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Cinderella Man: "Rep. Diane Watson, the Los Angeles Democrat who heads the Congressional Entertainment Caucus, has ramped up the campaign seeking to keep Universal's "Cinderella Man" from filming in Canada. Watson has sent a letter, with 27 congressional co-signers, to Motion Picture Assn. chief Jack Valenti urging companies to curb runaway production generally and "Cinderella Man" specfically due to the loss of jobs..." (more info). Hostage: "Miramax has acquired North American distribution rights to the Bruce Willis thriller "Hostage," financed by Bob Yari's Stratus Film Co. Now shooting in Los Angeles, Willis plays an LAPD hostage negotiator who withdraws to the countryside. Instead of achieving a sense of peace, he must call upon his skills again in order to save his kidnapped wife & daughter..." (more info). Men Making Music, Music Making Men: "Screenwriter Clay Tarver is tuning up for his directorial debut on "Men Making Music, Music Making Men", a comedy set in the world of competitive barbershop choruses. Disney has bought Tarver's pitch for high six figures against seven-figures. "Alias" creator J.J. Abrams will produce..." (more info). Sydney White & the Seven Dorks: "Warner Bros. has optioned the script "Sydney White & the Seven Dorks" for producer Clifford Werber. Pic, pitched as an updated version of the "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" fairy tale is set among students in their freshman year of college in the Greek system..." (more info). Tour of Duty: "Drawing on his 40-year association with the presidential hopeful, documaker George Butler is producing and directing "Tour of Duty," a film on Democratic candidate John Kerry, which will hit theaters during the peak pre-election period..." (more info).Little Earthquakes: "Universal Pictures has optioned the film rights to author Jennifer Weiner's latest novel. The latter is shooting with Cameron Diaz starring and Curtis Hanson directing for Fox 2000 Pictures. "Earthquakes," which is scheduled to hit bookstores in September, revolves around three pregnant women who become friends in a yoga class and subsequently help each other through childbirth and motherhood..." (more info). Monster-In-Law: "Michael Vartan is in negotiations to star in the Robert Luketic ("Legally Blonde") directed New Line project. "Monster" centers on a girl (Jennifer Lopez) who's set to marry the perfect guy (Vartan) until she meets his mother (Jane Fonda), who is so overprotective of her son that she ruthlessly tries to derail his relationship with the fiancee. Vartan would segue to "Monster" after he finishes shooting "Alias" at the end of this month..." (more info). Present Value: "Producer John Goldwyn has optioned rights to Sabin Willett's novel which tells the riches-to-rags tale of a successful couple who loses everything when the husband is accused of insider trading and the wife consequently loses her prestigious appointment at a highflying law firm. No director or writer is yet attached..." (more info).Chief Goat: People reports that Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton have begun shooting the 50's remake of "Chief Goat," a film by director/actor Richard E. Grant. Dead of Winter: Some interesting concept art from this WW2 re-animated corpse story is up at Horror Report. Doctor Who (TV): Script editor Terrance Dicks talks about relaunching a legend to Visimag. Fantastic Four: Avi Arad talks briefly about directing rumours in regards to this superhero movie to About.com. Grease 3: MTV News reports that they're reworking the script and writing in a new male lead, because John Travolta isn't returning. Story wise, Sandy will be a single mother and a new stranger sweeps her off her feet. Hellboy: A script-to-film comparison article is now up at Screenwriter's Voice. Kill Bill, Vol. 2: CineXTenso has published an early soundtrack review. Peter Pan (DVD): The first review of the DVD disc set is now up at Zeta Minor. Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis: Director Ellroy Elkayem has replaced Tobe Hooper on the film set to start shooting in Romania in June. The story centers on a group teenagers who, in an attempt to rescue their friend from an evil corporation, end up releasing a horde of blood thirsty zombies. Roswell (DVD): Season 2 hits DVD this Summer according to TV Tome. Running Scared: Peter Sarsgaard, Chazz Palminteri and Laura Dern are in talks to join Paul Walker in "Running Scared" for director Wayne Kramer. Satan's Playground: Director Dante Tomaselli talks about his new horror project to The Arrow. Shark Tale: The Dreamworks animated feature is copping a lot of flack for plugging stereotypes, see CBS News for details. Spider-Man 2: USA Today reports that the new 2 1/2-minute trailer for Spider-Man 2 will make its debut on Donald Trump's "The Apprentice", airing this Thursday on NBC at 9pm ET. Star Wars: Episode III: TheForce.Net reports that we can expect the Episode 3 DVD somewhere around September-November 2005. The Big White: Tim Blake Nelson ("Wonderland") and Alison Lohman ("Big Fish") are in talks to join Robin Williams, James Woods, Holly Hunter, and Giovanni Ribisi in this film for director Mark Mylod. The Black Dahlia: According to James Ellroy during an interview for the French TV channel ARTE, shooting begins in June. The Extra: Hundreds of volunteer extras are needed next week for this new Aussie comedy with Jimeoin, Rhys Muldoon, Bob Franklin, Shaun Micallef and Kristy Hinze. Wanna be a part? Check out jimeoin.com. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: MJS 2000 reports that The League of Gentlemen's Steve Pemberton has been cast is council workman Mr Prosser. The Libertine: Some on-set exclusive pics from the Depp/Malkovich flick are up at Nitro Movies. Tishomongo Blues: Production on the film version of the Elmore Leonard novel has been pushed back from May to October 11 so that star Matthew McConauhey can film the action flick, "Hammer Down" for Phil Joanou. Don Cheadle will co star and direct 'Tishomongo', which will lens in Louisiana. Tomb Raider 3: Producer Lawrence Gordon told The Chicago Sun-Times - "I don't think the financiers will do it. I don't think the last film did the business we expected. Of course, I'd love to do another one". Wonderfalls (TV): The acclaimed TV series has been cancelled, see Tim Minear for details. Thanks to 'Bryan', 'James', 'Bryan', 'Fred', 'Kenny', 'AP', 'Antoine', 'Gustavo', 'Kenny', 'Dayna', 'NoN', 'Chad', 'Sean', 'Julian', 'KarlChilders' & 'Tony'

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