**Alex Winter Says "Bill and Ted 3" Script is Finished **Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari and More Join Voice Cast of ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT **"Cyborg" Remake in the Works **"Scream 5" May Not Happen **Johnny Depp Confirmed for "21 Jump Street" Cameo

Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari and More Join Voice Cast of ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 26th, 2011

Hot off the heels of being named the lead in The Bourne Legacy, Jeremy Renner has been tapped to join the voice cast of Ice Age: Continental Drift alongside fellow additions Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer and Drake. Returning for the fourth film in the Ice Age series are franchise staples Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Seann William Scott and Josh Peck.

THR reports that Renner will portray Gutt, “a self-styled master of the high seas” while Lopez will take on the role of Shira, a sabre tooth and love interest for Leary’s character. Ice Age: Continental Drift is slated for July 13^th, 2012, and given the commercial success of the franchise it’s safe to assume that more sequels will follow. 

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"Cyborg" Remake in the Works

Posted: April 26th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


AICN has learned that "Cyborg" director Albert Pyun is planning to remake his own 1989 movie, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as a mercenary tracking a cyborg through a post-apocalyptic America.

Pyun told the site that he's currently in an "acquisition process" with MGM, but already has the financial backing of the same company that funded "Donnie Darko," "Memento" and "Monster."

A script has yet to be finished, but Pyun promises that there will be more "car/vehicle mayhem" with more emphasis on practical effects rather than CGI. At this point, Vince Klyn and Terrie Batson, who played the villain and the love interest in the original 1989 film, are already onboard for the remake. The helmer is hoping to also work out deals with Rutger Hauer and Michael Dudikoff.

Source: AICN



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Trailer: "What's Your Number?" With Anna Faris and Chris Evans

Posted: April 26th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Today we have the trailer for "What's Your Number?" comedy, starring Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Andy Samberg, Zachary Quinto, Joel McHale, Ed Begley Jr and Thomas Lennon. Check it out below.

Plot: A woman (Faris) looks back at the past twenty men she's had relationships with in her life and wonders if one of them might be her one true love. The story is based on a book by Karyn Bosnak.

The new movie is directed by Mark Mylod ("Entourage") and is scheduled to hit theaters on September 30th.




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"Scream 5" May Not Happen

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


When "Scream 4" was announced, the plan was to develop a new trilogy that would remain close to the original three films. The fourth installment recently hit theaters, grossing $18 million. It will definitely make its money back, but Dimension Films were hoping to at least top the opening numbers of the second ($33 million) and third ($35 million) films.

E! Online believes that "Scream 4" failed not because of its quality, but because it's a sequel. "If 'Scream 4' proved anything, it's that horror reboots have a better chance of survival than continuing sagas," said the site. "If there is a 'Scream 5,' expect it to be re-titled 'Scream,' and don't expect David Arquette, Courteney Cox or Neve Campbell to return unless it's in a cameo."

Moviehole reached out to its contact with ties to the studio, who said that "Scream 5" will likely not happen. "The 'Scream' franchise will likely end here, at least for the moment," said the contact, adding that it may have a future as a direct-to-DVD franchise.

Source: Moviehole



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Alex Winter Says "Bill and Ted 3" Script is Finished

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


On his Twitter page, "Bill and Ted" star Alex Winter has confirmed that the script for the third movie has been written and is now in his hands. "Just got the script," he wrote. "And now to read..."

About three weeks ago, Keanu Reeves said that the script, written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon (Excellent Adventure, Bogus Journey), is six weeks from completion. So it looks like things are moving forward at a fast pace.

So what's the story about? Reeves explained: "When we last got together, part of it was that Bill and Ted were supposed to have written the song that saved the world, and it hasn't happened. So they've now become kind of possessed by trying to do that. Then there's an element of time and they have to go back."

Source: Alex Winter



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Johnny Depp Confirmed for "21 Jump Street" Cameo

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


Ever since Jonah Hill announced that he'll be working on a big screen adaptation of the "21 Jumps Street" TV show, he has been planning to approach Johnny Depp to do a cameo.

Depp has been saying that he would be interested in shooting some scenes, but nothing ever materialized, until now. ComingSoon has learned that Depp is officially on board and will do a cameo that Depp previously called "really funny."

The new movie is currently shooting in New Orleans under the direction of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" helmers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It is scheduled to hit theaters on March 16th, 2012.

Source: ComingSoon



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**First Look: Amber Heard in Bunny Outfit for "The Playboy Club" **First Look: Ryan Gosling's "Drive" and Guy Pearce's "Lock-Out" Thrillers **Craven Says Scream 5 And 6 Could Happen If Bob Weinstein Is Up For It

First Look: Amber Heard in Bunny Outfit for "The Playboy Club"

Posted: March 31st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Today we have the first photo from the set of NBC's upcoming "Playboy Club" pilot, giving us a look at Amber Heard (Drive Angry 3D) in her bunny outfit. Check out the photo below.

According to Heard, the series is "a crime drama centered around the Playboy clubs of Chicago in the 1960s." It will focus on the women working at the clubs and the sexual revolution.

The pilot episode, which is currently filming in Chicago, was written by Chad Hodge ("Tru Calling") and is being directed by Alan Taylor ("The Sopranos," "Mad Men"). Eddie Cibrian, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Leah Renee and Wes Ramsey co-star.




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First Look: Ryan Gosling's "Drive" and Guy Pearce's "Lock-Out" Thrillers

Posted: March 30th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Over at CinemaCon are plenty of never-before-seen promotional material, including for Ryan Gosling's "Drive" and Guy Pearce's "Lock-Out." Thanks to SlashFilm, we now have photos from both films. Check everything out below.

"Drive" is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Bronson) and co-stars Carey Mulligan and Ron Perlman. It is set to hit theaters on September 16th.

Plot: Hollywood stunt driver by day (Gosling), a loner by nature, moonlights as a top-notch getaway driver-for-hire in the criminal underworld. He finds himself a target for some of LA's most dangerous men after agreeing to aid the husband of his beautiful neighbor, Irene (Mulligan). When the job goes dangerously awry, the only way he can keep Irene and her son alive is to do what he does best - Drive.

"Lock-Out" co-stars Maggie Grace and is written by Luc Besson. In the movie, Pearce is a man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the US. He's offered his freedom if he can rescue the president's daughter (Grace) from an outer space prison taken over by violent inmates.



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Craven Says Scream 5 And 6 Could Happen If Bob Weinstein Is Up For It

published: 2011-03-30 19:15:47 Author: Perri Nemiroff
Ready to rehash some old news? In true Hollywood spirit, it’s time to talk sequels before the first film even comes out, or, in this case, the fourth. Right when word of Scream 4 got out, so did news of Scream 5 and 6. Ever since, there hasn’t been much talk about turning this reboot into a trilogy. However, just the other day, Shock Till You Drop posted a report that stated they’ve “learned Dimension Films still has a Scream 5 writing assignment on the table for a potential writer.”

Earlier today I had the pleasure of talking to Wes Craven himself about bringing back Ghostface. You’ll have to wait a bit to read the full conversation, but here’s something that might hold you over; there was no ending our chat without bringing up the potential of additional films and Craven was kind enough to put in his two cents. Here’s what the director had to say:

No, there is no Scream 5 script. Kevin [Williamson], when I first talked to him about this project before there was a script, he had an idea for a trilogy, so we’ll have to see what comes out of that. I’m sure Bob Weinstein is open to it if the script or ideas are to his pleasure. He has very high standards. I don’t think he’s in any rush to do it particularly, but on the other hand, I think he’s open to the idea of a trilogy, so at the point when there is an idea that he’s really excited about I’m sure he will begin launching that next film.

What should we take from this? It’s tough to be sure, but it seems as though Weinstein is the man in charge here. Should Scream 4 do well and should someone produce an idea for subsequent films that are up to his standards, there’s really no reason to think Craven wouldn’t have another trilogy on his hands. The question is, what are these “high standards” Craven speaks of? There’s just about no doubt Scream 4 will post some pretty high numbers at the box office, but the concern lies in how the film will fare with critics and fans. I’ve certainly got faith in Craven. Do you? http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Craven-Says-Scream-5-And-6-Could-Happen-If-Bob-Weinstein-Is-Up-For-It-23965.html

**Liam Neeson Is Back for Taken 2! **Wes Craven Talks More Scream Sequels, Plus Scream 4 Viral Site **American Reunion Lands Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy **Underworld: New Dawn Kate Beckinsale Photo **Phillip Seymour Hoffman Joins Upstate

Liam Neeson Is Back for Taken 2!


Liam Neeson to reprise Role in Taken 2A scheduling snafu between talent and writers has been worked through so that Liam Neeson can now team up with writer Luc Besson for a sequel to 2009's surprise global hit Taken, which sees the actor reprise his role as Bryan Mills, the retired government operative who decimated the Paris underworld to free his kidnapped daughter, portrayed by Maggie Grace.


Luc Besson has teamed up with Robert Mark Kamen on the script, while he is in talks with Olivier Megaton to direct the sequel.


Production on Taken 2 is being eyed for the end of the year, or early 2012.


Taken was released January 30th, 2009 and stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Holly Valance, Katie Cassidy, Xander Berkeley. The film is directed by Pierre Morel.


Untitled Taken Sequel comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Liam Neeson.




Sources: Deadline
http://www.movieweb.com/news/liam-neeson-is-back-for-taken-2

 





Wes Craven Talks More Scream Sequels, Plus Scream 4 Viral Site


Wes Craven says he is down for two more sequelsA new fan-created, viral site has cropped up for Scream 4: WoodsboroHighSchool.com, which is centered around the old school of Sidney Prescott in the fictional Woodsboro. The site is set up like the school's website that has been hacked, littered with easter eggs, although I wonder if it really is a school's site that has been hacked.


Also, in the latest issue of Total Film (via Scream-Trilogy) Wes Craven was asked if there are any more Screams to come after Scream 4:




"When I initially met with Kevin Williamson, he sketched out what the next two would be, and I found it really fascinating," he concludes. "A lot depends on whether they come up with scripts to flesh out. But certainly, I'm up for it, if the script is there. It's a fascinating thing to do two trilogies in a career."




Scream 4 comes to theaters April 15th, 2011 and stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin, Emma Roberts, Ashley Greene, Nico Tortorella. The film is directed by Wes Craven.




Sources: Scream-Trilogy


http://www.movieweb.com/news/wes-craven-talks-more-scream-sequels-plus-scream-4-viral-site



 

American Reunion Lands Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy


Jason Biggs will star in American Reunion for Universal PicturesUniversal Pictures has locked up deals with original American Pie stars Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, and Eugene Levy to star in the fourth theatrical installment in the franchise, American Reunion.


The studio is also in negotiations with original cast members such as Tara Reid, Chris Klein, Mena Suvari, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Jennifer Coolidge to return for the sequel.


We reported last April that Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg will write and direct American Reunion. No plot details were given, but it is believed the story will center on a high school reunion. It isn't clear when production will start on American Reunion.


The last theatrical outing in the franchise was 2003's American Wedding, where Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan's characters got married. Since then, Universal has produced several straight-to-DVD movies under the American Pie Presents banner, including American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile, American Pie Presents: Band Camp, and American Pie Presents: Beta House.


American Reunion comes to theaters in 2012 and stars Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy. The film is directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg.




Sources: The Hollywood Reporter


http://www.movieweb.com/news/american-reunion-lands-jason-biggs-seann-william-scott-and-eugene-levy

 



Underworld: New Dawn Kate Beckinsale Photo
A new photo has just arrived from the upcoming vampire adventure Underworld: New Dawn, which hits 2D and 3D theaters nationwide on January 20. Click on the photo below, which features Kate Beckinsale returning as Selene, to access our gallery.


Underworld: New Dawn is currently shooting in Vancouver. We reported yesterday that Michael Ealy has signed on as the male lead, a detective who hunts down Selene and ultimately becomes her ally.


Underworld: New Dawn comes to theaters January 20th, 2012 and stars Michael Sheen, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy, Michael Ealy. The film is directed by Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein.




Sources: Too Fab
http://www.movieweb.com/news/underworld-new-dawn-kate-beckinsale-photo



Phillip Seymour Hoffman Joins Upstate


Philip Seymour Hoffman to executive produce the HBO series Upstate
Philip Seymour Hoffman is on board to produce the new TV drama Upstate, a project we exclusively broke the news on in January. While Philip Seymour Hoffman will executive produce the new HBO series, it isn't clear if he will star in the project.


The story centers on a prison guard named Roy who lands a new job, relocating his family to a town that has been built around a for-profit prison facility. Robert Glaudini and Brett C. Leonard (Hung) wrote the pilot script. Emily Ziff will also serve as executive producer alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robert Glaudini, and Brett C. Leonard.


Philip Seymour Hoffman will reunite with Robert Glaudini once again on this project. Robert Glaudini wrote the stage play for Jack Goes Boating and the screenplay for the movie version, both of which featured Philip Seymour Hoffman as the title character. Philip Seymour Hoffman also made his directorial debut with the movie version of Jack Goes Boating.


We spoke with Robert Glaudini back in January, when he was promoting the Blu-ray and DVD release of Jack Goes Boating. Here's what he had to say about Upstate back then.




"Upstate is the story of the community that develops around a private prison, which is run for profit. In other words, the prison is built and as people work there and as the economy improves in that immediate area, a suburban community develops around this industry. It will not be an upstairs-downstairs story. The main characters are a correctional officer, his wife and his two kids. It will be about how the job impacts his family and other families in the community. We're kind of excited about it. We think it could make a great story."




No production schedule was given for Upstate at this time.




Sources: Deadline http://www.movieweb.com/news/phillip-seymour-hoffman-joins-upstate

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

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


This marks a reunion of sorts for the team that put together last year’s He’s Just Not That Into You, with Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen producing, and the screenwriting team of Silverstein and Kohn once again writing the adaptation. Barrymore made her directorial debut with 2009’s Whip It starring Ellen Page and Kristin Wiig, which was met with rather warm critical praise. Hit the jump for a synopsis of the novel by Liz Tuccillo.
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Director Paul Feig Developing a Comedy for Jon Hamm
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: March 15th, 2011
I hate Jon Hamm. He’s devastatingly handsome, a fantastic dramatic actor, and — as those who have seen/heard Hamm on SNL, 30 Rock, or Doug Benson’s I Love Movies podcast can attest — a very funny man. What a jerk. Yet director Paul Feig, who worked with Hamm on the upcoming wedding comedy Bridesmaids, finds these qualities endearing. A working cut of Bridemsaids just premiered at SXSW (to positive reception), where Feig revealed to 24 Frames he is working on a new project to capitalize on Hamm’s comic gifts:


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




As the creator of Freaks and Geeks and frequent episodic director of Arrested Development and The Office, Feig too is overflowing with comic credibility. Feig even directed a season one episode of Mad Men, to prove that Hamm isn’t the only one who goes both ways. We don’t know the logline or even the development stage of the project — but based on personnel alone, I’m all in. Bridesmaids opens May 13.
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"30 Days of Night" Director in Talks for "Daredevil 2"
Posted: March 16th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


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


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


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


Source: THR




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


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


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


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


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


Source: STYD, Scream-Trilogy




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


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


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


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


Source: Stuff




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


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


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


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


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


Source: EW




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


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


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


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




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