House Of Cards Gets London Premiere

So this is how they're doing it: Fincher's 21st Century take on "House of Cards" gets its proper roll-out — a premiere of the show's first two Fincher-drected episodes at London's Odeon Westend theatre. It's your £45 chance to meet Fincher and members of his cast and crew on January 17 2013, and have a very exclusive first look at something that looks totally promising.

Thanks, Robert Paulson, for pointing us to it.
http://www.oldvictheatre.com/house-of-cards/

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House of Cards Cast

It is absolutely beside the point to note just how incredibly hot Rooney's sister is. As a matter of fact, her sexiness shouldn't even be mentioned in this post, as her utter, incomprehensible stunningness is only very barely related to the inherent topic: The Cast of Fincher's House of Cards.

But here it is: Netflix has published a set of really cool character cards for the series — which only serves to further up expectations after a recent outstanding trailer.

Anything else? Sure: Thanks, Phil, for sending this in.

...aaand Kate Mara should totally date me.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/forums/front-page-comic-news/64710-david-finchers-house-cards-character-portraits.html

Don't click this link, it is only barely related to this post.

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Fincher Eyes New Regency Deal

Okay, guys, what do you think: As Variety reports, Fincher has laid eyes on a "production pact" with New Regency, which somehow also is a first for Fincher. I have no problem admitting: I have new clue what this actually means. Anyone?

The rest of this news item has some of the vocabulary that typically gets thrown around, "edgy", "adult fare" (but not "dark" for once), but doesn't go so far as to put a new project up for debate. So would New Regency serve as co-producers in case Fincher's "20,000 Leagues" is happening with the Mouse House? What are they actually looking to get off the ground?

In short: It's always good to see Fincher setting up anything. "House of Cards" is looking so stunning, I'd watch the whole series at cinemas, and paying for it — which hey: doesn't that sound like a lucrative venue?

My kindest thanks to you many busy, wonderful contributors! Great job, once again!

Here's the news, please do make sense of it for me:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118062336?refCatId=13

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The Trials Of The House Of Cards Trailer

+++ UPDATED 2012/11/15 +++
So, wisely Netflix has decided to upload a crisp HD version of the trailer for this. Do ignore the rest of this post, and just enjoy splendid new HD Fincher imagery with just the right level of dark. Fantastic!

So the wild web went crazy today with a new trailer for HOUSE OF CARDS being released on Netflix, by Netflix — to a Netflix subscription-only audience.

While I seriously find this a very flawed business logic, there may be even more difficulty in viewing the trailer as commenters on several sites have indicated. It seems even with a Netflix membership you cannot view the trailer. You must be an actual subscriber.

Then also the international crowd gets left out, as Netflix is a U.S. exclusive service — which I suppose is fair enough, as the show will air exclusively on Netflix. So why tease you foreigners with something you ain't seeing anyway. Now that would just be cruelty (visually compelling cruelty, I'm sure).

At any rate, if you belong to the lucky leftover crowd that can actually see this: I hope you find it very enjoyable. Uhm. but do drop an opinion about it below, it would be greatly appreciated by the rest of us.

And Netflix: Seriously, can we get this on Youtube? It's a damn commercial for all sakes!

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-trailer-for-david-finchers-netflix-series-house-of-cards-starring-kevin-spacey-20121114

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Fincher Film School: On Directing

"We laugh at stupid shit" — indeed we do, and furthermore this is also the name of a youtube channel compiling informative clips and commentary tracks on the craft of directing. A fine selection of Fincher wisdom there!

To whet your appetite:

On editing:

On directing:

...and now on to more on their channel.

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Some Whopping 28 Years Ago...

Time flies, no? Thanks, Brad, for this classic, discovered on Les Deux Love Orchestra's Facebook feed, 1988 (but says 1984, so, uh, what?).

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The Girl Who Might Not Return To The Big Screen Any Time Soon

The Playlist runs a great, albeit — shall we say — 'mostly speculative' piece on the possible futures of Fincher, Leagues and The Girl Who Played With Fire.

Personally, I'd prefer Fincher's take on "Leagues" over a "Dragon Tattoo" sequel any day, as I feel it would be a new facette that we haven't seen from Fincher, and with Andrew Kevin Walker and possibly Brad Pitt this is just too good not to make it to the big screen. So yeah, I'm hoping for a quick greenlight from Disney, which, as The Playlist explains, either rules out the TGWTDT sequel altogether — or causes a severe setback at the very least.

In three month's time we shall know more. Maybe.

What are you guys more excited for?

http://blogs.indiewire.com/...

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Halo 4: Scanned

+++ UPDATED 10/20/2012 +++
Check out resetcontent.com for a slightly different edit of this in crisp HD.

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20,000 Leagues Rumors

Have to say, I am really curious for Fincher tackling 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. Accordingly, these news are thrilling, as besides rumoring about the film, they contain three of my favorite Fincher buzz words: Fincher, Andrew Kevin Walker, and Brad Pitt.

Seriously, this film already has so much going for it. Now, as Variety reports, Fincher tapped Brad Pitt for the role of sailor and master harpooner Ned Land.

The studio reportedly wants to arrive a decision whether to move forward with the picture in three months' time — oh, what a sweet New Year's surprise it would be!

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Kick In-The-Nuts Start It!

There's no right words for the fanatic demographic...

http://www.kickstarter.com/...DA-GOON

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Rest In Peace: Harris Savides

Terrible news for all film lovers as it is reported DoP Harris Savides just died.

Cinematographer Adam Frisch posted this message on the Cinematography.com forum :

It's my very sad duty to report that Harris Savides has just died. Harris had been sick for awhile, but was as far as I know doing better. Don't know the final cause of death. Not only a brilliant DP and a true legend in his own time, but also by all accounts from people that knew him - a true gent.

Safe journey.

Savides was in my opinion the best cinematographer of his generation. His work on Zodiac and The Game was memorable and transcended Fincher's vision.





What he achieved on Glazer's masterpiece Birth is simply mesmerizing. I am, we are, very very sad to loose him.




Press Play VIDEO ESSAY: In Memory of Harris Savides (1957-2012) from Nelson Carvajal on Vimeo.


Click here for more details.

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Fincher Onboard "Halo 4" Trailer!

The wait is over! It will be eight days for you hungry fanatics to lay your eyes on new Fincher audiovisuals: The highly anticipated trailer for HALO 4, set to debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on October 18.

Wow! Amazing news. Fincher has exec produced the two minute live-action trailer with Tim Miller directing — Fincher's VFX superhero of choice (reponsible for TGWTDT opening titles).

Great news, anyway.
Full story this way:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/...
http://collider.com/halo-4-trailer-david-fincher/201491/

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House of Cards Starts Streaming February 1

Netflix will make all 13 episodes available at the same time.

 Check out the bloody poster :

 

And the New York Times for full details.

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Ridley Scott On RED

It's funny cause it's true: In an interview with RED, Sir Ridley Scott shares how The Social Network convinced him, a decided celluloid buff, of digital cinematography — and cracks one remarkable joke. Nuff said.

Thanks to all sending this link.

Bonus

"...starring Benjamin Button." This had me cracking up laughing...

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Reset Content: Now Online

David Fincher's new production company RESET CONTENT just went online. Check out their site... with a fine selection of talent, a shitload of HD clips, and some of Fincher's finest — with new additions hopefully coming very soon!

ResetContent.com

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Jeff Cronenweth On DP/30

FIGHT CLUB veteran and Academy Award-nominated DRAGON TATTOO cinematographer talks his tricks of the trade on skype DP/30.

Thanks Philipp!

Bonus
Fight Club paused on Rope of Silicon.

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Fincher Criterion Style

Some very cool art design found on Tumblr.


Designer Midnight Marauder has an amazing Tumblr featuring fake Criterion covers and film posters. It includes takes on Fincher's Fight Club and TGWTDT.

The guy easily competes with Sam Smith and Neil Kellerhouse, don't you think?

Make sure to browse through his collection, there are some amazing stuff ('The Sorcerer', 'The Long Goodbye', 'Lady Snowblood', 'Alien'...). Will make you weep they're not for real. Hey Criterion, what are you waiting for?

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