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Toby Kebbel Joins Brit Marling, Ellen Page and Alexander Skarsgard in “The East”

Michelle — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:59:32 +0000

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There may be no sign of their first collaboration, “The Sound of My Voice,” appearing in theaters yet—the disappointing box office take of “Another Earth” probably means a rethink in marketing—but that hasn’t stopped Fox Searchlight, writer/star Brit Marling and director Zal Batmanglij from planning another venture. Marling and Batmanglij, who have been riding high since their cult thriller dropped at Sundance, sold a new script to the indie label earlier in the year, and they’ve been busy filling it with all kinds of rising stars in the last few weeks.

”The East” revolves around a female security agent (Marling) who goes undercover in an anarchist terrorist group. “True Blood” star Alexander Skarsgard is set to play the group’s leader, and was joined by last week by “Juno” Oscar nominee Ellen Page as another terrorist, and Skarsgard’s character’s ex-lover. Now, another young hopeful has come on board, as The Hollywood Reporter brings news that British actor Toby Kebbell has joined the cast, as a doctor with Parkinson’s-like symptoms caused by a tainted drug.

Kebbell broke through thanks to Shane Meadows’ “Dead Man’s Shoes” and Guy Ritchie‘s “RockNRolla,” but has had mixed success since then, cropping up in thankless parts in shoddy blockbusters like “Prince of Persia” and “The Sorceror’s Apprentice.” He looked like he was in trouble for a while after dropping out of Mitch Glazer‘s “Passion Play” at the last minute, but once everyone saw the film, he immediately seemed like the smartest person involved in the project, and things have looked up since: he’ll appear in “War Horse” and “Clash of the Titans 2” in the coming months.

We’re pleased to see him take something on with a little more meat, and he’s another good addition to a very promising ensemble. We were big fans of ‘Sound of My Voice’ when we saw it at SXSW, far more so than the overrated “Another Earth,” so this is certainly something we’re keeping our eye on heading into the new year. Filming starts soon for a 2012 release.

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Ellen In Talks to Star in “Blackwell”

Michelle — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:59:30 +0000

I’ve received reports that Ellen is in talks to star in the new psychological drama Blackwell. It has been reported that Ellen will portray the infamous Nellie Bly, the first female investigative journalist who fakes her insanity in order to enter Blackwell’s Island asylum as an undercover to crack her case. Little does she know, it’s nearly impossible to get out once you’re in. This sounds like it’s going to be an awesome movie and I can’t wait to see it!

2010 Appearances Updated

Celyn — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:46:31 +0000

Hi everyone! I’m Celyn, and I’m very happy to say that the lovely Holly has allowed me to hop on board here at The Ellen Pages – I can’t wait to get started! So, as a welcome gift to you all, I’ve added more pictures of Ellen at the Super Comic-Con Panel, as well as pictures from the Inception World Premiere and over 250 from the Inception LA Premiere! I absolutely loved her green dress. More updates asap!

‘Hard Candy’ to hit Blu Ray in October.

Holly — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:07:28 +0000

One of Ellen’s older roles as Haley Stark, a girl who tortures a man she believes is a pedophile, is scheduled to hit blu ray this October. Thanks to High Def Digest we can share this news with you.

Specs haven’t been revealed yet, but supplements for the psychological thriller ‘Hard Candy,’ starring Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson, will include: Two audio commentaries with filmmakers and actors, Deleted and extended scenes, Making-of documentary, and Controversial Confection featurette

Collider Interview with Ellen

Holly — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:38:48 +0000

Ellen Page Video Interview INCEPTION; TILDA, SUPER, FREEHELD – Click here for more free videos

Ellen Talks ‘Inception’

Holly — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:32:56 +0000

Q: It seems to me the film’s core is the notion that thoughts can transform and even destroy you.

A: And they can perpetuate our personal suffering. And the elusiveness of all love. Sure, shooting this movie made me think more about my dreams. But what “Inception” made me think of more, especially because of books I was reading at the time, is my awake world and the elusiveness of all life. My own, individual perspective and the thoughts I’m creating for myself. Definitely a bit of an existential-crisis-esque time, but I’m in my early 20s, so … (laughs)

Q: Were there times you had trouble tracking the four levels of subconsciousness in the climax?

A: Of course. But Chris could answer pretty much any question I had. When you’re getting into multiple levels and projection – luckily, my character is the newbie who is asking all the questions like, “Whose subconscious are we going into, again? Because I’m fricking lost.” On the day (of shooting), that’s a really crazy moment and you don’t think of that having any humor in it. But watching it with an audience, that gets a lot of laughs because everyone’s like, “Thank you!”

Q: Weren’t you a little jealous you didn’t get the tumbling-hotel fight?

A: You know what? I was. I want to say it delicately because that was so much pain for Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), and a lot of training. I’m sure there were days when he was not letting on just how exhausted he was and how much pain he was in because he’s such a rad dude. … But I love that stuff. I was always an athlete when I was a kid. When I got to watch Joe do some of it, I was blown away. It’s like something that’s never been in a movie before. To shoot such an insane action sequence, so practically (in-camera with no visual effects) – that’s mind-blowing.

Q: So what is behind this great passion of yours for bees?

A: They’re absurdly selfless, they supply us with at least one-third of our food – they’re pollinators – and they’re disappearing, as I think is pretty commonly known now. Without bees, we’re basically dead. It can be explained, it’s just that pesticide companies don’t want to allow it to be explained. I got to be involved with these lovely people who made this wonderful documentary, “Vanishing of the Bees”; I narrated it.

There’s this image in the film – it shows how a bee performs on a healthy flower. It’s stunningly gorgeous. Then it shows a bee on a flower that’s been sprayed and it’s absolutely heartbreaking. I was so moved by this poor bee that was so confused, lost, couldn’t even grasp onto the flower. In France, farmers banded together because they knew it was a specific pesticide, and they got it banned. And here, the discussion isn’t even open.

Read more: San Fransisco Gate

Inception TV Spot and Character Banner

Holly — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:43:42 +0000

Nyswaner adapting

Holly — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:17:15 +0000

Ron Nyswaner will adapt Cynthia Wade’s 2007 Oscar-winning short doc “Freeheld” into a feature film starring Ellen Page. James D. Stern’s Endgame Entertainment is financing.

Stern will produce with Double Feature Films’ Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher and Vie Entertainment’s Kelly Bush and Cynthia Wade. Endgame’s Doug Hansen and Adam Del Deo are exec producers.

Wade’s “Freeheld” tells the true story of New Jersey car mechanic Stacie Andree and her domestic partner Laurel Hester, a police detective who tries to secure pension benefits for her partner after she’s diagnosed with a terminal illness, only to be turned down by Republican legislators.

Continue reading at Variety

Ellen talks Nolan with MTV

Holly — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:58:38 +0000

MTV: This film has been shrouded in mystery for so long. Are you looking forward to everyone finally seeing it for themselves so you don’t have to be so vague about everything?

Ellen Page: I can just e-mail you the script if you want …

MTV: Awesome! Do you have a pen to take it down?

Page: Yeah, I’ll do that after the interview. No, I’m excited, but I haven’t even seen it yet. I’m really excited. I hope that doesn’t sound rude, because, like, I’m in it. Visually, this film is going to be unbelievable. But on top of that, it was just such a strong script that Chris wrote. So original. Although the concept is elaborate and complex, it’s based in so much truth and so much sincerity. The actual emotional spine of the story is so touching. I think it’s going to be a very special movie. I wish people would spend less energy trying to find out what it’s about, because an experience is always way more exciting having no idea. It must have been awesome going to movies 20 years ago and having such a limited idea of what it’s about and either loving or hating it.

MTV: What were your initial conversations and audition with Chris like?

Page: I actually had a general meeting with Chris, because I’m a huge fan of his films. I didn’t know about “Inception” when I met him. I really liked him — such a down-to-earth guy, no ego at all, just a pleasant, enjoyable guy to talk to. I left the meeting just thinking Chris is this really rad guy. And then, maybe a week later, the idea of “Inception” came up and that he was thinking about me for it. Then I got to read the script in an office. I wasn’t sent a copy. The script totally blew me away. I was totally into playing the character, and he decided I was right for the part.

MTV: So during the shoot, you’re talking about dreams, acting out dreams. Did all that affect your own dreams at the end of the day?

Page: No, I wish it did, because it would make an interview more interesting. Give me a couple more months until we’re in the thick of it, and I’ll come up with something. Sometimes I have incredibly vivid dreams. I used to sleepwalk a lot. I don’t anymore, thank God. I used to have night hallucinations where I would see somebody and talk to them when I was asleep. The other night, I had a dream where the headboard above my bed had all these bird nests. I was like, “What are all these bird nests doing here?”

MTV: I have no idea what that means. It sounds weird.

Page: It was so weird.

MTV: We’ve seen some brief glimpses of the movie’s action sequences — fight scenes in rotating hallways and stuff like that. Does your character take part in the action?

Page: God, it’s so hard to know what I’m allowed to talk about. I’m definitely involved with the action, which was so enjoyable. You feel like you’re a little kid. There were times, especially at the beginning, where I felt incredibly out of place and slightly confused as to how I got cast. It was such a boys club. It was the most action I’ve ever been involved in. Chris is doing things we’ve never seen before.

MTV: Does working on a huge production like this make you more open to summer tentpole movies, or are you keen on more intimate films?

Page: I’m just open. As an actor, being able to do all sorts of different films is an incredible gift. I would, in a millisecond, work with Chris again. I found that an incredibly fulfilling experience. Despite the massiveness of this production, when you’re working with Chris, it’s an intimate experience. He’s a filmmaker because he loves film and he loves making films. And there’s no ego attached to what he does. When you feel that sincerity and passion, it’s an amazing atmosphere. Despite how visually incredible and massive this film is — similar to “Batman Begins” and “The Dark Knight” — there’s so much honesty that makes them better than those broad summer movies that come out.

source: MTV

Inception Talk

Holly — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:55:48 +0000

I actually had a general meeting with Chris, because I’m a huge fan of his films. I didn’t know about Inception when I met him. I really liked him — such a down-to-earth guy, no ego at all, just a pleasant, enjoyable guy to talk to. I left the meeting just thinking Chris is this really rad guy. And then, maybe a week later, the idea of Inception came up and that he was thinking about me for it. Then I got to read the script in an office. I wasn’t sent a copy. The script totally blew me away. I was totally into playing the character, and he decided I was right for the part.

I’m definitely involved with the action, which was so enjoyable. You feel like you’re a little kid. There were times, especially at the beginning, where I felt incredibly out of place and slightly confused as to how I got cast. It was such a boys club. It was the most action I’ve ever been involved in. Chris is doing things we’ve never seen before.

I would, in a millisecond, work with Chris again. I found that an incredibly fulfilling experience. Despite the massiveness of this production, when you’re working with Chris, it’s an intimate experience. He’s a filmmaker because he loves film and he loves making films. And there’s no ego attached to what he does. When you feel that sincerity and passion, it’s an amazing atmosphere. Despite how visually incredible and massive this film is—similar to Batman Begins and The Dark Knight—there’s so much honesty that makes them better than those broad summer movies that come out.

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