Christopher Nolan Wanted for "Blade Runner" Sequel/Prequel
Posted: March 4th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
We just reported that Alcon Entertainment has acquired the rights to "Blade Runner" with plans of developing a sequel or prequel to the original film.
io9 has now caught up with the producers Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson to find out if they are leaning toward making a sequel or a prequel. "We don't know, we just don't know yet," said Kosove. "We will have a process where we will hear different ideas from writers or from potential directors before determining."
When asked who they would like to direct their new "Blade Runner" film, Kosove replied: "Our friend Chris Nolan who we did 'Insomnia' [with]. The methodology that Chris Nolan brought to Batman is precisely what we aspire to whomever the filmmaker is, whether Ridley [Scott] comes back and joins us or it's someone else."
It's not impossible that Nolan may be in talks. Alcon is a close partner with Warner Bros, which has been behind most of Nolan's films.
Source: io9
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io9 has now caught up with the producers Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson to find out if they are leaning toward making a sequel or a prequel. "We don't know, we just don't know yet," said Kosove. "We will have a process where we will hear different ideas from writers or from potential directors before determining."
When asked who they would like to direct their new "Blade Runner" film, Kosove replied: "Our friend Chris Nolan who we did 'Insomnia' [with]. The methodology that Chris Nolan brought to Batman is precisely what we aspire to whomever the filmmaker is, whether Ridley [Scott] comes back and joins us or it's someone else."
It's not impossible that Nolan may be in talks. Alcon is a close partner with Warner Bros, which has been behind most of Nolan's films.
Source: io9
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David Fincher to Direct Kevin Spacey in "House of Cards" TV Series
Posted: March 4th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Kevin Spacey produced David Fincher's "The Social Network" and the two men are now re-teaming for "House of Cards" television show. Fincher will direct the pilot episode, while Spacey is set to executive produce and star.
"House of Cards" is based on a book by Michael Dobbs. It is set at the end of Margaret Thatcher's tenure as prime minister and follows a British politician with his eye on the top job. Fincher's version will be set in the US and is written by playwright/screenwriter Beau Willimon (The Ides of March).
In 1990, the book was adapted by the BBC as a mini-series written by Andrew Davies (Bridget Jones's Diary) and starring Ian Richardson (From Hell). It went on to win a BAFTA award for Richardson and an Emmy for Davies.
Source: Deadline
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"House of Cards" is based on a book by Michael Dobbs. It is set at the end of Margaret Thatcher's tenure as prime minister and follows a British politician with his eye on the top job. Fincher's version will be set in the US and is written by playwright/screenwriter Beau Willimon (The Ides of March).
In 1990, the book was adapted by the BBC as a mini-series written by Andrew Davies (Bridget Jones's Diary) and starring Ian Richardson (From Hell). It went on to win a BAFTA award for Richardson and an Emmy for Davies.
Source: Deadline
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"Mad Max" Sequels to Begin Filming in January
Posted: March 4th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
We haven't heard anything about the upcoming "Mad Max" sequels ("Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Mad Max: Furiosa"), which will be shot back-to-back, for a while. But now comes word that production is ready to go.
"We've built the vehicles," said director George Miller. "We've designed the movie. The principal cast is locked in. The film is funded. It's all ready to go. We just wait. We really had nowhere to shoot."
The plan is to begin filming in January of 2012 due to the unpredictable rains that have temporarily ruined the desert of the Australian outback. Once everything clears up, cameras will begin rolling. Tom Hardy (Inception) stars as the title character.
Source: Daily Telegraph
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"We've built the vehicles," said director George Miller. "We've designed the movie. The principal cast is locked in. The film is funded. It's all ready to go. We just wait. We really had nowhere to shoot."
The plan is to begin filming in January of 2012 due to the unpredictable rains that have temporarily ruined the desert of the Australian outback. Once everything clears up, cameras will begin rolling. Tom Hardy (Inception) stars as the title character.
Source: Daily Telegraph
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"Resident Evil 5" Gets a Release Date
Posted: March 4th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Screen Gems has announced that the fifth "Resident Evil" installment will once again star Milla Jovovich and will hit theaters on September 14th, 2012.
The fourth film, "Resident Evil: Afterlife," was released in September of last year and grossed $60 million domestically on a $60 million budget. Internationally, however, the movie took in another $236 million.
No word whether Paul WS Anderson will direct "Resident Evil 5" or just produce it. Stay tuned.
Source: Screen Gems
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The fourth film, "Resident Evil: Afterlife," was released in September of last year and grossed $60 million domestically on a $60 million budget. Internationally, however, the movie took in another $236 million.
No word whether Paul WS Anderson will direct "Resident Evil 5" or just produce it. Stay tuned.
Source: Screen Gems
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Another "Bridget Jones" Book and Movie in the Works
Posted: March 4th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
"Bridget Jones" creator Helen Fielding has confirmed that she is writing the third installment in the best-selling book series. In fact, she recently read three pages from it at Damian Barr's Literary Salon.
Fielding added that a new film has already been discussed. "I will be working on both the book and the film but I don't know if they are the same thing yet," she said. "It's not been decided."
One of the themes of the third book will be Bridget having a mid-thirties baby crisis. And if the film is ever made, Fielding would like to see Hugh Grant and Colin Firth return as Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy. "I think the idea of Mark and Daniel and Bridget in advanced stages of deterioration could be quite fun," she said. "We're making a comedy, after all."
Source: Standard
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Fielding added that a new film has already been discussed. "I will be working on both the book and the film but I don't know if they are the same thing yet," she said. "It's not been decided."
One of the themes of the third book will be Bridget having a mid-thirties baby crisis. And if the film is ever made, Fielding would like to see Hugh Grant and Colin Firth return as Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy. "I think the idea of Mark and Daniel and Bridget in advanced stages of deterioration could be quite fun," she said. "We're making a comedy, after all."
Source: Standard
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Elizabeth Hurley is the Villain in "Wonder Woman" TV Series
Posted: March 3rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
It was recently reported that Adrianna Palicki ("Friday Night Lights") has been cast as the lead in NBC's new "Wonder Woman" TV series. And now comes word that the villain has been cast as well.
"Thrilled to be doing the NBC pilot 'Wonder Woman,'" Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers) wrote on her Twitter page. "I'll be playing the evil villain. Can't wait."
Deadline looked into this and has learned that Hurley will play Veronica Gale, the beautiful, highly-educated head of one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the country who is afflicted with the serious deep-seated Wonder Woman envy.
Meanwhile, Tracie Thoms ("Cold Case") will play the role of Etta, Wonder Woman's always cheerful personal assistant.
Source: Twitter, Deadline
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"Thrilled to be doing the NBC pilot 'Wonder Woman,'" Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers) wrote on her Twitter page. "I'll be playing the evil villain. Can't wait."
Deadline looked into this and has learned that Hurley will play Veronica Gale, the beautiful, highly-educated head of one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the country who is afflicted with the serious deep-seated Wonder Woman envy.
Meanwhile, Tracie Thoms ("Cold Case") will play the role of Etta, Wonder Woman's always cheerful personal assistant.
Source: Twitter, Deadline
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