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All Families Are Psychotic: "DreamWorks has set commercials director Noam Murro to make his feature directorial debut on "All Families Are Psychotic." Mark Poirier will adapt the Douglas Coupland novel. Deal comes after Murro and the studio exchanged vows on "The Ring 2," then called it off because of creative differences. The story chronicles the Florida reunion of the ultimate dysfunctional family, who gather to see the clan's sole productive family member, an astronaut, fly into space..." (more info). Meet the Haunteds: "Comicbook outfit Platinum Studios has partnered with Dean Valentine's new First Family Entertainment to adapt several projects for television. Among the concepts in development are "Meet the Haunteds," a series of graphic novels about a white family who move into an old mansion haunted by the ghosts of a black family..." (more info). Runaway Train: "Mark Bomback ("Godsend", "Constantine") has been set by 20th Century Fox to write "Runaway Train". The drama gives the "Apollo 13" treatment to the story of an out-of-control train. The Fox deal came after Bomback turned in the first draft of "Die Hard 4", and he was just hired to rewrite "Unnatural History," a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced actioner about a family that becomes trapped in the Museum of Natural History ..." (more info). The Magic Roundabout: "Ian McKellen has signed up to provide the voice for the magical character Zebedee in Pathe's movie version of the kids TV classic "The Magic Roundabout." McKellen joints a voice cast that also includes Robbie Williams, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, Kylie Minogue and Bill Nighy. The CGI animated movie is scheduled for U.K. release next February..." (more info). BloodRayne: "Michelle Rodriguez, Matt Davis and Michael Madsen have been cast in "BloodRayne," based on the popular video game of the same name, joining Ben Kingsley and Kristanna Loken. Uwe Boll is directing and producing. Similar to the popular video game, the film is based on a sexy supernatural huntress named BloodRayne (Loken), who hunts down and eliminates supernatural threats around the globe for a secret society called Brimstone..." (more info). Freddy vs. Jason 2: "New Line Cinema is in negotiations with director-producer Sam Raimi for a project titled "Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash." Although Raimi would not direct, he holds rights to the "Evil Dead" franchise. "Freddy vs. Jason" grossed more than $74 million, so even if a deal with Raimi can't be reached, New Line is determined to find a way to extend the franchise by introducing a new character or just pitting Freddy and Jason against each other one more time..." (more info). The Longest Yard: "Nicholas Turturro has joined the cast of "The Longest Yard." Turturro will play the role of Brucie, a quarterback, in the Paramount Pictures/Columbia Pictures production, which stars Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds and Chris Rock. A remake of the 1974 feature, "Yard" will star Sandler as a convict who leads a group of prison inmates in a game against the guards -- the role that Reynolds played in the original..." (more info). Venus and Vegas: "Donald Faison, Molly Sims, Eddie Kaye Thomas and Eddie Guerra are teaming to star in the indie comedy feature "Venus and Vegas" for helmer Demian Lichtenstein. Penned by Guerra ("CSI: Miami"), "Venus" follows a trio of crooks -- Faison, Thomas and Guerra -- who must work together to repair their fractured relationship after they botch a holdup job. Jaime Pressly, Abraham Benrubi, Florence Henderson, Jon Polito and Paul Ben-Victor round out the cast..." (more info).Alfie: The one-sheet for the Jude Law remake is up at LatinoReview. Around the Bend: The one-sheet for the Christopher Walken & Michael Caine flick is up at LatinoReview. Batman Begins: FMFE has just posted a Quicktime video along with photos of the August 15th filming of "Batman Begins" in Waukegan, IL. The video features clips of the overall filming, along with new looks at the Gotham City Police squad cars and helicopter, and of course, The Batmobile, all in action. Bloodrayne: Director Uwe Boll has announced today, that Michael Madsen will complete the cast for Bloodrayne. Kristana Loken, Ben Kingsley and Michelle Rodriguez have also been casted also for the video game adaption. Filming begins today. Closer: The first pic of Julia Roberts in the drama is up at Rope of Silicon. Doom: Shooting is still scheduled for Fall in Prague according to Overgame. DVD News: Details and art is now up for Chronicles of Riddick, White Chicks, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, The China Syndrome: SE, Proof & The Rapture. Hotel Rwanda: Some new stills from the Nick Nolte/Don Cheadle drama are up at LatinoReview. Mission: Impossible III: Paramount Pictures and Cruise/Wagner Productions officially announced today that J.J. Abrams will direct. Shooting begins next Summer Shaun of the Dead: Empire spoke to Shaun director Edgar Wright last night and got some exclusive details on his and Simon Pegg's next project. Silver City: Eleven photos from the John Sayles drama are up at Rope of Silicon. The Passion of the Christ: An early look at the DVD is now up at DVD Fanatic. Wimbledon: 21 new images from the romantic comedy are up at Rope of Silicon. Thanks to 'James', 'Brad', 'Lisa' & 'KarlChilders'

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