News Shorts: September 22nd 2009
New behind-the-scenes images from New Moon, photos of Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith shooting The Kung Fu Kid, the van to be used by...
Miller, Larter Join Fourth “Resident”
"Prison Break" hunk Wentworth Miller and "Heroes" babe Ali Larter have joined the cast of "Resident Evil: Afterlife", the fourth film in the franchise...
Aronofsky Plans Securitas Heist Film
Darren Aronofsky ("The Fountain," "The Wrestler") is set to direct and produce an as-yet-untitled indie heist thriller for XYZ Films, Time Inc. Studios and...
Donner Talks “X-Men” Spin-Off Plans
"X-Men" franchise producer Lauren Shuler Donner tells Slashfilm that there was no truth to a claim (later recinded) by actor Tim Pocock on this...
Glee Picked Up For Full Season
Fox's musical comedy series "Glee" has been picked up for a full season according to a press release from the network.Premiering to rave reviews...
Sony Releasing “Machete” Worldwide
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group has acquired most international distribution rights for Robert Rodriguez's "Machete," the feature film spin-off from the "Grindhouse" trailer says...
SPC Acquires “Get Low,” “Lebanon”
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired North American rights to another Aaron Schneider's southern period drama "Get Low" which had a gala premiere in Toronto...
Malkovich, Glenn Join “Secretariat”
John Malkovich, Scott Glenn and Dylan Walsh have joined the cast of the horse-racing drama "Secretariat" for Disney Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The story...
Sherlock Sequel Already Underway
Kieran and Michele Mulroney ("Justice League: Mortal," "Paper Man") are attached to pen a sequel to the upcoming action-heavy take on "Sherlock Holmes" for...
Sony Plans Film Version Of “Enron”
Sony Pictures has acquired screen rights to "Enron," the Lucy Prebble-penned play dramatising the scandalous rise and fall of the Texas energy company says...
Jackson Pic Gets Worldwide Premiere
Fans worldwide will have the opportunity to celebrate the global launch of "Michael Jackson: This Is It" when Sony Pictures Entertainment hosts over 25...
Stahl, McGowan Attend “Dylan’s Wake”
Nick Stahl, Rose McGowan and Amy Smart have all joined the cast of the indie romantic thriller "Dylan's Wake" says The Hollywood Reporter.Stahl stars...
Coraline Studio Dumps Future Plans
After having such success with their stop-motion animated feature "Coraline", Portland film studio Laika dismantled its computer animation department on Friday reports OregonLive.The rather...
Kirby Sues For Superhero Rights
The estate of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Marvel comic book heroes like Captain America, The Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Avengers, Iron Man, Hulk, The...
The 2009 Emmy Award Winners
NBC's "30 Rock" dominated this year's 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences handed out five gongs to Tina...
With Cook Gone Is “Pirates 4” In Jeopardy?
With Dick Cook's shock departure on Friday after seven years as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, the lingering aftershocks have yet to really...
Hurd-Wood Joins “Tomorrow” Cast
Rachel Hurd-Wood ("Dorian Gray," "Peter Pan," "Perfume") is set to play Corrie McKenzie in the film adaptation of the teen sci-fi novel series "Tomorrow:...
Paul Giamatti Is King In “Ironclad”
Paul Giamatti is set to play the tyrannical King John in the medieval action film "Ironclad" for Variety.The story follows one of the Knights...
Plummer, Dourif, Amick Join “Priest”
Christopher Plummer, Brad Dourif and Mädchen Amick have joined the cast of Screen Gems' comic book adaptation "Priest" according to director Scott Stewart on...
Scott Glenn Lands A “Sucker Punch”
Scott Glenn ("Backdraft") has scored a role in Zack Snyder's action-thriller "Sucker Punch" for Warner Bros. Pictures says Variety.Set in the 1950s, the film...
Eastwood & Damon In The “Hereafter”
Clint Eastwood and Matt Damon are re-teaming for the supernatural thriller "Hereafter" for Warner Bros. Pictures reports the trades.Eastwood directed and Damon starred in...
Revolt Delayed, “Nine” & “Single” Set
The cash-strapped Weinstein Company has shaken up its release schedule once again according to The Hollywood Reporter.The Michael Cera-led comedy "Youth in Revolt", which...
Rebecca Hall Has A Thing For “Liars”
Rebecca Hall ("Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Frost/Nixon") is in talks to star in the Richard Linklater-directed comedy "Liars (A-E)" for Miramax Films says the trades.Hall...
Universal Freezes Future Projects
With its 2010 slate pretty much locked in and its 2011 slate well into development, Universal Pictures has frozen all funding on advance development...
Tron: Legacy, “Spider-Man 4” Go IMAX
IMAX Corporation have confirmed they will be releasing "Tron: Legacy" and "Spider-Man 4" on the format simultaneously with the theatrical run. 'Tron', which...
Monaghan Schedules A “Due Date”
Michelle Monaghan will star alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis in "Due Date" for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures reports Variety.Monaghan will...
When To Get Summer ’09 Hits On DVD
With the release of "Wolverine" on DVD and Blu-ray earlier this week, the Summer's biggest films have begun their migration to home video. ...
X-Men: First Class Shoots Next Year?
Tim Pocock, who played the young Scott Summers/Cyclops in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", has indicated the next "X-Men" film won't be too far off.The actor...
Douglas Talks “Wall Street” Sequel
Michael Douglas talked to Empire Online about the return of his infamous character Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps". "Gordon...
Gael Garcia Bernal Is “Earthbound”
Gael Garcia Bernal is in negotiations to join the Kate Hudson romance drama "Earthbound" for Film Department says Variety.The story follows a terminally ill...