Aronofsky Films

Aronofsky, Jolie No Longer Attached to Serena

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:18:52 -0500

Aronofsky, Jolie No Longer Attached to Serena:

Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, director Susanne Bier now attached

Darren and Angelina were reportedly attached the project back in January 2010

Russell Crowe, Liam Neeson for Noah?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:13:00 -0500

Darren Aronofsky is ready to set sail on Noah, the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark. I’m hearing that the Black Swan director wants Russell Crowe to play the title role in the New Regency/Paramount film.

I have also heard Aronofsky wants The Grey star Liam Neeson for another role.

Crowe is rumored to be wanted for the RoboCop remake, as well. The Neeson role sounds like it could be the “villain”. Regardless, it appears a lot of details are in flux and none of this news should be taken as fact.

Noah Reportedly Has a Villain, Summer Shoot, Possible Fall 2013 Release

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:47:00 -0500

Noah Reportedly Has a Villain, Summer Shoot, Possible Fall 2013 Release:

They’re going to start shooting in July in New York and Iceland and he says it’s really a good script. They’re really doing the story of Noah, a very unlikely subject you might think for a cutting edge fellow like Darren Aronofsky, but that’s what they’re doing. It’s going to be more likely a Fall 2013 release.

That’s the hangup right now, they haven’t cast Noah yet. But it’s got a guy in his 40s so it’s not going to be young. It’s going to be 40s. And there’s a big villain part, gotta have a villain in the story of Noah…

Jeffrey Wells on the Oscar Poker podcast, discussing a conversation with cinematographer Matthew Libatique

Spielberg Talking Moses Epic with Warner Bros

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:09:26 -0500

Spielberg Talking Moses Epic with Warner Bros:

While not directly Aronofsky related, if Spielberg is close to pre-production (production rumored for spring 2013) on a biblical feature filmed in the “gritty” style of Saving Private Ryan, then it’s hard to know how that would affect Noah. Major studios don’t seem to have any issue with releasing two similar movies in close proximity, but hopefully it wouldn’t end up being a bane to Noah.

Clint Mansell Live at Largo, April 4-5

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:53:39 -0500

Clint Mansell Live at Largo, April 4-5:

During his first ever live shows in the US, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated [Clint] Mansell and the Sonus Quartet will perform selections from the Last Night score, as well as performances of his other works which will include scores form Darren Aronofsky’s films and Moon on April 4 & 5 at Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles

Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah' to Be Produced by Mary Parent

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:03:47 -0500

Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah' to Be Produced by Mary Parent:

Mary Parent will produce Noah, Darren Aronofsky’s take on the iconic Bible tale. The project from Paramount and New Regency also is being produced by Aronofsky and Scott Franklin.

Black Swan concept poster by Mahdi Chowdhury

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:17:42 -0500

Black Swan concept poster by Mahdi Chowdhury

Christian Bale Reportedly Passes on Noah, Michael Fassbender Next in Line?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:34:00 -0500

Christian Bale Reportedly Passes on Noah, Michael Fassbender Next in Line?

Watch Darren Aronofsky’s video for “The View”,...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:31:00 -0500

Watch Darren Aronofsky’s video for “The View”, taken from the new Lou Reed/Metallica album Lulu [loureedmetallica.com]

(Thanks to Scott)

John Logan Brought in to Help on Noah Script

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:08:00 -0500

John Logan Brought in to Help on Noah Script:

“I just dipped in to help a little bit because I’ve liked Darren’s work and we just sort of talked about it and it was fun. It’s really great,” he said… “Darren’s sensibility is completely modern and so thrilling because it’s revisionist.”

John Logan is a screenwriter (Gladiator, The Last Samurai, The Time Machine)

Nephilim Giants

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:56:00 -0500

Screenwriter Brian Godawa recently published the novel Noah Primeval, which is set in an “ancient world of darkness, [where] fallen angels breed giants and enslave mankind to evil”. Controversy aside, he addresses a passage in Genesis (6:1-4) in his novel. He references the Nephilim (giants) that are arguably the offspring of angels and humans. This is a much better explanation of the imagery in puzzling Noé page.

(Thanks to dabuckna)

"…when you work with Aronofsky, you’ve gotta be in shape. He’s so smart and..."

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:45:54 -0500

“…when you work with Aronofsky, you’ve gotta be in shape. He’s so smart and he’s so driven that it’s like a great football coach. You want to play on his team. But the truth of it is, I’d probably go to work for free for him again. Yeah, he’s that kind of guy.”

- Mickey Rourke on Darren Aronofsky [Moviefone]

Darren Aronofsky Gets a Reality Check from the Margaret Mead Film Festival

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:42:00 -0500

Darren Aronofsky Gets a Reality Check from the Margaret Mead Film Festival:

On the forthcoming Lou Reed/Metallica video:

I think I’m just going to go with an open mind and see what these guys look like, their magic together, and then try and figure out where to put the camera. That’s what it is. There’s some incredible, beautiful imagery in the films in the Mead competition, and that was the joy of it. And those filmmakers were really present for their subject matter, and that’s the secret – be truthful to what’s happening in front of you.

Four New TV Ads for Meth Project Directed by Darren Aronofsky

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:53:00 -0500

YouTube playlist

Aronofsky to direct Lou Reed, Metallica video

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:24:24 -0500

Aronofsky to direct Lou Reed, Metallica video:

The Oscar-nominated director of “Black Swan” and “The Wrestler” will produce a video for the track, “Iced Honey.” Aronofsky brings his cameraman, Matthew Libatique, to the project as director of photography. The clip will be shot in the San Francisco Bay area and will be available for viewing later this month. [WSJ]

Lionsgate buys Mark Heyman's Facebook pic

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:32:49 -0400

Lionsgate buys Mark Heyman's Facebook pic:

‘XOXO’ to be produced by Darren Aronofsky, Michael London

Ropes of Silicon discovered another image from Noé on the Le...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:40:00 -0400

Ropes of Silicon discovered another image from Noé on the Le Lombard website. It looks to be the proposed cover for the collection of volumes or at least an alternate cover. Brad Brevet said it best: ”what exactly Noah is facing off against in that image is a mystery.” Seems like it could be a David and Goliath reference, though. David is a descendent of Noah, but it’s a long lineage.

Update: It appears the giant could be a Nephilim.

Pages from Noé Volume 1 — written by Darren Aronofsky and Ari...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:46:00 -0400

Pages from Noé Volume 1 — written by Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel, illustrated by Niko Henrichon

Noé Volume 1 - Extended Trailer

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:08:00 -0400

Noé Volume 1 - Extended Trailer

Noé Volume 1

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:07:00 -0400

Illustrator Niko Henrichon recently updated his website with a new post about the graphic novel he’s been collaborating on with Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel, titled Noé (Noah). Of course, given the previous uncertainty of the Aronofsky’s Noah project, this novel was probably intended as a way to both ensure that Aronofsky’s version was released in a public medium and to help sell the project to studios. Given that this is being called a “Volume 1” release, I imagine the director has held back some of his vision for the now future film.

Henrichon’s post is written in French. I don’t speak French, so this text was run through Google Translate to get the gist (apologies on the rough translation):

Almost a year since the last update. I was a little busy with the new series that I started with Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel: Noah! Volume 1 which has just been published in Europe by Editions Le Lombard.

I’m working on it for over a year now and for many months, it was a little difficult to tell because of all the confidentiality surrounding the project directly or indirectly connected to Hollywood. In addition, we have just learned that Darren Aronofsky will also conduct a film about Noah in the coming years and will be produced at Paramount Pictures.

This Volume 1 of Noah, to say a few words, I would say the introduction of a story rather confusing. Those familiar with Aronofsky films are sure to notice its tendency to stage events and ambiguous inatendus who pushed to their extreme limits, changing forever the fate of the protagonists. It’s the same with our version of the myth of Noah. Those who believe that we are just going to recycle the myth of the Old Testament may be disappointed. I was told recently that the first volume was almost too normal for Aronofsky. Well done! To say more would spoil the surprise a little.

The novel is available for purchase through Le Lombard and Amazon France (but not in the US, as far as I can tell right now). You’ll also find some preview images and a longer trailer on their website.

Last, here is Le Lombard’s synopsis for Noé (Google Translate again):

It was a world without hope, a world with no rain and no crops, dominated by warlords and their barbarian hordes.

In this cruel world, Noah was a good man. Seasoned fighter, mage and healer but he only wanted peace for him and his family. Yet every night, Noah was beset by visions of an endless flood, symbolizing the destruction of all life.

Gradually, he began to understand the message sent him by the Creator. He had decided to punish the men and kill them until the last. But he gave Noah a last chance to preserve life on Earth…