Justin Theroux to Pen Iron Man 2

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Sequels, Filmmaking, Scripts, Upcoming Releases

Marvel Studios is just about to place its highly-anticipated sequel in the hands of a relative newcomer. At least a newcomer to writing, that is.

Although he’s probably better known for his dark roles (Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle) and fare (Mulholland Drive, Six Feet Under), the past year has been one of creative change for Justin Theroux. In 2007, the actor directed his first movie, Dedication, starring Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore. And for next month’s Tropic Thunder, Justin’s name will be listed in the writing, producing and acting categories.

Now he’s being asked to write Iron Man 2.

Strong early screenings of the Ben Stiller comedy reportedly brought Theroux to the negotiating table with Marvel. Meanwhile, the studio is still working on sealing deals with Robert Downey Jr. (also in Tropic) and director Jon Favreau.

If all goes as planned, Iron Man 2 should hit theaters on April 30, 2010.

Read More | Variety

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This Week on DVD: October 2, 2007

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, MGM, Sony, Weinstein Company, Action, Adaptation, Drama, Horror, Period, Science Fiction, Sequels, Thrillers, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases

Here are a few of the titles you can find on the rental shelves this Tuesday:

• 1408:  starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson
• Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Collector’s Edition):  starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder
• Caligula (Three-Disc Imperial Edition):  starring Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren
• Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer:  starring Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis
• The Jungle Book (Platinum Edition): starring Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot
• Misery (Special Edition):  starring Kathy Bates, James Caan
• Species (Collector’s Edition):  starring Natasha Henstridge, Michael Madsen

Click here to see the TV-On-DVD options for this week.
Click here to see the new titles released on HD DVD and Blu-Ray.

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Jennifer Hudson Joins ‘Sex And The City’ Movie

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: New Line, Adaptation, Comedy, Casting

Jennifer Hudson is proving (to many jealous women out there) that her career did not peak with a silly little Oscar.  The Academy Award winner has now been cast in the big screen version of Sex and the City.

The former American Idol contestant will be joining Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis in the Big Apple.  After months of talk, production on the HBO show-turned film will finally begin next week. 

While plot details have yet been leaked, we do know that Jennifer will play Carrie Bradshaw’s assistant (Louise).  Any guesses out there as to what that means?  Did Carrie become a full-time writer at Vogue?  Does this mean she will actually be working outside of her apartment…in an office?

Read More | Hollywood Reporter

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