***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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**Uma Thurman and Jessica Biel Join Gerard Butler in Soccer Comedy PLAYING THE FIELD **Confirmed: Louis Leterrier Will Direct Sci-Fi Disaster Film “G” (Formerly GRAVITY) After NOW YOU SEE ME

Uma Thurman and Jessica Biel Join Gerard Butler in Soccer Comedy PLAYING THE FIELD

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

The next big American soccer comedy (after The Big Green, yes that one with the Sandlot kid) has added two more names to its cast. Uma Thurman and Jessical Biel have joined previously announced Gerard Butler in Playing the Field. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, the film tells the story of a troubled father trying to make up for lost time by coaching his son’s team — but who finds himself in hot water after some of the local mothers take a little too much of a shine to him (and he to them).
Variety reports that Biel will star as Butler’s ex-wife, while Thurman will play one of the soccer moms trying to seduce Butler. The actor is also producing the film, with a script from Robbie Fox (So I Married an Axe Murderer). Pre-production is underway with filming set to start soon. As we reported earlier today, Muccino will move on to direct the romance film Adaline following Playing the Field.
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http://collider.com/uma-thurman-jessica-biel-playing-the-field/77385/

Confirmed: Louis Leterrier Will Direct Sci-Fi Disaster Film “G” (Formerly GRAVITY) After NOW YOU SEE ME

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

Several months ago, we learned Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans) was circling a disaster film (then called Gravity) with this cool premise: “a father who has to search for his lost child as the world stops spinning and Earth begins to lose its gravity.”  Leterrier has officially signed on to produce and direct the movie, now called G, for Universal Pictures.  The project is based on an original idea by producer Guymon Casady (The Expendables) that has drawn comparisons to The Day After Tomorrow and Taken. Leterrier, Casady, and fellow producers Mark Gordon (2012), George Nolfi and Michael Hackett (The Adjustment Bureau) are currently looking for writers to turn the visually rich logline into a script.
Heat Version confirms that Leterrier will first direct Now You See Me, a heist thriller that pits FBI agents against “a super team of the world’s greatest illusionists.”  Leterrier previously demonstrated a penchant for single-letter titles with his interest in the acclaimed comic book Y: The Last Man.  I believe Y: The Last Man will reach the screen before I die (hopefully after I read it), but it seems increasingly unlikely that Leterrier will own the “Directed by” credit.  Leterrier has two “go” projects on his plate, while last we checked he was struggling to find financing for Y.  No matter — Now You See Me has potential, and G sounds positively cool.
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