The Illusionist News

2006

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Director Neil Burger's screen adaptation of Steven Millhauser's short story 'Eisenheim the Illusionist'. Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is a magician in early 1900's Vienna, who falls in love with a woman well above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a Crown Prince, Eisenheim uses his powers to win her back and .. Read more

Starring	Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell
Director	Neil Burger
Genres	Drama, Romance, Thriller

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The Illusionist
- 26 Feb 2007
Fans of The Prestige will want to compare and contrast The Illusionist, another mystery thriller set in the world of magic at the tail end of the nineteenth century. Edward Norton stars as the great Eisenheim, an illusionist whose acclaim reaches the court of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) is sufficiently amused to invite him to perform at the castle, but becomes resentful when the entertainer catches the eye of the Prince's betrothed, Duchess Sophie van... Read more
Norton to Hulk up for new role
- 16 Apr 2007
New reports state that Edward Norton, star of recent magical drama The Illusionist, is set to reprise the role of Bruce Banner in an upcoming Incredible Hulk film. Norton, who made a name for himself in Hollywood in films such as American History X and Fight Club, alongside Brad Pitt, will take up the Hulk mantle from Eric Bana. Bana, who starred as the Hulk in Ang Lee's version of the Marvel comic adaptation, has since starred in a string of movies including Troy, Munich and the soon to be... Read more
Justin Timberlake joins The Love Guru
- 23 Aug 2007
Chart-topping smooth mover Justin Timberlake is to star in a new movie with Mike Myers and Jessica Alba, it has been confirmed. The singer, who regularly wows audiences with his music, is set to continue his acting career in The Love Guru, a comedy about a man raised by spiritual leaders who journeys to America and becomes a relationship therapist. Myers, who will play the guru, attempts to help a professional hockey player sort out his marriage. Timberlake is to star as a team-mate named... Read more
Ghost Rider fails to overtake Hot Fuzz
- 07 Mar 2007
Comic book adaptation Ghost Rider failed to overtake Hot Fuzz to the top of the UK box office this week, trailing behind at number two. The movie, which sees Nicolas Cage as a stunt biker who sells his soul to the devil, generated £1.85 million in its first week of release, followed by The Number 23, an occult thriller starring Jim Carrey. Debuting at number five was The Illusionist, set in Vienna at the turn of the century. It features Edward Norton as a magician who sets out to ensnare... Read more
Spend January with a good movie
- 08 Jan 2007
Those who may have a considerably lighter wallet after Christmas have a wide choice of new movies to choose from if they want to save money and stay in. Thrillers abound with the release of The Illusionist, a mystery set in Vienna at the turn of the century, starring Edward Norton as a magician who tries to ensnare a young woman named Sophie, played by Jessica Biel. Next up is The Night Listener, about a radio show host who becomes embroiled with a mysterious and shadowy young fan. The film... Read more