Studio Ghibli Announces “Borrowers” Film
Acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Ponyo," "Howl's Moving Castle") has announced its next feature will be a film adaptation of Mary...
Rob Marshall On Fourth “Pirates” Status
Out doing promotion for his new musical adaptation "Nine", director Rob Marshall talked with Coming Soon about his hiring to direct the next sequel...
Peter Jackson Considers “Gallipoli” Film
One of the cornerstones of Australian cinema is Peter Weir's highly acclaimed 1981 war drama "Gallipoli" which was instrumental in making Mel Gibson a...
Ghost Writer Premieres At Berlinale
Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" will premiere in competition at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in mid-February reports the trades. Ewan McGregor plays...
Chris Columbus Seeks “The Help”
Chris Columbus will produce a film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's novel "The Help" for his 1492 Productions says The Hollywood Reporter.Kathryn Stockett's novel dealt...
Sony, Zaillian Adapt “Dragon Tattoo”
Sony Pictures has optioned the rights for an English-language film adaptation of international literary sensation "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" reports the trades.Steve...
Robin Hood Debuts Trailer(s), Photos
Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood" hits next May but already Universal has released not just the first official stills but the first teaser trailer for...
2009 Golden Globes Nominations
The 67th Annual Golden Globe awards are held in January, but in the early hours of this morning their much anticipated nominations list was...
Rinsch Directing “Black Lagoon” Remake
Acclaimed commercials director Carl Erik Rinsch is in early talks to direct the remake of 1954 monster movie classic "Creature From The Black Lagoon"...
HSM’s Ortega Does “In The Heights” Film
Kenny Ortega ("This Is It," "High School Musical") is set to direct a film adaptation of Tony-winning Broadway musical "In the Heights" for Universal...
Mel Gibson Takes A “Summer Vacation”
Mel Gibson will next star in the action drama "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" for his Icon Productions reports Variety.Gibson also penned the...
Thor Scribes Go To “Damn Nation”
"Thor" scribes Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz are teaming for another comic adaptation, this time Andrew Cosby's sci-fi vampire property "Damn Nation" at...
Maguire In “Hobbit”? Probably Not
It began yesterday when Latino Review posted up a report saying that "Spider-Man" actor Tobey Maguire is in early talks with CAA and "The...
David O. Russell Helming “Zombies”?
Famously temperamental director David O. Russell ("Three Kings," "I Heart Huckabees") is tipped to be both adapting the script and directing the film version...
Golden Idol: NYFCC, BFCS, BFCA
"The Hurt Locker" continues its strong momentum of wins amongst high-profile critics groups while Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is becoming a dark horse...
Gibson, DiCaprio Team For Viking Epic
Mel Gibson will direct and Leonardo DiCaprio will star in a Viking culture-themed untitled period drama for GK Films and Icon Films reports Variety....
Disney Drops Rom-Com “Wedding Banned”
Disney Pictures has put its romantic comedy "Wedding Banned" into turnaround, leaving Mandevile Films free to shop it around town says The Hollywood Reporter."Banned"...
Phillips On “Due Date,” “Hangover 2”
Director Todd Phillips says that editing is underway on "Due Date", his first project since the massive success of "The Hangover" reports Coming Soon.Robert...
Dexter’s Carpenter Gets A “Rabbit”
"Dexter" and "Quarantine" star Jennifer Carpenter has joined the cast of the $30 million indie thriller "Hungry Rabbit Jumps" reports Variety.Nicolas Cage plays a...
Notorious Helmer Says “I Saw You”
DreamWorks Studios and State Street Pictures have picked up Andrea McCloud's pitch ensemble romantic comedy "I Saw You" says The Hollywood Reporter.Based on a...
Golden Idol: LAFCA, AFI, NYFCO
Various city critics groups have begun handing out awards with various trends emerging. Dominating in certain categories so far are Kathryn Bigelow ("The...
News Shorts: December 13th 2009
Posters for Season of the Witch, The Book of Eli, The Wolfman, Sex and the City 2, Percy Jackson.Photos for Toy Story 3...
Gary Whitta Talks “Akira” Remake
After a few months of murmurs and development on an American remake of Japanese 1988 anime classic "Akira", word came not long ago that...
Ali Larter Sought For “UFO” Remake
"Heroes" star Ali Larter is a frontrunner for the role of Virginia Lake in the upcoming film adaptation of British cult 1970s TV series...
Kevin Smith’s “Dicks” Is A “Cop Out”
The Film Stage reports that the Warners exhibitor's website has revealed that the likely new name for Kevin Smith's upcoming Bruce Willis/Tracy Morgan comedy...
Summit Releasing Polanski’s “Ghost”
Summit Entertainment has picked up North American distribution rights to "The Ghost Writer", the project that controversial director Roman Polanski was in the final...
Fifteen Films Battle For VFX Oscar
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced that fifteen films have been selected as semi-finalists for Achievement in Visual Effects at...
Cameron Talks Two “Avatar” Sequels
Speaking at a press conference in London, James Cameron confirms that should "Avatar" do well that two potential sequels could be in the works...
Robin Hood Trailer Early Look
The next two weeks will see a bunch of big Spring and Summer films premiering new trailers which will be attached to "Avatar" and...
Salerno Pens Cameron’s “Fantastic Voyage”
As previously reported, Shane Salerno ("Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem") has been hired to pen a sci-fi feature for James Cameron and 20th Century Fox...