Remake News: American Werewolf, Bride of Frankenstein and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, MGM, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Classics, Drama, Horror, Remakes, Science Fiction, Comedy, Casting, Rumors, Upcoming Releases, Videos

An American Werewolf in London: While fans are reminiscing over Michael Jackson’s Thriller video, it seems just appropriate that a remake of John Landis’ horror film is in the works. (Werewolf was the inspiration for the music video.) In the 1981 original, two college students (David Naughton and Griffin Dunne) are attacked by the creature while backpacking. The survivor eventually goes on to attack other victims. Dimension Films has tapped Sean and Bryan Furst (Daybreakers) to produce.

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VIDEO: Johnny Depp Talks About Riddler Rumors

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Sequels, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors

Of all the rumors heard about the next Batman sequel, there’s at least one that could pan out.

While promoting the upcoming release of Public Enemies, Johnny Depp addressed talk about another possible Christian Bale collaboration. Although there are no current plans to have Johnny play an updated version of the Riddler (Jim Carrey brought the character to life in 1995), the Oscar nominee said he might be willing to give the role a shot.

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Whedon Confirms Non-Involvement in Buffy Remake

Posted by Kathleen Kane Categories: Action, Adventure, Classics, Drama, Horror, Remakes, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

We can all stop holding our breaths: Joss Whedon will not be involved with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer remake. In other words, do not pay money to support this film when it comes out.

Okay, so perhaps that’s a little mean of me; it’s hard not to be such a protective fan of the Whedonverse.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly about Dollhouse, Joss confirmed what we were all dreading: “I believe [the producers] did ultimately reach out to my agent after the news broke. I think that’s something better left untouched by me. So, I wish them luck.”

I’m pretty sure that they’ll need lots of that, anyway.

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Iron Man 2 Cast Buffed and Filming

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Rumors

Mickey Rourke recently put on his Whiplash costume in preparation to work on Iron Man 2, and his rippling muscles certainly won’t be alone on the set. Rourke’s costume will show off his tattoos and an electromagnet that’s very similar to the one worn by Tony Stark. With leather and iron braces showing off his buffed-up bod, Rourke will no doubt make a big impression on the big screen.

But he’s not the only actor who will have audiences staring at the screen in wide-eyed wonder. Scarlett Johansson has packed on the muscular pounds for her role as Black Widow and star Robert Downey Jr. is in Iron Man-ready shape for the production.

Don Cheadle (who replaced Terrence Howard) and Gwyneth Paltrow will also be featured in the flick, which is scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2010.

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Winona Ryder Confirms Heathers Sequel

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Sequels, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

As a fellow Veronica, I couldn’t think of anything more exciting.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Heathers, the 1988 cult classic, was being adapted for the stage. Now it’s looking as if a sequel will be produced as well.

In an interview with Empire, Winona Ryder confirmed that there is a plan to bring Veronica Sawyer and Jason “JD” Dean back to the big screen. “Whatever you hear, there is a sequel in the works. I swear to God,” she revealed to the magazine. “But for some reason the writer Dan Waters and director Michael Lehman don’t want to talk about it. I’ve been wanting to do a sequel forever. There is a story, and Christian [Slater] has agreed to come back as a kind of Obi-Wan character.”

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Buffy to Burst Onto Big Screen…Again

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Adventure, Horror, Comedy, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

Even if you were once a fan of The CW series (back when the network was still the WB), you might not be familiar with the 1992 movie that launched the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise. One had very little to do with the other, but since the movie was none-too-successful it didn’t seem to matter much anyway.

The truth of the matter is, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the film, scored around $16 million gross in the U.S. That’s to date. Running at 86 minutes and starring Kristy Swanson in the title role, the film revolved around high school cheerleader Buffy (Swanson) and her vampire-slaying legacy, as introduced to her by a Watcher whose purpose it is to train the slayer (Donald Sutherland). For reasons that all tie in to Luke Perry, I loved the movie when it came out.

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Anna Faris to star in Chipmunks sequel as voice of a Chipette

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: 20th Century Fox, Animation, Family, Music, Comedy, Casting, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

Anna Faris is set to star in the new Chipmunks movie.

Faris is going provide her voice for Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel by playing one of the Chipettes - Brittany, Jeanette or Eleanor. Justin Long, who was the voice of head chipmunk Alvin in 2007’s Alvin and the Chipmunks, revealed: “Anna Faris called me. I hadn’t talked to her in awhile, and I was like ‘Hey, what’s up?’ She said ‘You’re doing the Squeakquel!’ and then something happened and we couldn’t talk anymore. So, I’m pretty sure she’s doing it.”

Justin - who also revealed Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney would return to provide the voices of Alvin’s brothers Simon and Theodore - said Christina Applegate could join Anna as one of the Chipettes. He said: “I heard Christina. And then there’s a third; and I’m not quite sure who that is.” However, he denied rumours it would be his reported girlfriend Drew Barrymore. He told MTV Movies: “No, I don’t think she’s doing it.”

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Sequel News: Zoolander, Wall Street, Eastern Promises and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Paramount, Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

Wall Street: Michael Douglas will soon be reprising his Oscar-winning role in the classic tale of corporate greed. The actor will be reteaming with his old Wall Street director (Oliver Stone) for the sequel set twenty years later. (The original actually premiered 22 years ago.) Gordon Gekko, fresh from prison, is now facing a new economy and aiming to train a new protege. (Shia LaBeouf is currently in talks for the trainee role.) Production on Wall Street 2 may begin this summer.

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Chace Crawford set to play Ren McCormack in Footloose remake

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Paramount, Musicals, Remakes, Casting, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

Chace Crawford has landed the lead role of Footloose, grabbing the spot that Zac Efron turned down. Paramount Pictures has confirmed that Chace, a Gossip Girl star, has signed on to play Ren McCormack (originally played by Kevin Bacon) in the forthcoming musical remake, following weeks of speculation. As we noted, Zac Efron originally had the part, but turned it down because he didn’t want to be permanently typecast as someone who could only act in musicals. No other casting info has been officially announced, but rumor has it that Miley Cyrus is in the running to land the female lead of Ariel Moore, originally played by Lori Singer. Amanda Bynes and Hayden Panettiere have also auditioned for the lead female spot. Footloose is scheduled to hit theaters in July 2010.

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Hayden Panettiere the New Heroine of Footloose?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Paramount, Adaptation, Music, Musicals, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

Rumor has it that Heroes cheerleader Hayden Panettiere has auditioned for the upcoming remake of Footloose, the project formerly dropped by Zac Efron (and possibly picked up by Chace Crawford).

An unnamed source says that Panettiere’s pipes left nothing to be desired when she bellowed out a tryout tune for the singing role in the flick. In case you didn’t know, the new Footloose movie is going Broadway - that means big musical numbers and all.

Hayden Panettiere has flexed her singing stylings in the past. She released “Wake Up Call,” in 2007 and has appeared on several soundtracks.

Chace Crawford, notably of Gossip Girl fame, isn’t officially on board with the movie, but the press has already given him the starring role. Neither Panettiere or Crawford’s rep was available for comment.

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