News Shorts: March 11th 2009
The first photo of Daniel Radcliffe on the set of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows".Jon Favreau has released this photo from the set...
Josh Hartnett Playing “Thor” Villain Loki?
Josh Hartnett has apparently met with "Thor" director Kenneth Brannagh and is currently on a very short list to play the villain in the...
Diesel Talks A Third “Riddick” Film
With "The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena" game hitting shelves next month, Vin Diesel says a third movie featuring his iconic anti-hero...
Third “Twilight” Director Selected
Update (3/12): Bayona has officially gotten the job according to Variety.With "Eclipse", the third movie in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" franchise scheduled to begin...
From “28 Weeks” To “X-Ray Eyes”
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") is developing a remake of Roger Corman's 1963 pic "X: The Man With the X-Ray Eyes" for MGM...
No Fifth “Lethal Weapon” It Seems
"Lethal Weapon" screenwriter Shane Black has apparently indicated that despite his work on a fifth film's script, it's likely another "Lethal Weapon" film will...
Twohy Talks “Perfect Getaway” Release
He may not be a household name like Nolan, Spielberg or Jackson but David Twohy has been churning out a steady release of excellent...
Danny DeVito Goes Crazy For “Eddie”
Actor/director Danny DeVito is set to helm "Crazy Eddie", a biopic of electronics king Eddie Antar reports Variety.Peter Steinfeld ("21") is writing the script...
First “Bruno” Clip To Screen In Austin
Universal Pictures has just announced a special sneak peak showing of footage from Sasha Baron Cohen's highly anticipated new film "Bruno" at SXSW- Fantastic...
Princess and The Frog Moved Up A Month
Disney Pictures has moved up the traditionally-animated musical "The Princess and the Frog" by a month.Originally set for a release this Christmas, the film...
Paradox Rides The “Chariots of the Gods”
Paradox Entertainment has acquired screen rights to the 1968 controversial best-seller"Chariots of the Gods" reports Variety.Having sold 68 million copies worldwide over the past...
Jeff Goldblum Joins “The Baster”
Jeff Goldblum has joined the cast of the romantic comedy "The Baster" for Mandate Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.Directed by Will Speck and Josh...
Fox Looking To Reboot “Fantastic 4”
It has been less than two years since the last one, but already 20th Century Fox is looking to reboot its "Fantastic Four" franchise...
Thor, Pirates, Sword, Rambo Cast Rumors
Thor6'4 blond "True Blood" star Alexander Skarsgard and "Thor" director Kenneth Branagh were spotted having lunch the other day according to Latino Review. ...
Worthington Not Replacing Batman’s Bale
A Herald Sun story published yesterday says that Australian thesp Sam Worthington ("Avatar," "Somersault") is set to replace his "Terminator Salvation" co-star Christian Bale...
Sean Penn In Talks To Join The “Cartel”
Sean Penn is in talks to star in the action drama "Cartel" for Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment reports Variety.Scripted by Peter Craig, the...
Five More Enter The “Cabin in the Woods”
Chris Hemsworth ("Star Trek," "Home and Away"), Kristen Connolly ("Revolutionary Road"), Anna Hutchison ("Underbelly"), Fran Kranz ("The Village") and Jesse Williams ("The Sisterhood of...
Ayer Turns To Sci-Fi “Last Man”
New Regency has picked up the futuristic action film "Last Man" reports Variety.The story follows a hardened captain assigned to protect an outpost on...
Sony Seeks A “Reliable Wife”
Sony Pictures has acquired rights to Robert Goolrick's novel "The Reliable Wife" says The Hollywood ReporterSet in rural Wisconsin in 1908, the book centers...
Moritz, Roach Experience “Sexual Failures”
Producer Neal Moritz and "Austin Powers" director Jay Roach are teaming on a narrative feature based on the documentary "The Complete History of My...
Gossip’s Meester Gets A “Roommate”
"Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester is in negotiations to star in thriller "The Roommate" for Screen Gems says The Hollywood ReporterThe story follows Sara...
Rebecca Romijn Heads Up “Eastwick”
"X-Men" and "Ugly Betty" regular Rebecca Romijn will play the lead in "Eastwick", ABC's small-screen adaptation of the film and book "The Witches of...
Fox Plans “Popper’s Penguins” Films
20th Century Fox has landed screen rights to the 1938 children's book "Mr. Popper's Penguins" reports Variety.The story follows Mr. Popper, a house painter...
Rupert Friend, Clemence Poesy Sing A “Lullaby”
Rupert Friend ("The Young Victoria") and Clemence Poesy ("In Bruges") will star in the romantic drama "Lullaby for Pi" for Forecast Pictures and Minds...
De Line Talks “Lantern” & “Job” Sequel
Producer Donald De Line tells Coming Soon that despite reports that Warner Bros. is keen to go dark with its superhero films, expect the...
Milla Jovovich Walks To “Mile Zero”
Marcel Langenegger ("Deception") is set to direct Phoenix Pictures' thriller "Mile Zero" and will develop it as a potential Milla Jovovich vehicle reports the...
Dreamworks Planning CG Animated “Dinotrux”
DreamWorks Animation has optioned rights to the illustrated children's book "Dinotrux"reports Variety.Written by Chris Gall, the 32-page book takes place in a fictional prehistoric...
Scott’s “Robin Hood” Gets Its Merry Men
Scott Grimes (TV's "ER"), Kevin Durand (TV's "Lost," "Stargate: SG-1") and Alan Doyle (lead singer of Canadian folk-rock band Great Big Sea) have been...
Akerman, Phillippe, Kitsch Go “Bang”
Malin Akerman ("Watchmen"), Taylor Kitsch ("Wolverine," "Friday Night Lights") and Ryan Phillippe will team for the Canada/South Africa indie co-production "The Bang Bang Club"...
Nolte, Hardy Recruited For “Warrior”
Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Morrison are set to star in the mixed martial arts fighting drama "Warrior" for Lionsgate reports...