Gods of Egypt

Normalmente un film richiede 3-4 mesi di lavorazione, e poi c'è la post produzione per CGI ed effettoni speciali vari (300, se ricordate, portò via un anno solo per quello!), poi aggiungiamoci qualche mese di proiezioni test e i due anni son presto fatti.



Magari ci mettono di meno e anticipano...
... Come sono ottimista!!!

Accuse di razzismo verso la produzione di Gods of Egypt colpevole di aver chiamato troppi bianchi caucasici ad impersonare le divinità della Terra del Grande Fiume... Non è proprio senza senso la protesta, però è anche difficile trovare attori dell'etnia giusta: bianchi sono troppo chiari; neri son troppo scuri... Naveen Andrews - di chiare origini indiane - poteva andare bene; Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan di Criminal Minds) anche lui ha la tonalità di carnagione appropriata... Forse erano più adatti, ma al di là del pubblico televisivo, cinematograficamente non sono nomi affermati. Chi avrebbero dovuto quindi prendere per assicurare gli incassi e accuratezza etnologica?

Sebbene la protesta non sia del tutto sbagliata, in linea di principio, trovo tuttavia sciocco che la gente non sappia accettare il fatto che un film è un film...

Gerard Butler's new £100million movie caught up in bizarre race row
Apr 13, 2014 08:27 By Toby McDonald

PROTESTERS claim African blockbuster Gods Of Egypt has been whitewashed and call for greater racial mix among stars of film.

GERARD Butler has been hit by a bizarre race row on the Aussie set of his new £100million movie.

The blockbuster, called Gods Of Egypt, is set in Africa but the main parts have gone to Butler, Australian Geoffrey Rush and Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

More than 15,000 signatures have been gathered in Australia, where shooting has begun, for a petition demanding fair representation.

Demonstrators are calling for a greater racial mix among the main characters.

Australian filmmaker Ruby Hamad, one of the protesters, said: “The time-honoured tradition of Hollywood whitewashing continues. Every time people of colour are whitewashed – and it happens with alarming frequency – those of us who dare complain are told not to overreact, that it’s entertainment, that we shouldn’t play the race card.

“After all, why should race matter in a good film? It matters as actors of colour are routinely sidelined.”

Gods Of Egypt is being directed by Alex Proyas, who made Will Smith’s I, Robot. Butler stars as the God of Chaos, Coster-Waldau as Horus and Rush is Sun God Ra.

Egyptians were among people answering a casting call for “extras of Middle-Eastern appearance” but the parts had been filled, it is claimed.

The petition, organised by activists Thorne Studios, has attracted worldwide support.

It demands the director: “Stay true to the appearance of the men you wish to represent.”

Yesterday, film studio Lionsgate and Proyas declined to comment.

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Boys night out! Gerard Butler sticks close to co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau at Mother Of All Balls after Friday night flirting
By MARIA LEWIS
PUBLISHED: 11:56 GMT, 24 May 2014 | UPDATED: 12:25 GMT, 25 May 2014

Just 24 hours earlier he was seen fliting up a storm at a Sydney cocktail party, but Gerard Butler was on his best behaviour on Saturday night as he made it all about the boys.
The 44-year-old actor stuck close to his Gods Of Egypt co-star and Game Of Thones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as they attended the Mother Of All Balls at Sydney's Town Hall.
The bromance was in full swing as the two stars walked the red carpet, looking dapper in form-fitting suits: Butler in classic black and white and Coster-Waldau being more experimental in navy.


Star guest: Gerard Butler arrives at the Mother Of All Balls at Sydney Town Hall on Saturday night

The pair posed alongside Australian actors and real-life couple Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward, who founded the event over a decade ago to support non-profit organisation YWCA.
Ward lived-up to the theme, wearing an elaborate headpiece and masquearde mask on her head to fit in with the Ballroom which had been decked out in Carnivale decorations.
Butler looked only slighlty uncomfortable in front of the cameras after being sprung flirting with several women at the Belvedere Vodka party at Cruise Bar on Friday night.


Bromantic evening: The 44-year-old actor stuck close to his Gods Of Egypt co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who was also at the charity event

The 300 star had tried to avoid photographers by showing up late and avoiding the red carpet, but was pictured chatting closely with model and photographer Ivana Martyn-Zyznikow.
It was only a shot while later that he exchanged contact details with a mystery blonde, before running from the venue for his waiting vehicle nearby.
Butler and Coster-Waldau have been in Sydney since March where they have been filming $150m mythological blockbuster Gods Of Egypt.


Boys are back in town: Butler, Coster-Waldau and Bryan Brown arrive at Sydney's Town Hall

Shot at Fox Studios, it's the latest film from prolific Australian director Alex Proyas who is behind i,Robot and The Crow.
The men clearly get along and have been frequently spotted dining together at popular cafes once the cameras have stopped rolling.
Butler too has been a regular addition to the Sydney social scene, appearing at everything from fashion show front rows to label launches in Bondi.

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Al link altre immagini non strettamente correlate alla serata di gala.

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Foto dal set!!!

Premetto che al Daily Mail non sanno scrivere i titoli... Che c'entrano i Romani con gli Dei d'Egitto!???!

EXCLUSIVE: Move over Russell Crowe, there's a new gladiator in town! Gerard Butler dons Roman skirt and sandals to film scenes for new movie Gods Of Egypt
By LUCY CHESTERTON
PUBLISHED: 04:28 GMT, 27 May 2014 | UPDATED: 08:10 GMT, 27 May 2014

Russell Crowe's reputation as the most legendary on-screen Gladiator is about to take a beating.
Hollywood hunk Gerard Butler was snapped looking ready for action in Sydney on Tuesday.
The actor, 44, was spotted shooting scenes for the upcoming Gods of Egypt in full costume.


First look: Gerard Butler is seen in full gladiator costume filming scenes for God Of Egypt in Sydney on Tuesday


I can see my house from here! Scottish-born actor Gerard Butler, 44, has been living in the Sydney beachside suburb of Tamarama while shooting the blockbuster

And while few big-screen heroes could pull off a look that includes full skirt and sandals, Gerard seemed more than comfortable as he embraced the role of the villain Set in the $150 million dollar action fantasy flick.
But while his character is the merciless god of darkness, on-set, Gerard seemed to be having a ball.
In fact, usurping the Egyptian throne and plunging the empire into chaos was all in a day's work for the performer, who managed to pretend he was in the midst of chaos while surrounded by crew.


In character: Gerard plays Set, a villain who plunges the formerly peaceful empire of Egypt in chaos and darkness when he usurps the throne


Ready for his close-up: Flanked by two costumed guards, the Hollywood actor seemed to be fully in character as he recited his lines on the Sydney street


Clash of the titans: Russell Crowe first donned Roman dress for the 2000 flick Gladiator, for which he won the Best Actor Oscar, while Gerard's 2014 role in the blockbuster Gods of Egypt sees him in the ancient costume


Get to the point: On set, it was all systems go as the elaborate costumes were donned and hired extras filled out the background as slaves and guards, giving Sydneysiders a taste of the ancient world


Aussie bloke: Following Gods of Egypt, Gerard was been slated to shoot a remake of surfer film Point Break in Australia, but has now pulled out


Local lad: Since touching down in Australia ahead of shooting, the actor has enjoyed social events including The Mother of All Balls last week and as well has been spotted at local cafes


Hollywood hunk: Although the character of Set is a villain, it wasn't all doom and gloom on set as Gerard cracked a smile between takes

The handsome Olympus Has Fallen actor is reportedly single, but that hasn't stopped him being seen with loads of local ladies, including being spotted with two women at the Belvedere Vodka party at Cruise Bar in Sydney on Friday night.
Earlier this year the star admitted he was still searching for 'the one'.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, he explained, 'I have not met the one princess yet,' adding, 'That doesn't mean I have not met a lot of princesses along the way, but not the one and only yet.'


Up close and personal: Even gladiators need a touch-up now and then! Consummate professional Gerard is used to the ministrations of makeup artists on set


Not so fierce: With a smile like that, it's easy to see why Gerard was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2013 and 2014


Focus: Although he's a star now, Gerard started out as a lawyer after going to law school


Boxed in: The scene called for Gerard to juggle a gold-plated prop box, but moviegoers won't find out the meaning until the film's release in 2016

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Gerard Butler’s buff physique shows why he’s fit for the leading part in ‘Gods of Egypt’
Christine Sams
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MAY 27, 2014 5:00PM

HIS film is still being made but let’s face it, Gerard Butler back in armour is likely to be a sure-fire hit.

Butler was in costume on the set of Gods of Egypt in Centennial Park today, as part of filming duties for the new epic.

And the 300 star showed why he has been chosen for one of the leading roles in the Alex Proyas film — he wears a suit of armour with ease.

The 44-year-old Scottish actor, who has become a popular fixture on Sydney’s social circuit while filming in Australia, is playing a villainous ancient god in the film.

Other actors appearing in the $150 million film include Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, from Game of Thrones, and Australian Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush.

Clearly comfortable throwing his weight around on set, Butler’s scenes were boosted by a number of extras in ancient Egyptian garb.

The actor has spoken previously of his excitement at working on the film in Sydney.

“It’s the largest budget movie I have ever worked on. It’s huge in every dimension. It’s huge in its scope and in its story and visually. (I, Robot’s) Alex Proyas is the man. Everything about the movie feels bang on,” Butler said.


Gerard Butler filming Gods Of Egypt in Centennial Park today. Picture: Adam Taylor Source: News Corp Australia


Buff ... Gerard Butler in costume on set today. Picture: Adam Taylor Source: News Corp Australia


Gerard Butler filming Gods Of Egypt in Centennial Park today. Picture: Adam Taylor Source: News Corp Australia

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