January 2011
35 posts
Bardem, Not Bale, Climbs "The Dark Tower"?
Things have gotten a little confusing here. Last week it was reported that we’d likely know who was set to play Gunslinger Roland Deschain in Ron Howard’s “film trilogy and two TV season” adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” at Universal Pictures.
Earlier this month, Javier Bardem and Viggo Mortensen were apparently the top candidates. Then...
Peter Jackson Surgery Delays "Hobbit"
Shooting on “The Hobbit” has been pushed back after director Peter Jackson was admitted to Wellington Hospital on Wednesday night with acute stomach pains reports Heat Vision.
Jackson underwent surgery for a perforated ulcer according to a statement from the production. The filmmaker is said to be resting comfortably, and he is expected to make a full recovery.
“Sir...
Viggo, Stewart Go Grimm For "Snow White"
Viggo Mortensen is in talks to star in “Snow White and the Huntsman” for Universal Pictures reports Variety.
Scribe Evan Daugherty, director Rupert Sanders and producer Joe Roth are all attached to this version which expands the role of the Huntsman (Mortensen) in the fairy tale. Tom Hardy and Michael Fassbender had previously been linked to the role.
When the evil queen...
David Milch Adapts "Heavy Rain"
David Milch Adapts “Heavy Rain”
“Deadwood” creator David Milch has signed on to adapt the noir-style PS3 video game “Heavy Rain” into a feature for Unique Features reports Variety.
Selling well over a million copies since its release, the procedural-themed game has users playing four different characters involved to different extents in the hunt for the...
"Cloverfield 2" Is Still Years Away
Matt Reeves, out doing promotion for the release of “Let Me In” on Blu-ray and DVD, tells Movieweb that a sequel to his creature feature “Cloverfield” is still a long way off.
“Cloverfield 2 will most likely not be the next movie because that’s still in the really nascent stages. We haven’t really had time to get together and talk about what that would...
Dragon-Themed "Firelight" Adapted
Nick Pustay (“Ramona and Beezus,” “Aquamarine”) is set to adapt Sophie Jordan’s recently released young-adult fantasy novel “Firelight” for Mandalay Pictures says Heat Vision.
The “Twilight with dragons” story follows Jacinda, a young girl who is a “draki,” a descendant of dragons who can morph into human form, and who is ordained to marry another of...
allycatrossi:
I'm a, I'm a fighter
I must admit I didn't see it coming now face to face
And baby I ain't running
I won't do that anymore
Cause I'm a fighter
This loves worth fighting for
I could back down and fall to pieces
Just to fire with a million reasons
You know that's what I used to do
Ohh but I believe we can go the distance
Not take the path of least resistance
I'll be right here...
Two More "Matrix" Films? Ain't Happening
UPDATE: So much for this story. A representative for the London School of Performing Arts tells Screen Rant that no such appearance ever happened.
ORIGINAL: A source for AICN reports that Keanu Reeves was the guest of honour at the London School of Performing Arts University recently to promote his upcoming film “Henry’s Crime”. While there though, he talked about upcoming...
Latest 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' Posters
(Taken from Yahoo!Movies)
New "X-Men" Photos, Posters & Talk
20th Century Fox has issued a bigger version of the cast promo photo for the upcoming “X-Men: First Class”. The previous photo that hit the web was leaked early and wasn’t finished - that is why the colors were off and the image size was as small as it was.
Vaughn has explained that “I freaked out on them yesterday. I don’t know where the hell that came from. I don’t think...
Depp Replacing Downey Jr. In "Oz"?
Robert Downey Jr. has dropped out of Disney’s prequel-style “Oz, the Great and Powerful” which Sam Raimi is due to direct reports Heat Vision.
The story follows a young illusionist with a grandiose attitude who is forced to flee a traveling circus. His hot air balloon is swept up by a tornado to the land of Oz, which is run by two magical wicked witches. He of course goes...
Mike White Leaves "Prejudice & Zombies"
Mike White is no longer set to direct Lionsgate’s “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” due to scheduling conflicts reports Variety.
This adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith’s offbeat novel mixes Jane Austen’s 1813 classic “Pride and Prejudice,” with zombies and is set in an alternate version of 19th-century England.
White (“Year of the Dog”) had...
Blomkamp's "Elysium" Set Up At Sony
Syd Mead, the man behind the memorable designs for “Blade Runner”, will design the sets for “District 9” helmer Neill Blomkamp‘s upcoming second feature film “Elysium” reports Deadline.
Blomkamp and Media Rights Capital have been assembling the project on their own and have already landed Matt Damon, Sharlto Copley and Jodie Foster as cast members.
The...
Disney Shakes Up Its 2012 Schedule
Walt Disney Studios has shaken up two of its biggest titles set for a 2012 release - “John Carter of Mars” and Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” reports Variety.
‘Mars’, the big-budget adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ sci-fi novel has been pushed up by three months from a June 8th release to a March 9th release - the same weekend that Warners had...
New Potter, Dawn, Spidey Photos
A bunch of new photos today worth highlighting.
For starters, the first official still from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two” shows a bloodied Neville Longbottom during the battle of Hogwarts.
The first official photo from the honeymoon scene from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part One” never made interspecies sex look more Hallmark ready.
...
"Alien" Prequel Gets Title, Date & Chick
Ridley Scott’s previously untitled “Alien” prequel now has an official moniker, “Prometheus”, and Fox has already locked in a March 9th 2012 release date reports Deadline.
The two most frequent names linked to the lead female role of Elizabeth Shaw have been Scott’s personal favourite Noomi Rapace and the studio favourite Charlize Theron. Now it seems a...
The 2011 Golden Globes Winners
The 68th Annual Golden Globe awards have just been handed out with “The Social Network” taking out the most honours with four nods, followed by “The Fighter” and “The Kids Are All Right ” which took home two film awards each. “The King’s Speech,” “Black Swan,” “Barney’s Version,” “Toy Story 3,”...
‘Sherlock Holmes’ 2: Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘recovery...
Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in “Sherlock Holmes” sequel (Warner Bros.)
On a frigid November morning, as steam rises from train engines burning fiery coal in a century-old rail depot, Sherlock Holmes is in trouble. Blood on the side of his face, he’s fleeing the staccato rat-tat-tat of 19th century gunfire. Fortunately, his loyal friend Dr. Watson is at his side, as is a...
Shane Black Writes A "Death Note"
“Lethal Weapon” scribe and “The Long Kiss Goodnight” writer/director Shane Black has signed onto direct an adaptation of the manga title “Death Note” at Warner Bros. Pictures reports Deadline.
The story revolves around a college student named Light who finds a mysterious notebook which has the unique power to kill anyone whose name is written in it.
When...
"Dark Knight Rises" Casting, Gadget Talk
The casting speculation over “The Dark Knight Rises”, which thankfully seemed to have calmed down in recent weeks, has suddenly been whipped up into a frenzy in the past two days.
Eva Green and Naomi Watts are the latest names (via Collider) to have apparently scored the two lead female roles in Chris Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises”.
Meanwhile Anne Hathaway,...
It's Official, James Bond Returns Nov. 2012
An official press release has confirmed some good news:
“Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions, together with Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum, Co-Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., today announced that the 23rd James Bond film will commence production in late 2011 for a worldwide release on November 9, 2012.
Daniel Craig will be...
"Total Recall" Remake Skipping Mars
Producer Neal Moritz tells Collider that not only is Colin Farrell set to play Douglas Quaid in the “Total Recall” remake at Sony Pictures, but don’t expect much similarity with Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 original.
According to Moritz, the plan is to stick closer to Philip K. Dick’s short story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale” than the previous films. ...
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Production...
Spoiler Warning: The next issue of French rag L’Ecran Fantastique has an in-depth interview with Captain America production designer Rick Heinrichs, in which he reveals plot points about the film.
The year is 1942, and Steve Rogers is a scrawny lad who desperately wants to fight Nazis for his country but can’t because he’s been deemed physically unfit. His fate — and his physique — is...
"Monsters" Helmer Tackles "Godzilla"
British filmmaker Gareth Edwards, the man behind the acclaimed very low-budget indie sci-fi tale “Monsters”, is closing in on a deal to direct a reboot of the “Godzilla” franchise for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures says Heat Vision.
Legendary picked up the rights to the character from Toho Co. in March 2010. David Callaham was the original scribe, now...
George Clooney Is A Florentine "Monster"
George Clooney is attached to star while Fox 2000 have acquired the film rights to serial-killer thriller “The Monster of Florence” reports Variety.
Based on the novel by Douglas Preston (“The Cabinet of Curiosities,” “The Relic”) and Mario Spezi, the story is a reconstruction of eight grisly double homicides believed to have been committed...
McG In Negotiations To Film "Ouija"
McG (“Terminator Salvation,” “Charlie’s Angels”) is in negotiations to direct “Ouija” for Universal Pictures and Platinum Dunes says Reuters.
Both McG and Breck Eisner (“The Crazies”) pitched their visions for the film to the studio a few weeks ago with the decision having only been recently made.
Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis...
Till death do us part (Up, 2009)
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