Alfie: "The remake of "Alfie" is going to be called "Alfie". Paramount's decided against using "What's It All About Alfie," title of the Burt Bacharach song from the 1966 pic, as the new film's title. Par's now settled on using the same title as the original. Par plans an Oct. 22 release..." (more info). Auntie Mame: "Producer Gabriel Grunfeld, who most recently produced "The Stepford Wives", is developing a number of other remakes. He's packaging a contemporary redo of the Rosalind Russell classic "Auntie Mame" and has penned a treatment and is in talks with a writer-director to set up the project at a studio. Other pics on the development slate include "Heathcliff," a bigscreen adaptation of the comicstrip..." (more info). Big Bug Man: "Marlon Brando's last project will indeed be one to remember. Brando just wrapped "Big Bug Man," an animated indie feature skedded for release in spring 2006. In the superhero-ish pic, about how celebrity and success can corrupt the good-hearted, Brando voices Mrs. Sour, founder and matriarch of the Mrs. Sour Candy Co.; it's a minor role, but, said producer Stuart Black, one Brando had coveted..." (more info). In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis Jr.: "Denzel Washington will helm the life story of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have optioned screen rights to Wil Haygood's book. Haygood will write the first draft of the script based on his sprawling book that traces Davis' career back to age 4, when he began singing and dancing with his father on the vaudeville circuit..." (more info). The Honeymooners: "Deep River is expected to operate under a first-look deal at Paramount, where it has been developing a contemporary feature version of "The Honeymooners" for the past two years. The Honeymooners" is tentatively set to begin lensing in late summer in Ireland, starring Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps in the Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton roles, respectively, with John Schultz ("Like Mike") directing..." (more info). 12 Days of Christmas: "Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio have been tapped to write "12 Days of Christmas" for Universal Pictures and producer Lauren Shuler Donner. The project, which was already set up at Universal, is being reconceived, and the writing duo has been tapped to give it an overhaul. Previously, "Christmas" revolved around Santa's reindeer but now is being geared to focus more on Santa's origin..." (more info). All You Can Eat: "Writer Josh Heald and "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" writers-producers Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg are heading to New Line Cinema with "All You Can Eat," a broad comedy set in the world of eating contests. It's the second project Hurwitz and Schlossberg have set up at New Line as producers, following "Open Bar"..." (more info). Flight Plan: "Peter Sarsgaard is in negotiations to board Touchstone Pictures/Imagine Entertainment's "Flight Plan" opposite Jodie Foster. Robert Schwentke is helming the Brian Grazer-produced project, with lensing scheduled for September. Described as a Hitchcockian thriller, "Flight Plan" follows the in-air plight of a woman whose daughter mysteriously disappears while on board a passenger jet. Sarsgaard has a lead part of a passenger sitting near Foster who tries to help her get the situation under control..." (more info). Running Scared: ""Touch of Evil" star Vera Farmiga and Johnny Messner are running to the Czech Republic for Wayne Kramer's "Running Scared." The duo join Paul Walker in the project, which is lensing overseas. Kramer is helming from his own script. The story centers on a married couple, Walker and Farmiga, who must track down their son and his best friend after the two youngsters get their hands on a gun used in a murder, putting the family in danger. Messner will play a mobster who has ties to Walker's character..." (more info). Unleashed: "Jason Hoffs will produce the family project "Unleashed" for DreamWorks. The production marks the first project for Hoffs under his newly launched DreamWorks-based shingle, Jason Hoffs Prods. Penned by Caroline Case, the feature revolves around a show dog who, after losing the preliminaries on the dog show circuit, has a nervous breakdown..." (more info).Batman Begins: Cinescape reports that Warner Bros. has struck a deal with 20th Century Fox to ship the trailer with prints of Fox's "I, Robot" to theaters across the continent - they've "seen the evidence" that this 65 second clip will be attached. Beavis & Butthead 2: AICN reports that in a recent interview with Mike Judge of King of the Hill fame, he mentions a possible clearing of bad blood between him and MTV, so the sequel to B&B Do America might get made after all. Cinderella Man: Pics from the set of the Russell Crowe flick are up at Empire Movies. DVD News: Details are up for Happy Days: Season 1, Clerks: 10th Anniversary, Coffee & Cigarettes & Young Adam: SE.
Enterprise (TV): Rick Berman talks the fourth season over at Trekweb. Fahrenheit 9/11: Michael Moore has approved the idea of downloading his doco - see Slashdot for details. Friday Night Lights: The one-sheet for the Billy Bob Thornton football drama is up at LatinoReview. Joey: A first look at the "Friends" spin-off is up at IGN Filmforce. Killer Stunts, Inc: Producer Adrian Askarieh told CBR News that work on the film is proceeding at a fast pace. Lords of Dogtown: Heath Ledger talks about the skating drama up at ET Online. LOTR: Return of the King: TheOneRing.Net originally reported that the extended edition is tipped to be screening at the San Diego Comic Con this year, probably on the Friday. However AICN later denied said report. Ray: A first look at the poster for the Ray Charles biopic is up at Blackfilm. Sahara: ET visited the set recently, see pics and video up at yahoo.com. Spider-Man 2: Some Alex Ross related art is now up at Superhero Hype. Spider-Man 3: Monkey Peaches reports that director Sam Raimi has asked Dion Lam, the fight choreographer and second unit director of Spider-Man 2, to handle the action of the third installment of the comic adaptation. Superman: Oi! Now, CNN is reporting that Jesus himself - Jim Caviezel is tipped to be playing the title role. The Crow: Wicked Prayer: eFavata reports the fourth "Crow" movie is getting a August 6th release. WB Trailers: After disappointing first teaser trailers, Warners is releasing better trailers for "Alexander" and "Exorcist: The Beginning" starting this Friday. Thanks to 'Kellvin', 'lg', 'Liam', 'eduardo', 'Gustavo', 'SpydaWeb', 'Wilson', 'annamaria', 'Sylvia', 'Phillip' & 'Antoine'
