***Barry Levinson to Direct Al Pacino in THE HUMBLING This Fall Before Shooting GOTTI: THREE GENERATIONS ***First Poster for OUR IDIOT BROTHER Starring Paul Rudd ***Adam Scott Joins MY MOTHER’S CURSE Starring Seth Rogen and Nate Meyer’s SEE GIRL RUN ***Mark Romanek Says He Won’t Direct THE WOLVERINE

Barry Levinson to Direct Al Pacino in THE HUMBLING This Fall Before Shooting GOTTI: THREE GENERATIONS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 10th, 2011

Director Barry Levinson, who’s been busy putting together the large-scale mob flick Gotti: Three Generations, has decided to shoot another film this fall before commencing production on Gotti. Levinson will reunite with his You Don’t Know Jack star Al Pacino (who’s also set to star in Gotti) in an adaptation of Phillip Roth’s novel The Humbling. The film centers on a famous retired stage actor in decline who moves to upstate New York with a much younger woman, resulting in his reinvigoration.
Deadline reports that the plan is to shoot The Humbling this fall, with Levinson currently working on filling out the rest of his cast. He co-wrote the script alongside Buck Henry and Michal Zebede. Levinson recently took over directing duties on Gotti: Three Generations after Nick Cassavetes left the project. He and his Bugsy co-writer James Toback are now giving Gotti a page-one rewrite, and while the cast could change once the script is finished, he’s very keen on Pacino and John Travolta starring in the film. Hit the jump for more, including a synopsis of Phillip Roth’s The Humbling. http://collider.com/barry-levinson-the-humbling-al-pacino/95864/

First Poster for OUR IDIOT BROTHER Starring Paul Rudd

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 10th, 2011

The first poster for the comedy Our Idiot Brother has debuted online. Directed by Jesse Peretz (The Ex), the film stars Paul Rudd as a ne’er-do-well brother who successively barges into the lives of his three sisters. The impressive ensemble cast includes Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, Rashida Jones and Adam Scott. Hit the jump to check out the poster. Our Idiot Brother hits theaters August 26^th.  http://collider.com/our-idiot-brother-movie-poster/95852/

Adam Scott Joins MY MOTHER’S CURSE Starring Seth Rogen and Nate Meyer’s SEE GIRL RUN

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 10th, 2011

Adam Scott is a scene-stealer. He’s consistently funny and nails every role he takes on, no matter how small, from Step Brothers to NBC’s Parks and Recreation. So I’m happy to report that the actor’s nabbed roles in a couple of upcoming projects. First up,  Risky Business reports that Scott has been cast in the comedy My Mother’s Curse alongside Seth Rogen, Barbara Streisand, Yvonne Strahovski and Colin Hanks. Anne Fletcher (The Proposal) directs from a script by Dan Fogelman (Tangled) that centers on an inventor (Rogen) who invites his mother along for a cross-country trip while he attempts to sell his new product and connect with a long lost love. Lorne Michaels, Evan Goldberg and John Goldwyn are producing.
Additionally, Scott has been cast in See Girl Run. Written and directed by Nate Meyer (Pretty in the Face), the film centers on a girl “who gets caught up in ‘what ifs’ that cause her to dig back into her romantic history.” Scott is set to play a local hero from her hometown that stayed there to become an artist while pining for his high school love. Scott will next be seen alongside Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel in Our Idiot Brother which opens August 26^th.

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Mark Romanek Says He Won’t Direct THE WOLVERINE, Comments on the Script

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 10th, 2011

A few weeks ago, we reported on a shortlist of directors that Fox was considering to helm The Wolverine, the follow-up to 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. One of the best directors on that list (and my personal favorite) was Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go). Well today comes the unfortunate news that Romanek has passed on helming the flick. The director confirmed to Digital Spy (via The Playlist) that the material wasn’t quite up his alley, though he did give the Christopher McQuarrie script a semi-compliment:

“That’s just one of those stories that floated around. I was on their list, I received the script months ago. It didn’t seem like my kind of thing. That script was a terrific version of that kind of thing, but not something I felt really passionate about.”

While it’s disappointing that we won’t be seeing Romanek’s version of a superhero flick, I’m excited to see him do something he’s passionate about when he chooses his next project. Fox’s shortlist for Wolverine directors is rather low on depth, favoring more eye-candy friendly helmers (Fast Five‘s Justin Lin, Jumper‘s Doug Liman). After Romanek, my pick of the lot would be James Mangold. He’s proven himself dramatically (3:10 to Yuma) and he’s also shown he can stage fantastic action set-pieces (Knight and Day). The Wolverine stars Hugh Jackman, and is largely set in Japan.
http://collider.com/mark-romanek-the-wolverine/95835/

***Lindsay Lohan Might Not Be in GOTTI: THREE GENERATIONS After All ***Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen to Star in VERY GOOD GIRLS Alongside Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek ***Alex Pettyfer Will Play Channing Tatum in MAGIC MIKE **Ashton Kutcher to Join TWO AND A HALF MEN

Lindsay Lohan Might Not Be in GOTTI: THREE GENERATIONS After All
by Jason Barr Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 3:18 pm


As of now, the confusion regarding Lindsay Lohan’s status in director Barry Levinson’s Gotti: Three Generations is rivaled only by the confusion regarding her life in general. Back when Nick Cassavetes was still directing, Lohan was in talks to play Gotti’s daughter, Victoria. Then, after Cassavetes’ departure, she dropped out of the film for a hot minutes only to rejoin the project as Gotti Jr.’s wife. Flash forward to the present, and TheWrap reports that Lohan is probably on the outs once again. In an exclusive with Levinson, the director states that “She’s possibly not (in the film) because she’s got her issues, and we also got to write the script, and then we’ll see where it is.” Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the oft-publicized actress…
Regardless of Lohan’s inclusion, Gotti: Three Generations will almost definitely star John Travolta as John Gotti Sr. and Al Pacino as crime family underboss Neil Dellacroce. Levinson also confirms that the film will most likely be in front of cameras by the end of the year.
http://collider.com/lindsay-lohan-gotti-three-generations/90530/








Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen to Star in VERY GOOD GIRLS Alongside Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek
by Adam Chitwood Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Dakota Fanning and Sundance breakout Elizabeth Olsen have joined the cast of Very Good Girls alongside Dustin Hoffman, Sissy Spacek and Peter Sarsgaard. Written and to be directed by Namoi Foner (Running on Empty), the film tells the story of two teenage girls in New York City who decide to lose their virginity the summer after they graduate high school. Things get complicated, however, when they both fall for the same charismatic street artist (I hate it when that happens).
Olsen broke out in a big way at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, thanks in part to her harrowing turn in the drama Martha Marcy May Marlene, the creepy trailer for which was just released last week. Variety reports that production on Very Good Girls starts this September.
http://collider.com/dakota-fanning-elizabeth-olsen-very-good-girls/90540/








Alex Pettyfer Will Play Channing Tatum in MAGIC MIKE
by Jason Barr Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 4:55 pm

A couple of weeks ago, we brought you the news that Steven Soderbergh will be directing Magic Mike, a male stripper film inspired by and starring Channing Tatum. Tonight, Deadline confirms that Alex Pettyfer will be playing the role of Channing Tatum alongside, you guessed it, Channing Tatum. Confused yet? Let’s have a quick review: Channing Tatum has a foray into male stripping around the tender age of 19 (pretty standard stuff, right?). He is now, for all intents and purposes, a movie star. Star presence in hand, Tatum pitches the idea for Magic Mike to director Steven Soderbergh who quickly accepts calling it “…one of the best ideas I’d ever heard for a movie.” Now, Tatum will play the lead role of “Mike” a dance/stripper teacher who shows Pettyfer’s character (Tatum’s 19 year-old-stripping self) the dance/stripping ropes.
Hopefully this helps clear up any confusion surrounding Pettyfer’s turn as Tatum in Magic Mike. Penned by Reid Carolin, the film is described as a “story of friendship set in the world of male strippers.” Apparently it takes place during a “wild summer” and lots of “dancing, partying, and women” are involved. Sounds great to me. By Soderbergh’s own previous admission, Saturday Night Fever will be a heavy influence for Magic Mike. Production details for the project are currently undisclosed.
http://collider.com/alex-pettyfer-magic-mike-channing-tatum/90551/








Ashton Kutcher to Join TWO AND A HALF MEN
by Adam Chitwood Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 6:28 pm


It looks like the casting circus surrounding Two and a Half Men is finally over. Sources have confirmed to THR that Ashton Kutcher is putting the final touches on a deal to join the cast of the sitcom, filling the void left by Charlie Sheen after he decided acting sane was too much to ask of him for over $1 million per episode. The deal comes in the wake of Hugh Grant nearly joining the cast, only to pull out at the last minute over concerns about doing 20+ episodes of a TV series every year. No word on how Kutcher will be incorporated into the show, but one source lied that the storyline is “really funny.” I’m just baffled as to how this show is still a thing.
http://collider.com/ashton-kutcher-two-and-a-half-men/90594/

**New Trailer for Hugh Jackman's "Real Steel" Robot Boxing Movie **Aaron Eckhart to Hunt Villainous Peter Pan in New Movie **Hugo Weaving Confirmed for "The Hobbit" **"Men in Black" Director to Helm "Dinosaurs Versus Aliens" **Ethan Hawke Joins "Total Recall" Remake **Al Pacino Joins John Travolta in "Gotti" Biopic

New Trailer for Hugh Jackman's "Real Steel" Robot Boxing Movie

Posted: May 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Today we have a brand new trailer for the upcoming futuristic robot boxing movie "Real Steel," starring Hugh Jackman and Anthony Mackie. Check it out below.

Plot: The story revolves around Charlie Kenton (Jackman), a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

"Real Steel" is directed by Shawn Levy (Date Night) and is scheduled to hit theaters October 7th.


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Aaron Eckhart to Hunt Villainous Peter Pan in New Movie

Posted: May 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


There are a lot of "Peter Pan" projects in the works, including a prequel that has Channing Tatum attached. Today, ScreenDaily has learned that Warner Bros is developing its own version of the story, which will be much darker than previously seen.

Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) has signed on to play Captain Hook, who has been re-imagined as a tormented former detective on the trail of a childlike kidnapper (Peter Pan). AnnaSophia Robb (Soul Surfer) will portray Wendy, the lone survivor who leaves an asylum to help in the hunt. And Sean Bean ("Game of Thrones") has been cast as Smee, the chief detective and Hook's only ally on the force.

Guillermo Del Toro was once attached to direct the film, but has since been replaced by Ben Hibon, who worked in the animation department on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1." Filming is scheduled to begin in October in Eastern Europe.

Source: ScreenDaily



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Hugo Weaving Confirmed for "The Hobbit"

Posted: May 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Back on May 1st, director Peter Jackson posted a photo of him and Hugo Weaving on the set of "The Hobbit." Many assumed that Weaving will be reprising the role of Elrond, but Jackson said that the actor simply stopped by for a visit.

Now, Ian McKellen has updated his official blog with news that Weaving is officially on board.

He wrote: "Martin Freeman has left 'The Hobbit.' This is not another April Fool, just a May Fact. Before signing as Bilbo, Martin had agreed to make three 90-minute TV films in London, again playing Dr Watson to Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes.

No worries: he'll be back in Middle Earth after our first hiatus, during which Peter Jackson will have spare time to edit the scenes already completed. The rest of the cast remains on duty for another few weeks, working on hobbit-less sections of the film. These involve dwarves of course but also elves, with Hugo Weaving back for a stretch as Lord Elrond."

Click here to read more about "The Hobbit."

Source: Ian McKellen



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"Men in Black" Director to Helm "Dinosaurs Versus Aliens"

Posted: May 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Barry Sonnenfeld, who is currently filming the third "Men in Black" film, has come up with a new alien story, which he is calling "Dominion: Dinosaurs Versus Aliens."

The director has teamed with comic book writer Grant Morrison to develop a graphic novel and a movie. Morrison, whose comic book work includes "Batman" and "The Invisibles," will write both the graphic novel and the script. Sonnenfeld will direct the film. Check out the first concept art below.

The story chronicles a secret prehistoric world war battle. When an alien invasion attacks Earth in the age of the dinosaurs, the planet's only hope is the giants that roam the planet with, it turns out, a lot more intelligence than previously realized.

"Growing up, my fascination was all things dinosaur, and as an adult, I've had some success making films about aliens, so this is a dream come true," said Sonnenfeld. "We've been trying to do a project ever since."



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Ethan Hawke Joins "Total Recall" Remake

Posted: May 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Ethan Hawke has joined the cast of "Total Recall," Columbia Pictures' remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger film that has Colin Farrell starring.

The new story ditches the Martian storyline and instead involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell) a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy, although he doesn't know for which side.

The movie has been casting to make its June start in Toronto with Bryan Cranston playing the villain. Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel are in negotiations for the female leads. Hawke's role is being kept secret.

Source: THR



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Al Pacino Joins John Travolta in "Gotti" Biopic

Posted: May 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Al Pacino (The Godfather) is joining the cast of "Gotti: Three Generations," the true-life crime saga, which stars John Travolta as John Gotti Sr. The actor will play Gambino crime family underboss Neil Dellacroce, an associate and mentor to Gotti Sr.

The project re-teams Pacino with director Barry Levinson after working together on the Emmy-winning HBO film "You Don't Know Jack."

Other key roles that have been cast include that of Gotti Sr's wife Victoria, who will be played by Travolta's real-life wife Kelly Preston; Angel Gotti, the daughter of John Sr and Victoria, who will be played by the Travolta's daughter Ella Bleu Travolta; Gotti Sr's associate Angelo Ruggiero, who will be played by Joe Pesci; and Kim Gotti, John Gotti Jr's wife, who will be played by Lindsay Lohan.

Roles yet to be cast include those of Gotti Jr. and his sister Victoria.

Source: THR



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**New Trailer for REAL STEEL Starring Hugh Jackman **Nicole Kidman in Talks to Star in SPECTRE for Director James Wan **Al Pacino Joins Barry Levinson’s GOTTI: THREE GENERATIONS **Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis to Star in Education Drama STILL I RISE

Al Pacino Joins Barry Levinson’s GOTTI: THREE GENERATIONS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 10th, 2011

Every time Al Pacino tries to escape the mob genre, they pull him back in.  THR reports that the loud actor will reunite with his You Don’t Know Jack director Barry Levinson for Gotti: Three Generations.  Pacino will play Gambino crime family underboss Neil Dellacroce, an associate and mentor to Gotti Sr. (John Travolta).  The cast also includes Kelly Preston as Gotti Sr.’s wife Victoria, Ella Bleu Travolta as Gotti Sr. and Victoria’s daughter Angel, Joe Pesci as Gotti Sr.’s associate Angelo Ruggiero, and Lindsay Lohan as John Gotti Jr.’s wife Kim.  Despite the cast and the director, I can’t shake the feeling that this movie is going straight to DVD, or, at best, will straight to HBO.

The remaining key roles to be cast are John Gotti Jr. and his sister Victoria.  James Toback (Bugsy) has been hired to revise Leo Rossi’s original script.

.... http://collider.com/al-pacino-gotti-three-generations/89902/

Nicole Kidman in Talks to Star in SPECTRE for Director James Wan

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: May 10th, 2011

As the Cannes Film Festival ramps up, expect plenty of deal-making news regarding casting, director hires, and distribution as producers find the cash to hire actors and directors, and get studios on board to finance and distribute their movies.  For example, IM Global has announced it will shop nine movies to buyers at the festival including the supernatural thriller Spectre from director James Wan (Insidious).  Variety reports that Nicole Kidman is in talks to star in the film.

Kidman is also circling the drama Our Wild Life and earlier this year she signed on to star opposite Colin Firth in Chan-wook Park’s Stoker.  Kidman will next be seen alongside Nicolas Cage in Joel Schumacher’s Trespass.

.... http://collider.com/nicole-kidman-spectre-james-wan/89907/

New Trailer for REAL STEEL Starring Hugh Jackman

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 10th, 2011

DreamWorks has released a new trailer for Shawn Levy’s Real Steel.  The film stars Hugh Jackman as a washed-up boxer who reconnects with his estranged son (Dakota Goyo, who played Lil’ Thor in Thor) as they build and train a fighting robot to fight in the World Robot Boxing championship.  I’m trying to cast aside cynicism on this project, but I can’t get past Levy.  His films tend to be lowest common denominator family fare and judging by this trailer, it doesn’t look like Real Steel is going to break that trend.  It looks too saccharine to be fun and too silly to be taken seriously.  Hopefully I’m wrong and I’ll finally like one of the guy’s films because he’s certainly not going away anytime soon. It’s worth mentioning that Steven Spielberg was heavily involved in the project and fought to keep the project at DreamWorks when the studio broke away from Paramount.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  Click here to check out Steve’s visit to the editing bay.  He thinks the film is going to be good.  Based on what I’ve seen (and granted, he’s seen more of the movie than I have), I beg to differ. Real Steel also stars Anthony Mackie, Hope Davis, Kevin Durand, and Evangeline Lilly.  The film opens October 7th.

..... http://collider.com/real-steel-trailer/89930/

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis to Star in Education Drama STILL I RISE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 10th, 2011

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis will star in the topical drama Still I Rise.  Directed by Daniel Barnz (Beastly), the actresses will play a pair of mothers who join forces to reform an inner-city public school.  According to Deadline, “the film takes aim at the crisis of public education in America.”  So is it going to attack the evils of standardized testing?  That there aren’t enough teachers and class sizes are swelling to where no student can get the attention they deserve?  Or will it be an attack on the abysmal pay for teachers?  I’m guessing “None of the Above”.  I’m betting that it will be an attempt to root out the “bad” teachers and a nice update to the school’s facilities.

Gyllenhaal and Davis are both great actresses and I hope they’ve signed onto a project that examines the complexity of our education problem rather than trying to uphold some quick, ineffective fixes.  And if not, perhaps they can do a film where the military’s budget accidentally goes to education.

........ http://collider.com/maggie-gyllenhaal-viola-davis-still-i-rise/89941/

**Norton, Willis and Murray in Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom" **Will Ferrell on "Anchorman" and "Step Brothers" Sequels **"Rain Man" Director to Helm John Travolta's "Gotti" Biopic **Trailer: Clive Owen's "Intruders" Horror Film

Will Ferrell on "Anchorman" and "Step Brothers" Sequels

Posted: May 3rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Collider and CinemaBlend had the chance to speak to Will Ferrell about whether there are any plans to develop sequels to his "Anchorman" and "Step Brothers" comedies, which where both directed by Adam McKay.

"We just had a great meeting with John C. Reilly about maybe another 'Step Brothers,'" said the actor. "Because 'Anchorman' is a brick wall right now."

Ferrell went on to say that Paramount Pictures is simply not interested in "Anchorman 2." But believes there is a way to change the studio's mind. "You really have to assert some sort of email hate campaign to Paramount Pictures," he explained. "They've told us, 'We've run the numbers and it's not a good fit.' So that one is a no-go, sadly."

Source: Collider, CinemaBlend



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"Rain Man" Director to Helm John Travolta's "Gotti" Biopic

Posted: May 3rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


We recently reported that Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook, John Q) dropped out of directing "Gotti: Three Generation" due to a scheduling conflict. Variety has now learned that Barry Levinson (Bugsy, Rain Man) has stepped in to replace him.

John Travolta is set to play John Gotti Sr, and Joe Pesci will co-star as Gotti deputy Angelo Ruggiero. Lindsay Lohan signed on to play John Gotti Jr.'s wife Kim Gotti. Ella Bleu Travolta will also appear in the film, which focuses on the relationship between Gotti Sr and his son, who chooses to turn his back on the mob code he grew up around.

Production is expected to begin in the fall, with a theatrical release in late 2012. The film will be shot in New York.

Source: Variety



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Norton, Willis and Murray in Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom"

Posted: May 3rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Wes Anderson's new film, called "Moonrise Kingdom," which stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman.

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, the new film follows a young boy (Jared Gilman) and girl (Kara Hayward) falling in love. When they are moved to run away together, various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down - which might not be such a bad thing.

Willis plays the town sheriff; Norton is cast as a camp leader; Murray and McDormand portray the young girl's parents.

Source: Focus Features



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Trailer: Clive Owen's "Intruders" Horror Film

Posted: May 2nd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Today we have the first trailer for "Intruders" psychological horror film, starring Clive Owen, Daniel Bruhl (Inglourious Basterds) and Ella Purnell (Never Let Me Go). Check out the trailer below.

Plot: The new film revolves around an 11 year-old girl (Purnell) dealing with childhood demons that reappear to scare her and her family.

"Intruders" is directed by "28 Weeks Later" helmer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and is set to hit US and UK theaters on October 7th.



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**Blake Lively, John Travolta, and Uma Thurman Join Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson SAVAGES **Jesse Eisenberg's Restricted "30 Minutes or Less" Trailer **Lindsay Lohan Officially Signed for "Gotti" Biopic **Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin in Talks for "Gangster Squad" **Warner Bros. Pays Seven Figures for Dan Fogelman Pitch; Tom Cruise Attached to Play Politician

Blake Lively, John Travolta, and Uma Thurman Join Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson SAVAGES

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: April 21st, 2011

We heard last week Blake Lively was the frontrunner to play Ophelia in Oliver Stone’s adaptation of Savages, though for scheduling she had to choose between Savages and Oz: The Great and Powerful.  It seems Disney must look elsewhere for a Glinda the Good Witch, because Lively has signed on to Savages.  Additionally, John Travolta and Uma Thurman have joined a cast that is blossoming terrifically.  Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson, Salma Hayek, and Benicio Del Toro have long eyed roles in the film; Deadline writes confidently tonight that all four are on board.

Shane Salerno adapted the screenplay with Savages author Don Winslow.  The story centers a pair of marijuana growers (Kitsch and Johnson) who get into trouble with a Mexican drug cartel.  Read the full synopsis after the jump.

.......... http://collider.com/blake-lively-john-travolta-uma-thurman-savages/87189/

Warner Bros. Pays Seven Figures for Dan Fogelman Pitch; Tom Cruise Attached to Play Politician

by Brendan Bettinger   Posted: April 21st, 2011

Warner Bros. beat out Fox, Paramount, MGM, and other studios to win a bidding war for an untitled pitch by screenwriter Dan Fogelman (Tangled).  Tom Cruise is attached to star as a politician who is caught having an affair: “With his reputation in tatters, the politician retreats to his hometown to lick his wounds, repair relationships and confront his past.”  The deal pays $2 million upfront, with $3 million promised if the movie gets made.  This is the latest in a series of impressive spec script paydays for Fogelman.  WB paid $2.5 million for his Crazy, Stupid, Love screenplay which led to a summer comedy starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone.  Fogelman will reunite with Carell for his directorial debut, Imagine — that script netted the writer $3 million.  In addition to a story credit on Cars 2, Fogelman set up My Mother’s Curse at Paramount.  So basically, start preparing for the imminent Fogelmanization of your local theater in the next couple years.  More on the story after the jump.

.......... http://collider.com/tom-cruise-dan-fogelman-movie/87195/

Jesse Eisenberg's Restricted "30 Minutes or Less" Trailer

Posted: April 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Columbia Pictures has unveiled a restricted trailer for the upcoming "30 Minutes or Less" comedy, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride and Nick Swardson. Check out the trailer below.

Plot: Nick (Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds (McBride, Swardson). The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship.

The new movie is directed by Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) and is scheduled to hit theaters on August 12th.



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Lindsay Lohan Officially Signed for "Gotti" Biopic

Posted: April 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Lindsay Lohan recently appeared at the press conference for the John Gotti biopic "Gotti: Three Generations," alongside John Travolta and director Nick Cassavetes.

Cassavetes then dropped out and negotiations with Lohan ended due to a dispute over money. "We are not talking any further about Lindsay playing Victoria," said producer Marc Fiore. "She is no longer being considered. The talks have stopped. We are going to meet with other people [for the role]."

But that was early Wednesday. Later that same day, negotiations resumed and Lohan is now officially on board. She was originally set to play Victoria Gotti, but will now star as John Gotti Jr's wife Kim. "I'm really excited to be back on set and clear up all the misinterpretations about me and show this is what I love to do," said Lohan.

Lohan shouldn't be too excited about getting the role. Kim Kardashian was also considered for it.

Source: THR



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Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin in Talks for "Gangster Squad"

Posted: April 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Warner Bros is in talks with Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin to star in the studio's upcoming "Gangster Squad," which is based on the LA Times 7-part series "Tales From the Gangster Squad."

The articles, written by Paul Lieberman, chronicle efforts by the Los Angeles Police Department to deal with increasing crime and corruption in 1940s Los Angeles by forming what was dubbed the Gangster Squad in an effort to keep East Coast organized crime figures from planting roots in the city.

Such directors as Ben Affleck (The Town), Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan), Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum), and Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) have been rumored to helm the picture. In the end, Warners chose Ruben Fleischer(Zombieland).

Source: Variety



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**Trailer for THE ART OF GETTING BY Starring Freddie Highmore and Emma Roberts; Plus 2 New Images **Susan Sarandon, David Arquette and Adam Brody in Talks for Rosanna Arquette’s HEMLOCK DRIVE **Trailer, Poster, and First Images from THE CHANGE-UP Starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman **Casting Call: Lindsay Lohan Drops out of GOTTI; Jacki Weaver Joins FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT; Four Join BETWEEN US UPDATED

Trailer for THE ART OF GETTING BY Starring Freddie Highmore and Emma Roberts; Plus 2 New Images

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 20th, 2011

Fox Searchlight has released the trailer for the coming-of-age drama The Art of Getting By (formerly titled Homework).  I caught the film at Sundance and kind of loathed the hell out of it, but maybe you like cloying movies with underdeveloped characters whining about how hard life is for white upper-class teenagers living in New York City.  If you enjoy movies like that, you will love The Art of Getting By.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer plus two new images from the film.  The Art of Getting By also stars Michael Angarano, Rita Wilson, and Blair Underwood.  The film opens in limited release on June 17th.

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Susan Sarandon, David Arquette and Adam Brody in Talks for Rosanna Arquette’s HEMLOCK DRIVE

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: April 20th, 2011

A trio of actors are now in negotiations to star in Rosanna Arquette’s next directorial effort. Susan Sarandon, David Arquette and Adam Brody are in talks to star in the dramedy Hemlock Drive. The Wrap reports that the film centers on an eccentric mother in Connecticut who learns she is dying and brings her three adult children back home for a weekend.

Sarandon is in talks to play the mother, while David Arquette is eyeing the role of a man who owns a nearby bar. Brody is negotiations for the part of Sarandon’s son. The script was written by Jennifer Carta and Mandy Steckelberg, and marks the narrative feature directorial debut of Rosanna Arquette, as she previously helmed the documentaries Searching for Debra Winger and All We Are Saying. Given the Terms of Endearment-esque nature of Hemlock Drive’s plot, it’s easy to see Arquette’s attraction to the project. Shooting begins this September in Louisiana.

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Red-Band Trailer, Poster, and First Images from THE CHANGE-UP Starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 20th, 2011

The first trailer for The Change-Up has gone online along with the poster and a couple of images. The film is a body-switching comedy like Freaky Friday except instead of kooky hijinks that bring a mother and daughter closer together, it’s a raunchy, foul-mouthed set of hijinks that centers on two estranged friends played by Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman.  Bateman is the uptight family man while Reynolds’ character is a man-child who dreams of making it big as a Hollywood actor even though he lives in Atlanta.  I got to visit the set earlier this year and I really liked what I saw, so hopefully the film lives up to my expectations.

Hit the jump to check out the red-band trailer, poster, and new images.  The film also stars Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, and Alan Arkin.  The Change-Up opens August 5th.

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Casting Call: Lindsay Lohan Drops out of GOTTI; Jacki Weaver Joins FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT; Four Join BETWEEN US UPDATED

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 20th, 2011

We have some assorted casting news for you this afternoon.  First up, Lindsay Lohan has dropped out of the role of Victoria Gotti in Gotti: Three Generations.  According to TMZ “money was an issue, but the various demands of her management team just got out of control.”  Apparently no one told Lohan’s management team that their client’s work was going straight-to-DVD and that a supporting role alongside John Travolta and Joe Pesci might be a worthwhile career boost.  The news of Lohan’s departure comes on the heels of director Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook) leaving the project earlier this week.

Hit the jump for casting news regarding Nicholas Stoller’s Five Year Engagement and an adaptation of the off-Broadway production Between Us.

[Update: THR now reports that Lohan will be appearing in Gotti, but not as Victoria. She'll now take on the role of John Gotti Jr.'s wife.]

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**Photos of Christian Bale on the Set of Zhang Yimou’s 13 FLOWERS OF NANJING **Sylvester Stallone Says He Will NOT Direct "The Expendables 2" **Jason Statham to Star in "Parker" Thriller **Jim Carrey's New "Mr. Popper's Penguins" Trailer **"Cloverfield" Helmer to Direct "The Passage" Vampire Film **Is James Franco's "The Stare" the Next "Black Swan"? **John Travolta's "Gotti" Biopic Loses Director

Photos of Christian Bale on the Set of Zhang Yimou’s 13 FLOWERS OF NANJING

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: April 18th, 2011

Principal photography on Zhang Yimou’s first multi-lingual film, 13 Flowers of Nanjing, began in January — tonight we have our first look at star Christian Bale in costume as “John.”  (Evocative, no?)  The film, based on the Yan Geling novel The 13 Women of Nanjing, centers on a group of refugees who find sanctuary in a church compound during the Sino-Japanese War: “The group, thrown together by the terrible chaos of war, risks their lives for the Church’s school children as they struggle to survive the violence and persecution brought on by the violent invasion of the city.”

Hit the jump to see the images and read more about 13 Flowers.

First, the official synopsis and production details:

13 Flowers of Nanjing is set in 1937 in Nanjing, China during Sino-Japanese War, where a few brave refugees find sanctuary in a Church compound.  The group, thrown together by the terrible chaos of war, risks their lives for the Church’s school children as they struggle to survive the violence and persecution brought on by the violent invasion of the city.  Through tremendous adversity, heroism presents itself among the least likely individuals as they bravely navigate their treacherous surroundings to try and save themselves and each other.  13 Flowers of Nanjing is a story of heroism and love: for those around you, for one’s family, and the love between an unlikely couple which fate brings together.  Christian Bale will play John, an American, trapped thousands of miles from home and seemingly, with nowhere to turn.

Produced by Zhang Weiping and Bill Kong, the film will incorporate both Chinese and English dialog into its narrative.  Zhang Yimou will be reuniting with Beijing New Pictures and Edko Films Limited for the project.  David Linde will executive produce. The team has also tapped Xiaoding Zhao as director of photography (House of Flying Daggers, Curse of the Golden Flower); renown special effects supervisor Joss Williams (Aliens, The Bourne Ultimatum, Munich); production designer Yohei Taneda (Kill Bill Vol. 1); composer Qigang Chen (Under The Hawthorn Tree); production and costume designer William Chang (In The Mood of Love, 2047) ; and costume designer Graciela Mazon (The Legend of Zorro, From Dusk Till Dawn).

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Sylvester Stallone Says He Will NOT Direct "The Expendables 2"

Posted: April 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




Back in March, LA Times learned that Sylvester Stallone may not return to direct "The Expendables" sequel, despite making plans to reprise his role in the film. Then earlier this month, Lionsgate denied the report and confirmed that Stallone will be back behind the camera.

And now, Deadline has heard directly from Stallone that he will NOT be directing the sequel. Instead, he is heavily involved in putting together a list of directors to helm the second installment.

At this point, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lundgren and Terry Crews are all set to return, but don't have deals in place. Stallone, meanwhile, is in talks with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis to expand their roles.

Source: Deadline





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Jason Statham to Star in "Parker" Thriller

Posted: April 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




Jason Statham is in negotiations to star in "Parker" thriller, to be directed by Taylor Hackford (Ray, The Devil's Advocate) from a script by John McLaughlin (Black Swan).

The film is based on the book series by Donald Westlake and revolves around a thief who, though at times is forced to be a killer, still lives by a code of honor that includes never stealing money from people who need it. His word is his bond, and if he is crossed he will strike back relentlessly.

"I don't want to get stuck in a genre," said Hackford about why he took the project. "What I like the most about this piece of material is that you can take a genre piece like this and turn it into a great movie."

"Parker" will be shopped at the Cannes Film Festival next month.

Source: Variety





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Thomas Jane in Sylvester Stallone's "Headshot"

Posted: April 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




It was recently reported that Sylvester Stallone has brought on director Walter Hill (48 Hrs, The Warriors) to direct his upcoming "Headshot" movie.

In it, Stallone's character teams with a young NYPD detective in a high-stakes investigation that leads from the back alleys of New Orleans all the way to Washington, DC. The unlikely duo, brought together by two vicious murders, take on all who stand in their way, and are willing to sacrifice everything to exact revenge.

AITH has now learned that Thomas Jane (The Mist, Punisher) has signed to play the NYPD detective. "He's a hitman, I'm a cop, and we're just opposite in every f*cking way, and we need each other to get this job done," said the actor. "And of course I'm like, 'As soon as this job's over, I'm going to take you to jail, you know, you're a killer.'"

Filming is set to begin next month in Louisiana and New York.

Source: AITH





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Jim Carrey's New "Mr. Popper's Penguins" Trailer

Posted: April 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




Today we have an international trailer for Jim Carrey's upcoming "Mr Popper's Penguins" comedy, which is directed by Mark Waters (Mean Girls) and is set to hit theaters on June 17th. Check out the trailer below.

Plot: Tom Popper (Carrey) is a New York real estate developer who tears down beloved landmarks and erects skyscrapers in their place. His one-track mind leaves him estranged from his family, including his wife (Carla Gugino), who has divorced him and moved on to a new relationship.

And for years Popper has been out of contact with his "kooky" father, who leaves him with an unusual inheritance: a penguin. The bewildered Popper registers a complaint which is met with the arrival of another five birds.

The penguins manage to crack Mr. Popper's cold exterior, and soon he's cranking up the air conditioning in his stylish apartment, rolling up the rugs and piling on extra layers of clothes to make his new guests more comfortable.





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"Cloverfield" Helmer to Direct "The Passage" Vampire Film

Posted: April 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




We recently reported that Matt Reeves (Let Me In, Cloverfield) had signed on to direct a remake of John Carpenter's "They Live," based on Ray Nelson's short story "8 O'Clock in the Morning."

And now comes word that he will also direct "The Passage," based on the best-selling Justin Cronin novel and about an experiment that goes awry and creates a swarm of bloodthirsty vampires that brings the world to the brink of extinction.

In "The Passage," a group of terminally ill cancer patients get healthy after being subjected to the bites of bats in South America. Naturally, the government see this as a cure for the disease and starts experimenting. They end up with a legion of nearly indestructible, telepathic vampire masters that begin infecting the populace.

The tone is similar to "28 Days Later" and is very different from "Let Me In," Reeves' last film which was also about vampires.

Source: Deadline





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Is James Franco's "The Stare" the Next "Black Swan"?

Posted: April 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




James Franco and Winona Ryder have signed on for "The Stare," a drama to be directed by Jay Anania that sounds very similar to Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan," which Ryder also starred in. The film will begin shooting on May 6th in New York.

"The Stare" revolves around a playwright (Ryder) who finds her mind beginning to warp as she struggles to launch her next production. She's plagued by dreams and visions of being watched, but can't decide if she's at the center of a manipulative plot or simply losing her grip on reality. Franco plays one of the performers in the playwright's production.

Franco has previously worked with Anania last year in "Shadows and Lies," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Source: Deadline





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John Travolta's "Gotti" Biopic Loses Director

Posted: April 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




During a recent press conference for "Gotti: Three Generations," John Travolta, Lindsay Lohan and director Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook, John Q) showed up along with the Gotti family to talk about their upcoming film.

Now comes word that Cassavetes has dropped out due to a scheduling conflict. Producers are now seeking a new director and remain on track to go into production in New York in the fall.

John Gotti Jr. was the flamboyant head of the Gambino crime family who spent the last decade of his life in prison. In his last visit to his father, the son said he was ending his life of crime and getting out of the family business.






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