Ocean's 13

[pete]

wait, so you're saying there was an ocean's 12?

[sheshothim]

You just made my day.

[MacGuffin]

Ocean's 13: Who's In
A new leading lady.

Ocean's Thirteen is moving ahead full-steam, and a development date has now been set — welcome news to fans of the series and the heist genre in general. The picture will begin shooting on July 21st under the direction of Steven Soderbergh once again, reports Variety.

Thirteen will be just like good old times, with all eleven of Danny Ocean's gang back for the new caper (or capers). Apparently, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Soderbergh all had to make some concessions in order to get their schedules lined up; however difficult a $100-million-heist is to plan, it can't be worst than coordinating the itineraries of three of Hollywood's hottest actors. "The odds were long on this happening, and it would not have been possible were it not for those actors and director moving other projects out of the way," said producer Jerry Weintraub. "The five of us are all great friends, and we decided we were going to kill ourselves to get this done."

Also returning is Andy Garcia's gambling mogul; it's interesting to speculate what his part will be this time, since he's already gotten his lucre back.

Not returning, unfortunately, are the last film's leading ladies — Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Hopefully, they'll be left out in a way that makes sense, without doing anything drastic to their characters and undoing the progress of the last two films. Instead, Ellen Barkin (The Big Easy, Switch) will be Thirteen's starring actress; apparently, she'll be having a tangle with Damon's character.

Ocean's Thirteen will return to its roots this time and be set in a casino again (giving a hint as to why Terry Benedict is back). However, shooting on location at the Bellagio during Eleven was too difficult, so Soderbergh will oversee the construction of a fully operational casino on five Warner Brothers sound-stages.

Ocean's Thirteen is expected in theaters in the summer of 2007.

[MacGuffin]

Jolie Raiding Casinos?
Starlet could join Ocean's 13.

George Clooney and the actors portraying Danny Ocean's 10 cohorts are all returning for a new heist in Ocean's 13. The bad news is that the caper sequel will be without the actresses that headlined 12, Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

However, it looks like another big female name might be next to Clooney's on the marquee come summer of 2007: Angelina Jolie, star of the Tomb Raider films and Brad Pitt's significant other. Ananova reports that Jolie is in talks to join Ocean's 13. No office confirmation has been given yet, but one could be forthcoming if the report is accurate.

Jolie recently appeared with Pitt in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and worked alongside Matt Damon in The Good Shepherd

As we reported earlier, Ocean's 13 will feature a new casino job and is to largely be shot on sound stages instead of a real-life casino. Actress Ellen Barkin has also joined the production, possibly as a romantic interest for Damon's character.

[MacGuffin]

Ali G Gambles on Ocean's 13?

Who knew George Clooney was such a big Ali G fan? Apparently, the Good Night, and Good Luck director is so into the British comedian, he wrote a part in Ocean's Thirteen specifically for him. With Talladega Nights due out this summer, Ali G (or Sacha Baron Cohen) is beginning to show signs he's ready to roll with the big boys.

Now that we're just three months away from the start of production, casting for Danny Ocean's third trip to the big screen is really starting to heat up. Recently, after news broke that neither Julia Roberts nor Catherine Zeta-Jones were returning, everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Angelina Jolie are rumored to be interested in a role. Clooney admitted to Sky News that he's a big fan of Cohen's work and that, if he decides to get down with the role, he'd be playing an "oddball character." Oh, and the rest of Ocean's crew are just so normal, right?

In related news, singers Barry Manilow and Céline Dion are also in talks for roles in the film. If that's the case, then this means part of the plot will probably surround a Dion/Manilow concert. Wicked!

[Kal]

Ali G + Barry Manilow/Celine Dion + Angelina Jolie = $$$$

I'm curious...

[©brad]

In related news, singers Barry Manilow and Céline Dion are also in talks for roles in the film. If that's the case, then this means part of the plot will probably surround a Dion/Manilow concert. Wicked!

céline dion's voice gives me migraines. seriously.

[MacGuffin]

Pacino Swims into Clooney's Ocean

Reporting the casting news on an Ocean's Eleven sequel is pretty much a full-time job, but we can handle it. Not long after learing that Julia and Catherine were out and that Ellen Barkin was in (and also that George Clooney apparently has a soft spot for Ali G), we now hear reliable reports that the surprisingly diminutive Al Pacino has been cast as a casino owner in Ocean's Thirteen.

Definitely returning for a third heist-fest are Clooney, Pitt, Damon, Mac, Cheadle, and Garcia. Toss Pacino and Barkin into the mix and you've got almost half the cast you'll need for a new Ocean adventure. Variety reports that the always-busy Steven Soderbergh plans to begin shooting Thirteen on July 21st, in and around such dazzling locations as Las Vegas and Los Angeles, but also that plot details are being kept under wraps. (Clooney's also switching screenwriters again; Ocean's Eleven was written by Ted (Matchstick Men) Griffin; Ocean's Twelve by George (The Sentinel) Nolfi; the third is presently being written by the successful duo of Koppelman & Livien, best known for Rounders -- although they also wrote Walking Tall, Knockaround Guys, and Runaway Jury.)

Expect the inevitably star-studded Ocean's Thirteen to steal into movie theaters in summer of 2007.

[Pozer]

I just saw Pacino in Salome over the weekend in L.A. and was left with wanting nothing more than MORE PACINO (crazy I know), so hells yeah. 

[Kal]

I also just saw Dog Day Afternoon over the weekend and I was watching Devils Advocate last night and hoping to see him do a cool part soon... I'm not sure thats it though

[MacGuffin]

Ocean's 13 Casting Rumor
Hugh Grant set for heist sequel?

Hugh Grant could be yet another well-known face joining Ocean's Thirteen. According to New! magazine and Clooney Studio, George Clooney might be trying to entice Grant to join his next caper.

"I love George, and the fact that he films his movies so quickly also makes me happy," Hugh apparently said. "I will look at whatever he has to offer, and if it's right, then I would jump at the chance."

Another rumored addition for a female role is Angelina Jolie, and Al Pacino has signed on as a Hotel-Casino owner. Additionally, Andy Garcia and all the members of Clooney's gang, including Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, are returning again. You have to wonder what their acting budget is.

Ocean's Thirteen is expected to go into production this July and should reach theaters in June, 2007.

[©brad]

hugh grant? eewwww.

[Just Withnail]

hugh grant? keewwwwl.

With the right material and cast around him Grant can be hilarious, which I think Ocean 13 may provide (I loved 12). Just like the Pacino addition, too me this casting rumour feels very right. Grant could fit into the gang as seemlessly as he would stand out, which is what most of them already do. He'd probably make a great villain too.

[©brad]

hugh grant? keewwwwl.

With the right material and cast around him Grant can be hilarious, which I think Ocean 13 may provide (I loved 12). Just like the Pacino addition, too me this casting rumour feels very right. Grant could fit into the gang as seemlessly as he would stand out, which is what most of them already do. He'd probably make a great villain too.

it was a subtle (well, maybe not that subtle) simpsons reference.

TOUR GUIDE: And here's where Hugh Grant-
MARGE: Eww.
TOUR GUIDE:- filmed the movie Nine Months.
MARGE: EEEEWWWWWW.

hehehehe.

[Just Withnail]