Ridley Scott to Direct Nottingham
02-25-09, 08:12 PM
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Re: Ridley Scott to Direct Nottingham
I read somewhere the other day that Scott plans to call it simply "Robin Hood". Also, he has extensively re-written the script and Crowe is no longer pulling double duty.
02-27-09, 12:56 AM
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Awesome news about Cate Blanchett! 
But who will be the Sheriff now if not Russell Crowe (or is he no longer playing Robin Hood but still Nottingham?)?
Is it true that Mark Strong will be Guy of Gisbourne?
But who will be the Sheriff now if not Russell Crowe (or is he no longer playing Robin Hood but still Nottingham?)?
Is it true that Mark Strong will be Guy of Gisbourne?
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02-27-09, 07:11 PM
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Does anyone think Ridley Scott will go for an R rated Nottingham?
03-12-09, 05:57 PM
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I have to say though that it kinda seems pointless to make this. At first it seemed like we were getting a fresh take on the story with "Nottingham". That sounded fresh and new and exciting. Now that has changed and again we are getting the standard same old Robin Hood tale yet again. Guess I will await more info. and footage to judge this though.
04-13-09, 12:23 AM
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William Hurt jousting for Robin Hood role
Actor set to play William Marshall in Russell Crowe starrer
By Borys Kit
April 12, 2009, 11:00 PM ET
William Hurt has joined the cast of Universal and Imagine's untitled Robin Hood film being directed by Ridley Scott.
Russell Crowe toplines the movie, which is billed as a retelling of the origins of the legend's key characters. Cate Blanchett is on board as Maid Marian, and the project, written by Brian Helgeland, also includes Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand and Alan Doyle as the Merry Men.
Hurt plays William Marshall, the Earl of Pembroke, a historical figure who was one of the most powerful men in Europe. Marshall was a servant to the Plantagenet kings and one of the best jousters of the era.
The movie just started lensing in the U.K.; Scott is producing with Imagine's Brian Grazer.
Repped by Endeavor, Hurt was Oscar-nominated for his supporting role in 2005's "A History of Violence." Recent credits include "The Incredible Hulk," "Into the Wild" and FX's "Damages."
Actor set to play William Marshall in Russell Crowe starrer
By Borys Kit
April 12, 2009, 11:00 PM ET
William Hurt has joined the cast of Universal and Imagine's untitled Robin Hood film being directed by Ridley Scott.
Russell Crowe toplines the movie, which is billed as a retelling of the origins of the legend's key characters. Cate Blanchett is on board as Maid Marian, and the project, written by Brian Helgeland, also includes Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand and Alan Doyle as the Merry Men.
Hurt plays William Marshall, the Earl of Pembroke, a historical figure who was one of the most powerful men in Europe. Marshall was a servant to the Plantagenet kings and one of the best jousters of the era.
The movie just started lensing in the U.K.; Scott is producing with Imagine's Brian Grazer.
Repped by Endeavor, Hurt was Oscar-nominated for his supporting role in 2005's "A History of Violence." Recent credits include "The Incredible Hulk," "Into the Wild" and FX's "Damages."
04-19-09, 09:44 PM
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Re: Ridley Scott to Direct Nottingham
Link to first pic of Crows as Robin Hood:
http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article...-as-robin-hood
http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article...-as-robin-hood
04-19-09, 09:52 PM
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Link to first pic of Crows as Robin Hood:
http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article...-as-robin-hood
http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article...-as-robin-hood
04-20-09, 10:26 AM
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Wow. So far so good. 
06-18-09, 12:24 PM
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06-18-09, 12:34 PM
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Confirmed. From Sienna Miller to Cate Blanchett? That's a major upgrade! She's perfect for the role. Also, the film's title will not be Nottingham, though the new title hasn't been announced yet.
Good call!
06-18-09, 01:17 PM
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Re: Ridley Scott to Direct Nottingham
I'm surprised there haven't been any updates about rumors of chaos on the set.
Supposedly they have stopped filming because Crowe has been asked to lose 40 pounds. Someone form the production leaked info about he looked more like Friar Tuck than Robin Hood.
Several reports say Russel Crowe isn't even speaking to Ridley at this point.
Not sure if it's true or not.
Of course publicists and the studios are saying everything is fine.
Supposedly they have stopped filming because Crowe has been asked to lose 40 pounds. Someone form the production leaked info about he looked more like Friar Tuck than Robin Hood.
Several reports say Russel Crowe isn't even speaking to Ridley at this point.
Not sure if it's true or not.
Of course publicists and the studios are saying everything is fine.
06-18-09, 01:21 PM
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I'm surprised there haven't been any updates about rumors of chaos on the set.
Supposedly they have stopped filming because Crowe has been asked to lose 40 pounds. Someone form the production leaked info about he looked more like Friar Tuck than Robin Hood.
Several reports say Russel Crowe isn't even speaking to Ridley at this point.
Not sure if it's true or not.
Of course publicists and the studios are saying everything is fine.
Supposedly they have stopped filming because Crowe has been asked to lose 40 pounds. Someone form the production leaked info about he looked more like Friar Tuck than Robin Hood.
Several reports say Russel Crowe isn't even speaking to Ridley at this point.
Not sure if it's true or not.
Of course publicists and the studios are saying everything is fine.
12-15-09, 12:12 PM
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12-15-09, 12:18 PM
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As much as I love Ridley Scott, from the trailer, it sort of looks like a present-time Russell Crowe playing himself in a Robin Hood movie! 
Sort of like the same feeling I got when seeing Jason Statham in that In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale movie.
Sort of like the same feeling I got when seeing Jason Statham in that In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale movie.
12-15-09, 12:54 PM
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