Lost Finale Ad Spot Is Costly
The cost of a 30-second ad in the final two-hour episode of "Lost" is coming in around a whopping $900,000, according to media buyers...
Money’s Too Tight To Mention To A “Hobbit”
Not surprisingly it seems "The Hobbit" can be lumped alongside the next James Bond film with the continuing issues in the wake of MGM's...
Brian Presley Joins Footie Drama “Touchback”
Emmett/Furla Films and Freedom Films will produce the football drama "Touchback" says Variety.The story centers on a high school football star (Brian Presley) looking...
Parkes/MacDonald Pick Up Actors/Cops Pitch
Producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald have picked up Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly's untitled action-comedy pitch says The Hollywood Reporter.Trevorrow has done research...
Sofia Vergara Joins “Smurfs”, “Happy Feet 2”
"Modern Family" and "Four Brothers" actress Sofia Vergara has joined not one but two of next year's biggest family features reports Heat Vision.First up...
Mark ‘Jacob/Lucifer’ Pellegrino Joins “Body”
Though he's been acting since the late 80's, Mark Pellegrino has become a familiar face to fans of genre television over the past year...
Toy Story 3: The Circumcised Edition
Disney and Pixar's Facebook page have announced plans to give college students everywhere something many are already familiar with - a Woody without the...
Magnet Plans “[REC] 2” US Release In July
Magnet Releasing, genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, has announced that it has acquired US rights to " 2", the anticipated sequel to the terrifying...
Robert Rodriguez “Predators” Online Chat
Fans around the world are invited to chat with Austin-based filmmaker Robert Rodriguez about "Predators" this Wednesday March 31st 2010. The live event...
Carey Mulligan Still Not Sure of Future
Oscar-nominated British actress Carey Mulligan says she's not sure of the status of her upcoming projects despite being linked to two high-profile films in...
Larry Crowne Full Cast Announced
In an interesting announcement, actor Tom Hanks revealed the cast for the upcoming Universal Pictures comedy "Larry Crowne" via a photo on his Twitter...
Leterrier To Take On “Y: The Last Man”?
Movement may finally be happening again on "Y: The Last Man" with director Louis Leterrier ("Clash of the Titans," "The Incredible Hulk") apparently circling...
Viggo, Cronenberg Make “Eastern” Sequel
Viggo Mortensen and director David Cronenberg could be re-teaming for a fourth time, though in a way many didn't expect.The pair first teamed on...
Angelina Jolie Keen On Being “Maleficent”?
Angelina Jolie is apparently interested in taking on the villainous lead role in "Maleficent" for Disney Pictures says The Los Angeles Times.Last week came...
Singer Producing, Not Directing “X-Men: F.C.”
Not unsurprisingly it seems Bryan Singer will only produce, not direct the upcoming spin-off feature "X-Men: First Class" reports Deadline.Word came last week via...
TV: “24” Axed, In Security, Walking Dead
24It's official. In a press release issued today, FOX has confirmed that the current eighth season of the hit action series will be...
News Shorts: March 26th 2010
New posters for Robin Hood, Adele Blanc-Sec, Reign of Assassins and Happiness Runs."Tod 'Kip' Williams ("The Door in the Floor," "The Adventures of Sebastian...
Robin Hood To Open Cannes 2010
Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood", starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, is to be screened at the Opening of the 63rd Festival de Cannes on...
Orson Welles To Voice “Christmas Tails”
A recently discovered recording of the late Orson Welles narrating a children's Christmas novel will be employed in the 3D live-action/CG hybrid movie "Christmas...
Stephen Daldry Up For “Breaking Dawn”?
Oscar-nominated director Stephen Daldry ("The Hours," "The Reader," "Billy Elliott") has apparently join the list of potential directors on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn"...
Tracy Morgan, Juliette Binoche Have A “Son”
Now here's a strange pairing - Tracy Morgan and Juliette Binoche are in final negotiations for the police thriller "Son of No One" at...
Paramount Acquires DiTerlizzi’s “WondLa”
Paramount Pictures has optioned the film rights to Tony DiTerlizzi's upcoming young adult novel "The Search for WondLa" says Deadline.The story follows Eva Nine,...
Kate Hudson Joins “Something Borrowed”
Kate Hudson is in negotiations to join the romantic comedy "Something Borrowed" for Alcon Entertainment and 2S Films says Variety.Based on Emily Giffin's 2005...
Singleton To Direct Lautner Thriller “Abduction”
John Singleton ("2 Fast 2 Furious," "Four Brothers") has signed on to direct the Taylor Lautner-led action thriller "Abduction" for Lionsgate reports The Wrap.Lautner...
Sean Bean, Danny Dyer Are WW2 “Heroes”
Sean Bean and Danny Dyer will re-team on the WW2 action-drama "Age of Heroes" for Matador Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.Vitoria and Ed Scates'...
Anderson Helms “Buck Rogers” Remake
Paul W.S. Anderson ("Event Horizon," "Resident Evil") has signed on to direct a new 3D adaptation of sci-fi hero "Buck Rogers" reports Deadline New...
Cinema Libre Picks Up Stone’s “Border”
Cinema Libre Studio has scored North American rights to Oliver Stone's documentary "South of the Border" reports Reuters.Setting out to explore the rise to...
Cruise, Witherspoon To Sprout “Wings”
Tom Cruise and Reese Witherspoon are in talks to join the long-gestating "Paper Wings" at Sony Pictures and Overbrook Entertainment reports The Press Association.Previously...
Brad Bird To Tackle A Fourth “Mission”?
Acclaimed filmmaker Brad Bird ("The Incredibles," "The Iron Giant") might be stepping into the live-action world as he has become one of several directors...
Angela Bassett Joins “Green Lantern”
Angela Bassett has signed on to join the cast of Martin Campbell's comic adaptation "Green Lantern" for Warner Bros. Pictures reports Variety.Bassett will play...