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THR reports that the Godfather actor, the True Romance actor, and the Get Smart ’08 actor are teaming up for a crime film about two aging criminals, one of whom is assigned to kill his partner. But the pair decide … Continue reading →

THR reported that the company obtained the U.S. rights to the newest film from Buried director, Rodrigo Cortes, which co-stars Robert DeNiro, Inception’s Cillian Murphy, Alien’s Sigourney Weaver, and Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene’s Elizabeth Olsen. The premise is about two … Continue reading →

THR reports that the Wild Things actor is attached to a pilot with a potential 15-episode season about an FBI agent tracking down a serial killer who uses computers to create a cult of serial killers. Scream’s Kevin Williamson is … Continue reading →

THR notes that the Ronin actor is, along with The Wire’s Richard Price producing NYC 22, a series about six rookies patrolling upper Manhattan. Public Enemies’ Leelee Sobieski and Zodiac’s Adam Goldberg are part of the cast.

Dark Horizons notes that the Inception actress has joined the newest film from A Prophet director’s Jacques Audiard which is based off a gritty series of stories about the seamier side of society, such as underground fights and gambling. Bouli … Continue reading →

THR reports that the Skeleton Key actress has signed up for a woman dealing with assassins sent in by her ex-husband, who happens to be the head of a mob. Newcomers(?) Joe Lynch and Yale Hannon are directing and writing … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons notes that the Zombieland thesp is starring in a (new?) take on the thriller story about a Russian clerk who believes he’s being stalked by a doppelganger. The Fountain’s Darren Aronofsky cited the book as an influence for … Continue reading →

Filmschoolrejects.com reports that the new drama from Saving Private Ryan’s Steven Spielberg is getting an early promotional release before its official roll-out on December 25. FSR doesn’t have any specifics yet, but recommends those interested keep up with the film’s … Continue reading →

The Hollywood Reporter notes that the Captain America director is attached to a thriller revolving around a paralegal trapped in an office, while trying to evade a killer. Adam Mason and Simon Boyes wrote the script.

Dark Horizons via Variety reports that the Expendables actor is in an action-indie film about a trader who escapes to Thailand after being investigated for inside dealings, only to find himself and his brother in trouble with Thai gangsters. Corrado … Continue reading →

THR reported on a ruling against a man who ran a special garage which sold modified versions of Batman’s iconic car. DC sued, in response, and won.

THR reports that the National Treasure director is attached to remake an Israeli comedy about overweight people who become sumo wrestlers. Face/Off’s David Permut is producing A Matter of Size. You can find a trailer to the original film, as … Continue reading →

AICN via SuperheroHype reports that the company has picked up a new comic property for film development from the Cowboys and Aliens producer. The Summary for The Weapon is as follows: “Martial arts enthusiast Tommy Zhou invented a means to … Continue reading →

THR reports that the drug-themed thriller from World Trade Center’s Oliver Stone has been moved up from the fall to July 6. Based on a book, the premise revolves around pot growers whose shared girlfriend is kidnapped by a Mexican … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons via The Press Associaton reports that the Haywire director is attached to a thriller in which Lively plays a woman who needs prescription drugs to handle her husband(G.I. Joe’s Channing Tatum) getting out of the pokey. A.I.’s Jude … Continue reading →

The company has picked up the North American rights to the Narc director’s drama about oil-drillers who crash their plane into a wild Alaskan area full of wolves. Liam Neeson, 3:10 to Yuma’s Dallas Roberts, The Departed’s James Badge Dale, … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons via Variety Reports that the Bryan Singer X-Men actor, The Punisher actor, and the Bad Santa actor are teaming up to star in a thriller about three men who have to face off against a killer bear in … Continue reading →

THR reports that the company has picked up the novel-based Aussie thriller about a merc hired to track down a rare Tasmanian creature. Daniel Nettheim directed, Alice Addison wrote the script, and Antichrist’s Willem Dafoe plays the lead. Jurassic Park’s … Continue reading →

Comicbookmovie.com via Deadline reports that the company has acquired the film rights to Stretch Armstrong after Universal dropped the option. Twilight’s Taylor Lautner was originally attached to star in the pic.

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Todd McFarlane, the creator of the Image comic hero series which inspired the 90s Michael Jai White film, resolved his dispute with MirrorMask writer Neil Gaiman over specific characters created by the latter comic book … Continue reading →

The Hollywood Reporter indicates that the Red State director’s hockey-themed flick, Hit Somebody, is aiming for a 150 running time-originally intended as a two-parter-and that he hopes to make his debut with it at next year’s Sundance. Update: Moviefone interviewed … Continue reading →

Dark Horizons notes that The Town actor and the Get Smart ’08 actor are attached to a dark comedic thriller ased on a true story of the Iran hostage crisis. It’s about how the CIA worked with the Candian government … Continue reading →

Ice Cube is in talks for the part of a precinct captain in the movie update to the 80s high school show, 21 Jump Street, which included someone I’ve never heard of by the name of Johnny Depp, as well … Continue reading →

Speed Racer producer Joel Silver is working to adapt the popular Cartoon Network action series into a live-action film. The show already has a live-action tv spin-off. Update: AICN via Variety notes that former Akira writer Albert Torres has been … Continue reading →

According to Screen Daily via NyMag.com and Rotten Tomatoes, the Ghost Dog director wants to do a vampire-themed love story based in Detroit and/or Tangiers. He’s hoping to cast First Class’s Michael Fassbender Narnia’s Tilda Swinton, and Alice in Wonderland’s … Continue reading →

THR reports that the company has picked up the latest thriller from Project Nim’s James Marsh. Never Let Me Go’s Andrea Riseborough, Killer Elite’s Clive Owen, X-Files’ Gillian Anderson, Game of Thrones’ Aidan Gillen, and True Grit’s Domhnall Gleeson co-star … Continue reading →

The Onion AV via Digital Spy repored that Suburban Commando’s Hulk Hogan was initially asked to take on the role of Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson later played by Mickey Rourke. But the Hulkster declined, because he didn’t think he’d be … Continue reading →

Digital Spy reports that the Ghost Rider actor would like to do a sequel to Wicker Man, and give it a Japanese theme in the vein of Ringu.

Anime News Network reports that the company is no longer distributing Ghost Train and Synethesia on DVD. For the anime buffs out there, Dragonball Z Kai Parts 1-4 are also going out of print on blu-ray and DVD. [Ningen sez … Continue reading →

AICN via Variety reports that Focus has gotten the U.S. rights to the Cuban zombie movie, with plans for digital distribution. The trailer can be seen here. Update: Deadline reports that Outsider Pictures is handling the theatrical distribution for ‘Juan.