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A Philosophical Investigation: ""The X-Files" creator Chris Carter is set to direct the big-screen adaptation of British author Philip Kerr's "A Philosophical Investigation" for Paramount Pictures. Mace Neufeld, who has owned the rights to the novel for close to a decade, is producing with Carter and "X-Files" collaborator Frank Spotnitz. Carter and Spotnitz also will adapt the thriller..." (more info). Dreamer: "DreamWorks is in talks to pick up the project "Dreamer" in turnaround from Warner Bros. Pictures with John Gatins attached to make his directorial debut and Kurt Russell on board to topline. Tollin/Robbins Prods. is producing the true story-inspired project about a Kentucky horse trainer and his 11-year-old son who rescue a horse with a broken leg. The two then help nurse the animal back to health and take it to race in the Breeders' Cup. Russell is set to play the horse trainer..." (more info). Furry Vengeance: "New Line has found its leading man for "Furry Vengeance," the comedy bought as a spec script last month (Daily Variety, June 8). "Anchorman" co-star Steve Carell will play a cutthroat real estate developer who meets his match in the animals that will be rendered homeless if he's successful in turning their forest into a housing development..." (more info). Strangers with Candy: "David Letterman and his Worldwide Pants production shingle have come aboard as producers of the tentatively titled "Strangers With Candy: The Movie." Pic, based on the Comedy Central skein of the same name, marks the first time Letterman and "Pants" have backed a feature film. The film has not gained distribution yet..." (more info). The Diary of a Mad Black Woman: "Lions Gate is set to start production on "The Diary of a Mad Black Woman," an adaptation of the play by Tyler Perry. Filming begins July 21 in Atlanta. In the vein of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," pic is about a woman who is rudely surprised to find, on the eve of her 20th wedding anniversary, that her husband wants to divorce her and marry her best friend..." (more info). The Longest Yard: "Rap star Nelly will make his bigscreen debut in Paramount/Sony's "The Longest Yard," which stars Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds. Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes Jr., will portray a running back for the prisoners' team alongside former NFL star Michael Irvin..." (more info).Bond 21: Dutch tabloid De Telegraaf reports that the son of Roger Moore, Geoffrey, is in the running for taking the roll of James Bond. Cinderella Man: Toronto's Richmond Street (between Yonge and Bay street) they have turned part of the Bay department store into the front of an old style version of Madison Square Gardens for the new Crowe/Howard picture. Danny the Dog: A trailer for the Jet Li & Morgan Freeman flick is up at Rafcart. DVD News: Details & art is up for titles such as Kaena: The Prophecy, The Thing: CE, Walking Tall, Quantum Leap: Season 2, Buck Rogers: The Complete Series & The Day After Tomorrow. Rocky VI: Zap2It reports that Dreamworks may end up distributing Stallone's attempt to relaunch the Rocky franchise. Serenity: Some production artwork is up at geoffreymandel.com. Shrek 3: Moviehole reports that not only is Antonio Banderas coming back as 'Puss in Boots' for the third and fourth film, but they're considering a spin-off too. Smallville (TV): Hollywood Reporter indicates Erica Durance has landed the role of Lois Lane in the opening four-episode run. Stanwyck: Jen-Garner.Net reports that according to People, Jennifer Garner is being sought by the producers of a new movie called "Stanwyck", a biopic about golden-age film actress Barbara Stanwyck. The Bourne Supremacy: Matt Damon talks of the sequel to IESB. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe: Jim Broadbent will play the Professor who owns the wardrobe. The Fantastic Four: Fanboy Planet reports that Aussie actress Sarah Wynter (TV's "24" and "The Dead Zone") isn't just up for the role of Sue Storm, she's already got it. The Green Lantern: The superhero a comedy with Jack Black? See ScreenRant for details. The Jacket: Two hi-res photos of Keira Knightley in her new role are up at Rope of Silicon. The Legend of Zorro: The superhero sequel will open September 23rd, 2005. The Longest Yard: Adam Sandler talks about the cast to MTV. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada: Production Weekly reports that Tommy Lee Jones will star and direct the independent feature film by 21 Grams screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga. The story follows ranchhand Pete Perkins (Jones) who attempts to keep a promise to a recently deceased friend, by making sure that he is buried in his hometown of Mexico. Production begins mid-September in Texas. Thanks to 'Shea', 'VJP', 'Vic', 'Robert', 'KarlChilders', 'Kenny', 'ABKing', 'Brad', 'Antoine', 'FanHalen', 'Pat' & 'E-Man'

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