300
300 Site Goes Live
Having just finished the incredible book Eldest (sequel to Eragon), I have been wondering what book I should read to hold my attention during the holidays. And hark; I completely forgot that I have been wanting catch up with Frank Miller in the graphic novel 300 for some time now. Besides the excitement of knowing I now have something to read once again, I got a win-win today when I was alerted that the official site for 300 (directed by
Zach Snyder) went live today.
Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller’s (Sin City) acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents in Association with Legendary Pictures and Virtual Studios, a Mark Canton / Gianni Nunnari Production, 300 . Directed by Zack Snyder ( Dawn of the Dead ), the film stars Gerard Butler ( Phantom of the Opera ), Lena Headey ( The Brothers Grimm ), David Wenham ( The Lord of the Rings trilogy ), Vincent Regan (Troy), Rodrigo Santoro ( Love Actually ) and Dominic West ( The Forgotten ). Gianni Nunnari ( The Departed ), Mark Canton, Bernie Goldmann ( Land of the Dead ) and Jeffrey Silver ( Training Day ) are the producers. Snyder and Kurt Johnstad adapted the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, with a previous draft of the script by Michael Gordon. The executive producers are Frank Miller, Deborah Snyder, Craig J. Flores, Thomas Tull, William Fay and Benjamin Waisbren. The creative behind-the-scenes team is led by director of photography Larry Fong, production designer James Bissell, editor Bill Hoy and costume designer Michael Wilkinson. Music is by Tyler Bates.
Just when things couldn't seem any better, the site offers a win-win-win. Head over to the official site now to watch the first production diary for 300. How does it look? Pretty damn cool.
300 will come to theatres some time in 2006 or 2007 (TBA).
For more movie info, head over to the 300 Movie Page.
Stay tuned for updates.
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