The film’s official summary: In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander, Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer.
Ender Wiggin (Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, Ender heads to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.
Check out the first teaser footage for Ender’s Game!
The film’s official summary: In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander, Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer.
Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, Ender heads to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.
The full trailer for Ender’s Game will debut during a Google+ Hangout on Tuesday, May 7 @ 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET.
Asa Butterfield shows off his shiny new award at the 2013 CinemaCon Awards held at the Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace on Thursday night (April 18) in Las Vegas.
The 16-year-old actor was presented with the Rising Star of the Year award.
“This is one of the first films I’ve done where there has been a ton of kids, both extras and main cast. We got on really, really well. We did have a lot of hanging out and we had a great time. Of course, we’re doing a film so we had to be professional,” Asa told Collider of his new film, Ender’s Game.
He added, “We had actors like Harrison Ford and Sir Ben Kingsley on set, so not only did they help us stay in character even when we weren’t filming, they were really inspirational to watch them act, for all of the actors.”
Hailee Steinfeld and Asa Butterfield attend the Lionsgate CinemaCon Press Conference Invitational held at Caesars Palace during the 2013 CinemaCon on Thursday afternoon (April 18) in Las Vegas.
Ender’s Game, opening in November, is set 70 years after a horrific alien war where an unusually gifted child (Butterfield) is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion.
FYI: Hailee is wearing a Kenzo ensemble with Nicholas Kirkwood heels.
The film’s official summary: In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander, Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer.
Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers.
Soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, Ender heads to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.
The 15-year-old actor was just named CinemaCon’s Rising Star of 2013!
Asa will receive the award at this year’s ceremony which will be held next month at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
“With a stunning turn in the title role of Hugo, Butterfield has already proven himself as one to watch in Hollywood,” the convention’s Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser shared in a statement. “In a short time, he has already endured himself to audiences and critics alike with his captivating on-screen performances, and I cannot think of a young actor more deserving to be this year’s CinemaCon Rising Star.”
Later this year, Asa will be seen in Ender’s Game.
Check out your first look at Hailee Steinfeld as Petra in this new still from Ender’s Game.
In the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost.
In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite.
Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.
Ender’s Game opens in theaters on November 1st. Also, check out the four army logos from Battle School below!
