"Frank Oz ("The Score", "The Stepford Wives") is in negotiations to helm "Horrible Bosses" for New Line Cinema. The studio acquired the spec comedy script by Michael Markowitz last month for Brett Ratner and Jay Stern to produce through their Rat Entertainment shingle. The dark comedy revolves around three friends who decide to team up to murder their unbearable bosses..." (full details)
"Bradley Raymond will direct Toy Story 3, which Walt Disney Pictures is planning for a 2008 theatrical release. Raymond previously helmed direct-to-DVD/video Disney titles The Lion King 1 1/2 and The Hunchback of Notre Dame II. Disney Feature Animation is making the third film without Pixar and basing the next installment on a script by young writer Jared Stern. Stern's new take is expected to advance the "Toy Story" franchise by taking the characters on the road and out of Andy's room..." (full details)
"Jon Avnet has signed on to write and direct Phoenix Pictures' psychosexual thriller "The Understudy." Based on an original screenplay by Andres Heinz, the story concerns a young understudy who walks a fine line between make-believe and insanity. Avnet's directing credits include "Red Corner," "Up Close and Personal" and "Fried Green Tomatoes"..." (full details)
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