***Ed Zwick to Direct Spy Thriller AMERICAN ASSASSIN ***"Asteroids" Movie Gets Director and Plot ***Mark Wahlberg Confirms "The Fighter" Sequel ***Shia LaBeouf Says "Indiana Jones 5" Will Happen Soon ***"Daredevil" Reboot Based on Frank Miller's "Born Again," Plus Casting Rumor ***"The Wolfman" Reboot to Begin Filming This Fall ***"Poltergeist" Remake is Moving Forward

Ed Zwick to Direct Spy Thriller AMERICAN ASSASSIN

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: June 8th, 2011

Director Ed Zwick recently tried his hand at romantic dramedies with Love and Other Drugs.  That didn’t work out so well.  Now he’s moving on to spy thrillers with an adaptation of Vince Flynn’s novel American Assassin.  The book is the 11th in the series about CIA Agent Mitch Rapp, but it’s a prequel that tells “how, as a college scholar and athlete, tragedy forged Rapp’s path to become a ruthless hunter of terrorists for the CIA.”  You may recall that last January, CBS Films planned to adapt the first book in the series, Consent to Kill, with Antoine Fuqua attached to direct and Gerard Butler, Colin Farrell, and Matthew Fox all being considered to play Rapp.  Deadline reports that CBS Films now considers American Assassin a better starting point for the franchise and it allows them to choose from a younger crop of actors.  I haven’t read any of the Rapp books but judging by Zwick’s track record, I’m sure the character will save lots of minorities.

Hit the jump for a synopsis of American Assassin. http://collider.com/ed-zwick-american-assassin/95304/

"Asteroids" Movie Gets Director and Plot

Posted: June 9th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


About two years ago, Universal Pictures announced that it is developing a big screen version of Atari's hit arcade game "Asteroids." Now comes word that the studio is planning to turn the game into a big-budget space epic by bringing on producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers) and hiring director Roland Emmerich (2012, The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day).

Matt Lopez (The Race to Witch Mountain) is writing the script that's said to take place after the destruction of Earth, which means that aliens won. The remnants of human civilization are now living on different colonies within an asteroid belt alongside aliens.

The survivors were led to believe that this alien civilization was benevolent, rescuing them from doom, but ultimately discover that the aliens have engineered Earth's destruction, and soon will do the same for the rest of humankind.

Source: NY Mag



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Mark Wahlberg Confirms "The Fighter" Sequel

Posted: June 9th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Back in March, Mark Wahlberg revealed that he's planning to develop a sequel to "The Fighter" and already discussed the project with Christian Bale and director David O. Russell. Both are interested in returning.

Now, during the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards (set to air June 10th), the actor confirmed that "The Fighter 2" is moving forward. "We left out the Aturo Gatti fights for a reason," he said. "Because that's for 'Fighter 2.' We're not going to do 'Fighter' 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, but we're gonna do 2. We're gonna do the Ward/Gatti trilogy."

Wahlberg's comments are a bit confusing, but it seems that he's planning only one more "The Fighter" installment, which will focus on Mickey Ward's three fights with his most fierce opponent, Arturo Gatti.

Source: Spike



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Shia LaBeouf Says "Indiana Jones 5" Will Happen Soon Posted: June 8th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

The last time we heard about "Indiana Jones 5" was a year ago when Shia LaBeouf said that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have cracked the story, adding that he already got a sneak peek at the script. MTV caught up with the actor at the MTV Movie Awards and asked for an update. "I talked to [Harrison Ford]," he explained. "He said he's staying in the gym, he said he's heard no word, but he does know that [George Lucas] is out there looking for a MacGuffin. He said he's staying in the gym, so it means [the movie is] not so far off." This is the opposite of what LaBeouf previously said, which likely means that Lucas and Spielberg didn't like the story they came up with. The good news is that everyone is still eager to make a fifth film and since the plan has been to begin filming in 2012, there is still a bit of time to come up with something great. It has been rumored that the story will focus on the Bermuda Triangle, an area over the North Atlantic ocean where several aircraft are said to have disappeared. Source: MTV

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"Daredevil" Reboot Based on Frank Miller's "Born Again," Plus Casting Rumor

Posted: June 8th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


20th Century Fox is hard at work on the "Daredevil" reboot that has David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) on board to direct.

THR has now learned that Brad Caleb Kane ("Fringe") has been brought on to write the script, which will be based on Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's "Born Again" comic stories from "Daredevil." Kane apparently got the job because he's a huge "Daredevil" fan.

Regarding casting, there is a rumor going around that Xavier Samuel may play the lead in "Daredevil." The rumor was started after Slade announced that there is some big news coming and then posted a photo of Samuel, who he directed in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."

Source: THR



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"The Wolfman" Reboot to Begin Filming This Fall

Posted: June 8th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Back in March, we reported that Universal Pictures was working on a direct-to-DVD sequel to Joe Johnston's "The Wolfman," which grossed only $140 million globally on a $150 million budget. And has a lousy 33% fresh rating on RottenTomatoes.

At the time, the studio was in talks with Michael Tabb (Ring Around the Rosie) to write the script. Moviehole has now learned that the script is being re-written to be an original film that will share a link to the original 1941 film.

The new movie is currently being called "Werewolf" and is set to begin filming this fall. Universal is speaking to directors and will begin casting shortly.

Source: Moviehole



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"Poltergeist" Remake is Moving Forward

Posted: June 8th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


We recently reported that MGM has been planning to reboot Steven Spielberg's 1982 horror film "Poltergeist." NY Mag has now learned that the studio has approached the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright/screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire (Oz: The Great and Powerful, Rabbit Hole) to write a new version of the paranormal classic.

Lindsay-Abaire confirmed the offer to the magazine, but said that he has yet to decided if he wants to take the job. Back in 2008, the studio brought on "Boogeyman" writing team of Stiles White and Juliet Showden for the remake. And the fact that MGM has now approached Lindsay-Abaire, shows that the plan is to come up with a more clever and highbrow version.

The original story revolves around a young family who are visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorize the family before they "kidnap" the youngest daughter.

Source: NY Mag



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**Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT New Images and the Official Synopsis **New "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" Trailer is Here! **20th Century Fox Wants a Comedy Director for "Deadpool" **Mark Ruffalo Says Marvel Isn't Planning Another "Hulk" Movie **Henry Cavill Lifting Weights and Fight Training for "Superman" Reboot **David Slade on "Daredevil" and "Wolverine 2"

Production Officially Begins on Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT; Plus Two New Images and the Official Synopsis
by Dave Trumbore Posted: March 20th, 2011


Though the two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit has been fraught with delays and difficulties, Warner Bros. has announced that production has finally started. There were concerns that The Hobbit would leave New Zealand due to a labor strike, but the 3D movies will indeed be shot consecutively against the familiar backdrops from The Lord of the Rings. As a prequel to the award-winning trilogy, The Hobbit takes place in Middle-earth 60 years prior to Frodo receiving The Ring. Instead, the two-part adaptation will follow Frodo’s Uncle Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he is swept up in a quest of his own.


Hit the jump for the full press release, synopsis and two production images.
http://collider.com/the-hobbit-movie-images-synopsis/81524/




 

"The Hobbit" Started Filming, See First Official Set Photos
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
New Line Cinema and MGM have announced that Peter Jackson has started filming "The Hobbit" prequels in Wellington, New Zealand. In addition, Jackson has provided two shots of himself on the set of the new movies. Check them out below.


The two "Hobbit" films, with screenplays by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson, will be shot consecutively in digital 3D using the latest camera and stereo technology.


"The Hobbit" follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.


Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum.


Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.


Cast includes:


* Martin Freeman - Bilbo Baggins
* Ian McKellen - Gandalf the Grey
* Richard Armitage - Thorin Oakenshield
* Ken Stott - Balin
* Graham McTavish - Dwalin
* William Kircher - Bifur
* James Nesbitt - Bofur
* Stephen Hunter - Bombur
* Rob Kazinsky - Fili
* Aidan Turner - Kili
* Peter Hambleton - Gloin
* John Callen - Oin
* Jed Brophy - Nori
* Mark Hadlow - Dori
* Adam Brown - Ori
* Cate Blanchett - Galadriel
* Andy Serkis - Gollum
* Elijah Wood - Frodo
* Jeffrey Thomas - Thror
* Mike Mizrahi - Thrain




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Sun, 20 March 2011

Peter Jackson: 'The Hobbit' Starts Production - First Look!

Peter Jackson poses on the set of his upcoming film The Hobbit, which starts production on Monday (March 21) in New Zealand.
The Hobbit, the prequel to The Lord of the Rings series, follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo with Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Andy Serkis reprising their roles from The Lord of the Rings.
WHAT DO YOU THINK of these first look photos of The Hobbit?

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/03/20/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-starts-production-first-look/


 

New "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" Trailer is Here!
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Disney has just unveiled a brand new trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," which contains lots of new footage and a glimpse at Keith Richards, who is reprising his role as Jack Sparrow's father. Check out the trailer below.


Plot: Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), and he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.


Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), the fourth installment is scheduled to hit 2D and 3D theaters on May 20th.




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20th Century Fox Wants a Comedy Director for "Deadpool"
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


"Zombieland" writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have apparently finished a draft of the "Deadpool" script. Just recently 20th Century Fox was getting serious about finding a director and getting the project in front of the cameras.


Ryan Reynolds, who played the character in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," was set to return with Robert Rodriguez in talks to direct. Eventually everything fell apart and Reynolds went on to other projects.


Now comes word from David Slade (30 Days of Night) that he was considering helming the film, but eventually decided to sign on for the studio's "Daredevil" reboot. He now revealed on his Twitter account that Fox is searching for comedy directors to tackle "Deadpool."


"Love DEADPOOL. [I] was never engaged in the (quite fantastic) script," he wrote. "Last I heard studio was looking at comedy directors. None of my business."


Source: Twitter




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Mark Ruffalo Says Marvel Isn't Planning Another "Hulk" Movie
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


In an interview with TotalFilm, Mark Ruffalo revealed that while there are plans for more "The Avengers" installments, there have not been any talks of another "The Incredible Hulk" film.


"There will probably be a couple more 'Avengers' movies, which would be fun to do," he said. "I don't know if they will ever do another 'Hulk.' How old is The Hulk meant to be? Six years from now I will be in my 50s."


About a year ago, "The Incredible Hulk" director Louis Leterrier said that if the Hulk appears in "The Avengers," that would ruin the future of the "Hulk" franchise. "In the world where Avengers exist, the 'Hulk' sequel wouldn't make sense," he said. "Because if Hulk wreaks havoc, the Avengers would come and stop Hulk."


Source: TotalFilm




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Henry Cavill Lifting Weights and Fight Training for "Superman" Reboot
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


In an interview with ScreenRant, director Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300) revealed that Henry Cavill is putting on muscle and learning to fight for the upcoming "Superman" reboot.


"Henry is gonna be hitting the iron pretty hard," he said. Producer Deborah Snyder added: "They've put him on a plan. He has started in England and as of April 1st we have him full time with us for all that training."


Cavill is getting in shape with the help of Mark Twight, who trained all the actors in "300." Meanwhile, Damon Caro ("300" fight choreographer) will be teaching the actor how to fight.


All this confirms Snyder's earlier comments, in which he stated that Superman will be very physical.


Click here to read more about "Superman."


Source: ScreenRant




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David Slade on "Daredevil" and "Wolverine 2"
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Director David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) has been doing a bit of catching up on his Twitter account, giving quick updates on the "Daredevil" reboot and "Wolverine 2."


"We have a great outline for a very strong character driven take on Mr. Matt Murdock," Slade wrote about "Daredevil." "It will bare no relation to the previous 'Daredevil' movie in any way. We are at early planning stages and have not yet discussed any cast."


He will be keeping himself busy with "Daredevil" and "The Last Voyage of Demeter," so it's unlikely that he'll be signing on for any other projects. But just to clear things up, Slade wrote that he will not be directing "Wolverine 2," despite being considered before Darren Aronofsky became attached.


"WOLVERINE, there have been no discussions about this project to date," said Slade. "Interesting to see what will happen with that as the again excellent script by Chris McQuarrie was set largely in Japan."


Source: Twitter




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**Robert Pattinson Denies "Daredevil 2" Rumors **Jude Law Might Join Knightley, Johnson In Anna Karenina **Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Juno Temple: 'Dark Knight' Roles Revealed! **Joseph Gordon-Levitt May Be Confirmed As The Holiday Killer In The Dark Knight Rises

Robert Pattinson Denies "Daredevil 2" Rumors
Posted: March 19th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) will be directing 20th Century Fox's upcoming "Daredevil" follow-up, which is said to pick up after the events in the 2003 film, but will not star Ben Affleck.


Rumors began circulating that Slade has had talks with his "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" star Robert Pattinson to play the lead in "Daredevil 2."


Now, in an interview with MTV News, Pattinson commented on the rumor. "No, I don't know where that came from at all," said the actor, who didn't even know that there was another "Daredevil" movie in the works.


The other two actors currently rumored for the role are Garrett Hedlund (Tron Legacy) and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover).


Source: MTV




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Jude Law Might Join Knightley, Johnson In Anna Karenina
published: 2011-03-19 08:22:20 Author: Mack Rawden
A few days back, rumors started hitting the internet that Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson was mulling an offer to star opposite Keira Knightley in a new adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. He's still yet to officially board, but now it seems the studio has also honed in on its other potential male lead.


According to Variety, the actor in question is Jude Law, though it's still a little unclear which role he might potentially be attached to in the eight-part novel. There's Anna husband, twenty years her senior, which might work considering Law is thirteen years older than Knightley. There's also the soldier she falls in love with and her brother Stiva, who philanders around as well. There's a good amount of cheating that will go on regardless.


Anna Karenina is being directed by Joe Wright who has proven himself more than capable with period pieces such as Atonement in the past. Because of that success, he's attracting an A-list cast to fill out the roles. The novel, an absolute masterpiece, deserves nothing short of a brilliant film, and if both Law and Johnson come on board, audiences should get just that. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jude-Law-Might-Join-Knightley-Johnson-In-Anna-Karenina-23760.html

 

Sun, 20 March 2011
Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Juno Temple: 'Dark Knight' Roles Revealed!


Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Juno Temple have officially been cast in The Dark Knight Rises, Variety reports.


Joesph, 29, who was rumored to have joined the cast last month, will be playing Alberto Falcone, the son of Mafia chieftain Carmine Falcone (The Holiday Killer), the character Tom Wilkinson played in Batman Begins.


Juno, 21, is set to play a street-smart Gotham girl.


The Christopher Nolan-directed film will also feature roles from Marion Cotillard, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Hardy. We can’t wait!
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/03/20/joseph-gordon-levitt-juno-temple-dark-knight-roles-revealed/




Joseph Gordon-Levitt May Be Confirmed As The Holiday Killer In The Dark Knight Rises
published: 2011-03-20 12:36:55 Author: Katey Rich

Just a day after breaking the news that Joseph Gordon-Levitt had closed his deal to star in The Dark Knight Rises, Variety is reporting a somewhat less confirmed story about which character he'll play. According to their sources, and without any confirmation from either Warner Bros. or anyone inside the Christopher Nolan production team, Gordon-Levitt will be playing Alberto Falcone, a.k.a. The Holiday Killer, scion of a Gotham Mafia family.


If the name sounds familiar, you may remember an identical rumor cropping up in early February, in a post at Comic Book Movie that has since been removed. The fact that the original story has vanished, plus more confirmation in Variety, makes this a rumor with a very, very strong likelihood of being true. Here's what I wrote at the time about The Holiday KIller and how he'd fit into the story:




He's the son of the mob boss we saw played by Tom Wilkinson in Batman Begins, and would return to Gotham to take over the underworld that the Joker left in shambles and, presumably, cause a whole lot of trouble.


With The Dark Knight Rises set for release July 20, 2012 and filming starting soon, we will likely get confirmation about all of this soon-- Nolan can only keep everything under his hat for so long. Let us know what you thnk about Gordon-Levitt as the Holiday Killer in the comments. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Joseph-Gordon-Levitt-May-Be-Confirmed-As-The-Holiday-Killer-In-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-23763.html

**Judd Apatow's "Do Gooders" Makes Fun of Celebrity Charities **Jodie Foster Already Planning To Direct Again, This Time A Sci-Fi Project **Rumor: Robert Pattinson Could Play Daredevil For David Slade, Maybe **Jim Sturgess, Lesley Manville Up For British Noir Ashes **Betty Thomas To Follow Up The Chipmunks Squeakquel With Desperados

Judd Apatow's "Do Gooders" Makes Fun of Celebrity Charities
Posted: March 19th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Universal Pictures is in negotiation to pick up a pitch for "Do Gooders" comedy from Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, who will write the script. Judd Apatow will produce, but not direct.


The plot details are being kept a secret. Although the comedic script is known to center on Hollywood actors who board charities with hopes to help those in need.


Gregory and Huyck are comedy writers, who have worked on such shows as "King of the Hill" and "The Tracy Morgan Show," among others. The duo recently wrote and directed "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy," a comedy whose ensemble cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Lindsay Sloane and Lake Bell.


Source: THR




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Judd Apatow Bringing His Producing Power To Comedy Pitch Do Gooders

published: 2011-03-18 18:09:57 Author: Katey Rich
Judd Apatow is in the process of casting his next directorial effort-- if you need a reminder, Megan Fox and Albert Brooks are the latest to join what's being described as a Knocked Up spinoff-- but he's still keeping busy as a producer as well. THR reports that he'll be shepherding the film Do Gooders, based on a pitch from writers Alex Gregor and Peter Huyck, who will also be writing the script.


Apatow definitely won't be directing the movie, which as THR puts is, "is known to center on actors with caring hearts keen to help those in need." My guess is it will be a somewhat satiric take on the subject, maybe targeting actors who do philanthropic stuff for the positive media attention, or who get involved in causes they don't know anything about. I mean, if they actually are targeting people who genuinely do charity work, that seems kinda mean and pointless. Gregory and Huyck have done work on TV for King of the Hill, but maybe the best test of their screenwriting skill will be in A Good Old-Fashioned Orgy, the long-delayed comedy that's premiering next month at the Tribeca Film Festival.


Apatow's track record as a producer is far spottier than as a director-- in the last few year's he's been behind stuff as good as Pineapple Express
and Forgetting Sarah Marshall and as bad as Drillbit Taylor and Year One. We never run out of a need for good comedies, though, so cross your fingers this will be one of the ones that works out for the better. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Judd-Apatow-Bringing-His-Producing-Power-To-Comedy-Pitch-Do-Gooders-23756.html

 

Jodie Foster Already Planning To Direct Again, This Time A Sci-Fi Project
published: 2011-03-18 15:42:11 Author: Katey Rich
Jodie Foster's no stranger to sci-fi as an actress, having memorably starred as an astronaut in Contact and taking another extraterrestrial role in Neill Blomkamp's upcoming Elysium. But as a director her work has been a lot more earthly-- Little Man Tate, Home For The Holidays and her new film The Beaver are much more human-scaled projects, a modesty that makes sense for a skilled actress who only directs occasionally. But fresh off the success of The Beaver at SXSW, Foster has set her sights on yet another directorial effort, and as she puts it, "it's much more a genre movie" than a family drama.


Talking to The LA Times Foster said the project is still in very early stages, with an unnamed screenwriter writing the script and Foster planning to do some rewrites. But here's how she described her interest in a sci-fi project to begin with:




“I’d like to do that ’cause that’s a world I live in as an actor but I’ve never really gone to as a director. I’d still have to have all the other stuff in a film. It can’t just be, ‘There’s a bad guy, there’s a monster.’ It has to have all the other stuff too.”


It's hard to figure out exactly what she means by that, but given that Foster is incredibly thoughtful as both an actress and a director, it's safe to assume she's making she doesn't turn in just another blow-'em-up alien movie-- not that we'd ever expect her to do so anyway. Given that it's been 16 years since Foster last directed a film, it's an amazing treat to have her returning behind the camera again so soon.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jodie-Foster-Already-Planning-To-Direct-Again-This-Time-A-Sci-Fi-Project-23753.html



 



Rumor: Robert Pattinson Could Play Daredevil For David Slade, Maybe
published: 2011-03-18 14:02:48 Author: Katey Rich
Now that David Slade is confirmed to direct a new Daredevil reboot for Fox, the latest round of superhero casting speculation can revolve around the blind hero who fights, like they all do, for justice. And because Slade's last film was The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, that speculation was obviously going to include Robert Pattinson sooner or later. Today Moviehole is the first out of the gate, talking to a friend who was also up for the directing job, and who reports "some kind of talk" about Pattinson taking the lead role.
Granted this is pretty much the vaguest kind of rumor you can get-- there's no word on who's talking about it, how serious that talk is, or even how much anyone wants to see Pattinson take the part. Then there's the fact that Pattinson may not even be interested; unlike fellow Twilight kid Taylor Lautner, who seemingly signs on to every big-budget project that looks at his abs, Pattinson seems more interested in smaller stuff like Remember Me or the upcoming Water for Elephants. I'm skeptical that he'd want to get involved at all, though who knows-- when the Twilight paychecks finally stop coming, he'll have to find some other projects that make actual money.
.............. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Rumor-Robert-Pattinson-Could-Play-Daredevil-For-David-Slade-Maybe-23748.html

 

Jim Sturgess, Lesley Manville Up For British Noir Ashes
published: 2011-03-18 09:21:58 Author: Katey Rich
The biopic sex & drugs & rock & roll didn't get much traction when it was released in the United States; though it featured a tremendous performance by Andy Serkis, an actor known better playing motion-capture creatures for Peter Jackson, it was telling the life story of punk musician Ian Dury, a guy not nearly as well known in the U.S. as he is in Britain. Happily for director Mat Whitecross, though, the film was seen by at least enough people to get his next effort off the ground. According to Variety he's set to direct Ashes, which will star a whole host of great British talent, including Ray Winstone, Jim Sturgess and Lesley Manville.


It's described only as a "contemporary noir thriller" and there's no specific details on who will play which roles, but I don't really need to know more. Both Manville and Sturgess had great, underappreciated performances last year, Manville in Mike Leigh's Another Year and Sturgess in The Way Back. And Winstone, who had a role in sex & drugs & rock & roll as Ian Dury's father, is pretty much a requirement any time you're assembling a large British cast. Also on board are Jodie Whittaker, seen in SXSW hit Attack the Block, and Luke Evans; weirdly enough, one of the major contributors to the film's $8 million budget is the band Coldplay. Production starts at the beginning of next week on the Isle of Man.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jim-Sturgess-Lesley-Manville-Up-For-British-Noir-Ashes-23744.html



 

Betty Thomas To Follow Up The Chipmunks Squeakquel With Desperados
published: 2011-03-18 06:18:38 Author: Will LeBlanc
THR has it that there’s been a director shake-up on Desperados, the Isla Fisher vehicle coming out of Universal. Betty Thomas, the director most recently behind Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, has stepped in to helm the film after fledgling director Wayne McClammy left due to creative differences. Maybe it’s just me and my weak morals, but if the only directing credits you have are shorts that appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and several episodes of the not-funny Sarah Silverman Program, maybe you--well, McClammy--should swallow your creative differences and just get a feature film under your belt. Just an opinion.
Desperados was penned by young writer Ellen Rapoport, whose most significant contribution to Hollywood has been her 21 writing credits on the Jamie Kennedy Experiment. The film has been described as the female version of The Hangover, but it may be beaten to the punch by the upcoming Bridesmaids starring Kristen Wiig, which wouldn’t look more like it was trying to be The Hangover if Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zack Galifianakis showed up.
........... http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Betty-Thomas-To-Follow-Up-The-Chipmunks-Squeakquel-With-Desperados-23741.html

**Aaron Johnson Offered Lead in Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES; Johnson and Jude Law in Talks for Joe Wright’s ANNA KARENINA **Garrett Hedlund and Bradley Cooper Rumored for "Daredevil 2" **Director Wants Chris Pine, Shia LaBeouf and Alex Pettyfer for "Preacher" **Robert Pattinson in Talks for "Daredevil" Reboot? **Mickey Rourke Almost Replaced Liam Neeson in "Taken 2"

Aaron Johnson Offered Lead in Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES; Johnson and Jude Law in Talks for Joe Wright’s ANNA KARENINA
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 17th, 2011
Quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young actors at the moment, Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass) has been offered the lead role in two high-profile projects. First up, Deadline reports that Johnson is mulling over one of the two lead roles in director Oliver Stone’s adaptation of the Don Winslow novel Savages. The flick tells the story of two pot-growers whose shared girlfriend gets kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel. Jennifer Lawrence was in talks to take on the role of the girlfriend, but her attachment to The Hunger Games throws her involvement into jeopardy given that both flicks will be shooting this summer.


Variety reports that Johnson and Jude Law are in talks to star in director Joe Wright’s (Atonement) adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic tragic love story Anna Karenina. Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love) wrote the screenplay and Keira Knightley is set to star. Anna Karenina will shoot this fall, so Johnson could feasibly do both films. Hit the jump for a synopsis of both novels.
http://collider.com/aaron-johnson-savages-jude-law-anna-karenina/81161/

 





Garrett Hedlund and Bradley Cooper Rumored for "Daredevil 2"
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Now that David Slade (Twilight Saga: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night) is in negotiations with 20th Century Fox to direct the upcoming "Daredevil" reboot, rumors are starting to circulate regarding who will play the lead role.


We just heard that Slade has already had conversations with his "Eclipse" star Robert Pattinson, but now comes word that there are two other actors vying for the role.


The first is Garrett Hedlund (Tron Legacy), who recently turned down the chance to play Captain America. The other is Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), who is rumored to be the studio's favorite at the moment. Stay tuned.


Source: CBM, ShowbizSpy




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Director Wants Chris Pine, Shia LaBeouf and Alex Pettyfer for "Preacher"
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


While promoting his "I Am Number Four" overseas, director DJ Caruso confirmed that he's working on the big screen adaptation of the "Preacher" comic book, revealing his dream cast.


Caruso wants Chris Pine (Star Trek) to play Jesse Custer, Shia LaBeouf (Transformers) to play Arseface and Alex Pettyfer (Beastly) to play the Saint of Killers. Caruso previously worked with LaBeouf on "Disturbia" and "Eagle Eye," and with Pettyfer on "I Am Number Four."


"Preacher" revolves around a Texas preacher with immense powers, who teams up with a former girlfriend and a hard-drinking Irish vampire and sets out on a journey across America to find God -- who apparently had abandoned his duties in heaven -- and hold him accountable for his negligence.


Source: CBM




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Robert Pattinson in Talks for "Daredevil" Reboot?
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


We just learned that 20th Century Fox is in negotiations with David Slade (30 Days of Night) to direct the studios upcoming "Daredevil" reboot, which will not be ignoring the events in Ben Affleck's 2003 film.


The new movie will not be Slade's next helming gig; he's currently setting up "The Last Voyage of Demeter." So while there's still time to put the project together, Moviehole is reporting that Slade has already had conversation with his "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" star Robert Pattinson to play the lead role.


As far as the story, the site says: "It's a bit 'Batman Begins.' The bad guy will learn who Daredevil really is and tries to destroy him – but not via the usual methods."


Source: Moviehole




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Mickey Rourke Almost Replaced Liam Neeson in "Taken 2"
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Deadline has learned that producer Luc Besson was considering replacing Liam Neeson in the "Taken" sequel due to the actor's request to take some time off from acting. But who could replace Neeson? Apparently Besson's list included such names as Mickey Rourke, Ralph Fiennes, Ray Winstone, Sean Bean and Jason Isaacs.


The good news is that Besson and Neeson recently got together and worked out a plan that satisfies both of them. Neeson will get to take a break and production will begin at the end of 2011 or the beginning of 2012.


"Taken 2" is written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen (Transporter, The Karate Kid), and will be directed by "Transporter 3" helmer Olivier Megaton.


Source: Deadline




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**Breck Eisner in Talks to Direct THE LAST WITCH HUNTER **Eva Green Suggests Her DARK SHADOWS Character **Robert Pattinson in Talks for "Daredevil" Reboot? **Jennifer Lawrence Is Katniss Everdeen In The Hunger Games **Diane Lane Talks Superman

Breck Eisner in Talks to Direct THE LAST WITCH HUNTER; Timur Bekmambetov Will Produce
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: March 16th, 2011
Breck Eisner (The Crazies) is in early talks to direct The Last Witch Hunter for Summit Entertainment. (Not to be confused with Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.) The Last Witch Hunter centers on one of the last remaining witch hunters charged with the population control of witches and warlocks. The magical breed is about to proliferate in “a major way” unless our protagonist can stop them.


According to Deadline, Cory Goodman (Priest) wrote the screenplay; Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) will produce. Eisner was mentioned in connection with the Ouija movie before McG landed the gig, and dropped out of the remake of The Brood late last year. However, Eisner is still attached to remakes of Flash Gordon and Escape from New York, so The Last Witch Hunter has some competition on the way to becoming the director’s next film.
http://collider.com/breck-eisner-the-last-witch-hunter/80982/

 



Eva Green Suggests Her DARK SHADOWS Character Will Diverge from the Source Material
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: March 16th, 2011
Eva Green recently signed on to star opposite Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s adaptation of Dark Shadows. Green will play Angelique who, a “powerful witch who was alternately tormented and bewitched by her love-hate relationship with Barnabas Collins (Depp)” in the 1960s gothic soap opera. However, Green’s understanding is that her Angelique won’t be too familiar to fans of the show:


“I haven’t seen the TV series, but from what I’ve seen on the Internet, it’s very different. My character is very different. She’s American, blonde, cool, in the ’70s. She is this sexy witch, very powerful in town, she’s very cool. She has many faces.”




See what else Green had to say about Burton’s approach to the material after the jump.
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Robert Pattinson in Talks for "Daredevil" Reboot?
Posted: March 17th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


We just learned that 20th Century Fox is in negotiations with David Slade (30 Days of Night) to direct the studios upcoming "Daredevil" reboot, which will not be ignoring the events in Ben Affleck's 2003 film.


The new movie will not be Slade's next helming gig; he's currently setting up "The Last Voyage of Demeter." So while there's still time to put the project together, Moviehole is reporting that Slade has already had conversation with his "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" star Robert Pattinson to play the lead role.


As far as the story, the site says: "It's a bit 'Batman Begins.' The bad guy will learn who Daredevil really is and tries to destroy him – but not via the usual methods."


Source: Moviehole




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Jennifer Lawrence Is Katniss Everdeen In The Hunger Games
published: 2011-03-16 23:57:30 Author: Eric Eisenberg
Back on Friday things looked pretty good for Jennifer Lawrence. Dual reports came out saying that the Winter's Bone actress was the frontrunner for the lead role of Katniss Everdeen in the adaptation of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, a movie based on a massively popular young adult novel series that is expected to replace Twilight once that franchise has run its course. But when those reports came out no offers had yet been made and no papers signed. That apparently has changed.


The Wrap is reporting from an unnamed source that Jennifer Lawrence has nabbed the starring role in the Gary Ross film. The film is set in a world where teenagers from twelve separate districts are forced to fight each other to the death in an arena. Despite her small stature, however, she has great hunting and archery skills that not only help her to compete, but to become a true contender. Lawrence beat out actresses including Hailee Steinfeld and Abagail Breslin for the role. While the details of the contract were not revealed, it's expected that she signed a multi-picture deal.


I said this when I reported the first story on Friday, but I will repeat myself: this is probably a mistake. In addition to looking absolutely nothing like the character - something that can obviously be changed - this movie is being planned as a part of a franchise and she is a 20 year old playing a sixteen year old. That may make no difference now, but by the time the trilogy is completed she probably won't be able to pass for a teenager anymore. What do we think, commenters? Is this good news or bad news? http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jennifer-Lawrence-Is-Katniss-Everdeen-In-The-Hunger-Games-23709.html




Diane Lane Talks Superman
Source: USA Weekend March 16, 2011




Following the announcement just two weeks ago that she is set to play Superman's adoptive mother, Martha Kent, in the upcoming Zack Snyder reboot, Diane Lane has spoken with USA Weekend about the role.


“I’ve always wanted to raise a good man,” she jokes about working alongside Henry Cavill, who will be playing both Clark Kent and Superman, “I thought that was the biggest challenge a woman could have, and so I get the embarrassment of riches.”


Lane also explains that, to help get excited for the project, she's been rewatching films from Snyder's oeuvre, particularly 2009's Watchmen. Describing the director as "audicious" and "brilliant," Lane promises that Superman is, "going to be a wild ride."


"I’m very flattered to play Martha Kent and live up to his vision," she says, "It’s pretty cool.”


Lane marks the youngest actress to ever take on the role of Martha. On the big screen, Eva Marie Saint most recently played the part in Superman Returns, taking over the role from Phyllis Thaxter who appeared in all four original cinematic Superman films. A younger take on the character was also offered in the "Smallville" television series, as portrayed by Annette O'Toole (who was just a few years older than Lane is now when the series began).


Though the role of Martha's husband, Jonathan, has not been cast, rumors persist that Kevin Costner is likely for the part.


Superman heads into production soon, eyeing a December 2012 release.






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**Drew Barrymore to Helm Romantic Comedy HOW TO BE SINGLE **Director Paul Feig Developing a Comedy for Jon Hamm **30 Days of Night" Director in Talks for "Daredevil 2 **"Scream 5" is Already in the Works **Ben Stiller Says "Zoolander 2" is Already Filming **Mark Wahlberg is Now Working on "The Fighter" Sequel **Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean Return for "Silent Hill" Sequel

Drew Barrymore to Helm Romantic Comedy HOW TO BE SINGLE
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 15th, 2011
Actress/producer/director Drew Barrymore is poised to helm her second feature film with an adaptation of Liz Tuccillo’s novel How to Be Single. The New Line romantic comedy follows the “love lives and break-ups of a group of New Yorkers over the span of ten years.” THR reports that Marc Silverstein and Abby Kohn (Valentine’s Day) will script the adaptation.


This marks a reunion of sorts for the team that put together last year’s He’s Just Not That Into You, with Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen producing, and the screenwriting team of Silverstein and Kohn once again writing the adaptation. Barrymore made her directorial debut with 2009’s Whip It starring Ellen Page and Kristin Wiig, which was met with rather warm critical praise. Hit the jump for a synopsis of the novel by Liz Tuccillo.
................ http://collider.com/drew-barrymore-how-to-be-single/80782/

 





Director Paul Feig Developing a Comedy for Jon Hamm
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: March 15th, 2011
I hate Jon Hamm. He’s devastatingly handsome, a fantastic dramatic actor, and — as those who have seen/heard Hamm on SNL, 30 Rock, or Doug Benson’s I Love Movies podcast can attest — a very funny man. What a jerk. Yet director Paul Feig, who worked with Hamm on the upcoming wedding comedy Bridesmaids, finds these qualities endearing. A working cut of Bridemsaids just premiered at SXSW (to positive reception), where Feig revealed to 24 Frames he is working on a new project to capitalize on Hamm’s comic gifts:


“[Hamm] is such a comedy nerd. He will quote lines from Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. You’re quoting something even I can’t quote! He’s always wanted to do comedy. One of the next things I’m developing a project for him to star in. I think he’s so funny. He’s like Cary Grant to me.”




As the creator of Freaks and Geeks and frequent episodic director of Arrested Development and The Office, Feig too is overflowing with comic credibility. Feig even directed a season one episode of Mad Men, to prove that Hamm isn’t the only one who goes both ways. We don’t know the logline or even the development stage of the project — but based on personnel alone, I’m all in. Bridesmaids opens May 13.
......... http://collider.com/paul-feig-jon-hamm-project/80781/



 

"30 Days of Night" Director in Talks for "Daredevil 2"
Posted: March 16th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


David Slade (Twilight Saga: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) is in talks to direct 20th Century Fox's upcoming "Daredevil" movie, which will pick up where Ben Affleck's 2003 film left off. Affleck is not involved with the new movie.


THR says that the studio has yet to hire a writer, but we previously reported that David Scarpa (The Day The Earth Stood Still, The Last Castle) has been in negotiations to continue the franchise.


Sources say the new story line will be the adaptation of Frank Miller's "Born Again" comic series, which had the Kingpin learn the identity of the superhero and begin to systematically destroy his life.


Source: THR




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"Scream 5" is Already in the Works
Posted: March 16th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


STYD is reporting that Dimension Films is searching for writers to pen their fifth "Scream" installment, despite that the fourth film has yet to hit theaters. This confirms that the studio is interested in developing an entire new trilogy.


When "Scream 4" was announced, Kevin Williamson (Scream, Scream 2) was writing the second trilogy, but was recently replaced by Ehren Kruger (Scream 3). Since Dimension is looking for new writers, it looks like neither Williamson or Kruger will be back.


Craven recently commented on the studio replacing Williamson. He said: "In some ways it's a Wes Craven film, and in way it's not entirely, because it's not a script I have control of. It's ultimately controlled by what the studio wants in the script. My job is much more bringing whatever experience and expertise and creativity I can. Look, there was a bumpy period when things shifted over from Kevin to Ehren. I signed up to do a script by Kevin and unfortunately that didn’t go all the way through the shooting. But it certainly is Kevin's script and concept and ideas and themes."


He added that if the studio wants him to direct the sixth film, he'll would be willing to do it.


Source: STYD, Scream-Trilogy




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Ben Stiller Says "Zoolander 2" is Already Filming
Posted: March 16th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Fans have been waiting for a "Zoolander" sequel for years, but Paramount Pictures never felt comfortable investing in a follow-up to a movie that never became a major hit. But then Justin Theroux (Iron Man 2, Tropic Thunder) wrote a script for "Zoolander 2" and things started moving forward.


Now in an interview with Closer magazine, Ben Stiller has revealed that the sequel is already in production. "We're filming the 'Zoolander' sequel at the moment," he said. "Derek is going to be back bigger and better than before - no catwalk is safe!"


Stiller added that Owen Wilson will also return to reprise his role. "It's ten years later and most of it is set in Europe," he explained. "I don't want to give away too much, but it's basically Derek and Hansel ten years later."


Source: Stuff




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Mark Wahlberg is Now Working on "The Fighter" Sequel
Posted: March 15th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Both Melissa Leo and Christian Bale won Oscars for their performances in "The Fighter," but the film took years to get going, mostly because financiers didn't believe it could become a success.


Now that the film has grossed $118 million on a $25 million budget, Mark Wahlberg has been trying to convince everyone that it's a good idea to make a sequel.


He said: "I got bit by the bug, and now I’m trying to plant the idea in everyone's head that we should do — not five or six [installments] like 'Rocky' — but one more because the big thing that Micky Ward was famous for was his three epic battles with Arturo Gatti. So we're talking about possibly taking one more run at it."


Wahlberg never had trouble getting actors attached to "The Fighter," and doesn't believe he's have trouble this time either. "Everybody had such an amazing experience making the movie that I can't imagine they wouldn't want to go back," he explained. "But it's still kind of in the early stages."


Source: EW




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Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean Return for "Silent Hill" Sequel
Posted: March 15th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


The sequel to "Silent Hill," called "Silent Hill: Revelations 3D" is currently shooting in Toronto and now comes word that the stars of the first film, Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean and Deborah Karan Unger, will return to reprise their roles. We also have the first photo of Mitchell from the new movie. Check it out below.


They join the cast that's already comprised of Adelaide Clemens (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and Kit Harington ("Game of Thrones"). "Revelations" is directed by Michael Bassett (Solomon Kane).


Plot: For years, Heather Mason (Clemens) and her father have been on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn't fully understand. Now on the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by terrifying nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she's not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her in Silent Hill forever.




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