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THR reports that the Serenity director has cast the Mad Men actress for what’s being described as a supernatural romance revolving around a couple who are polar opposites of each other finding themselves attracted to one another.

Via NPR, THR notes that the Thor actor said, in response to rumours, that he’d be interested in being the next in line for the iconic British agent, if offered the gig. More on his thoughts on the role at … Continue reading →

Slashfilm reported that the latest film from The Scent of Green Papaya’s Tran Anh Hung is finally heading to the U.S. Based off a novel by hit international writer Haruki Murakami, this romantic drama which takes its title from a … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons reports that the Time Cop star is joining the Dominic Burns’ sci-fi adventure flick about outer space invaders appearing in the English countryside. Gosford Park’s Richard E. Grant, Assassination Games‘ Bianca Bree (aka Bianca Van Varenberg, daughter of … Continue reading →

Anime News Network just reported that MVM has the DVD rights to the original film, as well as the sequel. The former comes out in April, and the latter in July. Correction: This release info is for the UK. Thanks, … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons via THR notes that the Jack the Giant Killer writer is attached to pen a full-length film based on the long-running kid-lit horror series by R.L. Stine. This would not be the first adaptataion of the franchise, as … Continue reading →

The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time co-star will team up with Hanna’s Saoirse Ronan to play a mother-daughter vampire pair. Interview with the Vampire’s Neil Jordan is directing. Included in the cast are Helena Bonham Carter, Clash of the … Continue reading →

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Starz has ordered a series revolving around the 13th century explorer, with the Weinstein Company producing.

THR reports that the network is developing a prequel series to the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller. There was already an attempt to branch off the story with a 1987 tv movie. Anthony Cipriano is writing the script. On a related … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons via Variety reports that the Hugo actress is working with the Watchmen actor on a movie from Girlfight’s Karyn Kusama about a daughter trying to earn her father’s admiration through hunting. The script is from Kevin Caruso.

Comicbookmovie.com via THR notes that the Conan ’011 director’s attached to a film adaptation of a comic book revolving around a heroine who embodies the typical female survivor of horror movies who herself becomes a killer.

The latest American and UK previews for the classic Belgian detective adventure comic adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson can be seen here. TinTin is expected to hit theaters this December. Update: Deadline notes that Spielberg … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons reports that David Katzenberg and Pride Prejudice and Zombies author Seth Grahame-Smith have signed a deal to produce a follow-up to the classic 80s horror comedy which was directed by Tim Burton and starred Jackie Brown’s Michael Keaton. … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons notes that the director would very much like to tackle a long-gestating movie version of the superheroine previously attempted by Buffy’s Joss Whedon. The last live-action attempt at Wonder Woman was a failed tv pilot. [Though I’d like … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons via the Chicago Tribune reports that the Wanted director has obtained the rights to the sci-fi story about a boy on a colonized moon who meets a girl interested in him because of his ESP. Now where have … Continue reading →

Deadline notes that the production company has obtained the rights to the sci-fi story about an astronaut with amnesia who can also time travel. The premise is from screenwriting newcomer Will Honley.

Deadline notes that Uni is already working on a film adaptation of the Bourne Identity creator’s thriller, The Janson Detective, which was one of the author’s last books before his death. The title is based off the surname of an … Continue reading →

THR reports that the Top Gun and Prometheus directors are adapting the Bill O’Reilly book which “recounts” the story of the 16th President’s tragic assassination as a doc for National Geographic. There appear to be a lot of Lincoln themed … Continue reading →

Comicbookmovie.com via Deadline reports that the network is planning a Dracula tv show. Right now, they’re deciding whether to greenlight it, based on the script.

The Shawshank Redemption director left the popular AMC zombie-themed series he produces, and regular Glen Mazarra will take over for him. It’s not clear why Darabont made an exit, or whether or not he will be involved with the series … Continue reading →

Anime News Network reports that the adaptation of the hit 90′s fantasy/adventure shojo manga is finally returning to DVD after a long hiatus of being OOP. It’s tentatively scheduled for April. Until then, you can check out the collected versions … Continue reading →

THR reports that the studio is adapting the big screen version of the YA adventure book, Hover Car Racer. It’s about a futuristic society in which racing these vehicles is a sport, and focuses on lead Jason Chaser, who goes … Continue reading →

Empire confirmed that the low box office returns on the movie remake of the A-Team tv series will prevent a sequel from happening. Update: Collider talked to Caranahan, who explained how the sequel would begin.

Hollywood Elsewhere reports that the classic George Stevens Western is getting a restoration for 2013. In the meantime, check out the trailer!

Digital Bits reports that the classic 60s musical take on the King Arthur tale is getting a blu-ray release in commemoration of its 45th anniversary. The specs are as follows: The film has been newly-remastered and will include audio commentary, … Continue reading →

Rotten Tomatoes via Collider reports that the Aliens director wants to produce a 3D version of the hit performance show, Cirque Du Soleil. Of course, the whole appeal of CDS is seeing it in person…Anyway, Shrek’s Andrew Adamson will be … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons via Variety reports that the Saw cinematographer is attached to direct the film version of the graphic novel which is described as this: The story is set in an isolated country town during the frigid winter months and … Continue reading →

Collider reports that the Red producer is working on a shoot-em-up in the vein of The Magnificent Seven with his eye on Bruce Willis as the lead.

Deadline reports that Ingelsby has been assigned to direct the film about an aging hitman who is forced to take on his boss while protecting his family.

Digital Bits reports that the sci-fi/fantasy classic from the Lord of the Rings cartoon director is getting a 35th anniversary release with an exclusive booklet this coming March 13. The trailer for Wizards can be seen here.