Imagine if New York was completely mobile. Not “if everyone in the five boroughs (which, for those of you who have not seen Gotti, are: Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx) had mobile phones” — that’s not very hard to imagine at all. More along the lines of: What if the entire city was on wheels, roaming through some sort of post-nuclear wasteland tundra? And what if it had the ability to take a similarly moving smaller town — say, Hazard, Kentucky, or maybe Monrovia, Indiana — and just swallow it up?...
- 12/14/2018
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
As the last few days of the year float past, the studios want to give us a glimpse into the next few years. And, surprise, things aren’t looking good. Could the reason be this new film’s source material? Why, well it’s from the “young adult novel’ section of your local bookstore. Most works of that genre could have a similar subtitle: “back to the bad ole’ future”. As usual, the world’s gone “down the tubes” thanks to the oldsters and its only hope is a group of determined teens. This movie year began with the (thankfully) last entry in The Maze Runner series, then stumbled in the Summer The Darkest Minds (first and last hopefully). Now, this literary adaptation has some heavy hitters involved: the New Zealand studio behind The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Will these box offices champs bestow their “golden” touch on Mortal Engines?...
- 12/14/2018
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
From the team behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises comes Mortal Engines, crashing into cinemas up and down the country this weekend. To celebrate the film’s release we had an epic time at an epic junket, speaking to producer, and the legend that is Peter Jackson, as well as writer Philipa Boyens and stars Rob Sheehan, Leila George, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Lang, Jihae and Hera Hilmar. We also spoke to the film’s director, the debutant Christian Rivers. Told it was a big one.
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Synopsis
Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), emerges as the only one who can stop London — now a giant, predator city on wheels — from devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom...
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Synopsis
Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), emerges as the only one who can stop London — now a giant, predator city on wheels — from devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom...
- 12/12/2018
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jihae, a musician turned actress, was trained by an eight-time tae kwon do champion to prepare for her fight scenes in Mortal Engines. She plays Anna Fang, a pilot and resistance fighter in Christian Rivers' feature-film directorial debut, based on Philip Reeve's 2001 novel. Her character opposes the predatory "moving cities" that populate the film, which premiered on a drizzly Wednesday night in Westwood's Regency Village Theatre.
"I love the fact that it's a rare opportunity to find a role that embodies the kind of strength and power that Anna Fang beholds. Usually we see ...
"I love the fact that it's a rare opportunity to find a role that embodies the kind of strength and power that Anna Fang beholds. Usually we see ...
- 12/6/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jihae, a musician turned actress, was trained by an eight-time tae kwon do champion to prepare for her fight scenes in Mortal Engines. She plays Anna Fang, a pilot and resistance fighter in Christian Rivers' feature-film directorial debut, based on Philip Reeve's 2001 novel. Her character opposes the predatory "moving cities" that populate the film, which premiered on a drizzly Wednesday night in Westwood's Regency Village Theatre.
"I love the fact that it's a rare opportunity to find a role that embodies the kind of strength and power that Anna Fang beholds. Usually we see ...
"I love the fact that it's a rare opportunity to find a role that embodies the kind of strength and power that Anna Fang beholds. Usually we see ...
- 12/6/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adam Shepherd Dec 5, 2018
This Peter Jackson produced Mortal Engines excels at world-building but stalls when it comes to character development
For a story that revolves around giant motorized cities, flying airships, and steampunk cyborgs, Mortal Engines is puzzlingly forgettable. As the latest project from Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson, Mortal Engines has had a troubled genesis. Adapted from a somewhat unknown young adult novel by Philip Reeve, the film has been in development for almost a decade after Jackson had to shelve the project in order to work on The Hobbit and its sequels.
The premise is an engaging one: In the future, a catastrophic war has forced settlements to uproot themselves and become mobile, strapping engines and wheels to themselves in order to hunt for resources. Larger cities eat smaller ones in a system known as "municipal Darwinism." The central axis of the story is London--or a version of it,...
This Peter Jackson produced Mortal Engines excels at world-building but stalls when it comes to character development
For a story that revolves around giant motorized cities, flying airships, and steampunk cyborgs, Mortal Engines is puzzlingly forgettable. As the latest project from Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson, Mortal Engines has had a troubled genesis. Adapted from a somewhat unknown young adult novel by Philip Reeve, the film has been in development for almost a decade after Jackson had to shelve the project in order to work on The Hobbit and its sequels.
The premise is an engaging one: In the future, a catastrophic war has forced settlements to uproot themselves and become mobile, strapping engines and wheels to themselves in order to hunt for resources. Larger cities eat smaller ones in a system known as "municipal Darwinism." The central axis of the story is London--or a version of it,...
- 12/5/2018
- Den of Geek
Opening in St. Louis on December 14, 2018, is Mortal Engines.
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Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), emerges as the only one who can stop London — now a giant, predator city on wheels — from devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan), an outcast from London, along with Anna Fang (Jihae), a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head.
Enter for your chance to win two free passes to the St. Louis advance screening. The theatrical sneak preview will be on December 11 at 7pm.
Add you name and email in our comments section below.
No Purchase Required. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house.
Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), emerges as the only one who can stop London — now a giant, predator city on wheels — from devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan), an outcast from London, along with Anna Fang (Jihae), a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head.
- 12/3/2018
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Philip Reeve’s Mortal Engines has a huge fan base across the world and is the perfect setting for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit man Peter Jackson and his team to create an action filled VFX blockbuster. The film has its World Premiere in London this evening and we were on the red carpet.
Attending from the film were Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Leila George, Jihae, Stephen Lang as well as Producer/screenwriter Peter Jackson, Co-producer/screenwriter Philippa Boyens and Director Christian Rivers.
Hera Hilmar talked about the honour of getting to play Hester Shaw as such a strong female character and praised the rounded nuanced character she is on the page and screen, as well as noting the scar which as a physical disfigurement in a leading heroine is rare in Hollywood.
Jihae (Anna Fang) talks about the theme of freedom and the various real...
Attending from the film were Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Leila George, Jihae, Stephen Lang as well as Producer/screenwriter Peter Jackson, Co-producer/screenwriter Philippa Boyens and Director Christian Rivers.
Hera Hilmar talked about the honour of getting to play Hester Shaw as such a strong female character and praised the rounded nuanced character she is on the page and screen, as well as noting the scar which as a physical disfigurement in a leading heroine is rare in Hollywood.
Jihae (Anna Fang) talks about the theme of freedom and the various real...
- 11/28/2018
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joseph Baxter Nov 8, 2018
Mortal Engines, a sci-fi epic written by Peter Jackson, depicts an apocalyptic world of giant roving cities.
The 2018 film adaptation of Philip Reeve’s popular teen-aimed apocalyptic novel series Mortal Engines appears to be running on all cylinders. With the legendary visionary of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies Peter Jackson working on the script with his repertory team of (his wife) Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, we know the screenplay is being tackled by a trio who understand what it takes to adapt epic fantasies.
Here's everything we know so far!
Mortal Engines Trailer
Another Mortal Engines trailer has arrived, this time in the form of an "extended look" clip, showcasing more of the film's post-apocalyptic Steampunk aesthetics.
Video of Mortal Engines - Extended Look (HD)
You can check out the previous trailer below:
Video of Mortal Engines - Official Trailer 2 (HD...
Mortal Engines, a sci-fi epic written by Peter Jackson, depicts an apocalyptic world of giant roving cities.
The 2018 film adaptation of Philip Reeve’s popular teen-aimed apocalyptic novel series Mortal Engines appears to be running on all cylinders. With the legendary visionary of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies Peter Jackson working on the script with his repertory team of (his wife) Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, we know the screenplay is being tackled by a trio who understand what it takes to adapt epic fantasies.
Here's everything we know so far!
Mortal Engines Trailer
Another Mortal Engines trailer has arrived, this time in the form of an "extended look" clip, showcasing more of the film's post-apocalyptic Steampunk aesthetics.
Video of Mortal Engines - Extended Look (HD)
You can check out the previous trailer below:
Video of Mortal Engines - Official Trailer 2 (HD...
- 10/25/2016
- Den of Geek
Joseph Baxter Oct 5, 2018
Mortal Engines, a sci-fi epic written by Peter Jackson, depicts an apocalyptic world of giant roving cities.
The 2018 film adaptation of Philip Reeve’s popular teen-aimed apocalyptic novel series Mortal Engines appears to be running on all cylinders. With the legendary visionary of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies Peter Jackson working on the script with his repertory team of (his wife) Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, we know the screenplay is being tackled by a trio who understand what it takes to adapt epic fantasies.
Here's everything we know so far!
Mortal Engines Trailer
The new Mortal Engines trailer has arrived!
Video of Mortal Engines - Official Trailer 2 (HD)
You can check out the previous trailer below:
Video of Mortal Engines Official Trailer [HD]
While some people can claim to have been swallowed by London, the post-apocalyptic existence of characters in Mortal Engines...
Mortal Engines, a sci-fi epic written by Peter Jackson, depicts an apocalyptic world of giant roving cities.
The 2018 film adaptation of Philip Reeve’s popular teen-aimed apocalyptic novel series Mortal Engines appears to be running on all cylinders. With the legendary visionary of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies Peter Jackson working on the script with his repertory team of (his wife) Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, we know the screenplay is being tackled by a trio who understand what it takes to adapt epic fantasies.
Here's everything we know so far!
Mortal Engines Trailer
The new Mortal Engines trailer has arrived!
Video of Mortal Engines - Official Trailer 2 (HD)
You can check out the previous trailer below:
Video of Mortal Engines Official Trailer [HD]
While some people can claim to have been swallowed by London, the post-apocalyptic existence of characters in Mortal Engines...
- 10/25/2016
- Den of Geek
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