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Dredd Directed by Pete Travis Produced by Alex Garland
Andrew MacDonald
Allon ReichWritten by Alex Garland Based on Judge Dredd by
John Wagner
Carlos EzquerraStarring Karl Urban
Olivia Thirlby
Lena Headey
Jason CopeCinematography Anthony Dod Mantle[1] Editing by Mark Eckersley Studio DNA Films
IM Global
Reliance BIG EntertainmentDistributed by Lionsgate Release date(s) September 21, 2012[2] Country United Kingdom Language English Budget $45,000,000 Dredd is an upcoming film directed by Pete Travis. It was announced in December 2008 that Danny Boyle, through his production company DNA Films, was to make a comic book adaption[3][4] of 2000 AD character Judge Dredd[5] and would be unrelated to the 1995 film version. The film is to be directed by Pete Travis with a script by Alex Garland. The cast currently consists of Karl Urban as Judge Dredd and Olivia Thirlby as Judge Anderson. Dredd is due to be released on September 21, 2012[6] in 3-D.[7][2]
Contents
Cast
- Karl Urban as Judge Dredd
- Olivia Thirlby as Judge Anderson
- Lena Headey as Madeline Madrigal (AKA "Ma-Ma")
- Jason Cope
- Domhnall Gleeson[8]
- Langley Kirkwood as Judge Lex
- Francis Chouler as Judge Guthrie[9]
- Kevon Kane as Mark
- Joe Vaz as Big Joe
- Warrick Grier
- Scott Sparrow
- Luke Tyler as Freel
- Travis Snyders
- Martin Kintu
- Rakie Ayola[6]
Production
Development
Plans for a new Judge Dredd film were first announced in December 2008.[5] It is to be produced by director Danny Boyle's production company DNA Films[3] (though Boyle will not be directing the film[10]) with Alex Garland (Boyle's screenwriter on 28 Days Later and Sunshine) attached to write the script.[11] Judge Dredd creator John Wagner will consult on the film.[3]
Director Duncan Jones turned down an offer to direct the film, though he thought the script was "great"; he explained his reasons stating:
“ Thing was, I had such a strong idea of what I wanted to do with a Dredd movie, I could not bring myself to take it on and not do it my way! … and it's not like I could do it as a sequel either; my Dredd would have been really weird, and dark and funny, but not your traditional introduction to a hero character.[12] ” Pre-production
In May 2010, Reliance BIG Entertainment announced they would finance the film (with a budget of $45million), which will be shot in 3-D, with Pete Travis hired to direct.[4] Script writer Garland along with Andrew MacDonald and Allon Reich were also confirmed as producers for the film[4] with filming to begin in the fourth quarter of 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.[4] John Wagner also spoke positively on the film's script stating:
“ Alex Garland's script is faithful to the original concept that made Judge Dredd a favourite bad-ass hero. It's a high-octane slay ride through the dark underbelly of the vast future city. A fan pleaser.[4] ” In July, IM Global (production partners on the film) stated that the film's official title would be Dredd instead of Judge Dredd.[7] Karl Urban was cast as Dredd the same month.[13] IM Global also revealed a few plot details:
“ Dredd takes us to the wild streets of Mega City One, the lone oasis of quasi-civilization on Cursed Earth. Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) is the most feared of elite Street Judges, with the power to enforce the law, sentence offenders and execute them on the spot – if necessary.[5][7] ” In September, it was announced that pre-production had officially commenced on August 23 at Cape Town Film Studios in Cape Town, South Africa[5] and Variety revealed that actress Olivia Thirlby would play the part of Judge Anderson.[14]
It was reported, at the Toronto International Film Festival, that the film had already achieved sales of 20 million dollars ahead of release.[15]
In an interview with Empire, Urban stated that the script is "faithful to the world Wagner created, yet completely fresh in its execution" and "darker in tone."[16]
In an interview with Shave Magazine, Urban explained it is a "setup film... It's about the day in the life of Dredd as he puts his rookie, Anderson, through the paces to see if she is worthy or not of becoming a Judge."[17] It wouldn't be based on any specific comic book plot but would be a "amalgamation of stories" and that, unlike the 1995 film version, Dredd, like the comics,[3] would keep his helmet on, never showing his face.[18] As Garland later explained: "He is supposed to be the faceless representative of the law and I think that is part of his enigma ... You wouldn't get to the end of a Sergio Leone Western and go, 'God, I didn't even know the character's name!' It's irrelevant."[19]
Urban told Shave Magazine that he is currently undergoing a lot of physical preparation in order to become a "beast of a man" true to the comic.[17]
On November 2, Lionsgate announced that they picked up U.S. distribution rights for Dredd.[20]
Filming
Filming began on November 12, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.[20] The first photos from the set were revealed on November 19.[21]
The cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle said they had to build new camera rigs to get some of the shots they wanted. He also suggested that the film "won’t look so much like the action films we’re accustomed to, and the audience won’t have things thrust in their faces every five minutes. I hope it will be more painterly. If we get it right, it will be a cross between Blade Runner and Clockwork Orange."[1]
Post production
On October 7, 2011, the Los Angeles Times reported that Travis was prohibited from participating in the editing process following creative disagreements between producers and executives. The editing process was taken over by writer Garland, whose contribution was considered to be significant enough that he could seek a co-director credit — a situation considered unusual as Garland had never directed a film before and had not been in charge of any filming. The disagreement was said to have concerned disapproval over the footage that Travis was providing. Although Travis was removed from the editing process he was said to have still been monitoring the progress of the film. On October 10, Travis and Garland released a joint statement claiming that they had agreed on an "unorthodox collaboration" before production began, that Travis was still involved in the film, and that Garland was not seeking a co-director credit.[22]
See also
References
- ^ a b Prince, Ron (March 30, 2011). "Camera Creative: Anthony Dod Mantle". The British Society of Cinematographers. http://www.bscine.com/2011/03/camera-creative-anthony-dod-mantle-dff-bsc-127-hours-the-eagle-dredd-3d/. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
- ^ a b Stewart, Andrew (July 21, 2011). "Lionsgate sets 'Dredd' for 2012". variety.com. Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040241?refCatId=13. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Can the new Judge Dredd excise all memories of Sly Stallone and Rob Schneider?". The Guardian. September 16, 2010. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2010/sep/16/judge-dredd-dna-toronto.
- ^ a b c d e "Pete Travis to Direct 3-D Judge Dredd Reboot". ReelzChannel. May 19, 2010. http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/6640/pete-travis-to-direct-3-d-judge-dredd-reboot.
- ^ a b c d "Giant Judge Dredd Movie Update: New Title, Synopsis, Cast Addition, & Filming Location Revealed". ReelzChannel. September 4, 2010. http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/7631/giant-judge-dredd-movie-update-new-title-synopsis-cast-addition-filming-location-revealed.
- ^ a b Thomas, Matt (January 21, 2011). "Motherhood leaves Rakie with nothing to Dredd from acting". Western Mail. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/home-garden/2011/01/21/motherhood-leaves-rakie-with-nothing-to-dredd-from-acting-91466-28025772/. Retrieved January 21, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Alex Garland Writing Judge Dredd Script". MTV. July, 2010. http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/4414/alex-garland-writing-judge-dredd-script.
- ^ "Domhnall Gleeson Interview - Star of TRUE GRIT, NEVER LET ME GO & the new JUDGE DREDD Movie". Movies.ie. February 16, 2011. http://www.movies.ie/interviews/domhnall_gleeson_interview__star_of_true_grit_never_let_me_go__the_new_judge_dredd_movie. "Q: Finally you're working with Karl Urban on remake of Judge Dredd - what can you tell us?
A: It's early days yet! I can't really say to much - it's from the same producers as Never Let Me Go. I can say that it's going to be EPIC and in 3D but with a very moral aspect to the story. If it works out as they've described, it's going to be very big." - ^ Francis Chouler 2011, The Accent Coach
- ^ "Danny Boyle Will Not Direct Judge Dredd". ReelzChannel. August 1, 2009. http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/2513/danny-boyle-will-not-direct-judge-dredd.
- ^ "Alex Garland Writing Judge Dredd Script". ReelzChannel. September 10, 2009. http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/4414/alex-garland-writing-judge-dredd-script.
- ^ "Duncan Jones on Why He Passed on Directing the Judge Dredd Reboot". ReelzChannel. August 15, 2010. http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/4414/alex-garland-writing-judge-dredd-script.
- ^ "Karl Urban Is "The Law" in Judge Dredd Reboot". ReelzChannel. July 28, 2010. http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/7277/karl-urban-is-the-law-in-judge-dredd-reboot.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (September 3, 2010). "Thirlby joins 'Judge Dredd'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118023709.html?categoryid=28&cs=1&query=Olivia+Thirlby+Dredd.
- ^ "Toronto film festival: the UK Film Council's finest hour?". The Guardian. September 16, 2010. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2010/sep/16/uk-film-council-toronto-festival.
- ^ de Semlyen, Phil (September 17, 2010). "Exclusive: Karl Urban Talks Dredd". Empire. http://www.empireonline.com/news/feed.asp?NID=28952.
- ^ a b "Interview: Karl Urban". ShaveMagazine.com. http://www.shavemagazine.com/entertainment/interview-karl-urban/3. Retrieved 2010-09-10.
- ^ "Exclusive: Urban Talks Dredd". IGN. September 30, 2010. http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/112/1124600p1.html.
- ^ Empire September 2011, p.96.
- ^ a b McClintock, Pamela; McNary, Dave (November 2, 2010). "Lionsgate, IM Global reach three-pic deal". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118026768?refCatId=13.
- ^ White, James (November 19, 2010). "First Look At Judge Dredd". Empire. http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29534.
- ^ "Director drama heats up on 'Dredd' (Updated)". Los Angeles Times (Tribune Company). October 7, 2011. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/10/director-drama-heats-up-on-dredd.html. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
External links
- Dredd at the Internet Movie Database
Films directed by Pete Travis 2000s 2010s Dredd (2012)Categories:- British films
- English-language films
- 2010s science fiction films
- Judge Dredd
- Dystopian films
- Films set in the future
- Films based on comics
- Films set within one day
- Films shot in South Africa
- Lions Gate Entertainment films
- Reboot films
- Screenplays by Alex Garland
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