Song of Kali: "Screenwriter Lucas Sussman will adapt Dan Simmons' novel Song of Kali for Darren Aronofsky's New Regency-based Protozoa Pictures. Aronofsky and Eric Watson will produce the film, which follows an American poet who travels with his Indian wife and their baby to Calcutta..." (more info). The Interpreter: "The United Nations probably will allow director Sydney Pollack to make a feature film on its premises. The movie is to star Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn. Kidman would play a Kenyan-born U.N. interpreter who overhears an assassination plot, becomes a target herself and helps stop the killing of an African leader addressing the U.N. General Assembly.
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has given permission in principle and that the conclusion of "The Interpreter" was consistent "with U.N. values." ..." (more info). Walk On: "Singer and Newlyweds star Jessica Simpson will make her feature film debut in Walk On, an ensemble baseball biopic to be directed by Walter Hill. Keith Carradine, Sophie B. Hawkins and Donal Logue are also in talks to join the cast.Variety says the independently financed production is scheduled to begin next year on locations in New Mexico and Texas..." (more info).
Alexander: New pictures from the sets in Thaïland are up on 2bangkok.com. Antartica: Liam Neeson is tipped for the second lead role. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason: A pretty cool scoop on the comedy sequel is now up at Coming Soon. Dawn of the Dead: Wet N' Wild Radio indicates a 'scarier' ending is being shot for the remake along with some extra DVD material. DVD News: Specs and artwork is up for Wild Things: Unrated & Cheaper by the Dozen. Envy: A one-sheet for the Ben Stiller/Jack Black comedy is up at Movieweb. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Under a veil of mystery, small optical supply firm Graham Coates Ltd. in the UK has shipped an undisclosed order worth a "significant" sum to the makers according to HPANA. A casting call for Bulgarian Seeker Victor Krum is up at Harry Potters Page and they're after a real Bulgarian. Kingdom of Heaven: Danish actor Ulrich Thomsen has joined the cast of the Ridley Scott film. King Kong: "E! News Daily" interviewed Naomi Watts and director Peter Jackson at the BAFTA/LA luncheon on Saturday, and Watts confirmed she is set to star. Resident Evil: Afterlife: Cinepop indicates that Milla Jovavich is already signed on for "Resident Evil: Afterlife" which is to be released in 2006 as long as "Apocalypse" does well.
Smoker: Richard Linklater is in negotiations to direct this Paramount feature. Natalie Portman remains attached. Starship Troopers 2: A pretty great new TV spot is up at the official site. Supergirl: A new live-action movie based on Supergirl? See Superman V for details. The Passion of the Christ: Mel Gibson's film rated R for Sequences of Graphic Violence. Transformers: IGN FilmForce reports that according to producer Don Murphy - "three studios are discussing a deal as we speak. We hope to conclude a deal within the next month".
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