Bachelor Boys: "Firm Films has set the Kate Saunders novel "Bachelor Boys" at Fox 2000, and the studio has engaged "Erin Brockovich" scribe Susannah Grant to adapt it. Book revolves around a London editor who was saved from her emotionally distant family by the close-knit clan next door. Her surrogate mom is dying and makes the woman promise to marry off her sons..." (more info). Big Bug: "Brendan Fraser is negotiating to provide the voice of the title character in feature toon "Big Bug Man," which has begun production at Studio-Free Studios, a new animation venture hatched by Bob Bendetson and Stuart Black. Pic concerns a hapless guy who works for a crooked candy company and, in a mishap, gains the odd powers of a slew of insects that have bitten him..." (more info). Fahrenheit 9/11: "Sony is set to acquire domestic home entertainment rights to the Bush-bashing pic and is expected to release DVD and VHS versions through its Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment division this fall. Sony would not comment, but sources said the studio is close to sealing the deal..." (more info). Her Minor Thing: "Charlie Matthau has begun directing "Her Minor Thing," an independently financed film featuring Estella Warren, Michael Weatherly, Christian Kane and Rachel Dratch. Pic, shooting in Sacramento, follows the comic misadventures that develop when a reporter reveals that the woman he is dating may still be a virgin at 27..." (more info). Kashmir: ""Troy" scribe David Benioff has set up his second producing project at Warner Bros., godfathering a deal for "Kashmir." Dan Weiss-scripted action drama centers on three ex-soldiers who get a hot tip and embark on a hunt for the world's most wanted man -- a terrorist with a $50 million bounty on his head..." (more info). Swish Hitters: "The Ruddy Morgan Organization has acquired feature rights to Gerald A. Browne's story about improbable hit men, "Swish Hitters." The novel centers on a pair of East Hamptons antique dealers who turn to working for the Mob..." (more info). The Fantastic Four: "Fox has nearly found its "Fantastic Four." Studio has signed Michael Chiklis to play Ben Grimm/the Thing, Iaon Gruffudd as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic and Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/the Human Torch. And Jessica Alba, currently shooting Dimension's "Sin City," has emerged as most likely to play Sue Richards/the Invisible Woman, though Rachel MacAdams and Keri Russell are also candidates..." (more info). The Field: "In a seven-figure deal, Paramount has made a preemptive purchase of "The Field," a pitch for a potential tentpole film to be scripted by Dean Georgaris. Georgaris will begin writing the action-heavy sci-fi event film as soon as he completes "Sam and George," a script he hatched for Paramount as a reteam of "Lethal Weapon's" Mel Gibson and director Richard Donner..." (more info). The Longest Yard: "Former NFL players Brian Bosworth, Michael Irvin and Bill Romanowski have signed on for parts in Paramount/Sony's remake. The trio will be cast in the same positions they played while pro players. Bosworth and Romanowski will be linebackers on the team of prison guards while Irvin will play a wide receiver on the team of convicts..." (more info). Where the Truth Lies: "Alison Lohman has signed on to star opposite Kevin Bacon and Colin Firth in Atom Egoyan's next pic, "Where the Truth Lies," being produced by Robert Lantos' Serendipity Point Films. The seductive film noir, adapted by Egoyan from Rupert Holmes' novel of the same name, explores the underbelly of fame, fortune and the mores of sexual convention..." (more info). Don't Come Knocking: "Eva Marie Saint has signed on to co-star in "Don't Come Knocking," an independent feature film being directed by Wim Wenders and starring Sam Shepard. The story centers on an aging cowboy star (Shepard) who rides off the set midshoot on a voyage of self-discovery. Saint will play Shepard's mother..." (more info). Masterpiece: "Hayden Christensen and his brother Tove Christensen have teamed with Emmy-winning documentarian R.J. Cutler to produce a reality project for FX. The project, tentatively titled "Masterpiece," is going to chronicle a young artist's rise to fame..." (more info). Mile Zero: "Jonathan Liebesman has signed on to direct the thriller "Mile Zero" for Phoenix Pictures. Described as in the same vein as "The Thing," the film follows a young woman's efforts to clear her father's name in a series of murders at a remote Alaskan oil rig. She takes a job at the station hoping to prove that the station is haunted..." (more info). Police Academy 9: "After a decade's absence from the big screen, Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow are teaming up to co-finance the eighth sequel in the popular franchise. The project is out to writers, with the exact direction of the newest installment yet to be determined..." (more info).
Spider-Man 2: "Imax Corp. and Sony Corp.'s Columbia Pictures said Wednesday that the recently released Spider-Man 2 movie will be distributed globally to Imax theaters on Jul. 23. The film is being digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality associated with Imax viewing..." (more info). The Wrong Element: ""Arlington Road" helmer Mark Pellington has come onboard to direct the Harrison Ford starrer "The Wrong Element" for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow. Penned by Joe Forte, the project revolves around the kidnapping of the wife and daughter of a security expert (Ford), who is forced to steal a vast sum of money from a bank he's protecting in order to ransom his family..." (more info). Under My Skin: "Top Broadway director Michael Mayer ("Thoroughly Modern Millie") is solidifying his big-screen career, signing on to direct the Annette Bening starrer "Under My Skin," which is set up at UA..." (more info). Untitled Ted Griffin Project: "Mena Suvari has signed on to star opposite Jennifer Aniston in an untitled Ted Griffin project. The Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow Pictures production is gearing up for a start later this summer. Suvari will star as Annie, the younger sister of Aniston's character, whose wedding brings all the characters together in the film..." (more info).A Dirty Shame: The one-sheet for the John Waters comedy is up at Coming Soon. Birdsong: The IMDb reports that "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe has been tipped to star in the adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' acclaimed book about the first world war. Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe: The NZ Herald reports that we can expect CG reindeer in the film as real reindeer aren't allowed due to local government restrictions. Meanwhile Narnia Web reports that James Cosmo has been confirmed for Father Christmas.
DVD News: Details & art is up for Baadasssss, Van Helsing: 3-Disc Edition, Hellboy: Director's Cut, Rounders: CE, Matrix Trilogy: 10-Disc Set & Red Heat. Enterprise (TV): Details on the fourth season premiere episode "Storm Front" are up at Trekweb. Title: link. Little Black Book: The one-sheet for the Brittany Murphy comedy is up at LatinoReview. Memoirs of a Geisha: Hollywood North Report says that Chicago director Rob Marshall will be in Vancouver July 15 to cast three parts for the upcoming Steven Spielberg production Memoirs of a Geisha, based on the novel by author Arthur Golden. Click on the link for further information on how to become one of these three. Seed of Chucky: The release date for "Seed of Chucky" has moved to Wednesday November 10th, three weeks later than originally planned. Meanwhile, a pretty cool standee is up at Bloody Disgusting. Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow: A new one-sheet for the sci-fi tale has premiered up at CHUD. The Bourne Supremacy: Heaps of new pics from the sequel are up at Rope of Silicon. The Dukes of Hazzard: Entertainment Tonight just confirmed that Jessica Simpson has been picked to play Daisy Duke. The Manchurian Candidate: Nine new pics from the remake are up at Rope of Silicon, a new poster is up at UIP Netherlands, details of a wireless voice recognition game are up at ManchurianGame.com. The Motorcycle Diaries: New footage from the Gael Garcia Bernal film is up at The Trades. The Pink Panther: The first official photos from the remake are up at DVD-Rama. Your Heart is Your Brain: Horror Report indicates that filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim is planning a movie about the German cannibal who gained global fame for eating someone who actually wanted to be devoured. Thanks to 'Brad', 'Patrick', 'Wilson', 'Tirian', 'Tim', 'Tom', 'alex', 'Kenny', 'rbian', 'Bryan', 'Kellvin', 'Steve' & 'Jeff'
