WONDER WOMAN – PREMIER AT SCOPE CINEMAS
AT LIBERTY
BY SCOPE CINEMAS
1st June, 2017
ABOUT THE FILM
SYNOPSIS
“Wonder Woman” hits movie theaters around the world next summer when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins (“Monster,” AMC’s “The Killing”). Joining Gadot in the international cast are Chris Pine (the “Star Trek” films), Robin Wright (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Netflix’s “House of Cards”), Connie Nielsen (Fox’s “The Following,” “Gladiator”), David Thewlis (the “Harry Potter” films, “The Theory of Everything”), Danny Huston (“Clash of the Titans,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”), Elena Anaya (“The Skin I Live In”), Ewen Bremner (“Exodus: Gods and Kings,” “Snowpiercer”), Lucy Davis (“Shaun of the Dead,” FX’s “Better Things”), Lisa Loven Kongsli (upcoming “Ashes in the Snow”), Eugene Brave Rock (AMC’s “Hell on Wheels”) and Saïd Taghmaoui (“American Hustle”).
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
Patty Jenkins directs the film from a screenplay by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns & Patty Jenkins, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg, based on characters from DC Entertainment. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston.
The film is produced by Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Stephen Jones, Geoff Johns, Wesley Coller and Rebecca Roven serving as executive producers.
Joining Jenkins behind the camera are director of photography Matthew Jensen (“Chronicle,” “Fantastic Four,” HBO’s “Game of Thrones”), Oscar-nominated production designer Aline Bonetto (“Amélie,” “A Very Long Engagement,” “Pan”), Oscar-winning editor Martin Walsh (“Chicago,” “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” “V for Vendetta”), and Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (“The Dark Knight” trilogy, “Topsy-Turvy”). The music is by composer Rupert Gregson-Williams (“Hacksaw Ridge,” “The Legend of Tarzan”).
Warner Bros. Pictures presents an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, “Wonder Woman.” The film is scheduled for release worldwide beginning June 2, 2017, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
For downloadable general press information: https://mediapass.warnerbros.com
THE CAST
Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman:
The Amazon princess, daughter of Hippolyta and immortal warrior. Gadot described her character as having “many strengths and powers, but at the end of the day she’s a woman with a lot of emotional intelligence“. As to how her character will be different from her appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Gadot said “We go back 100 years to when she’s more naive”, further explaining, “She’s this young idealist. She’s pure. Very different to the experienced, super-confident, grown-up woman you’ve seen”.Gadot underwent a diet and training regimen, practiced different martial arts and gained 17 pounds of muscle for the role. Élodie Yung and Olga Kurylenko had also auditioned for the role Gadot was previously offered a role in Man of Steel which she declined because she was pregnant at that time; this allowed her to be cast later as Wonder Woman in the film’s sequel. Gadot signed a three-picture deal and debuted in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Emily Carey portrays the young Diana.
A captain from the United States Army Air Service who is the love interest of Diana Prince. Pine described his character as a “rogue-ish, cynical realist who’s seen the awful brutish nature of modern civilization” and added he is a “worldly guy, a charming guy”.Pine signed a multi-picture deal.
- Robin Wrightas General Antiope: The sister of Hippolyta and Diana’s aunt.
- Danny Hustonas General Erich Ludendorff: An ambitious and iron fisted general of the German Army during World War I. 0
- David Thewlisas Ares: The treacherous son of Zeus based on the Greek mythological god of War who masquerades as Sir Patrick Morgan, a speaker for peace on the German General Staff as part of his deceptive master plan of conquest and destruction
- Connie Nielsenas Queen Hippolyta:
The Amazon queen of Themyscira and Diana’s mother. Nicole Kidman was in negotiations for the role but was forced to drop due to scheduling conflicts with Big Little Lies. Nielsen had previously been considered for the role of Superman‘s mother, Lara Lor-Van, in Man of Steel.
- Elena Anayaas Doctor Maru / Doctor Poison: A mad scientist who is associated with General Ludendorff and specializes in chemistry such as poisons.
- Lucy Davisas Etta Candy: Steve Trevor’s comical, loyal, and friendly secretary who befriends Diana.
- Saïd Taghmaouias Sameer: A secret agent who is a master of disguise, an ally of Steve Trevor.
- Ewen Bremneras Charlie: A heavy-drinking sharpshooter, who’s already had a tour of duty and has post-traumatic stress disorder, an ally of Steve Trevor.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Patty Jenkins is a writer/director best known for her debut feature Monster, based on the life of convicted serial killer Aileen Wuornos, helming the pilot episode of AMC’s hit show The Killing and as the director of the upcoming Wonder Woman for Warner Brothers.
Patty began her career as a painter at The Cooper Union in New York City. Upon transitioning to filmmaking, she spent eight years as a First Assistant Camera Person/Focus Puller. After attending the AFI in Los Angeles, she wrote and directed Monster .
Roger Ebert named Monster as the Best Film of the Year and Third Best Film of the Decade. AFI named it on the Ten Best Films of the Year. Charlize Theron went on to sweep the awards circuit for her performance in the film, winning the Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG Award, and numerous critics’ awards in the Best Actress category. Patty also garnered a number of awards and nominations, including winning Best First Feature at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards.
atty Jenkins is a writer/director best known for her debut feature Monster, based on the life of convicted serial killer Aileen Wuornos, helming the pilot episode of AMC’s hit show The Killing and as the director of the upcoming Wonder Woman for Warner Brothers.
Patty began her career as a painter at The Cooper Union in New York City. Upon transitioning to filmmaking, she spent eight years as a First Assistant Camera Person/Focus Puller. After attending the AFI in Los Angeles, she wrote and directed Monster .
Roger Ebert named Monster as the Best Film of the Year and Third Best Film of the Decade. AFI named it on the Ten Best Films of the Year. Charlize Theron went on to sweep the awards circuit for her performance in the film, winning the Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG Award, and numerous critics’ awards in the Best Actress category. Patty also garnered a number of awards and nominations, including winning Best First Feature at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards.
Jenkins went on to direct many commercials and TV programs including the pilot and finale episode for AMC’s The Killing for which she received and Emmy nomination, and won the DGA award for best dramatic directing. She directed several other pilots and episodes including Fox’s Arrested Development and HBO’s Entourage. She was nominated for another Emmy for the final segment of FIVE – a series of short films about breast cancer for Lifetime she shared with fellow directors Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Penelope Spheeris.
She is currently in production on Warner Brother’s and DC Comic’s highly anticipated Wonder Woman, due in theaters June 2017.
She is currently in production on Warner Brother’s and DC Comic’s highly anticipated Wonder Woman, due in theaters June 2017. atty Jenkins is a writer/director best known for her debut feature Monster, based on the life of convicted serial killer Aileen Wuornos, helming the pilot episode of AMC’s hit show The Killing and as the director of the upcoming Wonder Woman for Warner Brothers.
Patty began her career as a painter at The Cooper Union in New York City. Upon transitioning to filmmaking, she spent eight years as a First Assistant Camera Person/Focus Puller. After attending the AFI in Los Angeles, she wrote and directed Monster .
Roger Ebert named Monster as the Best Film of the Year and Third Best Film of the Decade. AFI named it on the Ten Best Films of the Year. Charlize Theron went on to sweep the awards circuit for her performance in the film, winning the Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG Award, and numerous critics’ awards in the Best Actress category. Patty also garnered a number of awards and nominations, including winning Best First Feature at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards.
Jenkins went on to direct many commercials and TV programs including the pilot and finale episode for AMC’s The Killing for which she received and Emmy nomination, and won the DGA award for best dramatic directing. She directed several other pilots and episodes including Fox’s Arrested Development and HBO’s Entourage. She was nominated for another Emmy for the final segment of FIVE – a series of short films about breast cancer for Lifetime she shared with fellow directors Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Penelope Spheeris.
She is currently in production on Warner Brother’s and DC Comic’s highly anticipated Wonder Woman, due in theaters June 2017.
DISTRIBUTION
Skyline Entertainment & Consultancy Pvt Ltd, a leading distributor of Hollywood films in Sri Lanka is proud to present , in association with Liberty by Scope Cinemas, the premier of Wonder Woman for the Sri Lanka market.
Skyline Entertainment & Consultancy Pvt Ltd is the market leader for English film distribution in the Sri Lanka market with an aim to revamp the film industry. This is only the beginning of some great events that will take place throughout 2017 with their exciting line up of titles.
