Ice, “Public,” “Fallen” Vie For Box-Office
The opening of the new "Ice Age" sequel and the second weekend of the "Transformers" sequel are neck-and-neck in their vying for the top...
Collins Jr. Out, Jessica Biel In “Thor”?
Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Brian Blessed are set, but who else is starring in the upcoming film adaptation of the Marvel Comics hero...
Aussie Scribes Try Out For “Star Wars” Series
Various scribes are trying out for the upcoming "Star Wars" live-action series set to head into production towards year's end in Sydney, Australia reports...
Fringe Scribe Looks Through “View-Master”
"Fringe" scribe Brad Caleb Kane is set to pen a feature film based on the popular children's toy View-Master for Dreamworks Pictures says Greek...
News Shorts: July 2nd 2009
A photo of a banner ad shows off the Na'vi aliens in James Cameron's "Avatar" which is getting a special presentation at the upcoming...
Universal Plans “Asteroids” Film Adaptation
Universal Pictures has won the film rights to the classic 1979 video game "Asteroids" says The Hollywood Reporter.The game featured a spaceship that had...
Perabo Conducts Some “Covert Affairs”
Piper Perabo has landed the lead role in the spy thriller "Covert Affairs" for USA Network says The Hollywood Reporter.The story centers on Annie...
Release Changes: July 2nd 2009
'Zephyr' here with some release date changes regarding March 2010 as well as some comedic tentpoles in the Summer:Taking WoodstockThe Ang Lee-directed ode to...
The Game Is Baracus In “A-Team” Remake?
Rapper The Game ("Street Kings," "Waist Deep") is the frontrunner to play B.A. Baracus in Joe Carnahan's "The A-Team" remake at 20th Century Fox...
Penry-Jones “Forgotten” By Slater
Christian Slater will replace former "Spooks" star Rupert Penry-Jones in the lead role of ABC's new Bruckheimer-produced series "The Forgotten" says The Hollywood Reporter.The...
Juliet, Potter, Getaway, Beastly Photos
A whole bunch of new photos today. Amanda Seyfried ("Mamma Mia!") filming "Letters to Juliet" in Italy this week, some shots of the...
Sci-Fi Plans New “Alien Nation” Series
The Sci-Fi Channel is developing another spin-off series based on the 1988 film "Alien Nation" reports Variety.The original film was set in 1991, when...
Clooney Signs Deal With Sony Pictures
George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures are in final negotiations to sign an exclusive two-year theatrical development and production deal with Sony Pictures...
Duchess Helmer Does Aussie “Dance”
Saul Dibb ("The Duchess") is taking on another period piece, this time the 19th century-set "Spider Dance" says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows a...
Dukakis, Fricker Join “Cloudburst”
Veteran actresses Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker will team for the road-trip comedy "Cloudburst" for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment says Variety.The story centers on two...
Bill Nighy Is Scrimgeour In Seventh “Potter”?
British tabloid The Independent spoke with the legendary Bill Nighy ("Underworld," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Love Actually") recently who confirmed he's scored a role...
Blair, Smart, Ribisi Enter Gallo’s “Circle”
Scribe George Gallo ("Bad Boys", "Midnight Run") will sit in the director's chair for the upcoming indie thriller "Columbus Circle" says The Hollywood Reporter.The...
Benning, Ruffalo, Moore Are “All Right”
Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Hutcherson and Mia Wasikowska have joined the cast of the ensemble dramedy "The Kids Are All Right"...
Twilight Saga: Eclipse Sets Filming Dates
Talk about quick, Summit Entertainment is moving forward with production on the third "Twilight" saga so fast that it will have finished shooting a...
Applegate, Day Go “The Distance”
Christina Applegate and Charlie Day (TV's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") have joined the cast of the romantic comedy "Going the Distance" for New...
Crowley Scribes “Get a Job”
Kyle Pennekamp and Scott Turpel's comedy spec script "Get a Job" has been picked up by CBS Films says Variety.The story centers on a...
Unstoppable Proves A Misnomer
"Taking of Pelham 123" and "Man on Fire" director Tony Scott's new action-thriller "Unstoppable" has proven anything but according to Variety.The project has run...
Guy Pearce Is “Afraid of the Dark”
Guy Pearce is in final negotiations to join the supernatural thriller "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" for Miramax Films says The Hollywood Reporter.Based...
Moon Director Jones Turns “Mute”
Coming off great reviews for his Sam Rockwell-led sci-fi tale "Moon", writer/director Duncan Jones will tackle an ensemble thriller mystery entitled "Mute" reports Screen...
Matt Reeves On “Right One” Remake
Director Matt Reeves ("Cloverfield") has revealed to The Los Angeles Times a few more details about the upcoming American remake of the highly acclaimed...
Lee, Trachtenberg Are Interested In “Dicks”
Jason Lee and Michelle Trachtenberg have joined the cast of the action-comedy "A Couple of Dicks" for Warner Bros. Pictures says Variety.The story centers...
Gordon Pens “King of Sting” Con Tale
Dan Gordon ("The Hurricane," "Wyatt Earp") will pen the con man drama "The King of Sting" for L+E Productions says The Hollywood Reporter.Based on...
Adams Tackles Wahlberg’s “Fighter”
Amy Adams is in negotiations to join Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in "The Fighter" for Relativity Media and Paramount Pictures reports the trades.The...
Cirulnick Celebrates “Havana Nocturne”
Matt Cirulnick has signed on to pen an adaptation of T.J. English's 50's Cuban gangster-themed best-seller "Havana Nocturne" says The Hollywood Reporter.The story centers...
Brandon Camp Directs “Relativity” Comedy
Brandon Camp ("Love Happens") is set to direct the family comedy "Relativity" for Walden Media says Variety.The story centers on a close-knit family that...