France’s First Lady In Allen’s Next?
Woody Allen told RTL radio that he'd be interested in using France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in his next film says Reuters."I'm sure she...
Mulligan Joins Stone’s “Wall Street” Sequel
Rising British actress Carey Mulligan ("An Education," TV's "Doctor Who") has been cast in Oliver Stone's "Wall Street" sequel "Money Never Sleeps" says Latino...
Mendes Plans “Crossing,” “Middlemarch”
Focus Features has signed a two-year first-look deal with Sam Mendes and his Neal Street Productions reports Variety.The deal includes two potential directing vehicles...
Heigl In, Knight Out Of “Anatomy”
Katherine Heigl is still in but T.R. Knight is out over on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" reports the Associated Press.A source claims that contract negotiations...
Mitchell Tells Princess Trio Tale
Mike Mitchell ("Shrek Forever After") will direct the live-action fantasy "Once Upon a Time..." for MGM Films reports Variety.The story has Cinderella, Snow White...
Hobbit, “Conan” Casting Talk False
Director Guillermo del Toro's commented on BBC Radio 5 last week that Hugo Weaving is set to reprise his role of Elrond from "The...
Dreamworks Spooks With “Boo” For 2012
DreamWorks Animation is developing a new untitled ghost project for late 2012 says The Hollywood Reporter.Jon Vitti ("The Simpsons Movie") will pen the screenplay...
Common Joins Latifah In “Wright”
Rapper/actor Common ("Terminator Salvation") has been cast in the main male lead role in the Queen Latifah sports-themed romantic comedy "Just Wright" reports Variety.Michael...
Tony Gilroy Re-Writes “Red Dawn”
"Michael Clayton" and "Duplicity" writer/director Tony Gilroy is set to rewrite MGM's remake of the 80's cult classic "Red Dawn" reports Latino Review.The original...
Witherspoon Becomes A “Pharm Girl”
Universal Pictures is developing the aspirational comedy "Pharm Girl" for Reese Witherspoon to produce and star in says The Hollywood Reporter.The project centers on...
MI4, “Ribbon” Set Release Dates
Paramount Pictures is targeting a 2011 release for "Mission: Impossible IV" reports Variety. The reason for the delay is JJ Abrams' commitment to...
Panabaker, Heard In Carpenter’s “Ward”
Danielle Panabaker ("Mr. Brooks," "Friday the 13th") will star opposite Amber Heard ("The Stepfather," "The Informers") in John Carpenter's psychological horror thriller "The Ward"...
Demons Hot, “Trek” Not Globally
There's always been a few trademark examples of differences between US and global audiences when it comes to tastes in American studio films. ...
Overture Loves “Celeste and Jesse”
Overture Films announced today that it has acquired "Celeste and Jesse Forever", a romantic comedy co-written by Rashida Jones ("Parks and Recreation," "I Love...
Sugarman Babysits Some “Trophy Kids”
Josh Sugarman is set to direct the Generation Y-themed feature "Trophy Kids" says The Hollywood Reporter.Ryan Eggold ("90210") plays a self-righteous twentysomething who collaborates...
News Shorts: June 17th 2009
Posters for Inglourious Basterds, , A Perfect Getaway, Death in Love, Cold Souls, The Time Traveler's Wife and The Other Man.There's also various "GI...
Song, Hood, Remember, Know Photos
A bunch of photos have come in over the past few days. As always, click below for larger versions and/or more photos. ...
Shaye & Lynne Plan Nine Films
Former New Line executives Bob Shaye and longtime partner Michael Lynne have setup a slate of nine films for their new venture Unique Features...
Kinnear, Preston Sing A “Last Song”
Greg Kinnear and Kelly Preston are set to play Miley Cyrus' parents in "The Last Song" for Disney Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.Based on...
Yet Another “Donnie Darko” Sequel?
20th Century Fox is moving forward with yet another "Donnie Darko" sequel, though this time Richard Kelly might be back reports Bloody-Disgusting.Kelly penned and...
Is Michael Sheen Taking On 007?
James Bond's nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofield, may be making a comeback according to the less than reliable British tabloids.The Guardian reports that "Frost/Nixon" and...
Universal Remakes “Bride of Frankenstein”
Universal and Imagine are developing a remake of the monster classic "Bride of Frankenstein" says The Risky Biz BlogElsa Lanchester starred as the titular...
30 Rock’s Sudekis Joins “Bounty Hunter”
Jason Sudeikis (SNL, "30 Rock") is set to join the cast of the romantic comedy "Bounty Hunter" for Sony Pictures says Reuters.The story centers...
Sean Penn Drops Out Off “Three Stooges”
Oscar winner Sean Penn has dropped out of two upcoming projects and won't work for a year due to personal reasons says The Hollywood...
Marshall Talks Bourne 4, Neverending & More
Out doing film promotions, prolific producer Frank Marshall talked with Coming Soon about the future of various projects and franchises he's involved in. ...
Phil Noyce Directs “Mixed Blood”
Aussie filmmaker Phillip Noyce is set to direct the indie police thriller "Mixed Blood" says Variety. Based on Roger Smith's novel, the story centers...
Framelight Plans “Tom Trueheart” Films
The "Tom Trueheart" children's book trilogy are set to become a live-action film franchise for Framelight Productions says The Hollywood Reporter.An adventure fantasy, Ian...
Next “Indiana Jones” Gearing Up?
Talking with BBC News, actor Shia LaBeouf says another "Indiana Jones" film is moving forward."Steven just said that he cracked the story on...
Summit Gets Haunted By “Conjuring”
Summit Entertainment has picked up the thriller pitch "Conjuring" from Chad and Carey Hayes ("Whiteout") says Variety.The deal includes life rights to the Perron...
Peck, Palicki Join “Red Dawn” Remake
Josh Peck and Adrianne Palicki have joined the cast of the remake of "Red Dawn" for MGM/UA says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows a...