The Breakout Stars of "Need for Speed" Race to Fame

DreamWorks Pictures’ “Need for Speed” (opening in the Philippines on March 12) boasts a cast of talented actors who are quickly becoming Hollywood’s next generation of stars: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Scott Mescudi and Dakota Johnson.

Aaron Paul

“Need for Speed” marks an exciting return to the great car culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when the authenticity of the world brought a new level of intensity to the action on-screen. Tapping into what makes the American myth of the open road so appealing, the story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country journey for our heroes — one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption.

Teaser Poster for Fifty Shades of Grey Out

I always say, not a fan, haven't read the book, not into BDSM and Twilight fanfic but here's the first teaser poster for Universal Studios' Fifty Shades of Grey adaptation.

The film will be released tentatively February 2015 and stars Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey and Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele. The film is being directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.

Our First Look at the Fifty Shades of Grey's Christian and Anastasia

Entertainment Weekly has a couple of new photos for the adaptation of that book "Fifty Shades of Grey" featuring Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson). 

Dakota Johnson as Bella Swan Anastasia Steele 

A literature student Anastasia Steele meets a handsome, yet tormented, billionaire named Christian Grey. More photos below, again courtesy of EW.

Christian Grey 

I'm still rather on the fence with this one. I didn't read the book (nor do I plan to do so in the immediate future)but I'm curious to see what made this such a big hit among book readers. And yeah, fucking obvious that the leads have this Twilight-y vibe in them. 

To be distributed locally by Solar Entertainment.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Lead Stars Announced

And I really don't care that much. But for the fangirls and fanboys who do here's great news.

Looks like Hollywood has already found the BDSM fueled lovers Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey in the form of  Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam.

IT'S RAH-LEY

FYI She's also the daughter of DON JOHNSON

Anyway, here's the official Press Release for the casting announcement.

CHARLIE HUNNAM CAST AS CHRISTIAN GREY IN UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND FOCUS FEATURES’FILM ADAPTATION OF “FIFTY SHADES OF GREY”

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA, September 2, 2013 — Charlie Hunnam will star as Christian Grey, the lead male character in Universal Pictures and Focus Features’ highly anticipated film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” it was announced today. He joins Dakota Johnson, who will star opposite him as Anastasia Steele. The film, which will be released by Focus Features on August 1, 2014 in North America, is being directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the author of the #1 bestselling book on which the film is based. The screenplay is by Kelly Marcel. The announcement about Mr. Hunnam’s casting in Fifty Shades of Grey was made today by Ms. James.

Mr. Hunnam currently stars as a regular on the critically acclaimed FX series Sons of Anarchy. His feature film credits include Pacific Rim, Children of Men, Cold Mountain, and Nicholas Nickleby.

“Fifty Shades of Grey” has become a global phenomenon and the trilogy has been translated in 50 languages worldwide since its release. To date, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has sold over 70 million copies worldwide in e-book and print, making it one of the fastest-selling book series ever.

Universal and Focus acquired the rights to the three books in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy in March 2012. Focus Features will market and distribute the first film in partnership with Universal.

“Fifty Shades of Grey” follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. Subsequent novels in the series, “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” explore the couple’s deepening relationship. For more information please see the official Fifty Shades of Grey Facebook page.