Doug Atchison To Direct “The Throwback”
Doug Atchison ("Akeelah and the Bee") will direct the basketball-themed pic "The Throwback" for Walden Media reports Variety.Nick Santora's screenplay is based on the...
Jackie Chan Is A “Big Soldier”
Jackie Chan has finally revealed the details of his secret new project, the $25 million epic "Big Soldier" according to according to The Press...
Gibson Helms “Chameleon” Recession Thriller
Richard Gibson ("A Message From Fallujah") is set to direct an adaptation of Richard Hains' 2006 financial thriller "Chameleon" reports Variety.The story centers on...
Mark Bomback Opens “Umbrella Academy”
"Constantine" and "Race to Witch Mountain" scribe Mark Bomback will adapt the Dark Horse comic "The Umbrella Academy" for Universal Pictures says The Hollywood...
Kal Penn Ditches Films For Obama
"Harold & Kumar" and "House" star Kal Penn has put his acting career on hold to join the Obama administration's staff. According to...
Charles Feels “Discontent” About Elderly Sex
"Borat" and "Religulous" director Larry Charles is in final negotiations to helm the Sony Pictures geriatric sex-themed comedy "Winter's Discontent" reports Variety.Paul Fruchbom's script...
Kevin Hart Joins “Funeral” Remake
Kevin Hart ("Not Easily Broken," "Fool's Gold") has joined the all-star cast of Screen Gems and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment's "Death at a Funeral" remake...
Star Trek Premieres In Sydney, Austin
Buzz on the upcoming reboot of "Star Trek" has reached fever pitch over the past twelve hours as both the world premiere in Sydney,...
Kings, Reaper, Tudors, Dwarf News
Despite positive reviews, ratings for NBC's "Kings" have been poor enough that the network is pulling the show from Sunday nights. The remaining...
Keaton, Goldblum Join “Morning Glory”
Diane Keaton and Jeff Goldblum have signed on to the comedy "Morning Glory" for Paramount Pictures says Variety.The story centers on an aspiring news...
Penikett, Carnes Join Sci-Fi Pilots
Tahmoh Penikett (TV's "Battlestar Galatica") and Laura Vandervoort (TV's "Smallville") have joined the cast of Syfy's TV movie/backdoor pilot "Riverworld" reports The THR Feed.Penikett...
Pacino’s “Emperor” Is Finally Happening
Killer Films is getting "Betsy and the Emperor" off the ground at last reports Variety.Staton Rabin's 2004 children's book follows a 14-year-old girl who...
DiCaprio Wants SMAP For “Ninja Scroll”?
Leonardo DiCaprio is considering casting Japan's SMAP pop group as the main leads in Warner Brothers and Appian Way's proposed live-action adaptation of the...
Gaumont Succumbs To Finder’s “Paranoia”
Gaumont has acquired "High Crimes" author Joseph Finder's bestselling novel "Paranoia" reports Variety.The story centers on a young man who funds a lavish...
Maria Bello Joins Adam Sandler’s Next
Maria Bello ("A History of Violence," "Coyote Ugly") is in final negotiations to join Adam Sandler's upcoming and untitled all-star ensemble comedy for Sony...
Nogueira Bros., Machida Up For “Expendables”
Brazilian-born duo The Nogueira Brothers and Lyoto Machida, have been offered roles in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming action team-up "The Expendables" reports Moviehole.Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Mike Newell Opens “Box of Delights”
Mike Newell ("Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire") will direct a new film version of John Masefield's classic 1930s children's novel "The...
Jennifer Garner Spreads Some “Butter”
"Alias" star Jennifer Garner is attached to star and possibly produce the upcoming comedy "Butter" for Mandate Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.Jason Micallef's script,...
Shandling Joins “Iron Man” Sequel
"The Larry Sanders Show" star Garry Shandling has joined the cast of the "Iron Man" sequel reports IESB.Shooting kicked off yesterday on the project...
Bruckheimer Topples Taliban With “Horse”
Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer ("Black Hawk Down," "Pirates of the Caribbean") are planning an adaptation of Doug Stanton's upcoming book "Horse Soldiers" says...
Efron Considered For “Full Metal Panic”
Mandalay Pictures is developing a live-action feature film version of Japanese manga series "Full Metal Panic" with Zac Efron as a potential star says...
Lucas Lands His “Red Tails” Cast
The Lucasfilm Ltd. production of "Red Tails" - a fictional story inspired by the historic and heroic exploits of America's first all black aerial...
News Shorts: April 6th 2009
New photos from Star Trek, the first photos from Thomas Jane's directorial debut - the 3D noir film Dark Country, and some superb Vanity...
Sheridan, Reeves, Fuqua’s New Projects
Morgan Creek is moving forward with three high-profile projects on the verge of getting the green light according to Variety.Dream HouseThe Jim Sheridan-helmed psychological...
Rob Schneider To Kiss The “Bride”
Rob Schneider has joined the cast of the romantic comedy "You May Not Kiss the Bride" says The Hollywood Reporter.The story follows an American...
Stephen King’s “It” To Be R-Rated
Dave Kajganich, the scribe adapting Stephen King's "It" for the big screen, tells Dread Central that you can expect this to stay true to...
Chace, Kiefer, 50 Cent Turn “Twelve”
Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Ellen Barkin and Kiefer Sutherland have all joined the cast of "Twelve" for Gaumont,...
Ricci Goes Naughty For “Star”
Christina Ricci signed onto the porn-tinged comedy "Born to Be a Star" for Sony Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.The story centers on a small-town...
Cruise, Travolta Do “Butch Cassidy” Remake?
UK tabloid The Daily Express claims that Tom Cruise hopes to produce a remake of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" for United Artists.Cruise...
Todd Phillips Set For “Hangover” Sequel
"Road Trip" and "Old School" director Todd Phillips is set to write a sequel to his upcoming comedy "The Hangover" for Warner Bros. Pictures...