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Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 75 pairs of advance-screening IMAX movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated epic action/adventure “Seventh Son” starring Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges!

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“Seventh Son,” which opens on Feb. 6, 2015 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Djimon Hounsou, Alicia Vikander, Olivia Williams and Jason Scott Lee from director Sergey Bodrov and writers Charles Leavitt and Steven Knight based on the book series “The Last Apprentice” by Joseph Delaney.

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With the New Year just days away, Universal Pictures has released brand new photos, storylines and dates for some of the most anticipated movies in 2015.

First up is Ted 2.

Hitting theaters on June 26, 2015, Seth MacFarlane returns as writer, director and voice star of Ted 2, Universal and Media Rights Capital’s follow-up to the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time.

Joined once again by star Mark Wahlberg and fellow “Ted” writers Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild, MacFarlane produces the live action/CG-animated comedy alongside Bluegrass Films’ Scott Stuber, as well as John Jacobs and Jason Clark.

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Like a phoenix rising very slowly and wearily from the ashes, fantasy adventure Seventh Son will soon land in theatres. After a very lengthy stint on the shelf following the Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures divorce, its new owners, Universal, have cobbled together an international trailer. The question is, though, will it outshine the somewhat hit and miss efforts of the last preview?

Early talk surrounding the epic, which is directed by Sergei Bodrov, has revolved around its addiction to genre conventions. Warriors, CGI monsters, dodgy accents, and dingy clothing are a few of the typical fantasy tropes that the pic is harnessing to ensnare audiences. If we’re to throw this international trailer into that mix, it seems Universal are attempting to capitalise on the success of Game Of Thrones. But without the cunning, genius or creativity.

To be honest, it’s a damn shame these teasers don’t seem...

“An order of noble knights combatting the forces of darkness. It says here that there are a thousand of you.” “They’ve all died.” Jeff Bridges plays a sole survivor of mystical warriors in Seventh Son, a film crawling with colossal creatures. A Legendary Pictures movie due out this winter from Universal, Seventh Son features otherworldly elements that are explored in a new trailer, poster and photos.

“In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesized hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Ben Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen (Julianne Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

Sergei Bodrov directed Seventh Son...

After a few release date shuffles, and one really fun looking trailer, marketing for Seventh Son is finally kicking back in. Today brings an all new trailer for the fantasy film, along with a poster to boot. Come inside to check them both out!

About this time last year, marketing on Seventh Son began in earnest and people were preparing themselves for the sword and sorcery film in October 2013...Then the film got pushed to January 2014. No big deal, but then all of a sudden Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. parted ways. The film was in flux and it was pulled from the release schedule (because no one knew what to do with it). Along came Universal Pictures who became Legendary's new partner and the film was given a new release date of February 6, 2015.

Many fans were disheartened by the fact the film was being pushed back by over a year and,...

Legendary has granted us a new trailer and one-sheet for its upcoming release of Seventh Son, and we have the whole enchilada right here for you to chew on. Read on for the eye candy and details.

Seventh Son Release Details

Starring Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, and Julianne Moore and based on the book series The Last Apprentice by Joseph Delaney, Seventh Son arrives in theaters February 6, 2015.

In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (Bridges) travels to find a prophesized hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen (Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

Sergei Bodrov directed Seventh Son from a screenplay...

China Film Co has put money into its first Hollywood films, paying what is believed to be in excess of an eight-figure equity investment in the pair of Legendary projects.

The deal is pursuant to the May 2013 framework agreement between Legendary East and China Film Co outlining the partners’ vision of producing commercial films for the global market.

Should the films get approval from state censors, China Film Co will distribute in China with distribution and marketing support from Legendary East and global distribution partner Universal Pictures.

China Film Co will be credited on the films and its equity recouped on a worldwide basis. China Film Co is the largest producer and distributor of Chinese content.

“These investments are an important step in the evolution of our partnership with China Film Co, Ltd,” said Legendary Entertainment founder and CEO Thomas Tull.

“China Film Co, Ltd has been paying close attention and great devotion to expanding its overseas...

Universal Pictures has released a bunch of new release dates for some of their upcoming films.

Duncan Jones' Warcraft was changed from December 18th, 2015 to March of 2016. They didn't want to compete with Star Wars.

Their Mummy reboot will be released on April 22nd, 2016.

There's an Untitled Michael Mann cyberthriller that's been set for for January 16th, 2015.

Jeff Bridges' fantasy action thriller Seventh Son comes out on February 6th, 2015.

Here's the press release with more details on these film.

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Set within the world of global cybercrime, Legendary’s Untitled Michael Mann Project follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. Directed and produced by Michael Mann, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei and Wang Leehom, and it is written by Morgan Davis Foehl and Mann.

Last spring, we reported Jeff Bridges’ casting in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ big-screen adaptation of Joseph Delaney’s young adult series The Last Apprentice (aka The Wardstone Chronicles in the UK). Now, we have official news from Warner Bros. Pictures that production has begun on this project, titled The Seventh Son, which also stars Julianne Moore and Ben Barnes and have a first look at concept art for the film.

Check out the official press release and concept art below!

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This concept art gives us an idea of the scale of what they’re going for in this adaptation. It is indeed a good sign for an epic battle against good and evil!

Production Begins on “Seventh Son” for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures

Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore and Ben Barnes Lead the International Cast

Burbank, Calif.– Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure “Seventh Son.

Well, okay, not really, but it is hard to not get that kind of vibe after seeing the latest sliver of concept art for Legendary and Warner Brothers' upcoming adaptation of The Spook's Apprentice known as The Seventh Son.

From the Press Release

Principal photography is under way on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure Seventh Son. Shooting began on March 19th under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan and Prisoner of the Mountains. Seventh Son stars Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, Iron Man), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore (Far From Heaven, The Hours), and Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia films).

The film’s international cast also includes Alicia Vikander (The Crown Jewels), Antje Traue (Pandorum, upcoming Man of Steel), Olivia Williams (Hanna) and Kit Harington (HBO’s “Game of Thrones...

Well it's finally official. Filming of Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son has commenced, and we have the latest for you right here. Read on for the official synopsis and more!

From the Press Release

Principal photography is under way on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure Seventh Son. Shooting began on March 19th under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan and Prisoner of the Mountains. Seventh Son stars Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, Iron Man), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore (Far From Heaven, The Hours), and Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia films).

The film’s international cast also includes Alicia Vikander (The Crown Jewels), Antje Traue (Pandorum, upcoming Man of Steel), Olivia Williams (Hanna) and Kit Harington (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”).

Bodrov is directing the...

Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure “Seventh Son.” Shooting began on March 19, under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” and “Prisoner of the Mountains.” “Seventh Son” stars Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart,” “Iron Man”), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore (“Far From Heaven,” “The Hours”), and Ben Barnes (“The Chronicles of Narnia” films).

In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world.

After watching a guy running around in a red, yellow, and blue uni-tard for the past several months, can you really blame a girl for going out and finding someone who has super powers but is also a bit more macho?

According to Variety, German actress Antje Traue (pictured right), who plays the nefarious Faora in director Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel, has signed up for active duty on Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son.

Formerly known as The Spook's Apprentice, the tale is adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult series about a teen who's the seventh son of a seventh son and learns about wizardry from a forbidding spook. Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander are set to star with Sergey Bodrov helming.

Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull, and Lionel Wigram are producing; and Jon Jashni and Alysia Cotter are exec producing.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son finally has a start date, and we have the latest for you right here. Read on for all the details.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Russian director Sergei Bodrov’s adventure pic The Seventh Son is set to start shooting next month in Vancouver.

The film stars Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Kit Harington, and Alicia Vikander.

Formerly known as The Spook's Apprentice, the tale is adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult series about a teen who's the seventh son of a seventh son and learns about wizardry from a forbidding spook.

Harington will play the former apprentice of Bridges' character. Sergei Bodrov is directing; Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram are producing; and Jon Jashni and Alysia Cotter are exec producing.

Look for it in theatres February 15th, 2013.

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Production is still to get underway on Warner Bros. Pictures long-gestured The Seventh Son, yet they continue to cast away. With hopes of going behind the camera this April, "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington is in final negotiations to join the cast of Warners and Legendary Pictures' exorcism flick, says Variety. He joins a cast that already includes Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander with Sergey Bodrov helming. Formerly known as "The Spook's Apprentice," tale is adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult series about a teen who's the seventh son of a seventh son, and learns about wizardry from a forbidding spook. Harington will play the former apprentice of Bridges' character. Bodrov is producing "Seventh Son," along with Legendary's Thomas Tull, Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk and Lionel Wigram. Jon Jashni and former Legendary exec Alysia Cotter will exec produce. Matt Greenberg penned the script.

Some more casting news coming in for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son. Variety reports that "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington has found his next role before jumping back into production on the HBO series.

Harington is in final negotiations to join a cast that already includes Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander.

Formerly known as The Spook's Apprentice, the tale is adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult series about a teen who's the seventh son of a seventh son and learns about wizardry from a forbidding spook.

Harington will play the former apprentice of Bridges' character. Sergei Bodrov is directing; Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram are producing; and Jon Jashni and Alysia Cotter are exec producing.

Look for it in theatres February 15th, 2013.

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We've heard of planning ahead, but this is getting ridiculous! Buy a 2013 calendar now, kids, and mark February 15th as the date Warner Bros. will release Legendary Pictures' The Seventh Son. Assuming, of course, those pesky Mayans are wrong about the world ending in 2012.

Ben Barnes (pictured right; Dorian Gray, The Chronicles of Narnia) landed the starring role opposite Oscar winner Jeff Bridges in this adaptation of Joseph Delaney's young-adult series. Barnes will play Tom, the young apprentice to an exorcist (Bridges) who combats ghosts and witches in the 1700s. The pair must battle the queen of evil (Julianne Moore) as Tom falls for a young witch (Alicia Vikander).

Sergei Bodrov is directing; Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram are producing; and Jon Jashni and Alysia Cotter are exec producing.

Production begins September 13th in Vancouver.

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Another actor has stepped up to the plate in Warner Brothers' latest terror tale, Seventh Son (formerly The Spook's Apprentice). So who will be joining the show for some demonic mayhem? The power of Christ compels you to read on!

According to Deadline Ben Barnes (pictured right; Dorian Gray, The Chronicles Of Narnia) is in negotiations for the starring role opposite Oscar winner Jeff Bridges in Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures' Seventh Son, an adaptation of Joseph Delaney's young-adult series, replacing Sam Claflin, who was previous tapped for the role.

If signed, Barnes will play Tom, the young apprentice to an exorcist (Bridges) who combats ghosts and witches in the 1700s. The pair must battle the queen of evil (Julianne Moore) as Tom falls for a young witch (Alicia Vikander).

Sergei Bodrov is directing; Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram are producing; and...

Ben Barnes (The Chronicles Of Narnia) is in talks to star opposite Jeff Bridges in Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures' Seventh Son, an adaptation of Joseph Delaney's young-adult series. Barnes replaces Sam Claflin, who had been offered the part. He is set to play Tom, "the young apprentice to an exorcist (Bridges) who combats ghosts and witches in the 1700s. The pair must battle the queen of evil (Julianne Moore) as Tom falls for a young witch (Alicia Vikander)."

The film is being directed by Sergei Bodrov, and is being produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram are producing, and Jon Jashni and Alysia Cotter are exec producing. Barnes will also star in Gently Down the Stream opposite Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton and Amanda Seyfried, and has a role in the indie film The Words with Bradley Cooper.

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Exclusive: Ben Barnes, who played Prince Caspian in Fox's fantasy franchise The Chronicles Of Narnia, is in negotiations for the starring role opposite Oscar winner Jeff Bridges in Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures' Seventh Son, an adaptation of Joseph Delaney's young-adult series. He replaces Sam Claflin, who was previous tipped for the role. Barnes will play Tom, the young apprentice to an exorcist (Bridges) who combats ghosts and witches in the 1700s. The pair must battle the queen of evil (Julianne Moore) as Tom falls for a young witch (Alicia Vikander). Sergei Bodrov is directing; Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram are producing, and Jon Jashni and Alysia Cotter are exec producing. Barnes, repped by Wme and Luber Roklin and Cam in the UK, also has booked Millennium's Gently Down the Stream opposite Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton and Amanda Seyfried, and has a...

Sam Claflin and Alicia Vikander are in negotations to star in The Seventh Son from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. They will play Tom and Alice in the fantasy tale being adapted from Joseph Delaney's young adult series about a 13-year-old who's the seventh son of a seventh son and learns about wizardry from a forbidding spook.

Variety reports that Claflin and Vikander were among the almost-dozen young actors that tested for roles this week. The two emerged as favorites among several execs on Thursday. With these deals ramping up, pic is moving closer to a greenlight. Jeff Bridges is in talks to take on the role of the Spook and Julianne Moore is nearing a deal to play a witch in the film that was formerly known as The Spook's Apprentice.

Sergei Bodrov is directing the film being produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Legendary's Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram.