Cruel World: "Maverick Films and Primetime Pictures have begun principal photography on "Cruel World," starring Edward Furlong ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day"), Susan Ward ("Shallow Hal") and Jaime Pressley. Pic follows a scorned reality TV show runnerup who traps nine college students on his own fictitious show in which getting voted off costs them their lives..." (more info). Dodging Bullets: "Scribes Martin Kunert and Eric Manes have inked a mid-six-figure deal to rewrite "Dodging Bullets" for producer Joel Silver and Warner Bros. Story concerns a tough female bodyguard who finds unexpected romance while protecting a cocky NBA star from an unrelenting stalker..." (more info). East of Eden: "John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" has gotten a second wind in Hollywood. Universal and Imagine Entertainment are tying up a deal with the Steinbeck estate for an adaptation to be written by Paul Attanasio for Ron Howard to direct and Brian Grazer to produce. Steinbeck's modern retelling of the Cain and Abel story was published in 1952, and was turned into a 1955 film starring James Dean..." (more info). Monster House: "Sony has picked up the animated pic "Monster House" from DreamWorks, where it was in turn-around. Pic will be the second film made using "performance capture" animation -- which will first be showcased in Warner Bros.' "Polar Express" this November. "Monster House" is based on a pitch by Gil Kenan, who will also direct the pic, about three kids who discover that a neighbor's house is a living, breathing monster. They try to stop the house's evil plans, though adults don't believe their claims..." (more info). Reading Lolita in Tehran: "Management/production shingle Industry Entertainment has optioned the feature film rights to "Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books," the paperback bestseller by Azar Nafisi. Shohreh Aghdashloo ("House Of Sand And Fog") is attached to star, and it will be adapted by Aleksandra Crapanzano. The book is the true story of Nafisi, who resigned from her job as a lit professor in Tehran and invited seven of her best female students to attend a weekly class of Western literature in her home..." (more info). Seven Seconds: "Wesley Snipes is starring in "Seven Seconds" for Andrew Stevens Entertainment. Pic, in production at Romania's Castel Studios, is about a heist expert who accidentally steals a bag containing a Van Gogh and must find a way to save his partner, who's held hostage by gangsters pursuing the painting. Tamzin Outhwaite ("EastEnders") co-stars..." (more info). Shadowmancer: "In its first significant entry into the kid fantasy genre, Universal Pictures has made a seven-figure acquisition of G.P. Taylor bestseller "Shadowmancer" and will adapt it for the bigscreen. U will move quickly to hire a scribe for the 17th-century-set tale about a group of kids who try to steal an ancient relic that will be used by an evil sorcerer to bring darkness to the world..." (more info). Stan Lee's Upcoming: "The Stan Lee legend continues at breakneck-pace. While his bigscreen hero "Spider-Man 2" continues to scale new boxoffice heights for Sony, the 82-years-young artist tells me of projects "Earth Walker" and "Heroes At Large" at MGM-TV and "Who Wants to be A Super Hero?" at MTV. He's also readying six DVDs of "original movies" in "fantasy animation" for IDT, and a movie with Bob Evans at Paramount..." (more info). Stranger Than Fiction: "Will Ferrell is in negotiations to star in the comedy "Stranger Than Fiction," which Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball") will direct for Senator Intl. Majors including Sony, Universal and Warner Bros. are aggressively pursuing the project, which has not yet landed at a studio. Pic, written by Zach Helm, revolves around an IRS auditor whose life is interrupted by the sound of a personal narrator who knows his every thought, feeling and action, including when and where he will die..." (more info). Borders: "Andrea Berloff has been hired to write "Borders" for Scott Free Prods. "Borders" centers on a Mexican-American Border Patrol rookie who must work his way out of a morass of corruption, greed and human suffering along the Arizona border..." (more info). Industry of War: "In a pre-emptive bid, writer-producer Ronald Shusett and Daniel Alter have teamed up to option the feature film rights to Jordan Raskin's "Industry of War," an Image Comics series that debuts in September. The book is about undercover government agents who hunt down missing military technology before it falls into the wrong hands..." (more info). One Nation: "Screenwriter Jeffrey Nachmanoff is reteaming with director Roland Emmerich on "One Nation" for Columbia Pictures. The "Day After Tomorrow" scribe is in negotiations to pen the political thriller, which Emmerich is now attached to direct as well as produce through his Centropolis Entertainment banner. The project's plot line involves an impeached president who refuses to leave the White House. Meanwhile, an FBI agent is rushing to discover the truth behind a top-level conspiracy that threatens to undermine the Constitution..." (more info). Scavenger Hunt: "Screenwriter Jonathan Davis has been hired to rewrite Eli Roth's "Scavenger Hunt" for Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and Universal Pictures. Roth, who wrote the first draft of the screenplay, will direct the feature, which is inspired by his experiences from his school days and follows a group of overachieving students on a scavenger hunt..." (more info). Sky High: "Walt Disney Pictures has found its superhero mister and missus in Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston. The duo will star in "Sky High," a teen comedy that Mike Mitchell is directing. "Sky High" centers on a high school for superpowered teens in a world where superheroes are an everyday occurrence. Russell and Preston will play Cmdr. Stronghold and Josie Jetstream, respectively, the parents of a boy (Michael Angarano) attending the high school..." (more info). Strutter: "Writers Tim Rasmussen and Vince Di Meglio have set up two projects at Columbia Pictures. The studio has picked up "Strutter" in turnaround from Universal, and the project is a comedy about the Olympic sport of race walking. The duo also has boarded "How I Paid for College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater," based on the book by Marc Acito..." (more info). The Seat Filler: "Helmer Nick Castle's indie feature "The Seat Filler," starring pop songstress Kelly Rowland, has been tapped to close the eighth annual Urbanworld Film Festival Aug. 8. Exec produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and also starring Duane Martin, "Filler" follows a struggling law student who works as a seat filler at awards ceremonies to make ends meet..." (more info). The Tale of Desperaux: "French director Sylvain Chomet ("The Triplets of Belleville") has signed on to direct "The Tale of Despereaux" for Universal Pictures. The script for the film will be based on the book by Kate DiCamillo. It has been on the New York Times best-seller list for 25 weeks since September, has sold more than 1 million copies and won the 2004 Newbery Medal for children's literature..." (more info). Untitled Usher Project: "MTV Films is set to produce a film, currently known as the untitled Usher project, built around the performer. Usher will star and executive produce. A soundtrack component of the deal is in negotiations. Paramount Pictures is distributing..." (more info). Battlestar Galactica (TV): BSG 3000 reports that now that Universal is owned by NBC, it seems the network is rumoured to be considering airing the BSG miniseries this Fall before the series premieres on Sci-Fi in January of 2005. Apparently, NBC is very pleased with the miniseries and wants to expose its viewers to the production. Bond 21: CBN reports that Eon Productions are looking to film James Bond 21 in the Czech Republic and have begun talks with studios and service companies in the city of Prague. Catwoman: Dutch tabloid De Telegraaf reports that Halle Berry's stand-in for her stunts is a man. Hawaiian born martial arts experts Nito Larioza has the same height and skin tone of the actress. Christmas with the Kranks: Two new photos from the Allen/Curtis comedy are up at Movieweb. Collateral: 18 new pics from the Cruise flick are up at Rope of Silicon. Die Hard 4: Talk of Cameron reviving the franchise has gone up at Moviehole. Doctor Who: On-location filming has started as of yesterday at a Department Store in Cardiff, Wales according to The BBC. DVD News: Details and art is up for Shrek 2, Fahrenheit 9/11, Van Helsing: 3-Disc Set, Garfield, Saved, Jersey Girl, Supersize Me, Eternal Sunshine..., Christine: SE, Heartlands, John Waters Boxset, Arrested Development: Season 1, The L Word: Season 1, In Living Color: Season 2, Roswell: Season 2, CSI: Miami Season 2 & Shaun of the Dead. Ghost Rider: A Spring 2006 release date is looking to be targeted. Global Frequency: KryptonSite reports that Josh Hopkins, who recently did a story arc on FOX's North Shore, has joined the cast. Howl's Moving Castle: Looks like the official site for the Miyazaki movie has opened. Meet the Fockers: Pics from the new trailer are up at The Trades. Memoirs of a Geisha: AFP reports that two darlings of Hong Kong cinema, Maggie Cheung and former Bond girl Michelle Yeoh, have lost out on the lead role in Steven Spielberg's next movie to China's Zhang Ziyi, a report said. Open Water: An exclusive first look at the final one-sheet is up at Movieweb. Resident Evil: Apocalypse: 40 new pics from the sequel are at Rope of Silicon. Seed of Chucky: A new photo is up at Blackfilm. Sin City: A poster featuring Mickey Rourke's is up at Sketch Book Sessions. Smallville (TV): A brief look at a location shot from the premiere is up at HNR. Star Wars: Episode III: Some interesting pics from behind-the-scenes are up at Fast & Danger. Superman: "All I can say is that he [Bryan Singer] is going to do it. And yeah, I'm editing and scoring" says John Ottman over at Music From the Movies. Meanwhile, Superman-V.com claims that Richard Donner and his wife Lauren Shuler Donner are in "deep negotiations" with Warner Bros. to produce the Superman movie, now that Neal Moritz and Gilbert Adler no longer on board.
Tenth and Wolf: Yahoo Movies reports that Val KIlmer, Freddie Prinze Jr., James Marsden, Lesley Ann Warren, and ex Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee all star in this film which will start shooting in September. The Land of the Dead: KNB talks about doing this film's effects to Horror Channel. The Life and Death of Peter Sellers: 16 new shots are now up at Rope of Silicon. The Manchurian Candidate: Two clips from the Denzel thriller are up at IFilm. Thunderbirds: Sophia Myles talks Lady Penelope to icLiverpool. Women Thou Art Loosed: The one-sheet for the comedy is up at BlackFilm. Title: link. Thanks to 'PK', 'John', 'Julez', 'Jediyuth', 'Pexy', 'Mark', 'Kenny', 'Brian', 'James', 'Alex', 'Rick', 'Dave', 'thebatsignal', 'Antoine', 'Kenny', 'Ben', 'Tom', 'Wilson' & 'Brad'
