Thursday, October 27, 2011

John Carter (2012)


John Carter  is a 2012 American science fiction action adventure film featuring John Carter, the heroic protagonist of Edgar Rice Burroughs' 11-volume Barsoom series.In the film, former Confederate captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) is transported to Mars ("Barsoom"). There he becomes part of a conflict between the various nations of the planet, whose leaders include Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). Carter takes it upon himself to save Barsoom and its people. The film is directed by Andrew Stanton, written by Stanton, Mark Andrews, and Michael Chabon, produced by Jim Morris, Colin Wilson, and Lindsey Collins, and scored by Michael Giacchino.The film is being distributed by Walt Disney Pictures and will be released in the United States on March 9, 2012. Filming began in November 2009 and principal photography spanned from January 2010 to July 2010. This project marks the first time that Andrew Stanton has worked on a live-action film, as his previous work includes the Pixar animated films Finding Nemo and WALL-E. The film will be released in Digital 3D and IMAX 3D formats.


Cast :

  • Taylor Kitsch                   as        John Carter
  • Lynn Collins                    as        Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium
  • Willem Dafoe                  as        Tars Tarkas, a Barsoomian warrior and ally of John Carter
  • Thomas Haden Church    as       Tal Hajus, a vicious Thark warrior
  • Samantha Morton            as       Sola, daughter of Tars Tarkas
  • Dominic West                  as        Sab Than, Prince of Zodanga

Release Date: 9 March 2012

Official Trailer [HD]:


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