Valkyrie

[chamber-music]

What's not to understand? I do not like Tom Cruise and Kenneth Brannagh. The latter, especially looks like a complete moron.

I can understand cruise but why do you hate Brannagh? Is because he makes crappy shakesphere movies? or because he was in wild wild west?

 

[Carmine Falcone]

Because of his face....

 

[chamber-music]

^
ok.................

 

[DocHoliday]

I like Tom Cruise. Since I am from the South and am used to religious nuts this is nothing new to me. I just sorta ignore that facet of his personality.

 

[Retroman]

Article about the characters here

Awesome pic indeed. Cruise looks like Nick Fury.

Also, i had no idea David Schofield and Kevin McNally were in this movie too. When did that happen? This movie is oozing with talent....

who is playing hitler?

David Bamber is playing Hitler.

http://movies.monstersandcritics.co...grandson_cast_in_Hitler_movie_with_Tom_Cruise

What's not to understand? I do not like Tom Cruise and Kenneth Brannagh. The latter, especially looks like a complete moron.

Then you'll have a hard time watching this flick since they are the leads.t:

 

[Retroman]

Casting news courtesy of nieuws.nl....

Halina Reijn, yet another dutch actress, has landed an unspecified part in Valkyrie. She's had roles in Zus & Zo (nominated for best foreign film Oscar) and Zwartboek (Black Book) where she co-starred with her best friend Carice Van Houten.

Note: This was announced mid August but i wasn't here to post it.


And heres a brand new article courtesy of INQUIRER.net.

In Berlin with Tom Cruise, on the set of ‘Valkyrie’

By Ruben V. Nepales
Inquirer
Last updated 02:50am (Mla time) 08/31/2007


BERLIN, Germany—News-making controversies may have hounded “Valkyrie,” Tom Cruise’s thriller about a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, but a recent exclusive visit to the set in the German capital showed that the production is proceeding as scheduled.

Our group of visiting journalists first met Tom on Sunday evening at Hotel De Rome, where he talked about his role, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, considered a hero in Germany. Stauffenberg and several German officers tried to stop Adolf Hitler and his atrocious regime with an assassination attempt. The thriller is being directed by Bryan Singer (the “X-Men” movies, “Superman Returns”) from a script that reunites him with Christopher McQuarrie, his award-winning scriptwriter on the acclaimed “The Usual Suspects.” Nathan Alexander co-wrote the screenplay.

Extraordinary

The cast includes distinguished British and German actors, including Carice van Houten (who plays Claus’ wife, Nina von Stauffenberg), Kenneth Branagh, Terence Stamp, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Eddie Izzard, Jamie Parker, Christian Berkel and Thomas Kretschmann.

“It’s a very compelling story from a cinematic viewpoint,” said Tom, who held a glass of iced soda drink as the sun set in the rooftop terrace of the hotel. In the background, the sun set dramatically on a courtyard, where books by the Jews and liberal writers were once burned by the Nazis.

Tom’s hair was cut in the style of Stauffenberg, a Catholic who was executed after a bomb he put in a briefcase exploded but failed to kill the Fuhrer. Initial publicity photos emphasized the resemblance between Tom and Stauffenberg, the best known member of the Nazi resistance, who had earlier lost his left eye, right hand and two fingers on his left hand—the result of serious injuries he suffered when Allied forces strafed his vehicle in the Tunisian desert.

“It’s an extraordinary screenplay that Chris McQuarrie wrote,” Tom continued. “Bryan is a director that I had been wanting to work with since I saw ‘The Usual Suspects.’ He’s a brilliant filmmaker. And the screenplay itself—my hands were sweating as I read it.”

Of the heroism of Stauffenberg, the superstar said, “I thought of it in terms of what Stauffenberg represents. He was someone who realized that he had to take the steps that ultimately cost him his life... He recognized what was at stake. It’s compelling when people stand up for things.”

He told us the essence of the scene we were going to watch on the set the following day, Monday:

“Stauffenberg comes home and Nina has surprised him by coming from Bamberg to Berlin. Berlin, at this point in the movie, is not a safe city because of the bombings. But she comes to see him. He hasn’t seen his children in a long time. He is missing an eye and a hand, but he has wonderful wit.”

Practice

Asked what it was like to wear an eye patch for the role, Tom answered, “Your balance is thrown off—you need both eyes to get the depth of field.”

He described the challenges of playing someone with severe injuries: “I practiced a lot dressing myself and moving around only with the fingers and not having a hand. The thing about Stauffenberg is that he still insisted on writing so I have been practicing with my left hand. He never wanted any help. Even though his legs were also injured, he worked very hard not to have anyone notice that.”

A grandson of Stauffenberg’s, Philipp von Schulthesss, is in the cast. He said that about 99 percent of his family supported the making of the movie. The earlier controversy centered on the objection of a sur viving son of Stauffenberg’s.

“Valkyrie” is one of the first movies that Tom and his business partner, Paula Wagner, are rolling out since they took over United Artists, which was founded by movie legends Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and D.W. Griffith. Asked what his and Paula’s plans were for the studio that launched such successful franchises as “Rocky,” “The Pink Panther” and “James Bond,” the actor replied, “I am going to really try to do the best that I can and tell interesting stories that I find compelling. When you look at the first two pictures that we have, Mr. (Robert) Redford’s ‘Lions for Lambs’ (Tom stars with Robert and Meryl Streep) and ‘Valkyrie,’ you’ll see what I mean. I made one picture, ‘Rain Man,’ there.

A lot of scope

“That’s what we are going to do. I want to make pictures with a lot of scope. I love big movies with great characters. Look at the movies that I’ve produced—the ‘Mission’ pictures, ‘Vanilla Sky,’ ‘Minority Report’ and ‘The War of the Worlds.’ It’s a wide range of cinematic fare that I enjoy.”

Elsewhere on the terrace lit with tea candles flickering in Berlin’s warm breeze in August, Bryan Singer, Bill Nighy, the beautiful Carice van Houten, Eddie Izzard and other cast members shared their stories about filming a potentially powerful and important movie, the kind that may reap awards and sweep the box-office charts races.

Set visit

The following day, we went to the set—a pre-war villa southwest of Berlin, in an area supposedly like the Beverly Hills of Berlin. The homes’ backyards have a terrific view of the Schlachtensee lake.

Inside the house, the day’s scene unfolded: Tom and Carice waltz as their children play. One of the kids changes the music to one more suited to their mock battle. Tom and Carice stop and look on, amused at first, but as one of the kids pretend to be killed, the camera zooms in on Tom. His face slowly turns sad and anguished as he is reminded of the assassination mission he has to carry out, which could mean that, soon, he may no longer be with his family.

Without the aid of dialogue, his face obscured by an eye patch, Tom still manages to convey grief and turmoil. Watching the scene reminded us why we’ve always believed that Tom is an underrated actor. The superstar fame, controversies and unrelenting public scrutiny have often succeeded in eclipsing the fact that the guy is one of the finest actors of his generation.

Source Links(Credit to deviantart and stephanee from imdb boards): http://www.nieuws.nl/474435
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=85694

 

[SolidSnakeMGS]

Wow, I didn't know the movie had that kind of cast. Maybe Singer can talk to Stamp about reprising his role as Zod in Superman Returns Again. t: Not really. And Branaugh needs to shave his head in order to more closely resemble his character.

I wonder if Traudl Junge has a part in this. Maybe that's the role that actress with the unknown part is playing?

 

[chamber-music]

I think this movie has like some of the best british actors over 50 in it. Even the legendery stephen fry is in it!

 

[블라스]

Ahhh....getting excited about the movie!

 

[DocHoliday]

Terrific article, Retroman.

 

[Cinemaman]

Article about the characters here

Great pic, this movie is going to rock!

 

[Rezzo]

Valkyrie Allowed Into Bendlerblock After Allhttp://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=37367

The German government has done an about-face and decided to let the makers of Valkyrie, the Tom Cruise starrer about the failed 1944 plot to kill Adolf Hitler, use the original site where the officers behind the conspiracy were executed.

Thorsten Albig, a spokesman for the finance ministry, said there had been a change of heart about allowing the filmmakers to shoot at the Bendlerblock, where plot leader Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg and several of his co-conspirators were killed shortly after the bomb they planted injured but failed to kill the Nazi leader on July 20, 1944.

The finance ministry is responsible for all property owned by the federal government, including the Bendlerblock, which is now a memorial and national German shrine.

"The latest request by the film team was given a positive answer," Albig said. "There was a different feeling about the project. We will take a closer look with director Bryan Singer at the location and, while ensuring that the dignity of the shrine is protected, see what's possible and what's not."

The defense ministry had raised objections earlier this year because of bad experiences with film crews in recent years who had set up their equipment - and catering trucks - at the location.

Valkyrie - named after the plot's codename - began filming at locations in Berlin on July 18. The movie will be released on June 27, 2008.

Sounds good

 

[Hunter Rider]

News teaser for teaser

http://pdl.stream.aol.com/aol/us/cvn...bdf5c1d_dl.flv (1870KB)

 

[Hunter Rider]

Just found out that versions a bit faulty, Ive converted it to an avi and uploaded it.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/jbshux

 

[Mr. Socko]

First look tonight on ET, damn I won't be able to see it. It'll probably get up to youtube though.

And again, the cast of this movie is fantastic.

 

[Retroman]

Thanks HR. Can't wait to see the real deal.

 

[Cinemaman]

I hope someone will upload it, so everyone, who doesn't live in USA can watch this footage.

Loved shot with Cruise, looks amazing!!!

 

[DocHoliday]

Waiting for some to put it on Flash.

 

[Sebastos]

Catched the first look, this film looks great.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=38048

Behind the Scenes of Valkyrie!
Source: Movienewz.com
October 4, 2007


Entertainment Weekly went behind-the-scenes of director Bryan Singer's Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Patrick Wilson, Stephen Fry, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten, Eddie Izzard, Halina Reijn, Kevin McNally, Christian Berkel, Terence Stamp and David Schofield. The dramatic thriller hits theaters on June 27.

Click here to watch the clip online!

 

[Superman_]

If this movie is the hit that it is suppose to be I see the WB going ahead and giving Singer a second chance on Superman as well because if this movie does what it is suppose to do Singer will be very much sought after.

 

[DocHoliday]

That clip was great. This has honestly moved up my anticipation ladder.

 

[true316]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=38048

Behind the Scenes of Valkyrie!
Source: Movienewz.com
October 4, 2007


Entertainment Weekly went behind-the-scenes of director Bryan Singer's Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Patrick Wilson, Stephen Fry, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten, Eddie Izzard, Halina Reijn, Kevin McNally, Christian Berkel, Terence Stamp and David Schofield. The dramatic thriller hits theaters on June 27.

Click here to watch the clip online!

I wasn't actually planning on seeing this movie (I'm not a big Tom Cruise fan). But that clip really got me interested. I think I'll be checking this movie out when it comes to theaters.

 

[SolidSnakeMGS]

This looks better and better. When Singer has an excellent writer to take care of the narrative and allow Singer to only worry about visualizing, the results can be astounding.

 

[Retroman]

That looked pretty good even with the annoying ET commentary.