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Saturday, April 22, 2017

'Sand Castle' Buzz: Netflix Watchers Have Spoken




Sand Castle, which philly.com calls "an engaging, gripping fact-based drama" is now available on Netflix. And while IGN wished we would have seen more of Captain Syverson..

"One of the most intriguing characters whose surface is only ever scratched is Captain Syverson (Henry Cavill), a member of the Special Forces group with which Harper and his squad are staying."

moviegoers are really liking it!

Here are some of the comments we came across.











Overnight Nicholas Hoult shared some of the funny moments on set..



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And the following interviews with screenwriter Chris Roessner are all worth a read.






More to come!

Friday, April 21, 2017

'Sand Castle' Out On Netflix: Share Your Reviews!


Premiere day is here!

Sand Castle is out on Netflix and we want to hear what you think, so share your reviews.

So far everyone is really liking Henry's performance..








For those of you who plan to watch Sand Castle this weekend, here's a Twitter party you may want to join.



Congratulations to everyone involved in this project, especially Captain Syverson!

Thursday, April 20, 2017

New 'Sand Castle' Clip: Premieres Tomorrow On Netflix



It's almost time!

Sand Castle premieres on Netflix tomorrow, and a new teaser has hit the web. It features a skeptical Captain Syverson, listening to Matt Ocre (Nicholas Hoult) and Sergeant Baker's (Logan Marshall-Green) ideas on how to approach their mission.

Just a few more hours until we can see Henry's latest film.

Oh, and about that Southern accent..

"The cast, predominantly Brits putting on Yank accents, are superb."

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

New 'Sand Castle' Clip, Director's Behind The Scenes Glimpse




As Friday gets closer, the promotion for Sand Castle has kicked into high gear. Today we got a new glimpse at the film via IndieWire. And below are some excellent articles and interviews that detail the film's road to the big screen, mainly in the words of screenwriter Chris Roessner.












Director Fernando Coimbra, has also been sharing some behind the scenes moments and even a bit of the music we'll hear in Sand Castle.




 Much more to come!

Monday, April 17, 2017

'Sand Castle' On Telegraph's List Of "Best New Films On Netflix"


Sand Castle hits Netflix this Friday, and as we count down to its release the buzz for the film keeps growing!

This past weekend The Telegraph included Sand Castle on its list of Best New Films On Netflix this month.

"In a nutshell: Based on true events, this Iraq War drama started out on 2012's Hollywood “Black List” of brilliant but unmade screenplays (along with Oscar-winners including Arrival and Whiplash). Now a Netflix Original, it stars Skins’ Nicholas Hoult as a young machine gunner whose peacable mission – repairing a broken water system in a rural village – soon takes a turn for the worse."


Last week Netflix released a first clip from the film, that features Henry giving a southern welcome to his fellow soldiers as they arrive for their next mission during the Iraq war.

It really gave fans a glimpse at his performance as a Special Forces Captain in the U.S. military.

Just a few more days to go until we get to see the rest!

A shout out to Rebecca for letting us know about the article.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Henry Flexing His Southern Accent In New 'Sand Castle' Clip


We're a little bit more than a week away from the global release of Sand Castle on Netflix. And today IGN posted this exclusive clip featuring the very Southern Special Forces Captain Syverson, giving a pep talk to an arriving unit. WATCH.


Written by Iraq War veteran Chris Roessner, the film will premiere on Netflix April 21st.

READ IGN'S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR FERNANDO COIMBRA.

More to come.



Sunday, April 2, 2017

'Mission: Impossible 6' Update, 'Sand Castle' Out This Month!

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Now that Henry has wrapped Nomis, his focus will shift to Mission: Impossible 6. Pre-production for the film is underway, and this week director Christopher McQuarrie shared a look at Simon Pegg as he prepares to return to his role as Benji in the series. As expected, it appears some of the filming will take place at Pinewood Studios outside of London where some of Rogue Nation was shot.

When McQuarrie invited Henry to join the next mission, his photo was from New Zealand. Other confirmed locations include Paris and India. Mumbai served as a background for scenes in Ghost Protocol.

Filming is expected to run from April 8th/10th through at least September, but there is no word on when Henry will be shooting his scenes. Look for updates as we get them.

In the meantime, Sand Castle is almost here!

Image: Netflix

The war drama will premiere on Netflix on Friday, April 21st. Just like with Nomis and M:I6, we don't know much about Henry's role in the film. But that only makes us more excited to find out all about Captain Syverson.

Less than three weeks to go!

Thursday, March 2, 2017

'Sand Castle' Trailer Is Out, Premieres On Netflix April 21




We've been waiting MONTHS for a first look at Henry in Sand Castle, and the trailer has finally arrived. And you're going to get a kick of the very southern Captain Syverson.


Official press release:

Netflix debuts the trailer for the feature film Sand Castle starring Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road), Henry Cavill (Man of Steel), and Logan Marshall-Green (Spider-Man: Homecoming). From a powerful and personal script by screenwriter Chris Roessner who was inspired by his experiences in Iraq, the film is an honest and candid depiction of the Second Gulf War told through the eyes of a group of American soldiers on the front lines.

Sand Castle is the second feature film from acclaimed Brazilian director Fernando Coimbra (A Wolf at the Door), who also directed episodes from Season One of the Netflix global-hit series "Narcos."

The film also stars Glen Powell (Hidden Figures), Beau Knapp (The Nice Guys), and Neil Brown Jr. (Straight Outta Compton).




Sand Castle premieres on Netflix on April 21, 2017.


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Synopsis:

Set in Iraq in 2003, Sand Castle follows a group of American soldiers in the early days of the second Gulf War. Bearing witness to the heat and the horror is the inexperienced Private Matt Ocre (Nicholas Hoult), who together with several fellow soldiers is ordered to the outskirts of Baqubah to repair a water pumping station damaged by U.S. bombs. But as Ocre discovers, in an atmosphere where resentment and anger fester, trying to win the hearts and minds of the locals is a task fraught with danger. It’s here, in the streets, squares and schools that he discovers the true cost of war.

The Netflix original film is directed by Fernando Coimbra and written by Chris Roessner. Justin Nappi of Treehouse Pictures and Ben Pugh of 42 produced.

So what do you guys think of Henry as Captain Syverson?.. the countdown to Sand Castle is on!

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Sand Castle Out April 14, Henry Describes Captain Syverson


It's been an exciting week, with Henry announcing he's about to start filming Nomis in Winnipeg, Canada later this month.

And for the first time, he's also sharing how he went about creating Captain Syverson in Sand Castle, giving details on how he prepared to play the seasoned military man.

Henry's interview is part of an in-depth article about the movie in Total Film, that also gives a Netflix release date of April 14. Check it out below!






A huge thanks to @SergioEES and @FiftyShadesAS for the scans.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Total Film: "Superman Goes To War"



"Superman goes to War.."

That's one flashy headline that immediately caught the attention of DC fans excited about the Justice League feature included in the new issue of Total Film. But as @DCComicsUnited pointed out, when the magazine mentioned Supes, they meant Henry in Sand Castle!

The issue is out Friday, so we'll update the post when we get a first look. In the meantime, Henry's manager has shown her support for Captain Syverson on social media.


 Sand Castle is out on Netflix this spring.


UPDATE: @SergioEES has shared with us the article that includes new quotes from Henry and a release date of April 14. Just hit the pics below!




Tuesday, January 31, 2017

New 'Sand Castle' Set Pic: Captain Syverson Coming To Life

Henry and Nicholas Hoult on the set of 'Sand Castle.'


The Netflix promotion for Sand Castle has begun in the UK, and Flavour magazine has a fab new pic from the Jordan set of the film on their post. You can tell Henry is really owning his U.S. special forces role as Captain Syverson!

Last week Netflix began rolling out the photos and synopsis, as it prepares for the worldwide release of Sand Castle this spring. While promoting Batman v Superman Henry talked to Peter Travers about his character, and how it compares to Supes:

"He's a good ol' boy from the south, big beard, you know.. makes fun of people most of the time. So he's pretty different from Supes, but there's still that hero quality to the guy."


What do you guys think?

Someone is ready to smash it!

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

'Sand Castle' Title Art, Running Time, Rating & Full Synopsis


A day after Netflix released new 'Sand Castle' photos, the film is now listed on its site. The upcoming release post, gives us a first look at the title art and comes with a brief synopsis:

After the invasion of Iraq in 2003, a reluctant soldier's platoon is dispatched on a dangerous mission to repair a hostile village's water system.

The listing also reveals Sand Castle's running time as 1 hour and 52 minutes and its rating as TV-MA.

Here's the full official synopsis:

Set in Iraq in 2003, Sand Castle follows a group of American soldiers in the early days of the second Gulf War. Bearing witness to the heat and the horror is the inexperienced Private Matt Ocre (Nicholas Hoult), who together with several fellow soldiers is ordered to the outskirts of Baqubah to repair a water pumping station damaged by U.S. bombs. But as Ocre discovers, in an atmosphere where resentment and anger fester, trying to win the hearts and minds of the locals is a task fraught with danger. It’s here, in the streets, squares and schools that he discovers the true cost of war.

Sand Castle
 is out sometime this spring. Latest as we get it!

Thanks @Vidumavikte.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

New 'Sand Castle' Pics & Director Interview Ahead Of Release


Netflix has begun its promotion for Sand Castle, that is now reportedly set to be released in the spring. Under The Radar shared these new official photos of Henry as Captain Syverson on the set in Jordan, where Sand Castle was filmed at the end of 2015. See more photos with the rest of the cast and read what screenwriter Chris Roessner had to say. Henry had given fans a preview on social media as he worked on the film, and we're excited to bring you the very latest!

Director Fernando Coimbra also talked to Brazilian media recently about making the film -- You can read his new interview on the site. UPDATE: Our friend and contributor Rebecca, has translated the article/interview (below).

Coimbra mentioned in an earlier interview Henry was "almost unrecognizable."


Brazilian man directs original Netflix movie about War in Iraq


"Sand Castle" is a war film set during the controversial second US invasion of Iraq in 2003.

A full plate for an American filmmaker. But who is at the head of the project, it’s the SΓ£o Paulo director Fernando Coimbra ("The Wolf Behind the Door"), who thus becomes the first Brazilian filmmaker to command an original global release feature on Netflix.

"I was on my own editing when Netflix came to the project, so it was two feelings because I filmed thinking of the cinema screen. At the same time, the world projection of 85 million subscribers that this vehicle provides is incomparable," says Coimbra, the only Brazilian vehicle with prior access to shoot a feature film in Jordan in 2015.

"Although it is the most liberal country in the Middle East, the war was near to us, on the other side of the border. Many jets that bombed Syria left from there. I was making a war movie with the war at my side. It was tense."

But the four months in Jordan - including rehearsals, pre-production and six weeks of filming - did not generate any serious problems. Except for the drastic change for the Brazilian director, who travelled with his wife and two young children.

"On the first working day, she said, ‘’Let's go,’’ the filmmaker jokes. "It's a difficult adaptation, because my children had to go to a school in Arabic and English, but they did not even speak English, even taking a taxi was difficult." I suffered less because I worked with a British team. Similarities between countries, especially in food."

The film, coincidentally, is about points in common between cultures. Nicholas Hoult is an American soldier who enlisted in order to pay for college and only wants to get away from the Iraq War.

But alongside his battalion, he ends up cultivating a sense of morality and compassion in trying to fulfill the mission of repairing a water distribution station that will benefit the population of a village - part of it tries to sabotage the reconstruction.

The script was written by Chris Roessner. He was inspired by his own experience during the Iraq War to create this original story that has famous actors like Henry Cavill ("The Man of Steel") and Logan Marshall-Green ("Prometheus").

"I was interested in this atypical look at war, the perspective of a private soldier who had no idea why he was there. Every story has two sides and there was a certain distance from being an international team," explains the Brazilian, who left "The Wolf Behind the Door" to make some episodes of the first season of "Narcos", also on Netflix.

"Without 'Narcos', my transition to an American war movie would be much more difficult," says Coimbra. "The series gave me maturity and security to become confident on the set. Although 'Sand Castle' looks great, it's a small movie. It had no bigger structure than Narcos, which is huge, a monster in terms of production."

Although several Brazilian directors went through bad experiences in their Hollywood premieres, Coimbra says that his passage was "quite positive".

"You are hired to inject your aesthetic vision," reveals the director, who has already started filming for the second season of "Outcast", series from the same creator of "The Walking Dead", and returns to Brazil for the suspense "The Hanged Ones.” "It was an apprenticeship to get to the end and maintain your vision, learnt to sell my ideas constantly. I had a lot of freedom and no imposition from the producers or from Netflix."

Finally, this new picture was included in Empire magazine's preview of Sand Castle. Much more to come.

Images: Netflix

UPDATE: We've added the Empire magazine HQ pic and article via @SergioEES (thank you).  



UPDATE #2: Full HQ pic shared by Empire.


See Sand Castle's title art, synopsis, and official running time.

Thanks so much to Rebecca for her translation, and to @Vidumavikte and @HenryCavill_HCF for the links.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Ion Cinema: 'Sand Castle' Among Most Anticipated Foreign Films


 Image: Henry Cavill 

2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Henry and his fans. Not only do we get to see the return of Superman in Justice League (November 17), we also get to watch Henry's portrayal of a special forces captain in Sand Castle (the screenwriter says people will be very surprised at the performance he delivers). Ion Cinema is among the film's fans..


As we  wait for official word on a release date, Ion Cinema speculates Sand Castle could first hit the festival circuit:

2017 promises to be a major festival year for Netflix (considering War Machine and Okja should also be ready), so we assume Sand Castle may be poised for competition before a theatrical and streaming release. Cannes may be unlikely, but Coimbra could be a major contender at TIFF’s Platform or Venice.

That sounds good to us.. though if that's the case we better clear our schedule, because it will be around the same time as the promotion for Justice League.

Exciting times ahead!

Friday, December 23, 2016

"Get Ready For Something Different" Sand Castle Screenwriter On Henry


As we get closer to 2017, the anticipation for Henry's Sand Castle appearance keeps growing. Earlier this month director Fernando Coimbra spoke about working with Captain Syversonand the experience of filming the Iraq war drama in Jordan. Now screenwriter Chris Roessner has shared a bit more with HCO on Henry's character:

I don’t want to give too much away. His character reveal is so exciting that I’d hate to rob the audience of that. What I will say, is that Syverson is a Special Forces team leader who exists as a character foil to our main platoon. Syverson’s business is war. He is not ‘passing through’ so to speak, like some of the other characters. There is no talk of ‘going home’ or what dreams lie ahead for him. Iraq is where he belongs, he’s been there a while, and he takes the job very seriously. One assumes that after the film ends Syverson would be shipped off somewhere else... Afghanistan, Somalia, etc. to solve the same problems. He is smart, tough, the embodiment of human potential operating at its fullest.

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How did Henry Cavill get cast for the role of Captain Syverson?

I know I speak for the Sand Castle team when I say we were all overjoyed to hear Henry wanted to play Syverson. I’d known that his brother was/is a Royal Marine and I’d heard through the grapevine that Henry takes portraying the military very seriously. Obviously, that serious attitude was shared by all of us. No one was interested in being cartoonish, or displaying chest-beating masculinity without nuance. Henry had the same outlook and that made it a perfect fit. He felt the responsibility that we all felt and we were lucky to have him.


What was it about him that made Henry a good match for the role?

Certainly, what I mentioned above. Beyond that, on a surface level, he sure as hell looked the part. I mean the guy is Superman. You’ve seen the films. He’s in ridiculous shape. And these Special Forces soldiers I know, when they aren’t on missions they’re working out. That’s the lifestyle and the body type follows. So that was clear. Then Henry shows up in Jordan and on, like, Day 1 the guy shaves his head. Now, I’ll echo what our director Fernando has said which is that Henry is virtually unrecognizable. That’s true. 
Secondly, I’d say that it’s usually the case that actors who take a role ‘against type’ do so carefully, thoughtfully, and passionately. Henry is a busy man, deservedly so, and taking the time to do our film showed a real commitment to something different. I mean, let’s be clear, there is no monetary incentive for anyone to make a war film independently. You have to be in it for the right reasons, for the story, to push yourself beyond your comfort level, to grow. Henry had that attitude and I think people will be very surprised at the performance he delivers. Get ready for something different.


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Any funny or interesting stories about Henry's time on the film?

Quite a few. My favorite is from the cast dinner, right before production. So, the whole cast is having a banquet style dinner at a nice restaurant in Amman. Henry’s seated across from me, we’d just met and hadn’t really spoken much, so I was expecting it to be a bit awkward. But the total opposite was true. We started speaking about our families, where we’re from, our upbringing, etc. It was refreshing. Now, to put it in context, I’m from the Rust Belt and the South in the U.S. I don’t get star struck by movie stars, but I do get star struck by good human beings with good values. Henry was that guy from word one. Grounded and decent. We talked a bit about our parents, the hours passed, the dinner was over, and I realized we didn’t mention the movie once. It was great.


You can read the rest of Roessner's interview over at HCO. The film is expected to be released by Netflix in 2017, but no date has been given. We'll keep you posted.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

"He's Almost Unrecognizable" Sand Castle Director On Henry


Omelete had the opportunity to interview Sand Castle director Fernando Coimbra, who talks about making the film and working with Henry. Thanks to our reader Carol (TheCralmeida), we're sharing the Q&A which was originally in Portuguese. The translation is a little rough (we paraphrased/edited a bit), but hopefully you get the gist of it.  

Shot in Jordan over six weeks, Sand Castle is undergoing the finishing touches in post-production. It shows Coimbra's vision of the Iraq war. He tells Omelette that while filming it, he learned about American military ethics, and says the movie draws parallels to what is happening in Brazil today.

The plot is set in Iraq in 2003. After the successful first ground invasion of Baghdad, a platoon of American soldiers is sent to Baquba, in the Diyala province, to repair the city's water system, damaged during the U.S. intervention in that country. The mission, which seemed simple, turns out to be a nightmare. Coimbra, who directed episodes of Narcos for Netflix, reunites with the streaming service, which bought the rights to Sand Castle when it was already in post-production.

In the following interview, Coimbra explains his approach to the reality of Iraq and the military procedures of America around the world.

How was the experience of shooting in Jordan in English, leading a multi-national cast and dealing with the thorny issue of the occupation of Iraq?

Fernando Coimbra: It was a great experience. Part of my decision to make this film came from the will to live that experience. Overall, I think it was amazing. Of course it came with its difficulties, especially after taking my family to live in the Middle East for nearly four months. Working with a multinational cast is always a very rich experience. In Narcos, I had the luxury of working with great talent in Latin America, while in Sand Castle I could work with super talented actors from the UK, United States, Egypt, Iran and Palestine. I also worked with Iraqi extras. I made sure to have real Iraqis in the film. I think it was very important for the final result, to have both American military advisers giving their point of view, as well as getting the perspective of the Jordanians and Iraqis. And that's what the film suggests, to look at both sides equally.

How was it working with Nicholas Hoult and Henry Cavill?

Coimbra: Could not have been better. Nick Hoult was already involved in the project before me. As the protagonist, he wanted to go deep with this story and this character. We had a very strong and intense collaboration. Cavill, since he read the script wanted to make the film, and this was a key factor. Even though he's involved in a multi-million dollar franchise with Superman, he wanted to do this independent film, which shows a very different side of him. We changed his look completely. He is almost unrecognizable. Cavill is a very simple and humble guy. And very easy to work with.

How did you approach the military intervention of the U.S. around the world?

Coimbra: The film is not at Americanist vision. The view of the war I deliver is not one of heroes, of glory and great deeds. The film is seen from the perspective of the soldier as an individual to show how, throughout the war, it will become more absurd and meaningless to him. And the concepts of freedom and democracy that he brought from the U.S. change once he meets Iraqi civilians and has the opportunity to have a minimum exchange with them.

What did the film teach you about military ethics?

Coimbra: There are two military ethics. There is the low-level one, trying to be as correct as possible (which is not always the case) and then there is a high-ranking one, where the real interests of war (economic and geopolitical) reside. What they sell to the soldiers is the idea that these will bring freedom and democracy to a country that lives under an oppressive regime.What is behind it, is the destabilization of the country and the delivery of its economy to international private corporations. What happened in this war, is that most of the soldiers returned home with a title in the head (?) because their motives did not match the real motivations of the war. Studying it, I began to better understand what is happening in Brazil now. It is the same process of interventionism, but without war, just like what happened in Egypt. The Obama administration has enhanced the interventionist policy in order to spend less money on the war machine and have the same result.

How are your Brazilian projects? Is there anything else on Netflix to come?

Coimbra: The only thing coming up for me on Netflix is Sand Castle (..).

Sand Castle will make its debut in 2017, though no date has been set.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

'Sand Castle' Post-Production: Composer Revealed

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As we wait to find out how Captain Syverson ended up with that nasty gash on his face, we have an update on the Sand Castle music front!

The Film Music Reporter has revealed that composer Adam Peters will be in charge of the score for the film that's expected to premiere on Netflix.


The publication points out that Peters was part of the team in charge of the Snowden soundtrack.





We're still waiting on an official release date for Sand Castle, which is now projected to be released in 2017. 

Monday, August 1, 2016

Production Company Shares 'Sand Castle' Set Pic



August is kicking off with lots of exciting news and pics. Today Treehouse Pictures updated their site, and their Facebook cover is now a pic of producer Justin Nappi on the set of Sand Castle last year.

Last we heard, the film was about to be bought by Netflix at the Cannes film festival with a release set for later this year.

Treehouse Pictures only has this description on their site so far:

Credits include: SAND CASTLE (currently in post-production), directed by Fernando Coimbra and starring Nicholas Hoult and Henry Cavill.

We're expecting promotion to ramp up in the next few months, so stay tuned.

UPDATE: And it looks like it's coming sooner than we thought!




In the meantime, watch Henry describe his character as he talked to Peter Travers during the Batman v Superman promotion (at about 8:05).


We can't wait to meet you, Captain Syverson!

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Netflix In Talks To Buy Sand Castle, WB Reorganizing After BvS

Image: Matt Sinnreich

Today we got an exciting update on Henry's next movie, Sand Castle.

Deadline is reporting that Netflix is ready to buy the film for a cool $13 million at Cannes.

Sand Castle is now in post-production and is expected to be released later this year.

Read more at Deadline.


There is also news on the Warner Bros./DC Entertainment front.


Variety, Deadline, and THR say there is a restructuring underway at the executive level, following the mixed reception to Batman v Superman. Click the links to read more.


UPDATE 5/18: Just a day after the news broke on the shakeup at Warner Bros, Geoff Johns gave the press an idea of where the next DC films could be headed. According to Vulture, he kept mentioning "hope and optimism," and focused on Supes. READ HIS NEW INTERVIEW.

Latest as we get it!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Henry Talks To Peter Travers About Supes, Captain Syverson, More!


Henry's interview with Peter Travers for Man of Steel was pretty awesome, and this time around it's even better.


In his fun sit-down for Batman v Superman, he talks about the importance of having an upgraded Super suit:

"To feel powerful you must be able to pee."



And their chat goes all the way back to Henry's days on the Tudors: "That was fun," and his first time on the big screen in The Count of Monte Cristo.

For the first time he also describes his character of Captain Syverson in Sand Castle:

"He's a good ol' boy from the south, big beard, you know.. makes fun of people most of the time. So he's pretty different from Supes, but there's still that hero quality to the guy."  



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Finally, for the second time Peter strikes out in getting Henry to sing. *But* he does get him to tell him about a favorite tune of his. 

This interview is definitely a must watch!