Showing posts with label Dogs of Babel. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

***Michael Bay to Produce "Zombies vs Robots" **David O. Russell and Mark Wahlberg May Re-Team for "Cocaine Cowboys" **John C. Reilly Joins "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie" **Louis Leterrier to Direct "G" Sci-Fi Disaster Movie **Steve Carell in Talks for "Dogs of Babel"

Michael Bay to Produce "Zombies vs Robots"

Posted: February 22nd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

Michael Bay has decided to jump on board another robot film, signing on to produce "Zombies vs Robots," based on the IDW comic book. JT Petty (The Burrowers) has written the script.

The film focuses on a young girl who is the last survivor on earth. She is protected by a group of robots from a pack of zombies that are intelligent and evolved. The new movie has nothing to do with "Cowboys and Aliens."

David Alpert, who is an executive producer on AMC's zombie series "The Walking Dead," is also on board to produce.

Source:
Deadline

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David O. Russell and Mark Wahlberg May Re-Team for "Cocaine Cowboys"

Posted: February 23rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
David O Russell's name has been all over the news lately, both for his award-winning "The Fighter" and his re-teaming with Mark Wahlberg for a big screen adaptation of the "Uncharted" video game.

Russell now tells The Playlist website that "Uncharted" may not be his next projects. There are plenty that he's considering, including "Cocaine Cowboys" that also has Wahlberg attached.

We heard about the project back in 2008, when Wahlberg was working with director Peter Berg (Hancock).

The story revolves around Jon Roberts, an injured Vietnam vet - who by age 20 - ended up involved in gangland takeovers of New York City nightclubs in the early '70s. By the end of the decade, Roberts landed in Miami, dealt billions of dollars worth of cocaine for the Medellin drug cartel and ultimately spent 10 years in prison.

Source:
The Playlist


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John C. Reilly Joins "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie"

Posted: February 23rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim are best known for their "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!," but the duo also recently had their "The Terrys" short film in the Sundance Film Festival.

The Tracking Board is now reporting that Tim and Eric are hard at work on their first feature film, a comedy adventure called "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie," which is about the two guys owing one billion dollars.

John C. Reilly, who often appears on "Awesome Show," is rumored to co-star in the movie as Taquito. Also in talks to join the film are Zach Galifianakis, Will Ferrell, Bob Odenkirk, Harrison Ford and Will Forte.

Source:
Tracking-Board, /Film


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Louis Leterrier to Direct "G" Sci-Fi Disaster Movie

Posted: February 23rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
We just reported that Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans, The Incredible Hulk) has signed on to direct "Now You See Me" heist thriller, and now comes work that he will also helm a big-budget film called "G."

The plot for "G is being kept secret but Universal Pictures is seeing it as a sci-fi disaster movie that's a mix of "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Taken." The project is based on an original idea.

The team is currently out to screenwriters to write the script.

Source: THR


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Steve Carell in Talks for "Dogs of Babel"

Posted: February 22nd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Steve Carell is in talks to star in "Dogs of Babel," a big screen adaptation of the best-selling novel. Jamie Linden (Dear John, We Are Marshall) wrote the script.

"Dogs of Babel" follows Paul Iverson, a linguistics professor, who returns home one day to find his wife dead in their backyard. Police rule her death an accident, but Paul is not quite sure. The only witness to her death is their dog Lorelei. In Paul's grief-stricken search for answers, he endeavors to teach Lorelei to talk in the hopes that he can uncover what happened the day his wife died.

"Steve is one of those rare talents who can make you laugh uncontrollably and at the same time evoke real emotion," said producer David Heyman. "We can't wait to see how he brings the role to life."

The search for a director is currently going on.

Source: Mandate Pictures

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**New Images from THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER **D.J. Caruso to Direct PREACHER **Steve Carell to Star in DOGS OF BABEL ***David O. Russell Considers COCAINE COWBOYS With Mark Wahlberg

D.J. Caruso to Direct PREACHER

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

The screen adaptation of Garth Ennis’ Preacher has been stuck in development hell for years.  The latest incarnation has I Am Number Four helmer D.J. Caruso stepping up to the plate to direct the flick.  /Film first mentioned his name in connection to the film last week, and now Caruso has announced the deal on his Twitter page.  We have independently confirmed that the deal is in the final stages.
Preacher has had a rough road to the screen. Back in 2008, HBO decided to nix an adaptation directed by Mark Steven Johnson (Daredevil).  Then Sam Mendes got into the director’s chair with John August set to write the script.  Mendes eventually moved on to do the 23rd James Bond film and it’s unknown whether or not Caruso will use August’s script.  Hit the jump for my thoughts on Caruso getting the gig.
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http://collider.com/preacher-dj-caruso/77295/



Steve Carell to Star in DOGS OF BABEL

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

Steve Carell has signed on to star in the drama Dogs of Babel.  Screenwriter Jamie Linden (Dear John) adapted the script from the novel by Carolyn Parkhurst.  Here’s the plot synopsis per the press release:
The story follows Paul Iverson, a linguistics professor, who returns home one day to find his wife dead in their backyard. Police rule her death an accident, but Paul is not quite sure. The only witness to her death is their dog Lorelei. In Paul’s grief-stricken search for answers, he endeavors to teach Lorelei to talk in the hopes that he can uncover what happened the day his wife died.
While Carell has done films with dramatic elements (Little Miss Sunshine and Dan in Real Life), this sounds like a big departure for him.  However, he also has tons of comedies on his plate, and it’s unknown when Dogs of Babel will go in front of cameras.  The project is currently searching for a director.  Hit the jump for press release.
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http://collider.com/steve-carell-dogs-of-babel/77310/



New Images from THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

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New images from Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger have just been released courtesy of Marvel.com. Though this isn’t the first time we’ve seen most of these images, this does mark their highest-quality debut. Thor stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. The Kenneth Branagh-directed flick hits theaters on May 6th. Joe Johnston’s Captain America: The First Avenger stars Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving and Sebastian Stan. The Cap’ is slated for a July 22nd release. Both films are set to be released in 3D. Hit the jump to check out the images.
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http://collider.com/thor-captain-america-movie-images/77345/




David O. Russell Considers COCAINE COWBOYS With Mark Wahlberg

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

Mark Wahlberg has since 2008 been attached to Cocaine Cowboys, based on the Billy Corben documentary of the same name about late 70s/early 80s Miami drug trafficker Jon Roberts.  Wahlberg reaffirmed his involvement this summer, informing us that writers were working on the script.  Seven months later: Cocaine Cowboys is in the market for a director.  On the heels of the success of The Fighter, Wahlberg understandably turns to frequent collaborator David O. Russell.
The Playlist caught up with Russell at the ACE Eddie Awards, where he revealed that Cocaine Cowboys is among the many projects he is considering as his follow-up to The Fighter.  Hit the jump for a recap of Russell’s options and more on Cocaine Cowboys.
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http://collider.com/david-o-russell-cocaine-cowboy/77392/
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