“Battlestar Galactica” Showrunner Ron Moore To Write Sci-Fi Trilogy for UA April 18, 2008 2:14 pm
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Battlestar Galactica fans take note. Showrunner Ronald D. Moore is making a move to the bigscreen. Moore has signed a deal with United Artists to create and write a Sci-Fi trilogy for the Tom Cruise-headed studio. Details are being kept under wraps. Moore has previous feature credits on Mission Impossible II, Star Trek: First Contact and Star Trek: Generations.
Michael Stahl-David Talks “Cloverfield” and Sequel April 17, 2008 9:28 pm
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In an interview with ShockTillYouDrop.com, actor Michael Stahl-David, who played Rob in Cloverfield was asked about whether director Matt Reeves and screenwriter Drew Goddard would bring his character back. STYD also chatted with the actor about his thoughts on the end, what would happen with the sequel, and whether or not he things he’ll be asked to return. Check out the interview here.
More “Dollhouse” Casting Announced April 17, 2008 9:13 pm
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Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse continues to add cast. Whedon announced on Whedonesque that Amy Acker has joined the cast of the series. Acker was more recently seen on the short-lived Drive and the last season of Alias. She also was a regular on Angel.
Harrison Ford on ‘Indy 4’, Considering ‘Indy 5’ and Details on the Film’s Length April 17, 2008 9:05 pm
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USA Today has a new article up focusing on Harrison Ford, star of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. One thing that stands out from the article is Ford’s comment that he is considering doing a fifth installment in the franchise. There’s also some news on the possible length of the film. Click through the jump for the details.
More “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” Photos April 17, 2008 6:32 pm
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Two new photos from The X-Files: I Want to Believe have been released. So, we’re about three months away from the film’s release, and yet we still don’t have a trailer. Photos are great and all, but come on, give us a trailer already! The X-Files: I Want to Believe hits theaters on July 25, 2008. Click through the jump to take a look at the new photos.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Wednesday, April 16, 2008 April 17, 2008 2:31 pm
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SGA/AMPTP Contract Negotiations Have Started April 16, 2008 7:38 pm
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Contract negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the studios (who will be represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers/AMPTP) have begun. The solo negotiations, the first time in 27 years that SAG has had solo negotiations with Hollywood studios, began after the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) rejected an offer for combined talks. Details can be found here.
Diane Neal Exiting “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” April 16, 2008 7:22 pm
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Departures from TV shows seems to be more common than not these days. TV Guide’s Michale Ausiello is reporting that after five years, Law & Order: Special Victims star Diane Neal has turned in her resignation and is exiting the show after this season. An NBC source had the following to say: “Diane spent five years on SVU and was a tremendous addition to the SVU team. She is looking forward to new opportunities and she will be missed.”
First Photo of “G.I. Joe’s” Scarlett April 16, 2008 7:13 pm
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The first photo of Rachel Nichols as Shana “Scarlett” O’Hara from Stephen Sommers live-action adaptation G.I. Joe has been released. You can check out the full size image after the jump. G.I. Joe hits theaters on August 7, 2009.
Title for ‘The X-Files 2’ Revealed April 16, 2008 7:05 pm
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It took a long time, but we finally have the title for the upcoming X-Files sequel. Series creator and director Chris Carter told the AP that 20th Century Fox has approved the title of the film. The sequel will be titled The X-Files: I Want to Believe. Highlights from the AP article follow after the jump. The X-Files: I Want to Believe hits theaters on July 25, 2008.
Edward Norton Releases Statement Responding to ‘Hulk’ Criticisms April 16, 2008 6:56 pm
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As you may have heard, there have been rumors that Marvel Studios and The Incredibile Hulk star Edward Norton were fighting over the final cut of the movie. Entertainment Weekly has published an article about the situation which basically boils down to the studio wanting a shorter, more action packed cut, and Norton and director Louis Leterrier wanting a longer cut (about 2 hours and 15 minutes). Now, Norton has released a statement, approved by Universal and Marvel. Check it out after the jump.
M. Night Shyamalan on “Avatar: The Last Airbender” April 15, 2008 6:00 pm
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Director M. Night Shyamalan is taking a rest from his usual horror fare to write, direct and produce a live-action adaptation of the Nick TV series Avatar. Empire Online recently sat down with the director at the MTV Films and Nick Movies event to discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender. Check out the interview here.
Spielberg to Make 3-D “Ghost in the Shell” Movie for DreamWorks April 15, 2008 5:57 pm
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DreamWorks has acquired rights to the Japanese manga “Ghost in the Shell” with plans to adapt the futuristic police thriller as a 3-D live-action feature. Story follows the exploits of a member of a covert ops unit of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission that specializes in fighting technology-related crime…
CBS Unveils 2008 Summer Schedule April 15, 2008 1:56 am
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CBS has unveiled its 2008 summer schedule. The schedule, heavily reality based, includes the premiere of three new reality shows, two new drama’s, a summer edition of Big Brother, the premiere of LIVE mixed martial arts events, The Tony Awards and a new edition of the AFI’s 100 Years series. Details after the jump.
Gary Dourdan Leaving “CSI” April 14, 2008 11:19 pm
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After last year’s departure of Jorja Fox from the show, another actor is leaving the hit CBS procedural CSI. TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello is reporting that Gary Dourdan, who plays Warrick Brown on the show, is leaving a show. A precise time table for the exit hasn’t been announced. Dourdan’s contract is up at the end of next month.
“The Incredible Hulk” Movie Poster April 14, 2008 11:03 pm
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Universal Pictures has released a new poster for The Incredible Hulk. Hitting theaters on June 12, 2008, The Incredible Hulk stars Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth and William Hurt. Check out the poster after the jump.
“Speed Racer” Sneak Peak April 14, 2008 10:49 pm
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As we near the release date of the Wachowski Bros. Speed Racer adaptation, more and more videos and images are being released. Today comes yet another one. Warner Bros. has released a four-minute plus featurette which you can check out here (via Yahoo!). Speed Racer hits theaters on May 9th.
“The Wolf Man” Set Photos April 14, 2008 10:39 pm
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Several new images and a set report from the upcoming horror film The Wolf Man have been released. Check it all out after the jump.
New “Hancock” Photo April 10, 2008 3:58 pm
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USA Today has revealed a new photo from the upcoming Will Smith-starring superhero comedy Hancock. In the article, the paper talks about how many of the effects in the film are practical instead of digitally created. Highlights, and the photo, after the jump.
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