Nic to appear in 'Jack The Giant Killer'? - NICOLAS CAGE FORUM

Lula Argante

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Date: 2:09 PM, 05/13/11

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What an exciting cast and venue this would be!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-13388821 13 May 2011 Last updated at 11:51 Norwich Cathedral used in Jack the Giant Killer movie Norwich Cathedral is to be used in the filming of a movie featuring Ewan McGregor and Bill Nighy. The 12th-Century landmark will be transformed into a fairytale castle for the Hollywood remake of Jack the Giant Killer, set for release in June 2012. Recording in the cathedral begins on Monday and will run for a week. "It's certainly captured our imagination," said Mark Lusher from Norwich-based WS Lusher and Son, which is constructing part of the set. The film's plot - a reworking of Jack and the Beanstalk - follows a farm boy in his quest to rescue a princess from a land of giants. Other actors involved in the Warner Brothers production include Ian McShane, Nicholas Hoult and Stanley Tucci. Nicholas Cage is rumoured to be taking part. It is not yet known which actors will be filming in Norwich. The crew has previously filmed scenes in Wells Cathedral, Somerset, and the Forest of Dean. Norwich Cathedral will remain open for worship during the week of recording. __________________

Lady Trueheart

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Date: 3:56 PM, 05/13/11

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Gee Whiz Golly Wolly! Those are all awesome actors, and I love Bill Nighy extremely much! And not a animated film, right, because it is being filmed in the Cathedral, yah! I hope this is true, I would love to see Nic in this movie! Fee Fi Fo Fum... __________________

Quazie89

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Date: 6:25 PM, 05/13/11

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Sounds cool! I heard about this movie awhile back, but this is the first I've heard of the rumors of Nic being attached to it. I would love to see him in the movie as well, being the big fantasy nut that I'am. -- Edited by Quazie89 on Friday 13th of May 2011 06:28:32 PM __________________

Lula Argante

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Date: 1:05 PM, 05/14/11

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Def not animated, it is like a traditional fairytale from what I have read, Ewan McGregor's character rescues a Princess! How wonderful they are transforming the cathedral into a fairytale castle! the cathedral itself is a very awesome building in terms of architecture and ambience... They have also filmed in other beautiful areas of the uk, including Somerset (where Nic lives) and parts of The Forest Of Dean..which is simply beautiful area with wonderfl energies! It would be a deam come true if noc were to appear in this movie, but this is absolutely th e first I have heard of it and it seems like a random rumour thrown into tteh articel...so let's wave a magic wand! __________________

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Date: 2:42 PM, 05/14/11

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Sounds like a sweet movie, with or without Nic appearing in it. I like Ewan McGregor. He ended up playing the part in GHOST WRITER that Nic was originally attached to. __________________ "Love one another but make not a bond of love. Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls" ~~~~ Khalil Gibran ~~~~

Lula Argante

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Date: 4:09 PM, 05/14/11

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Yes, and it would be too odd if Nic's name was connected to this Ewan McGregor film too and him end up not being in it! It would be right up Nic's alley, the film is right in the middle of the Arthurian legends and rich with the mythology and folklore of England! More info on Jack The Giant Killer...Wikipedia shines again....... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Giant_Killer "Jack the Giant Killer" is a British fairy tale about a plucky lad who slays a number of giants during King Arthur's reign. The tale is characterized by violence, gore, and blood-letting. Giants are prominent in Cornish folklore and Welsh Bardic lore, but the source of "Jack the Giant Killer" is unknown. Some parallels to elements and incidents in Norse mythology have been detected in the tale, and the trappings of Jack's last adventure with the giant Galigantus suggest parallels with French fairy tales. Jack's belt is similar to the belt in "The Valiant Little Tailor", and his magical sword, shoes, cap, and cloak are similar to those owned by Tom Thumb or those found in Norse mythology. Neither Jack or his tale are referenced in English literature prior to the eighteenth century, and his story did not appear in print until 1711. It is probable an enterprising publisher assembled a number of anecdotes about giants to form the 1711 tale. One scholar speculates the public had grown weary of King Arthur – the greatest of all giant killers – and Jack was created to fill his shoes. Henry Fielding, John Newbery, Dr. Johnson, Boswell, and William Cowper were familiar with the tale. In 1961, a feature-length film based on the tale was released starring Kerwin Mathews. The film made extensive use of stop-motion animation in the manner of Ray Harryhausen. Has anyone seen the original film? On viewing this trailer, it is a must see!! __________________

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Date: 4:44 PM, 05/14/11

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I thought I had, but after seeing this trailer, perhaps not, I think I would remember it, looks pretty scary. Maybe I am mixing it up with Jack and the Beanstalk, a much tamer tale in comparison. There are some pics here of Ewan McGregor filming in costume, no mention of Nic though. http://teaser-trailer.com/jack-the-giant-killer-movie/ Nic as Pendragon is an intriguing idea.... __________________

Norwich Cathedral used in Jack the Giant Killer movie