Les Miserables |
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Release date: December 7, 2012 Genre: Musical epic Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. Helmed by The King’s Speech‘s Academy Award®-winning director, Tom Hooper, the Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh production stars Hugh Jackman, Oscar® winner Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne, with further casting to be announced. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. In December 2012, the world’s longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hooper’s sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugo’s epic tale. With international superstars and beloved songs–including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and “On My Own”–Les Misérables, the show of shows, is now reborn as the cinematic musical experience of a lifetime. |
1/9/2012 - From Collider: Universal has released the official synposis for the new feature adaptation of Les Miserable, with Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, and Eddie Redmayne confirmed to star. Here’s the thrust of it:
12/4/2011 - Express UK: The Battle of the Beauties (Les Mis)-- "...One producer said: “The cast so far is outstanding and the musical is so well known that it is guaranteed to be a box office hit. “It has the great acting talent of Russell Crowe. People will pay for tickets just to see him sing as it is so different from everything else he has done.” - Thanks, Caliope Examiner.com: Auditions and casting for Universal Pictures film adaptation of 'Les Miserables' - The lead actors cast in "Les Miserables" so far include Golden Globe Award nominated Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Academy Award winner Russell Crowe as Javert, Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush as Monsieur Thenardier, two-time Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier, Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway as Fantine, and five-time Teen Choice Award winner Emma Watson as Cosette. -- Auditions and casting call -- Thanks, Maria Deadline NY: Universal Sets December 7, 2012 Release Date For ‘Les Miserables’ With Hugh Jackman And Russell Crowe Variety: Russell Crowe set for 'Les Miserables' - Jackman will play Valjean, and Crowe will play his nemesis, Inspector Javert. - Thanks, Cindy EW.com: Russell Crowe joins Hugh Jackman in 'Les Miserables' musical - " Sir Cameron MacKintosh, who produced the stage version of the musical, is also producing the film, and praised the two lead actors for taking on roles that are not just challenges to act, but also sing: 'Not only were they born to play these roles vocally, but they thrillingly inhabit this great score'. " -- Thanks, Tamara Mail on line: Crooner Crowe proves he's the biz for Les Mis... Russell gives an incredible singing audition for musical adaptation
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