The Kingdom News

The Kingdom Los Angeles Premiere Packed with Big Names

September 18, 2007 05:09:53

Handfuls of notable Hollywood figures ignited massive excitement from fans and moviegoers alike when they blended together nicely to attend the L.A. premiere for Peter Berg's "The Kingdom" on Monday night (September 17).

Taking place at Mann Village Theater in Westwood, Los Angeles, the special occasion marked the gathering of the film's cast members consisting of Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Chris Cooper, Jeremy Piven, Kyle Chandler, and Minka Kelly. Big portion of attention inevitably went to Garner as the lead female, who looked dazzling in her long, red dress.

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Official Kingdom Site Updated, New Stills Posted

August 22, 2007 03:08:40

In the wait for "The Kingdom" to hit theaters next month, Universal Pictures has delightfully brought up some new features on the official site for the action thriller as well as new stills for all fans to feast their eyes on.

Apart from those usually found in most sites, like buddy icons and screensavers plus pictures and trailers, the features include:

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Awful Tragedy Hit "The Kingdom" Set

August 15, 2006 12:08:18

A terrible incident occurred Saturday, August 12 on the set of Universal's "The Kingdom." An assistant propmaster named Nick Papac experienced a car crash while driving a motorized cart along a closed section of the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway in Mesa, Arizona, resulting in the death of the 25-year-old man.

Based on the reports about the tragedy, the crash happened when Papac's vehicle accidentally collided with an SUV carrying director Peter Berg, and so caused the guy being thrown from his vehicle and experienced severe head injuries. He then was immediately airlifted to a local hospital, but was pronounced dead a few hours later.

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Jeremy Piven Summoned to "The Kingdom"

August 09, 2006 03:08:53

"The Kingdom" gets one more talent to be included in its cast list. "Cupid" star Jeremy Piven has given his agreement to fill the role of an American diplomat in Saudi Arabia who assists an elite team of U.S. government agents sent to the Middle East, Variety has reported.

Doing so, Piven therefore is the latest actor to join the project after Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, plus Jason Bateman. The man previously was seen playing Daryl Sabara's father in "Keeping Up with the Steins" and has already wrapped up "Smokin' Aces" for Universal Pictures.

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Jason Bateman to Go Into "The Kingdom"

May 11, 2006 04:05:47

As for Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, and Chris Cooper they have all signed on to star in the forthcoming drama thriller "The Kingdom". Meanwhile, Jason Bateman has just joined those already on-board cast.

"The Kingdom", which story revolves around a deadly bombing attack that targets Americans working in a Middle Eastern country, and the US government's counterterrorist response, will be directed by Peter Berg and is scheduled for a June start date.

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Jennifer Garner Enters "The Kingdom"

May 08, 2006 09:05:09

Jennifer Garner will probably join Jamie Foxx and Chris Cooper to enter "The Kingdom". The actress reportedly is in talks to star in the drama thriller film.

The story of the flick centers on Foxx's character, who is leading an elite team of counter-terrorism investigators trying to find those responsible for a deadly bombing attack on American workers the Middle East. Once inside the previously off-limits desert kingdom, the Americans engage a local police officer to help in their investigation but end up frustrated by bureaucracy and tradition, and find their lives threatened.

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Jamie Foxx Gets Access to Enter the Kingdom

December 02, 2005 01:12:36

The gate to "The Kingdom" opens widely makes it easy for Jamie Foxx to enter the territory. Thus you will next see him star in the drama thriller which is about to start shooting May next year.

The film actually is based on the idea of Peter Berg, who is set to direct, and Michael Mann, who will serve as a producer. As of the story, "The Kingdom" centers on Foxx's character, who is leading an elite team of counter-terrorism investigators trying to find those responsible for a deadly bombing attack on American workers the Middle East. Once inside the previously off-limits desert kingdom, the Americans engage a local police officer to help in their investigation but end up frustrated by bureaucracy and tradition, and find their lives threatened.

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