News Shorts: June 12th 2009
Photos from Brothers, The Princess and the Frog, Zombieland, Thirst, The Runaways, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel, and Michael Moore's new film.Posters...
Peter Morgan Pens Bond 23″
It's official. "The Queen," "The Last King of Scotland" and "Frost/Nixon" scribe Peter Morgan has been brought on board to pen the script...
Murphy Discovers “Something Wicked”
Brittany Murphy has joined the psychological thriller "Something Wicked" says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows a teenager and his girlfriend, who is way out...
Evans Goes Psychic For “Diver”
Bruce A. Evans ("Mr. Brooks") is set to helm the thriller "Diver" for Intrepid Pictures says Variety.Diane Ademu-John's script follows a messed up former...
Quintet Join Indie Drama “Boy Wonder”
Zulay Henao, Caleb Steinmeyer, James Russo, Bill Sage and Tracy Middendorf have joined the cast of the indie drama "Boy Wonder" says The Hollywood...
Marcus Nispel Helming “Conan” Remake
CHUD initially reported, and Variety later confirmed, a scoop indicating that "Friday the 13th" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake director Marcus Nispel is...
Weaving Set To Return For “The Hobbit”
Guillermo del Toro has confirmed that Hugo Weaving will reunite with Andy Serkis and Ian McKellen in "The Hobbit" says The One Ring.Talking with...
Hours Author Pens Killer Thriller “Girl”
Screen Gems has picked up the thriller "Beautiful Girl" from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Cunningham ("The Hours") says Variety.The story concerns a shy but...
Amy Poehler Becomes A “Lunch Lady”
SNL funny lady Amy Poehler is attached to star in "Lunch Lady" for Universal Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.An adaptation of Jarrett Krosoczka's children's...
Ryan Reynolds Talks “Deadpool” Spin-Off
Out doing press for rom-com "The Proposal" opening next Friday, Ryan Reynolds talked with MTV News about the upcoming "Wolverine" spin-off feature "Deadpool"....
My Name is Earl Is Definitely Dead
Reports of cancelled sitcom "My Name is Earl" getting a short reprieve on cable have now been scuttered.Yesterday, Variety reported that Twentieth Century Fox...
Kevin Lima Directs “Incredible Mr. Limpet”
Kevin Lima ("Enchanted") is attached to direct Warner Bros.' remake of "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" says The Hollywood Reporter.Don Knotts starred in the studio's...
Release Changes: June 12th 2009
'Zephyr' is back with a few minor release date changes:When in RomeThe Mark Steven Johnson-directed romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, and Jon...
GI Joe Blows & Swallows Sommers Career?
The gossip story of the day so far is that Paramount's upcoming "G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra" is so bad that the director...
Bruno Sexes Up Marie Clare
It sounds like pure sh*t stirring, or potentially a publicity trick, either way The Drudge Report is saying that an upcoming expose in The...
Cruise, Abrams Prep For Fourth “Mission”
"Star Trek" director J.J. Abrams tells TV Guide via Spoiler TV that he's set to produce the fourth "Mission: Impossible" film."I am incredibly honored...
Megan Fox Talks “Hex” & “Buffy”
"Transformers" babe Megan Fox talked with MTV News about her upcoming role in the Warner Bros. comic book adaptation "Jonah Hex"."That movie is gonna...
Hayter Pens “Deadworld” Zombie Film
Dark Hero Studios is planning a zombie feature film franchise adaptation of Gary Reed's comic book "Deadworld" says Variety."Deadworld" veers from the popular zombie...
Gary Ross Pens Lance Armstrong Biopic
Gary Ross ("Seabiscuit," "Pleasantville") has been hired to write the Lance Armstrong biopic for producer Frank Marshall and Sony Pictures says Risky Biz Blog.Based...
Bruckheimer Talks “Pirates 4”, “Ranger”
Reports a few days ago indicated that the film version of "The Lone Ranger" may push back development on a fourth "Pirates of the...
Diane Lane Rides On “Secretariat”
Diane Lane is set to star in the horse racing drama "Secretariat" for Disney Pictures says Variety.While Secretariat showed potential before the horse became...
Sony Gets With “The Familiars”
Sony Pictures Animation has picked up the rights to Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson's children's fantasy book series "The Familiars" says The Hollywood...
John Hamburg Talks “Little Fockers”
Scribe John Hamburg talked with IGN Movies this week about "Little Fockers", the third film in the "Meet the Parents" franchise and what the...
Justin Theroux To Direct “Chief Ron”
Actor/filmmaker Justin Theroux is set to direct "Chief Ron" for Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment reports Variety.Written by Jordan Roberts, the comedy concerns a...
Matt Prokop Seeks “Furry Vengeance”
Matt Prokop ("High School Musical 3: Senior Year") has joined the cast of family comedy "Furry Vengeance" for Summit Entertainment and Participant Media says...
Futurama Gets 26 New Episodes
It's official, "Futurama" is coming back with Comedy Central delivering an order for twenty-six episodes to run over two seasons says the trades, confirming...
Daley, Goldstein Get “Wild” For Dreamworks
"Bones" star John Francis Daley and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" scribe Jonathan Goldstein are penning the script for DreamWorks reality TV-themed comedy...
First Look At Whiplash In “Iron Man 2”
USA Today and ScreenRant have posted the first official photo of Mickey Rourke as the villain Whiplash in Jon Favreau's "Iron Man 2".Taken from...
Angarano, Eisenberg Attend The “Ceremony”
Michael Angarano ("The Forbidden Kingdom," "Lords of Dogtown") has signed on and Jesse Eisenberg ("Adventureland," "Cursed") is in negotiations to star in the comedy...
Rob Cohen Dumps Diesel For “Medieval”
Rob Cohen ("The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," "Stealth") is set to direct "Medieval" for New Regency and 20th Century Fox reports Variety.Alex...