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11/6 Hannibal being shot in Spain?
Finally, news about Vin's long time being-in-talks project: Hannibal the Conqueror! An article in Variety decsribes a new movie studio in Spain, Ciudad de la Luz. This studio is now in talks with Vin to house his passion project.
Located near Alicante in eastern Spain, the Ciudad studios cost E270 million ($324 million). They're described by architect Gary Bastien, who also designed the Los Angeles Center Studios, as the most advanced in Europe. When finished, the Ciudad will offer nine stages plus a triple whammy of high-tech services, a deep-water tank and two large backlots, one on a promontory over the glimmering Mediterranean. With its art nouveau facade, marble halls and backlot fiber-optic connections, it's definitely an impressive undertaking.
As previously reported, Hannibal will be shot from 50 million $, most likely in several ancient languages, just like Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ. Script, based on Ross Leckie's novel, was written by David Franzoni (Gladiator). Project is being in the talks since 2002.
11/7 update: Spanish website Laverdad.es mentions that “The negotiations are going on and it’s very likely that the film is going to be shot in Alicante very soon. But there is nothing signed yet. The people in charge of the production company did not only visit the ‘Ciudad de la Luz’ but also visited the surrounding area to find possible places to shoot the outdoor takes of the film.”
11/8 New Hannibal info
The Nov 6th edition of Diario INFORMATION de Alicante published a detailed article about Vin's interest in shooting the movie in Spain. Key points include:
Vin has been [as of Nov 6th - K] in Alicante again for more than two weeks searching for locations and test shoots in the area.
F. Valentino Morales, who often played small roles in various Vin films, now takes a step forward and impersonates Hasdrubal, the brother of Hannibal Barca (Vin).
The movie is, as always, produced by George Zakk. Spanish producers will also contribute in order to cover the movie's budget.
Hannibal's shooting will start next year.
http://www.hannibaltheconqueror.net/
Mi opinión... no creo que vaya a ser peor que Troya o Alejandro. Si comparamos con las películas de Arnold, las de Vin tampoco han sido tan malas. Su papel secundario en Saving Private Ryan no estuvo mal.[/url]
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