Synopses & Reviews
The official moviebook tie-in to the third installment of the blockbuster supernatural adventure series coming August 2008 from Universal Pictures.The blockbuster global franchise that has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide takes a startling new direction as the action shifts to the Orient with this new installment. Brendan Fraser returns as Rick O'Connell and is joined by newcomer Luke Ford as his reckless, excitement-craving son, Alex, in an all-new adventure that will lead father and son from the forbidden tombs of China and high into the Himalayas. In a landscape neither has explored, Rick and Alex will confront a seemingly unstoppable evil born of an ancientand vengefulcurse, and the trademark thrills and visually spectacular action of the Mummy series will be redefined for a new generation.
Cast:
Brendan Fraser (Crash, The Mummy Returns, The Mummy)
Jet Li (Fearless, Unleashed)
Maria Bello (Flicka, A History of Violence)
Michelle Yeoh (Memoirs of a Geisha; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)
Josh Hannah (The Mummy Returns, Sliding Doors, Four Weddings and a Funeral)
Isabella Leong (Isabella)
Luke Ford (The Junction Boys
Filmmakers:
Director: Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, xXx: State of the Union)
Producers: Sean Daniel (Alfie, The Scorpion King, The Mummy Returns)
Bob Ducsay (Van Helsing, The Mummy Returns, The Mummy)
Stephen Sommers (When Worlds Collide, Van Helsing, The Mummy Returns, The Mummy)
Production Designer: Nigel Phelps (Troy, The Island, Pearl Harbor, Alien: Resurrection)
Synopsis
With more than 300 illustrations, this spectacular, full-color visual companion reveals how a movie of gigantic scope and complexity is made—especially one shot in modern-day China and Montreal with sets to replicate 200 b.c. China and 1946 Shanghai and London. Director Rob Cohens introduction offers a fascinating glimpse into the moviemaking process as he describes how he worked with the producers, screenwriters, crew, and cast to prepare the movie for production.
Additional sections cover the remarkable sets, action sequences, creatures, and costumes, all highlighted by photographs, storyboards, drawings, and commentary from the films cast and crew, especially production designer Nigel Phelps. This is a must-have volume for all movie buffs.
About the Author
Rob Cohen combines nearly three decades of motion-picture experience, as an executive, a producer, and one of Americas most versatile and successful directors (The Fast and the Furious, xXx, The Rat Pack, Dragon—The Bruce Lee Story). Born in New York, he graduated from Harvard University magna cum laude with a degree in anthropology. He lives in Malibu, California.