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Screenwriter Dan McDermott wrote the original script for ''Eagle Eye'' based on an original idea by [[Steven Spielberg]]. The studio [[DreamWorks]] then bought McDermott's script and set up the project to potentially be directed by Spielberg. When the director became busy with ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'', he dropped out of the project. Director [[D.J. Caruso]], who directed the 1996 TV series ''[[High Incident]]'' under Spielberg's executive production, replaced the director in helming ''Eagle Eye''. However, Spielberg |
Screenwriter Dan McDermott wrote the original script for ''Eagle Eye'' based on an original idea by [[Steven Spielberg]]. The studio [[DreamWorks]] then bought McDermott's script and set up the project to potentially be directed by Spielberg. When the director became busy with ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'', he dropped out of the project. Director [[D.J. Caruso]], who directed the 1996 TV series ''[[High Incident]]'' under Spielberg's executive production, replaced the director in helming ''Eagle Eye''. However, Spielberg remains [[executive producer]].<ref>[http://imdb.com/title/tt1059786/fullcredits Eagle Eye (2008) - Full cast and crew<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In June 2007, actor [[Shia LaBeouf]], who was involved in Spielberg's and Caruso's 2007 film ''[[Disturbia]]'' and ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'', re-joined the director and executive producer to star as the lead in ''Eagle Eye''. McDermott's script was rewritten by screenwriters John Glenn, Travis Wright and Hillary Seitz in preparation for production.<ref name=duo>{{cite news | author=Michael Fleming | coauthors=Pamela McClintock | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967613.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title='Disturbia' duo set for 'Eagle Eye' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-06-25]] | accessdate=2007-11-13 }}</ref> Filming began on [[November 6]] [[2007]] <ref>{{cite news | author=Nellie Andreeva | coauthors=Borys Kit | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ife647aa3f09848617a57d0ad911d18b3 | title=For most part, the shows go on | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2007-11-06]] | accessdate=2007-11-13 }}</ref> and wrapped in February 2008.<ref name=HR2/> The film's [[visual effects]] are being created by [[Sony Pictures Imageworks]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ie4014cd99a43c45eb9d280d73cb9236d | title=G-Force' is with Imageworks | author=Carolyn Giardina | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | publisher=[[Nielsen Company|The Nielsen Company]] | date=[[2008-07-01]] | accessdate=2008-07-01 }}</ref> On August 13, the film was rated PG-13 by the [[MPAA]] for intense sequences of action violence and language. |
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The story was originally conceived in [[1996]], Caruso said by the time the film came to fruition 12 years later, "the technology had finally caught up to the storytelling. ... Everybody has a [[BlackBerry]] or an [[iPhone]] on their [[belt]], and we think we're constantly being tracked. It's less [[science fiction]] than when Steven (Spielberg) conceived it."<ref name="EW Fall Preview">Vary, Adam B. "Fall Movie Summer Preview, September: Eagle Eye." ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Iss. #1007/1008, August 22/29, 2008, pg.52.</ref> Caruso wanted to bring a gritty, [[1970s]]-era sensibility to the film. Accordingly, a key chase scene in a high-tech package-processing hub on [[conveyor belt|conveyor belts]] was shot without the use of [[computer-generated imagery]]. "It was like [[Chutes and Ladders]] for adults. It was pretty dangerous, and a lot of fun.<ref name="EW Fall Preview" /> While filming the scene, Monaghan suffered a welt after a [[cable]] brushed her [[neck]] and Caruso hit his head on a protruding [[bolt]], requiring [[stitch|stitches]].<ref name="EW Fall Preview" /> |
The story was originally conceived in [[1996]], Caruso said by the time the film came to fruition 12 years later, "the technology had finally caught up to the storytelling. ... Everybody has a [[BlackBerry]] or an [[iPhone]] on their [[belt]], and we think we're constantly being tracked. It's less [[science fiction]] than when Steven (Spielberg) conceived it."<ref name="EW Fall Preview">Vary, Adam B. "Fall Movie Summer Preview, September: Eagle Eye." ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Iss. #1007/1008, August 22/29, 2008, pg.52.</ref> Caruso wanted to bring a gritty, [[1970s]]-era sensibility to the film. Accordingly, a key chase scene in a high-tech package-processing hub on [[conveyor belt|conveyor belts]] was shot without the use of [[computer-generated imagery]]. "It was like [[Chutes and Ladders]] for adults. It was pretty dangerous, and a lot of fun.<ref name="EW Fall Preview" /> While filming the scene, Monaghan suffered a welt after a [[cable]] brushed her [[neck]] and Caruso hit his head on a protruding [[bolt]], requiring [[stitch|stitches]].<ref name="EW Fall Preview" /> |
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Revision as of 19:31, 25 September 2008
| Eagle Eye | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D.J. Caruso |
| Written by | Dan McDermott John Glenn Travis Wright Hillary Seitz |
| Produced by | Steven Spielberg Alex Kurtzman Roberto Orci Pat Crowley Ed McDonnell |
| Starring | Shia LaBeouf Michelle Monaghan Rosario Dawson Billy Bob Thornton Michael Chiklis Cameron Boyce |
| Cinematography | Dariusz Wolski |
| Edited by | Jim Page |
| Music by | Brian Tyler |
| Distributed by | DreamWorks Pictures |
Release dates | Australia: September 25, 2008 North America: September 26, 2008 United Kingdom: October 17, 2008 |
Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $105 million |
Eagle Eye is a 2008 action/thriller film directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan. The two portray a slacker and a single mother, respectively, both of whom are framed as terrorists and are coerced into carrying out the terrorist cell's plot. The film has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA and is released in regular 35mm theatres and IMAX theatres.
Plot
Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) returns home after the mysterious death of his successful twin brother. He and a single mother, Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan), find out that they have been framed as terrorists, and they are threatened into becoming members of a cell tasked to assassinate a politician.
Cast
- Shia LaBeouf as Jerome "Jerry" Shaw: a young man who is framed as a terrorist and vows to clear his name with the FBI's help
- Michelle Monaghan as Rachel Holloman: a mother who is also framed as a terrorist and vows to clear her name with her companions
- Rosario Dawson as a government agent who is tracking down the terrorist cell[1]
- Billy Bob Thornton as Thomas Morgan: the patriotic leader of a homeland security team tracking down the cell[2]
- Anthony Mackie as a hot-shot soldier[3]
- Cameron Boyce as Sam
- Ethan Embry as Toby Grant[4]
- Michael Chiklis as the United States Secretary of Defense[5]
Production
Screenwriter Dan McDermott wrote the original script for Eagle Eye based on an original idea by Steven Spielberg. The studio DreamWorks then bought McDermott's script and set up the project to potentially be directed by Spielberg. When the director became busy with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, he dropped out of the project. Director D.J. Caruso, who directed the 1996 TV series High Incident under Spielberg's executive production, replaced the director in helming Eagle Eye. However, Spielberg remains executive producer.[6] In June 2007, actor Shia LaBeouf, who was involved in Spielberg's and Caruso's 2007 film Disturbia and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, re-joined the director and executive producer to star as the lead in Eagle Eye. McDermott's script was rewritten by screenwriters John Glenn, Travis Wright and Hillary Seitz in preparation for production.[7] Filming began on November 6 2007 [8] and wrapped in February 2008.[5] The film's visual effects are being created by Sony Pictures Imageworks.[9] On August 13, the film was rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of action violence and language.
The story was originally conceived in 1996, Caruso said by the time the film came to fruition 12 years later, "the technology had finally caught up to the storytelling. ... Everybody has a BlackBerry or an iPhone on their belt, and we think we're constantly being tracked. It's less science fiction than when Steven (Spielberg) conceived it."[10] Caruso wanted to bring a gritty, 1970s-era sensibility to the film. Accordingly, a key chase scene in a high-tech package-processing hub on conveyor belts was shot without the use of computer-generated imagery. "It was like Chutes and Ladders for adults. It was pretty dangerous, and a lot of fun.[10] While filming the scene, Monaghan suffered a welt after a cable brushed her neck and Caruso hit his head on a protruding bolt, requiring stitches.[10]
Music
The music to Eagle Eye was written by composer Brian Tyler, who recorded the score with an 88-piece ensemble of the Hollywood Studio Symphony at the Sony Scoring Stage. The session was interrupted by the Chino Hills earthquake on July 29, 2008 - and a recording of the quake hitting the scoring stage is online.[11]
Promotion
The official movie website features an ARG type of gameplay system to promote the movie. The voice previewed behind the phone in multiple trailers contacts you, placing you in unique experiences. This has been called the Eagle Eye Freefall Experience.
Mobile Game
A Mobile game based based on the movie was developed and published by Magmic Games. It was released for Blackberry, Windows Mobile, BREW and J2ME devices prior to the movies launch in early September.[12]
References
- ^ Michael Fleming (2007-08-13). "Rosario Dawson joining 'Eagle Eye'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Tatiana Siegel (2007-11-07). "Billy Bob Thornton spies 'Eagle Eye'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Carly Mayberry (2007-11-08). "DreamWorks trains 'Eagle Eye' on Thornton". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Clint Morris (2007-11-21). "Embry joins Eagle Eye". Moviehole. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Carly Mayberry and Borys Kit (2008-01-08). "'Eagle' lands Chiklis in cabinet post". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Eagle Eye (2008) - Full cast and crew
- ^ Michael Fleming (2007-06-25). "'Disturbia' duo set for 'Eagle Eye'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Nellie Andreeva (2007-11-06). "For most part, the shows go on". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Carolyn Giardina (2008-07-01). "G-Force' is with Imageworks". The Hollywood Reporter. The Nielsen Company. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Vary, Adam B. "Fall Movie Summer Preview, September: Eagle Eye." Entertainment Weekly, Iss. #1007/1008, August 22/29, 2008, pg.52.
- ^ Dan Goldwasser (2008-09-11). "Brian Tyler scores Eagle Eye". ScoringSessions.com. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Eagle Eye: The Game".