Annapolis: "Jordana Brewster will star opposite James Franco in the Walt Disney Studios drama "Annapolis." Justin Lin is helming the feature about a boy from the wrong side of the tracks whose dream of attending the U.S. Naval Academy becomes a reality. Brewster would play an upper classman who helps Franco's character train in the ring as the two fall for each other, even though it is a violation of academic policy..." (more info).

Courtney Crumrin: "Regency Enterprises and Fox 2000 Pictures have optioned Ted Naifeh's "Courtney Crumrin" series of comicbooks to develop as a potential fantasy franchise. Series follows a teen who must contend with being a social outcast at a snobby new school while simultaneously moving in with her warlock uncle and learning how to harness magic..." (more info).

Nine Lives: "Helmer Rodrigo Garcia has his hands full with a big-name cast for his latest effort, the indie drama "Nine Lives". The story is a series of vignettes, offering glimpses into the lives of nine women, played by Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Elpidia Carrillo, Glenn Close, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Holly Hunter, Amanda Seyfriend, Sissy Spacek and Robin Wright Penn. Their stories are rounded out thanks to additional cast members including Stephen Dillane, Dakota Fanning, William Fichtner, Jason Isaacs, Joe Mantegna, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Mary Kay Place, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Miguel Sandoval and Aidan Quinn..." (more info).

Nowhere Men: "The Walt Disney Co. knows where Ben Affleck is -- attached to the adventure feature "Nowhere Men." The studio has acquired the pitch for high-six figures for Peter and David Griffiths to pen. The ensemble adventure is described as "Ocean's Eleven" meets "Men in Black." It revolves around a group of people, one of whom will be played by Affleck, who pursue covert missions, aided by their personal extraordinary gifts..." (more info).

Out to Sea: "Fine Line Features has cast an expensive net to acquire distribution rights to Alejandro Amenabar's dramatic "Out to Sea" (Mar Adentro), starring Javier Bardem. Sources confirmed Friday that the specialty arm has plunked down a sum in the range of $5 million-$6 million for rights in all English-language territories..." (more info).

Smoke: "Gold Circle Films has picked up supernatural thriller spec "Smoke," with Vertigo Entertainment and Bedlam Media attached to produce. Written by Ronnie Christensen, "Smoke" is the story of a physically abused dancer who flees her home for an apartment complex where she has premonitions of a tragic fire..." (more info).

Soul Mates: "Columbia Pictures has acquired the pitch "Soul Mates" by Luke Greenfield, who also will direct. Michael De Luca is producing. "Soul Mates" is described as a romantic comedy that charts a relationship between a man and woman who fall in love in high school. The film chronicles their ups and downs over many years, showing how these two are destined to be together, though life and timing keeps them apart..." (more info).

Star Wars: Episode III: "The upcoming third installment of the "Star Wars" prequels was officially christened Saturday at the 35th annual Comic-Con International when Lucasfilm revealed the film's official moniker: "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith." The news came at the end of the Lucasfilm presentation, held at the San Diego Convention Center..." (more info).

The Girl Can't Help It: "Fox 2000 and Forest Whitaker's Spirit Dance Entertainment are teaming to remake the 1956 comedy "The Girl Can't Help It," which starred Tom Ewell and Jayne Mansfield. The music-driven original followed the story of a talent agent (Ewell) who is hired by a mobster (Edmond O'Brien) to turn his musically challenged girlfriend (Mansfield) into a big star..." (more info).

The Legend of Zorro: "British actor Rufus Sewell is joining the cast of Columbia Pictures' "Legend of Zorro," the sequel to "Mask of Zorro," in which original cast members Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are reuniting with director Martin Campbell. Sewell portrays Armand, Zorro's rival for the affection of Elena (Zeta-Jones)..." (more info).

Batman Begins: The first pic of Cillian Murphy as Dr. Jonathan Crane is up at LatinoReview.

Blade: Trinity: New pics from the sequel are here & here.

Code 46: Heaps of new pics are up at Cinemenium.

Criminal: An exclusive look at the one-sheet is now up at Movieweb.

CSI: CNN reports that Jorja Fox will be re-instated on CBS's hit show, her temporary departure has been labelled "a misunderstanding".

Dark Water: The supernatural thriller remake starring Jennifer Connelly opens January 7th, 2005.

Free Radicals: The trailer for the drama is now up at Kino.com.

Global Frequency: Krypton Site reports that Australian actress Jenni Baird has been cast as Dr. Kate Finch on the series.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Miranda Richardson has been cast as nosy reporter Rita Skeeter according to The Leaky Cauldron.

Ladder 49: The one-sheet for the Travolta fire drama is up at LatinoReview.

LOTR: Return of the King: A clip from the extended edition DVD is up at Monsters & Critics.

National Treasure: The Nic Cage thriller has been moved up a week to November 19th.

Satan's Playground: Dante Tomaselli talks his new film to Horror Asylum, whilst the official site is up.

Shooting Livien: Some new photos from this flick are up at the official site.

Smallville (TV): Actress Erica Durance's stint as Lois Lane has been signed for 13 episodes rather than four as earlier thought. There won't be a love interest with Clark storyline developed.

Stage Beauty: Footage from the new trailer is up at The Trades.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith: Official details on the new title name is up at StarWars.Com.

Superman: Jim Caviezel was a guest star on "What's Next" on the TV Guide channel. He concluded the interview by saying he hopes his next role involves alot of working out, blue tights, and a red cape.

The Bourne Ultimatum: Matt Damon told Dallas station 102.1 The EDGE that :personally didn't see a need for a third one but if the second does well enough and the script (for the hypothetical third film) was good, he would consider it".

The Clubhouse: Dan Byrd talks about the upcoming CBS series to Mediasharx.

The Magic Roundabout: A classic Anglo/French kids show from the 1960's, "The Magic Roundabout", has had it's full 21st century CG facelift applied. The trailer is now online at MyMovies.Net.

The Passion of the Jim: A rather intriguing short has now gone up at SKB.

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