Tony Scott Confirms “Alien” Prequel
The frightening rumor that emerged last week of an "Alien" reboot has been confirmed, somewhat, by director Tony Scott.Talking with Collider at the "The...
Kickstart Develops “Dear Dracula”
Kickstart Entertainment ("Wanted") has acquired the film option on Joshua Williamson's graphic novel "Dear Dracula" reports ICV2.The story follows a boy who loves horror...
Natalie Portman Becomes A “Highness”
Natalie Portman has joined the cast of the comedy "Your Highness" for Universal Pictures reports Variety.Danny McBride ("Tropic Thunder," "Land of the Lost"), who...
New Moon, Fallen, Joe, Potter Clips
The MTV Movie Awards just aired and was used as a launching platform for some of the year's biggest blockbusters. Exclusive clips from...
Gillan Is New “Doctor Who” Companion
21-year-old unknown Scottish actress Karen Gillan is set to become the next regular "Doctor Who" companion according to a press release from The BBC...
News Shorts: May 29th 2009
Posters for GI Joe: Rise of Cobra, The Final Destination, The Hangover, Ponyo.The first trailer for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" will debut on...
New Official “Avatar” Concept Art
MarketSaw have posted (and confirmed with Fox) two new official concept art pieces from James Cameron's upcoming sci-fi epic "Avatar".The two bits of...
Sony Plans Somali Pirate Hijack Film
Sony Pictures has acquired the life rights and upcoming memoir of Captain Richard Phillips reports Variety.The film will retell the events that garnered headlines...
Tintin Set For Xmas 2011 Release
Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced their release plans for the long awaited 3-D motion capture feature film "The Adventures of Tintin:...
Paul Verhoeven Scores A “Surrogate”
Paul Verhoeven ("Total Recall," "Basic Instinct") is developing and directing the thriller "The Surrogate" for 20th Century Fox says The Hollywood Reporter.Not to be...
Fox Planning “Want to Have Fun” Remake
Twentieth Century Fox and Lakeshore Entertainment are planning a remake of the 1985 comedy "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" says Variety.The original centered...
Favreau & Rourke Talk “Iron Man 2”
Empire Online recently swung by the set of the "Iron Man" sequel and briefly chatted with director Jon Favreau and actor Mickey Rouke.Shooting is...
Chevy Chase Climbs Into A “Time Machine”
Comedy veteran Chevy Chase has joined the time-travel comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine" for says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows a bunch of unsatisfied...
Danny McBride Turns Bad Guy “Hench”
Danny McBride ("Tropic Thunder") is getting a comic book adapted into a film property with him in mind for the lead says Variety."Hench", based...
Julianne Hough Up For “Footloose”
"Dancing with the Stars" professional dancer Julianne Hough has screen tested for the lead role in Paramount Pictures "Footloose" remake says Entertainment Weekly.Producer Neil...
Waugh Helms “Bobby Martinez” Biopic
Ric Roman Waugh ("Felon") is set to rewrite and direct "Bobby Martinez" for Participant Media says Variety.Based on a true story, the story follows...
Warners Plans “Trans Am” Buddy Action
Matt Johnson's buddy action spec script "Trans Am" has been picked up by Warner Bros. Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The Southern-fried buddy action script...
Grown-Ups, Eli, Elm Street Photos
Set photos of Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, Rob Schneider and David Spade shooting scenes for "Grown-Ups". There's also two photos of...
Jake Kasdan Becomes A “Bad Teacher”
Jake Kasdan ("Walk Hard," "Zero Effect") has signed on to direct the comedy "Bad Teacher" for Sony Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The story concerns...
Rinsch Helming An “Alien” Reboot?
Music video director Carl Erik Rinsch is rumored to be helming a potential and totally unnecessary reboot/prequel to the "Alien" franchise for 20th Century...
Freddie Prinze Jr. Joins “24” Next Season
Freddie Prinze Jr. is set to play a regular role in next season of Fox's "24" says The Hollywood Reporter.Prinze Jr. plays Davis...
Various “Doctor Who” Updates
BBC America has taken back The Doctor from the Sci-Fi Channel, today announcing the acquisition of the five "Doctor Who" television specials starring David...
John Stockwell Picks Up Some “Roadkill”
John Stockwell ("Blue Crush," "Turistas") has signed up to direct the action-comedy "Roadkill" for Lleju Productions says The Hollywood Reporter.The story revolves around two...
Tom Cruise Heads For “Witchita”
Tom Cruise already has a half dozen projects in the works, now he's added one more - the action/comedy "Witchita" over at 20th Century...
Alan Cumming Escapes To “Donegal”
Alan Cumming is apparently set to play the villain 'Stuart' in the upcoming sci-fi thriller "Escape to Donegal" says Coming Soon.Writer/director Jonathan Blitstein (Let...
Kevin Smith Takes Two More “Dicks”
Hunks Seann William Scott and Adam Brody are joining Kevin Smith's new buddy action comedy "A Couple of Dicks" for Warner Bros. Pictures says...
Lithgow Joins “Dexter” Fourth Season
Last year it was Jimmy Smits, this year multi award-winner John Lithgow will be featured in all twelve episodes of season four of Showtime's...
Dustin Hoffman Ponders “Barney’s Version”
Dustin Hoffman will star alongside Paul Giamatti in the indie drama "Barney's Version" reports Variety. Hoffman will play a retired cop and father of...
Pattinson Goes Shirtless In “New Moon”
I'll admit it up front, that headline is a pure sensationalist bit of wordplay designed to get hits from mostly teen girls and their...
Liraz Charhi Plays Liman’s “Fair Game”
Israeli actress Liraz Charhi has been cast in Doug Liman's "Fair Game" says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows former real life CIA agent Valerie...