"As Matthew Vaughn heads off to direct "X-Men 3," he has abandoned his plans to remake "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." - sort of. Vaughn is still working with writer John Hodge on a spy project for Warner, but he has persuaded the studio to develop it as an original screenplay, and not as an "U.N.C.L.E." redo..." (full details)
Disney has tapped scribe Cristi Limm to write an untitled romantic comedy from her own pitch about a woman who dreads Valentine's Day. Limm's pitch was based on a concept by Joe Farrell. Previously, Limm wrote Warner spec script "Maid of Dishonor" and "The Kindness of Strangers" for Paramount..." (full details)
"Aussie singer Holly Valance and "Sin City" killer Devon Aoki have secured roles in the film version of computer-game :D.O.A.". Directed by Corey Yuen, "DOA" tells of of an all-female kick-boxing squad trying to guard their employer. Natasshia Malthe ["Elektra"] is also rumoured to have landed a role in the film..." (full details)
Thanks to 'KC'.
