While “The Expendables 2” is exploding in theaters nationwide, Dutch Southern has been tasked to develop an all-female cast from the action franchise courtesy of the 1984 Private Defense Contractors. The company is beginning to talk around with prominent actresses in the action genre. 2012 has been a great year for female-driven flicks thanks to […]
Warner Bros. Approaching Ben Affleck for ‘Justice League’ Directing Job
Ben Affleck has been approached to possibly direct the upcoming Justice League movie. This after Christopher Nolan opted out of the movie. This detail has been confirmed by various sources to Variety’s Justine Kroll and Jeff Sneider. Since part of The Town’s commercial success and critical acclaim can be largely attributed to Affleck’s work, he […]
WB Plans Limited Release of High-Frame Rate “Hobbit”; May Not Include All Major Cities
With high-frame rate movies expected to be the next big thing, Warner Bros. plans to release Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit” in this format. However, a limited HFR release is planned. Only a few select locations will experience the HFR release leaving some major cities as well. Feedback from individuals who have seen the “Hobbit” in the […]
Fox, Marvel Talk Character Swap to Keep ‘Daredevil’ Going; Joe Carnahan Choice to Direct
EXCLUSIVE NEWS: Time is running out for 20th Century Fox as it struggles to start the Daredevil reboot into motion. This in the wake of a possible character rights reversal to Marvel with the upcoming October 10 deadline. However, according to Marvel and Tom Rothman, Fox chairman, there has been a negotiation of sorts that […]
Pettyfer in Talks to Play K-Stew Love Interest in ‘Cali’
Exclusive news: Fresh off from the highly successful comedy-drama film, Magic Mike, Alex Pettyfer is set to portray Kirsten Stewart’s love interest in ‘Cali’. According to the report by Jeff Sneider of Variety, Pettyfer is in the final negotiations with the studio. This Nick Cassavetes film tells of the story of a San Fernando Valley […]
Hans Zimmer Tapped to Score “Man of Steel”
Hans Zimmer, the score composer of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy is being tapped again for the new Man of Steel. Aside from the Batman trilogy, Zimmer and Nolan have also worked together in the movie “Inception “, which earned him an Oscar nomination. His last win was for the Disney movie, The Lion King. He […]
Russo Brothers Tapped for Cap
It’s been reported that Joe and Anthony Russo, Community producers, are in the final talks to direct Marvel and Disney’s Captain America 2. No official statement has been made by the studio regarding the hire though.
‘SCARY MOVIE’ WRITERS SENDING UP ‘HUNGER GAMES’
EXCLUSIVE: It was only a matter of time before someone sent up one of the year’s runaway hits: Spoof auteurs Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer have come on board to write and direct THE STARVING GAMES, with K5 selling its international rights at Cannes. Though HUNGER GAMES will be front center for many of the jokes, other pics it […]
Nick Cassavetes Going (Back) To ‘Cali’
Exclusive News: After the huge success of The Notebook, Nick Cassavetes is set to direct ‘Cali’, a gritty action film that stars Kristen Stewart. The film tells of a couple from San Fernando Valley who decides to use a fake snuff movie to earn a load of cash. A few years after, Stewart’s character must […]
“On The Road” Gets A US Home at IFC Films, Sundance Selects
US distributions rights for the movie, “On The Road” has been acquired by AMC Networks, with plans to release the film around fall. The company’s film distribution outfits Sundance Selects and IFC Films will be releasing it. The film is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next week. AMC Networks has acquired the […]