Το Game Of Thrones έρχεται στον Σκάι !!!

Ναι! Είναι γεγονός! Η επική σειρά Game Of Thrones θα κάνει πρεμιέρα και στην Ελληνική τηλεόραση στις 14/10 και ώρα 23:15. Έλληνες φανς ετοιμαστείτε! Ο χειμώνας έρχεται!
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Production Update: 'Enemy of Man' Gets Funding! Sean Bean stars in 'Macbeth' adaption

It's been pretty quiet this year as far as major releases with Sean Bean, but never fear he is hard at work on various productions and 2014 is shaping up to be a very busy & active release year!

As was last referred to on this site here, the trailer for Enemy of Man was shot in hopes of attracting the needed funding to complete the project. I'm very glad to report great news from the in progress 2013 Toronto International Film Festival: this Macbeth adaption that's been on Sean's CV as "in development" for a very long time has finally received funding to start filming in January 2014! Sean will star as Macbeth. Kaleidoscope Film Distribution struck a deal to distribute the film worldwide. The film was conceived of and is being adapted from Shakespeare by Vincent Regan (actor 300, Strike Back, Mistresses).

Other cast listed so far are: Charles Dance (Game of Thrones, Gosford Park) as Duncan; Rupert Grint (Harry Potter films) as Rosse; Jason Flemyng (X-Men First Class, Primeval) as Macduff; James D'Arcy (rumoured) (Cloud Atlas, Master & Command: Far Side) as Banquo; Charlotte Gainsbourg (rumoured) (The Science of Sleep, Melancholia, Jane Eyre) as Lady Macbeth (this part was originally tapped for Tilda Swinton) 

Earlier this year some great pictures from the trailer shoot were posted by Roopesh Parekh. Here is the link to the original FB status: https://www.facebook.com/roopesh.parekh/posts/10200092460167296. Link appears to be inactive so here's the stills:

Enemy of Man IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338258/
The tagline so far: A war hero and the lure of ambition and decent into hell.

This looks FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait to see the finished film!!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

Sean Bean Midsummer Update

It's been a quiet few months since the flurry of spring news, so I thought I'd write a bit of an update for ongoing & upcoming things.

The most immediate is the imminent premiere of Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, the sequel to The Lightning Thief. In it, Sean reprises his role as Zeus. He still has billing credit so hopefully he didn't end up on the cutting room floor! I have not seen him in the featurette. I've scoured every trailer & advert released looking for a glimpse of him, so far, nothing yet. If invited I expect Sean will go to at least 1 of the world premieres.

Over the past 2 months Sean has been busy working on Jupiter Ascending, the major science fiction film by the Wachowskis that is slated for release in July 2014. He is still listed as playing Stinger, a "Han Solo" type of character. Again, I've kept a sharp eye on many sources present at the filming locations, but have not seen any snaps or official shots of him as yet. They are filming at present in Chicago. I was joking with some other fans recently, after seeing a few of Channing Tatum's shots, that Sean's costume & makeup also must be a really great disguise!

At San Diego Comic Con last weekend, HBO TV show Game of Thrones showed an "In Memoriam" reel before their panel, which was a tribute to all the characters that have been killed off the show so far. Got a bit choked up when they reached Eddard "Ned" Stark, who Sean played so brilliantly in series 1. The North Remembers! View it here:

Lastly, for now, cancer is a horrible disease that I hate. It's taken far too many people that we love, including those in our own families. Please support however you are able your local cancer charity & research hospitals so that it may be eradicated.

 Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

TNT Orders LEGENDS Starring Sean Bean to Series w/10 Episodes! Trailer Link

As reported on the TV Line site & other articles, TNT has ordered Howard Gordon's spy drama Legends, starring Sean as Martin Odum, to start producing a 10 episode series!

Great news!! The only bad thing is that we must wait a year as it is now scheduled to start airing in summer of 2014. We were first scheduled to get a look at the pilot this summer, however, I will take this trade-off in exchange for more!






Here are some screen caps I made from the trailer. Going to be very exciting!!

For more info on story, cast etc., here are links to our previous posts about Legends:
http://seanbeanfans.blogspot.com/2013/01/production-update-legends-sean-bean.html
http://seanbeanfans.blogspot.com/2013/01/legends-on-set-report-utkarsh-ambudkar.html


Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter) 

Filming Begins for 'Wicked Blood': Sean Bean plays Uncle Frank Stinson!

Last week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA shooting began for Wicked Blood, a film slated for 2013 release per info so far. Directed by Mark Young. Here's the synopsis:

Hannah Lee (Abigail Breslin) is a bright teen girl trapped in the dark Southern underworld of violence and guns, drugs and vicious biker gangs. Neglected by her angry sister Amber (Alexa Vega), her only refuge is her troubled uncle Donny, who is a drug addict. Both live in fear of “Uncle Frank” Stinson (Sean Bean), who runs the illegal family business with an iron fist, aided by his psychotic younger brother Bobby. But when Amber falls in love with family rival Wild Bill (James Purefoy), Hannah realizes there is no escape from the ruthless Stinsons, and cleverly schemes to pit one pawn against another in a cunning game of revenge.

LOVE that Sean is reunited working with James Purefoy! We last saw them on film together in Sharpe's Sword:

There's been a flurry of update tweets from the set by some cast and here's the photo ones!
Sam Medina (https://twitter.com/TeamSamMedina) was very kind to post this great picture to Twitter:

James Purefoy, Sam Medina, Sean Bean

Also a very cool picture from Jake Busey (https://twitter.com/TheJakeBusey), thanks!!!

UPDATE! Lew Temple (https://twitter.com/LewTempleActor) posted a great pic too!

Here's the IMDb page for Wicked Blood: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2761578/

SO GLAD Sean is so busy, much for us to watch for in coming months! Updates as I see them!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

Filming Begins for Jupiter Ascending! Sean Bean will star as "Stinger"

On 2 April 2013 trucks began arriving at Ely Cathedral in Ely, Cambridgeshire UK, preparing for the beginning of shooting for Jupiter Ascending, the Wachowski's major production film that is scheduled for release summer next 2014. Shooting is now in full swing! Several photos have appeared in the press, here are some of the location:

 

It's also been reported that Elveden Hall in Suffolk UK is prepared for shooting scenes:

No identified photos of Sean yet but he did report for work on 24 April, just a few days after the passing of his father Brian Bean. I'm terribly saddened as I remember Brian fondly. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude for everything he did for Shaun, far more than I can ever express in words. Our deepest condolences to the Bean family & friends.

UPDATE: There's been speculation that this photo is Sean, but as of right now, unconfirmed!

Stay tuned, more updates as I find them!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

Happy Birthday Sean!

Today 17 April is Sean's 54th birthday, wishing you a wonderful day!

 

Sean's life has always been closely tied to football, in particular our beloved Sheffield United F.C., so I always thought it was fitting that he was born on the same date that The Football League was founded, at a meeting of clubs in Manchester.
Today is their 125th birthday!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

2013 BAFTA Leading Actor Nomination for Sean Bean!

This is GREAT, Sean has another nomination!! As reported by several British media outlets, 
Sean has been nominated for Leading Actor per his role as as English poetry teacher & transvestite Simon Gaskell / Tracie Tremarco in Accused's "Tracie's Story."
Co-star Stephen Graham is also nominated for Supporting Actor in that same episode.
The Arqiva British Academy Television Awards take place on Sunday 12 May at London’s Royal Festival Hall, and will be hosted by Graham Norton.

You really must see this episode if you haven't yet! Excellent story by Jimmy McGovern, great cinematography & editing too.

Here's the link to the story & full nomination list on BAFTA's site:

http://www.bafta.org/press/nominations-announced-for-the-arqiva-british-academy-television-awards-in-2013,260,SNS.html

It would be brilliant to see Sean win a BAFTA!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

Sean Bean Completes Shooting of Trailer for Macbeth Adaption Film Enemy of Man

Remember when our Sean played Macbeth live on stage?

It was fabulous! And for years after there was talk of & proposals for him to star in a film version.

I'm so pleased to hear that there is finally some concrete news!
Word on this Monday past was that Sean finished shooting a trailer for film hopeful Enemy of Man (also titled Come Like Shadows at one point), a Shakespeare's Macbeth adaption by Vincent Regan, Jennifer Lee Carell, Nick Saunders and Pete Travis, with Sean once again playing Macbeth. 

Other cast listed so far are: James D'Arcy (Cloud Atlas, Master & Command: Far Side, Nicolas Nickleby) as Banquo; Rupert Grint (Harry Potter films) as Rosse; Stephen Graham (Boardwalk Empire, This Is England, Pirates of the Caribbean) as Macduff; Charlotte Gainsbourg (The Science of Sleep, Melancholia, Jane Eyre) as Lady Macbeth (this part was originally tapped for Tilda Swinton); Neil Maskell, and Sam Spruell.

Here is the Enemy of Man IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338258/
Updates on that page are sparse but now that I know something definite is in motion, I have added it to my Watchlist. Details are available on mobile & device apps. It has 2013 attached but that will likely change, hopefully next year!
The tagline so far: A war hero and the lure of ambition and decent into hell.

On the SBF Facebook page I posted 4 photo updates of Sean in armour that were kindly uploaded by Roopesh Parekh.
Here is the link to the original FB status: https://www.facebook.com/roopesh.parekh/posts/10200092460167296

Hope more production gets underway soon, can't wait to see the finished film!!!
Sean's stage Macbeth photos courtesy of The Compleat Sean Bean

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

UPDATE: SEAN WON!!! re Sean Bean Nominated for Best Male Actor at the Royal Television Society's Programme Awards 2012

As reported by several British media outlets, Sean, along with Lennie James and Oliver Lansley, have been nominated for Best Male Actor at the prestigious Royal Television Society's Programme Awards 2012. The awards will be given out at a ceremony on Tuesday 19 March at the Grosvenor House Hotel in central London.

Sean was nominated for his challenging & brilliant performance in BBC1's Accused episode "Tracie's Story," as English poetry teacher & transvestite Simon Gaskell / Tracie Tremarco. If you haven't yet seen this you need to! Excellent story by Jimmy McGovern, great cinematography & editing too.

It would be great to see Sean win this award!

UPDATE 19-3-2013
SEAN WON!!!!!!! Woooooo!!!

Here's a link to several pix taken after the show!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)