Once Christopher Nolan officially turned the page on The Dark Knight franchise, the world watched closely as he carefully selected his next project. And the choice was Interstellar, a previous Spielberg project scripted by Nolan's brother, Jonathan. The original idea branched from Cal-tech physicist Kip Thorne's proposed notion that crossing through a wormhole in space can lead to time travel. While Steven Spielberg has set his sights on another sci-fi based project, Robopocalypse, Christopher Nolan has apparently taken over Interstellar and re-worked his brother's script. Anyone who pays close attention to Nolan and his work understand the secretive nature at which he goes about his business. The internet has exploded this week with a long-awaited first look at Interstellar, which isn't slated to reach the big-screen until November 7th, 2014. Although it's very much a teaser trailer, it's still worth checking out!
Much like The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan will be using IMAX cameras for filming. And while many theatres across the country have converted from 70mm IMAX film to digital projectors (this number could reportedly be around 2% in 2014), Interstellar very well may be the last IMAX movie shown in theatres on IMAX film projectors. A sad, but true, reality.
Furthermore, Nolan appears to be trying some innovative techniques while filming with IMAX cameras. The image below demonstrates one such use. As you can see, Nolan has strapped this expensive filming equipment to the front of a Learjet in hopes of obtaining some amazing footage. It's a remarkable idea and a groundbreaking endeavor that will hopefully pay off and add wonders to the visual footage surrounding Interstellar.
Finally, taking an in-depth look at the cast and crew for Nolan's latest film, it's interesting to note that the primary cast members have combined to collect an astounding 21 Oscar Nominations for acting (including 4 wins). With Matthew McConaughey set to star in the film and an anticipated Best Actor Nomination looming for his work in 2013's Dallas Buyers Club, that number will most likely climb to 22 shortly. Interstellar boasts an all-star cast made up of McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, John Lithgow, Ellen Burstyn and Michael Caine (who has appeared in 6 straight Nolan films now).
Interstellar also marks the first time since Nolan's lesser-known debut indie feature, Following, that he won't be using cinematographer Wally Pfister. Instead, Nolan has locked up Dutch native Hoyte Van Hoytema, whose credits include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Fighter and 2013's presumed Oscar-contender, Her. With a new eye behind the camera, it will be extremely interesting to see the type of "look" that Interstellar will bring. Despite locking up a new cinematographer, Nolan finds himself re-teaming with his regular composer of choice, the great Hans Zimmer. Zimmer is already on record stating that the score for Interstellar will be different from what we heard in their previous collaborations of The Dark Knight trilogy and Inception. We'll just has to wait and listen.
All of this news surrounding Interstellar leaves only one question remaining ... is it November 7th, 2014 yet?
*** An overwhelming "thank you" is in order for Reel True owner, Greg Rouleau, and his assistance with the facts and development of this story.
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