***2 Clips from THE HANGOVER PART 2 ***First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in THE HUNGER GAMES ***Full Synopsis Revealed for Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS: Jonny Lee Miller Joins Cast ***Maggie Gyllenhaal to Star in VOICE FROM THE STONE; 50 Cent Joins ODD THOMAS

2 Clips from THE HANGOVER PART 2

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub   Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 1:44 pm

Warner Bros. has released two clips from director Todd Phillips The Hangover Part 2.  The first clip shows Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms waking up in a hotel room. The second clip shows the guys in a car chase in Bangkok with Mr Chow (Ken Jeong) and a monkey.  Check out the footage after the jump.
http://collider.com/the-hangover-2-movie-clips/91571/

First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in THE HUNGER GAMES

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 12:35 pm

When Jennifer Lawrence was cast as protagonist Katniss Everdeen in Gary Ross’ adaptation of The Hunger Games, there were seriously people who complained that Lawrence was a blonde while in the book Katniss is a brunette.  These poor souls never heard of a hair dye so they’ll be pleased to know that this magical new invention has been used to turn Lawrence’s hair the proper color.  The new issue of Entertainment Weekly features Lawrence in her full Katniss get-up complete with bow, arrow, and golden pin that’s featured on the cover of the book.  Speaking of the book, I just downloaded it to my Kindle and plan to read it in the very near future.  If I don’t like it, I’m blaming all of the fans.
Hit the jump to check out the full image of Lawrence as Katniss.  The film also stars Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley, and Woody Harrelson.  The Hunger Games opens March 23, 2012.
http://collider.com/hunger-games-movie-image-jennifer-lawrence-katniss/91557/

Full Synopsis Revealed for Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS: Jonny Lee Miller Joins Cast

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Warner Bros. has announced that principal photography has begun on Tim Burton’s adaptation of the cult classic TV series  Dark Shadows.  While I’ve always found announcements about the start of production to be slightly baffling (Movie studio is making movies!  Will wonders never cease?!), they sometimes contain useful information.  In the case of this Dark Shadows announcement, there are two newsworthy items.  First up, Jonny Lee Miller (Dexter) has joined the cast which features Johnny Depp (of course), Helena Bonham Carter (again, of course), Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloe Moretz, Gulliver McGrath, Bella Heathcote, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Secondly, Warner Bros. has also released the full synopsis which not only provides plot details (but nothing spoilery) but also details the relationship between all of the characters.  Hit the jump to check out the press release, which includes the synopsis.  Dark Shadows is set to open May 11, 2012.
http://collider.com/dark-shadows-synopsis-jonny-lee-miller/91542/

Maggie Gyllenhaal to Star in VOICE FROM THE STONE; 50 Cent Joins ODD THOMAS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 11:05 am

As Cannes roles on, more deals are being made, and that means there’s new casting new announce.  First up, Variety reports that Maggie Gyllenhaal will star in the supernatural thriller Voice from the Stone.  Directed by Eric Howell and based off the Italian novel, Le Voce Della Pietra, the story has Gyllenhaal playing “a nurse drawn to the aid of a young boy who is haunted by malevolent forces within the walls of an old house in the Italian countryside. As she develops a relationship with the father of the boy, she also becomes haunted by the same evil presence and must fight to save herself and the boy.”  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Don’t help haunted children.  Gyllenhaal is currently filming the drama Still I Rise with Viola Davis and she’s attached to star in Hysteria opposite Hugh Dancy, and a biopic of musician Bill Monroe.
Hit the jump for awful casting news regarding Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

http://collider.com/maggie-gyllenhaal-voice-from-the-stone-50-cent-odd-thomas/91533/

**Casting Call: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Joins ODD THOMAS; Michael B. Jordan and Alex Russell Tapped as Leads in CHRONICLE **This Must Be the Place Outtakes Featuring Sean Penn **Jack the Giant Killer Photos of Ewan McGregor and Eddie Marsen

Casting Call: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Joins ODD THOMAS; Michael B. Jordan and Alex Russell Tapped as Leads in CHRONICLE

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 15th, 2011

We’ve got a couple of casting stories for you this evening. First up, the cast for Stephen Sommers’ adapatation of the Dean Koontz novel Odd Thomas continues to fill out, with Undercovers star Gugu Mbatha-Raw being the latest actor to join the film. Odd Thomas stars Anton Yelchin as the eponymous character who is able to see and partially communicate with the dead. Addison Timlin is poised to play his girlfriend, and Variety reports that Mbatha-Raw will play her best friend. The cast now includes Nico Tortorella and Patton Oswalt, with Willem Dafoe in talks to play the local police chief.

Additionally, Michael B. Jordan (TV’s Friday Night Lights) and Alex Russell have been tapped as the leads in Fox’s supernatural drama alongside Dane DeHaan. Variety reports that plot details are under wraps, but the story apparently centers on “three Portland teens after they develop powers from exposure to a mysterious substance.” Josh Trank (The Kill Point) will make his feature directorial debut on the project, from a script by Max Landis. Chronicle is slated for a February 3, 2012 release.

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Ryan Gosling in Talks for "The Lone Ranger" with Johnny Depp

Posted: April 15th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Johnny Depp has been attached to star as Native American sidekick Tonto in Disney's "The Lone Ranger" film for quite some time. There have been talks that George Clooney may play the lead role, but now comes word that Ryan Gosling (Blue Valentine) is in talks.

The Wrap says Gosling may not be able to take the role because the actor has recently signed on for the "Logan's Run" remake, which begins shooting this fall.

"The Lone Ranger" is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) from a screenplay by Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road). The film is scheduled to appear in theaters in 2014.

Source: The Wrap



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Lone Ranger Eyes Ryan Gosling

Apr 15, 2011 by B. Alan Orange

Ryan Gosling to take on the Lone Ranger?

Walt Disney Pictures is currently in talks with Ryan Gosling to co-star in their upcoming reboot Lone Ranger. The actor will appear opposite Johnny Depp, whose Tonto will actually be the lead, if he decides to take the part.

Ryan Gosling has already signed onto appear in Logan's Run, which may keep him from accepting the role of John Reid, aka the Lone Ranger. Logan's Run is scheduled to shoot in the fall, but it isn't quite clear when Lone Ranger will begin production. Johnny Depp is first shooting Dark Shadows, which is ramping up at this very moment.

Walt Disney's Lone Ranger will be told through the point-of-view of Tonto, while the masked man himself will become more of a sidekick. Timothy Olyphant and George Clooney have also been mentioned for this role.

Lone Ranger is in development and stars Johnny Depp. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski.

Sources: The Wrap

 

http://www.movieweb.com/news/lone-ranger-eyes-ryan-gosling

 

This Must Be the Place Outtakes Featuring Sean Penn

Apr 15, 2011 by B. Alan Orange

Paolo Sorrentino directs Sean Penn, Frances McDormand, and Robert De Niro in This Must Be the Place, a lyrical road trip drama that follows a former Goth rocker as he searches America for the Nazi who killed his estranged father. We have a reel of outtakes from the film, along with a new photo of Sean Penn in his rocker outfit, both of which you can check out below.

This Must Be the Place comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Frances McDormand, Tom Archdeacon. The film is directed by Paolo Sorrentino. http://www.movieweb.com/news/this-must-be-the-place-outtakes-featuring-sean-penn

 

 

 

 

Jack the Giant Killer Photos of Ewan McGregor and Eddie Marsen

The first images of Ewan McGreger and co-star Eddie Marsen on set in the British countryside for Jack the Giant Killer. Take a look.

In the film, which is an adult look at the Jack and the Beanstalk legend, centers on when a princess is kidnapped, a long-standing peace between men and giants becomes threatened, and a young farmer is given an opportunity to lead a dangerous expedition to the giant kingdom to rescue her.

Jack the Giant Killer comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy, John Kassir, Ewan McGregor. The film is directed by Bryan Singer.

Sources: Daily Mail  http://www.movieweb.com/news/jack-the-giant-killer-photos-of-ewan-mcgregor-and-eddie-marsen

**6 Character Posters for THE HANGOVER PART 2 **Jeremy Irvine and Helena Bonham Carter May Star in Mike Newell’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS **DreamWorks Begins Development on REAL STEEL 2 **Patton Oswalt Joins ODD THOMAS

Jeremy Irvine and Helena Bonham Carter May Star in Mike Newell’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 14th, 2011

In February, we reported that director Mike Newell (Prince of Persia) had signed on to direct a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.  Today, Showblitz reports that Jeremy Irvine and Helena Bonham Carter are in talks to play Pip and Miss Havisham, respectively.  The role of Pip could be another huge opportunity for Irvine who is making his feature debut in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming drama War Horse.

For those unfamiliar with the novel, Great Expectations is about a poor orphan who is tormented by the manipulations of Miss Havisham’s niece Estella before being elevated to the upper class by an anonymous benefactor.  Filming on Great Expectations is slated to begin in fall for a 2012 release, which will mark Dickens’ bicentennial.Hit the jump for a full synopsis of Great Expectations.

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6 Character Posters for THE HANGOVER PART 2

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 14th, 2011

Warner Bros. has released six character posters for director Todd Phillip’s The Hangover Part II.  If you remember the character posters from the first Hangover movie, these are going to look very familiar.  Saying that, if you ran a marketing campaign and your movie was the highest grossing R Rated film in history, I’d probably run the same campaign as well.  After all, I wouldn’t want to be the one to fuck it up.

While all the posters are good, the monkey poster that says “we love to party” is definitely the best.  It reminds me of the chicken and tiger posters from the first movie.  This is a good thing.  Hit the jump for the posters, click here for the trailer, and here’s all our Hangover coverage.  The Hangover Part II gets released May 26.

................ more poster here; http://collider.com/the-hangover-part-2-posters/86034/

DreamWorks Begins Development on REAL STEEL 2

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: April 14th, 2011

Shawn Levy’s Real Steel doesn’t even hit theaters until October 7th, but DreamWorks is happy enough with what they’ve seen to begin development on a sequel.  For those unfamiliar with the movie, Real Steel is being billed as Rocky-meets-Transformers (although I prefer calling it Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots the Movie) and takes place in a future where robot boxing has replaced human boxing.  Hugh Jackman plays a former boxer who becomes a promoter and bonds with his estranged teenage son as they attempt to have their robot win the title.  While I’m wary of Levy (his past credits include the Night at the Museum movies and The Pink Panther remake), Steve was impressed by what he saw when he visited the editing bay.

Deadline reports that original screenwriter John Gatins has been hired to write the sequel and that DreamWorks plans to make new deals with Jackman and Levy.  Hit the jump to check out the teaser trailer for Real Steel.  The film also stars Evangeline Lilly, Hope Davis, Kevin Durand, Dakota Goyo, and Anthony Mackie.

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Patton Oswalt Joins ODD THOMAS

by Matt Goldberg  Posted: April 14th, 2011

Stephen Sommers’ Odd Thomas continues to round up an impressive cast despite being based on a Dean Koontz novel.  The film stars Anton Yelchin the eponymous character who is able to see and partially communicate with the dead.  In addition to rising stars Addison Timlin (Californication) and Nico Tortorella (Scream 4), Willem Dafoe is in talks to join and now Variety reports that Patton Oswalt “will play Oswald “Ozzie” P. Boone, an eccentric artist who designs sculptures, including a steel pendant that the titular clairvoyant hero wears around his neck.”  Production on Odd Thomas is slated to begin next month in New Mexico.

Oswalt will be seen in theaters later this year in Jason Reitman’s Young Adult and the comedy A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas.  He’s also recording a new CD/DVD/Showtime special on May 14th in Seattle.  Hit the jump for a synopsis of Odd Thomas.

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**First Trailer for LOVE WEDDING MARRIAGE Starring Mandy Moore and Kellan Lutz **Bradley Cooper in Early Negotiations to Star in THE CROW Remake **Casting Call: Kevin Durand Joins COSMOPOLIS; Nico Tortorella in Talks for Villain Role in ODD THOMAS **Michael Mann and Paul Haggis Team Up for GOLD

Bradley Cooper in Early Negotiations to Star in THE CROW Remake

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 12th, 2011

Well that was fast. Just a week ago 28 Weeks Later director/co-writer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo was tapped to helm the remake of The Crow for Relativity Media, and now Bradley Cooper is in talks to star. Heat Vision reports that Cooper met with the Spanish director in Spain recently and the two “shared a vision for the character and the film.” This flick is a “re-invention” of the 1994 film based on the James O’Barr comic which tells the story of a rock star who is murdered trying to rescue his fiancée by thugs, only to be resurrected in order to seek revenge.

Production on the film is slated to begin this fall. No screenwriter is mentioned in the report, but it’s assumed that Fresnadillo will be doing at least some script work on the film given his writing background. Cooper has been pulling off the “leading man” thing lately, and was a staple on most recent comic-book movie shortlists (he auditioned for Green Lantern). It looks like the actor may finally have his turn.

http://collider.com/bradley-cooper-the-crow/85642/

Casting Call: Kevin Durand Joins COSMOPOLIS; Nico Tortorella in Talks for Villain Role in ODD THOMAS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 12th, 2011

We’ve got a couple of casting stories for you this evening. First up, Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) has joined the cast of David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis. The film stars Robert Pattinson as a newlywed billionaire who loses his his entire fortune (not to mention his blushing new bride) over the course of one really bad day. Variety reports that Durand will play Pattinson’s chief security officer. The cast now includes Pattinson, Jay Baruchel, Samantha Morton, Juliette Binoche, Paul Giamatti, Mathieu Amalric and Sarah Gadon.

Next up, Scream 4 star Nico Tortorella is in talks to join Stephen Sommers’ (The Mummy) adaptation of Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas as the villain. The story centers on a short-order cook who can commune with the dead. Anton Yelchin is set to play the protagonist, with Willem Dafoe poised to play the local police chief who is in on the cook’s secret. Heat Vision reports that Tortorella would play an officer under Dafoe’s character who is secretly “a member of a Satanic cult bent on destroying the town.” Addison Timlin is poised to play Yelchin’s girlfriend. Hit the jump for a synopsis of the book.

http://collider.com/kevin-durand-cosmopolis-nico-tortorella-odd-thomas/85662/

Michael Mann and Paul Haggis Team Up for GOLD

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 12th, 2011

Director Michael Mann is eyeing Gold as his next directing vehicle with Paul Haggis onboard as a producing partner. Said to be in the vein of Treasure of the Sierra Madre, the contemporary thriller centers on a search for, naturally, gold. Written on spec by Patrick Massett and John Zinman (TV’s Friday Night Lights), Heat Vision reports that Haggis was initially looking towards directing the film himself before deciding his plate was too full. He then brought the script to Mann, who took quite a liking to it.

Mann and Haggis will produce the film alongside Michael Nozik, with Mann looking at it as a possible directing vehicle. The three plan on developing the package before going out to studios. While no actors are attached as of yet, Mann sent the script to Leonardo DiCaprio. Mann himself has quite a few projects on the horizon as well, including an adaptation of the Bernard Cornwell novel Agincourt which centers on the 15^th century battle between the English and the French.

http://collider.com/michael-mann-paul-haggis-gold/85668/

First Trailer for LOVE WEDDING MARRIAGE Starring Mandy Moore and Kellan Lutz

by Brendan Bettinger   Posted: April 12th, 2011

IFC Films has debuted the trailer for Love, Wedding, Marriage, the directorial debut of Dermot Mulroney.  Mandy Moore stars as Ava, a newlywed marriage counselor who learns her parents (James Brolin and Jane Seymour) are getting divorced: “Ava sets out on a dangerous path to save her parents’ marriage at the expense of her own, manipulating loved ones to achieve her objectives.”  Twilight hunk Kellan Lutz plays Moore’s husband.  Jessica Szohr plays her sister.

Love, Wedding, Marriage premieres on demand May 1, followed by a limited release on June 3.

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**SOCIAL NETWORK Actor Josh Pence Joins THE DARK KNIGHT RISES **Casting Call: Tobey Maguire Joins Ang Lee’s LIFE OF PI; Willem Dafoe in Talks for Stephen Sommers’ ODD THOMAS **Jessica Biel Close to Grabbing One of the Lead Female Roles in TOTAL RECALL Remake **Another New Clip From THOR **Nick Cassavetes Replaces Liam Neeson in THE HANGOVER PART II Cameo

SOCIAL NETWORK Actor Josh Pence Joins THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 8th, 2011

With production on Christopher Nolan’s unbelievably anticipated The Dark Knight Rises getting ready to begin production soon, the director is filling out the rest of his cast. The latest actor to join the project is The Social Network actor Josh Pence. Heat Vision reports that the actor will take on the role of a young Ra’s Al Ghul in a flashback. Liam Neeson portrayed Al Ghul in Batman Begins, and this casting confirms reports that Nolan really is tying his trilogy together with this last installment in his Batman franchise. There are also rumors that Ra’s daughter, Talia Al Ghul will appear in The Dark Knight Rises (Marion Cotillard, perhaps?)

Now, you may not remember seeing Pence’s face in The Social Network, but that’s because you never did. Pence played opposite Armie Hammer as one half of the Winklevoss twins, but his face was digitally replaced with Hammer’s to accurately reflect the two as identical twins. The Dark Knight Rises now stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Juno Temple. The film hits theaters July 20^th, 2012.

http://collider.com/josh-pence-dark-knight-rises/85122/

Casting Call: Tobey Maguire Joins Ang Lee’s LIFE OF PI; Willem Dafoe in Talks for Stephen Sommers’ ODD THOMAS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 8th, 2011

We’ve got a couple of casting stories for you today, both involving adaptations of books. First up, Variety reports that Tobey Maguire is re-teaming with director Ang Lee for his adaptation of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi. The story centers on a boy named Pi who gets stranded for 227 days with a tiger. Maguire will play the man who interviews the adult Pi about his experience. The cast for the 3D film now includes newcomer Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan (In Treatment), Adil Hussain (Calendar Girls), and Gerard Depardieu. The film is slated for a December 14^th, 2012 release.

Additionally, Willem Dafoe is in talks to join director Stephen Sommers’ (The Mummy) adaptation of the Dean Koontz supernatural thriller Odd Thomas. The film centers on a short-order cook who can commune with the dead. Heat Vision reports that Dafoe is in talks to play a local police chief. Anton Yelchin and Addison Timlin are poised to star in the film. Shooting is set to start in New Mexico later this spring. Hit the jump for a synopsis of both Life of Pi and Odd Thomas.

http://collider.com/tobey-maguire-life-of-pi-willem-dafoe-odd-thomas/85126/

Jessica Biel Close to Grabbing One of the Lead Female Roles in TOTAL RECALL Remake

by Adam Chitwood  Posted: April 8th, 2011

Len Wiseman’s (Live Free or Die Hard) remake of Total Recall may be close to casting one of the two lead female roles. Variety reports that Jessica Biel is circling one of the roles opposite Colin Farrell in the remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger starred sci-fi film. The two roles in the original, Lori and Melina, were played by Sharon Stone and Rachel Ticotin respectively. Apparently early word was that Biel was going after Melina, but the trade says that there’s a chance she’s going after the other character. Other actresses reading for the roles include Eva Mendes, Diane Kruger and Kate Bosworth.

Bryan Cranston is set to play the villain in the remake. When producer Neil Moritz sat down with Steve a while ago, he stated that this film is closer to Philip K. Dick’s book than the 1990 film was, and in the remake they won’t be going to space (which is kind of confusing, given that a major plot point involves Mars). Further plot details are scarce, and at this point we don’t even know what villain Cranston is portraying. Nevertheless, the addition of Cranston to the cast automatically puts this in my “must-see” category. Total Recall hits theaters August 3rd 2012.

http://collider.com/jessica-biel-close-to-grabbing-one-of-the-lead-female-roles-in-total-recall-remake/85132/

Another New Clip From THOR

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 8th, 2011

Yesterday, Marvel released a clip from Thor giving us a very brief glimpse at Hawkeye. Today, another clip has been released. This one’s a bit lighter, and features Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings and Stellan Skarsgard vising Thor at the hospital. Hit the jump to check out the clip for yourself. Thor hits theaters in 3D on May 6^th.  http://collider.com/thor-movie-clip-hospital/85136/

Nick Cassavetes Replaces Liam Neeson in THE HANGOVER PART II Cameo

by Nicole Pedersen    Posted: April 9th, 2011

With just weeks to go before the release of The Hangover Part II, director Todd Phillips has announced that Liam Neeson’s cameo performance as a Bangkok tattoo artist has been cut from the film.  Back in October Neeson was called in to replace Mel Gibson, whose appearance in the sequel “did not have the full support” of the Hangover cast and crew.  Details on who will replace Neeson are after the jump.

http://collider.com/nick-cassavetes-liam-neeson-the-hangover-2/85164/

**Another Wyatt Earp Film in the Works **Tim Robbins May Join Dean Koontz Adaptation Odd Thomas **The Dark Knight Rises Shoots in Pittsburgh This Summer

Another Wyatt Earp Film in the Works
Posted: April 5th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


About a month ago, it was reported that Val Kilmer is starring in a Western called "The First Ride of Wyatt Earp," which is currently filming in California and revolves around an elderly Earp sitting down with a reporter to reflect on the ride that made him a legend.


Now comes word that another Wyatt Earp project is now in the works. The new one is called "wild Guns," which is a Warner Bros picture centering on Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday attempting to free Sitting Bull's kidnapped daughter from a shaman.


Warners just confirmed that it acquired the script for the film from writer TS Nowlin, who also recently sold "Columbus" that McG (Terminator Salvation) is attached to helm.


Source: Variety




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Tim Robbins May Join Dean Koontz Adaptation Odd Thomas
published: 2011-04-05 18:11:44 Author: Mack Rawden
With Charlie Bartlett star Anton Yelchin and Phil Collins’ suddenly popular daughter Lily already on board for the Dean Koontz adaptation Odd Thomas, the project is hardly lacking in name recognition, but it may be about to pick up some serious artistic credibility as well. Academy Award winner Tim Robbins hasn’t committed yet, but he’s reportedly very interested in the project. A deal could be closed shortly.


The novel and its subsequent sequels follow a short order cook named Odd who sees and regularly communicates with the dead. Along with his partner Stormy, he uses this otherworldly link to solve murders, prevent disasters and hang out with Elvis and other deceased celebrities. I’d probably do the same thing. According to Bloody Disgusting, there’s no word on who Robbins might play, but Yelchin will tackle the lead and Collins his sidekick.


Horror films run the gamut between almost intentionally bad to brilliant. Much of it depends on the screenplay, but the importance of the cast cannot be downplayed. The better the cast, the bigger the budget, the more likely a director will be hired who will treat the subject matter with respect. Mummy director Stephen Summers has already been tapped to helm Odd Thomas. He was in charge of Van Helsing; so, he’s already got a bit of experience with creatures that go bump in the night. Let’s hope this hits theaters with more than just a shriek.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Tim-Robbins-May-Join-Dean-Koontz-Adaptation-Odd-Thomas-24056.html




The Dark Knight Rises Shoots in Pittsburgh This Summer


The Dark Knight Rises to shoot in PittsburghDirector Christopher Nolan confirmed earlier today that The Dark Knight Rises will be filmed in Pittsburgh sometime this summer. Here's what Christopher Nolan had to say about the Pennsylvania city in a statement, which also confirmed this will be his last Batman movie as a director.




"Pittsburgh is a beautiful city. We have been able to find everything we were looking for here, and I am excited to spend the summer in Pittsburgh with our final installment of Batman."




Dawn Keezer, the director of the Pittsburgh Film Office, revealed the sequel will shoot in downtown Pittsburgh and adjacent areas for four to six weeks, although it isn't clear when production will start in Pittsburgh. Dawn Keezer also said that the director was lured to the city by its architecture.




"They're still nailing down actual locations but what they really fell in love with was the diversity of architecture and the gorgeous buildings that we still have in Downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas."




The Dark Knight Rises production will be a global affair, with shooting already slated to take place in the United Kingdom, Los Angeles, Bucharest, and Detroit. We reported last week that The Dark Knight Rises will be the last Batman movie directed by Christopher Nolan. Warner Bros. plans to reboot the franchise after The Dark Knight Rises, although Christopher Nolan will remain on board as a producer.


The Dark Knight Rises comes to theaters July 20th, 2012 and stars Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.




Sources: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-dark-knight-rises-shoots-in-pittsburgh-this-summer

**Casting Call: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Judy Greer Join PLAYING THE FIELD; Mae Whitman Signs on to THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER **Addison Timlin in Talks to Star Opposite Anton Yelchin in ODD THOMAS **Meg Ryan Will Make Her Feature Directing Debut with INTO THE BEAUTIFUL

Casting Call: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Judy Greer Join PLAYING THE FIELD; Mae Whitman Signs on to THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 5th, 2011

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Judy Greer have joined Gerard Butler in Gabriele Muccino’s Playing the Field.  The comedy centers on a former soccer star (Butler) who decides to coach his son’s little league soccer team, but ends up becoming the object of attraction for the town’s local women.  24 Frames reports that Zeta-Jones will play a vixen newscaster while Greer will play a hot-and-bothered housewife.  The cast also includes Uma Thurman as another wife who’s attracted to Butler’s character, Dennis Quaid as Thurman’s husband, and Jessica Biel as Butler’s estranged wife.  Additionally, The Kids Are All Right co-writer Stuart Blumberg recently came on to write a new draft of Rob Fox’s script.  Filming on Playing the Field began shooting this week.

Hit the jump for casting news on the coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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Addison Timlin in Talks to Star Opposite Anton Yelchin in ODD THOMAS

by Brendan Bettinger   Posted: April 5th, 2011

Lily Collins was poised to land the female lead in the feature adaptation of Dean Koontz novel Odd Thomas.  In the days since the report, with the upcoming shoot of The Mortal Instruments to still fresh on her mind, Collins was cast as Snow White in The Brothers Grimm: Snow White. And so director Stephen Sommers (G.I. Joe) must look elsewhere for his Stormy Llewellyn.

Variety reports that Addison Timlin (Californication) has emerged from a shortlist that also includes Emma Roberts, Kat Dennings, and Portia Doubleday in addition to Collins.  Stormy is the girlfriend of the titular Thomas (Anton Yelchin), “a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities who encounters a mysterious man with a link to dark, threatening forces.”  The story is set in a California desert town; Odd Thomas will shoot in Santa Fe, New Mexico with a May 2 start date.  Read the book synopsis after the jump. http://collider.com/addison-timlin-odd-thomas/84489/

Meg Ryan Will Make Her Feature Directing Debut with INTO THE BEAUTIFUL

by Brendan Bettinger        Posted: April 5th, 2011

Meg Ryan will make her feature directorial debut with the comedy-drama Into the Beautiful.  The script by Anne Meredith (Cavedweller) is described as “a contemporary Big Chill with longtime friends reconnecting.”  At the sound of that logline, I thought a star studded cast of Ryan and famous friends (Tom Hanks!) might be in store.  At this time, however, there are no plans to include Ryan in the cast.

Producer Wendy Finerman (P.S. I Love You) told Variety: “I’m often drawn to pictures that make you laugh and cry.  I think this is the perfect project for Meg to bring to life. She’s poignant and funny and heartfelt.”  Natalie Marciano and Lisa Zupan will also produce.  Into the Beautiful is scheduled to begin shooting this September in New York.  Ryan will next appear on screen in Lives of the Saints.

http://collider.com/meg-ryan-into-the-beautiful/84574/

**Lily Collins Poised to Star Opposite Anton Yelchin in ODD THOMAS **Zack Snyder Says "300" Sequel Script is Finished **Tom Hooper Will Direct The Les Miserables Movie Musical **Paul Giamatti Signs On And Amy Adams Being Courted For A Role In Rock Of Ages

Lily Collins Poised to Star Opposite Anton Yelchin in ODD THOMAS

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: March 24th, 2011

Lily Collins (The Blind Side) is the frontrunner to play Stormy Llewellyn in a feature adaptation of the Dean Koontz novel Odd Thomas.  Variety reports that Collins has emerged from a shortlist for the role that also included Emma Roberts, Kat Dennings, Portia Doubleday, and Addison Timlin.  Anton Yelchin (Star Trek) stars as Thomas, “a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities who encounters a mysterious man with a link to dark, threatening forces.”  The story is set in a California desert town; Odd Thomas will shoot in Santa Fe, New Mexico in May under the direction of Stephen Sommers (G.I. Joe).

Read the book synopsis after the jump.

http://collider.com/lily-collins-odd-thomas/82436/

Zack Snyder Says "300" Sequel Script is Finished

Posted: March 25th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

We've been hearing that Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300) would direct a sequel to "300" if Frank Miller ever penned a sequel to the original graphic novel. Miller did exactly that, and Snyder kept his word by getting to work on the script.

But then Snyder was hired to direct the upcoming "Superman" reboot and has found himself incredibly busy. MTV just caught up with him and asked for an updated on the "300" sequel, called "Xerxes."

"['300' co-writer Kurt Johnstadt] and I have finished the script," he confirmed. "We have a script and it would be cool to make it." When asked if he'll direct it, Snyder replied: "We'll see. If I have time."

Source: MTV

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Tom Hooper Will Direct The Les Miserables Movie Musical

published: 2011-03-24 20:06:57 Author: Katey Rich
Tom Hooper dutifully spent nearly six months promoting The King's Speech, turning the film from a festival darling into a Best Picture winner, and nabbing his own Best Director trophy in the process. Since February's Oscar ceremony Hooper has been keeping quiet and weighing his next move-- he wasn't attached to any new film before The King's Speech was released, but according to Deadline he may have finally figured out what he wants to do next.

As rumored back in February, around the same time he turned down the job of directing Iron Man 3, Hooper is making a deal at Universal to direct Les Miserables, an adaptation of the gigantic Broadway musical based on Victor Hugo's novel. There's no promise that it will definitely be his next film, but with production aiming to start before the year is over and a huge amount of pre-production required for a film this large, it kind of seems like the only choice.

The 1998 movie Les Miserables was only a take on the original Hugo story, which would make Hooper's film the first movie adaptation of the musical that's been running seemingly continuously worldwide since it opened in 1985. The epic story revolves around the French Revolution, focusing on the convict Jean Valjean-- arrested for stealing a loaf of bread-- and the dogged inspector, Javert, who wants him brought back to jail after breaking parole. Full of rousing speeches, plaintive ballads-- "On My Own," "Castle on a Cloud"-- and a showstopper attack on the Bastille, it's classic 1980s Broadway cheese, and yet, a story so large it kind of demands to be seen on the big screen.

Hooper has only two films behind him, the earlier one being The Damned United, and has no serious professional background in musical theater. But hey, the guy has an Oscar speaking to his talents, and nobody ever wants to invest in giant musicals anymore. If this is the next gamble Universal wants to take on an artist, I'll be happily singing along in the audience when it hits theaters.  http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Tom-Hooper-Will-Direct-The-Les-Miserables-Movie-Musical-23857.html

Paul Giamatti Signs On And Amy Adams Being Courted For A Role In Rock Of Ages

published: 2011-03-24 15:00:32 Author: Eric Eisenberg
After the news came out yesterday that Warner Bros. would be releasing the Broadway musical adaptation of Rock of Ages onJune 1, 2012, director Adam Shankman sent out a Tweet saying, "I just heard the news: #rockofagesmovie is being released June 1, 2012. I guess I better start making it soon... Rehearsals start in 2 weeks." That could explain why two new bits of casting news just came up.

Deadline reports (in separate stories) is reporting that Paul Giamatti will be joining the cast and Amy Adams is being courted for a part in Rock of Ages. Giamatti will play the manager of Arsenal, the band led by Stacee Jax, who is being played by Tom Cruise; while Adams is being considered for the part that was offered to Anne Hathaway last month (who will be unavailable due to the fact that she will be playing with Batman in The Dark Knight Rises). Should the actress choose to accept the part, she will play a journalist who ends up sleeping with Jax.

While I'm not exactly what you'd call a "musical kind of guy," I must say that I am impressed by the names being put together so far. In addition to the above, Mary J. Blige, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, and Julianne Hough have all been locked in and it's hard for me to be too upset about a soundtrack that includes Twisted Sister, Journey and Pat Benatar. You have to wonder who will pop up next.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Paul-Giamatti-Signs-On-And-Amy-Adams-Being-Courted-For-A-Role-In-Rock-Of-Ages-23852.html

*First Look at Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher **Anton Yelchin to Star in ODD THOMAS ***Dakota Fanning Signs on for GIRLS NIGHT OUT ****SEX AND THE CITY Prequel in the Works? Blake Lively to Play Young Carrie Bradshaw?

Anton Yelchin to Star in ODD THOMAS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 8th, 2011

Anton Yelchin is set to star in the adaptation of Dean Koontz’ Odd Thomas.  Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy), the book centers “Odd Thomas”, a young man who is able to see and partially communicate with the dead.  Thomas can speak to the ghosts but they can’t speak to him.  There have been four Odd Thomas books since 2003 plus a graphic novel prequel.  Bloody Disgusting doesn’t specify if Sommers’ adaptation will pull from all the novels or only from the first book.

Hit the jump for a synopsis of Odd Thomas.  Yelchin will next be seen in Jodie Foster’s The Beaver and in Craig Gillespie’s 3D remake of Fright Night.

.... more; http://collider.com/anton-yelchin-odd-thomas/75130/

First Look at Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 8th, 2011

Back in June, we reported that Meryl Streep had signed on to play influential and controversial British Primer Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.  We now have the first image of Streep as Thatcher and if you want to feel a cold chill run up your spine, I highly recommend checking it out.  The film, directed by Phyllida Law (Mamma Mia!), is set just before Thatcher took her country to war in the Falklands.  The Iron Lady also stars Jim Broadbent as Thatcher’s husband Denis, Anthony Head as her longest-serving cabinet member Geoffrey Howe, Richard E. Grant as conservative politician Michael Heseltine, and Roger Allam has political strategist Gordon Reece.

Hit the jump to check out the image.  The Iron Lady is due out later this year.

............ more; http://collider.com/meryl-streep-the-iron-lady-image/75135/

Dakota Fanning Signs on for GIRLS NIGHT OUT

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 8th, 2011

Dakota Fanning has signed on to Girls Night Out.  The charming premise has Fanning playing the teenaged British Princess Margaret and going out on the town with her sister (and current Queen) Elizabeth on V.E. Day in 1945.  THR reports that Michael Hoffman (The Last Station) will direct after he finishes up work on the remake of Gambit starring Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz.  Trevor De Silva penned the script.

I’ve become a fan of Fanning now that she’s grown out of her precocious-child phase and into a mature actor.  Last October, Fanning was in talks to star in the drama If I Stay.  It’s also assumed that she’ll reprise her role as the evil vampire Jane in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.

....... more; http://collider.com/dakota-fanning-girls-night-out/75148/

SEX AND THE CITY Prequel in the Works? Blake Lively to Play Young Carrie Bradshaw?

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 8th, 2011

If you thought that the dismal response to Sex and the City 2 would kill the beast, you may have to think again.  MSN Australia’s blog Grazia [via /Film] reports that “studio bosses” are interested in adapting Candace Bushnell’s The Carrie Diaries, which centers on the teenage years of SATC protagonist Carrie Bradshaw.  Bushnell recently finished a second novel, Summer and the City, which follows 19-year-old Carrie from Connecticut to New York.  An insider says that there are no plans to bring back the original cast and that “the prequel is about breathing new life into the story and exploring Carrie’s first few months in NYC and the beginning of her relationship with an older man.”  Grazia also reports that Sex and the City producer Michael Patrick King has expressed interest in having Gossip Girl star Blake Lively play young Carrie.  Of course, none of this addresses the problems of Sex and the City 2, which made the characters come off like a bunch of shallow, entitled narcissists.

................ more; http://collider.com/sex-and-the-city-prequel-blake-lively/75152/