Battle in Seattle News

Charlize Theron's 'Battle in Seattle' to Kick Off 34th SIFF

April 10, 2008 02:04:33

THINKFilm's forthcoming drama film starring notable actress Charlize Theron, "Battle in Seattle", gets the honor to participate at an International Film Festival held in Seattle. According to reports, the film has been picked to open the 34th Seattle International Film Festival on Thursday, May 22, 2008.

On the choosing of the movie to be the festival's opening film, SIFF Artistic Director Carl Spence explained, "We're delighted to present an opening night film that will resonate with so many Seattleites. Stuart Townsend has crafted a remarkable and entertaining movie." SIFF further noted in its official site that the film will be making its premiere screening at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall and will be attended by Theron, Martin Henderson and director Stuart Townsend.

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Another Four to "Battle in Seattle"

November 01, 2006 10:11:54

More talents are being picked up for "Battle in Seattle" following the recent inclusion of Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Andre Benjamin, and Martin Henderson. Production Weekly reported that Michelle Rodriguez, Jennifer Carpenter, Channing Tatum, and Tzi Ma have all been added to the bulging cast list toplined by Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron.

Written and directed by Irish actor Stuart Townsend, the project is said to use interlocking strands similar to that in "Crash" in presenting the story of the 1999 World Trade Organization and the ensuing riots from various perspectives of protesters, pedestrians, politicos, police and WTO delegates.

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Four More Coming to "Seattle"

October 25, 2006 09:10:30

Adding more big names to make a star-studded cast, "Battle in Seattle" has included Andre Benjamin, Martin Henderson, Woody Harrelson, and Ray Liotta into the list, Variety has reported.

Along with Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron, the foursome will all come under the direction of first-time helmer Stuart Townsend who also is in charge to pen the script. Production is expected to begin by November this year with Vanessa Pereira executive producing.

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Susan Sarandon and Chris Evans Prepare for "Battle in Seattle"

September 05, 2006 11:09:48

More potential stars are about to come to be enlisted in "Battle in Seattle." Production Weekly has reported that Susan Sarandon and Chris Evans are engaged in talks to take part in the project, a directorial debut of fellow actor Stuart Townsend who also pens the flick's script.

If the negotiation reaches a deal, the two stars then will join Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron in the line-up, and inevitably will make the movie a promising feature with star-studded cast. The film itself tells about an eclectic group of demonstrators who brings Seattle to a state of near-chaos during the 1999 WTO meeting in the city.

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Charlize Theron Recruited for "Battle in Seattle"

August 28, 2006 12:08:19

Surely it will be a project Charlize Theron can always treasure of. The actress has given her agreement to join the cast of "Battle in Seattle", a film feature which will be the directorial debut of her fiance, actor Stuart Townsend, Production Weekly has reported.

Aside from Theron's involvement, there is no further information on either other cast or production plan of the picture yet, but it has been revealed that Townsend is set to also pen the script. Meanwhile, the story will focus on an eclectic group of demonstrators who brings Seattle to a state of near-chaos during the 1999 World Trade Organization meeting in the city.

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This movie was EXCELLENT! Everyone MUST go see it!!!

posted by SInCyanide on Oct 02, 2008

this was one of the bast made movies i have ever seen. please go see it

posted by LH23 on Mar 14, 2009