Angelina Jolie set to direct her fourth film, this one about ivory poachers in Kenya

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I suppose any true, card-carrying Brangeloonie will be happy about this news: Angelina Jolie has just signed on to direct her next film project. This will be her fourth directorial outing, following In the Land of Blood and Honey, Unbroken and By the Sea, which she is currently directing and acting in as we speak. But this news depresses me because it means that Angelina really is moving away in a major way from acting. She’s really just interested in directing now, which is fine and good for her. But I like my Angie in front of the camera too!! Anyway, her next film will be about ivory poachers in Africa:

Angelina Jolie has found her next movie to direct. The actress and now busy helmer has signed on to for Africa, an epic tale for David Ellison’s Skydance Productions. Written by Oscar winner Eric Roth, the pic is based on paleo-archaeologist Richard Leakey’s late-’80s battle with ivory poachers in Kenya that threatened the existence of the African elephant population and the soul of Africa.

Ellison, Jolie, Dana Goldberg and Jon Peters will produce. The pic also reteams cinematographer Roger Deakins and Jolie after the pair did the Louis Zamperini biopic Unbroken, which Universal releases on Christmas Day. The plan is to ramp up production on Africa soon after Jolie wraps her current gig, directing her script By The Sea for Universal in which she stars opposite husband Brad Pitt.

Her first feature helming effort, 2011’s In The Land Of Blood And Honey, served as her calling card and garnered a Golden Globe nom and the PGA’s Stanley Kramer Award, which honors filmmakers who illuminate social issues. That jibes with the idea behind Africa, as both Jolie and Ellison are involved in humanitarian causes and Jolie won the Movie Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award last year.

“I’ve felt a deep connection to Africa and its culture for much of my life, and was taken with Eric’s beautiful script about a man drawn into the violent conflict with elephant poachers who emerged with a deeper understanding of man’s footprint and a profound sense of responsibility for the world around him,” Jolie said in today’s announcement.

Added Ellison: “Based on Richard Leakey’s inspirational life, Africa is a story that deserves to be told. It is very close to my heart, and I know that it will exceed my expectations in Angelina’s hands. She is an incredibly talented filmmaker and is sure to turn Eric Roth’s impeccable script into the project I’ve always wanted Skydance to be involved in.”

[From Deadline]

I like that this is going to be based on a true story, on Richard Leakey’s real-life battle. When I first glanced at the headline, I worried that it was going to be, like, Beyond Borders 2: This Time With Elephants. I tried to watch Beyond Borders, really, but even I couldn’t get through that mess. As for this story… I’m assuming that Angelina will not be directing herself in a role. It’s probably going to be like Unbroken, where Angelina pursued this project as just a directing gig. I wonder who will be cast as Leakey? Hm… looking at photos of him on Google. It will be someone British. She should totally get Benedict Cumberbatch. OMG. In truth, she should get someone like Colin Firth.

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  1. hilda says:

    another boring movie , what’s to be excited about ? and may i add africa is a continent so there are millions of cultures their not just one

    • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

      Because some people are actually excited and interested about the topic. Because some people might watch the film and LEARN something, because Angelina is involved with the project as its director.

      I know next to nothing about ivory poaching, and don’t think I’ve ever heard about anyone making a movie about it in HW…so I think it’s an interesting topic.

      • Meme says:

        Then google it and don’t wait for a movie star to give you the cinematic version,

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        Wow, who pissed in your cheerios this morning? Does that mean that ALL films that are not fluff shouldn’t be made? Films about war, rape, sexism, domestic violence, etc…….

        You can debate whether or not you think this film will be any good because of who’s in it, or who’s directing it, but to completely dismiss a subject is just….wow.

        Films are amazing because they have the power to ignite something inside people. I never really wanted to start writing seriously until I started watching Quentin Tarantino films.

        A young teenager might see this movie (or others like it) and decide that they want to get involved in conservation in some capacity. Or they might feel more empathy towards the animals that are harmed and killed for specific bodyparts/fur that they possess, and feel the need to get involved in some capacity. That’s the power of a movie.

        Movies can sometimes open your eyes to issues that you never thought of, or heard about.

      • LAK says:

        VC: ivory poaching and poaching in general are always in the news. Prince William’s idiotic statements about BP Ivory in the big news story about poaching and conservation didn’t prompt you to investigate further?

        Or when the former King of Spain was disgraced due to being caught on an elephant hunt in Botswana when he was the president of the World Wildlife fund? Elephants aren’t just endangered, they are frequently killed for their ivory.

        I don’t want to come across like i’m telling you off even though that’s what i’m doing, but you should really research this topic outside of Hollywood. It’s more than likely that Hollywood version will not be entirely truthful as always happens when Hollywood tackles stories based on real life (events of people).

        Please don’t wait for the film in order to learn about Dr Leakey and his conservation work. As well as poaching and conservation in general.

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        @LAK
        I don’t have tv, and where I live, the last thing that the newspapers talk about is ivory poaching.

        How I learn and get interested in certain subjects, a lot of times, are movies. I watched Schindler’s List when I was 13, and went on a complete WWII binge–fiction and nonfiction books about the concentration camps, people who were spies for Britain/going into Germany, the underground resistance movement in France,etc. I knew about the Holocaust, but hadn’t ever been all that interested in learning MORE than what I was taught in school, until I saw Schindler’s List. That’s my point.

        I’m a young person. I don’t really watch the news. I’m not particularly interested in animals–I like watching nature documentaries, but I’m not going to go out of my way to research issues like this because I’m a lot more interested in history/historical events. But because I heard she was doing this movie, I googled Richard Leakey. Never heard of him before.

        Yeah–I should know more, and make an effort to educate myself, but sometimes that’s how it works. All I’m saying is that movies open your eyes to topics that you might not’ve been into before. Whenever I see this movie, I might be more interested in learning a whole lot more, and paying attention to the ivory trade. I know that it’s wrong, and that it still goes on, but that’s about it.

      • Soulsister says:

        I agree that you shouldn’t necessarily wait for a HW version to teach us about ivory poaching but it occurs to me that we would not even be discussing this subject here and now it is wasn’t announced that Angelina was making this movie.

      • Wambui says:

        If you are interested in the Kenyan conservation movement then I suggest you look it up. Or atleast read my last two paragraphs.

        Richard Leakey is a notable part of my countries history, not just in wildlife conservation but in fighting corruption. Theres a sizable European-Kenyan population and for the most part they dont really participate in public life – except for pet projects like wildlife or environment issues ofcourse – and many times its completely oblivious of the human angle to these issues. Richard stands out from that bunch because he run for elective office and he has served in public life. We are very fond of him as we are of all the black men and women who did just the same thing.

        So let me just say that it is ridiculous. Yes, ridiculous to base a film on the guy. Richard is an extremely self-aware man and I have heard him admit that his color allowed him to access Western media outlets in ways that African conservationists couldnt. He is aware of the doors the privilege of being a scion of the Leakey dynasty and once again, his race, opened. I know he has sneered and the silly Out of Africa themes out there. The sheer irony that he is now to be subject of one is almost hilarious if it wasnt so offensive to those who worked tirelessly without the privilege that color and a name offers and those of us who have lived this history.

        Theres a reason that this movie is about Richard Leakey and not say for example Prof. Wangari Maathai. A dark skinned woman born in the village at the height of colonialism who somehow manages to be the first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate, the first woman to chair a University department and the first African woman and environmentalist to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This woman started one of the worlds most successful grassroots movements and she did while facing down armed policemen (theres plenty of footage of her being beaten up, stripped and humiliated because she refused to back down on land grabbers). Did I already mention the Nobel Peace Prize? Because if I didnt, I really should have. And dont get me started on her private life, her divorce case is still cited as a landmark case in Kenyan law. Wangari Maathai Nobel Peace Laureate, Kenyan, democracy and governance activist, scholar, conservationist. A fascinating life story with all the drama a bio-pic could ever need. But shes also black female with zero Hollywood stars queuing up to direct bio-pics about. Hmmmm, wonder why? Down with this whitewashing of my countrys history.

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        @LAK
        Just to piggyback on Soulsister–I didn’t mean to imply that we should be taught things by HW. All I’m saying is that films start a conversation–especially about topics that regular people might not think about every day. I don’t think about ivory poaching ever. But I am now.

      • Jen says:

        You’re a young person and don’t really watch the news? God please stop going around saying that. It’s not something you should be proud to admit.

      • Sixer says:

        Wambui – you rock.

      • Kiddo says:

        @Wambui, Interesting. Thank you for the background. It makes me wish you were a documentary film maker.

      • The Original G says:

        Wow at these comments. Since when does an artist get their subject matter approved in advance from a group of gossip mavens? Gossip mavens who haven’t read the script or know what the focus of the film would be.

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        @Wambui
        Now THAT’S interesting. That’s the part that I enjoy hearing about. I’m not sure about the personal focus of this film–it would be cool if the film focused about, as you said, Leakey’s knowledge that he was not held back from pursuing his true passion because of his skin color–THAT would be a lot more interesting to me, than about the ivory trade itself.

        And I would love to see a movie about Wangari Maathai…..I’ve never heard of her, but she sounds like she is a force to be reckoned with.

        You’re a very good writer, and get to the point very well.

      • LAK says:

        VC: You know I adore you and that’s why I felt I could tell you off. Please know it’s not from a place of anger or maliciousness (is this a word?). I know how hard you work to improve yourself and I am always astonished at how wise you are. Believe me, I was a mess at the same age.

        I didn’t think that you implied Hollywood should be teaching us history. I was merely cautioning you in accepting Hollywood’s version of history. As an example, i’m currently working on a Richard III project, and I can’t tell you how many people keep asking me whether various details found in the shakespeare play ( or the play itself) are true….that’s Hollywood (shakespeare) for you.

        Wambui makes a very valid point which speaks to my life experiences vis a vis stuff people don’t know about Africa intimately or in general. Like Wambui, I am East African, so the Leakeys aren’t unknown to me, and I am always astonished that no one has ever thought to make a film about Wangari Maathai who is awesome as are many more other Africans whose contributions continue to be ignored. A film about the happy valley set ( WHITE MISCHIEF), a patronising film about a dutch settler (OUT OF AFRICA), that stupid film with Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz whose title I can’t remember and now Richard Leakey and not a peep about Wangari Maathai. Oh I think GORILLAS IN THE MIST is set in Congo/Rwanda, I forget, so really this is just how it is.

        At this point in time, I file a lot of the ignorant (Oxford dictionary definition) comments under ‘people don’t know anything about us still’ file. And that includes comments about Lupita Nyongo.

      • TheRealMaya says:

        @VG: dont listen to people and do what you feel like doing.

        It’s doesn’t matter if you learn something from the media, social network, books, movies, from family and friends or even from a satnav/TomTom with Sheldon (from Big Bang theory) telling interesting facts while you are driving.

        The only and most important fact is that you are learning.

      • inthekitchen says:

        @Jen — the “news” these days is utter crap (99% of it anyway). My local news station (which is in Boston, so not a small market) includes stupid things in the broadcast like “a baby sibling for Prince George” and other stupid tabloidy nonsense. In fact, in the last few US elections, research showed that people who watched The Daily Show and Colbert Report knew more about politics and current events than people who watched actual news channels. So if someone can educate themselves in other ways, I don’t think there is anything wrong with that!

        @Wambui — wow, thank you!! I’m inspired to go learn more about Prof. Wangari Maathai (how sad that she died so young!). I would definitely watch a movie about her. Let’s start a letter writing campaign to Dame Jolie!
        p.s. it looks like there is already a documentary about her – http://takingrootfilm.com/ I’m off to learn more!

      • FLORC says:

        Not everyone knows what’s going on in the world. This movie will bring light to this topic. Because someone hasn’t researched it heavily and is looking forward to the movie isn’t a terrible thing.

        Jen
        Depends on the news. Young person here (under 30 crowd, but legal to drink) and I get very little news from the TV. Almost none. It’s full of spin and less on facts.
        I’m proud to say I get my news from other outlets than TV. In fact i’m very proud of that. I’m actually getting the news and not anothers interpretation.

      • lisa says:

        i’ll go with you virgilia! i’ll put some wine coolers in my pocket.

      • Redheadwriter says:

        @Wambui You go! I take it you are Kenyan? You may have heard of my uncle, Fr. John Kaiser. Would love to know your thoughts.

    • Soulsister says:

      Well make that point to Eric Roth as he is the one who wrote the script and gave it the title Africa.

      • Katherine says:

        Wambui, thanks for your interesting post. All that is well and good but reality is that no one is going to see a film about Wangari Maathai and even less likely that such a film would get financing. More likely they will go see a film about Leakey, a familiar name, and hopefully from that learn about others worth noting and celebrating like Maathai.

        Bigger than life figures are often obnoxious and annoying, even deeply flawed. But usually they are the ones who can get things done or at least started. Humans are flawed but some are flawed in ways that serve the greater good in the end.

        What is the point of bitching about making a movie about Leakey? Is it to vent about other issues or another way to pick at Angelina Jolie. It does get tiresome.

    • MrsBPitt says:

      @VC…I wish I could fix you up with my son…he loves films, and he,too, feels that a great film can “fire” people up…Right or wrong, that is how most young people learn about things these days…movies, music, social media, etc. My son is 24…is he too old for you VC? lol

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        Hmmm…will he listen to me talk about gossip? Seriously–that’s the dealbreaker for me. Part of the reason why I talk so much on here is because no one in my family is all that interested. Last time I tried to talk to my mom, it was about how crazy Halle Berry was, and she went on this long discussion about how sorry she feels for celebrities, because every move they make is commented on, etc. Which YES, but I want to talk about how crazy Halle is.

        Also–*resists urge to say something naughty about your son*

    • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

      @LAK
      I LOVE it when my friends tell me off. Seriously. As an example, I have this one friend that I send some of my writing to all the time. It’s quite frustrating when I ask her what she thought about it, because all she says is that it’s ‘good’….no critiquing at all.

      But I do feel a bit intimidated on the Royal posts, or anything about politics because I don’t really know a whole lot of info. So I like learning. I should know a whole lot more about the world, considering how much time I spend on my computer, so I’ll have to work on that.

      • boredbrit says:

        I don’t get why everyone’s hating on Virgilia. She’s made some pretty sound points. Way to bite someone’s head off. Wow.

      • Ennie says:

        +1, really lots and lots of perfectly nice people are not as knowledgeable or informed as some people here. Many of us do not know everything and it is noise to see a TV show or movie hey, even a post on CB that suddenly touches a different subject where we could learn something new or even restart discussions and share points of view.
        There are nicer ways to let your point be known.
        Really VC is a nice polite young woman.

      • Ennie says:

        noise = nice, sorry, typo.

    • Katherine says:

      It’s about elephants which are present throughout Africa. Get it now?

      Leakey is a fascinating man. His is a story worth telling and shouldn’t bore anyone with an ounce of intellectual curiosity – unless the movie itself fails the subject.

    • Sal says:

      Some of us prefer cultured intellectually stimulating movies over trivial but less ‘boring’ movies. You stick with the rubbish.

    • Helen says:

      While I think it’s pretty lame to dismiss Africa as uninteresting, as least you recognize that there’s not one single story or one signal culture and that it’s a diverse land. If only you could embrace the richness and perhaps even take interest in something that covers the often overlooked aspects of Africa

    • BestJess says:

      That was my take away – I would have thought that was kind of an ignorant thing to say from someone who is relatively globally aware. What are the similar cultures in say Morocco & Botswana? Côte d’Ivoire & Uganda?

  2. don't kill me i'm french says:

    It’s like a male Dian Fossey with elephants movie ( Gorilla in the mist is a real good movie and her fondation always exists)

    • Alice says:

      Her foundation exists, but she was 100% against using the gorillas as a tourism device. And yet, for a $750 permit, you can now go gorilla trekking in Rwanda. I know because I did it last year and in fact stayed in the room she used to rent when she came to Mahabura. And while it was probably one of the most amazing experiences of my life, those gorillas are so habituated to tourists and humans they actually pose for photos, particularly the dominant male.

      Her foundation has been completely commercialized into the exact opposite of what she stood for.

      Ivory poaching…I know it’s a long way away from many people’s preoccupations, but it’s now going on 20+ years that they’ve banned ivory in the jewellery trade. I’m sorry to say that while the news channels in the US are notoriously US-centric, not having a clue what’s going on in the rest of the world comes down to a simple lack of curiousity. The internet is there for a reason people, even if you can’t travel, you can do so with your mind…

      Right now, they’re considering building a highway through the Serengeti, something that will affect the migration of millions of animals every year. Maybe in 20 years, some HW director will think it might make a film. Far too late for the animals that will die because of it though…

  3. eowyn says:

    Interesting. I just hope the movie won’t be a whitewashed one. You know the kind with the white savior fighting against those bad africans/kenyans poachers. I hope the movie will reflect that country population and not stay in the priviledge places avoiding showing black people. As long as it isn’t like Impossible (a movie about the tsunami where you barely see/hear the locals) with Watts, it will be great.

    • mayamae says:

      I just saw The Impossible and thought it was really good. What did bother me is that the family the movie is based on is Hispanic (unlike the actors who portrayed them). The film is Spanish, the writer and director are Spanish, and the real family is Spanish. Although the cast was very good, they were generic white people with Anglicized names. The Thai people were shown working long and hard to rescue people. At least they were visible, unlike the real family.

      • Ennie says:

        Really, Spanish speaker here. I totally understand that if they wanted the film to get made and maybe be distributed and seen, they would need known faces and is preferably that is English spoken, as many Engish speakers (=money) do not like subtitles. .
        As I understand, the original family was ok with the view of the movie family being portrayed as just tourists. I know they do not really mention where the family comes from, and the director did not give the actors specifics about the characters origins or what accents to use. It was portrayed as a human tragedy, and they happened to have had blond hair and eyes because the known actors they got looked like that , but Spanish are also European (naomi is Australian).

        I read a post above about a remarkable black woman in the field of the fight against poaching, who does not have high profile directors making her movie… I would go beyond… where are the writers for those stories? Do not complain, go and write a script and it may get made. Who knows?
        I am also reading that people should not get educated by movies?
        I am grateful for awesome movies which may be right or imperfect in their views, or their facts, but they are beyond the usual tripe spewed, and not only art.
        I like reading news, but do not watch TV that much anymore, and many are sensationalist topics. In the newsfeed, there is not really a lot to choose from ,and we select what interests us more. I dont get an international newspaper, but mostly local articles. I am informed, but many things escape me… and I consider myself a person more informed than the common, but not extraordinarily so… and still I had no idea what Hotel Rwanda was about, I did not watch if for fear of crying, but I learned a lot because it was publicised.
        I had no idea who Zamperini was, he is not from my culture, and I liked a lot his biography and will go watch this movie, I got another point of view than the one I got from Grave of the Fireflies, which I had to fast forward and still could not finish, but I loved the message.
        There are so many great movies and series, Gorillas in the mist, Lawrence of Arabia, the 8 wives of Henry VIII, I, Claudius, Spartacus, Elizabeth, Roots, The mission, the WWII war movies and tv series, and I will incude Schindler’s list and The pianist, the Anne Frank movie was not that great but OK.
        The Blood diamond movie helped create awareness, and I hope more movies like this, documentaries and historical movies get made, not just crude comedies and horror and gore. which make a lot of money, BTW.
        I like that AJ is interested in this kind of films and helps them getting made.

      • LAK says:

        Ennie: I happen to know for a fact that Hollywood isn’t interested in African stories that aren’t issue laden or apartheid. It’s not as simple as Africans should write our own stories and Hollywood will accept us.

        I’ve been told so often that the public won’t see or hear of it, and IF one pushes through, they have to write a white character or cast an american from whose POV the story evolves and only in ways that are sympathetic to the Hollywood/western POV. Eg

        BLOOD DIAMOND had Leo DiCaprio,

        HOTEL RWANDA had Don Cheadle – BTW it’s so egregious that his character has a SA accent when he is supposed to be Rwandese, but I digress…..

        GORILLAS IN THE MIST had Sigourney Weaver

        OUT OF AFRICA – Meryl Streep and Robert Redford

        WHITE MISCHIEF – Hugh Grant and Greta Scaaci

        Various Mandela biopics with Idris Alba, Danny Glover, Terence Howard playing Mandela.

        CRY FREEDOM – Denzil Washington

        CATCH A FIRE – Derek Luke and Tim Robbins

        The WINNIE (Winnie Mandela) biopic starring Jennifer Hudson was not well received and lots of Africans protested at the casting of J Hudson as ‘Winnie’ to no deaf ears.

        No 1 LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY – Jill Scott (this I liked because it wasn’t issue laden or apartheid, but it’s one of the rare ones)

        Don’t get me wrong, these films were great and raised awareness, but in order for them to be made, they had to be re-worked for a western audience.

        And frankly if I were to make a film about legendary Africans in the South African area, i’d choose Shaka Zulu, but that’s just me. SZ has a really crappy TV show from the 80s (can be seen on youtube) told from the POV of the British

        Heck, ZULU (a film from the 60s)is all about the British….

        Are the Africans simply sitting around waiting for Hollywood to remember us? No. We have our own TV and Film industry. It is annoying though for Hollywood to pick up stories that apparently only affect white Africans or are designed specifically to appeal to western audiences.

      • mayamae says:

        @LAK, I loved No 1 Ladies Detective Agency. I’m so dumb I didn’t realize that Jill Scott was American. I saw an interview in which she said she had prepped her accent well, only to learn it was the wrong accent. I may be the mistaken, but I think production was delayed while she learned the correct accent.

    • shayne says:

      Exactly!
      Hollywood’s motto: “it’s a White world & everyone else is just a filler or sidekick (if you’re lucky).

  4. Pri says:

    LOL at the statement, soo generic. I am not even African, but have Indian heritage and roll my eyes to statements like that about India.

    Also, I hope that is a working title. “Africa”? Come on.

  5. shayne says:

    Nothing says Africa than the struggle of a white man. Why doesn’t she hire more POC?? All her films are directed towards straight, white males.

    • tracking says:

      Interesting point. Maybe she’ll critique the implied imperialism? At least should be a diverse cast (beyond the lead).

    • stellalovejoydiver says:

      I support any female director trying to make it Hollywood, at the same time I was hoping that the female directors try to make movies that focus on women, since we are already underrepresented in movies. Personally I am not really on the hype as her as an director.

    • paranormalgirl says:

      She didn’t write the script, and she doesn’t necessarily cast the film.

    • TC says:

      I think Jolie’s first motivation is to select stories that move and inspire her. I don’t think she says, “Now I need a script with POC.” This is her 4th film. Not her 34th. Let’s give her an opportunity to develop her directorial “vision” first, before we demonize her.

  6. wolfpup says:

    In the past I didn’t think much about Angie at all. She was just another movie star seeking glory and fame. But at this point, I must admit that I am starting to have some real admiration for her. She just doesn’t give up on issues that are meaningful, attempting to pull us back from the brink. For all of her looks, if there were a god (I would call it planet earth), She would be so proud of Angie using her status to promote all that is good..

  7. Luca26 says:

    I’d love her in movies but she usually turns down the kind if meaty roles she should be doing (Gravity and Serena) for fluff anyway. We need women directors and the fact that she’s been handed another high profile project by the studios shows that they have confidence in her work. Good for her.

    • Emma - the JP Lover says:

      @Luca26, who wrote: “I’d love her in movies but she usually turns down the kind if meaty roles she should be doing (Gravity and Serena) for fluff anyway.”

      (Blinks) Fluff? I’m merely curious. What ‘fluff’ are you referring too?

      • Luca26 says:

        I mean I enjoyed Salt, Maleficent, and even Kung Fu Panda (no comment on the Tourist) but she can do more. I’d love to see her in a meaty role and here’s hoping she wrote one for herself in her new movie. Right now it seems like she is more motivated and passionate about the films she directs I’m hoping Unbroken really is a good film.

      • Artemis says:

        Everything between 2000 and 2005. Then everything between 2006 and 2014 lol.
        As soon as she became an international movie star, she never appeared in films like ‘Gia’, ‘George Wallace’ or ‘Playing by Heart’. Even her fluff back then (Hell’s Kitchen, Foxfire) was still cool as fuck.

        Jolie is hard to cast because of her looks and demeanor (no romcom) imo but she can kill drama if it’s the right one! Jolie is the perfect example of having many shit films yet still being A-list because she rakes in the money with her action and animated movies.

    • MrsBPitt says:

      I’m glad she turned down Gravity…so boring and overrated!!!!

      • The Original G says:

        Yes! I thought so too!

      • TC says:

        Totally agree. Really hated the fact that a “dead” Clooney had to spur Bullock into action by getting her to think clearly for her own survival; because you know, women are SO helpless. Just insulting.

        Kudos to Angie on securing her next directing gig. It’s a script by Eric Roth, so it’s definitely quality. Looking forward to seeing Angie’s vision.

      • Janet says:

        “Gravity” put me to sleep. What a snoozefest.

    • stellalovejoydiver says:

      Serena has been getting bad reviews and got no distribution.

      • paranormalgirl says:

        The script is crap and it just got picked up for distribution by Magnolia Pictures.

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        Just saw the trailer. WOW. It’s not even actively bad, it’s that I cannot take either of them (ESPECIALLY Bradley Cooper) seriously. I think, based on the trailer, that if it gets mixed reviews, that’ll be a win. They don’t have any chemistry between each other, so it makes for a rather stilted love affair……

      • Janet says:

        I just checked rottentomatoes and I can’t find any reviews at all, positive or negative.

    • taxi says:

      Gravity was not a “meaty” movie, imo. As usual, perky Bullock played herself & had to be calmed down by a more experienced male. Gravity was significant only for its awesome photography and special effects. Maybe call it astro-fluff?

  8. Rhiley says:

    I saw the trailer for Unbroken while watching Hundred Foot Journey with mom (great movie to see with your mom). Anyway, the trailer looked really good, and I bet she does win an Oscar for it, or at least is a serious contender. I haven’t read the book yet, though it has been sitting on my nightstand since you guys read it for CB Book Club. I’ve had several books on my list a head of it, but hope to read it soon. Parts of the movie look really violent so I am not sure I will be able to watch it. I have very little tolerance for violence in film. I had to walk of Slumdog Millionaire because it was just too violent for me. Still, the trailer looked really strong, and it looks like it is going to be a great movie. Audiences may not go, but critics will probably love it.

  9. Meme says:

    I can’t with her. Jack of all trades, master of none.

    • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

      Well, HW needs more female directors and producers. Great ones, good ones, so-so ones, and crappy ones…….I think that she’s helping break boundaries. The fact that Universal wasn’t even going to *consider* hiring a female director at all, and instead were just going to hire a male director, before Angelina met with them, says something.

      Angelina has Unbroken coming out, and I’m assuming that By The Sea will be out sometime next year. So we’ll see if her hype is as good as her talent.

    • Hissyfit says:

      Master of none? Lol. She’s an award winning actress and philanthropist so you’re point is invalid. She may not be Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett nor Kate Winslet in acting but she’s pretty well accomplished too. As far as directing, she’s just starting. Maybe give her at least 5 movies to direct and if it all sucks, then you can comeback and point out that Directing is not for her.

      • Emma - the JP Lover says:

        I don’t know, I think she’s ‘Kate Winslet’ and could hold her own with Cate Blanchett. I could never in a million years see Kate Winslet pulling off a role like Maleficent (I think you need a deeper place to pull from than Kate has), but Cate Blanchett is–in my opinion–the only actress other than Angie who could totally own that role. 🙂

      • littlestar says:

        I agree with that assessment, Emma!

    • Soulsister says:

      What a bizarre reason to dislike somebody because they like to try different things with their life.

    • littlestar says:

      I have to politely disagree with this. Angelina is a rare talent in Hollywood, in my opinion.

    • Sal says:

      Desperate for a reason to hate, much? She has ONLY done acting, directing and humanitarian work. Only 3 things. And I think having an Oscar, her previous directorial debut lauded by the critics AND being rewarded by the UN and a dinner in her honour AND an honorary Humanitarian Oscar PROVES she is the MASTER OF ALL she has attempted so far. Sorry to burst your bubble. 🙂

  10. Hissyfit says:

    Eric Roth? Wow. I like Angelina but I wonder how she gets all these projects with these Oscar winning / nominated screenwriters and cinematographer. It’s not like she’s an established director or something already. They must see something in her that they believe in otherwise connections isn’t good enough to justify them working together.

    I haven’t seen her first directorial movie but I read that although the script is bad, she was promising in it as a director. This Unbroken movie is going to make it or break it for her IMO as a director. I applaud her for trying to do things that she really wants instead of just giving interviews about how she wants to direct a movie one day like some stars do. Who knows, she might be the next Ben Affleck when it comes to directing? And besides, we need more respectable female directors in the movie industry.

    • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

      I’d say that Universal liked what they saw (with her work with Unbroken), being that they, along with Plan B Entertainment and Jolie Pas (Angelina’s newly formed production company–credits are ‘Unbroken’ and ‘By The Sea’, she’s also producing ‘Africa’) are producing “By The Sea” (which Angelina wrote too), and Universal is also DISTRIBUTING the movie.

      http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3707106/companycredits?ref_=tt_dt_co

    • maddelina says:

      Money does wonders! Her name is associated with it. Everyone wants in on the cash cow. In saying that I hope she does justice to the project. I watched a program on this very issue the other night and it was sickening.

    • lucy2 says:

      I wondered that myself when she got Unbroken – fairly large budget for a new director, whose first film didn’t do much – made no money and had mixed reviews.
      Here’s an interesting article about the history of the film though. Apparently the producer Baer has been trying to get this story to the screen for over 15 years, and it got a 2nd life when Hillenbrand did her book.
      http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-unbroken-20140420-story.html#page=3

      • TC says:

        I think Jolie’s very passionate about the projects she signs on for. She said in an interview that she read Hillenbrand’s book and was inspired by Louie Zamperini’s story. She saw the value in it and wanted to tell his story cinematically. In order to get the directing job, she said she went in to Universal and “pitched her butt off.” She created storyboards for her pitch and, clearly, Universal liked what they saw and heard. So I think it’s her belief in the stories she champions and her passion and commitment to what she’s doing that helps her succeed and achieve the things she has. And it clearly comes through in her activism as well.

        I saw In the Land of Blood and Honey, and it was good, solid film. Extremely hard to watch, but very well done. Those that have already seen an early cut of Unbroken say she has an incredible eye and does a great job of framing her shots in a way that bolsters the narrative. And given that Unbroken has a ton of stuff happening in it (there’s Olympic scenes, war scenes, bomber crash scenes, adrift at sea scenes and POW scenes) Jolie’s clearly got some directing talent to take on all that.

        Even the Cohen Brothers (who adapted the script for the screen) said they were glad they didn’t have to direct it (because of all the stuff going on in the film).

  11. Jh says:

    OT: the twins are so beautiful. That is all.

    • MrsBPitt says:

      They are both adorable…but Knox is my fav of all the Jolie-Pitt kids….he is so laid back for such a little guy!

  12. Meme says:

    Why does she have to announce everything?

    • Candy Love says:

      Wow the hate is strong in this one.

      Sorry to tell you this but it’s alway announce when a dirctor is chosen to film a movie.

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        Yeah, I’m not understanding how it’s a BAD thing to announce that you’re going to direct a film. This isn’t an announcement about her personal life, she’s not talking about her recent wedding, not her kids—she’s talking about her JOB.

        Which, as I understand it, some people wish she should do more of. So when she does do it, she’s a fameho. Right.

      • Emma - the JP Lover says:

        @Candy Love, who wrote: “Wow the hate is strong in this one.”

        LOL!! Yea, verily, yea. 🙂 I think it’s someone we know well who is using an alias to spread the hate … or to give the impression of more hate than there actually is for Angie. I ‘almost’ feel sorry for them. None of the things they predicted about the Jolie-Pitts have come to pass. The Jolie-Pitt marriage was like the final nail in the Haters’ ‘You just wait! Karma!’ coffin, too.

      • Meme says:

        No, they don’t.

      • TC says:

        The announcement is from Deadline, so the studio is announcing it (not Jolie) and most likely asked Jolie for a press quote because of her high profile. David Ellison of Skydance gets a quote as well since he’s from the producing side.

      • Sal says:

        Yes they do, Meme.

    • LAK says:

      Every project in hollywood is announced. Even indie no money ones. This particular announcement catches the eye because AJ is attached to it.

    • doofus says:

      why does ANY celeb announce anything?

      Publicity. why should she be any different? sheesh. I can tell you have a hate-on for all things Jolie, but please try to keep your bashing to things that are worth bashing her for, ok? (not that there’s much…)

    • MrsBPitt says:

      @Meme….um, because she is in show biz and its a pretty good idea to let the public know when you are planning to film a project…Now, back away from the computer, go drink some smart water, put some Aveeno on your face and go wash your hair with some Living Proof…maybe, you’ll feel better…..

    • Sal says:

      Um, she is in Hollywood. Do you not notice that ALL actors, directors, studios, distributors etc announce upcoming projects? I feel sorry for you that you appear to be this desperate and petty. Its truly sad,

  13. Sixer says:

    She should get The Bloke. Tom Hardy has already done a big ol’ British TV documentary series about poaching in Africa. He knows the issue very well. Plus, he swam with heffalumps.

  14. anna says:

    Her connection to Africa could not possibly be any shallower. Reducing over one billion people living on the world’s second-largest continent to a single culture? But then again she referred to Africa as a country.

    • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

      She didn’t write the script–Eric Roth did. And that’s probably (I’m hoping) a working title…..

    • Soulsister says:

      Lol. Again Eric Roth wrote and gave the script its title, so if you need to be p*ssed off at somebody for ‘reducing over one billion people to a single culture’ then take it up with him.

    • Luca26 says:

      Where exactly did she refer to Africa as a country? It’s easy to believe she has a strong connection to Africa. She’s visited their many times both for humanitarian visits and with her family. She’s set up charities in Namibia and Ethiopia and two of her children were born there.

    • Katherine says:

      Um, the movie is about elephants. Not sure they have a specific geographic culture to which they subscribe but they do have continents over which they roam – Africa being one of them. So this is Elephants in Africa not their cousins on another continent.

      • BestJess says:

        Yes the movie is about elephants, which do not roam all over the continent, but Jolie herself referred to Africa’s culture. Singular. You can be a fan of both her film and humanitarian work and still think that was an ignorant comment.

  15. kay says:

    I wanna know when SALT 2 is coming. I believe she is contractually obligated and also has script approval.

    That movie was massive. Probably her best action film. Everyone loved that movie.

  16. Virgilia Coriolanus says:

    As an OT–I wonder if this is the reason why, in the latter years of their relationship, Brad worked a lot more than Angelina (like when she took off those 3-4 years between Salt and Maleficent)…..I just looked at Brad’s IMBD page, and he has a short that’s going be filmed/coming out in 2015, and as for producing he has two projects (WWZ 2, and a Lewis and Clark Miniseries) that have no projected date–he’s also producing By The Sea. Other than that, nothing….

    Also–he produced ‘Selma’ w/Oprah and a few other production companies. I didn’t know that.

    But I’m glad that he’s taking time off to support Angelina’s work and dreams…..

  17. Jen says:

    “I’ve felt a deep connection to Africa and its culture for”

    Pray tell Angelina, what exactly is “African culture”????

  18. Chinoiserie says:

    I think it is amusing that she is about to direct her fourth film when (barely) nobody has seen a film directed by her. I guess I could go to read reviews that have been written about In the Land of Blood and Honey, but now it is really difficult for know how exciting this is, when I do not know how good director she is. It does sound a project she is passionate about, but it could be difficult to make it a compelling feature film that is accurate.

  19. your majesty says:

    Australia 2.

  20. Nene says:

    I really don’t know when most of the western world will get this or maybe they refuse to : Africa is a continent not a country.
    And Africa is the most diverse in terms of culture,language,colour and tradition.
    Gahhh!

    On another note, I think this directing stuff of hers will bring her closer to her kids cos her time will be completely managed by her unlike with acting.

    • Chris2 says:

      Of course, but the same applies to Europe, and we know people from another continent routinely speak of European culture, history and whatnot.
      To speak of Africa in that manner doesn’t always indicate ignorance, still less, disrespect.

      • Janet says:

        Exactly. Just as people speak of “Asian culture” and “American culture”.

        Methinks some people are nitpicking just for the sake of being nitpicky.

    • eowyn says:

      This. It is annoying.

    • The Original G says:

      So, I live in Canada, which is a geographically, ethnically and culturally diverse country. We are of course, in the media, subject to the tropes of Bob and Dave McKenzie, reminded that our educational system reared someone named Justin Beiber and thought to spend our time wearing all demin outfits know as “Canadian Tuxedos.”

      Now I sound like I have no sense of humor, but I am trying to make the point that generalizing is pretty ridiculous. Hopefully, a well made film is one of the things that helps us realize that we are all human.

    • Anika says:

      I agree this just sounds shallow and ignorant. Africa is a large and diverse continent.

  21. Gina says:

    Sounds like a real sit on the edge of the seat movie. Think I’ll pass. I liked early St. Angie movies such as Girl, Interrupted and Gia. Don’t think I watched another movie of hers since….don’t think ivory poachers will pull me in.

  22. jane16 says:

    I think it will be amazing. I will definitely see it.

  23. Artemis says:

    I think she still likes acting enough to do it once in awhile but yeah, BP is the actor (and producer) in that family. For sure.

    Also, Jolie said that she wrote BTS because they didn’t find scripts that appealed to them (to star as a couple). So maybe she’s just bored with the scripts she gets send? If she truly moved on from acting she wouldn’t have written a script for her and Pitt and starred in it herself. There is still a concerted effort and a mild interest in appearing on-screen. I ain’t mad 🙂

    That said, I like the fact that she keeps moving in life. She really does not sit still for a moment. She’s not a static person at all. Whether she’s successful at all these project (ITLOB&H was mediocre with shoddy writing) remains to be seen but yeah, she makes things happen…with heart and intelligence. Fast.

  24. lisa2 says:

    Amazing how far some people need to reach to find a negative.

    We see male actors turn directors all the time.. but this is a problem for some.?

    The crazy hate is just off the chain with some and they should really wonder why

    • Artemis says:

      Yes but can you also mention that there is also criticism on them? Just recently Ryan Gosling was torn to shreds by critics and the same thing happened with Chris Evans. Both are perceived more beloved and ‘wholesome’ than Jolie but that doesn’t mean the audience and the critics will love their film. An actor venturing in directing always draws laughs and sneers. There is always a bit of glee when actors try and fail as directors because it’s expected.

      Also many male actor’s failed at the box office with their films (Beatty, Clooney, Devito, Costner etc). Even Clint Eastwood gets ‘mocked’ for using the same archetypes in his films (grumpy teacher, humble troubled student). All of those are pretty ‘beloved’ actors with classic box office hits behind their name so being popular will not exempt any actor-turned-director from not being able to draw in the audience.

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        I think Lisa’s referring to the fact that Angelina is being criticized for for an innocuous statement, in an announcement about the movie. Movie hasn’t come out yet.

        I just wish people would say–“I think that her movie is gonna suck because I didn’t like her first film that she directed”–instead of saying crap like the only reason they wanted her to direct is because $$–which, her name is recognizable, but she still had to fight to direct, over other male directors.

    • Sal says:

      This. Some people are so incredibly desperate to find any reason to hate on her. I don’t get all the hate. I also don’t get why female Directors are ripped to shreds by other women, rather than supported.

  25. Meme says:

    Is anyone allowed to have a differing opinion on Jolie without being bashed or called a hater? I didn’t call any of you names nor did I criticize you for liking her. I’m not the only one who doesn’t like her.

    • Gina says:

      Just because you don’t have a cultish adoration of her, somehow you’re labeled a “hater,” which was such an overused word even when it was slightly more relevant two or three years ago. To some people, disliking her means liking Jennifer which is total bull crap, I disliked her long before she became the other woman or in these woman’s mind, the woman. Good for you St. Angie, good for you, save those elephants or whatever your cause is this time.

      • Katherine says:

        There’s nothing wrong with legitimate criticism. But if you just don’t like her because you don’t like her then expect that to be all too evident in your criticism.

        Calling someone the “other women” has accusatory implications which should be based on fact. Making nasty accusations against others without knowledge of the truth rightfully annoys some people.

      • Sal says:

        I think that her humanitarian work makes you feel inadequate and guilty so you try to tear her down to your level. You have not given one reason to detest her, other than she rightfully gets praise for the work she does. Just because we don’t have a cultish hate for any do gooder does not mean we cultishly adore her. Your post is as shallow as Memes.

      • devoncreate says:

        Gina, I am curious why this celebrity is somehow immune to criticism? And that her mega-fans calls anyone who dosen’t praise her a ‘hater’ and other names? I have seen some of her fans such as Sal even mock and insult people by swearing at them calling them dumb, idiot,etc. I mean really, do you have to sink that low to defend a celebrity who you don’t even know personally? And I thought the Bieber fans were terrible. Everyone on this site gets all sorts of comments on them but why should Jolie be an exception? This is not a fansite sheesh. Yes, this women does have a cultish- fan worshipping for her in a very Bieber-esq/ One Direction manner.
        And Sal, just because someone doesn’t worship her doesn’t mean they are jealous. I am sure you make comments on celebs you don’t like, does that mean you are jealous?

      • Sal says:

        Ok just WHO is this “devoncreate”? Clearly a sock of someone else. For your information, I have never, ever called anyone dumb or an idiot. Provide proof of this lie please. Talk about sinking so low…..

    • The Original G says:

      Of course you’re allowed to have a differing opinion. Your numerous posts prove that. But not everyone has to agree with you, do they?

      And, since when is hoping this might be a good film cultish adoration?

      • Meme says:

        No one has to agree with me but they needn’t get so defensive of a woman they don’t know. I have a huge thing for Charlie Hunnam but I don’t feel the need to defend him against those who don’t like him or attack them.

      • Ennie says:

        your numerous posts are begging for attention and they got it, I guess.

      • The Original G says:

        “No one has to agree with me but they needn’t get so defensive of a woman they don’t know. I have a huge thing for Charlie Hunnam but I don’t feel the need to defend him against those who don’t like him or attack them.”

        Sorry, but isn’t that just another way of saying that no one should respond to your comments?

      • TheRealMaya says:

        @meme: you are telling us not to get defensive over someone we don’t know and yet here you are attacking someone you don’t know.

        It works both ways you know – if you critize people of defending people they don’t know then you yourself should be critized for attacking people you don’t know.

      • Meme says:

        I am neither begging for attention or not asking people not to respond to my posts. People here are so defensive about their saint and work overtime to defend her. I was simply stating my view and get berated for doing so. Enjoy yourselves and revel in your adulation of a woman who couldn’t care less.

      • devoncreate says:

        @ Meme, you are right, Ignore super-stans like Sal, who looks like he/she is the one who needs growing up to do. This is not a fansite. I don’t get why so many people are defensive of her and drive out everyone here on her boards. If Gwyneth Palthrow was directing a movie like this, people would call her pretentious and say she doesn’t know anything of the subject, call her stupid,etc. I don’t think Jolie cares if Sal and other mega-fans drools and salivates over her non-stop. Jolie would probably send a restraining order against people like Sal by the way he/she talks about her.

      • Sal says:

        Lol a little too obsessed with me, aren’t you ‘devoncreate’, whoever you are. Your immaturity as with Meme’s (are you 2 the same people by any chance?) knows no bounds. Once again, you side-step the FACT that none of us has a problem with you disliking Angelina, but that you should provide a real reason. You blabber on and on but NEVER address that salient point. Why is that? Please grow up and stop being so obsessed with me, or else *I’ll* have to get a restraining order against YOU. Bottom line, if you have a REAL reason, you wouldn’t have to be so immature and petty. I feel sorry for you. Please grow up.

    • Sal says:

      You’re really after attention, aren’t you, Meme? I find you so desperate to work overtime to find ANY petty and shallow reason to attack her. Stop trying to play the martyr. No one has said you have to like her. But at least, at LEAST come up with a real, legitimate reason to hate on her, not the childish rubbish you have offered up. You do yourself a disservice by making yourself look so bad. Grow up then come back with a real reason to hate her than the immature, petty and childish nonsense you’ve offered up. I hope you get something out of the time you invest in hating her, because she couldn’t care less.

  26. TheRealMaya says:

    Go Angelina – here you are going to direct your 4th big budget movie. No wonder Kathryn Bigalow is a mega fan of yours and nominated you for that humanitarian award. She knows that you are a force to recoun with and you will help pave way for more directing jobs for female directors.

    This is what I call karma – Angelina is thd most powerful woman in Hollywood, married to an equally powerful & wonderful & supporting partner, raising 6 gorgeous children, universally praised & admired & respected for her humanitarian work, has several real & close friendships with equally strong and admirable women and men.

    Haters will always hate and the Jolie-Pitts will keep living their lives the way they want to and will most importantly continue to achieve wonderful things.

    PS: it’s seems to me that people can give but cannot take it and are very sensitive. I better change the word haters to dislikers before they start complaining and getting upset. Because apparently writing a logical non threatening reply is labelled as personal attack by some.

    • Gina says:

      Forgive me please, but this is driving me crazy. It’s a force to be reckoned with…that’s all, have a great Monday!

      • TheRealMaya says:

        @Gina: I wish I could blame the auto correct for this one but I just cant😂

        My teenage cousin has been writing like this so it must have robbed on to me☺️

      • Gina says:

        @TheRealMaya: I am sorry, honestly. I had no business to post that and I truly wish I hadn’t. I’m nursing a broken bone and am going a little stir crazy….too much Internet. Sorry again, I don’t want to be one of those people that makes you cringe….

      • TheRealMaya says:

        @Gina – don’t worry at all because I found it funny😄

        I hope you feel better soon and for the sake of your own sanity – don’t read the comment sections on any of the articles while being on bed rest 😏

    • Mistyrose says:

      and she farts rose pedals, only drinks unicorn tears and braids the hair of angels in her spare time.

    • maddelina says:

      TheRealMaya, perhaps not referring to some as a Jeniopath might help as well. Practice what you preach.

  27. littlestar says:

    Just last month there was a report out saying around 100,000 elephants have been slaughtered on the content of Africa in the last 3 years, just for their ivory. It sickened me beyond belief. Maybe this movie will help to do some good and help stop the horrific slaughter of such a beautiful and intelligent mammal.

    • Meme says:

      The barbarians who hunt elephants for their tusks are not going to be stopped by a Hollywood movie. Wildlife conservationists and lawmakers have been trying to stop this practice for decades. Asian elephants are even more endangered than African ones. Evil and greed will always be in this world. Just like war, poverty, refugees and hunger. Does it mean everyone should throw up their hands and give up? Absolutely not.

  28. Dany says:

    I found “Beyond Borders” a good movie. Not special, but solid.
    “By the Sea” sounds lame and it´s unlikely that i´ll watch it. Ok, maybe on TV later. I hope it isn´t as boring and bland as “The Tourist”. Big disapointment. “By the sea” gives me the same “let´s try to copy one of the old european movies”-vibe.

    The Leakey-story aka “Beyond Borders 2: This Time With Elephants (LOL)” has potential. That could become an awesome movie with the right cast.

    • norah says:

      last time i checked – the tourist wasnt a movie that she directed and i think she wanted to work with johnny more than anything else

  29. Hill says:

    Angelina is really serious about being a director, and the coolest thing is to see that she only works with the top people, Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Eric Roth he loves aAgelina is a great friend of Brad and Pax’s godfather, and he wrote this script a very long time ago… other characteristics of movies Angelina like , seeking material that was a long time trying to be accomplished. And just like her career as actress about true life story Angelina was her best and now as a director is about real story too

    And composer Alexandre Desplat and the best Cinematographer Roger Deakins, Roger who simply do not accept the continuation of 007 because he did not think interesting … choose what he want to do that …. cool after Unbroken he must have had an wonderful experience with Angelina, and he started off his career in africa in documentarys, I think it will be special for him too

  30. Hill says:

    And for the role would have to be actors in their 50s, I think Daniel Day Lewis would be perfect

    • lisa2 says:

      I think if they are talking about a certain period from the script I would imagine the actor would need to be in his 40’s.

      This will probably not happen until next year so some time before any real movement.

  31. Paige says:

    I really look forward her directing another film. She’s such a passionate woman about so many things. I really admire her, especially for her humanitarian efforts.

  32. Katie says:

    I am sure it will be a well done film, but she really is quite mirthless.

    • norah says:

      so you wd prefer that she giggles all the time then? if she did that then so many pple would take an issue with that as well believe me –

  33. kim says:

    Angie continues to amaze me …Although I will miss her acting but directing is her calling…Read Unbroken and it moved me to tears….Can’t wait to see it on Christmas day…

  34. qtip says:

    Wow, Chelsea Handler has too much time on her hands…kidding.

    I tend to lean towards movies that shed light on issues…so rare to see it at the movies. Hopefully it’ll start a dialogue and people will do more research on issues. Most people need to actually see the global issue than hear about it…it becomes real to them.

  35. Annie says:

    Wow, its amazing that Angie gets all these offers to direct when Unbroken still has not been shown to the public and she has no box office track record as a director yet. I bet she did well with Unbroken, otherwise she wouldn’t get those offers from the studio bigwigs.

    Maybe Robert Pattinson can play Leakey of I f he is too young, maybe Daniel day Lewis, now that would be awesome.