Sony Takes White’s “Babe in the Woods”
Sony Pictures has acquired the action-comedy spec script "Babe in the Woods" from scribe Mike White ("School of Rock") says Variety.The story follows a...
Poirier Pens “Gunsmoke” Film Reboot
The classic western TV series "Gunsmoke" is being rebooted as a feature for CBS Films says Risky Biz Blog.Gregory Poirier ("National Treasure: Book of...
Turner Adapts Archer’s “Paths of Glory”
Sheldon Turner is in final talks to adapt Jeffrey Archer's historical novel "Paths of Glory" for Sony Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.Archer's book deals...
Sucsy Picks Up “Goree Girls”
Michael Sucsy ("Grey Gardens") is set to make his feature film directorial debut on "Goree Girls" for Overnight Productions says Variety.Based on a 2003...
DiCaprio Seeks Out “Red Riding Hood”
Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way production company is developing a Gothic reimagining of "Little Red Riding Hood" says Variety.Scribe David Leslie Johnson will develop the...
Release Changes: August 4th 2009
'Zephyr' is back with even more release date updates. The current excess of scheduling is likely due to the end of the summer...
Jackman Is PT Barnum In “Showman”
Hugh Jackman is attached to star as legendary American showman P.T. Barnum in the musical biopic "The Greatest Showman on Earth" for 20th Century...
Top Cow’s “Alibi” Put On Film
David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman are set to produce a feature film version of Top Cow's comic book "Alibi" for Mandeville Films and Top...
Harlin Doing Ossetia Conflict Feature
Renny Harlin is set to direct an untitled drama about the events of the 2008 Russia-Georgia armed conflict reports Variety.The five-day war began when...
Worthington Replaces Cruise On “Tourist”
Rising Aussie thesp Sam Worthington ("Terminator Salvation," "Avatar") is replacing Tom Cruise in the lead role of the thriller remake "The Tourist" for Spyglass...
Gugino Joins Snyder’s “SuckerPunch”
Carla Gugino has joined the cast of "SuckerPunch" for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows Babydoll (Emily Browning)...
John August Pens A “Famous Novelist”
Scribe John August ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Big Fish") has optioned Steve Hely's novel "How I Became a Famous Novelist" reports Variety. In...
Steve Zahn Raises A “Wimpy Kid”
Steve Zahn has joined the cast of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" at Fox 2000 says Variety.Based on the best-selling novel series by Jeff...
Troy Nixey Drives “Simple Machines”
Troy Nixey is set to direct the family fantasy feature "Simple Machines" for Phoenix Pictures says Variety.The story centers on a reclusive young inventor...
Spielberg Helms A “Harvey” Remake
Steven Spielberg is set to direct a new adaptation of "Harvey", Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1944 play about a man's friendship with an invisible...
Ferrell, Dobkin Skip “Neighborhood Watch”
Will Ferrell and director David Dobkin ("Fred Claus," "Wedding Crashers") have dropped out of the comedy "Neighborhood Watch" for 20th Century Fox.Jared Stern's script...
Will Yun Lee Joins Two Projects
Will Yun Lee ("Elektra," "Die Another Day," "Torque") has joined the cast of the indie films "Oka! Amerikee" and "Hollywood Untitled" says The Hollywood...
Producers Get A “Hollywood Car Wash”
A few months after its release, Lori Culwell's debut novel "Hollywood Car Wash" has been snapped up by producers David Foster and Ryan Heppe...
Rob Marshall Helming Fourth “Pirates”?
"Chicago" and "Nine" director Rob Marshall is in talks to helm the next "Pirates of the Caribbean" for Walt Disney Pictures reports Variety.Original...
Universal Remakes “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Who are you, what have you sacrificed? Taste it would seem.After the success of the ABBA musical "Mamma Mia!", Universal Pictures is keen on...
Jon Spaihts Pens “Alien” Prequel
Jon Spaihts ("Passengers," "Shadow 19") has been hired to write a prequel to 1979's "Alien" in development at 20th Century Fox reports Variety.Preceding that...
Spierigs To Remake “Captain Blood”
Rising Aussie helmers Michael and Peter Spierig ("Undead," "Daybreakers") have signed on to direct a remake of the classic 1935 swashbuckler "Captain Blood" for...
Vigalondo Enters The “Gangland”
Nacho Vigalondo ("Timecrimes") is set to direct the action comedy "Gangland" for Film Rites says The Hollywood Reporter.The story revolves around a team of...
Animal Logic Lands “Night Mary” Rights
Sydney-based FX company Animal Logic has nabbed the film rights to the mystery/horror graphic novel "Night Mary" says The Hollywood Reporter.Night Mary follows young...
Bruckheimer Repairs “World War Robot”
Jerry Bruckheimer has picked up feature rights to the graphic novel "World War Robot" reports Variety.The story is recounted in war-diary form by participants...
Dexter Star In “East Fifth Bliss”
Michael C. Hall (TV's "Dexter," "Six Feet Under") has signed on to the indie drama "East Fifth Bliss" reports Variety.Hall will play a 35-year-old...
Apatow Signs Three-Picture Deal
Judd Apatow ("Knocked Up," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin") has signed to write and direct a further three films for Universal Pictures says the trades.The deal,...
Billy Crudup Learns To “Eat, Pray, Love”
Billy Crudup has joined the cast of the adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling memoir "Eat, Pray, Love" for Sony Pictures says Variety.Crudup will play...
Rodriguez, Pena, Moynahan Do “Battle”
Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena and Bridget Moynahan have joined the cast of the sci-fi action feature "Battle: Los Angeles" for Sony Pictures says The...
Spielberg Helming Matt Helm Film?
Steven Spielberg is set to produce a film about fictional secret agent Matt Helm as an upcoming project reports Variety.Novelist Donald Hamilton created the...