"Tom Hanks plans to direct and appear in a film based on the life, and subsequent rise to fame, of the world's first rock 'n' roll star Bill Hailey. He's most famous for the classic Rock Around The Clock, but Tom's biopic will take up the story just as the fame and record deals start to take off. Despite this being his project, Tom says that his role in the film will only be a small part..." (full details)
"Crossroads Films has optioned the memoir "All Souls: A Family Story From Southie," Michael McDonald's account of growing up in the Irish projects of South Boston in the 1970s. The project is being developed in association with Ron Shelton, who also will direct..." (full details)
"Rowan Atkinson has teamed up with Simon McBurney, the actor-director behind innovative legit troupe Theatre de Complicite, to develop "Bean 2," which is likely to shoot later this year. The troupe has a reputation for groundbreaking physical theater that combines highbrow themes with comedic elements..." (full details)
Thanks to 'KC'
