Events: "Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures has optioned the film and television rights to the action/sci-fi novel "Events" by David Goleman. Pic deals with similar subject matter as Hurd's pics "Aliens" and "The Terminator" and centers on mankind's struggle with a potentially Earth-ending visitor from a mysterious realm..." (more info).
<strong>Nanny McPhee</strong>: "In what will mark her first movie role in 20 years, Angela Lansbury is in negotiations to star opposite Emma Thompson and Colin Firth in Working Title's "Nanny McPhee" for Universal. Pic, an adaptation of the "Nurse Matilda" books by Christianna Brand, was adapted by Thompson and is being helmed by Kirk Jones ("Waking Ned Devine"). Shooting is skedded to start in April..." (<a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117901099?categoryid=13&cs=1" target="_blank">more info</a>).
<strong>Untitled Dance Project</strong>: "Paramount Pictures is taking a chance on making fun of dance, buying a spec script that spoofs dance movies from Phil Beauman ("Scary Movie") for mid-six figures for Carsey-Werner-Mandebach Films to produce. The untitled project will center on young performers chasing stardom and draw upon Par's extensive library of similar dance pics such as "Fame," "Flashdance," "Footloose," "Grease" and "Saturday Night Fever"..." (<a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117901088?categoryid=13&cs=1" target="_blank">more info</a>).
<strong>Lords of Dogtown</strong>: "Nikki Reed is set to reteam with her "Thirteen" helmer, Catherine Hardwicke, on 'Dogtown' for Columbia Pictures. The project, a fictionalized version of the documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys," is based on a Spin magazine article that explored 1970s skateboarding culture..." (<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000451742" target="_blank">more info</a>).
<strong>Luke Cage</strong>: "John Singleton is in negotiations to develop and direct "Luke Cage" for Columbia Pictures. "Cage" is about a former gang member who is framed for a crime he didn't commit. In prison, he volunteers for a medical experiment that goes awry, giving him superstrength and bulletproof skin..." (<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000451743" target="_blank">more info</a>).
<strong>SoulCalibar</strong>: "Warren Zide's Sony-based Anthem Pictures has acquired the film rights to "SoulCalibur," the popular fighting video game from Namco. The video game story revolves around two warriors who are chosen by Shaolin monks to recover and destroy a powerful sword that has fallen into the hands of an evil prince who plans to use it to open the gates of hell..." (<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000451741" target="_blank">more info</a>).
<strong>Viking Project</strong>: "Walt Disney Pictures is exploring the possibility of striking more pirate booty by resurrecting the vikings. Writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift have sold an untitled viking action-adventure pitch for high-six figures to Disney. The story centers on a washed-up viking legend and his ragtag team of marauders who are forced to go on an epic quest to save the world from evil including sea monsters, giants, Valkyries and beserkers..." (<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000451740" target="_blank">more info</a>).
<strong>Chronicles of Narnia</strong>: An ad in <a href="news04/narnia.jpg" target="_blank">USA Today</a> is online for the CS Lewis adaptation.
<strong>Fantastic Four</strong>: <a href="http://www.superherohype.com/fantasticfour/index.php?id=949" target="_blank">SHH</a> reports that Paul Rudd was offered a role.
<strong>Hellboy</strong>: Three behind-the-scenes clips are up at <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/hellboy.html" target="_blank">Yahoo Movies</a>.
<strong>I, Robot</strong>: Screencaps from a new promo for the Will Smith flick are up at <a href="http://www.zetaminor.com/whatsnew.htm" target="_blank">ZetaMinor</a>.
<strong>Lord of War</strong>: Ethan Hawke will be joining Nicolas Cage and Monica Belucci for director Andrew Niccol's new film which is expected to begin this June.
<strong>Phantom of the Opera</strong>: When asked by <a href="http://musicals.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=25408" target="_blank">Musicals.Net</a> about if the Phantom's look will be like the theatre production, she responded "No, I don't think it's going to be as extreme; they want him to look hot!".
<strong>Resident Evil: Apocalypse</strong>: Four behind-the-scenes clips are up at <a href="http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/movies/residentevil2.php" target="_blank">UHM</a>.
<strong>Runelords</strong>: The official runelords press release with quotes from the director and conceptual artist is up at <a href="http://iesb.net/movies/movie3204.htm" target="_blank">IESB</a>.
<strong>Scooby-Doo 2</strong>: The <a href="http://www2.warnerbros.com/scoobydoo2/" target="_blank">official site</a> is now open with more details.
<strong>Smallville (DVD)</strong>: A closer examination of the second season set is up at <a href="http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0403/02/index.htm" target="_blank">ComicsContinuum</a>.
<strong>Species 3</strong>: Natasha Henstridge will return for a cameo as Sil according to <a href="http://www.moviehole.net/news/3311.html" target="_blank">Moviehole</a>.
<strong>Stargate: Atlantis</strong>: A first shot of the new cast is now up at <a href="http://www.mediasharx.com/index.php/news/1162" target="_blank">Mediasharx</a>.
<strong>The A-Team</strong>: Rumor is that Mike Tyson is up for the role of B.A. Barracus in the A-Team movie according to <a href="http://www.mediasharx.com/index.php/news/1161" target="_blank">Mediasharx</a>.
<strong>TV News</strong>: The preliminary numbers from February sweeps released by Nielsen and ranked the American networks based on performance are up at <a href="http://www.mediasharx.com/index.php/news/1164" target="_blank">Mediasharx</a>.
<strong>Walking Tall</strong>: The Rock starrer has been moved up to April 2nd.
Thanks to 'Mukhtar', 'George', 'Antoine', 'Greg', 'Julian', 'Marshal', 'Gustavo', 'Trashcompactor', 'Clint', 'Stephanie', 'Stef', 'Jason', 'Law' & 'SWERJ'
