Bill Birch Pens “Shazam” Film Adaptation
Actor-turned-scribe Bill Birch is set to pen the script for the reboot of comic book superhero "Shazam!" for Warner Brothers Pictures says the trades.DC...
Avatar, Wolfman, Inception, Narnia Photos
In celebration of the trailers both set to launch in a few hours, 20th Century Fox and Universal have released several new photos from...
Disney Announces D23 Line-Up
The Walt Disney Studios will present exclusive sneak peeks at highly anticipated Disney features as "Disney's A Christmas Carol," Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland,"...
Sherlock Holmes Moriarty Confusion
Will literary villain Moriarty be appearing in Guy Ritchie's upcoming "Sherlock Holmes" adaptation? The answer isn't as clear cut as you think. ...
Ashmore, King Join “Mother’s Day” Remake
Shawn Ashmore, Jaime King, Briana Evigan, Alexa Vega, Matt O'Leary and Deborah Ann Woll are in talks to join the cast of the "Mother's...
Summit Interested In Foster’s “Beaver”
Summit Entertainment is in early talks to land worldwide rights to the Jodie Foster-directed dark comedy "The Beaver" says Variety.Mel Gibson stars as a...
Bertuccelli Climbs “The Tree”
French director Julie Bertuccelli ("Since Otar Left") has started filming her second feature, "The Tree", in Australia for Kojo Pictures and Le Pacte says...
Jon Hamm Lands A “Sucker Punch”
Jon Hamm (TV's "Mad Men") has joined the cast of Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch" for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures according to The Hollywood...
Michael Davis Helms “Outland” Remake
Michael Davis ("Shoot 'Em Up") has been hired to direct a remake of the 1981 Sean Connery sci-fi/western "Outland" for Warner Bros. and Hollywood...
Peter Berg Talks “Hancock” Sequel
Director Peter Berg ("The Kingdom," "The Rundown") tells Sci-Fi Wire that a sequel to last year's critically maligned but financially profitable Will Smith superhero...
Lionsgate Remakes “Dirty Dancing”
Lionsgate is developing a remake/reboot of "Dirty Dancing" says Production Weekly.Julia Dahl ("Uptown Girl") has apparently been hired to pen a script that would...
LaBute Helms A “Burnt Orange Heresy”
Neil LaBute ("In the Company of Men," "Your Friends and Neigbors") will write and direct an adaptation of Charles Willeford's modern art-themed crime novel...
McGrath Helms Sparks “Lucky One”
Douglas McGrath has signed on to direct the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' "The Lucky One" for Warner Bros. Pictures says Variety.The story centers...
Rosario Dawson Is “Unstoppable”
Rosario Dawson has joined the cast of director Tony Scott's upcoming action thriller "Unstoppable" for 20th Century Fox reports Production Weekly.The story follows a...
Twilight Saga: Eclipse Begins Production
Summit Entertainment announced today that it has commenced principal photography on The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, directed by David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard...
Grudge’s Shimizu Helms New Thriller
Takashi Shimizu ("The Grudge") is set to direct an untitled thriller for Phoenix Pictures says Variety.The story centers around a haunted tune that drives...
Robert Redford Is A “Conspirator”
Robert Redford is apparently set to direct the historical drama "The Conspirator" says The Risky Biz Blog.The story follows Mary Surratt, an alleged conspirator...
Lucas, Howard, Bell Commit “Murder”
Josh Lucas, Terrence Howard and Lake Bell have joined the independent thriller "Little Murder" says Variety.The New Orleans-set story is set in the wake...
Shirley Jackson’s “Castle” Becomes A Film
Further Films is developing a film adaptation of Shirley Jackson's 1962 novel "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" says The Hollywood Reporter.The story...
James McAvoy Joins Cancer Comedy
British hunk James McAvoy ("Atonement," "Wanted") has joined the cast of the untitled cancer comedy (previously titled "I'm With Cancer") for Mandate Pictures says...
Willis Confirmed For “Expendables” Cameo
Talking with MTV News, Bruce Willis lets slip that he will cameo in Sylvester Stallone's action mercenary feature "The Expendables".Even more revealing is that...
Fox Adapting “Magician’s Elephant”
20th Century Fox is set to adapt Kate DiCamillo's upcoming children's novel "The Magician's Elephant" says Variety.The story centers on impossible things that may...
Michael Landes Joins “Just Wright”
Sanaa Hamri ("Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2") is set to direct the romantic comedy "Just Wright" for Fox Searchlight says The Hollywood Reporter.Michael...
Lionsgate Distributing “Kick-Ass” In US
Lionsgate has landed the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for the upcoming Matthew Vaughn directed superhero action-comedy "Kick-Ass". "Kick-Ass" tells the story of average...
Anthony Mackie Makes An “Adjustment”
Anthony Mackie ("The Hurt Locker") has joined the cast of the sci-fi thriller "The Adjustment Bureau" for Universal Pictures says Variety.The story centers on...
Alfie Allen Joins Mark Elliot’s “Powder”
Mark Elliot will make his directorial debut on a film adaptation of Liam Boyle's novel "Powder" says The Hollywood Reporter.Alfie Allen, younger brother of...
Release Changes: August 18th 2009
'Zephyr' returns with a lot of release date changes by Sony, Screen Gems and Universal for their various 2010 and 2011 releases.Little FockersThe third...
Vanderbilt Pens Fifth, Sixth “Spider-Man”
James Vanderbilt ("Zodiac," "The Losers") has been hired to pen a fifth and sixth "Spider-Man" film for Sony Pictures reports Variety.Vanderbilt, who penned the...
A “White Chicks” Sequel In The Works
The Wayans Brothers and Sony Pictures are prepping a sequel to the much-maligned comedy "White Chicks" for The Hollywood Reporter.Marlon and Shawn Wayans return...
Mike Nichols Dives Into “Deep Water”
Mike Nichols ("The Graduate," "The Birdcage") is set to direct a film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1957 novel "Deep Water" for Fox 2000 reports...