Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: kongskullislandmovie.com (US), kingkong-dokuro.jp (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer and poster for KONG: SKULL ISLAND, a reimagining of the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (THE KINGS OF SUMMER). In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific -- as beautiful as it is treacherous -- unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.
Click the above to see a huge, high-res image of the KONG: SKULL ISLAND poster. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2016 WARNER BROS.ENTERTAINMENT INC., LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS, LLC AND PATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDKONG: SKULL ISLAND stars Tom Hiddleston (THE AVENGERS, THOR series), Samuel L. Jackson (THE HATEFUL EIGHT, Marvel Cinematic Universe), Oscar winner Brie Larson (ROOM, TRAINWRECK), John Goodman (10 CLOVERFIELD LANE, ARGO) and John C. Reilly (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, STEP BROTHERS). The international ensemble cast also includes Tian Jing (POLICE STORY: LOCKDOWN), Corey Hawkins (STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON), Jason Mitchell (STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON), John Ortiz (STEVE JOBS), Thomas Mann (BEAUTIFUL CREATURES), Shea Whigham (THE WOLF OF WALL STREET), Toby Kebbell (DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES) and Eugene Cordero (THE KINGS OF SUMMER). Vogt-Roberts is directing the film from a screenplay by Max Borenstein (Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA ), John Gatins, Dan Gilroy and Derek Connolly. KONG: SKULL ISLAND is produced by Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni with Mary Parent. The executive producers are Eric McLeod and Alex Garcia. The creative behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Larry Fong (BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE), production designer Stefan Dechant (supervising art director TRUE GRIT, AVATAR), editor Christian Wagner (the FAST & FURIOUS films), and costume designer Mary Vogt (the MEN IN BLACK” films). The team also includes Oscar-winning makeup supervisor Bill Corso (LEMONY SNICKET`S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS,” STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) and supervising stunt coordinator George Cottle (INTERSTELLAR, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES). The legendary Kong is being brought to life by Industrial Light & Magic, with two-time Oscar winner Stephen Rosenbaum (AVATAR, FORREST GUMP) serving as visual effects supervisor. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, KONG: SKULL ISLAND. The film will be released worldwide in 2D, 3D in select theatres, and IMAX beginning March 10, 2017, from Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
About Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures produces and distributes a wide-ranging slate of some 18-22 films each year, employing a business paradigm that mitigates risk while maximizing productivity and capital. Warner Bros. Pictures either fully finances or co-finances the films it produces and maintains worldwide distribution rights. It also monetizes its distribution and marketing operations by distributing films that are totally financed and produced by third parties. 2015 marked the ninth consecutive year Warner Bros. Pictures crossed the $3 billion mark at the global box office with $3.71 billion in worldwide receipts ($1.60 billion domestic, $2.11 billion international). The year was also 15th consecutive frame that both the domestic and international divisions crossed the billion-dollar mark -- a milestone no other studio has achieved.
About Legendary Entertainment
Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property.
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