Nautica: "Aussie born Stephen Hopkins, the director and producer behind Fox suspense drama "24" has been tapped by Escape Artists to replace original "Nautica" director Ted Demme, who died in January 2002. Heath Ledger was at one point replaced by Ewan McGregor but is now reportedly back on board. The character-driven thriller centers on three people yachting to the Bahamas who find themselves embroiled in skullduggery. The tale is told from the point of view of each character...." (more info). 21 Grams: Full details of the DVD edition are now up at DavisDVD. Battlestar Galactica: More indications the show will happen are up at Syfy Portal. Beauty & The Beast: David Dukas, Jane March, William Gregory Lee and Justin Whalin are all tipped to be starring in a Viking-era retelling of the classic tale directed by David Lister. Beyond the Sea: The Bobby Darrin biopic with Kevin Spacey will get a December 2004 release. Birth of the Pink Panther: A cool piece of goss - radio shock jock Howard Stern is rumoured to be up for the role of Inspector Clouseau's disguise maker, Claude Balls. This is a re-invention of the original series' Dr. Auguste Balls and a potential recurring role ala 'Q' in the 007 franchise. Dark Shadows: The WB is remaking the 60's vampire gothic soap opera, see Buffy.Nu for details. Date School: Drew Barrymore is apparently out of the project. The studio is rumoured to be looking to replace the Drew before they concentrate on the guy, though they're very interested in Jimmy Fallon. DVD News: Details on a number of releases are out including Panic Room: SE, A Room with a View, Haunted Mansion & Honey. Fun with Dick & Jane: The Jim Carrey/Cameron Diaz comedy is set for a June 25th 2005 release. Lost Regiment: Tom Cruise has apparently decided not to develop the project due to the content being struck as too similar to "The Last Samurai". See this link for more details. Highwaymen: Seven photos and the poster for this Jim Caviezel/Rhona Mitra road movie are up at Rope of Silicon. Jackie Chan's Future: Despite the rumours, the action master isn't retiring from Hollywood after all according to his manager - see Jackie-Chan.com for details. Riding the Bullet: Production is now complete on Mick Garris' adaptation of Stephen King's e-book. Editing has begun and a release will hopefullly be happening around Halloween according to Lilja's Library. Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow: Coming Soon indicates Paramount has scheduled the sci-fi adventure for a June 11th release, up against two other sci-fi themed stories - Vin Diesel actioneer "The Chronicles of Riddick" and Nicole Kidman black comedy "The Stepford Wives". The Bank Job: Moviehole inidcates Jason Statham's next will be this action thriller from director Harold Becker ["Sea of Love"]. The Mask 2: The first photo from the comedy sequel is up at Superhero Hype. The Passion of the Christ: The final one-sheet for the Jesus movie is up at LatinoReview. The Wedding Crashers: Filmjerk reports that Christopher Walken and director David Dobkin have both signed on to do New Line Cinema's Owen Wilson/Vince Vaughn comedy. Walken will play the US Treasure Secretary whose also the father of the bride that the two leading men crash the wedding of in the film. Production begins in LA mid-March. Trailers & Clips: New footage is out from Crimson Rivers 2, Immortel & Eurotrip. Thanks to 'Patrick', 'ZHmike', 'Jawad', 'James', 'Clint', 'G0mez', 'Mkx03', 'John', 'Brad', 'Wendy', 'CS', 'Lilja', 'Chris', 'JHBlade', 'Antoine', 'KarlChilders' & 'Kellvin'
News Bites: Monday, Jan 19th 2004
By Garth Franklin
Monday January 19th 2004 11:40PM
- Weekend Box-Ofice: March 19th-21st 2010
- "Captain America" Finally Reaches Climax
- Butler, Farrell and Fox Want Your "Consent"
- Bruckheimer On Cruz's Role In Fourth "Pirates"
- A Third "Jeepers Creepers" Is Coming?
- Fleischer To Take "30 Minutes" With McBride
- Whedon's "Dr. Horrible" On The Big Screen
- TV Promos: Ashes, Bad, Who, V, Glee & More
- New Shorts: March 19th 2010
- Warner Embracing 3D, Heroes, "Destination 5"
- "Interstellar" Lining Up As Spielberg's Next?
- Platinum Dunes Recruits "Monster Squad"
- A New Adaptation Of "A Wrinkle in Time"
- TV News: Doctor Who, Futurama, TV Ratings
- Reese Witherspoon Is A "Pioneer Woman"
- Paradox To Ride With A "Speed Demon"
- Christoph Waltz Goes "Up and Away"
- It's The "Right Stuff" With Tits
- Lionsgate Opens The "Dibbuk Box"
- J-Lo Starring In "Overboard" Remake
- Two More Michael Jackson Docos Coming
- Singer & Donner Talk "X-Men" Future
- Christian Alvart Adapting "Captain Future"
- Tim Burton Making "Addams Family 3D"
- Jamie Foxx Goes Nuts For "Kane & Lynch"
- Robert Rodriguez On "Red Sonja" Delay
- Reitman Gets "Friends", Loses "Ghostbusters"?
- Wilson, Harrelson Voice Time-Travelling Turkeys
- McG and Seyfried Con The "Ivy League"
- Andy McNab's "Firewall" Gets Adapted
- P.T. Anderson's Religious Film Seeks Funding
- Spielberg Does Jackie Kennedy Onassis Feature
- Boyd, Mullan Re-Team On "Lion Inside"
- Hank Azaria Voicing Gargamel In "Smurfs"
- TV News: Ashes, Eureka, Tudors
- New Shorts: March 17th 2010
- More "Conan," "Selma," "Crazy" Casting
- Sigourney Weaver Up For Some "Vamps"
- Chris Evans Suffers A "Puncture"
- Goldsman Producing "Paranormal" Sequel
- New Shorts: March 19th 2010
- TV Promos: Ashes, Bad, Who, V, Glee & More
- Warner Embracing 3D, Heroes, "Destination 5"
- TV News: Doctor Who, Futurama, TV Ratings
- "Interstellar" Lining Up As Spielberg's Next?
- Platinum Dunes Recruits "Monster Squad"
- It's The "Right Stuff" With Tits
- A New Adaptation Of "A Wrinkle in Time"
- Singer & Donner Talk "X-Men" Future
- Paradox To Ride With A "Speed Demon"
- Reitman Gets "Friends", Loses "Ghostbusters"?
- Christoph Waltz Goes "Up and Away"
- Reese Witherspoon Is A "Pioneer Woman"
- J-Lo Starring In "Overboard" Remake
- Robert Rodriguez On "Red Sonja" Delay
- Christian Alvart Adapting "Captain Future"
- Tim Burton Making "Addams Family 3D"
- Spielberg Does Jackie Kennedy Onassis Feature
- Lionsgate Opens The "Dibbuk Box"
- Boyd, Mullan Re-Team On "Lion Inside"
- Jamie Foxx Goes Nuts For "Kane & Lynch"
- The Notable Films of 2010: Part Eight
- P.T. Anderson's Religious Film Seeks Funding
- Two More Michael Jackson Docos Coming
- The Notable Films of 2010: Part Seven
- McG and Seyfried Con The "Ivy League"
- Wilson, Harrelson Voice Time-Travelling Turkeys
- Andy McNab's "Firewall" Gets Adapted
- New Shorts: March 17th 2010
- TV News: Ashes, Eureka, Tudors
- Goldsman Producing "Paranormal" Sequel
- New Shorts: March 15th 2010
- The Notable Films of 2010: Part Ten
- Phillippe, Tatum Up For "Captain America"
- The Notable Films of 2010: Part Three
- The Notable Films of 2010: Part Six
- The Notable Films of 2010: Part Four
- "Green" Set Photos, Trailer News
- Chris Nolan On "Batman 3," "Superman" Reboot
- More "Conan," "Selma," "Crazy" Casting
- Weekend Box-Ofice: March 19th-21st 2010
- "Captain America" Finally Reaches Climax
- Butler, Farrell and Fox Want Your "Consent"
- Bruckheimer On Cruz's Role In Fourth "Pirates"
- TV Promos: Ashes, Bad, Who, V, Glee & More
- New Shorts: March 19th 2010
- Warner Embracing 3D, Heroes, "Destination 5"
- Platinum Dunes Recruits "Monster Squad"
- A New Adaptation Of "A Wrinkle in Time"
- TV News: Doctor Who, Futurama, TV Ratings
- Two More Michael Jackson Docos Coming
- Singer & Donner Talk "X-Men" Future
- Christian Alvart Adapting "Captain Future"
- Jamie Foxx Goes Nuts For "Kane & Lynch"
- Reitman Gets "Friends", Loses "Ghostbusters"?
- Wilson, Harrelson Voice Time-Travelling Turkeys
- P.T. Anderson's Religious Film Seeks Funding
- TV News: Ashes, Eureka, Tudors
- New Shorts: March 17th 2010
- More "Conan," "Selma," "Crazy" Casting
- Gregory Smith Set For Three Features
- Boardwalk & Treme Trailers, True Blood Date
- Phillippe, Tatum Up For "Captain America"
- Director Sought For "Breaking Dawn"
- "Green" Set Photos, Trailer News
- Kingsley, Cohen, More Join Scorsese's "Invention"
- New Shorts: March 15th 2010
- "Kick-Ass" Sequel Already Planned?
- Mulcahy Defends "Teen Wolf" Remake
- Robert Downey Jr. Joins Cuaron's "Gravity"
- Scorsese's "Sinatra" Still Some Way Off
- Wyatt Takes On "Apes", Story Details
- TV News: 24 Sale, SGU Promo, Midland
- "Doctor Who" TARDIS Talk, Dates *Updated*
- Sam Worthington To Play "Dan Dare"?
- Cameron Doing "Titanic 3D," "Avatar" Re-Release
- "Hanna," "Win Win," "Comedy" Begin Production
- "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" Full Trailer Online
- News Shorts: March 11th 2010
- "Wall Street" Sequel Delayed Five Months
