Jason Reitman Options “Elliot Allagash”
Indian Paintbrush and Jason Reitman's Right of Way Films has optioned movie rights to SNL writer Simon Rich's novel "Elliot Allagash" says The Hollywood...
Daniel Radcliffe Exposes His “Western Front”
With "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" now wrapped, star Daniel Radcliffe has selected his first post-Potter feature - a new film adaptation of...
Ruben Fleischer Chases Woodland “Babe”
Ruben Fleischer ("Zombieland") is being lined up to direct the action comedy "Babe in the Woods" for Sony Pictures says the trades.Mike White ("Nacho...
Paramount Sets “Footloose” Cast
Newcomer Kenny Wormald (MTV's "Dancelife") has scored the lead role of 'Ren' in Craig Brewer's "Footloose" remake at Paramount Pictures according to a press...
Kristen Bell Saves The “Whales”
Kristen Bell is in negotiations to join "Whales" for Universal Pictures and Working Title says The Hollywood Reporter.Based on Tom Rose's non-fiction book and...
Shyamalan, Cooper, Willis & Paltrow?
Bruce Willis, Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Cooper are "loosely attached" to star in an untitled M. Night Shyamalan project according to Heat Vision.No details...
Disney Attends Its Own “Prom”
Aimee Teegarden, Yin Chang, Thomas McDonell, Danielle Campbell, Nolan Sotillo, Jared Kusnitz, Nicholas Braun, Ben Esler, Kylie Bunbury and DeVaughn Nixon have all signed...
Doctor Strange Conjures Up Scribes
Rising scribes Thomas Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer ("Sahara," "A Sound of Thunder") have been hired to pen the film adaptation of "Dr. Strange" for...
Carter Still Plans To Beat The “Devil”
Warner Bros. Pictures has resurrected the magician tale "Carter Beats the Devil" which was originally in development back at Paramount in 2002 reports TheWrap.Glen...
Lionsgate Takes A “Machine Gun Preacher”
In an official press release, Lionsgate has confirmed it has acquired North American distribution rights to Marc Forster's fact-based action drama "Machine Gun Preacher."The...
Starz To Remake Crime Drama “Underbelly”
The Starz Network has bought the rights to the Australian R-rated true crime drama series "Underbelly" and is planning a remake of the show...
News Shorts: June 21st 2010
First photos of Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary, John Cusack in The Factory, and Kellan Lutz in a loincloth on the set of...
Who Wears Short Shorts? Marvel Heroes
With "Kick Ass", "The Losers" and "Jonah Hex" tanking, the filmgoing public is definitely showing a lack of interest this year in comic-to-film adaptations...
Glee Cast Up For Three Movies?
HollywoodLife.com reports that all the major cast of Fox's hit show "Glee" are signed on to do up to three potential films based on...
Anchorman’s McKay Adopts “The Boys”
"Anchorman" director Adam McKay is apparently in serious talks to direct an adaptation of Garth Ennis' comic book "The Boys" at Sony Pictures says...
Michael Shannon Charges A “Premium”
Michael Shannon and Jamie Chung have joined the thriller "Premium Rush" for Sony Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows a New York bike...
Blomkamp Swaps Prawns For Hobbits?
TheOneRing reports that Peter Jackson wants Neill Blomkamp to take over the directing duties on "The Hobbit" prequels.With Guillermo del Toro's departure, various names...
Apatow, Mann Take A “Business Trip”
Judd Apatow will produce and his wife Leslie Mann will star in the new comedy "Business Trip" for Universal Pictures reports The Wrap.The story...
Warners Snags Cline’s “Ready Player One”
Warner Bros. Pictures has picked up the film rights to Ernie Cline's upcoming young-adult sci-fi work "Ready Player One" reports Variety.When Oasis' eccentric billionaire...
Imogen Poots Experiences “Fright Night”
British actress Imogen Poots ("28 Weeks Later," "Solitary Man") has scored the female lead in "Fright Night" reports Heat Vision.A Las Vegas-set remake of...
New Restless, Warrior, Priest, Strong Dates
Two major features saw some significant delays this weekend, while two more have announced premiere dates.The first is Gus Van Sant's dark coming-of-age drama...
You Sunk My “True Blood” Hunk
"True Blood" hunk Alexander Skarsgard has signed on to star in Peter Berg's naval action thriller "Battleship" for Universal Pictures says Heat Vision.Based on...
X-Men Gets A Beast & A Magneto?
Confirming an "X-Men: First Class" story that emerged last week, 20th Century Fox has formally offered the role of Magneto to rising Irish actor...
Luke Grimes To “Wait” For Malone, Sevigny
Luke Grimes ("Shit Year," "Brothers and Sisters") has been set as the male lead in the indie thriller "The Wait" reports VarietyChloe Sevigny and...
Tron Legacy Conquers E3 & Comic Con
One has to give full props to Disney for their handling their "Tron Legacy" publicity campaign, bringing out just enough to keep you salivating...
Toy Story 3.5 With “Cars 2”
"Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich has revealed both on MSN and through his Twitter that you'll see the next adventures of Woody and...
Ecosse Head Down To “Dolphin Street”
Ecosse Films is developing a $20 million film adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' novel "On Green Dolphin Street" says Variety.Set in 1959 against the backdrop...
Gallo, Madsen Play Some “Loosies”
Vincent Gallo and Michael Madsen are attached to star in the indie feature "Loosies" for Verdi Corrente Productions says The Hollywood Reporter.The story line...
Hoover, Apes, Scream 4, Margin Casting
HooverThough rumoured for a while, full details says Leonardo DiCaprio is now set to play J. Edgar Hoover in Clint Eastwood's still untitled biopic...
Bradley Cooper Gets To Second Base
Bradley Cooper ("The Hangover") is attached to star in an untitled baseball dramedy for Disney Pictures says the trades. Allan Loeb ("Wall Street: Money...