Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present “300: Rise of an Empire,” a bold new chapter in the “300” saga, hitting Philippine theaters nearly a decade after its 2006 predecessor, the Greek epic “300,” took the world by storm.
Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel “Xerxes,” and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have unveiled two new posters for the upcoming action adventure “300: Rise of an Empire” that put Athenian general Themistokles front and center of the action.
The two one-sheet artworks show actor Sullivan Stapleton in battle-ready poses and wielding his blood-soaked sword.
Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel “Xerxes,” and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
“300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and Artemesia (Eva Green), vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
The film is directed by Noam Murro, from a screenplay by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad.
Opening across the Philippines on March 6, “300: Rise of an Empire” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Warner Bros. Pictures has just launched the third trailer of its action adventure “300: Rise of an Empire” and can be viewed athttp://youtu.be/fnCuZwKZigo.
Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel “Xerxes,” and told in the breathtaking visual style of the 2006 blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
“300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
The film stars Sullivan Stapleton (“Gangster Squad”) as Themistokles and Eva Green (“Dark Shadows,” “Casino Royale”) as Artemesia. Lena Headey reprises her starring role from “300” as the Spartan Queen, Gorgo; Hans Matheson (“Clash of the Titans”) stars as Aeskylos; and Rodrigo Santoro stars again as the Persian King, Xerxes.
The film is directed by Noam Murro, from a screenplay by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad, based on the graphic novel “Xerxes,” by Frank Miller.
Opening across the Philippines in March 06, 2014, “300: Rise of an Empire” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
In a record-breaking year, Warner Bros. Pictures emerged as the top-grossing studio for 2013, ranking number one in domestic, international and worldwide market shares. The Studio took in an estimated combined global box office gross of $5.035 billion, setting a new Warner Bros. benchmark and becoming only the second studio ever to cross the $5 billion threshold. It also marked the fifth consecutive year Warner Bros. has surpassed $4 billion worldwide, which is an industry record. Globally, the Studio has now ranked #1 or #2 in nine of the past ten years, also an industry record.
Warner Bros. has crossed the $1 billion mark, both domestically and internationally, 13 years in a row, another industry record. The Studio took in an estimated $1.895 billion at the domestic box office, with eight films crossing $100 million, including three that went on to gross more than $200 million. At the international box office, Warner Bros. set a new Studio record of $3.14 billion, marking the fourth consecutive year—and the sixth year overall—that it has earned more than $2 billion. Ten Warner Bros. releases earned more than $100 million internationally, of which seven grossed more than $200 million—both unprecedented achievements for the Studio. In addition, two of those films took in more than $300 million, and two more crossed the $400 million mark. Two current hits, still in theatres, are among the Studio’s highest-grossing films for the year: “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” at $659 million worldwide and counting; and “Gravity,” at $663 million to date. The Summer blockbuster “Man of Steel” was the Studio’s top-grossing release for the year, at $668 million globally. Among the other worldwide box office highlights for 2013 are: “Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Pacific Rim,” with $411 million; “The Hangover Part III” at $362 million; “The Great Gatsby” at $351 million; “The Conjuring,” with $318 million; and “We’re the Millers” at $270 million. Moving into 2014, the Studio’s First Quarter titles include:
“Grudge Match” – Starring movie legends Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone as old boxing rivals who come out of retirement for one final match.
“The LEGO Movie” - The first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO® adventure which will incorporate some of the LEGO world’s most popular figures while introducing several new characters, inviting fans who have enjoyed the brand’s innovative toys and hugely popular video games for generations to experience their visually unique LEGO world as never seen before.
“Winter’s Tale” - Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, this story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil stars Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe and Jessica Brown Findlay.
“300: Rise of an Empire” - Told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. For its Summer slate, Warner will rollout more potential blockbusters led by:
“Godzilla” - An epic rebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure pits the world's most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.
“Edge of Tomorrow” - Starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, the epic action unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world.
“Blended” - This comedy marks the third collaboration between Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, following their successful onscreen pairings in the hit romantic comedies “50 First Dates” and “The Wedding Singer.”
“Jupiter Ascending” - Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star in this original science fiction epic adventure from “Matrix” filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski. “Into The Storm” - Told through the eyes and lenses of professional storm chasers, thrill-seeking amateurs, and courageous townspeople, this thriller throws you directly into the eye of the storm to experience Mother Nature at her most extreme. Starring “The Hobbit's” Richard Armitage. Come Fall, the Studio will release:
“Jersey Boys” – Clint Eastwood directs the legendary story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and tells the meteoric tale of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time.
“Tammy” – A fast food employee (Melissa McCarthy) loses her job and heads out on the road with her grandmother (Susan Sarandon) in this comedy written by the “Bridesmaids” star. “Dolphin Tale 2” will tell another true story inspired by the life of Winter, but also involves a new baby dolphin named Hope who was rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in 2010. “Inherent Vice” – Based on the Thomas Pynchon novel, which is part noir, part psychedelic romp, the Joaquin Phoenix-Reese Witherspoon starrer provides a classic illustration of the principle that if you can remember the sixties, you weren't there.
“The Judge” – Robert Downey Jr. stars as big city lawyer who returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town’s judge (Robert Duvall), is suspected of murder.
“Interstellar” – Directed by Christopher Nolan, this epic thriller chronicles the adventures of a group of explorers (Matthew McConnaughey, Anne Hathaway) who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
“Horrible Bosses 2” – The follow-up to the 2011 hit comedy reunites Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as everyone’s favorite working stiffs Nick, Dale and Kurt. Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey also reprise their starring roles, while Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz star as new adversaries standing between the guys and their dreams of success. “This Is Where I Leave You” – Based on the hilarious and poignant best-selling novel by Jonathan Tropper, it features a starring ensemble cast including Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda. “Live By Night” – Ben Affleck writes, produces, and stars in this adaptation of Dennis Lehane's sprawling crime novel centering on the prodigal son of a prominent police chief, and his gradual descent into the criminal underworld.
“The Hobbit: There and Back Again” – The final film in an epic Trilogy adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The three films tell a continuous story set in Middle-earth 60 years before “The Lord of the Rings.”
WB Ph. also sent me a link to the second trailer for the sequel to Zack Snyder's 300 entitled 300: Rise of an Empire.
Synopsis: Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel “Xerxes,” and told in the breathtaking visual style of the 2006 blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
“300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
The film stars Sullivan Stapleton (“Gangster Squad”) as Themistokles and Eva Green (“Dark Shadows,” “Casino Royale”) as Artemesia. Lena Headey reprises her starring role from “300” as the Spartan Queen, Gorgo; Hans Matheson (“Clash of the Titans”) stars as Aeskylos; and Rodrigo Santoro stars again as the Persian King, Xerxes. The film is directed by Noam Murro, from a screenplay by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad, based on the graphic novel “Xerxes,” by Frank Miller. Opening across the Philippines in March 2014, “300: Rise of an Empire” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have unleashed the new one-sheet art for the new action adventure “300: Rise of an Empire,” the prequel to the 2006 blockbuster, “300.”
Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel “Xerxes,” and told in the breathtaking visual style of “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. “300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
While busy promoting the upcoming 300: Rise of an Empire, Eva Green is also the centerpiece for the poster for Robert Rodriguez's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
Synopsis:It was another dark night in Basin City when lovers Dwight and Ava Lord were reunited. But in Sin City, a reunion is never good news. And Ava has plans for Dwight… It’s one of those hot nights, dry and windless. The kind that makes people do sweaty, secret things. Dwight’s thinking of all the ways he’s screwed up and what he’d give for one clear chance to wipe the slate clean, to dig his way out of the numb gray hell that is his life. And he’d give anything. Just to cut loose. Just to feel the fire. One more time. One additional news for this film, it looks like they found a new Manute for the sequel:
Eva Green is everywhere these days especially when it comes to comic book adaptations or movies based on a comic book series. Case in point, our first look at Green in character as the wicked Artemisia for Warner Bros. Pictures' 300: Rise of an Empire.
Photo comes from Entertainment Weekly and shows the Sea-Witch getting ready for battle. Oh and look, more sea-worthy Immortals. You can also catch Eva Green in Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For.
The sequel to 300 entitled 300: Rise of an Empire has released several photos as well as their logo. Here's what they look like.
The film stars Sullivan Stapleton as Themistocles whom, just like King Leonidas, leads the battle against invading Persian armies led by god-king Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro).
From the most eagerly anticipated reboot of the Superman franchise, to new offerings from master directors Guillermo del Toro, Bryan Singer, Baz Luhrmann, Alfonso Cuaron, to the continuation of the blockbuster series “The Hobbit” and “The Hangover,” the 2013 line-up of Warner Bros. Pictures lives up to the studio's thrust: to entertain the world.
Check out Warner's formidable slate of films for the coming new year!
