Francis Lawrence
Director
I Am Legend - 12/9/2008...like Cast Away with zombies. Truth be told, that's not a terrible premise, and Constantine director Francis Lawrence runs with it in this third film adaptation of the novel (and first to keep its title). Where he takes it may not always... In this article: I, Robot, Will Smith, I Am Legend, DVD, Dog, Cancer, and Lucite |
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Yahoo! News | December 16, 2007
Will Smith a Legend at box office
...a human-made virus that apparently killed everyone else on the planet. Francis Lawrence directed the film, working from an adaptation of a 1954 novel by Richard Matheson. It was originally envisaged as a vehicle for Arnold Schwarzenegger and...
In this article: Will Smith, Richard Matheson, Time Warner Inc., Ridley Scott, Warner Bros., I Am Legend, Jason Lee, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Alvin and the Chipmunks
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PR Newswire | October 30, 2007
Now Available from Tor, I AM LEGEND By, Richard Matheson, the Classic Book That Is the Basis for the Major Motion Picture from Warner Bros. Picture
...Weed Road/Overbrook Entertainment Production, "I Am Legend," Will Smith, Alice Braga and Dash Mihok. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence. The screenplay is by Mark Protosevich and Akiva Goldsman, based on the novel by Richard Matheson.
In this article: I Am Legend, Richard Matheson, Warner Bros, Village Roadshow Pictures, Akiva Goldsman, Oscar, Mark Protosevich, and Will Smith
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Rotten Tomatoes: News | January 17, 2008
ROTTEN TOMATOES: Will Smith Talks Spielberg's Chicago Seven, Alternate I Am Legend Ending
...I'm confident." And speaking of I Am Legend, Collider also reports that director Francis Lawrence has confirmed the existence of an alternate ending for the film, one which is due for inclusion on the "second DVD release." No details were...
In this article: I Am Legend, Will Smith, Steven Spielberg, Chicago Seven, DVD, Lord of the Rings, Rotten Tomatoes, and Omelete
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Salon | December 13, 2007
Movie review: I Am Legend Salon Arts & Entertainment
...world populated by vampires. Fans of Matheson's stark, unsettling and eerily beautiful book may be outraged by this version, which was directed by Francis Lawrence (who made the 2005 comic adaptation "Constantine"). The details of Matheson's...
In this article: I Am Legend, Richard Matheson, New York, Will Smith, Raccoon, German shepherd, and Dog
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A.V. Club RSS Feeds | February 08, 2008
Book Vs. Film Special Mega Bonus Edition: I Am Legend The A.V. Club
...caution. • Novella: "I Am Legend," Richard Matheson, 1956 • Film: I Am Legend, adapted by Mark Protosevich and Akiva Goldsman, directed by Francis Lawrence, 2007 • Film: I Am Omega, adapted by Griff Furst, directed by Geoff Meed,...
In this article: I Am Legend, The Omega Man, Mark Dacascos, Richard Matheson, Will Smith, I Am Omega, Dog, Charlton Heston, and Vincent Price
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The Hollywood Reporter | December 16, 2007
Where there's a Will, there's a $76.5 million way
...for a total of seven to gross just $10,313, or $1,473 pre venue with a $30,860 cume. "Legend," directed by Francis Lawrence ("Constantine") and co-produced by Village Roadshow on a budgeted estimated at $140 million, is based on a 1954...
In this article: Will Smith, Universal, Warner Bros, Golden Globes, Atonement, Juno, New Line, San Francisco, and New York
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International Herald Tribune - Culture | December 13, 2007
The last human inhabitant of New York in a race against the zombies - International Herald Tribune
...of the aircraft carrier Intrepid. Lawrence, who previously directed the hectic, obnoxious "Constantine" and many music videos, uses elaborate, computer-assisted means to create simple, striking effects. While "I Am Legend," the latest in a...
In this article: Will Smith, New York City, I Am Legend, I Am Legend, Alice Braga, International Herald Tribune, German shepherd, and Dog
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Rotten Tomatoes: News | July 28, 2008
SDCC EXCL: Francis Lawrence Confirms Legend Prequel- ShockTillYouDrop.com
As far as getting Richard Matheson's blessing on this prequel, Lawrence commented, "I'm sure we'll definitely keep him involved in the prequel just in terms of updating him and inviting him to read the script and see what he has to say.
In this article: Richard Matheson, I Am Legend, Will Smith, Kings, New York City, I Am Legend, Warner Bros., Los Angeles, and Dog
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CBS News | December 13, 2007
Will Smith Is A Lonely Guy In 'Legend'
...leaves him stranded in Manhattan with only his trusted German shepherd for companionship, it's the visual effects in director Francis Lawrence's film that truly dazzle. CGI-enhanced images of Times Square, Washington Square Park and Tribeca,...
In this article: Will Smith, I Am Legend, Dog, Andrew Lesnie, Richard Matheson, Tom Hanks, All rights reserved, and B-movie
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Description from Wikipedia:
Francis Lawrence (born in Vienna, Austria) is an American music video director, having worked for stars like Britney Spears, Aerosmith, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child, Garbage, Gwen Stefani, P!nk, Pussycat Dolls, Shakira, and Missy Elliott. He has also directed numerous commercials for clients such as Coca-Cola, L'Oreal, Pepsi-Cola, Maybelline, Kid's Footlocker, Bacardi, McDonalds, GAP, Bud Light, CoverGirl and Disneyland. In 2005 his feature film debut was Constantine based on the Hellblazer comic book, starring Keanu Reeves.
Two 2007 films were announced, Eddie Dickens And The Awful End and I Am Legend (based on the Richard Matheson novel), with Will Smith. He is currently signed to DNA Inc. and Academy Productions Ltd.
- Name At Birth:
- Francis Lawrence
- Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Director
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