Ocean's Twelve

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#45
September 08, 2003, 12:30:17 AM
Ocean's Eleven is definatly entertaining, and far superier to most hiest movies. Is the concept original? Of course not (it was a remake). Was it darring? No. But it was well written, funny, well acted, and an amazing juggling act pulled off nicely by Soderberg. It doesn't compare to Sex, Lies, King of the Hill, Out of Sight, The Limey, or Traffic, but it's still good.

I vote for no Oceans 12.

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#46
September 08, 2003, 03:10:20 PM
pardon my ignorance, but the beautiful piece of music that plays as julia roberts does the long walk through the casino to danny in the police car, this is not an original david holmes piece... i know i've heard it sumwhere else. anyone?

anyway, that part of the film is wonderful. in fact, the best part of the whole movie is the music of david holmes.

MacGuffin

#47
September 08, 2003, 03:47:23 PM
Quote from: ©bradpardon my ignorance, but the beautiful piece of music that plays as julia roberts does the long walk through the casino to danny in the police car, this is not an original david holmes piece... i know i've heard it sumwhere else. anyone?

Claude Debussy's "Clair de lune de la 'Suite Bergamasque'.
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modage

#48
October 15, 2003, 03:30:20 PM
Ocean's Twelve: Billy Bob Thornton looks to have joined the cast according to Bernie Mac on a recent "Live with Regis and Kelly".
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

MacGuffin

#49
January 07, 2004, 12:57:01 AM
Member of "Ocean’s Eleven" Crew Recast for Sequel; Filming to Begin in April
Source: FilmJerk.com

While promoting his then-latest film in October, George Clooney told journalists that "the whole gang" would be back for "Ocean’s Twelve," the sequel to 2001's "Ocean Eleven" that he produced and starred in. Unfortunately, it seems that at least one of the actors that was a part of the first film will not be making the trip overseas for the next big heist. According to FilmJerk.com sources, the role of Yen – the Chinese acrobat that Shaobo Qin played in the original – is now being recast.

Since hearing this from several sources this past week, we have since verified that casting documents, which are sent to actors' agents in order to set up auditions with suitable clients, have now been distributed for the role.

The start of filming is now confirmed to be April, which was pushed back a month after an injury to co-star Brad Pitt on the "Troy" set. In between "Troy" and "Twelve," Pitt will be filming "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," according to a Fox publicist, with it "starting shooting in Los Angeles soon...[the film] may come to New York City in late February or early March to shoot some scenes."

The casting notes yield no new plot details about the sequel, which is said to focus on three bank heists in Europe. The character of Yen is described as being in his 20s, and "a Chinese acrobat/contortionist character that is part of Danny Ocean’s (George Clooney’s) crew. The actor must be able to speak Chinese fluently and English with a Chinese accent, as well as must be an accomplished contortionist who can perform acrobatic/contortion movements similar to those seen in the first film."

In the original film, Yen hurt his hand in preparation for the heist and, after being snuck inside the vault by his fellow "Robin Hoods," was almost further harmed by an entry bomb set by Clooney’s Ocean and Matt Damon’s Linus Caldwell.

Having made his motion picture debut in "Eleven," Qin is a member of the internationally acclaimed Peking Acrobats. As of this story being posted, FilmJerk.com was not able to get comment from producers on why the role was recast.

Locations for the film are said to include Paris, Rome and Amsterdam. Greg’s Previews describes the plot of the sequel as: "Danny Ocean (Clooney), reignited flame Tess (Julia Roberts) and the rest of a band of thieves and con men (some returning and some new), team up for another three huge heists, but this time they're in three different locations…Meanwhile, casino owner Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), whom Ocean and crew ripped off in Las Vegas, is hot on their tail, looking for revenge.”

Speaking about the sequel in September, Clooney related that after the first film opened, “everyone came back and started talking and we went: ’Okay, we had a big hit.’ So it immediately became these big negotiations and stuff. Then, we all sat in a room and said, 'Look, let's do it for 5 per cent less, and then, we can say we're there because we want to be there,' and so, we all said: 'OK, let's do it that way.'"
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#50
January 07, 2004, 09:05:23 AM
Quote from: MacSlorGuffinSpeaking about the sequel in September, Clooney related that after the first film opened, "everyone came back and started talking and we went: 'Okay, we had a big hit.' So it immediately became these big negotiations and stuff. Then, we all sat in a room and said, 'Look, let's do it for 5 per cent less, and then, we can say we're there because we want to be there,' and so, we all said: 'OK, let's do it that way.'"

oh how sweet. so they'll only make 3 &1/2 million instead of 4.

who am i kidding? it's going to be good.

Fernando

#51
January 29, 2004, 06:15:01 PM
From: Filmjerk.com

"Ocean's Twelve" Casting For a New Lead Character, a "Stunning Europol Agent"

Three weeks after FilmJerk.com uncovered the news that "Ocean's Twelve" was searching for a replacement for one of Danny Ocean's original set of accomplices in the first film, we've now learned that the production is casting a new character set to appear in the sequel. Of course, she has a tie to one of Ocean's gang of graft— she is the ex-fiancée of Rusty Ryan (played by Brad Pitt).

Producers for the film have now started the process of casting the part of Isabel Lahiri, a stunning and intelligent Europol agent in her 30's who specializing in tracking down master thieves. Her personal history makes her uniquely able to get inside their minds because she is both the daughter of the renowned master thief Le Marc and, as mentioned above, was once in a serious relationship with Rusty Ryan. In her pursuit of Le Marc's protégé, Le Renaud Nuit, (played by Vincent Cassel), Isabel crosses paths once again with Rusty and must choose between her career in law enforcement and the man she still loves.

Filming for the sequel will begin in April, with director Steven Soderbergh and actors George Clooney, Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle, among others, all set to return.

Still no word on what actor has been recast for the role of Yen, the Chinese acrobat that Shaobo Qin played in the original.

Sleepless

#52
January 30, 2004, 07:27:58 PM
Quote from: MacGuffinThe start of filming is now confirmed to be April, which was pushed back a month after an injury to co-star Brad Pitt on the "Troy" set.

What happened? Did he hurt his ankle?

sorry... couldn't help myself  :wink:
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#53
January 30, 2004, 07:35:09 PM
they should use Ray Ramono

Sleuth

#54
January 30, 2004, 07:37:46 PM
Quote from: Sleepless
Quote from: MacGuffinThe start of filming is now confirmed to be April, which was pushed back a month after an injury to co-star Brad Pitt on the "Troy" set.

What happened? Did he hurt his ankle?

sorry... couldn't help myself  :wink:

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#55
January 30, 2004, 07:47:10 PM
Quote from: Sleepless
Quote from: MacGuffinThe start of filming is now confirmed to be April, which was pushed back a month after an injury to co-star Brad Pitt on the "Troy" set.

What happened? Did he hurt his ankle?

sorry... couldn't help myself  :wink:

It actually happens to be true:

Brad Pitt Injured on Set of 'Troy'
Wed, Nov 26, 2003, 11:11 AM PT

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - According to industry reports, Brad Pitt injured himself on the set of his upcoming sword-and-sandal epic, "Troy."

Pitt, 39, was seen hobbling around Malta on crutches after tearing his left Achilles tendon. In the film, he portrays the nigh-invincible Greek hero Achilles whose only weakness is one heel.
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SoNowThen

#56
January 30, 2004, 07:47:52 PM
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Best PR accident EVER
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#57
January 30, 2004, 08:35:31 PM
Quote from: SoNowThen=

Best PR accident EVER

I'd say.

MacGuffin

#58
February 10, 2004, 08:51:01 PM
Zeta-Jones Joins 'Oceans Twelve'  

LOS ANGELES - Catherine Zeta-Jones has joined Julia Roberts in the cast of "Ocean's Twelve."

"Now I have two of the most beautiful women in the world in this picture," producer Jerry Weintraub told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Filming, which begins April 12, takes place in Chicago, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Weintraub, who produced the 2001 hit "Ocean's Eleven," said the movie will likely be released in December.

"Steven Soderbergh is the best and fastest director in the world."

Landing Zeta-Jones is a dream come true for Weintraub.

"I think this is my crowning achievement. I've been wanting to work with her and we had this wonderful role for a woman and it's hard to find someone of that stature, an Oscar winner," Weintraub said.

Zeta-Jones will join the cast that also includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mack, Casey Affleck, Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould.
"Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art." - Andy Warhol


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©brad

#59
February 10, 2004, 09:57:50 PM
it better be good.
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