The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)
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| The Day the Earth Stood Still | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Scott Derrickson |
| Produced by | Paul Harris Boardman Gregory Goodman Erwin Stoff |
| Written by | Ryne Douglas Pearson David Scarpa |
| Starring | Keanu Reeves Jennifer Connelly |
| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | December 12, 2008 |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 science fiction film, a remake of the 1951 film of the same name. Directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, the film updates the Cold War themes of man against man, to the New Age concerns of man against nature.[1]
[edit] Cast
- Keanu Reeves as Klaatu.[2]
- Jennifer Connelly as Helen Benson.[3]
- Kathy Bates is in negotiations for a role.[3]
- Jon Hamm as Dr. Granier, a NASA official who recruits Helen into a scientific team investigating Klaatu.[4]
- Jaden Smith as Jacob, Helen's rebellious eight-year old stepson.[5]
[edit] Production
Scott Derrickson will direct a screenplay written by Ryne Douglas Pearson and David Scarpa. Filming began in Vancouver on December 12, 2007.[6] Tyler Bates was hired to compose the score in January 2008.[7]
The film was originally scheduled for release on May 9, 2008, but was delayed because filming commenced later than scheduled. It is due for release on December 12, 2008.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Shawn Adler. "Keanu Reeves Brings Different Message With Him In ‘Day The Earth Stood Still’", MTV, 2008-03-21. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
- ^ Michael Fleming. "Keanu Reeves lands on 'Earth'", Variety, 2007-08-27. Retrieved on 2007-08-27.
- ^ a b Tatiana Siegel, Michael Fleming. "'Earth' welcomes Jennifer Connelly", Variety, 2007-11-05. Retrieved on 2007-11-06.
- ^ Gregg Goldstein, Leslie Simmons. "Hamm probes space visitor in 'Stood Still'", The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-12-20. Retrieved on 2007-12-20.
- ^ Leslie Simmons. "Smith down to 'Earth' for sci-fi redo", The Hollywood Reporter, 2008-01-15. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
- ^ Domestic film: In production. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ "Bates to Score Watchmen and Earth Stood Still", ComingSoon.net, 2008-01-23. Retrieved on 2008-01-23.
- ^ Pamela McClintock. "'Transformers' sequel sets 2009 date", Variety, 2007-09-26. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
