In Theaters This Weekend: October 1, 2010
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, IFC Films, Magnolia, Paramount, Adaptation, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Horror, Independent, Remakes, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases, Trailers
Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:
- Case 39 (R): starring Renee Zellweger, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper (directed by Christian Alvart)
- Let Me In (R): starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins (directed by Matt Reeves)
- The Social Network (PG-13): starring Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield (directed by David Fincher)
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Steven Spielberg Eyeing Robopocalypse
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: DreamWorks, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Books, Rumors
Steven Spielberg is considering a directorial role on Robopocalypse.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker is lining up the project—based on a forthcoming novel by Daniel H. Wilson—with reports that Dreamworks is “in a frenzy” about the potential of the movie.
“With DreamWorks, everything is potentially a Steven project - until it’s not. That’s why everyone’s in a frenzy trying to read it,” a source told the Vulture blog.
The story, which was optioned by the studio back in November 2009, is believed to be a realistic portrayal of a possible robot uprising.
It is one of a number of robot-related projects being created by DreamWorks. Transformers 3 is due to be released earlier next year, while Reel Steel, a movie about robot boxing, is due to hit cinemas in November 2011.
Steven is currently filming War Horse - the tale of a boy who goes to the battlefields of World War I to find his beloved horse - and is attached to work on sci-fi movie Interstellar, due for release in 2012.
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Bree Tanner: Next Twilight Saga Feature Film?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Sequels, Rumors
Summit Entertainment recently announced the release date for the last Breaking Dawn movie, breaking Twihard hearts around the world. However, the end of the Twilight Saga road may not be as near as you think.
Rumors suggest that The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, a Stephenie Meyer novella based on the Twilight books, may become the next feature film installment in the franchise.
Sources say that Summit is not currently planning to use Jodelle Ferland, who played the briefly-seen Bree in Eclipse, in the new film version of her short second life.
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VIDEO: James Franco in Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fox Searchlight, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Romance, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases, Videos
Danny Boyle finally releases 127 Hours—a follow-up to his 2008 (multiple) Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire—starring James Franco as real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston who gets trapped in a canyon and reconsiders his outlook on life while fighting to survive.
Boyle’s fast-paced, electric storytelling and Franco’s charm (and looks) definitely draw me into the story, but do we really need to be reminded of all the films Boyle’s done? There is such a thing as IMDB… I’m also glad to see that Franco has moved on from his General Hospital gig.
The film, which also stars Kate Mara, Lizzy Caplan, Amber Tamblyn, and Clemence Posey, hits theaters on November 5.
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Efron vs. Timberlake: Who’s Going to Memphis?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Musicals, Period, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors
Forget that silly Team Edward vs. Team Jacob rivalry. The real question is “Are you Team Zac or Team Justin?”
That’s the unfortunate decision one studio may have to make if an adaptation of Memphis comes to fruition. The Broadway production could soon be headed to the big screen, and rumor has it Zac Efron and Justin Timberlake are both interested in the same role.
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Rooney Mara Lands Coveted Dragon Tattoo Role
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Sony, Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Remakes, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases
I hope Emma Watson doesn’t regret cutting her hair now.
One of Hollywood’s most highly coveted parts has finally been cast. Rooney Mara, most recently featured in the Nightmare on Elm Street remake, will now play the lead in the remake of another film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Although a number of A-list actresses had reportedly been in contention for the role of computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, director David Fincher decided to narrow his focus on lesser-known stars. Rooney, who will be seen later this year in The Social Network, was the one who eventually won the part over names like Carey Mulligan, Natalie Portman and Mia Wasikowska.
Mara will alongside Daniel Craig, who was previously cast as journalist Mikael Blomkvist. Shooting on Tattoo will begin next month in time for a December 21, 2011 release.
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Kristen Stewart is Not the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Sony, Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Remakes, Thrillers, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases
Kristen Stewart is the fan pick for the next Girl With the Dragon Tattoo film project, which has already snagged Daniel Craig in the role of Mikael Blomkvist. The Girl of the title is a brilliant, troubled bisexual - and the role seems to fit K-Stew like a glove. Unfortunately, it looks like the girl better known as Bella Swan can’t possibly do the movie due to a scheduling conflict.
In a bitter twist of irony, Twi-hards won’t get to see K-Stew in Dragon Tattoo because they’ll be enjoying her in Breaking Dawn, which begins production at the same time as the aforementioned flick. Both films are scheduled to begin shooting in the fall; Breaking Dawn in Louisiana, Dragon Tattoo in Sweden.
Read More | E! Online
Daniel Craig Joins Dragon Tattoo Remake
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Sony, Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Remakes, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases
Daniel Craig is now officially attached to the remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
The Casino Royale star will play journalist Mikael Blomkvist in the adaptation of the Stieg Larsson novel. He’ll begin work on the film in Sweden after wrapping up Jon Favreau’s Cowboys and Aliens.
Director David Fincher and producer Scott Rudin have not yet announced which actress will play opposite Craig as Lisbeth Salander. Possible names have included Ellen Page, Mia Wasikowska and Rooney Mara.
The U.S. version of Tattoo is expected to hit theaters in December 2011, with possible sequels - The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest - to follow.
Craig has plenty of time on his hands since production on the 23rd James Bond film has been suspended indefinitely due to financing problems at MGM.
Read More | Deadline
Cinema Scene: Joss Whedon Helms Avengers, Del Toro’s Haunted Mansion
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Remakes, Comedy, Thrillers, Distribution, Filmmaking, Rumors, Upcoming Releases
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s Joss Whedon officially announced at Comic-Con that he will be directing The Avengers. The superhero film is scheduled for a May 4, 2012 release.
-According to Will Arnett and show creator Mitch Hurwitz, the Arrested Development movie is still going to happen. I guess I’ll believe it when I see it?
-Lionsgate finally blinked. Saw 3D, originally scheduled to debut on Oct. 22, has been pushed to Oct. 29 - one week after Paranormal Activity 2 premieres.
-A Hobbit-less Guillermo del Toro is focusing on his next project. He is now planning to produce, write and possibly direct a scary version of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion.
-Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, has been chosen to open the 67th Venice Film Festival. The festival opens September 1.
Elizabeth Taylor Movie Role Up for Grabs
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Adaptation, Biopics, Romance, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors
The tumultuous, romantic relationship between film icons Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton (who were wed twice) will be the subject of a new film based on the book Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and the Marriage of the Century.
Some of the material for the book was offered by Elizabeth Taylor herself, who provided love letters written to her by Burton and an unpublished first draft of Taylor’s 1965 autobiography.
The part of Taylor is one of the best movie roles to come along in a long, long time - and all of Hollywood is chomping at the bit to get involved. Sources say that Angelina Jolie and Catherine Zeta-Jones are both interested in the role. Clive Owen, Colin Farrell and Russell Crowe are all eager to play the part of Richard Burton.
Read More | Entertainment Tonight
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