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'

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