"Armyan Bernstein's Beacon Communications has set up "Random Acts of Kindness" as a potential starring vehicle for Ashton Kutcher. "Random Acts" is based on a screenplay by Joshua Safran and centers on a suicidal young man rescued by a reclusive novelist who inspires him to find his way in life. Kutcher recently completed the Beacon production "A Lot Like Love," which British helmer Nigel Cole is directing"... (full details)
"David Arquette and Emmy-nominated Kristin Davis have snagged roles in Robert Rodriguez's "The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3-D." The story tells the tale about a 10-year-old outcast shunned by classmates and forced to spend summer vacation alone. With his two imaginary friend he goes on a mission to prove that dreams can become reality. Arquette and Davis play the boy's parents..." (full details)
"Jack Warden, George Segal, Ossie Davis and Rip Torn are heading into "Retirement" for director Charlie Picerni. Billy Burke also has been cast in the indie feature being produced by Corner Stone Pictures. The comedy revolves around four grumpy old men who must go on a road trip to prevent one of their daughters from marrying the wrong guy. Shooting is scheduled to begin shooting in February in Florida's South Beach, New Orleans and Las Vegas..." (full details)
"Peter Sarsgaard has been set to star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx in "Jarhead," the Sam Mendes-directed adaptation of Anthony Swofford's Gulf War memoir for Universal Pictures. Production on the William Broyles-scripted film begins today..." (full details) Thanks to 'KC'.
