Freaking out over the 10-second teaser? Yeah, us too! In this week’s episode of EnderCast, Kelly from Ender News and I break down the teaser with Jennifer from Ender’s Game Fandom. Other topics include:
We have a surprise clucking guest in addition to Jennifer. Be sure to tune in to see how Jennifer fared on Pop Quiz, Fart Eater!
Looks like the book is all ready to be snapped up by new fans when the trailer lands next week on May 7.
A new movie tie-in edition has been spotted in bookstores already and you can pre-order the book from Barnes & Noble online. You can also pre-order from Amazon.
Are you going to grab one? Will you get a hardcover or a paperback?
I’m thinking Mother’s Day gift for next week since my mom is the one that first put the book into my hands as a teen. 😉
Thanks to Ender News for the tip.
Those of you wanting to see Sir Ben Kingsley as Mazer Rackham in print can pick up the May 10th edition of Entertainment Weekly on newsstands today. Will post a scan once I pick my copy up from the post office tomorrow! Who knows, maybe they’ve included some print exclusive quotes!
Here’s the cover to look for, since I know some stores take a couple of days to replace last week’s issue:
Here are 31 high resolution screencaps from the Ender’s Game tease that was just released online. Be sure you subscribe to the official Ender’s Game YouTube channel!
We’re now five days away from the world premiere of the ‘Ender’s Game’ trailer and fans, some of us who have been waiting for this moment for decades, are giddy with anticipation of finally getting to see the beloved sci-fi classic come to life on the big screen.
To whet your appetites, Summit has released a ten-second tease of the trailer, which you can watch below:
So what do you guys think?! You can watch a larger version here.
The world premiere of the first teaser trailer for ENDER’S GAME will debut during a Google+ Hangout on Tuesday, May 7 @ 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET. The event will also feature a live conversation with director Gavin Hood (X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE), producer Bob Orci (STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS) and star Asa Butterfield (HUGO).
Stars Harrison Ford and Asa Butterfield want to say hello and show you a sneak peek of the first footage ever released of the highly anticipated epic adventure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OHtH_RWnZE
You can tune in to the live Google+ Hangout at YouTube.com/EndersGameMovie and Google.com/+EndersGame. Fans are invited to submit their questions for a chance to have them answered in the Hangout. Join in the conversation online using #EndersGame.
Join the event here: https://plus.google.com/events/cuito512urg0a64r6bc2ocuakuc
For additional updates visit the following:
Google.com/+EndersGame
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With the trailer just five days away, the digital marketing for Ender’s Game is certainly heating up, with a Google+ Hangout planned with director Gavin Hood, producer Bob Orci, and star Asa Butterfield to attend. I’m happy to announce that I will also be part of the hangout along with a few of my fellow fansite admins to do a Q&A with the “fleet”.
Yesterday, EW.com gave us the first look at Mazer Rackham and today Summit has just published a different version of what appears to be the same image with one vital difference.
There’s a digital battle screen behind him! You can see on the bottom right a Win/Loss score (with no losses!) and targets for various star systems on the screen. Perhaps this is a glimpse of Ender’s Eros simulator?
Post your thoughts in the comments!
Those of you that follow the official Ender’s Game Google+ page can now RSVP for the event that will host the world premiere of the trailer for Ender’s Game. The trailer will launch via a live Google+ Hangout on May 7 at 1 PM PT/4 PM ET.
Director Gavin Hood, producer Bob Orci, and Ender himself, Asa Butterfield will be broadcasting live to bring you the trailer. This is definitely one you can’t miss!
In anticipation of the trailer’s global debut next week on May 7, Summit/Lionsgate has given EW.com the exclusive first look at Sir Ben Kingsley as Mazer Rackham.
As many book fans know, the character of Mazer is actually a book twist, but the film doesn’t seem to be going this route since Mazer is mentioned in the official synopsis.
In the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander, Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite.
Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.
EW spoke to Ben Kingsley a bit about the role.
Director and co-writer Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) was key, according to Kingsley, as was the make-up and costume team working with Kingsley to breathe life into the half-Maori war hero, who is an almost mythical presence in Orson Scott Card’s 1980s bestseller.
“In the script, which I think is beautifully written, what come across is the authority and mystery,” Kingsley said of Rackham, a man who saved earth once and may have to do it again. “There’s quite a lot said about him in the story before you see him — by the recruits and by his fellow officers — and that’s useful as far as preparations.”
Source: EW.com
It’s time, Launchies. It’s finally time!
Summit Entertainment has just announced via the official Ender’s Game Facebook page that the first teaser trailer for Ender’s Game will debut online globally through Google and YouTube next week Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
In addition to the trailer next week, be sure to check Entertainment Weekly tomorrow for your very first look at Sir Ben Kingsley as Mazer Rackham! I can’t wait for you guys to see him!
In just seven days, we will see the trailer!
Steve Weintraub of Collider got to talk to Sir Ben Kingsley about his role as the Mandarin in Iron Man 3 and his role as Mazer Rackham in Ender’s Game. And while it’s certainly not confirmation, it’s interesting that he refers to Ender’s Game as “a very exciting franchise“!
What do you think? Is he hinting about more Enderverse movies to come? Which direction do you want the storyline to go? Kelly and I talk about this on Episode 11 of EnderCast so be sure to give that a listen!
Source: Collider
Episode 11 of EnderCast is now available for you guys to listen to! Kelly and I discuss Asa mentioning the mind game, dismissing rumors of Ender’s Shadow being blended into the film, and what we think is a better comparison for Ender’s Game when it comes to other sci-fi phenomenons.
Listen to the episode here or find us on iTunes! (and if you do and enjoy us, kindly give us a rating!)
And before any of you start wondering, yes, I know the images are from EverQuest. I used to play a long time ago in a Norrath far, far away.
Here’s another interview Asa Butterfield did while in Vegas for CinemaCon done by PopSugarTV.
Asa mentioned again what an honor it was to be cast as Ender, mentioning the dedicated fanbase the story has built up over the years. “The story’s become such a cult almost, it’s got such a big following. It’s like a family and for me and the cast to become a part of that, it’s special.”
Since Asa’s last film before Ender’s Game was the CGI-heavy film Hugo, he was asked if that made it any easier doing a movie that involved so much green screen.
“Working against green screens, it’s still different than working against a live person. You just have to have a really strong imagination and Gavin and all the effects people showed us what you call “pre-vis”. So we had and idea of what it was going to look like so that let us play against where everything was in the space.”
The fans’ number one concern is of course how true to the book the movie will be and while we’re all anticipating a lot of changes in the film adaptation, Asa insists that the message will remain intact, “After watching the film you’ll still get the same message as you would from reading the book.”
So… in other words, I’ll be all teary eyed and have an aching heart at the end? 😉
Source: Pop Sugar TV
Geek Legacy, who put out a request for questions for actor Brandon Soo Hoo back in February, got to interview him and recently published the transcript. The entire interview focused on his involvement with Ender’s Game and fans eager to hear any news about the film get to hear a few interesting tidbits.
A fan of the book for the last five years since an old friend lent him her copy, Soo Hoo says that one of favorite parts of the book include the mind game. He insisted that director Gavin Hood took a lot of care to keep accurate to the book, “Though, due to the PG-13 rating, some of the more graphic content was toned down.”
He also mentions Ender’s dreams during their rigorous schedule on Eros.
GL: What scene(s) from the movie are you most excited for us all to see?
B: The dream sequence scenes and battle room scenes are both highly anticipated. Both are going to be filled with dazzling special effects, so I’m looking forward to see how those came out.
When asked what he’s looking forward to the most in the coming months, he admits that while he really wants to go to Comic Con, he’s really just excited to finally see the film.
As fellow book fans, I’m sure we can all relate to that!
To read the full interview, head over to Geek Legacy.