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Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 16, 2008 · Comments (0)

A new Friday the 13th has begun shooting. Brad Fuller, one of the film's producers, writes "In this movie you will see a feral, brutal Jason who is hell-bent on killing in astonishing ways." Of course he is. Michael Moore is doing a sequel to "Fahrenheit 9/11". The sequel,... [Full Story]

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Wrong wrong wrong wrong....

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 14, 2008 · Comments (0)

21 Jump Street by way of...Jonah Hill?! Yes, it's true: The breakout Superbad comic and Judd Apatow acolyte is in negotiations to develop a movie adaptation of the popular '80s TV show starring Johnny Depp. It hasn't been decided whether Hill will actually star in the movie, but Sony... [Full Story]

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Weinsteins roll with 'Fraggle Rock'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 13, 2008 · Comments (0)

The Weinstein Co. will turn the Jim Henson series "Fraggle Rock" into a live-action musical feature. Cory Edwards, who directed the animated "Hoodwinked!" for TWC, will helm the picture and write the screenplay. The Jim Henson Co. will produce and TWC will distribute. Just like the series, the film... [Full Story]

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First Look: 'W,' Oliver Stone's Bush Biopic

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 8, 2008 · Comments (0)

EW has a long hard look at the new Oliver Stone movie 'W' and a few photos of Josh Brolin as the man himself. (and Elizabeth banks as Laura) Read it here. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (3 votes cast)

Ferrell Plans 'Anchorman' Return?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 6, 2008 · Comments (0)

Will Ferrell is set to return as 1970s newsman Ron Burgundy in a sequel to hit comedy Anchorman. Director Adam McKay announced his plans for a second Anchorman film during an interview with website Collider.com over the weekend. He revealed, "Will and I are like, 'Let's do Anchorman 2,'... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (1 votes cast)

Judge, Bateman team up for comedy

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (0)

"Office Space" director Mike Judge will team up with "Juno" co-star Jason Bateman for another feature that mines the workplace for comic material. "Extract" follows a flower extract plant owner (Bateman) dealing with workplace issues and a stream of bad luck, including his wife's affair with a gigolo. Judge... [Full Story]

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Movie and Industry News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 4, 2008 · Comments (0)

Rumors are swirling that MGM is remaking Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. The script is supposedly full of "hip" pop culture references for today's kids, like Bill and Ted worrying they're going to miss The Dark Knight. EW is reporting Matthew McConaughey has ganked the roll of Magnum P.I.... [Full Story]

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Movie and Industry News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 27, 2008 · Comments (1)

The filmmakers behind the remake of "Killer Tomatoes" keen to have George Clooney appear in their redo since he did 1988's "Return of the Killer Tomatoes". "It's a bit early to talk casting, but we REALLY want George Clooney to be in it and we have a role in... [Full Story]

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Deluxe Theaters are on the Way

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 27, 2008 · Comments (2)

The Hollywoood Reporter says a new deluxe cinema will open this year in suburban Chicago, one of 50 U.S. multiplexes set for construction during the next five years through a new $200 million joint venture headed by Australian entertainment conglomerate Village Roadshow. The planned theaters will boast boosted amenities,... [Full Story]

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Marleys Get Up, Stand Up to Weinsteins

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 26, 2008 · Comments (0)

The family of the reggae legend, whose dreadlocked mug is plastered on the wall of nearly every freshman dorm room across the country, has a long-standing policy of not licensing his music to any film or tv project where an actor portrays Marley. This includes the Weinstein Co's planned... [Full Story]

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Hounddog Finally Gets Release Date!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 15, 2008 · Comments (1)

Empire Film Group, Inc. has acquired all North American distribution rights to the controversial independent film, "Hounddog" starring Dakota Fanning, Robin Wright-Penn, Piper Laurie and David Morse. Empire has initiated a marketing campaign to release the film to more than 500 theaters on July 18. The character played by... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Movie and industry news

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 12, 2008 · Comments (0)

Partners Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will produce a remake of "Rosemary's Baby". No scribe is yet on board to write. Paramount Pictures has preemptively picked up the rights to "Monster Zoo," an upcoming graphic novel from Doug TenNapel. The action-adventure story is set in motion when... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Breakfast Club Remake? Yup.

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

Veteran producer Bridget Johnson will produce "Bumped," a modern-day version of "The Breakfast Club," with McG protege Anna Mastro attached to direct from a script by Lizzy Weiss. "Bumped" is a comedy-drama revolving around five twentysomethings -- including a corporate go-getter, a musician and a flirt -- who normally... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Hasbro, Universal Roll Dice On Monopoly, Battleship, More

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 21, 2008 · Comments (0)

Hasbro and Universal have released a joint statement announcing their new "six-year strategic partnership," which should bring "at least four" movies based on Hasbro properties to the big screen. The short list, apparently, includes Monopoly, Ouija, Battleship, Magic: The Gathering, Stretch Armstrong, and a new Clue. From the statement:... [Full Story]

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Simpson's Film Flop a hit in the Ukraine

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 21, 2008 · Comments (0)

JESSICA SIMPSON's flop film BLONDE AMBITION has become a surprise box office hit - in the Ukraine. The almost straight-to-DVD movie, which also stars Luke Wilson, has become the number one film in the Eastern European nation after grossing over $250,000 (GBP125,000) last weekend (15-17Feb08). The film had a... [Full Story]

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Tolkien Estate Sues New Line Cinema

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 12, 2008 · Comments (0)

The estate of "Lord of the Rings" creator J.R.R. Tolkien is suing the film studio that released the trilogy based on his books, claiming the company hasn't paid it a penny from the estimated $6 billion the films have grossed worldwide. The suit, filed Monday, claims New Line was... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Movie, TV and Industry Update

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 7, 2008 · Comments (1)

NBC has hired Val Kilmer to replace Will Arnett as the voice of KITT on its "Knight Rider" revival. Seems that GM wasn't none too happy to learn Arnett (who has been the voice over man for GM for 10 years) would be acting as the voice of a... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Oliver Stone to make biopic of George W. Bush

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 21, 2008 · Comments (3)

Director Oliver Stone, who has made movies about Presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, is developing a project about the current occupant of the White House, but promises it will not be a hatchet job, Daily Variety reported on Sunday. Stone is in talks with Josh Brolin, who... [Full Story]

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Movie and Industrie News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 9, 2008 · Comments (0)

British actress Kate Winslet will replace the pregnant Nicole Kidman in the upcoming romantic drama 'The Reader'. Ice Cube is rumored to be ganking the role of B.A. in the "A-Team" movie. Infact it seems like a done deal. Still no word on the other roles. According to Bloody-Disgusting.com, New... [Full Story]

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Movie and Trailer News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 18, 2007 · Comments (0)

Alec Baldwin has been picked to play opposite Dakota and Elle Fanning in "My Sisters Keeper". Alec will play the attorney who represents a child after she sues her parents for emancipation on the grounds they bred her to be a genetic match who could prolong the life of... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Jackass 2.5 The Online Movie

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 13, 2007 · Comments (1)

The "Jackass" gang is about to attempt its most audacious stunt yet: online-first movie distribution. In a radical departure from the traditional movie business model, Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment and MTV New Media are co-producing "Jackass 2.5," a sequel to its two-time boxoffice hit that will skip multiplexes entirely.... [Full Story]

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PEE-WEE's Big Return!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 11, 2007 · Comments (2)

According to MTV, comedy actor PAUL REUBEN is reprising his most famous character to make two new PEE-WEE HERMAN movies. Just months after vowing never to play the kids' favourite again, Reubens is working on two new scripts - the first due for release in 2009, 19 years after... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (3 votes cast)

Singleton gets A-Team nod from 20th C. Fox

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 11, 2007 · Comments (0)

John Singleton is said to be the top contender to direct the big screen adaptation of The A-Team for 20th Century Fox. The newly revamped A-Team will center around a group of Gulf War veterans as opposed to the Vietnam vets of the original. There's no cast onboard as... [Full Story]

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Gucci BioPic Planned

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 4, 2007 · Comments (0)

According to Hollywoods bible, Variety, Fox 2000 has green lit plans to turn the story of the Gucci dynasty into a full length feature. They've even signed on director Ridley Scott, (American Gangster, Black Hawk Down) to helm the project. The film will chronicle the wild and glamorous story... [Full Story]

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Movie and Industry News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

Strange casting news as Sienna Miller gets a starring role in G.I. Joe. That makes her... G.I. Jane? Variety says Miller ("Alfie", "Stardust") will play ... a raven-haired baroness and sexy femme fatale skilled in espionage". Peter Jackson's adaptation of Alice Sebold's best selling novel The Lovely Bones will... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

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