Harlin Doing Ossetia Conflict Feature
Renny Harlin is set to direct an untitled drama about the events of the 2008 Russia-Georgia armed conflict reports Variety.The five-day war began when...
Worthington Replaces Cruise On “Tourist”
Rising Aussie thesp Sam Worthington ("Terminator Salvation," "Avatar") is replacing Tom Cruise in the lead role of the thriller remake "The Tourist" for Spyglass...
Gugino Joins Snyder’s “SuckerPunch”
Carla Gugino has joined the cast of "SuckerPunch" for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows Babydoll (Emily Browning)...
John August Pens A “Famous Novelist”
Scribe John August ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Big Fish") has optioned Steve Hely's novel "How I Became a Famous Novelist" reports Variety. In...
Steve Zahn Raises A “Wimpy Kid”
Steve Zahn has joined the cast of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" at Fox 2000 says Variety.Based on the best-selling novel series by Jeff...
Troy Nixey Drives “Simple Machines”
Troy Nixey is set to direct the family fantasy feature "Simple Machines" for Phoenix Pictures says Variety.The story centers on a reclusive young inventor...
Spielberg Helms A “Harvey” Remake
Steven Spielberg is set to direct a new adaptation of "Harvey", Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1944 play about a man's friendship with an invisible...
Ferrell, Dobkin Skip “Neighborhood Watch”
Will Ferrell and director David Dobkin ("Fred Claus," "Wedding Crashers") have dropped out of the comedy "Neighborhood Watch" for 20th Century Fox.Jared Stern's script...
Will Yun Lee Joins Two Projects
Will Yun Lee ("Elektra," "Die Another Day," "Torque") has joined the cast of the indie films "Oka! Amerikee" and "Hollywood Untitled" says The Hollywood...
Producers Get A “Hollywood Car Wash”
A few months after its release, Lori Culwell's debut novel "Hollywood Car Wash" has been snapped up by producers David Foster and Ryan Heppe...
Rob Marshall Helming Fourth “Pirates”?
"Chicago" and "Nine" director Rob Marshall is in talks to helm the next "Pirates of the Caribbean" for Walt Disney Pictures reports Variety.Original...
Universal Remakes “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Who are you, what have you sacrificed? Taste it would seem.After the success of the ABBA musical "Mamma Mia!", Universal Pictures is keen on...
Jon Spaihts Pens “Alien” Prequel
Jon Spaihts ("Passengers," "Shadow 19") has been hired to write a prequel to 1979's "Alien" in development at 20th Century Fox reports Variety.Preceding that...
Vigalondo Enters The “Gangland”
Nacho Vigalondo ("Timecrimes") is set to direct the action comedy "Gangland" for Film Rites says The Hollywood Reporter.The story revolves around a team of...
Spierigs To Remake “Captain Blood”
Rising Aussie helmers Michael and Peter Spierig ("Undead," "Daybreakers") have signed on to direct a remake of the classic 1935 swashbuckler "Captain Blood" for...
Animal Logic Lands “Night Mary” Rights
Sydney-based FX company Animal Logic has nabbed the film rights to the mystery/horror graphic novel "Night Mary" says The Hollywood Reporter.Night Mary follows young...
Bruckheimer Repairs “World War Robot”
Jerry Bruckheimer has picked up feature rights to the graphic novel "World War Robot" reports Variety.The story is recounted in war-diary form by participants...
Dexter Star In “East Fifth Bliss”
Michael C. Hall (TV's "Dexter," "Six Feet Under") has signed on to the indie drama "East Fifth Bliss" reports Variety.Hall will play a 35-year-old...
Apatow Signs Three-Picture Deal
Judd Apatow ("Knocked Up," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin") has signed to write and direct a further three films for Universal Pictures says the trades.The deal,...
Billy Crudup Learns To “Eat, Pray, Love”
Billy Crudup has joined the cast of the adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling memoir "Eat, Pray, Love" for Sony Pictures says Variety.Crudup will play...
Rodriguez, Pena, Moynahan Do “Battle”
Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena and Bridget Moynahan have joined the cast of the sci-fi action feature "Battle: Los Angeles" for Sony Pictures says The...
Spielberg Helming Matt Helm Film?
Steven Spielberg is set to produce a film about fictional secret agent Matt Helm as an upcoming project reports Variety.Novelist Donald Hamilton created the...
Foxx, Latifah, Jenkins Get A “Valentine”
Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah and Carter Jenkins have joined the cast of New Line's romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" says VarietyThe film follows five slightly...
Aniston Brings Out The “Pumas”
Jennifer Aniston will star in the romantic comedy "Pumas" for CBS News reports Variety.The story centers on two thirtysomething women who make a habit...
Howard Helms Ludlum’s “Parsifal Mosaic”
Ron Howard is attached to direct the espionage thriller "The Parsifal Mosaic", an adaptation of Bourne author Robert Ludlum's famed novel, for Universal Pictures...
Jay Russell Attached To “Duncan”
Jay Russell ("The Water Horse," "Ladder 49") is attached to direct the fantasy comedy "Duncan" for Ben Kingsley's SBK Pictures says .The Hollywood Reporter.Written...
Renner Walks In Affleck’s “Town”
Jeremy Renner ("SWAT," "The Hurt Locker") is in negotiations to join Ben Affleck's romantic crime thriller "The Town" for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures...
Crowe Warms To Haggis’ “Three Days”
Russell Crowe will star in Paul Haggis' "The Next Three Days" says Variety.Crowe will play a teacher whose wife is arrested and convicted of...
Joseph Kosinski Enters “Oblivion”
Joseph Kosinski ("Tron Legacy") has signed to direct actioneer "Oblivion", based on his own concept, as a feature film for Radical Pictures says The...
McConaughey, Mendes Are “Southbound”
Matthew McConaughey and Eva Mendes are in talks to star in "Southbound" says Variety.McConaughey will play a patrol officer on the border between California...