Peter Jackson Updates “Hobbit” Rumors
Peter Jackson has confirmed to Moviefone that MGM's problems will have a direct impact on the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit".Asked about...
Moverman Climbs Ellroy’s “Rampart”
"The Messenger" writer/director Oren Moverman will pen and direct "Rampart" for Lightstream Pictures reports Variety.Based on a story by James Ellroy, the action follows...
Deschanel Joins Beresford’s “Enchantress”
Zooey Deschanel is in talks to play Ada Lovelace in the period drama "Enchantress of Numbers" reports Production Weekly.Daughter of Lord Byron, Lovelace was...
Mighty Mouse Is On His Way
Paramount Pictures is planning a cinematic reboot of animated hero "Mighty Mouse" reports The Los Angeles Times.Though several scribes have attempted a film adaptation...
Dunst Feels von Trier’s “Melancholia”
Kirsten Dunst has scored the lead role in "Melancholia", the next project from controversial director Lars on Trier ("Antichrist," "Dogville") reports Deadline New York.Dunst...
Jonah Hex Trailer Finally Coming
Vulture reports that the first and likely only trailer for the Warner Brothers comic book adaptation "Jonah Hex" looks likely to be attached to...
Vera Farmiga Arms “A Thousand Guns”
Vera Farmiga is set to star in the independent western "A Thousand Guns" for Prominent Pictures says Variety.Farmiga will play a preacher's wife who...
Lily Collins Joins Lautner In “Abduction”
Lily Collins ("The Blind Side") has scored the love interest role in the Taylor Lautner-led action thriller "Abduction" for Lionsgate says Deadline New York.Collins...
Lutz, Jackson Open The “Deathgates”
The independent action thriller "Fury" has scored the new title of "Deathgames" reports Heat Vision.The story centers on a young man (Kellan Lutz) kidnapped...
Maslansky To Play Bruce Lee’s “Flute”
Producer Paul Maslansky is moving forward on "The Silent Flute", a reworked version of a film treatment martial arts legend Bruce Lee wrote before...
Curtis Hanson Looks Into Cop Conman Tale
Curtis Hanson ("L.A. Confidential," "Wonder Boys") is in talks to direct the story of Bill Anthony Jakob for Fox Searchlight says Deadline New York.Jakob...
Listen To “The Last Beat” Of Jim Morrison
Robert Saitzyk ("Godspeed") is set to direct a drama about the final days of The Doors frontman Jim Morrison entitled "The Last Beat" says...
CJ Entertainment Backs “The Last Godfather”
CJ Entertainment are set to co-produce, finance and distribute the $13.4 million crime comedy "The Last Godfather" says Variety.The film follows a mafia boss...
Burn Notice Gets Two Further Seasons
One of my favourite small screen guilty pleasures has just more than doubled its lifespan.Variety reports that cable broadcaster USA has ordered two further...
The 2010 Cannes Film Festival Line-Up
Only a few recognisable entires have made their way into the 63rd Cannes Film Festival line-up which has proven quite globally diverse this year.High-profile...
Atwell Joins, Whedon Polishes “Captain America”
Marvel Studios announced in a press release yesterday that Hayley Atwell has been cast to star as Peggy Carter in the studio's anticipated "Captain...
Summit Responds To “Eclipse” Reshoot Talk
Summit Entertainment has shot down some rather alarmist reports about the upcoming "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" requiring extensive reshoots.LaineyGossip reported yesterday that Summit was...
Zac Efron Plays With “Snabba Cash”
Zac Efron is attached to star in and produce an American remake of the Swedish crime thriller "Snabba cash" for Warner Bros. Pictures says...
Viola Davis Turns Maid For “The Help”
Oscar nominee Viola Davis ("Doubt," "Solaris") is in talks to star in the film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's "The Help" for Dreamworks Pictures says...
Tom Elkins Haunted By “Georgia”
Tom Elkins, who served as editor on 2009's "A Haunting in Connecticut", will make his directorial debut on the follow-up "A Haunting in Georgia"...
Fourth “Pirates” Gets A French Mermaid
French actress Astrid Berges-Frisbey is set to play a mermaid in "Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" at Disney Pictures says Digital Spy.The...
Glee Return A Major Ratings Smash
The return of the hit comedy/musical series on Tuesday night in the U.S. saw its ratings rise from strong cult success to bonafide mainstream...
News Shorts: April 14th 2010
First off a quick personal thanks to everyone who sent along happy birthday wishes for my 32nd birthday today, all the kind compliments are...
Avengers Gets Director & A Tease
"Buffy" creator and "Serenity" director Joss Whedon is reportedly in final negotiations to direct the superhero team-up movie "The Avengers" for Marvel Studios and...
Jackman, Wilde To Stir Some “Butter”
Hugh Jackman, Alicia Silverstone and Olivia Wilde have all joined the cast of the comedy "Butter" for The Weinstein Company reports Movieline.Jason A. Micallef's...
Spiderman, “Green Hornet,” “Lobo” Updates
Sources for IESB.Net have been busy beavers today in the comic book-to-film world genre with potential scoops on three adaptations currently in the works.Spider-Man...
Weisz & Aronofsky Team For “Jackie Kennedy”
Rachel Weisz is attached to star and her fiance Darren Aronofsky is set to both produce and direct "Jackie", a feature film about the...
Terabithia Author’s “Flint Heart” Gets Adapted
David Paterson will adapt his mother Katherine's upcoming fantasy novel "The Flint Heart" into a film script for Bedrock Studios and Arcady Bay Entertainment...
Mangold To Direct Joe Namath Biopic?
Director James Mangold ("Walk the Line," "3:10 to Yuma") has apparently come onboard the football-themed biopic "Namath" for Universal Pictures says Pajiba.Jake Gyllenhaal is...
Sharlto Copley Takes A “Number Four”
"District 9" star Sharlto Copley is in talks to join the sci-fi novel adaptation "I Am Number Four" for DreamWorks Pictures says Heat Vision.Based...