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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jan 8, 2014 20:53:29 GMT -6
Gerard Butler is in final negotiations to star in Alcon’s remake of early 1990s classic surf film, Point Break. The movie is eyeing a summer shoot with Ericson Core, the cinematographer behind 2001’s The Fast & The Furious and Daredevil, in the director’s chair. Kurt Wimmer wrote the screenplay for the new film, which is set in in the international world of extreme sports as opposed to the Southern California surf scene of the original. The plot of an FBI agent infiltrating a crime ring remains the same as are the names of the principal characters. Butler will play Bodhi, an expert extreme sports athlete who also seeks to find nirvana through the conquest of a series of athletic feats such as surfing 100-waves. He saves Johnny Utah, the undercover FBI agent, and brings him into the fold of international criminals. The part of Utah is not cast. Patrick Swayze played the part in the 1991 movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are producing along with Michael DeLuca, John Baldecchi, Chris Taylor and Wimmer. Break is likely to solidify Butler’s dance card for the year. He will first shoot Liongate’s epic fantasy Gods of Egypt, which start shooting in March, and close out the year with London is Falling, the sequel to his surprise action hit Olympus Has Fallen. This won't be the first time that he has had to wear a wetsuit onscreen, following his role as real-life surfer Frosty Hesson in 2012's Chasing Mavericks. Butler is repped by CAA and Alan Siegel Entertainment. Attachments:
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 24, 2014 21:30:36 GMT -6
From: www.deadline.com/2014/02/luke-bracey-gerard-butler-point-break-remake/Alcon Entertainment has cast the Johnny Utah to Gerard Butler‘s Bodhi in the upcoming Point Break remake. Luke Bracey (G.I. Joe: Retaliation) will star opposite Butler in the updated of Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 bro-action classic, which is being directed by Invincible‘s Ericson Core. Kurt Wimmer (Salt, Total Recall) scripted the pic which sees the original Keanu Reeves-Patrick Swayze starrer updated from a surfer-scene setting to the world of extreme sports. Aussie actor Bracey played Cobra Commander last year in G.I. Joe: Retaliation and stars in the upcoming Nicholas Sparks adaptation The Best Of Me. Point Break is produced by Alcon’s Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson alongside John Baldecchi, Taylor and Kurt Wimmer. RGM Media’s Devesh Chetty and Marloss Entertainment’s John McMurrick will executive produce. Filming begins this summer. Bracey is repped by CAA, ROAR and Mark Morrissey & Associates.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 6, 2014 16:21:46 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/gerard-butler-drops-out-of-point-break-remake-1201173246/Alcon’s “Point Break” remake has hit a major snag as sources confirm to Variety that star Gerard Butler has fallen out of the project. Butler was in line to play Bodhi, the role played by Patrick Swayze in the 1991 original. “Point Break,” co-starring Luke Bracey and Ray Winstone, is still expected to shoot in June. While the reasons for Butler’s exit are unknown, the “Point Break” production was cutting it close to Butler’s upcoming shoot with the “Olympus Has Fallen” sequel “London Has Fallen,” which may have played a part in his departure. Others site creative differences as a factor. Ericson Core is helming the pic, which will retain the original story of an FBI agent infiltrating a ring of criminals but will be set in the world of extreme sports. Alcon’s Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are producing along with John Baldecchi, Chris Taylor and Kurt Wimmer.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 14, 2014 14:23:19 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/edgar-ramirez-replace-gerard-butler-point-break-reboot-1201180700/Edgar Ramirez is in negotiations to replace Gerard Butler in Alcon’s “Point Break” reboot. Alcon has been looking for someone to take over the role of Bodhi — played by Patrick Swayze in the ’1991 original — after Butler exited the project over a scheduling conflict, and looks to have found his successor in the “Carlos” star. Pic also stars Luke Bracey and Ray Winstone with Ericson Core directing. The film will retain the original story of an FBI agent infiltrating a ring of criminals but will be set in the world of extreme sports. Alcon’s Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove will produce along with John Baldecchi, Chris Taylor and Kurt Wimmer. The CAA and Impression Entertainment-repped Ramirez was last seen in Fox’s “The Counselor.”
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 20, 2014 21:55:48 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/point-break-reboot-focusing-on-extreme-athletes-1201187565/Alcon Entertainment has lined up over a dozen prominent athletes from the world of extreme sports for its reboot of “Point Break.” The action-thriller, starring Edgar Ramirez (pictured above) and Luke Bracey, begins shooting June 26 with production set for Germany, Austria, Italy, Mexico, Venezuela, French Polynesia, and India. Ramirez came on board last week as a replacement for Gerard Butler in the part of Bodhi, an undercover agent. Surfers cast include Makua Rothman, 2007 O’Neill World Cup Winner; Billy Kemper and, Ahanu Tson-Dru, both nominated for the 2014 Billabong XXL Ride of the Year Award; and Brian Keaulana, who recently won the Big Board Surfing Classic. Snowboarders include Lucas DeBari, who received the Rookie of the Year Award in Transworld Magazine Rider’s Poll in 2008; Ralph Backstrom, 2013 winner of the Freeride World Tour; Mitch Toelderer, winner of the 2011 Freeride World Tour; snowboard pioneer Mike Basich and Xavier De La Rue, 3-time winner of the Freeride World Tour. Motorcyclists include Riley Harper and Oakley Lehman, who was often Paul Walker’s stunt double. Wingsuit stunt pilots are Jeb Corliss, original host of the Discovery Channel series Stunt Junkies who also arrested for trying to jump off the Empire State Building; Jon Devore, who has logged over 17,000 skydives and 500 base jumps; Julian Boulle, winner of the inaugural World Wingsuit League Championship; Noah Bahnson, who came in second after Boulle; and Michael Swanson, winner of three world championships. Chris Sharma, described in 2007 as “the world’s best rock climber” by NPR, is also on board. Ericson Core is directing Kurt Wimmer’s screenplay. Ramirez plays the part portrayed by Patrick Swayze in the original while Bracey will portray Johnny Utah, originally acted by Keanu Reeves.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jun 16, 2014 13:22:15 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/teresa-palmer-point-break-reboot-1201219304/Teresa Palmer is in negotiations to join the cast of Alcon’s “Point Break” reboot. Pic stars Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey and Ray Winstone with with Ericson Core directing. The film has been scheduled for release on Aug. 7, 2015. The movie will retain the original story of an FBI agent infiltrating a ring of criminals but will be set in the world of extreme sports. Palmer will play Bracey’s love interest. Alcon’s Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove will produce along with John Baldecchi, Chris Taylor and Kurt Wimmer. Palmer is about to start filming the John Hillcoat crime drama “Triple Nine.” She is repped by WME and Management 360.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jun 19, 2014 17:58:25 GMT -6
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/believe-star-delroy-lindo-joins-712933'Believe' Star Delroy Lindo Joins 'Point Break' Reboot (Exclusive) Edgar Ramirez and Luke Bracey are starring in Alcon Entertainment's film. Delroy Lindo has joined Point Break, Alcon Entertainment's reboot of the 1991 film. Edgar Ramirez and Luke Bracey are starring in the remake, about a young FBI agent named Utah (Bracey) who goes undercover to stop an organized gang of criminals who are pulling off heists all over the world. Lindo will play Utah's instructor who tries to motivate him to pass training. Invincible director Ericson Core is helming the reboot from a script by Kurt Wimmer. Alcon secured rights to Point Break from RGM Media, John McMurrick and Chris Taylor. Kosove and Johnson will produce along with John Baldecchi, Taylor and Wimmer. RGM Media principal Devesh Chetty and investor Marloss Entertainment chairman McMurrick will serve as executive producers. Principal photography is slated to being June 26 in Germany, Austria, Italy, Mexico, Venezuela, French Polynesia and India. The original film, starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, earned $83.5 million worldwide in 1991 and went on to become a cult classic. Lindo recently wrapped shooting on Cymbeline, starring Ed Harris and Ethan Hawke. Most recently starring on NBC's series Believe, Lindo's film credits include The Cider House Rules, Clockers, Crooklyn, Malcom X, Wondrous Oblivion, Get Shorty, Devil’s Advocate and Romeo Must Die. His other TV credits include FOX's The Chicago Code. He's repped by APA.
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