Ben Barnes Cast in ’Ophelia’

Posted March 4, 2009 10:36 am by fantasia_kitty

From Digital Spy.com: “Ben Barnes has reportedly been cast in Ophelia, a new reworking of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor has been tapped to star as the Danish prince in the forthcoming drama, which will retell the story from the perspective of his girlfriend. Atonement actress Juno Temple will play the title character, a woman who is “slowly driven insane” by her desire for Hamlet. Production is slated to start in early summer.” Thanks to MK for the heads up.

‘Dawn Treader’ Gets a New Release Date

Posted March 2, 2009 9:54 pm by Tirian

From Variety:

Twentieth Century Fox and Walden Media will release “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” on Dec. 10, 2010.

Move means “Narnia” will once again be a winter franchise.

Fox recently partnered with Walden on the “Narnia” film series after Disney and Walden parted ways.

Mouse House released the first two “Narnia” films. First one debuted in December 2005 and cumed $291.7 million domestically.

Sequel was released last May to less spectacular results, cuming $141.2 million at the North American box office. Walden and Fox believe “Narnia” is better suited for a December release.

As of now, “Dawn Treader” has the 2010 date to itself.

Thanks to Matt C for the alert.

‘Prince Caspian’ Cast Nominated for Young Artist Awards

Posted March 2, 2009 5:32 pm by wisewoman

Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes have been nominated for the “Best Performance in a Feature Film” award in the Leading Young Actor and Leading Young Actress categories at the 30th Annual Young Artist Awards. They have also been nominated, along with William Moseley and Anna Popplewell, for the “Best Performance in a Feature Film” award for Young Ensemble Cast. The ceremony will take place on March 29, 2009, at Globe Theatre at Universal Studios, Universal City. You can see the full list of nominations here.

Thanks susana and Candy for the heads-up!