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Genre :
Biography, Drama, MusicRelease Date :
TBA 2010Director :
Floria SigismondiStarring :
Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Scout Taylor-Compton, Alia Shawkat, Tatum O'Neal, Brett Cullen, Stella Maeve, Hannah Marks
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'The Runaways' Among 2010 Sundance Non-Competition Line-Up
December 04, 2009 02:12:20On Thursday, December 3, Sundance Institute has announced movies which are included on the non-competition line-up of the 26th Sundance Film Festival. Among the list, there are "The Runaways", a biopic starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart, and "The Killer Inside Me" that has Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba as part of the cast. Both movies are enlisted in Premieres category.
Non-competitive categories usually focus on bigger-budget films with well-known stars and a distributor already in place. However, organizers of this year's festival have added a new section, called Next, which is dedicated to extremely low-budget movies that cost under $500,000.
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Dakota Fanning Gets a Dad in 'The Runaways'
July 08, 2009 04:07:22"The Runaways" has been busy with its filming in Los Angeles, but casting news for the biopic keeps streaming in. The Hollywood Reporter has come up with the story that Taylor Kitsch's on-screen father in NBC drama series "Friday Night Lights", Brett Cullen, will be sharing screen with one of the leading actresses, Dakota Fanning.
The 52-year-old has been tapped to carry out the alcoholic father of The Runaways' member, Cherie Currie which will be starred by Fanning. The man behind Barton Blaze character in "Ghost Rider" is expected to draw his character's traits from the story of Currie's father, whom the band's lead vocalist documented in her addiction memoir "Neon Angel".
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Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning Spotted on 'The Runaways' Set
July 03, 2009 09:07:45Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning are currently involved in the principal photography of "The Runaways", portraying their rock 'n' roll characters, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie. On Wednesday, July 1, the two leading actresses were spotted jumping on a car and kicking over a garbage can on the set during the shooting.
Both of the starlets were dressed in the full '80s gear. Black-haired Stewart was seen sporting leather pants and her co-star Fanning was captured wearing platform boots. This is the first time Fanning was spotted as Currie. The set photos posted below are outed by Just Jared and were taken from the movie's Los Angeles set Wednesday, July 1.
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Two More Joining Kristen Stewart in 'The Runaways'
June 30, 2009 04:06:05Following the addition of Scout Taylor-Compton, two more actresses are said to be joining the cast of "The Runaways". Latino Review broke the news of Alia Shawkat's casting, whereas Life & Style came out with the story that Tatum O'Neal has been tapped to star in the biopic movie.
Shawkat who plays acerbic teenager Maeby Funke in FOX's comedy series "Arrested Development" reportedly will be playing a character named Robin. Latino Review describes Robin as an 18-year-old tall and slender bass player who is the oldest and most feminine of the band, hinting further that the character may have been created in essence of the band's original Micki Steele.
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Scout Taylor-Compton to Be Kristen Stewart's Co-Star in 'The Runaways'
June 25, 2009 12:06:46Scout Taylor-Compton will team up with Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning in "The Runaways". The actress, who is best known for her role as Laurie Strode in "Halloween", has announced the news on her official MySpace page, writing "hey guys! I have some pretty exciting news! I have recently been filming my ass off on my newest project 'The Runaways'!!"
Scout also informed the role which she will portray in the movie project. "So far the process has been amazing, I am so lucky and honored to be able to portray the guitar icon Lita Ford! I will keep everyone up to date with news, etc.! Scout<3," she said via her blog.
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Kristen Stewart's Possible Joan Jett Look for 'The Runaways'
June 12, 2009 11:06:30How Kristen Stewart will look like when portraying Joan Jett in "The Runaways" could have been teased through a paparazzi shot of the actress found via Jezebel. The "Twilight" star has been captured transforming her Bella look into being '70s rocker Joan by sporting a jet black hairdo.
In the biopic, 19-year-old Stewart has been set to carry out the role of Joan, who is the singer and guitarist of the 1970s all-girl rockband named The Runaways. She will be sharing screen with Dakota Fanning who will play Cherie Currie, Stella Maeve who is touted to star as Sandy West, and Alessandra Torresani who will portray Lita Ford.
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Michael Shannon to Join Kristen Stewart in 'The Runaways'
June 01, 2009 03:06:40Michael Shannon could be joining forces with "Twilight" beauty Kristen Stewart in "The Runaways". The actor who earned his first Academy Award nomination for his role in "Revolutionary Road" reportedly is in talks for one of the lead roles in the biopic movie project.
Specific details of his potential character are yet to be disclosed. Furthermore, The Hollywood Reporter noted that scheduling will play an important part for the joining of Shannon since he is still mulling several other offers. If he indeed signs in, the actor who has been tapped to star in "Jonah Hex" is likely to share screen with Stewart as well as Dakota Fanning.
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Dakota Fanning to Join Kristen Stewart in 'The Runaways'
March 05, 2009 02:03:59Moving on from her clairvoyant character in "Push", Dakota Fanning may be seen as a female rocker for her next movie project. The 15-year-old actress has been reported to be in final negotiation to star as the '70s all-female hard rock band's lead vocalist, Cheri Currie, in "The Runaways".
If she indeed joins the cast ensemble, she will share screen with "Twilight" actress, Kristen Stewart, who was tapped earlier to play Currie's fellow band member, Joan Jett. Fanning is currently in the same age of Currie when she made her debut as the lead singer of the band that delivered hit songs, such as "Cherry Bomb".
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Kristen Stewart on Her Excitement and Preparation for 'The Runaways'
January 29, 2009 11:01:21Kristen Stewart has going on about her excitement and preparation for her starring role in "The Runaways". Talking to MTV at Sundance, the 18-year-old actress enthusiastically bursts out, "I'm, like, vibrating. I'm just so excited about that movie," adding, "I'm really, exceedingly, more excited than normal."
Set to portray rock musician Joan Jett in the rock 'n' roll biopic of Jett's 1970s all-girl band, the Bella Swan of "Twilight" further reveals that she's been working hard on picking up old guitar riffs for the role. She, in addition, gushes that she has got the chance to hang out with the "I Love Rock N' Roll" hit maker, saying "Yeah, I spent New Year's with her. I spent, like hours, just talking to her. It's been great."
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Kristen Stewart Talks 'The Runaways' Project
December 19, 2008 03:12:29Touted to portray legendary rocker Joan Jett in "The Runaways", Kristen Stewart revealed several details of the upcoming rock 'n' roll biopic. In an interview with Empire, the star of "Twilight" expresses her excitement of being able to talk about the project, saying, "It's so exciting that I can even talk about it now, because I haven't been allowed to for a really long time."
On the movie itself, she gushed that it will follow the '70s all-girl band, The Runaways, from the time it was formed to the break-up. "It's about the forming and death of this band [The Runaways], and it launched Joan Jett's career and she became the icon for females in rock and roll," she shared. "It's an absolutely insane concept for me to even think that I'm going to play her, but apparently I got the job so I'm going to give it all I've got."
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'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart to Be One of 'The Runaways'
December 03, 2008 04:12:00Kristen Stewart will shed off her girl-in-love image in "Twilight" by portraying a legendary rocker in "The Runaways". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 18-year-old has landed a part in the rock 'n' roll biopic of the 1970s all-girl band, portraying rock guitarist/singer Joan Jett.
Since Stewart still has commitments with two "Twilight" sequels, including "New Moon", it is said that the production of "Runaways" which is aimed for 2009 start will work a schedule around them. Beside taking the role of Jett, THR also reported that the "Into the Wild" actress will reprise her role as Bella in "New Moon", which is expected to shoot sometime in first-quarter 2009.
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Reader's Reviews
ok well kristan sorry but u r bella swan to me an u have jus made it big an ive personally been a big fan since ur lifetime movie speak u did a wonderful job an u can tell that was a difficult role to play but it would b hard to pla a rape victim but ur great an anythin u make turns to gol du r a great actress an i cnt wait to see u n new moon in november 2009!ur gonna rock that shit up!
posted by lydia b on Jan 03, 2009i am excited for the release of this movie, kristen stewart has been my hero since "panic room" and joan jett, well she is amazing and another female hero! im so glad that kristen stewart is playing this role. she is sure to be amazing!!
posted by kristenismynametoo on Jan 11, 2009
shit i hate twilight
posted by bad4u on Feb 07, 2009It's so hard to find anything on this production.
posted by Dirk Diggler on Mar 22, 2009
kristen's hair grows back. She's dedicated to her career. ITS SUPPOSED TO LOOK THAT WAY FOR HER PART!
posted by bereal on Jun 14, 2009i still think kirsten's hair looks gay. she has to STILL film the twilight saga too, so what is she gonna do?
posted by LuverXOXO on Jun 14, 2009
I think this movie is gonna be awesome ! I totally idolise joan jett and I think kristen is a totally cool choice to play her. I'm so excited !!!!!!!!!!
posted by Jed jaymes on Jun 17, 2009I just recently discovered The Runaways and I think they're awesome and really talented. Too bad like many talented artists, they are only getting recognized many years later. But better late than never. I'm so glad Kristen Stewert is in it. I think she can play a really cool rocker chick. Can't wait for the movie!
posted by buffykat on Jun 18, 2009
Wonder why they're filming this-doesnt really sound interesting to me
posted by K925 on Jun 19, 2009..i just hope to god Dakota's enough to counterbalance kristen's HORRIBLE acting..
posted by ...liz... on Jun 20, 2009muito bom!!
posted by ph on Jul 04, 2009FKNfGq
posted by Rmmumztd on Jul 15, 2009i think kristan and a good bella i've seen some of her other work and she acts the same she can not act in some movies theres roles that just dont fit her i think she need acting lessons and that ahe also looks kinda fake rob patterisin is noot the hottest man alive and to be honset hiz kinda ugly and was a nobody till now dnt confuse edward cullen with him sum of you are letting go to your head hiz just not that hot hiz like a 6 i love twlight i love it very much i am i a huge fan of the movie/books there great so i m not a twlight hater also robbert is a player if i was kristan i would keep our relationship on a proffesional level
posted by train\'s moving on Jul 24, 2009ROBBERT IS NOT HT KRISTAN IS A BAD ACTOR THEY PLAYED GOOD ON TWLIGHT BUT OTHER THAN THAT THEY SUCK LOVE THE MOVIE
posted by train\'s moving on Jul 24, 2009ROBBERT IS A UGLY GUY NOT HOT PLZ SUM ONE TAKE HIZ AWARD BACK
posted by T on Jul 24, 2009so fuckin good
posted by 1#joey on Jul 26, 2009I am a Kristen Stewart fan. She is so awsomeness. Anyways, I think she is a great Bella Swan in twilight(Love Twilight So Much)But that doesnt mean she cant be a good Joan Jett aswell. Anyways. Kristen is an awsome actress, and she rocks :) Cant wait to see new moon in November, so excited =] x.
posted by Caity on Aug 03, 2009i love you kristen
posted by krist on Aug 07, 2009i love you kristen for ever.........
posted by krist on Aug 07, 2009i am your favorite fan
posted by krist on Aug 07, 2009:]
posted by Unknown:] on Aug 23, 2009I am not sure on this one...I am anxious. I am actually a runaways fan and not a fuckin bella swan fan. I want to see if they do ok.
posted by lucky on Aug 29, 2009Okay, well, this is one of my favorite bands, however, I would think Dakota Fanning is WAYY to young to be a good Cheri Currie, though Cheri was about 16 or 17 when the band started, and Dakota is only 15. I'm also not really impressed with their selection for Lita Ford.. And I don't see anyone cast for Jackie Fox.
posted by LenaDangerously on Aug 30, 2009DUDE HOW IS SHE SUPPOESED TO GROW HER HAIR THAT FAST. SHE LOOKS HEDIOUS WITH HER HAIR SHORT AND IT MAKES HER FACE LOOK FAT, SHES STUPID.
posted by LINDA on Sep 06, 2009Kristian is pretty, but that hair fucked her up
posted by unknown on Sep 06, 2009i have been a runaways fan since i was born my moms been playing them and j jett since i can remember. i think doing a movie about them is an excellent idea. also for all of you who are saying how horrible kristens hair is for this movie, your dumb. thats what joan looks like its her signature hair cut, and she looks alot like joan so back the fuck off hair grows back. and dekota as cherie is a great match as well shes young but so was cherie when she hit it big.
posted by spim on Sep 28, 2009I'm excited for this movie, but not for kristen Stewart, I don't like her acting AT ALL she's just so emotionless.. Dakota Fanning, however, I'm excited to see. As for this movie in general, I think it will be interesting.
posted by meh. on Oct 19, 2009Kirsten Stewart sucks as an actress and Dakota Fanning is pretty good. I would prefer to see someone else play Bella in New Moon. As for this movie I think that every actress has that one movie they are terrific in. Maybe this movie will the that for K Stewart. Who knows.
posted by mto on Nov 21, 2009