Astroboy: "Sony Pictures Entertainment has pacted with "Samurai Jack" and "Dexter's Laboratory" creator GenndyTartakovsky to write and direct its long-in-development film version of the classic Japanese toon series "Astroboy." Pic is being produced by Don Murphy of Angryfilms as well as by Lisa Henson and Kristine Belson of Jim Henson Pictures for Sony's Columbia Pictures..." (more info). Rainbow Six: "Paramount has tapped helmer John Woo to direct its adaptation of Tom Clancy's "Rainbow Six," centered on Clancy's shadowy John Clark CIA agent character. Story centers on Clark joining with several colleagues to leave the CIA and create an England-based multinational org designed to battle terrorism..." (more info). Rule of the Bone: "The "Babe" director is in advanced talks with U.S. producers to develop "Rule of the Bone" and "Crash Dummies: Adventures in the Far-Gone." He's already casting "Bone," a coming-of-age story he has adapted from a Russell Banks novel. The plan is to shoot in Jamaica and either the U.S. or Canada. "Crash Dummies," a fantasy about families and friendships, was created by U.S. producer/director Doug Lodato ("Wild Wild West"). Noonan is writing the script, which several writers previously worked on, and will produce..." (more info). The Psycho: "Universal Pictures has bought screen rights to the DC graphic novel "The Psycho," and the studio has set Jeffrey Nachmanoff to draft the film. "The Psycho" is an action-thriller about a government agent who uncovers a technology being used to genetically turn people into super-humans. Nachmanoff co-wrote "The Day After Tomorrow" with Roland Emmerich..." (more info). Fashionistas: "Lindsay Lohan is in negotiations to topline "Fashionistas" for Christine Peters' CFP Prods. and Paramount Pictures. Writers Stan Zimmerman and James Berg have come on board to adapt Lynn Messina's debut novel of the same name, on which the feature is based. The book is set in the world of a glossy magazine where young fashion designer Vig, the role that Lohan would play, leads the charge to seek revenge on her demanding female editor..." (more info). Other People's Wishes: "David Steinberg has been hired to rewrite "Other People's Wishes" for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. Mark Canton is producing through his Atmosphere Entertainment MM shingle. "Wishes" is a comedy about a man who steals pennies out of a wishing well and discovers that he has to live out the wishes of other people. It was originally picked up as a spec written by Harris Orkin..." (more info).DVD News: Details & art is up for Lateliine: The Complete Series, Justice League: The Finale, Sliders: Seasons 1 & 2, 13 Going on 30 & Kill Bill Vol. 2. Garfield: The first few minutes will air on TV tomorrow, see the official site for details. Lemony Snicket: Footage from the new teaser trailer is up at The Trades. Pixar's Future: Eisner says animation studio may still sign a new film deal, despite fact sides are not in talks - see CNN for details. Thanks to 'Dust Bunny', 'Tom', 'Jacob', 'KarlChilders' & 'Alex'
News Bites: Thursday, June 3rd 2004
By Garth Franklin
Thursday June 3rd 2004 10:14PM
- "New Moon" Scores $72M Opening Day
- Spielberg, King Go "Under the Dome"
- Dustin Hoffman Out Of "Fockers"
- Thurman, Scott Thomas Join "Bel Ami"
- Wasikowska, Fassbender Join "Jane Eyre"
- Idris Elba Joins "Thor" Cast
- Universal Releases "Kick-Ass" Globally
- Mike White Pens "Santa Wars" Comedy
- Fessenden Not Directing "Orphanage" Remake
- Warners Develops Marine Dog Tale "Nubs"
- Brad Pitt Fills A "Dark Void"
- "Shield" Scribe Pens Fourth "Underworld"
- TV News: Lost, Bill Maher, Oprah
- "American Gladiators" Movie Planned
- NBC's "Chuck" Return Date/Time Set
- Garth's Review: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"
- Interview: Sandra Bullock for "The Blind Side"
- Oscars Select Doco Feature Short List
- Sam Worthington Commits A "Crime"
- Murphy Terrorized By A "Caller"
- Lynch Develops Meditation Founder Doco
- Voice Cast Announced For "Guardians"
- Tait, Todd, Kirkland Die "One By One"
- Eddie Murphy Gets Naughty In "Fluffy"
- Simon Baker Takes A Surfing "Breath"
- Angryfilms Picks Up A "Cycler"
- di Bonaventura Producing "Nicholas Flamel"
- Adams, Levy Celebrate "Best Days"?
- Mandalay Picks Up "Unthinkable" Rights
- "Agora" Gets 2010 U.S. Release
- "Precious" Director Takes On "Selma"
- Rinsch Helms "Ronin" Not "Alien"
- McKidd Talks "Call of Duty", "Rome"
- Jennifer Hudson Joins "Winnie" Biopic
- Justin Theroux Heads Into "Space"
- Goldfinger's Connery & Bassey Reunite
- Eric Dane Dances To "Burlesque"
- Antoine Fuqua Adapts "Miss" Thing
- Murphy, Stiles, Carbonell, Worthington Talk
- Bichir Joins "Hidalgo" & "Scarface"
- Dustin Hoffman Out Of "Fockers"
- Spielberg, King Go "Under the Dome"
- Idris Elba Joins "Thor" Cast
- TV News: Lost, Bill Maher, Oprah
- Brad Pitt Fills A "Dark Void"
- Universal Releases "Kick-Ass" Globally
- "Shield" Scribe Pens Fourth "Underworld"
- Mike White Pens "Santa Wars" Comedy
- "American Gladiators" Movie Planned
- Thurman, Scott Thomas Join "Bel Ami"
- Garth's Review: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"
- Wasikowska, Fassbender Join "Jane Eyre"
- NBC's "Chuck" Return Date/Time Set
- Fessenden Not Directing "Orphanage" Remake
- Warners Develops Marine Dog Tale "Nubs"
- Eddie Murphy Gets Naughty In "Fluffy"
- Sam Worthington Commits A "Crime"
- Murphy Terrorized By A "Caller"
- Voice Cast Announced For "Guardians"
- Simon Baker Takes A Surfing "Breath"
- Oscars Select Doco Feature Short List
- Tait, Todd, Kirkland Die "One By One"
- Lynch Develops Meditation Founder Doco
- Angryfilms Picks Up A "Cycler"
- Interview: Sandra Bullock for "The Blind Side"
- Rinsch Helms "Ronin" Not "Alien"
- McKidd Talks "Call of Duty", "Rome"
- TV News: Prisoner, Burn, V, Delta
- Mandalay Picks Up "Unthinkable" Rights
- "Agora" Gets 2010 U.S. Release
- di Bonaventura Producing "Nicholas Flamel"
- Goldfinger's Connery & Bassey Reunite
- "New Moon" Tops Pre-Ticket Sales
- No McAdams In "Spider-Man 4"
- Adams, Levy Celebrate "Best Days"?
- Bichir Joins "Hidalgo" & "Scarface"
- Antoine Fuqua Adapts "Miss" Thing
- Justin Theroux Heads Into "Space"
- "Nemo" Canned, Marshall Helms "Pirates"
- Brian Cox Goes Short For "Hobbit"?
- "New Moon" Scores $72M Opening Day
- Spielberg, King Go "Under the Dome"
- Thurman, Scott Thomas Join "Bel Ami"
- TV News: Lost, Bill Maher, Oprah
- NBC's "Chuck" Return Date/Time Set
- Garth's Review: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"
- Interview: Sandra Bullock for "The Blind Side"
- Oscars Select Doco Feature Short List
- Sam Worthington Commits A "Crime"
- Voice Cast Announced For "Guardians"
- "Agora" Gets 2010 U.S. Release
- Rinsch Helms "Ronin" Not "Alien"
- McKidd Talks "Call of Duty", "Rome"
- Goldfinger's Connery & Bassey Reunite
- Murphy, Stiles, Carbonell, Worthington Talk
- TV News: Prisoner, Burn, V, Delta
- Townsend, Stevenson, Asano Join "Thor"?
- No McAdams In "Spider-Man 4"
- "Nemo" Canned, Marshall Helms "Pirates"
- Joe Wright In Talks For Focus' "Hanna"
- "New Moon" Tops Pre-Ticket Sales
- "Doctor Who" & "Torchwood" Updates
- Gambon, Pearce, Jacobi Join "Speech"
- "Thor" Production Sets Its Dates
- Franco Soap Stint Helps Next Film
- TV News: Angels, Smallville, Rex, Chuck
- Release Changes: November 13th 2009
- First Trailer For Sandler's "Grown Ups"
- "Paranormal Activity" Passes $100 Million
- "Leap Year" Gets A Trailer
- Exclusive Interview: John Cusack on "2012"
- News Shorts: November 12th 2009
- Vultures Circling MGM's Remains?
- "Dollhouse," "Hank," "Eastwick" Cancelled
- Oscar Animated Film Nominee Contenders
- "Monopoly" Movie Story Details
- Exclusive: Chris Weitz Talks "New Moon"
- Elfman Replaced On "The Wolfman"
- McAdams Becomes Cat For Spidey?
- First "Clash of the Titans" Trailer Out
