Rush On Fourth “Pirates” Status
Geoffrey Rush tells MTV News that he's ready to get back to work as Captain Barbosa in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides",...
Raimi Producing Horror “Refuge”
Sam Raimi is set to produce the supernatural horror film "Refuge" for Mandate Pictures says The Hollywood ReporterThe story takes place in a remote...
Goyer Pens “Ghost Rider” Sequel
David Goyer is in early talks to create a story and supervise a script for a sequel to "Ghost Rider" for Sony Pictures says...
Other Guys Begins Principal Photography
Principal photography started today on Columbia Pictures' action-comedy "The Other Guys", starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. The film is directed by Adam McKay...
Mattel Pimps Barbie To Universal
Universal Pictures has acquired the film rights to Mattel's Barbie says the trades.Laurence Mark (Julie & Julia, Jerry Maguire) is producing the feature which...
Sony Plans Live-Action “He-Man”
Sony Pictures is finalizing a deal with Mattel to get "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" on the big screen says Variety.The film...
Keanu Talks “Cowboy Bebop” Status
Out doing promotion for "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee", Keanu Reeves talked to MTV News about the status of Fox's live-action film adaptation...
Voltron Hit With A Lawsuit
Japanese anime classic "Voltron: Defender of the Universe" is currently caught in a major legal tussle according to The Hollywood Reporter.Indie producers James Young,...
Diablo Cody Attends “Valley High”
Diablo Cody will pen and produce a film adaptation of Francine Pascal's "Sweet Valley High" book series for Universal Pictures reports Variety. The book...
Bryan Singer Takes On A “Giant Killer”
Bryan Singer is set to direct the fantasy adventure "Jack the Giant Killer" for New Line and Legendary Pictures says Heat Vision Blog.Mark Bomback...
Lionsgate Lands Stephen Gaghan’s Next
Lionsgate has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the latest character-driven action thriller by Academy Award-winning writer and director Stephen Gaghan ("Traffic," "Syriana"). The story...
Furious Duo Do “Highlander” Remake”
"Fast and Furious" director Justin Lin and producer Neal H. Moritz are re-teaming for the upcoming remake of cult classic "Highlander" for Summit Entertainment.In...
Alexander, Feore Join “Thor” Cast
Jaimie Alexander ("Kyle XY") and Colm Feore ("Chicago") have joined the cast of the comic book adaptation "Thor" for Marvel Studios says The Hollywood...
Rock, Jackson, Coogan Are “Other Guys”
Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson and Steve Coogan have joined the cast of the comedy "The Other Guys" for Sony Pictures says Variety.Johnson and...
Beal Sells “Xombie” Cop To Dreamworks
Former cop Will Beall is in negotiations to sell his zombie policeman script "Xombie" to Dreamworks Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.Based on James Farr's...
Scott, Sheen, Tomlin Join “Damages”
Campbell Scott and Martin Short will become series regulars while Lily Tomlin and Keith Carradine will be special guest stars on the upcoming third...
Szostak Attends “Schmucks” Dinner
Stephanie Szostak ("The Devil Wears Prada") has scored the female lead role in the high profile comedy "Dinner for Schmucks" at Paramount Pictures says...
Stephenie Meyer’s “Host” Becomes Film
Producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have acquired screen rights to "The Host," the first adult novel written by "Twilight" author Stephenie...
Locklear Returns To “Melrose Place”
It was no surprise when the reinvigorated "90210" brought back its most famous bitchy vamp Shannen Doherty, now the new "Melrose Place" is doing...
Hopper, Caan, Helfer Seek “Endings”
Dennis Hopper, Scott Caan, Tricia Helfer and J.K. Simmons have joined the cast of the dark comedy "A Beginner's Guide to Endings" says The...
Eisenberg, Timberlake Join Fincher’s “Network”
Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake and Andrew Garfield have joined the cast of "The Social Network" for Sony Pictures reports Variety.Eisenberg will play Facebook CEO...
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...