Arthur, The Premiere

Yesterday saw the European premiere at The O2 in London of Russell Brand's new film, Arthur. Now, Warner Bros. has sent over some footage from the event as well as two new featurettes.

‘Meet Arthur’

‘Cast of Arthur’

In this fresh new look at a classic story, Russell Brand reinvents the role of loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny and best friend Hobson (Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble.

Kind-hearted, fun-loving, and utterly without purpose, Arthur spends every day in the heedless pursuit of amusement. But when his unpredictable public image threatens the staid reputation of the family foundation, Bach Worldwide, he is given an ultimatum: marry the beautiful but decidedly unlovable Susan Johnson (Jennifer Garner), an ambitious corporate exec who can keep him in line, or say goodbye to his billion-dollar inheritance and the only way of life he knows.

It’s a deal Arthur would be inclined to take…if he hadn’t just fallen for Naomi (Greta Gerwig), a New York City tour guide who shares his idealism and spontaneity. The independent Naomi sees Arthur not only for who he is, but for who he could be, and finally gives him a reason to take charge of his own life.

All he needs to do is stand up for what he wants. But at what cost?

With some unconventional help from Hobson—the one person who always believed he could do anything—Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and learn what it means to become a man.

Directed by Jason Winer (TV’s “Modern Family”), the romantic comedy “Arthur” also stars Luis Guzmán as Arthur’s driver, Bitterman, always up for an adventure; and Nick Nolte as Susan’s fearsome father, Burt, who will do whatever it takes to make his little girl happy.

Arthur hits UK cinemas ON FRIDAY

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Arthur featurettes, the poster and a competition

Warner Bros. has just released two new featurettes along with the news that you can win a pair of tickets to see the film at the European premiere by entering the competion on the Arthur Movie UK Facebook page. You can also see an exclusive video introduction by Russell Brand on the same page.

Meet Arthur

Cast of Arthur

In this fresh new look at a classic story, Russell Brand reinvents the role of loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny and best friend Hobson (Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble.

Kind-hearted, fun-loving, and utterly without purpose, Arthur spends every day in the heedless pursuit of amusement. But when his unpredictable public image threatens the staid reputation of the family foundation, Bach Worldwide, he is given an ultimatum: marry the beautiful but decidedly unlovable Susan Johnson (Jennifer Garner), an ambitious corporate exec who can keep him in line, or say goodbye to his billion-dollar inheritance and the only way of life he knows.

It’s a deal Arthur would be inclined to take…if he hadn’t just fallen for Naomi (Greta Gerwig), a New York City tour guide who shares his idealism and spontaneity. The independent Naomi sees Arthur not only for who he is, but for who he could be, and finally gives him a reason to take charge of his own life.

All he needs to do is stand up for what he wants. But at what cost?

With some unconventional help from Hobson—the one person who always believed he could do anything—Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and learn what it means to become a man.

Directed by Jason Winer (TV’s “Modern Family”), the romantic comedy “Arthur” also stars Luis Guzmán as Arthur’s driver, Bitterman, always up for an adventure; and Nick Nolte as Susan’s fearsome father, Burt, who will do whatever it takes to make his little girl happy.

Arthur will be hitting UK cinemas April 22, 2011.

see even more of Arthur

Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Now Arthur faces his biggest challenge - choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi (Greta Gerwig), the only woman he has ever loved.

With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and finally learn what it means to become a man, in this re-imagining of the classic romantic comedy.

In Cinemas April 22, 2011

New trailer for Arthur

Warner Bros has now released a new trailer for the remake of Arthur. If you have been following this blog then you will already know what my view of this film is and it's not good.

Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Now Arthur faces his biggest challenge - choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi (Greta Gerwig), the only woman he has ever loved.

With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and finally learn what it means to become a man, in this re-imagining of the classic romantic comedy.

In Cinemas April 22, 2011

Another view of Arthur

After trailers, posters and images, Warner Bros has now released another image from the remake. I, personally, worry about how much of a disaster this film could be for the studio. He does seem to have some sort of good track record for making money for films even if the critics hate them.

Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Now Arthur faces his biggest challenge - choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi (Greta Gerwig), the only woman he has ever loved.

With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and finally learn what it means to become a man, in this re-imagining of the classic romantic comedy.

In Cinemas April 22, 2011

Arthur has a poster

Arthur, the remake, now has a poster! A short while ago I found that HeyUguys posted up the US poster but now the UK one has appeared via facebook.

You can compare it to the original. The thing that strikes me is they seem to be using the same font (or something very similar) apart from the "drunken a"

Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Now Arthur faces his biggest challenge - choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi (Greta Gerwig), the only woman he has ever loved.

With Naomi’s inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and finally learn what it means to become a man, in this re-imagining of the classic romantic comedy.

In Cinemas April 22, 2011

Arthur - The trailer

Warner Bros has now released the UK trailer for the upcoming remake of Arthur with Russell Brand in the title role. The original had some of the best drunk acting ever as you can see in the original trailer (see below the remakes one)

If you missed the original, 1981, version then here is that trailer so you can compare the differences.

Hard-drinking partying billionaire Arthur is set to marry a rich woman he doesn't love and continue his irresponsible childish ways, but his life is changed when he falls for a gorgeous tour guide and aspiring children's book author Naomi.

In Cinemas April 22, 2011

Arthur, the remake

I first caught this sometime last week and thought WHY? The original, 1981, version with Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and John Gielgud. Then it just gets "better" with Russell Brand, Greta Gerwig and Helen Mirren playing the three main characters.

There have been some images released, below, that shows the film is quite similar to the original and hopefully it won't be a travesty of the original.

Hard-drinking partying billionaire Arthur is set to marry a rich woman he doesn't love and continue his irresponsible childish ways, but his life is changed when he falls for a gorgeous tour guide and aspiring children's book author Naomi.

Photo Credit: Barry Wetcher