The Future for Oddball Jones – No Escaping from the Deep

Posted on December 22, 2010 by unklerupert

Whatever the future holds for Duncan Jones after ‘Source Code‘, it is certainly not going to be at the helm of the movie adaptation of Alex Kershaw’s book ‘Escape From The Deep‘

Confirmed on twitter in conversation with Collider writer, Jake Lasker, Duncan confirmed that he will not be Directing “..the sub movie” after Jake enquired “dying to hear about Mute…when will we get info? Or is the sub movie next?” to which Duncan replied “not on the sub movie anymore, but trying hard to get one of two things made next. Mute is one of those 2”

Now we are all obviously interested in news on any developments with ‘Mute‘ being the next anticipated original material from Mr.Jones, being described in the past as his love letter to Ridley Scott’s adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s ‘Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep’, ‘Blade Runner‘.

Set in the same fictional universe as Jones’ 2009 debut feature ‘MOON‘ and also set to feature a cameo by Sam Rockwell, returning as Sam Bell to offer maybe a small epilogue to his story in ‘MOON’. But now we also have a new, mystery movie added to the mix as well, with not a hint of what it might be…

Anyway, before we get carried away with what might be, we definitely have ‘Source Code‘ to look forward to. As announced recently, ‘Source Code‘ will open, and receive it’s world premier, at the 2011 SXSW South By Southeast Film Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas.

The question is, what is an up and coming Director to wear? What kind of entrance to make to maximise the publicity opportunities? Piecing together the clues (reading Duncan’s tweets) I believe we can look forward to the first, public appearance of Oddball Jones, rolling up to the ‘Source Code’ Premier in a Sherman, baby

Source Code World Premier To Open SXSW 2011

Posted on December 17, 2010 by unklerupert

Many congratulations are in order for Duncan Jones and the gang, as Film Conference & Festival SXSW announce that Source Code will have it’s world premier, and open the 2011 event.

Of course, Duncan is no stranger to SXSW, having appeared there in 2009 to present MOON, along with Sam Rockwell…

Full press release as follows:

DUNCAN JONES’ SOURCE CODE TO OPEN 2011 SXSW FILM FESTIVAL

Austin, Texas – December 16, 2010 – Earlier today, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film
Conference and Festival announced it will host the world premiere of the Summit
Entertainment film Source Code for its 2011 Opening Night. The smart action thriller is the
second feature from SXSW Alum Duncan Jones (Moon), and stars Jake Gyllenhaal (Love and Other Drugs, Brokeback Mountain), Michelle Monaghan (Eagle Eye, Due Date), Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air, The Departed) and Jeffrey Wright (Quantum of Solace, Syriana).

The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival runs March 11 – 19, 2011 in Austin, Texas.

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens (Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an
unknown man, he discovers he’s part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commutertrain. In an assignment unlike any he’s ever known, he learns he’s part of a government experiment called the “Source Code,” a program that enables him to cross over into another man’s identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. With a second, much larger target threatening to kill millions in downtown Chicago, Colter re-lives the incident over and over again, gathering clues each time, until he can solve the mystery of who is behind the bombs and prevent the next attack.

Opening in theaters nationwide on April 1, 2011, the film was written by Ben Ripley. A Mark Gordon Company production, and presented by Vendóme Pictures, the film was produced by Mark Gordon, Philippe Rousselet and Jordan Wynn, with Hawk Koch, Jeb Brody, and Fabrice Gianfermi executive producing.

“We are delighted to welcome Duncan Jones back to SXSW. His debut Moon showed an
intelligence, skill, and exceptional use of limited resources that’s exactly the kind of filmmaking we love to support,” said Film Conference and Festival Producer Janet Pierson. “Source Code is a terrific follow-up; it’s a smart, suspenseful thriller, and a perfect fit for our 2011 Opening Night!”

A full copy of the press release in PDF format is available from SXSW here.

Happy Birthday Sam Rockwell

Posted on November 5, 2010 by unklerupert

Some say he is the modern day equivalent of the great Gene Kelly. Today we celebrate the Birthday of the greatest dancer on the silver screen, MR SAM ROCKWELL.

Sam has also been known to do a nice bit of acting as well, but for today, we shall celebrate, by watching him throw some shapes.

Get on the good foot & do the bad thing Sam, have a great day

Allcity Media Show Giant Sam Bell & MOON Posters For Sale!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by unklerupert

How would you like to be greeted by a 10 ft high Sam Bell upon arriving to work every day? This is what AllCity Media’s David Frost and colleagues have to look up to every morning.

MOON: Giant Sam Bell at Allcity Media - London

No bad thing as far as I am concerned, and I’m sure the majority of you would like to see something similar up on your walls. Well now you can.

AllCity Media recently initiated a Redrawn programme as part of their 10th Anniversary, including limited runs of two MOON pieces by Martin Ansin, and also featuring a wonderful interpretation by Kevin Tong. AllCity MD, David Frost, was kind enough to drop us a line with details on the company, the Redrawn initiative, and the MOON print you see next to their giant Sam Bell. Continue reading →

Empire Dates Source Code Release For March 2011!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by unklerupert

Source Code Jake Gyllehaal as Coulter-Stevens

The October issue of Empire magazine dates release for Duncan Jones 2nd feature ‘Source Code’ as March 11th 2011.

Featured in the magazine’s list of the ’10 Movies We Want to See Right Now’ Duncan tells Empire when comparing casts on MOON & Source Code.

It was just me & Sam Rockwell and half a day with Kevin Spacey. On this one I’ve got four really talented actors – Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright. It’s a new test, a new experience…

Although still playing his cards close to his chest with regards details (as mentioned in our previous interview when questioned on promotion) Duncan does reveal that Coulter Stevens, played by Gyllenhaal is…

a military man who wakes up on a train not knowing how he got there. Before he gets a chance to work it out, things change in such a dramatic way, he doesn’t know whether the train is real or not.

Duncan goes on to talk about adding humour to the script, and again on the incredible experience of working with legendary editor Paul Hirsch.

Empire October 2010

Grab a copy of Octobers Empire to read the rest.

Thanks to WDW for heads up

MOON / 2001 Double Bill At The Prince Charles Cinema London

Posted on August 5, 2010 by unklerupert

MOON & 2001: a space odyssey - at the Prince Charles Cinema

Unable to attend the fantastic double bill of MOON and 2001: a space odyssey at the Prince Charles Cinema in London last night (4th August 2010). Had a table tennis tournament with GERTY. Luckily we had our old friend CaptainDisco in attendance to tell us a bit about the evening…

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Duncan Jones Interview With Indigo Magazine Ahead Of German Release Of MOON

Posted on July 14, 2010 by unklerupert

Indigo Magazine - Duncan Jones Interview

Indigo Magazine feature an interview with MOON Director Duncan Jones in the filmwelt section of this months issue, ahead of the July 15th cinema release of his first feature in Germany.

Click on the logo above, or image below to go to the full interview, or download the complete July issue in PDF format here

Covering the making of MOON, the influences of classic Sci-Fi, and the involvement of Sam Rockwell, Duncan also talks about his time living in Berlin in the 1970′s, and hints that he may return in the near future to make another film…

Indigo Filmwelt interview with Duncan Jones July 2010

And nice to see another photo of Mr Jones by the lovely Rodene Ronquillo

Update: Further German press coverage

Tip Berlin have feature this interview with Duncan

Welt Online also have a feature on MOON and Duncan

Hola Mexico MOON Opens Today!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by unklerupert

Luna 1095 Dias (MOON) Cinemex Mexico

Cinema release news just in from Duncan Jones, MOON (LUNA 1095 DIAS) opens in Mexico TODAY!

A quick shout out to the Twitter massive and it seems the best place to go get your fill of Duncan Jones’ first feature starring the incredible Sam Rockwell is Cinemex (although if you have any other links, please let us know and we’ll update this post ASAP.)

So, if you’re looking to see one of the best independent Sci-Fi films of the last decade, head over to the Cinemax site NOW! Or Cinemark HERE

Este filme de ciencia ficción marca el debut del director inglés Duncan Jones. Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) ha sido contratado por tres años como minero en una base situada en el lado oscuro de la Luna. Acompañado únicamente por el robot GERTY, Bell se ha acostumbrado a la soledad, por lo que al faltar dos semanas para volver a casa comienza a dudar de lo que sucede a su alrededor.

Yannick Dahan Heaps Praise on MOON in French Review

Posted on July 9, 2010 by unklerupert

Yannick Dahan reviews MOON

Sophie Lefevre from the company distributing the French MOON DVD & Blu-Ray release dropped us a note to point us towards this video review of MOON by Yannick Dahan:

Yannick Dahan is a very frank journalist ! His program TV is broadcast on a specialized chain Terror-SF.

He never hesitate to destroy films and when he praise a film, it’s a great moment !

Watching the review, the passion was obvious, but my French aint so hot. Luckily, the lovely Hélène Bricks has translated it all for us…

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MOON Trailer in German Ahead of July Cinema Release

Posted on June 22, 2010 by unklerupert

Wehay! From Koch Media, here is the German MOON trailer ahead of the July Cinema release. Looking like MOON will now be opening on 60 screens! Good Times

In einer nicht allzu weit entfernten Zukunft ist das Energieproblem auf der Erde endlich gelöst, seit die Firma Lunar Industries auf dem Mond den Brennstoff Helium-3 abbaut und es zur Benutzung auf der Erde abtransportieren lässt

Astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) ist auf dem Mond stationiert, um die einsame Aufgabe des Treibstoffabbaus zu überwachen. Nach knapp drei Jahren auf der Mondbasis führt er seinen Job nur noch mechanisch aus und verbringt die meiste Zeit mit dem Gedanken an seine bevorstehende Rückkehr zur Erde, um endlich seine Frau und ihre gemeinsame Tochter wiederzusehen. Aber zwei Wochen vor seiner Abreise beginnt Sam seltsame Dinge zu sehen und zu hören. Nachdem dann eine Routinekontrolle schief geht, befürchtet er, dass Lunar Industries anscheinend ganz eigene Vorstellungen von seinem Verbleib hat…

Great 8/10 review from Independentfilme

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