Cinemacon 2015: Fox unveils first looks at The Martian and The Revenant

Fox's presentation at Cinemcon today kicked off with some heavy beats from DJ Enferno and a dance performance from The Academy of Villains, all set to the PEANUTS theme song, waking up the audience a bit before diving into their 2015 slate. Lots of films were shown, but there were definitely some true standouts, most notably Alejandro González Iñárritu's THE REVERENT and Ridley Scott's THE MARTIAN. Both films impressed well above all others, leaving the audience with plenty to be excited for this fall. Additionally, I included some impressions of other new looks from Fox's presentation, so scan below to check 'em out.

 

THE REVENANT:

Based on the novel by Michael Punke, THE REVENANT stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, a frontiersman/fur trader who is mauled by a bear during an expedition and then abandoned by the two men assigned to watch over him; Tom Hardy's John Fitzgerals and Will Poulter's Jim Bridger. Based on the true life account of the real Hugh Glass, the novel is an amazing and intricate journey of survival and revenge that sets a tone and atmosphere that puts you right in the middle of the wilderness and into a very dangerous and uncharted world. Having just finished reading the book a few weeks ago, watching the teaser today was like watching the pages come to life. Capturing the raw beauty and peril of nature, Iñárritu has thus far assembled a film that takes you right into the heart of the story.

DiCaprio, bearded and decked out in fur, looking as rugged as one would expect, is seen fighting for his life in various situations, from fending off attacks from local Indian tribes to simply navigating the untamed environment, we see shots that capture the light and world unlike any film we've seen before. There's a rich density to the surroundings, as if you're seeing the scope of the environment as if you're really there, the light refecting it that looks completely natural, which makes sense as they are shooting using ONLY natural light.

Many of the shots feel similar to Iñárritu's POV style of shooting with BIRDMAN, but it works wonderfully and takes you right there. There's a number of quiet, steady shots, and a bundle of great action moments, including one where DiCaprio shoots a man out of a tree and another off of his horse. It sounds simple, but the way these moments are composed feel so organic and real that it's hard to describe in words. The teaser builds with a kind of breathless pulse that puts you right into the race to survive, already displaying a smart and engaging marketing angle. Seeing is truly believing and with this bit of footage it looks like we are in for a hell of a treat this December and it looks like Iñárritu will be standing on an Oscar stage again in 2016, possibly flanked by his lead, DiCaprio.

Note: I highly recommend reading the book to get a real feel for the material. It's a short, but powerful read and short of spoilers for the film, it will likely only serve to enhance the film experience as it looks like the really put the page on the screen.

 

 

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Sad to hear that filming is not actually over...

Great article, thanks kat.

I see Johnny Depp has a new movie where he completely transforms/ is getting buzz (Benedict is in it too) it's called Black Mass. Just seems like no matter how much buzz leo gets there's always another actor who ends up getting the awards. An actor who has been in crappy films and then all of a sudden has a break out role. Or his co star gets the Oscar. (Better not be Tom Hardy) Year after year, same deal.

That's why when these people predict Leo will get the Oscar, I just can't get my hopes up because every performance these last few years there's always tweets where people say they predict Leo will win and we know how that went.

However, if the film performs well and if Leo gets great reviews when the film comes out atleast we can say that Leo is still on a roll career wise. That'll be fantastic on its own.

I know how you feel fash, I think every Leo fan feels the same. It's really disappoiting,   not because of Leo's acting off course, but because this situations seem to happen year after year. I know it's TOO early to predict anything, get excited, or angry, (we never know)...  but I can totally understand your point. 

 

And yeah, your last sentence is absolutely right. 

 

However, if the film performs well and if Leo gets great reviews when the film comes out atleast we can say that Leo is still on a roll career wise.

 

 

Just seems like no matter how much buzz leo gets there's always another actor who ends up getting the awards. An actor who has been in crappy films and then all of a sudden has a break out role. Or his co star gets the Oscar. (Better not be Tom Hardy) Year after year, same deal.

That's why when these people predict Leo will get the Oscar, I just can't get my hopes up because every performance these last few years there's always tweets where people say they predict Leo will win and we know how that went.

 

 

FashionDream-you took words out of my mouth !!!!!! that`s really UNFAIR & sooooo disappointing & depressing & that`s why I`ve totally lost my respect for Oscars & to be honest I don`t care about awards anymore  :anger: 

 

However, if the film performs well and if Leo gets great reviews when the film comes out atleast we can say that Leo is still on a roll career wise. That'll be fantastic on its own.

that`s right,honey   

 

Leo likes & deserves to win an Oscar but he really doesn`t need it coz HE HAS IT ALL!!!!!!!!!

 

anyways,THANKSSSS dear Oxford 4 da great tweets & comments   I think Revenant  is going to be another success for our amazing Leo   

also,BIG THANKS 2 da wonderful Leo fans who shared latest updates  

too early for oscar prediction 

but looks like another boxoffice hit for Leo 

Some sightings from Cali 
 

mads @MadiMalott · 17h 17 hours ago
Attention please!
Today while on vacation, my father saw Leonardo DiCaprio at the pool.
I was not there.
Continue scrolling.

Emily Rose Guerra ‏@EmilyroseGuerra 19h19 hours ago
When Leonardo DiCaprio comes into #INO #108 .. JUST HAPPENS TO BE THE DAY SHIFT.

Elma Avakian ‏@eeelms Apr 24
Soo Leonardo dicaprio went to the in n out in SB today and Ani met him so jealous
1 retweet 2 favorites

 

 

thanks for the sights, kat.

Very cute pic of Leo as Arthur Rimbaud.

 

Sighting of Leo shopping in Carmel on Saturday

CB @christopherlmao

· 13h 13 hours ago

When Leonardo Dicaprio shops at ur store lmao

Calibi

Tks for vid & news regarding Revenant filming : )

Not the news I was hoping to find , but hopefully not too many weeks of filming yet to go (Y)

Kat

Tks for various Leo/Twitter sightings , as well as, Revenant screening article

Noticed that in one of the tweets he had been seen at Santa Barbara INO , so that fits with yesterday's Carmel sighting

Barbie

Tks for Leo/Rimbaud pix ; new to me

Hearing about Leo in Carmel reminded me immediately of the summer of 2011, when he was there with Blake and visiting Clint.

Then of course there's the rumour that Clint and Leo are potentially going to be involved in a Richard Jewell film. Is the visit related to that... who knows.

But of course 2011 wasn't the only time he was there(based specifically on our awareness of his visits, he obviously could have been there at other times without our knowledge), he was also spotted there in 2012 with Erin. Was that visit related to Clint that time, no clue.

However, doesn't neccesarily have to be. Not only does Carmel seem like a beautiful, relaxing area, but it seems more low key than LA, less paps and media spies.

Thanks for the sighting.

Sighting of Leo in Santa Cruz, Ca today

Cameron Marks ‏@cameronmarkssc · 6m6 minutes ago

This is what star struck looks like? Thank u Leonardo Dicaprio for stopping by today .... http://fb.me/211pvOHhc

How awesome would it be if all these people who post about sighting Leo would also post a pic of him.

^For real though Another sighting! "crusty"

Papi @issaksantoss · 3h 3 hours ago
Wtf Leonardo Dicaprio just came into my work!!!

Papi @issaksantoss · 3h 3 hours ago
His girlfriend is soooo fuckin hot wtf

Brentford ‏@brentshkiez 2h2 hours ago
@issaksantoss he's dating Rihanna ?://

Papi
‏@issaksantoss
@brentshkiez well he was with a hot ass blonde model okay?!

Brentford ‏@brentshkiez 2h2 hours ago
@issaksantoss that's so hot :-/ was he looking good? (No homo)

Papi ‏@issaksantoss 2h2 hours ago
@brentshkiez yeah but he was wearing some crusty as sandles but his fit was casual, and he looked like he wasn't trying to stand out

benny ‏@jeennyy95 1h1 hour ago
@issaksantoss is this real, because if so I'm soooo jealous, I'm in love with him!!!!

Papi
‏@issaksantoss
@jeennyy95 yeah I swear haha I even talked to him he asked me where the bathroom was at

Papi ‏@issaksantoss 1h1 hour ago
@jeennyy95 I wanted to take a picture with him but he talked over me

 

 

 And Kelly  

Kat

Tks for another sighting of Leo from this weekend

Fash

Yes, it would be great if someone had gotten a pix of Leo, I'm just hoping that before he resumes filming we'll get some new pix (Y)

I didn't actually watch the vid where Hardy talked about filming, did he mention when they are scheduled to film again??

thanks ox and kat for the sightings.

Thanks for the sightings gyus !