According to
THE CALGARY SUN, the Chris Nolan-helmed flick
INCEPTION has a budget of $200 million!
So much for doing something "smaller" after THE DARK KNIGHT.
Described as "A contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind," Nolan wrote the original screenplay and is currently shooting the sci-fi action flick that's set for a July 2010 release.
Here's more from the SUN...
Leonardo DiCaprio is Alberta bound.
A Sun source confirmed the Hollywood star will be in the province this November to shoot scenes for his new movie, Inception.
While the psychological sci-fi thriller is filming in five different countries, a significant portion of the $200-million movie will be shot in Kananaskis.
"It's not going to be just a two-day shoot," said the source.
"It's not just some CBC mini-series. It's pretty substantial.
"These guys are going to spend more money before lunchtime than most (networks) will spend on a series. It's as big a movie as has ever been shot here."
DiCaprio headlines the film's star-studded cast, which also features Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard, Canadian actress Ellen Page and legendary British actor Michael Caine.
Director Christopher Nolan -- who helmed last year's record-breaking Batman blockbuster, The Dark Knight -- has already been to Calgary twice to look at possible locations. Nolan scouted nearby foothills and mountainous areas by helicopter and is said to have chosen Fortress Mountain as the main Alberta location.
Looking forward to this one! Anyway...
For the full story, visit THE CALGARY SUN. (Thanks to "Mike L." for the heads up!)
