Max Irons Takes the Other “Host” Lead
26-year-old actor Max Irons ("Red Riding Hood") has scored the role of Jared Howe in Andrew Niccol's film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's 2008 science-fiction...
Steve Carell Joins The “Lunatics”
Steve Carell is attached to star in "Lunatics" for Universal Pictures says DeadlineBased on the Dave Barry and Alan Zweibel novel, the story follows...
Casting News: Olin, Schwimmer, Linn
The HypnotistLena Olin ("Alias") and Finnish actor Tobias Zilliacus have joined the cast of Lasse Hallstrom's Swedish feature "The Hypnotist" adapted from Lars Kepler's...
Grazer Set, Others Campaign For Oscars
Update: It was predictable but nevertheless not a bad choice. AMPAS has chosen eight-time Oscar host Billy Crystal to replace Eddie Murphy for...
Bradley Cooper Out Of “U.N.C.L.E.”
"The Hangover" star Bradley Cooper has turned down an offer to star in Steven Soderbergh's "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." reports The Wrap.Cooper marks the...
Tillman Jr. Directing Miles Davis Biopic
George Tillman Jr. ("Faster") will direct "Miles", a biopic about legendary jazz musician Miles Davis reports Risky Biz Blog. The project is loosely based...
Four More Join Tarantino’s “Django”
James Remar ("Dexter"), Tom Wopat ("Dukes of Hazzard"), James Russo ("Public Enemies") and Todd Allen ("Friday Night Lights") have all joined the cast of...
Harrelson, Waits, Kurylenko Join “Psychopaths”
Woody Harrelson, Tom Waits and Olga Kurylenko have all joined the cast of "In Bruges" helmer Martin McDonagh's "Seven Psychopaths" for Blueprint Pictures, Film4...
Screen Gems Acquire “Raid” Remake Rights
Screen Gems has officially acquired the remake rights to Indonesian action thriller "The Raid" reports Reuters.Gareth Evans helmed the original which follows a SWAT...
Close, Olsen Star In New “Therese Raquin”
Two of this year's potential Oscar best actress contenders - veteran Glenn Close and newcomer Elizabeth Olsen ("Martha Marcy May Marlene") - are set...
Script News: Godzilla, Double, Asteroids, Girl
GodzillaMax Borenstein ("Art of the Steal") is set to re-write Gareth Edwards' planned remake of "Godzilla" at Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.David Goyer...
Mike Binder Helms Comedy “Familymoon”
Mike Binder ("Reign Over Me," "The Upside of Anger") is set to direct the family comedy "Familymoon" for Walden Media says Variety.The story follows...
News Shorts: November 9th 2011
Photos of Daniel Radcliffe in The Woman in Black, Robert Pattinson in Cosmopolis, Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games, and set photos galore from...
Eddie Murphy Out As Oscars Host
With Brett Ratner gone, Eddie Murphy is following.In a just published press release (via Deadline), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has...
Kardashian Still Set For “Marriage Counselor”
Despite her own divorce last week after three months of marriage, reality star Kim Kardashian remains committed to starring in Tyler Perry's new movie...
Ratner Remaking “Last American Virgin”
Less than day after departing his job as producer of the Oscars telecast comes word via The Playlist that "Rush Hour" and "X-Men: The...
I, Frankenstein Stumbles Around Melbourne
Stuart Beattie's "I, Frankenstein" will be filmed in Victoria it has been announced. Hopscotch/eOne and Lionsgate will distribute the film.Based on the comic...
Payne Confirms “Wilson” Adaptation
"The Descendants" helmer Alexander Payne says that once he wraps his next flick "Nebraska", he's moving onto a film adaptation of Dan Clowes' comic...
Martin Weisz “Dreamt” Of A New Job
Frequent music video director and "The Hills Have Eyes II" helmer Martin Weisz is set to direct the psychological thriller "Dreamt" for Safady Entertainment.The...
Casting: Mobius, Penthouse, Taken 2, Napa
MobiusFrench actor Jean Dujardin ("The Artist") will star opposite Cecile de France ("Hereafter") in Eric Rochant's thriller-romance, "Mobius" for Recifilms, Axel Films, Les Productions...
Ratner Out, Others Up For Oscars Telecast
There's a problem with being yourself in interviews, you can come off a jackass. Such is the case of Brett Ratner who has...
Snow White Gets A Banner, Trailer Soon
Universal have released an impressive high-res banner for Rupert Sanders' "Snow White and the Huntsman", a fantasy epic take on the classic fairy tale...
Jake Abel Is One Of “The Host” Male Leads
Jake Abel ("Percy Jackson," "I Am Number Four") has emerged as the frontrunner to play one of the two male lead roles in Andrew...
Frank Pens “Unforgiven” UK Mini Remake
"Minority Report" and "The Lookout" scribe Scott Frank is set to write and direct "Unforgiven" for GK Films says Deadline.A feature film remake of...
MGM Cooks Up A “Killer Pizza”
MGM is in talks with 1492 Pictures and CJ Entertainment to pick up the Adam Green-scripted adaptation of Greg Taylor's book "Killer Pizza" says...
CBS & Columbus Reboot “The Rifleman”
CBS has closed deals for a reboot of the 50's CBS western drama series "The Rifleman" says Deadline.The 1880s-set show followed Lucas McCain, a...
Film Planned Of Stephen King’s “Rose Madder”
Palomar Pictures have announced they are developing a feature film adaptation of one of the better works of Stephen King's 90's efforts - "Rose...
Saunders Pens An “Absolutely Fabulous” Film
Jennifer Saunders is planning a feature film version of classic BBC TV sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" reports Deadline. The show ran from 1992 until 1995,...
An Update On “Mad Max: Fury Road”
George Miller has been out doing the promotional rounds for the "Happy Feet" sequel and gave an update (via Coming Soon) about the progress...
Padhila Talks More About His “Robocop”
Jose Padilha has told STYD that his upcoming reboot of the "Robocop" franchise will explore in detail a part of the story that Paul...