Wanted
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Movie Review: Shane Acker's '9'...was in graduate school. Nominated for an Academy Award in 2006, it brought Acker admirers and eager mentors, including Tim Burton and Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov, two of the producers of the feature-length version. They saw something... In this article: Elijah Wood, Tim Burton, Academy Award, Wanted, Don Freeman, Timur Bekmambetov, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, and Shia LaBeouf |
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Wester Herald | September 10, 2009
Tim Burton's latest, '9' delivers on originality, but lacks plot
...big-name producers bank-rolling the pictures: earlier this month, Peter Jackson presented "District 9," and now Tim Burton and "Wanted" director Timur Bekmambetov bring audiences "9," directed by newcomer Shane Acker. Despite similar names...
In this article: Back to the Future, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton, Jennifer Connelly, District 9, Oogie Boogie, Timur Bekmambetov, The Lord of the Rings, and Peter Jackson
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Entertainment Weekly | September 10, 2009
'I Can Do Bad...' looks good at box office
...opening. 4. 9 - $8 million The PG-13 animated film, which was produced by filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted), tallied $3.1 million when it arrived in theaters on Wednesday. That amount probably represented all of...
In this article: Tyler Perry, Whiteout, Sorority Row, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Inglourious Basterds, Madea Goes to Jail, Kate Beckinsale, Tim Burton, and Antarctica
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Washington Times | September 09, 2009
MOVIES: Sum of '9' doesn't quite add up
...familiar yet strangely alien. "Familiar yet strangely alien" is a phrase that also calls to mind the work of Mr. Burton, who served as a producer of "9" along with Timur Bekmambetov, the director of "Wanted." Though based on a short film...
In this article: Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov, Pixar, Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, and Beetlejuice
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Entertainment Weekly | September 10, 2009
Movie Review: 9
...Oscar nomination. It also acquired influential support from heavyweights like Tim Burton and Wanted's Timur Bekmambetov, who served as godfatherly producers the way Peter Jackson backed District 9 director Neill Blomkamp. The expanded cast...
In this article: District 9, Crispin Glover, Edward Scissorhands, Pursuer, Oscar, UCLA, Carbon, and Neill Blomkamp
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | September 08, 2009
Animated fantasy '9' buoyed by soulful heroes
...filmmaker got the gold. However, Acker managed to mesmerize veteran filmmakers, including directors Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov ("Wanted"), with his vision and they helped him spin it into a full-fledged movie. The animated fantasy...
In this article: Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Oscar, Christopher Plummer, Jennifer Connelly, World War II, Over the Rainbow, and Timur Bekmambetov
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IGN Music | January 06, 2009
Coheed and Cambria Collide With 9
...are really proud to be on the trailer. The movie, which is based on Acker's award winning short of the same name, was produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (of Night Watch and Wanted fame). It opens in theaters on September 9th,...
In this article: Coheed and Cambria, Welcome Home, Timur Bekmambetov, Tim Burton, Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Night Watch
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Daily Skiff | September 16, 2009
Empty characters can't save disappointing '9'
...dark themes that would probably frighten or at least creep out some children. Like "Coraline," this film has all the hallmarks of Burton's style. There's a unlikely hero who's looking for his identity (in this case literally) and his...
In this article: Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton, Academy Award, Disney, Timur Bekmambetov, Focus Features, Pixar, and Elijah Wood
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boston.com - Top arts and entertainment stories | September 08, 2009
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Tim Burton is one of the producers of "9. '' The Russian director of "Night Watch,'' "Day Watch,'' and last summer's Angelina Jolie action contraption "Wanted,'' Timur Bekmambetov, is another. That they've tapped Acker to join their gang...
In this article: Corpse Bride, Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Tim Burton, Oscar, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Pinocchio
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VH1 News | July 13, 2009
Comic-Con 2009 Preview: 'New Moon,' 'Iron Man 2' And More
"9" (Friday at 2:30 p.m., Hall H) - Produced by Tim Burton and "Wanted" director Timur Bekmambetov - and from the studio that brought us the eye-dazzling "Coraline" earlier this year - this 9.9.09 movie could be something special. Stars...
In this article: New Moon, Iron Man 2, James Cameron, Robert Pattinson, San Diego, MTV, Twilight, Jon Favreau, and Tim Burton
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Wanted is a 2008 action film which is loosely based on the comic book miniseries of the same name by Mark Millar. The film is directed by Timur Bekmambetov and stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann and Terence Stamp. Production began in April 2007. Wanted was released on June 25, 2008 in the United Kingdom and June 27, 2008 in the United States.
- Name:
- Wanted
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Release Date:
- June 27, 2008
- Directed By:
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Produced by:
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- Marc Platt
- Jim Lemley
- Jason Netter
- Written By:
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- Chris Morgan
- Michael Brandt
- Derek Haas
- Editor:
- David Brenner
- Cinematography:
- Mitchell Amundsen
- Music By:
- Danny Elfman
- Distributed By:
- Universal Pictures
- Length:
- 110 min.
- Website:
- http://www.wantedmovie.com/
- Language:
- English
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