Bedbugs: "New Line Cinema has picked up the horror script "Bedbugs" from writer Carter Blanchard. Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson are producing through their Contrafilm. "Bedbugs" tells the tale of a small town that is infested with a species of killer bugs that come at night and burrow inside a person, killing from the inside. It's described as following in the tradition of "Crisis in the Hot Zone" and "28 Days Later."..." (more info). Diva: "Annette Bening will star in "Diva," a comedy financed by hip-hop mogul Damon Dash and produced by Andrew Lazar. Howard Gould wrote the script and will make his directorial debut on the pic, which is based on his play. Story concerns an aging actress and a television producer who create a sitcom, forming a scenario that explores the forces that contribute to the creation of a prima donna..." (more info). Fahrenheit 9/11: "The publicity surrounding Michael Moore's docu is generating more interest online than some of the summer's biggest blockbusters, while Warner Books is hurrying into print the paperback version of Moore's bestselling book "Dude, Where's My Country?"..." (more info). Global Frequency: "Helmer Nelson McCormick ("Alias," "ER") has landed his first pilot gig, signing on to direct the WB's Mark Burnett drama "Global Frequency." Pilot will shoot in Vancouver in August. Frog had previously greenlit the drama, which comes from Burnett and Warner Bros. TV. Based on the comicbook by Warren Ellis, "Global Frequency" revolves around a covert intelligence organization, led by the mysterious Miranda Zero, called on to fight evil around the world..." (more info). The Smoker: "Owen Wilson is in negotiations to star opposite Natalie Portman in the Scott Rudin/Paramount Pictures feature "The Smoker." Richard Linklater is set to direct the film that follows a teacher at an all-girls' school whose student proposes to him. The project is based on a short story of the same name by David Schickler that originally appeared in the New Yorker..." (more info). Unbeatable Harold: "Dylan McDermott is starring in "Unbeatable Harold," the feature directing bow of Ari Palitz. Pic, now in production, also stars Charles Durning, Gladys Knight and Henry Winkler. It's based on Randy Noojin's Off Broadway one-act play of the same name. Set in Reno, Nev., the film follows an Elvis wannabe who meets his dream girl, the best waitress in the West..." (more info).Dreamworks Upcoming: Shelly Page from Dreamworks was a guest speaker at a student film convention in Cardiff, Wales and confirmed that 'Kung-Fu Panda' is in the works - described as "a cross between Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon ad Pandas".
DVD News: Details & artwork is up for link, Shaolin Soccer, Taking Lives, Star Trek: Generations & Wonderfalls. Into the Blue: Jessica Alba in a bikini? The first shot has emerged over at Coming Soon. Monster House: FilmJerk reports that the DreamWorks film Monster House, which was to start production last February, now looks to be in Sony's hands. My Father's Den: First pics from the Kiwi flick up which releases in NZ/Aust in October and the States in December are up at Coming Soon. Stargate: SG-1 (TV): "Farscape" siren Claudia Black will guest star as Vala in the upcoming Stargate SG-1 episode according to co-executive producer Joseph Mallozzi. Star Wars Trilogy (DVD): A four minute trailer for the set is up at Amazon. The Fantastic Four: Luke Goss was rumoured to be testing for a role last week. Thanks to 'KarlChilders', 'RaZoRLeAf', 'Gay', 'Ron', 'Alex' & 'Phillip'
