Don Johnson Directs A Porn “Star”
Don Johnson will play a mustached porn director in the comedy "Born to Be a Star" for Sony Pictures and Happy Madison says The...
Taken Helmer Goes To Tokyo
Paramount Pictures has acquired an untitled Tokyo-set thriller says Variety.The story follows a CIA operative, stationed in Japan but on the verge of retirement,...
Brand Does “Drop Dead Fred” Remake
Universal Pictures is developing a remake of comedy "Drop Dead Fred" for Russell Brand to star in says The Hollywood Reporter.Dennis McNicholas (upcoming Land...
Dimension Films Opens “Audrey’s Door”
Dimension Films has picked up film rights to Sarah Langan's upcoming horror novel "Audrey's Door" reports Variety.The story centers on a young architect who,...
Amanda Peet On “Gulliver’s Travels”
Amanda Peet has joined the cast of adventure/comedy "Gulliver's Travels" for 20th Century Fox says The Hollywood Reporter.The modern retelling of Jonathan Swift's classic...
Clash of the Titans Begins Production
Principal photography began Monday on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures' epic action adventure Clash of the Titans, being directed by Louis Leterrier (The...
News Shorts: April 27th 2009
Posters for Bruno and The Hangover.The first two reviews of Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones" are up at AICN and offer differing reactions."When asked...
Woodstock, Bones, Antichrist, Salt Photos
Various new photos have gone online lately, as always click for larger versions and/or bigger shots.Several new publicity stills are out from Ang Lee's...
Release Changes: April 27th 2009
Red DawnMGM has scheduled the remake of the Communist invasion actioneer for September 24th 2010.PredatorsThe Robert Rodriguez reboot of the sci-fi franchise announced last...
Bello, Nelson Join “Company Men”
Maria Bello and Craig T. Nelson have joined the cast of John Wells' "The Company Men" says Variety.The story deals with the impact that...
Videodrome Gets New Flesh
Universal Pictures is set to remake David Cronenberg's kooky 1983 sci-fi thriller "Videodrome" reports Variety.In the original, James Woods played the head of a...
R.I.P. Bea Arthur
And Then There Were Two.Bea Arthur was a true legend. The American comedienne, actress, and singer had a career spanning seven decades of...
Reflections On A Joblo Movie Show
I'm not good or comfortable with the concept of self-promotion, and definitely not a fan of the advertorial - mixing up stories with advertising...
Wolverine Gets Multiple Endings?
So the cat's out of the bag that "Wolverine" hasn't changed much since the work print beyond the visual effects and sound/music mixing. ...
30 Days of Night Sequel Goes To DVD
"30 Days of Night" author Steve Niles said a sequel is in the works to the David Slade directed film adaptation but it'll go...
Caine Set For Nolan’s “Inception” Cameo
Michael Caine has confirmed to InContention that he'll have a small role in Christopher Nolan's "Inception"."I have a little part in it, yes. Just...
Odysseus Turns Action Hero For Warner
Warner Bros. Pictures has picked up the sword-and-sandal actioneer "Odysseus" says The Hollywood Reporter.Utilising the character from Homer's 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey', the...
Bioshock Film On Hold Due To Cost
Universal Pictures has halted development on the "Bioshock" film adaptation due to budget concerns says Variety.The Gore Verbinski-directed live action adaptation of the video...
Rodriguez Does “Machete”, “Predators”
"Sin City" helmer Robert Rodriguez is readying a bunch of film projects, among them is plans to relaunch the "Predator" franchise for 20th Century...
Denzel & Tony Scott Are “Unstoppable”
Denzel Washington is negotiating to star in the Tony Scott-directed drama "Unstoppable" for 20th Century Fox reports Variety.Mark Bomback's script, loosely inspired by a...
Goron-Levitt Joins Nolan’s “Inception”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller "Inception" for Warner Bros. Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The contemporary sci-fi actioner is...
Dorff Whips It Out For “Star”
Stephen Dorff has joined the porn industry comedy "Born to Be a Star" for Sony Pictures reports Variety.The story centers on a small-town Midwestern...
Twilight’s Kellan Lutz Goes To “Elm Street”
"Twilight" actor Kellan Lutz has joined the cast of the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" remake for Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line says...
Searchlight Worships “Black Nativity”
Fox Searchlight will adapt Langston Hughes' 1961 gospel musical "Black Nativity" into a feature film says Variety.The Broadway show is a retelling of the...
Ocean’s Scribes Take On “Reaper”
Brian Koppelman and David Levien ("Ocean's Thirteen," "The Girlfriend Experience") will adapt Josh Bazell's novel "Beat the Reaper" for New Regency reports Variety.The drama,...
Michaela Watkins Has A “Back-Up Plan”
Comedian Michaela Watkins has been cast in CBS Films' romantic comedy "The Back-Up Plan" says The Hollywood Reporter.Watkins will play Mona, the longtime best...
Wolverine Leak Is The Final Film?
The final print of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" began screening for press this week and it seems Fox may have been exaggerating about how early...
News Shorts: April 23rd 2009
The first poster is out for the remake of "The Stepfather" with Dylan Walsh and Penn Badgley."Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger recently...
Full Cannes 2009 Line-Up Announced
The official lineup for the Cannes Film Festival has just been announced and here it is in full below. The fest kicks off...
DeNiro, Norton Re-Team For “Stone”
Robert De Niro and Edward Norton will star in "Stone" reports Production Weekly.Based on a play by Angus MacLachlan ("Junebug"), De Niro will play...