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Chris McQuarrie's Next: "Paramount has signed Oscar-winning scribe Christopher McQuarrie ("The Usual Suspects") to pen an untitled military action-adventure for Par-based Alphaville. Project, expected to be fast-tracked, will center on the fate of a special forces team assigned to test the security of the most sensitive government and military installations. A year after they disband, they are asked to reassemble to stop the terrorist activities of a group that has adopted their tactics and techniques..." (more info). Hack/Slash: "Producer Adrian Askarieh's Prime Universe Prods. has signed a two-year first-look deal with comicbook company Devil's Due Publishing. First project to come out of alliance will be the upcoming horror pic "Hack/Slash," to be released in April..." (more info). Napoleon and Betsy: "Lions Gate has acquired "Napoleon and Betsy," a pitch for a drama about the friendship between Napoleon Bonaparte and a young British girl (Scarlett Johansson). The project tells the story of the emperor's final years, as seen through the girl's eyes. Initially defiant and planning to escape, Bonaparte tries to enlist her in his fantasy to regrasp power, but eventually becomes resigned to his fate..." (more info). Red Eye: "DreamWorks has bought the script "Red Eye" by TV scribe Carl Ellsworth and is gearing up for flight. Mason Novick will produce the pic, about a woman held captive on an airplane. Her captor threatens to kill her father unless she helps him arrange the assassination of a wealthy businessman. Studio calls it "Phone Booth" on a plane..." (more info). The Assassination of Jesse James: "Eyeing a chance to cast Brad Pitt as gunslinger Jesse James, Warner Bros. has formed a posse with Plan B, Scott Free and director Andrew Dominik to make a Western out of Robert Hansen novel. ..." (more info). The Club: "Paramount Pictures is taking another swing at "The Club," tapping Emmy winner Ali LeRoi to pen the golfing comedy. Project, produced by Par-based Walter Latham ("The Original Kings of Comedy") and MBST Entertainment's Larry Brezner, centers on the fictional George Washington Carver Country Club in Compton. The facility's owner attempts to solve its financial problems by luring a pro golf event, sparking a fight between his son and a local hustler..." (more info). The User: "Paramount Pictures has decided to make use of "The User," buying a pitch from the scripting team of Eric Abrams and Matthew Berry. Story centers on a prospective groom who unwittingly becomes the subject of an angry female rock anthem..." (more info). Young Adam: "Sony Pictures Classics lost its ratings board appeal Thursday against the NC-17 tag slapped on "Young Adam," making the Ewan McGregor starrer the second film this year from Brit producer Jeremy Thomas to be released under the restrictive rating. Thomas also produced Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Dreamers"..." (more info).32 and Single: "Universal Pictures has picked up this romantic comedy spec from writer Ken Rance that is being developed as a vehicle for Gabrielle Union. "32" tells the story of a New York businesswoman on the corporate fast track who has to earn her stripes by going to New Ulm, Minn., to oversee the closing of a factory. She ends up re-evaluating her big-city values..." (more info). Beauty Shop: "Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou and Alicia Silverstone are checking into "Beauty Shop" alongside Queen Latifah for MGM and "Honey" helmer Bille Woodruff. Shooting starts next month on the "Barbershop" spinoff, which is being produced by Queen Latifah..." (more info). Everything Is Illuminated: "lijah Wood is set to star in Warner Independent Pictures' "Everything Is Illuminated." Liev Schreiber is making his directorial debut on the feature. "Illuminated" tells the story of a young American Jewish man (Wood) and his quest to find the woman who saved his grandfather in a small Ukrainian town that was wiped off the map by the Nazis. A drama with many comedic elements, the movie starts shooting June 14 in Prague..." (more info). House of Wax: "Jared Padalecki is prepping to check into the "House of Wax" for helmer Jaume Collet-Serra. Filming begins in May in Australia. Padalecki, fresh from filming a role in "Flight of the Phoenix" for 20th Century Fox, will join Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray and Paris Hilton in the remake of the 1953 classic horror film..." (more info). Pink Panther: "Kevin Kline is in negotiations to team up with Steve Martin in "The Pink Panther" for MGM and helmer Shawn Levy. Shooting starts in May in New York, followed by Paris. Kline plays chief Inspector Dreyfus, who needs an idiot to take over the investigation of the missing legendary "Pink Panther" diamond ring. The person he needs is a fool who will divert public attention that in turn will make him look better when he solves the case himself. He then turns to Inspector Clouseau (Martin)..." (more info). Sin City: "Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Willis, Elijah Wood, Mickey Rourke, Brittany Murphy, Kate Bosworth and Jaime King have been targeted for the film, an adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel series. Some of the actors have already signed on for parts in the pic, while others are only in discussions or have just received offers to join the cast. Other names being bandied about include Benicio Del Toro and Maria Bello..." (more info). The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel: "Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment have scared up this horror thriller with Scott Derrickson attached to direct. A true story from 1976, the Catholic Church officially recognized the demonic possession of an 18-year-old German college freshman. During her exorcism, the young woman died, and a priest stood trial for causing her death..." (more info). The Pacifier: "Brad Garrett is making a move to the big screen, signing on for a supporting role in "The Pacifier" for the Walt Disney Co. and Spyglass Entertainment. Shooting is scheduled to start in Vancouver in mid-April on the Adam Shankman-helmed project, which finds Vin Diesel starring as an undercover agent hired to protect a scientist and his family..." (more info). Assorted Images: Assorted photos are out for Jan Kounen's Blueberry, Dario Argento's The Card Player, and Tobe Hooper's The Toolbox Murders. Blade: Trinity: Wrestler Triple H talked about the vampire flick recently, see Coming Soon for details. Charlie Kaufman's Next: The reclusive scribe talks about his projects to MSNBC. DVD News: Details are now up at Club Dread, Copland: SE, Name of the Rose, Jersey Girl, Underworld: Director's Cut, Dirty Pretty Things & The Station Agent. Hero: The Jet Li epic is FINALLY getting a US release thanks to Quentin Tarantino, see CHUD for details. Intermission: A sweepstakes with a chance to win a trip to Dublin is now up, see IFCTV for details. John Woo's Next: The "Face/Off" Director is desperate for Hugh Jackman in his action-musical - see MSN for details. King Kong: Jack Black is apparently in quiet negotiations for a small role. Reefer Madness: Zap2it reports that Alan Cumming will star as the lecturer who scolds the residents of Smalltown USA about the evils of the demon weed. Round Ireland With a Fridge: British comedian Tony Hawks' book is becoming a movie, see Back in the Red for details. Semper Occultus: Concept sketches from the female spy thriller are up at Moviehole. Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow: Three exclusive character posters have gone up at IGN Filmforce. Star Wars Trilogy (DVD): More rumours about new footage has gone up at The Digital Bits. The Day After Tomorrow: Clips from the trailer launch the other week are up at Coming Soon. The Fast & The Furious 3: More talk about Vin Diesel in the new sequel is now up at E! Online. The Janitor: A screening of the horror/comedy will take place Thursday April 8th @ 7:30pm at the LA Film School on Sunset Blvd. See Janitormovie.com for more details. The Libertine: Set pics from the Johnny Depp drama are up at The Z Review. Trailer Caps: Screencaps are out from previews for Van Helsing and Door in the Floor. TV Pilots: More updates on the shows of the new season are up at The Futon Critic. Van Helsing: The final piece of poster artwork is now up at LatinoReview. Thanks to 'Col. Mustard', 'Gary', 'Stef', 'Mogwai', 'KarlChilders', 'Andy', 'JHBlade', 'Clint', 'Jakob', 'Mark', 'Kenny', 'Lisa', 'Antoine', 'Kellvin', 'Stax', 'Brandon', 'AB King' & 'Alex'

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