Warrior Director Sells “Samurai” Script
"Warrior" helmer Gavin O'Connor and "Ice Age" writer Michael J. Wilson have sold their action adventure spec script "The Samurai" to Warner Bros. Pictures...
Spielberg Drops “Lincoln,” Robo Crumbs
Steven Spielberg spoke briefly with Empire this week about his slate of upcoming films.First up his "Lincoln" biopic starts shooting in October. He...
Guggenheim Pens Ambitious “Time Zones”
Marc Guggenheim ("Green Lantern") has been set to write the sci-fi fantasy adventure "Time Zones" for Disney Pictures reports Heat Vision.The story is set...
An Old Villain Cameos In “Dark Knight Rises”?
POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEADChris Nolan's good luck charm, actor Cillian Murphy, could be making a cameo in the upcoming "The Dark Knight Rises".Murphy played the...
Benderspink Options Magson’s “Red Station”
Benderspink has optioned the rights to Adrian Magson's spy thriller novel "Red Station" says Heat Vision.The story follows Harry Tate, an MI5 agent who...
Doug Liman To Climb Sony’s “Everest”
"The Bourne Identity" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" director Doug Liman has joined "Everest", an adaptation of Jeffrey Archer's historical novel "Paths of Glory",...
Half Nelson Duo Send “Hate Mail”
"Half Nelson" and "Sugar" writer/directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden have set up the drama "Hate Mail" at Wayfare Entertainment reports Variety.The film tells...
Steve Carell Becomes A “Foxcatcher”
Steve Carell has been offered the lead role in "Moneyball" helmer Bennett Miller's true crime drama "Foxcatcher" says The Press Association.Carell has been asked...
Labine, Akerman To Visit “Cottage Country”
Malin Akerman and Tyler Labine are co-starring in Peter Wellington's indie dark comedy "Cottage Country" at Whizbang Films and Alliance Films says The Hollywood...
Klattenhoff Joins Del Toro’s “Pacific Rim”
Diego Klattenhoff (TV's "Homeland") has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro's epic actioner "Pacific Rim" at Warner Bros. Pictures reports Variety.Set in 2025,...
Brown, Graham Joins Efron/Quaid Film
Clancy Brown, Heather Graham and Kim Dickens have joined the cast of the untitled Ramin Bahrani project starring Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron at...
Mortal Kombat Gets A Big Screen Reboot
It was inevitable. After the success of the recent digital series for Warner Premiere, New Line has hired "Fame" director Kevin Tancharoen to...
Lindelof On Two “Prometheus” Characters
"Lost" producer Damon Lindelof has spoken some more about Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender's characters in Ridley Scott's upcoming sci-fi epic "Prometheus" and given...
News Shorts: September 29th 2011
Poster for The Thing, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Lorax, New Year's Eve, I Melt with You and Justice."Despite the disappointing box-office for...
Courtney Joins, Child Talks “One Shot”
"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" actor Jai Courtney has landed a major role in Christopher McQuarrie's adaptation of the Lee Child novel "One Shot" at...
Ellen Page Joins Eco-Thriller “The East”
Ellen Page has joined the cast of the upcoming thriller "The East" reports Variety.The story focuses on a group of eco terrorists. Page will...
Stan, McGrath, Hurt Join “Labyrinth” Mini
Sebastian Stan ("Captain America"), Katie McGrath ("Merlin"), Emun Elliott ("Game of Thrones") and acting legend John Hurt have signed on to star in the...
Craig Talks, Opening Revealed For “Bond 23”?
He spent much of "From Russia with Love" and part of "The World is Not Enough" there, now James Bond is returning to Istanbul...
Thor 2 Director Talk, “Avengers” Cover
With reports earlier this week citing "Monster" helmer Patty Jenkins as the potential new director of the "Thor" sequel, the first film's star Chris...
Spielberg Wanted For Moses Epic
Warner Bros. Pictures is pursuing Steven Spielberg to direct their upcoming Moses biopic epic "Gods and Kings" reports Deadline.The story chronicles Moses' entire life...
McAuliffe, Boneta Join “Paradise Lost”
Callan McAuliffe ("I Am Number Four") has joined the cast while Diego Gonzalez Boneta is being eyed for the role of Adam in Alex...
Tintin, “War Horse,” “Mission” Change Dates
The Christmas film schedule has undergone a bit of a minor shake-up today with Paramount and Dreamworks altering their release plans for three films...
Rooney Mara Favorite For “Oldboy” Remake?
Rooney Mara ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "The Social Network") is reportedly the front-runner for the female lead in Spike Lee's remake of...
Dominic Cooper Drives To “Motor City”
Dominic Cooper is in talks to star in the revenge thriller "Motor City" at Warner Bros. Pictures and Silver Pictures says Variety.The story follows...
Antonie Fuqua Set For “Hunter Killer”?
Antoine Fuqua ("Training Day," "King Arthur") is in final talks to direct "Hunter Killer" at Original FIlms and Relativity Media reports Variety.An adaptation of...
Star Trek: Next Gen Blu-ray Trailer Hits
We knew it was coming but Paramount has now made it official - "Star Trek: The Next Generation" will dive into 1080p waters with...
Gibson’s Hanukkah Origin Film Gets A Rival
While many are still wondering if Mel Gibson's long planned Judah Maccabee biopic will go ahead at Warners, someone else has already begun work...
The Latest Nails In The 3D Coffin?
With 3D screen revenue dwindling in North America and concerns now being raised in even the most conservative quarters, the technology's outlook suffered another...
First “Huntsman,” “Bourne” Set Photos
There's only so many blurry Catwoman photos one can stand. Thankfully today set photos have emerged from two other high profile 2012 tentpoles...
David Duchovny Goes Under In “Phantom”
"The X-Files" and "Californication" star David Duchovny has signed on for the indie Cold War-era Soviet submarine thriller "Phantom" reports Variety.Duchovny will portray the...