allow for the return of several (dead) faces including, Bill (SHAUN OF THE DEAD) Nighy as ancient elder Viktor (pictured from UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION) and original story co-creator Kevin Grevioux as Raze. Stepping in to once again essay Lucian—this time as the male lead—is Michael Sheen, joined by Rhona Mitra, “fresh” from DOOMSDAY, playing Viktor’s vampire daughter Sonja. Making his directorial debut is the franchise’s production and creature designer Patrick Tatopoulos, the French-born artist who brings over a decade’s worth of experience from an amazing array of genre features, from PITCH BLACK, DARK CITY and GODZILLA to I AM LEGEND and THE RUINS.
While all of the above—with the exception of Mitra—are attempting to get as much done as possible on the next-to-last day of shooting, Fango does get to speak to very casual producer Richard Wright, himself making his third trip into UNDERWORLD. “This film doesn’t have quite as big a budget as the first film, but it’s even more ambitious than the second,” he says, sitting back in a trailer within earshot of the main studio, which contains several of the sprawling and massively impressive sets that truly set the scene for ancient mayhem and doom. “We’re creating an entire world in what we’re calling a parallel, alternate 12th century. We’ve built a castle and kitted out an entire army with swords, crossbows, spears, armor and horses. So it’s every bit as ambitious as UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION, but it probably won’t be considered as violent, because there are no guns. Everyone dies by sword, crossbow bolt or having their heads chopped off. There are other ways to die, and we explore them all.”
Tatopoulos Studios creature suit technician Guy Himber concurs with Wright, and adds, “We’re not as makeup-heavy on this show as on the previous ones. It’s really all about the werewolves. So we’ve brought a couple of rigs from other projects that we’ve retrofitted to use for some of the damage. We have a couple of Lycan heads that get cleaved in half, and an arm that gets chopped off. There are a lot of body rips, plus some human props we’ve brought in to help us do things like heads getting punched in. We have an appliance we did for the character Viktor kills at the end of the first UNDERWORLD, where he gets a deep slash on the side of his face; it was a real over-the-top blowout, and one of our favourite gags. We’ve used that about three or four times here in various places for big ripping wounds.” Keep your own face turned toward this site and FANGORIA magazine for more coverage as RISE OF THE LYCANS approaches its currently unscheduled screen debut. —Michael Helms
http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=6325
The third installment in the popular supernatural series, UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS wrapped just before Easter after 10 weeks of shooting in and around the New Zealand city of Auckland. A prequel to the previous UNDERWORLD entries, RISE OF THE LYCANS situates itself in the 12th century, when vampires rule and the titular werewolves are revolting. While Kate Beckinsale doesn’t again don the neoprene to battle her enemies alongside hybrid lover Michael (Scott Speedman, who also doesn’t turn up), this reworking of history does allow for the return of several (dead) faces including, Bill (SHAUN OF THE DEAD) Nighy as ancient elder Viktor (pictured from UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION) and original story co-creator Kevin Grevioux as Raze. Stepping in to once again essay Lucian—this time as the male lead—is Michael Sheen, joined by Rhona Mitra, “fresh” from DOOMSDAY, playing Viktor’s vampire daughter Sonja. Making his directorial debut is the franchise’s production and creature designer Patrick Tatopoulos, the French-born artist who brings over a decade’s worth of experience from an amazing array of genre features, from PITCH BLACK, DARK CITY and GODZILLA to I AM LEGEND and THE RUINS.
While all of the above—with the exception of Mitra—are attempting to get as much done as possible on the next-to-last day of shooting, Fango does get to speak to very casual producer Richard Wright, himself making his third trip into UNDERWORLD. “This film doesn’t have quite as big a budget as the first film, but it’s even more ambitious than the second,” he says, sitting back in a trailer within earshot of the main studio, which contains several of the sprawling and massively impressive sets that truly set the scene for ancient mayhem and doom. “We’re creating an entire world in what we’re calling a parallel, alternate 12th century. We’ve built a castle and kitted out an entire army with swords, crossbows, spears, armor and horses. So it’s every bit as ambitious as UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION, but it probably won’t be considered as violent, because there are no guns. Everyone dies by sword, crossbow bolt or having their heads chopped off. There are other ways to die, and we explore them all.”
Tatopoulos Studios creature suit technician Guy Himber concurs with Wright, and adds, “We’re not as makeup-heavy on this show as on the previous ones. It’s really all about the werewolves. So we’ve brought a couple of rigs from other projects that we’ve retrofitted to use for some of the damage. We have a couple of Lycan heads that get cleaved in half, and an arm that gets chopped off. There are a lot of body rips, plus some human props we’ve brought in to help us do things like heads getting punched in. We have an appliance we did for the character Viktor kills at the end of the first UNDERWORLD, where he gets a deep slash on the side of his face; it was a real over-the-top blowout, and one of our favourite gags. We’ve used that about three or four times here in various places for big ripping wounds.” Keep your own face turned toward this site and FANGORIA magazine for more coverage as RISE OF THE LYCANS approaches its currently unscheduled screen debut. —Michael Helms
http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=6325
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I can't wait till this movie comes out. It seems good enough, even though we kinda learned what happened and what lead to Selene becoming a vampire in the first 2 movies. Too bad Kate Beckinsale won't be in the third movie. It seems that alot of fans want her in the prequel even if its for the last 5 minutes of the film. I was over at upcominghorrormovies.com and this one person was actually sending letters to the screenwriters and producers and even the actors to get Kate into the movie. I really don't care if she is or isn't but from what i hear the movie is going to have better special effects and more money will go into the making of the film. I have a feeling though that this movie will do good, but not as good if it had Kate in it.
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Here is the pic of Bill Nighy from the article...
He looks great as usual. Can't wait for this movie.
He looks great as usual. Can't wait for this movie.
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Here is the pic of Bill Nighy from the article...
He looks great as usual. Can't wait for this movie.
I believe that's new. Right?
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That's not a new pic guys. That's from Evolution... Flashback scene with him hugging Selene(Beckinsale).
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Speedman on the Future of Underworld
Source:ShockTillYouDrop.com
Scott Speedman didn't take the news too hard when he learned he was not part of Screen Gems' prequel Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans.
Promoting the release of the serial killer thriller Anamorph (opening in New York this week with an L.A. bow to follow), the actor tells ShockTillYouDrop.com, "Len [Wiseman], the director [of the first two Underworld films], texted me from New Zealand saying that the next film had werewolves and, 'You're not here, it's very strange.' It's a prequel, so I couldn't be in it at all."
Don't be so sure, stranger things have happened. As a fourth chapter that would resume with Speedman's character Michael and his relationship with Selene (played by Kate Beckinsale): "I don't know if there's going to be a next one. [The prequel] might close the book on the Underworld series."
In Rise of the Lycans, Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy return in this origin tale that ignites the feud between vampires and the Lycans. FX artist Patrick Tatopoulos makes his directing debut. Screen Gems will release the sequel in theaters on January 23, 2009.
Source:ShockTillYouDrop.com
Scott Speedman didn't take the news too hard when he learned he was not part of Screen Gems' prequel Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans.
Promoting the release of the serial killer thriller Anamorph (opening in New York this week with an L.A. bow to follow), the actor tells ShockTillYouDrop.com, "Len [Wiseman], the director [of the first two Underworld films], texted me from New Zealand saying that the next film had werewolves and, 'You're not here, it's very strange.' It's a prequel, so I couldn't be in it at all."
Don't be so sure, stranger things have happened. As a fourth chapter that would resume with Speedman's character Michael and his relationship with Selene (played by Kate Beckinsale): "I don't know if there's going to be a next one. [The prequel] might close the book on the Underworld series."
In Rise of the Lycans, Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy return in this origin tale that ignites the feud between vampires and the Lycans. FX artist Patrick Tatopoulos makes his directing debut. Screen Gems will release the sequel in theaters on January 23, 2009.
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Here's a brief post in Len Wiseman's blog:
http://len-wiseman.com/blog/?p=54
Here's the website for the guy who's doing the props:
http://www.danielreeve.co.nz/
http://len-wiseman.com/blog/?p=54
Here's the website for the guy who's doing the props:
http://www.danielreeve.co.nz/
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Underworld 3 – Rise of the Lycans – News
Bloody Disgusting have reported on the latest cast news for the third film in the Underworld series. As many will know it is a prequel and, so, no Kate Beckinsale – but, as much as many online moan about this, the third film was always designed to be a prequel and was never meant to have Beckinsale in it.
Cast so far, are Bill Nighy as Viktor, the welcomed return of Michael Sheen as Lucian, Rhona Mitra joins the series, Kevin Grevioux is there and reprises his character Raze, Steven Mackintosh plays Tanis, and Shane Brolly is back as Kraven.
More news, coming soon.
Bloody Disgusting have reported on the latest cast news for the third film in the Underworld series. As many will know it is a prequel and, so, no Kate Beckinsale – but, as much as many online moan about this, the third film was always designed to be a prequel and was never meant to have Beckinsale in it.
Cast so far, are Bill Nighy as Viktor, the welcomed return of Michael Sheen as Lucian, Rhona Mitra joins the series, Kevin Grevioux is there and reprises his character Raze, Steven Mackintosh plays Tanis, and Shane Brolly is back as Kraven.
More news, coming soon.
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Lucian coming back is the best thing to happen to this franchise, he has been the best and most sypathetic character in the series so far by a LONG way.
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Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, and Rhona Mitra will be the three main actors/actress.
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I totally agree with you. He's definitely my favorite character of the whole series.
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Sony has planed to release the first pictures of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans during the San Diego's Comic Con, between 24 and 27 July !!
For the moment, we don't know if we will be able to see a Teaser trailer or a teaser poster of the film, but we will have for sure pictures of the movie.
For the moment, we don't know if we will be able to see a Teaser trailer or a teaser poster of the film, but we will have for sure pictures of the movie.
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