Robert Zemeckis Takes FLIGHT With Denzel Washington
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: April 20th, 2011
After a decade devoted to motion capture, Robert Zemeckis is looking to return to live action for his next film. Disney’s cancellation of the mo-cap Beatles ode Yellow Submarine surely was a wake up call. Zemeckis needs time, though, to ease back into the land of the living. The director flirted with Superman and a Wizard of Oz remake, and the time travel tale Timeless remains a possibility. And Zemeckis could always revive the Who Framed Roger Rabbit sequel that exists in a constant state of development.
Paramount has added another option, Flight, and it sounds damn promising. The script by John Gatins (Coach Carter) centers on an alcoholic/drug addict pilot. And Denzel Washington is “loosely attached” to star. Details after the break.
Kate Beckinsale Offered Lori in TOTAL RECALL; Eva Mendes and Rosario Dawson Up for Melina
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: April 20th, 2011
Sony Pictures has offered Kate Beckinsale the role of Lori opposite Colin Farrell in their Total Recall remake. Diane Kruger, Kate Bosworth, and Jessica Biel have each read for the part of Lori. This is the first time Beckinsale has been linked to the film, though her involvement is no surprise: Beckinsale is slightly married to the director, Len Wiseman. They previously collaborated on the Underworld movies.
If Beckinsale accepts, Biel has a backup; early reports suggested the actress is after the role of Melina. Yet that may prove yet another dead end for Ms. Biel. Deadline hears Eva Mendes and Rosario Dawson are “the serious contenders” for the role. Bryan Cranston is confirmed to play villain Vilos Cohaagen in the remake. Read more on the story after the jump.
Kate Beckinsale Offered Role in Husband's "Total Recall" Remake
Posted: April 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Deadline has learned that Kate Beckinsale has been offered one of the two female lead role in the upcoming "Total Recall" remake, which stars Colin Farrell and is directed by Beckinsale's husband Len Wiseman (Underworld).
If she accepts, the actress will play Lori, who was portrayed by Sharon Stone in the original 1990 Paul Verhoeven-directed film. Stone played the happy wife of Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) who eventually turns against him.
The other female role is of Melina, played by Rachel Ticotin in the original. Eva Mendes and Rosario Dawson have emerged as front-runners. Earlier this month, Jessica Biel was offered one of the leads, but apparently it didn't work out.
"Total Recall" will begin shooting next month for a August 3rd, 2012 release.
Source: Deadline
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"The Crow" Reboot May Not Happen Due to Lawsuit
Posted: April 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
We recently reported that Relativity Media is working on "The Crow" reboot and is in talks with Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) to star and Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct. The plan was to begin filming in the fall, but now it looks like that may not happen.
The Weinstein Company has filed a lawsuit again Relativity, claiming there's "a written contract signed by everybody" which gives the Weinsteins exclusive worldwide distribution rights to "The Crow" reboot.
The original was distributed by the Weinsteins at Miramax back in 1994 and grossed $50.6 million domestically. "[Relativity head Ryan] Kavanaugh was not going to honor that contract," said Weinsteins' lawyer Bert Fields. "Apparently, he's going to sell these rights to others. He made a bunch of threats. Some people may submit to that kind of arrogant conduct, but we're not going to do it. If anybody tries to buy these distribution rights in 'The Crow,' they are buying nothing but a lawsuit and they will get sued."
Relativity quickly replied, stating that the lawsuit is nothing more than a threat and it will not interfere with the development of the project.
Source: Deadline
Read more: http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=21400&count=0 Robert Zemeckis May Return to Live-Action with "Flight"Posted: April 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
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Paramount Pictures is in discussions with Robert Zemeckis to direct "Flight," a live-action film written by John Gatins (Real Steel, Coach Carter).
During the last decade, Zemeckis has focused on animated films like "A Christmas Carol," "Beowulf" and "The Polar Express," but he is better known for live-action movies like "Cast Away," "Forrest Gump," and "Back to the Future."
"Flight" is fictional tale that revolves around a commercial airline pilot named Whip Whitaker. When his plane malfunctions and a crash seems imminent, he saves the day with some heroic flying and manages to land the plane with minimal casualties. He's instantly hailed as a hero, but as an investigation into the cause of the crash unfolds, it becomes clear that he was flying under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
The film is the pilot's journey as he is encouraged to wear a hero label he thinks he doesn't deserve, while the pilot's union and airline try to keep the facts under cover because of the high stakes involved.
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Ryan Reynolds' Restricted "The Change-Up" Trailer
Posted: April 20th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Thanks to Moviefone, we now have a restricted trailer for "The Change-Up," starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman. It is directed by David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers) and is set to hit theaters on August 5th. Check out the trailer below.
Plot: Growing up together, Mitch (Reynolds) and Dave (Bateman) were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed they've slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked. To Mitch, Dave has it all: beautiful wife Jamie (Leslie Mann), kids who adore him and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. To Dave, living Mitch's stress free life without obligation or consequence would be a dream come true.
Following a drunken night out together, Mitch and Dave's worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each other's bodies and proceed to freak out.
Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon discover that each other's lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed. Further complicating matters are Dave's sexy legal associate, Sabrina (Olivia Wilde), and Mitch's estranged father (Alan Arkin). With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other's lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back.
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"Takers" Helmer in Talks to Direct "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Sequel
Posted: April 19th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Bloody-Disgusting has learned that John Luessenhop is in talks with Lionsgate to direct "Leatherface 3D," a sequel to the 2003 "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake.
Debra Sullivan (Conspiracy) and Adam Marcus (Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday) have recently turned in their rewrites of Stephen Susco's (Red, The Grudge) script. The story will pick up immediately where Tobe Hooper's original left off before flashing forward 35 years.
Luessenhop doesn't have the biggest resume. His only films have been "Takers," starring Matt Dillon and Hayden Christensen, and "Lockdown," starring Master P.
Source: Bloody-Disgusting
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