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Oscar winning Hollywood Heavyweight Anthony Hopkins stars in the long awaited Universal Pictures’ remake of the original 1941 Wolfman movie. He plays the role of Sir John Talbot, father of Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) – The Wolfman – in the movie. Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins), found his son torn to pieces and was half eaten. And whatever did it was big and could not be killed by a buckshot. Ever since the incident, Sir John Talbot made silver bullets and would never go out on a full moon. When Lawrence Talbot (Benicio del Toro) decided to come home as he was convinced by his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), he meets his father and helps him and Gwen in the search of the thing that killed his brother. Later on in the story, Sir John Talbot discovers that his son was bitten by the creature that killed his son. As folklore says, his son would turn into a wolf when the moon shines bright. Anthony Hopkins was born on 31 December 1937, in Margam, Wales, Studied at the College of Music and Drama and graduated in 1957. In 1965, he moved to London and joined the National Theatre. He landed his first film for television, A Flea in Her Ear in 1967. In 1968 to the 1980’s he played roles in films that left an impression to audiences.
In the 1990s, Anthony Hopkins made movies like Desperate Hours, Howards End, The Remains of the Day, (nominee for the Oscar), Legends of the Fall, Nixon (nominee for the Oscar), Surviving Picasso, Amistad (nominee for the Oscar),The Mask of Zorro, Meet Joe Black and Instinct. However, the film that rocketed his career as an actor was The Silence of the Lambs in 1991, for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor.
Having played the role of Vampire Hunter Professor Abraham Van Helsing in Francis Ford Copola’s 1992 film Dracula, and the infamous Hannibal Lecter , he would prove to be a very big factor in pulling audiences, along with fellow Academy Award Winner Benicio del Toro.
It’s essential to note that SOUND plays a vital part in a movie. Can you imagine how today’s movies would be like if the sound never caught up with the visual? I mean, what if movies were still like those silent films , way back 80 – 90 years ago? – Sucks… Right?
With respect to each of its aspects, the sound is the one who gives the “tingle” in the spine or that “thud thud thud” of your heart after you hear that sudden sound in a horror film. Very important to the genre, I say.
In the wrapping up stages of The Wolf Man movie remake, John Johnston wanted to find the special Howl – a howl that no horror-movie-goer ever heard before. In an interview, Johnston said:
“Well, when we were designing his howl, we were going off in a lot of different directions,” John Johnston tells Box Officee. “We tried a lot of things to see what would work and be interesting. We listened to every wolf howl ever done on every film. We listened to all of them. And you’d be surprised how unconvincing most of them are. Some were just wolves, but some were men going, ‘Aoooooooo!’
And he adds,” We didn’t get a lot from our research in what’s been done before. We were looking for this great pure tone—we knew we were going to process it and overlay elements to it, but we wanted that great foundation. We tried Gene Simmons and one of Gene Simmons‘ howls is in the movie. I don’t think Gene Simmons would recognize it, but it’s in there. We had David Lee Roth come in and do a few howls…”
“…That was a blast. We had opera singers come in and howl, we had animal impersonators. Gene Simmons and David Lee Roth were pretty near the end of the process. By then we knew what we were looking for, we were homing in on it. And their stuff became the most useful stuff that we did. Like I said, I don’t think they would recognize it after what we’ve done to it because we’ve digitally processed it and added cool overtones and all that stuff. We were basically just looking for a wolf howl you’d never heard before. What we realized is that everybody in the audience knows what a wolfman sounds like. Even if it’s from their imagination, it’s all pretty much the same thing. We just wanted our howl to be the best version of that howl. And I think we’ve come up with something that’s definitely spine-tingling, and at the same time it’s familiar enough that the audience is going to recognize it—it’s what they expect, with enhancements..” – (source: boxoffice.com)
I wonder what Johnston’s opinion is about Benicio del Toro’s howl. The Wolf Man‘ s Howl will Rip the silence this February 12th.
This shows that the remake of 1941 Wolf Man is a big break! In preparation for the out of Wolfman 2010 this February 12, 2010, Universal Studios created a website for their “Monster Legacy”. This Monster Legacy website is best for those who are fans of classic horror films (Frankenstein, Dracula, and Hunchback of Notre Dame) created by Universal Studios. The website includes clips, photos, synopses, soundtracks, and a time line of the horror monster films produced by Universal. Younger generations will find this site very interesting. As early as 1923, Universal Studios has been creating characters that will scare the universe for all time. These monsters created by Universal Studios will be having their culmination this February 12, 2010 in the movie Wolfman2010 (starred by: Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins and Emily Blunt).
This MonsterLegacy Website features 22 horror films. The timeline starts from 1923 (Hunchback of Notre Dame) until 1956 (The Creature Walks Among Us). With Universal Studios 86 years of making remarkable films in the history, this website is one of their finest ideas. This will create a creepy introduction of how scary their upcoming monster horror film – Wolfman 2010. Dracula and Frankenstein are monsters that may be older than us, and yet even young girls and boys nowadays are familiar with them. And now, how far Wolfman 2010 can scare the world? With this big production and long wait from the public – how loud Wolfman can howl? The concept of spookiness will be in its premium this February 12, 2010.
The remake movie of 1941 Wolf Man will be released in theatres this February 12, 2010. Some of the critics believed that the movie Twilight make way for the remake of other Werewolffilms. However, in Wolfman 2010 this was not the case. The movie was supposed to be released on November 12, 2008. The release date has been postponed for several times, and the final showing is February 12, 2010. Wolfman 2010 same with Twilight is supposed to be out in theatres last 2008.
Wolfman 2010 is a film with high profile casts: Anthony Hopkins, Benicio Del Toro, Emily Hunt, Hugo Weaving and Geraldine Chaplin. Like other Universal Studios produced films, all of the elements of the movie are perfected. While keeping the original plotline of 1941 Wolf Man, challenging innovations were made in Wolfman 2010 to surpass the standards.
The rendition of this werewolf beast in Wolfman 2010 is a product of the strong influence of mythology and latest innovations in film creation. Werewolf comes from the words: “were” means man (specific sense of male) and “wulf” means wolf or beast. Werewolf is a European character. This character possesses a power that surpasses the ability of both man and wolf. This beast became a favorite character of filmmakers. With its rich and mysterious feature, werewolf can scare film viewers. Wolfman 2010 will be released this February 12, 2010. This remake of 1941 Wolf Man, will show how werewolf character evolved in the screen through decades. It is up to you to witness the remarkable difference this February 12, 2010.
Emily Blunt (Emily – Devil Wears Prada) stars as Gwen Conliffe in the much awaited remake of the Universal Pictures 1941 film The Wolfman. Blunt, filling in the shoes of Evelyn Ankers from the original movie (Wolf Man, 1941) says that the movie is “very scary”.
Emily plays the role of a young woman and fiancée of Frank Andrews who happens to be Lawrence (Benicio del Toro) Talbot’s brother. Gwen Conliffe asks his fiancée’s brother to return home and aid her with her search. As the story unfolds, a monstrous being begins to terrorize the residents of the Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, while Conliffe (Emily Blunt) begins to take her lover’s brother’s heart until the cursed beast laid its eyes upon her and Talbot (Benicio del Toro) comes to her rescue in this Wolfman remake movie. Emily Blunt was born on Febuary 23, 1983 Roehampton, South West London, England, which makes her perfect for the role. In addition, she attended drama studies at Hurtwood House (UK). Emily Blunt was a British actress who became famous in her role in My Summer of Love (2004) and Devil’s Wear Prada (2006).
Together with Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt made Wolfman 2010 The remake worth waiting for. According to Emily Blunt:”With a movie like that and all its special effects, it’s a big movie; you can’t accelerate it’s release date. It’s not fair. It just needed some more time. The film is so good. I’m really happy that they waited.”
Emily Blunt will be running for life in Wolfman this February 12, 2010.
The Wolfman – one of Universal Pictures’ horror classics will be having a remake as we know. Now, based on the upcoming film, a Novel will be released. The novel is written by Jonathan Maberry, based on the screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self Based on a motion picture screenplay by Curt Siodmak
Excerpt from the Novel:
CHAPTER ONE
London, England, 1891
He reached down and lifted the skull from the grave. It was old and battered, its jaw missing, the eye sockets fixed in an eternal stare. The man who held it brushed dirt from the cheeks and brow and held it in one hand, considering the lines and planes of the old bones. The eyes of the skull and the eyes of the man met and for a long minute they shared the secrets of eternity, the subtle truths of the grave.
“Alas,” murmured the man in a voice that could hide no trace of the real hurt that wrenched his heart. “Poor Yorick.” He half turned to his companion. “I knew him, Horatio.”
In the shadows beyond a row of candles, thousands of invisible hands began applauding. Lawrence Talbot did not flick so much as a covert glance at the audience. His eyes remained locked with those of the skull, though his features shifted with a half dozen emotions as he turned the skull this way and that. When he regarded the brow his own brow knotted as if remembering old conversations; when turning it away from him his mouth betrayed the sadness of a boy suffering the disappointment of a beloved tutor; when he tilted the head back he smiled in remembrance of countless old jests. He shared the moment with the skull while the applause ran its course, and when it abated he spoke softly.
Source: us.macmillan.com JONATHAN MABERRY authored Bram Stoker Award-winners. He is also a magazine feature writer, a playwright, content creator and writing teacher. His novels include Ghost Road Blues Patient Zero, Dead Man’s Song among others. The interesting thing about this man is that he used to write books that dealt mainly with Martial arts.
Indeed, after The Wolfman movie’s (with a powerhouse cast like Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins) surefire success, the novel will surely follow…
To promote its up and coming remake of The Wolfman, Universal Pictures has launched its Monster’s Legacy website.
In 1923, Universal Pictures opened up a new genre to bring chills to the spines of movie goers. Starting with Monster Legacy- The Hunch Back of Notre Dame (1923), The Phanton of the Opera (1925), The infamous Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Mummy (1932), and other movies which spawned remake after remake.
In 1935, Universal made werewolves come alive in theaters. Starting with the original title Werewolf of London, starring Henry Hull.
Then in 1941, Universal Pictures brought back the werewolf back. This time, with the birth of The Wolfman 1941 played by Lon Chaney. This film has influenced Hollywood’s depiction about the werewolf – more than the less successful Werewolf of London.
Watch The Wolfman 1941 here The Wolfman 1941
Cast: Claude Rains (Sir John Talbot), Warren William (Doctor Lloyd), Evelyn Ankers (Gwen Conliffe), Lon Chaney as The Wolfman.
Setting: Llanwelly, Wales
Plot: Larry Talbot returns to his ancestral home to reconcile with his father, Sir John Talbot. When he got home, Larry becomes interested in a local girl named Gwen Conliffe who runs an antique shop. Soon thereafter, Larry puts together his father’s new telescope and spies upon the beautiful Gwen Conliffe. After, he went to town then he buys a silver-headed walking stick decorated with a wolf from her. Gwen tells him that it represents a werewolf. Later, Gwen agrees to go with him and visit a nearby gypsy camp with her friend Jenny. As the story picks up, Jenny was attacked by a wolf, Larry defended her and killed the beast, but Jenny still died and Talbot got bitten in the process. Later on, Larry was to discover that the curse was passed on to him and will turn into a wolf when the moon turns full. Talbot prowls the countryside and was bludgeoned to death by his own father with his silver walking stick.
The 1941 The Wolfman was directed by written by Curt Siodmak and produced and directed by George Waggner .
The much awaited remake is a few days away before it hits the theaters. The Wolfman movie remake stars Benicio del Toro (Lawrence Talbot), Anthony Perkins (Sir John Talbot) and Emily Blunt as Gwen Conliffe.
This 1941 horror film, Wolf Man, was given a new flavor by the upcoming movie remake Wolfman 2010 (Benicio del Toro as the lead role). The original movie Wolf Man 1941 is the second werewolf movie produced by Universal Pictures. The first werewolf movie is “Werewolf of London” – produced six years earlier. Wolf Man 1941 was written by Curt Siodmak. The movie producer – director was George Waggner. The plot of the original horror film was preserved in Wolfman 2010 remake. The new taste of the remake is put into life of the veteran actors Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro. Big roles that are much awaited by the viewers became heavier when finest actors portray the role.
There are some changes that took place in the horror film remake. In Wolf Man 1941, Gwen Conliffe was a local girl that owns an antique shop. While in the new film, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt) was the fiancée of Lawrence Talbot’s (Benicio del Toro) brother. However, both of the film allows a love story to grow between Lawrence Talbot and Gwen Conliffe.
Universal Studios spent an amount of $85 million USD for the production of Wolfman 2010. With the out of the movie this February 12, 2010 – this big amount of money will be gleaming in theatres. This is one of the most awaited films since 2009. With the big adjustments that happened in its showing date, the viewers became nosier and thrilled with the film. The long wait is over this February 12, 2010…
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