Rene Russo To Play Mother Of “Thor”
Rene Russo is set to play Frigga, the mother of the titular hammer-wielding Norse hero in "Thor" for Marvel Studios says Variety.As the wife...
Mark Strong Talks “John Carter of Mars”
Out doing promotion for "Sherlock Holmes", British thesp Mark Strong ("Body of Lies," "Rocknrolla") tells Cinema Blend that most of his work on the...
Dreamworks Rides A “War Horse”
DreamWorks Studios has scored the film rights to Michael Morpurgo's 1982 novel "War Horse" says the trades.Lee Hall ("Billy Elliot") is penning the adaptation...
Disney Cancels “Wild Hogs” Sequel
A few days after cancelling their ensemble romantic comedy "Wedding Banned", Disney Pictures has also taken the axe to "Wild Hogs 2: Bachelor Ride"...
Singer Returns To “X-Men” Franchise
On the 'blue carpet' at last night's premiere of James Cameron's "Avatar" in Los Angeles, MySpace spoke with director Bryan Singer who let slip...
Steve Carrell & Tina Fey To Re-Team
"The Office" star Steve Carell and "30 Rock" star/creator Tina Fey are loosely attached to star in the comedy "Mail-Order Groom" for Warner Bros....
Vampire & Werewolf Take On Zombies
Barry Sonnenfeld is attached to direct "Gil's All Fright Diner" for DreamWorks Animation says Variety.The story revolves around a vampire and a werewolf. Here,...
Summit In Gear For “Drive Angry”
Summit Entertainment has scored the North American distribution to the 3D Nicolas Cage-led revenge movie "Drive Angry" says the trades.The story centers on a...
Mamet Pens Depression-Era “Sorrento”
Firefly and Bla Bla Bla Productions are teaming on the $10 million Depression-era romantic drama "Come Back To Sorrento" says The Hollywood Reporter.David Mamet...
Cornwell In Talks For “Panopticon”
Peter Cornwell ("The Haunting in Connecticut") is in talks to direct the sci-fi thriller mystery "The Panopticon" for Lionsgate says Variety.The story follows a...
Studio Ghibli Announces “Borrowers” Film
Acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Ponyo," "Howl's Moving Castle") has announced its next feature will be a film adaptation of Mary...
Rob Marshall On Fourth “Pirates” Status
Out doing promotion for his new musical adaptation "Nine", director Rob Marshall talked with Coming Soon about his hiring to direct the next sequel...
Peter Jackson Considers “Gallipoli” Film
One of the cornerstones of Australian cinema is Peter Weir's highly acclaimed 1981 war drama "Gallipoli" which was instrumental in making Mel Gibson a...
Ghost Writer Premieres At Berlinale
Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" will premiere in competition at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in mid-February reports the trades. Ewan McGregor plays...
Chris Columbus Seeks “The Help”
Chris Columbus will produce a film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's novel "The Help" for his 1492 Productions says The Hollywood Reporter.Kathryn Stockett's novel dealt...
Sony, Zaillian Adapt “Dragon Tattoo”
Sony Pictures has optioned the rights for an English-language film adaptation of international literary sensation "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" reports the trades.Steve...
Robin Hood Debuts Trailer(s), Photos
Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood" hits next May but already Universal has released not just the first official stills but the first teaser trailer for...
2009 Golden Globes Nominations
The 67th Annual Golden Globe awards are held in January, but in the early hours of this morning their much anticipated nominations list was...
Rinsch Directing “Black Lagoon” Remake
Acclaimed commercials director Carl Erik Rinsch is in early talks to direct the remake of 1954 monster movie classic "Creature From The Black Lagoon"...
HSM’s Ortega Does “In The Heights” Film
Kenny Ortega ("This Is It," "High School Musical") is set to direct a film adaptation of Tony-winning Broadway musical "In the Heights" for Universal...
Mel Gibson Takes A “Summer Vacation”
Mel Gibson will next star in the action drama "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" for his Icon Productions reports Variety.Gibson also penned the...
Thor Scribes Go To “Damn Nation”
"Thor" scribes Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz are teaming for another comic adaptation, this time Andrew Cosby's sci-fi vampire property "Damn Nation" at...
Maguire In “Hobbit”? Probably Not
It began yesterday when Latino Review posted up a report saying that "Spider-Man" actor Tobey Maguire is in early talks with CAA and "The...
David O. Russell Helming “Zombies”?
Famously temperamental director David O. Russell ("Three Kings," "I Heart Huckabees") is tipped to be both adapting the script and directing the film version...
Golden Idol: NYFCC, BFCS, BFCA
"The Hurt Locker" continues its strong momentum of wins amongst high-profile critics groups while Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is becoming a dark horse...
Gibson, DiCaprio Team For Viking Epic
Mel Gibson will direct and Leonardo DiCaprio will star in a Viking culture-themed untitled period drama for GK Films and Icon Films reports Variety....
Disney Drops Rom-Com “Wedding Banned”
Disney Pictures has put its romantic comedy "Wedding Banned" into turnaround, leaving Mandevile Films free to shop it around town says The Hollywood Reporter."Banned"...
Phillips On “Due Date,” “Hangover 2”
Director Todd Phillips says that editing is underway on "Due Date", his first project since the massive success of "The Hangover" reports Coming Soon.Robert...
Dexter’s Carpenter Gets A “Rabbit”
"Dexter" and "Quarantine" star Jennifer Carpenter has joined the cast of the $30 million indie thriller "Hungry Rabbit Jumps" reports Variety.Nicolas Cage plays a...
Notorious Helmer Says “I Saw You”
DreamWorks Studios and State Street Pictures have picked up Andrea McCloud's pitch ensemble romantic comedy "I Saw You" says The Hollywood Reporter.Based on a...