Ernest Hemingway Film: "James Gandolfini will star as Ernest Hemingway in an untitled film mobilizing for a January start. The actor has committed to topline a drama about the tempestuous romance between Hemingway and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn. Turner will complete the script this month; the producers will look to land a director and financing by early Fall..." (more info). Psi-Ops: "Producers Adrian Askarieh and Chuck Gordon have optioned "Psi-Ops" from publisher Midway, which also owns the game of their upcoming film adaptation "Spy Hunter". The pair, very keen on doing game adaptations, are in negotiations with a helmer and plan to take the property and director as a package to studios after Labor Day. "Psi-Ops" (official site) is the story of a government agent with psionic powers whose memory is erased. He slowly recalls his abilities as he is sent to infiltrate a group of rogue agents who were also part of his training program..." (more info). The War of the Red Cliff: "John Woo is developing his first Chinese-language film in more than a decade, "The War of the Red Cliff." Chow Yun-Fat has been offered the starring role. Teaming of Woo and Chow would be their first since the 1992 classic "Hard-Boiled." Production would begin in 2006. If completed as planned, "The War of the Red Cliff" would become the most expensive film in mainland Chinese cinema history, with a budget of about $36 million..." (more info). Art School Confidential: "Ethan Suplee has joined the cast of United Artists' "Art School Confidential." Suplee, whose credits include "Without a Paddle," "Cold Mountain" and "The Butterfly Effect," will play the role of Vince, an aspiring filmmaker. Vince is roommates with the central character, Jerome (Max Minghella), an aspiring artist who achieves the fame he's always dreamed of when he's inadvertently arrested for being a murderer..." (more info). Blood and Chocolate: "Rupert Wainwright is fast becoming a staple at MGM. The "Stigmata" director has signed on to direct the werewolf fllm "Blood and Chocolate." He also is attached to direct the studio's big-screen adaptation of "The Outer Limits." Meanwhile, Lakeshore has come on board to co-finance and co-produce "Blood," which is based on the book by Annette Curtis Klause and set in a secret society of werewolves living in modern-day society..." (more info). Fragile: "Calista Flockhart is back to work with her first major film role since the end of "Ally McBeal", signing on to star in the independent feature "Fragile." Shooting starts in Barcelona at the end of the month with Jaume Balaguero directing from a script he wrote with Jordi Galceran. The Filmax project will see Flockhart topline as a nurse who takes a new job at a desolate children's hospital during its closing days..." (more info). Sky High: "Bruce Campbell, Lynda Carter and David Foley are going to be superhero teachers. The actors have joined the cast of "Sky High," a teen comedy that Mike Mitchell is directing. "Sky High" revolves around a high school for superpowered teens in a world where superheroes are an everyday occurrence. Campbell will play Coach Boomer, who tests students and decides whether they become a sidekick or a hero. Carter is set as the school's principal, while Foley will portray Mr. Boy, the teacher of sidekicks..." (more info). The Breathtaker: "Sean Hood has been brought on board to write "The Breathtaker," a horror thriller that John Wells is producing via his shingle, John Wells Prods. The project is based on Alice Blanchard's novel and follows a small-town police chief's pursuit of a serial killer who strikes only during tornadoes, brutally killing his victims in the eye of the storm..." (more info).1972 Munich Olympics: Steven Spielberg was spotted scouting locations for his now delayed terrorist flick in Malta, the Mediterranean Island would stand-in for Palestine. 2001 Maniacs: An update on Tim Sullivan's debut movie is up at Horror Channel. 2004 Fantasy FilmFest: Over 33 reviews from the Canadian genre film fest are up at JoBlo.Com. Alexander: A look at the game based on the Colin Farrell/Oliver Stone flick is up at Monsters & Critics. Alfie: Footage and screen caps from the new trailer are up at The Trades. Daredevil (DVD): Man Without Fear reports that Fox Home Entertainment is targeting a November 30th release for the Daredevil Director's Cut DVD.
Deuce Bigalow 2: The cast and crew were in Amsterdam again last week and in letters to residents, the film used the title "Deuce Bigolow 2: Destination Amsterdam". Pics from the Amsterdam Stadsschouwburg set are here & here Doctor Who: The BBC reports that veteran Dalek actor John Scott Martin has offered to step into the costume again for the 2005 "Doctor Who" series. DVD News: Details and art is up from Shrek 2, 24: Season 3, Van Helsing, White Chicks, Quantum Leap: Season 2 & Wildboyz: Season 1. Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire: JK Rowling talked about the fourth film and sixth book at the Edinburgh Book Festival. A full transcript is up at Monsters & Critics. Ladder 49: Morris Chestnut talks about his involvement in the Travolta movie to LatinoReview. Land of the Dead: Shooting will take place in Toronto, Universal is distributing and Dennis Hopper has joined the cast. Mrs. Henderson Presents: Very disappointing news. Will Young just gave an interview saying that he's no doing nudity in this Judi Dench film as there is "no way his parents need to see 'that!'". Spaced (TV) : Director Edgar Wright confirmed at an appearance at the Wellington screening of "Shaun of the Dead" that he doubted there would be a third series of "Spaced" although might return to the universe he created with a one off special perhaps looking at the characters 10 years down the line.
Star Wars: Episode 3: A video interview with Steve Sansweet is now up at IESB. Superman: More on the open casting call is up at Craigslist. The Boy From Oz: From the Q&A column in this week's PARADE: "Q: Any chance that Hugh Jackman will do a film version of THE BOY FROM OZ ...? A: More than just a chance. The producers tell us they wouldn't dream of doing an OZ film without the multi-talented Jackman". The Grudge: Kadee Strickland talks about her involvement in the US remake to LatinoReview. Tru Calling: More pics from the set of the second season are up at HNR. Without a Paddle: Spiderbaits "Tonight Alright," is going to be featured in the comedy, see BandBuilder for a copy. Thanks to 'Elijah', 'Levai', 'Robert', 'Dan', 'Tom', 'Damizi', 'Sparkmark', 'Jakob', 'Stef', 'James', 'rbian', 'GeneralZoddd', 'Brad', 'Ryan', 'c0rpse from Winnipeg', 'Alex' & 'Rojo'
