ROTTEN TOMATOES: Mel Gibson to Direct "Apocalypto" Now

Mel Gibson to Direct "Apocalypto" Now

by Scott Weinberg | July 22, 2005

Variety reports on the next project from director Mel Gibson, and it's some sort of ancient civilization action epic entitled "Apocalypto". Disney will distribute the film, which is being fully financed by Gibson's own Icon Productions.

"Gibson will not star in "Apocalypto" and may not use a star for the film, which is set in an ancient civilization some 3,000 years ago. The title is a Greek term which means "an unveiling" or "new beginning." Consistent with such Gibson films as "Braveheart" and "Passion," the script depicts abundant action and violence. Gibson has already begun pre-production; he is setting locations and has already begun casting."

Shooting will begin later this year in Mexico; Mr. Gibson plans to have the movie ready for the summer of 2006.

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Pmflood1 writes:
on Jul 22 2005 08:41 AM

uiyuiyiyuiyukyuk MEL GIBSON NEXT BLOCKBUSTER I HOPE!

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Pmflood1 writes:
on Jul 22 2005 08:41 AM

MEL GIBSON IS THE COOL!~

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shanti venus writes:
on Jul 22 2005 11:10 AM

[b]awesome![/b]
now what happens to Under and Alone with Antoine Fuqua?

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shanti venus writes:
on Jul 22 2005 11:11 AM

[b]how about...[/b]
how about that movie he was supposed to do with Colin Farrell? what happens to that too?

So many questions!

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lavatory love machine writes:
on Jul 22 2005 01:29 PM

i heard he was preparing a movie about john paul II, he even got a film crew on the funerals
not that i care about, i hate any kind of religion

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lovelykeira writes:
on Jul 22 2005 07:56 PM

Sounds good. I think he should use some talented supporting acrtor who's not really that well know to the general public for the lead. Give someone their big break, like Bale with Batman.

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Sinizine writes:
on Jul 23 2005 03:37 AM

You do realize at the end of the movie, Gibson will approach the screen and scream at you for being filthy pagans watching movies about heathens right? Then he'll crap himself like in South Park.

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villie_bee writes:
on Jul 23 2005 07:24 AM

[b]Sinizine[/b]
what the hell are you talking about?

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villie_bee writes:
on Jul 23 2005 07:25 AM

[b]love machine[/b]
I think that Pope film is in the backburner, I think they took foottages in case they would need actual shots of the funeral.

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villie_bee writes:
on Jul 23 2005 07:27 AM

[b]lovelykeira[/b]
Christian Bale would be awesome but he's not considered a big star also. Jim Caviezel was fairly known when he was cast, but someone of his caliber would do.

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villie_bee writes:
on Jul 23 2005 07:28 AM

[b]either way[/b]
this should be awesome. I have great faith in my man Mel!

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villie_bee writes:
on Jul 23 2005 07:32 AM

[b]and about Colin Farrell[/b]
that would be cool if that movie happens. I heard it will be directed by Terrence Malick so that would be just about even more awesome I can taste!

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idiotproof writes:
on Jul 23 2005 07:51 AM

[b]Apocalypto..Disney? Wholesome apple pie violence[/b]
Gibson is a hypocrite, homophobe & a subtle evangalist.
How can one be all godly & Christian & then be in films in which death is portrayed merely for entertainment. He's made a career out of it.
And if a Christian makes a film about pagans & heathens then I'll be up in arms about it, just like if a non-Chrizzo made one on the pope. Ha ha!

But if Malick directs it I'll go & see it.

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villie_bee writes:
on Jul 23 2005 08:06 AM

[b]re: Apocalypto..Disney? Wholesome apple pie violen[/b]
Mel will direct THIS movie. He's also screenwriting and producting it. Mallick directs the Mel and Colin Farrell flick (supposedly). Anyway, I can't comment with your religious comments and other stuff you mentioned as I don't know him personally. I suppose you don't either, but you seem extremely affected by him. :)

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princepipi writes:
on Jul 23 2005 08:13 AM

[b]Awesome!!![/b]
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

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idiotproof writes:
on Jul 23 2005 08:39 AM

Maybe because I'm Australian & we hear more on his warped viewpoints down here. He just gets himself into trouble by saying stupid things.

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villie_bee writes:
on Jul 23 2005 09:13 AM

He's not even Australian. This one I don't get. He was born in New York and even now lives in California. His and his family's nationality is "American". He lived there, true and probably has a vacation house there, but that doesn't make him Australian.

So how do you guys know and hear more about him than us? My impression now is what reaches your radar are tabloid stuff.

Can you give me an example? I'm just interested.

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ninjaandy writes:
on Jul 23 2005 11:07 AM

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[b]Anti-Christianity[/b]
This tells me only that you don't know many Christians, haven't studied Christianity enough to have an informed opinion, and pay WAY too much attention to the media.

Have you read the Bible? Do you know how much justified violence is in that thing? Any Christian that claims to be a total pacifist doesn't know their own faith. Not justifying everything Mel's done in his earlier years, but we all act hypocritically or make other mistakes. Give him a break.

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Smokey Jones writes:
on Jul 23 2005 06:13 PM

[b]Look...[/b]
Look, Mel Gibson is, and always has been a great actor. And he's shaping up to be a great director. I myself am a huge fan of his and can't wait for his next project, whatever it may be.

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donna542004 writes:
on Jul 23 2005 06:53 PM

And he has a nice ass! :D
Donna A.

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