Scout Taylor-Compton Turns “Runaways”
Scout Taylor-Compton (2007's "Halloween") has been cast in "The Runaways" alongside Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning says Variety.The project is based on the true...
Michael Ross Becomes “Disavowed”
Michael Ross ("Turistas," "Jar City") will rewrite the action thriller "Disavowed" for CBS Films says The Hollywood Reporter.The story deals with a group of...
Oscar Nominees Go From Five To Ten
In a surprisingly effective move to increase anticipation and competition, AMPAS has announced that the Best Picture category at next year's Oscars will be...
The First “Avatar” Footage Screened
The first footage from James Cameron's "Avatar" was shown the other night to attendees at the CinemaExpo International in Amsterdam and reports coming in...
The Weekly Spin: June 24th 2009
With the Father's Day holiday over, the level of disc releases this week is tiny. Here's a look anyway at this shorter than...
Daniel Craig Enters The “Dream House”
Daniel Craig is considering the psychological thriller "Dream House" for Morgan Creek says The Hollywood Reporter. Craig would play a father who moves his...
Blue Is General Zod In “Smallville”
British thesp Callum Blue (TV's "Dead Like Me," "The Tudors") has been cast as the one and only General Zod in the upcoming ninth...
Loncraine Takes Over Morgan’s “Relationship”
Richard Loncraine ("Firewall," "Band of Brothers," "My House in Umbria") has replaced Peter Morgan as director of "The Special Relationship" for HBO Films/BBC Films...
Fincher Helms Facebook Movie, WTF?
David Fincher ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Zodiac") is in advanced talks to direct the Facebook movie, "The Social Network," for Sony Pictures...
Graham, Knoxville Join Spacey’s “Invention”
Heather Graham ("The Hangover"), Johnny Knoxville ("Jackass"), Craig Robinson ("Zack and Miri Make a Porno") and Camilla Belle ("When a Stranger Calls") have joined...
Kyle Ward Pens “Hitman” Sequel
Kyle Ward ("Kane & Lynch," "Fiasco Heights") has been hired to pen a sequel to 2007's "Hitman" film adaptation for 20th Century Fox reports...
Heigl Joins “Life As We Know It”
Katherine Heigl ("27 Dresses," "The Ugly Truth") will star in and executive produce the romance film "Life as We Know It" for Warner Bros....
Efron Lined Up For Sexy Thriller
Zac Efron has signed on for an untitled 'sexy' thriller over at Mandate Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The plot of Leslie Dixon's script is...
Sandler, Cher, Stallone Join “Zookeeper”
Adam Sandler, Cher, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone and Judd Apatow will provide voices for the animals in the live-action comedy "The Zookeeper" for MGM...
Nimrod Antal Takes On “Predators”?
Hungarian director Nimrod Antal ("Vacancy," "Armored") is apparently the top contender to direct the upcoming franchise relaunch "Predators" for 20th Century Fox says Latino...
Grisham’s “Testament” Finally Adapted
John Grisham's 1999 novel "The Testament" is finally set to become a film over at 821 Entertainment Group says Variety.In the novel, a billionaire...
Amiel Helms Deadly “Old Timers”
Jon Amiel ("Entrapment," "The Core") is set to direct the comedy "Old Timers" for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment says The Hollywood Reporter.Based on Noah Haidle's...
Universal Goes Back To 50’s For “Mutants”
Universal Pictures has landed screen rights to Larry Doyle's upcoming teen comedy/adventure novel "Go Mutants!" says Variety.Doyle will adapt the script which is set...
Vantage Plans Aussie “Lake Mungo” Remake
David Leslie Johnson is set to pen the remake of the recent Australian indie horror feature "Lake Mungo" for Paramount Vantage says The Hollywood...
Cher Joins Aguilera In “Burlesque”
Cher will join Christina Aguilera in the contemporary musical "Burlesque" for Screen Gems says Variety.Aguilera plays an ambitious small-town Iowa girl with a big...
Alba, Rodriguez Turn “Insiders”
Jessica Alba and Robert Rodriguez have teamed to option Jean-Claude Bartoll's French spy thriller comic book series "Insiders" reports French Premiere via ICv2.The multi-volume...
Enchanted Helmer Takes On “Frank”
Kevin Lima ("Enchanted") is set to direct the romantic comedy "Frank" for Fox 2000 reports Variety.The story centers on a teenage prodigy who's on...
Inception, Sorcerer, Hood, Avatar Photos
Several new shots today worth a look.First up is a photo of "The Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ken Watanabe taken...
News Shorts: June 22nd 2009
Posters for Pandorum, two character posters for Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Youth in Revolt, Halloween II, Big Fan."Star Trek" writers...
Wirkola Talks “Witch Hunters” Plans
"Dead Snow" director Tommy Wirkola talked with STYD recently about his first US feature film - "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" for Paramount Pictures.Story...
Alice in Wonderland First Look Images
USA Today has posted some great character one-shots and artwork from Tim Burton's upcoming 3D take on "Alice in Wonderland"The photos include the first...
Gibson Goes From FX To “Goblin”
Charles Gibson will make his directorial debut on the family comedy "The Goblin" for Wind Dancer Film says Variety.The story revolves around a suburban...
F/X Puts “Nip/Tuck” Under The Knife
The quirky plastic surgery-themed hit cable drama "Nip/Tuck" is coming to a close reports The Los Angeles TimesDylan Walsh and Julian McMahon starred in...
Alain Chabat Becomes A “Dubber”
French actor Alain Chabat ("Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian") is attached to play the titular role in the buddy comedy "The...
Williamson Talks Neve In “Scream 4”
Reports emerged on Friday that "Scream" star Neve Campbell turned down a role in the planned upcoming sequel/relaunch after scribe Kevin Williamson left a...