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June 2, 2009 (from Comingsoon.net & /Film)

First Official Shot From Clash of the Titans

The first official photo of Sam Worthington in Warner Bros. Pictures' Clash of the Titans debuted in Empire magazine and a scan can be viewed below. Opening March 26, 2010, the Louis Leterrier-directed action-adventure also stars Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Huston, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Jason Flemyng, Alexa Davalos, Izabella Miko, Nicholas Hoult and Pete Postlethwaite.

In the film, the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

May 14, 2009 (from Tenerife News Online)

Cameras roll in Tenerife for Clash of the Titans

Produced by Warner Bros Pictures, the island will gross 2.5m Euros with Hollywood big budget movie

Shooting begins this week in Tenerife on the set of the Warner Bros. Pictures big budget movie “Clash of the Titans”. Tenerife will earn two and a half million Euros in revenue during the two weeks of filming. José Manuel Bermúdez, the first vice president and councillor for tourism at the Tenerife Island Government, stresses the importance of bringing a major film production to the island starring Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes.

Warner Bros Pictures will fly a 350-strong production team to Tenerife to work on the island from 15 May to 3 June 2009. A substantial part of the 2.5m euro budget will be spent on accommodation, transport and maintenance. They will also hire one hundred local people on the island as extras for different scenes and a variety of support staff including a Tenerife company, Sur Production & Services, who have managed the castings for the extras, found offices and obtained the required permits etc.

Tenerife was selected as a location for the movie thanks to an initiative by the Tenerife Film Commission. Last October, the film’s location manager, Robin Higgs (Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter trilogies) was invited on a fam-trip and was amazed by Tenerife’s landscapes. Many meetings and visits followed, including the film’s director and producer who then decided to shoot some of the film - nearly 20 per cent of the total - on the island. The selected locations are the Teide National Park and the coast in the districts of Icod, Buenavista del Norte and Guía de Isora plus some pinewoods and mountain areas.

“Clash of the Titans” is an adventure filled epic which tells the tale of the war between men, kings and the gods. Based on the cult 1981 film of the same name, the storyline revolves around the myth of Perseus and his quest to save Princess Andromeda. The release date is set for early 2010.

The Island Government’s Department of Tourism has counted on the support of both the Tenerife Departments of the Environment and Roads as well as the Canary Islands Government and the National Parks.

The movie’s director is Louis Leterrier, who also directed “The Incredible Hulk” and “Danny the Dog”. Leading the international cast is Australian actor Sam Worthington (Terminator Salvation) as Perseus, the mortal son of Zeus, king of the gods. Liam Neeson (Schindler’s List) takes on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Hades, god of the underworld, who feeds on human fear. Rounding out the cast is Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) as Io, Perseus’ mysterious spiritual guide throughout his journey; Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) as Draco, who takes up his sword to join Perseus’ quest; Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as Acrisius, a one-time king-turned-hideous beast; and Alexa Davalos (Defiance) as Andromeda, a princess doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not succeed.

The film's producers are Kevin De La Noy (The Dark Knight) and Basil Iwanyk (We Are Marshall). The executive producers are Richard D. Zanuck, one of the most honoured leaders in the motion picture industry (Yes Man) and Legendary Pictures' Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and William Fay (300). Associate producer is Karl McMillan (Public Enemies) and the production designer is Martin Laing (Titanic).

April 30, 2009 (from Ropeofsilicon.com)

First Look at the Set of ‘Clash of the Titans’

By Brad Brevet

Loque Pasa En Tenerife (via CS) has posted four images of the under construction set of the upcoming epic Clash of the Titans from the National Park of the Teide, in Tenerife, Spain. The globe-trotting film recently began production in London and will include production in Wales and in the Spanish Canary Islands, predominantly on Tenerife, off the coast of Africa as well as reported aerial shots in Ethiopia and Iceland.

The film is a remake of the 1981 classic and will be directed by Louis Letterrier (The Incredible Hulk) and stars Sam Worthington (Terminator Salvation) as Perseus, who is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

Also part of the cast are Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos and Danny Huston. The film is expected to hit theaters on March 26, 2010 from Warner Bros.

April 29, 2009 (from Loque Pasa En Tenerife)

Silencio, se rueda 'Furia de Titanes'

Los productores del 'remake' de la película de 1981 ya trabajan a pleno rendimiento en el Parque Nacional del Teide, en Tenerife

Por Juan Velarde

Tenerife es hoy el escenario de una superproducción de Hollywood. Los trabajos para el montaje de los decorados de la película Furia de Titanes han dado comienzo en pleno Parque Nacional del Teide. Según informa estos días el periódico digital mexicano El Financiero, Warner Bros. Pictures y Legendary Pictures ya han iniciado el rodaje de este filme, remake del largometraje de 1981 del mismo nombre y que en esta ocasión será dirigido por Louis Leterrier.

El lugar elegido para la instalación es un punto cercano a Montańa Mostaza, a un kilómetro aproximadamente del acceso hacia el teleférico. Los decorados son visibles desde la carretera y en el momento en que los visitamos había varios curiosos, en su mayor parte turistas, por la zona.

La película estará protagonizada por Sam Worthington (Terminator Salvation), Liam Neeson (La lista de Schindler) y Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego y El paciente inglés). El elenco lo completan Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Jason Flemyng y Alexa Davalos. Según informa El Financiero, el rodaje ha comenzado en estudios londinenses y más adelante ocupará localizaciones de Gales y Canarias, principalmente en Tenerife. Además se harán grabaciones aéreas en Etiopía e Islandia.

En Furia de titanes se verá una batalla por el poder en la que los hombres enfrentarán a sus reyes y éstos a sus dioses. Sin embargo, la guerra que hay entre las propias deidades podría destruir el mundo. Nacido y criado como un hombre, Perseo (Sam Worthington) no puede evitar salvar a su familia de Hades (Ralph Fiennes), un vengativo dios del inframundo.

Con nada que perder, Perseo se ofrece a emprender una misión para derrotar a Hades antes de que le arrebate el poder a Zeus (Liam Neeson) y desatar un auténtico infierno en la Tierra. Como líder de un grupo de valientes guerreros, inicia un peligroso viaje que lo llevará a mundos prohibidos y lo enfrentará a demonios y bestias, pero sólo podrá sobrevivir si acepta su poder de dios y decide cambiar su propio destino.

El verano próximo, Worthington aparecerá en Terminator Salvation. Liam Neeson personificará al poderoso Zeus y dará vida a Hades, dios del inframundo que se alimenta del miedo humano. El elenco lo completan Gemma Arterton, como la guía espiritual de Perseo en su viaje; Mads Mikkelsen como Draco, que se une a Perseo en su aventura; Jason Flemyng como Acrisius, un rey convertido en bestia; y Alexa Dávalos como Andrómeda, la princesa condenada a morir si Perseo no tiene éxito en su misión.

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As translated by Babelfish

Silence, wheel “Fury of Titanes”
The producers of “remake” of the 1981 film already work to total yield in the National Park of the Teide, in Tenerife

By Juan Velarde

Tenerife is today the scene of an overproduction of Hollywood. The works for the assembly of the scenery of the film Fury of Titanes have given to beginning in the heat of National Park of the Teide. According to the Financier informs these days the Mexican digital newspaper, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures already have initiated the running of this films, remake of the largometraje of 1981 of the same name and that in this occasion will be directed by Louis Leterrier.

The place chosen for the installation is a point near Mountain Mustard, to a kilometer approximately of the access towards the cableway. The scenery is visible from the highway and at the moment at we visited which them were several peculiar ones, to a large extent tourist, by the zone.

The film will be carried out by Sam Worthington (Terminator Salvation), Liam Neeson (the list of Schindler) and Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter and the fire chalice and the English patient). The list completes Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Jason Flemyng and Alexa Davalos. According to the Financier informs, the running has begun in London studies and more ahead he will occupy locations of Wales and the Canary Islands, mainly in Tenerife. In addition aerial recordings in Ethiopia and Iceland will become.

In Fury of titanes one will see a battle by the power in which the men will face their kings and these his Gods. Nevertheless, the war that there is between the own deities could destroy the world. Been born and bred like a man, Perseo (Sam Worthington) cannot avoid to save its family of You foretell (Ralph Fiennes), a vindictive God of the infraworld.

With that to lose, Perseo is offered to undertake a mission to defeat to You foretell before it snatches the power to him to Zeus (Liam Neeson) and to untie an authentic Earth hell. Like leader of a group of brave soldiers, it initiates a dangerous trip will take that it to prohibited worlds and it will face demons and beasts, but will only be able to survive if it accepts his power of God and it decides to change his own destiny.

The next summer, Worthington will appear in Terminator Salvation. Liam Neeson will personify the powerful Zeus and will give life to You foretell, God of the infraworld that is fed on the human fear. The list completes Gemma Arterton, as the spiritual guide of Perseo in their trip; Mads Mikkelsen like Draco, that is united to Perseo in its adventure; Jason Flemyng like Acrisius, a king turned into beast; and Alexa Dávalos like Andrómeda, the princess the condemned to die if Perseo is not successful in its mission.

April 24, 2009 (from Business Wire)

“Clash of the Titans” Commences Production for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal photography will begin on April 27 on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ epic action adventure “Clash of the Titans,” being directed by Louis Leterrier (“The Incredible Hulk”). The film stars Sam Worthington (“Terminator Salvation,” the upcoming “Avatar”) and Academy Award® nominees Liam Neeson (“Taken,” “Schindler’s List”) and Ralph Fiennes (the “Harry Potter” films, “The English Patient”).

In “Clash of the Titans,” the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

Leading the international cast is Australian actor Sam Worthington as Perseus, the mortal son of Zeus, king of the gods. Worthington will next be seen in this summer’s “Terminator Salvation.” Liam Neeson takes on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Hades, god of the underworld, who feeds on human fear. Rounding out the cast is Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”) as Io, Perseus’ mysterious spiritual guide throughout his journey; Mads Mikkelsen (“Casino Royale”) as Draco, who takes up his sword to join Perseus’ quest; Jason Flemyng (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”) as Acrisius, a one-time king-turned-hideous beast; and Alexa Davalos (“Defiance”) as Andromeda, a princess doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not succeed.

Based on the 1981 film of the same name, written by the late Beverley Cross, “Clash of the Titans” is directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi (“Aeon Flux”), story by Travis Beacham (“Dog Days of Summer”) and Hay & Manfredi. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk, who produced the drama “We Are Marshall” for Warner Bros. Pictures, and Kevin De La Noy, who last served as an executive producer on the studio’s blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” The executive producers are Academy Award® winner Richard D. Zanuck (“Driving Miss Daisy”), who most recently collaborated with Warner Bros. on the comedy hit “Yes Man,” and Legendary Pictures’ Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and William Fay, who have teamed with the studio on such hits as “The Dark Knight” and “300.”

The behind-the-scenes team creating this mythical spectacle includes director of photography Peter Menzies, Jr. (“The Incredible Hulk”); production designer Martin Laing (“Terminator Salvation”); editor Vincent Tabaillon (“The Incredible Hulk”); Academy Award®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (“Topsy-Turvy,” “The Dark Knight”); Oscar®-nominated visual effects supervisor Nick Davis (“The Dark Knight”); Oscar®-nominated prosthetics supervisor Conor O’Sullivan (“The Dark Knight,” “Saving Private Ryan”); Academy Award®-winning special effects and animatronics supervisor Neil Corbould (“Gladiator”); and Academy Award®-winning makeup and hair designer Jenny Shircore (“Elizabeth”).

“Clash of the Titans” will begin filming in studios outside London and will later shoot in various locations in Wales and in the Spanish Canary Islands, predominantly on Tenerife, off the coast of Africa. Further aerial work is set to take place in the diverse locales of Ethiopia and Iceland.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, “Clash of the Titans,” to be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

April 13, 2009 (from Loque Pasa En Tenerife)

Los 'titanes' llegan a Canarias
El rodaje de una de las próximas superproducciones de Hollywood, 'Furia de Titanes', comenzará en breve en Tenerife. El personal de Carreteras del Cabildo ya ha recibido instrucciones para cerrar tramos dentro del Parque Nacional del Teide, en principio entre el 20 de abril y el 2 de mayo

Por T. Flores / C. Padilla

El rodaje del último remake salido de Hollywood, Furia de Titanes, comenzará en breve en Tenerife. El personal del Servicio Técnico de Carreteras del Cabildo Insular ha recibido ya instrucciones para cerrar, en principio entre los días 20 de abril y 2 de mayo, algunos tramos de carretera dentro del Parque Nacional del Teide, una de las localizaciones elegidas por el director, Louis Leterrier. El objetivo de estos cortes es facilitar su labor al equipo de realización, impidiendo que el tráfico y los posibles curiosos accedan a las zonas de trabajo.

A finales del mes pasado, la blogosfera cinéfila se hizo eco (enlace en inglés) de la entrada en el reparto de la británica Gemma Arterton (RocknRolla, Quantum of Solace), al tiempo que se apuntaban las fechas para el comienzo del rodaje en esta isla: tres semanas a partir del 30 de marzo. Por su parte, este mismo domingo el diario El País anunciaba la entrada en el filme de otro actor, Liam Neeson, y fijaba el comienzo de los trabajos a finales de mes. Ahora, el comunicado enviado al Servicio de Carreteras parece concretar cuándo llegarán los titanes a la isla.

La elección de varios enclaves en Canarias para rodar una superproducción de estas características (cuenta con un presupuesto de más de 80 millones de dólares) no ha pasado desapercibida en el Gobierno de Canarias. En una nota publicada el pasado 2 de abril en su página web, el Ejecutivo regional informaba de la firma de un convenio con la empresa Sur-Film para grabar imágenes aéreas y sonido en los parques nacionales del Teide, Garajonay y Timanfaya. Este material será utilizado en Furia de Titanes y las islas, de una forma u otra, tendrán que aparecen en los créditos.

Lo que no está claro es qué estrellas de cine viajarán a Tenerife para participar en el rodaje. żVeremos a Liam Neeson paseando por Santa Cruz?

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As translated by Babelfish

“Titanes” arrives at the Canary Islands
The running of one of the next overproductions of Hollywood, “Fury of Titanes”, will begin shortly in Tenerife. The personnel of Highways of the Town hall already has received instructions to close sections within the National Park of the Teide, in principle between the 20 of April and the 2 of May

By T. Flowers/C. Padilla

The running of last remake left Hollywood, Fury of Titanes, will begin shortly in Tenerife. The personnel of the Technical Service of Highways of the Insular Town hall has received instructions already to close, in principle between days 20 of April and 2 of May, some sections of highway within the National Park of the Teide, one of the locations chosen by the director, Louis Leterrier. The objective of these cuts is to facilitate its work to the accomplishment equipment, being prevented that the traffic and possible the peculiar ones accede to the zones of work.

At the end of the month last, the blogosfera cinéfila became echo (it connects in English) of the entrance in the distribution of the Briton Gemma Arterton (RocknRolla, Quantum of Solace), while the dates for the beginning of the running in this island scored: three weeks from the 30 of March. On the other hand, this same Sunday the newspaper the Country announced the entrance in films of another actor, Liam Neeson, and determined the beginning of the works at the end of month. Now, the official notice sent to the Service of Highways seems to make specific when they will arrive titanes at the island.

The election of several enclaves in the Canary Islands to roll an overproduction of these characteristics (it counts on a budget of more than 80 million dollars) is no unnoticed past in the Government of the Canary Islands. In a note published the past 2 of April in his page Web, the regional Executive informed into the company/signature of an agreement with the South-Film company to record aerial images and sound in the national parks of the Teide, Garajonay and Timanfaya. This material will be used in Fury of Titanes and the islands, of a form or another one, will have appear in the credits.

What it is not clear is what cinema stars will travel to Tenerife to participate in the running. We will see Liam Neeson taking a walk by Santa Cruz?

April 8, 2009 (from Hollywood Reporter)

Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes godlike in "Titans"

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes will play warring gods in "Clash of the Titans," an Olympian epic that starts shooting later this month

Neeson is playing Zeus, the wise yet sometimes ill-tempered king of the gods and father of Perseus (Sam Worthington).

Fiennes ("The Reader") will play Hades, ruler of the underworld who aims to dethrone Zeus and rule over all.

Louis Leterrier will shoot the Warner Bros. film in the U.K.

The deal marks Neeson's first since the death of his wife, Natasha Richardson, in a skiing accident last month. The deal was initiated before the tragedy. His thriller "Taken," released earlier this year, has proven to be a surprise hit, earning almost $140 million domestically.

(Edited by Dean Goodman at Reuters)

April 8, 2009 (from Variety)

Ralph Fiennes in talks for 'Titans'

Actor may play Hades in Louis Leterrier film
By ALI JAAFAR

LONDON -- Ralph Fiennes is in advanced negotiations to star as Hades, the lord of the underworld, in helmer Louis Leterrier's "Clash of the Titans" for Warner Bros.

Liam Neeson is set to co-star as Zeus in the reimagining of the Greek myth of Perseus.

Fiennes would join a cast that already includes, in addition to Neeson, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos and Sam Worthington in the reimagining of the Greek myth of Perseus.

"Clash" marks the first new project for Neeson since the death of his wife, actress Natasha Richardson, last month.

Fiennes is also in talks to star in 1970s-set coming-of-age laffer "The Men at the Pru," which Ricky Gervais is co-writing and directing with Stephen Merchant.

That project is set at Sony, where it will be the studio's second U.K. production greenlit by international motion picture division prexy Deb Schindler.

Thesp will also take on an uncredited cameo in Working Title's sequel to 2005 hit "Nanny McPhee," in which Emma Thompson will reprise her role as a magical governess. Brit helmer Susanna White will direct.

The main concern for Fiennes now is scheduling. The thesp wants to squeeze in all these commitments before returning to his role as uber-villain Voldemort in the final Harry Potter installment,

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II," which begins production in the fall.

Fiennes' first post-"Potter" commitment will be his directorial debut on a feature adaptation of William Shakespeare's Roman tragedy "Coriolanus."

Fiennes has already scouted for locations in Eastern Europe and is in negotiations with financiers.