Rachel Nichols Interview for "Conan the Barbarian!" She is Hot and Quick-Witted!
Rachel Nichols is happy to be part of Lionsgate's reboot, "Conan the Barbarian." The Columbia University alum (she double-majored in Economics and Math) stars as Tamara, the love interest of Jason Momoa (Conan) in the movie. Nichols is sweet and beautiful in person, but she's also quick-witted and smart!
In this interview, we talked about:
*** What got her interested in making "Conan the Barbarian"
*** Her character is not exactly a damsel in distress
*** How she prepared for the role
*** When she was finishing her double major degree, did she ever imagine that one day she would star in a movie called "Conan the Barbarian?"
*** Her love scene with Jason Momoa
Here's more info on "Conan the Barbarian" from Yahoo:
A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
Also Known As: Conan
Conan the Barbarian
Logline: And after watching his fellow tribesmen and his father brutally and cruelly killed, Conan vows to avenge his peoples' slaughter, even if it means sacrificing his own life in the process.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Adaptation and Fantasy
Release Date: August 19th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for strong bloody violence, some sexuality and nudity.
Distributors: Lionsgate
Production Co.: Paradox Entertainment, Inc., Nu Image/Millennium Films, Emmett/Furla Films
Filming Locations: Nu Boyana Studios, Sofia, Bulgaria
Produced in: United States
Cast and Credits
Starring: Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Stephen Lang,Rose McGowan, Said Taghmaoui
Directed by: Marcus Nispel
Produced by: Samuel Hadida, Trevor Short, Danny Dimbort
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In a crowded box-office weekend, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" continued to dominate the box-office finishing at No. 1 for its second weekend. Starring James Franco, the 20th Century Fox release earned $27.5 million and has raised its 10-day domestic total to $104.9 million.
("Rise of the Planet of the Apes" movie review)
"The Help," one of the new entries at the box-office, surprised everyone with a strong debut. Based on the beloved book by Kathryn Stockett, "The Help" was helped by ardent fans which propelled the film to open at No. 2 with $25.5 million. Since opening Wednesday, the DreamWorks release distributed by Disney has sold $35.4 million tickets.
The New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. horror sequel "Final Destination 5" also had a great box-office showing, opening at No. 3 with $18.4 million. The film drew 75% of its grosses from 3D locations, which is good news since most films that opened this summer failed to match what "Final Destination 5" has accomplished in 3D.
To win exclusive prizes for "Final Destination 5," click here.
To watch my review of "Final Destination 5," click here.
To watch my interviews with Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Tony Todd, click here
For my interviews with Jacqueline McInnes Wood, Miles Fisher, Ellen Wroe, click here
For my fun interviews with P.J. Byrne, Arlen Escarpeta, Courtney B. Vance, click here
Speaking of 3D, "Glee" fell flat! Fox was having a good weekend with "Apes" and a terrible one with "Glee." The 3D concert movie could not even muster to join Top 10, finishing at No. 11 with just $5.7 million.
Sony was also having a good and bad weekend. Good because "The Smurfs" slipped to No. 4 with $13.5 million but has entered the $100 million club! Its three-week total now stands at $101.5 million. Smurfs that!
But Sony's action-comedy caper "30 Minutes or Less" starring Jesse Eisenberg opened weakly at No. 5 with just $13 million. From Ruben Fleischer, the guy who gave us the fantastic "Zombieland," "30 Minutes or Less" was a bit dull in parts, funny sometimes, but at least the film zipped through its running time of 85 minutes or less.
Here's the Top 10 Box-Office Films for weekend of August 12th:
1. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," $27.5 million
2. "The Help," $25.5 million
3. "Final Destination 5," $18.4 million
4. "The Smurfs," $13.5 million
5. "30 Minutes or Less," $13 million
6. "Cowboys & Aliens," $7.6 million
7. "Captain America: The First Avenger," $7.1 million
8. "Crazy, Stupid, Love," $6.93 million
9. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," $6.9 million
10. "The Change-Up," $6.2 million
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This week on Manny's Movie Weekend Giveaway, it's all about "Final Destination 5." Win exclusive prizes courtesy of our friends from New Line Cinema. One lucky winner will get the following:
*** "Final Destination 5" mini-posters
*** 3 "Final Destination 5" t-shirts
*** 3 "Final Destination 5" shot glasses
*** Collectible box with the Coroner's wrench
These are highly collectible items, you can't buy them in stores! So how do you win? Go to www.facebook.com/MannytheMovieGuy, like my page, then like the contest post!
One lucky winner will be chosen next Friday, Aug. 19th at noon, pacific. They will be notified on my Facebook page.
Also, this contest is limited to U.S. residents only okay? Sorry international friends!
But have fun, and good luck!
Here are more pictures!
To watch my review of "Final Destination 5," click here.
To watch my interviews with Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Tony Todd, click here
For my interviews with Jacqueline McInnes Wood, Miles Fisher, Ellen Wroe, click here
For my fun interviews with P.J. Byrne, Arlen Escarpeta, Courtney B. Vance, click here
Here's more info on the film from Yahoo:
A group of co-workers on a corporate retreat escape the collapse of a suspension bridge because of a fellow worker's premonition of the disaster,and then are hunted by an invisible force that seems to be Death itself, coming to collect its due.
Also Known As: 5nal Destination
Genres: Suspense/Horror and Sequel
Release Date: August 12th, 2011 (wide)
Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co.: Practical Pictures
Studios: New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures
Filming Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Produced in: United States
Starring: Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Miles Fisher, Ellen Wroe, Jacqueline MacInnes-Wood Directed by: Steven Quale Produced by: Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Erik Holmberg, Richard Brener
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( 3 / 426 )To read my movie review of "Final Destination 5," click here:
Here's more info on the film from Yahoo:
A group of co-workers on a corporate retreat escape the collapse of a suspension bridge because of a fellow worker's premonition of the disaster,and then are hunted by an invisible force that seems to be Death itself, coming to collect its due.
Also Known As: 5nal Destination
Genres: Suspense/Horror and Sequel
Release Date: August 12th, 2011 (wide)
Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co.: Practical Pictures
Studios: New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures
Filming Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Produced in: United States
Starring: Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Miles Fisher, Ellen Wroe, Jacqueline MacInnes-Wood Directed by: Steven Quale Produced by: Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Erik Holmberg, Richard Brener
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I love, love, love "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." It's one of the best sci-fi action films of the year and that's largely due to Andy Serkis' affecting performance as the rising simian leader Caesar. From his portrayal of Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" films to Kong in "King Kong" to Caesar in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," Serkis knows how to infuse heart to his characters.
In this interview, we talked about:
*** His attraction to making "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
*** How he differentiates Cesar from his previous roles
*** How he injects heart to his character
*** Is he a fan of the original "Planet of the Apes?"
*** Working in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit"
To watch my movie review of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," click here.
Here's more info on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" from Yahoo:
A single act of both compassion and arrogance leads to a war unlike any other -- and to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES.
Also Known As: Caesar (Fox)
Untitled Planet of the Apes Prequel
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Date: August 5th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense and frightening sequences of action and violence.
Distributors: 20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.: Chernin Entertainment
Studios: 20th Century Fox
Filming Locations: Mammoth Studios, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Produced in: United States
Cast & Crew
Starring:
James Franco -- Will Rodman
Freida Pinto -- Caroline Aranha
John Lithgow -- Charles Rodman
Brian Cox -- John Landon
Tom Felton -- Dodge Landon
David Oyelowo -- Steven Jacobs
Tyler Labine -- Franklin
Jamie Harris -- Rodney
David Hewlett -- Hunsiker
Andy Serkis -- Caesar
Directed By: Rupert Wyatt
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