Catherine Hardwicke Not Directing New Moon, Summit Searching for New Director December 8, 2008 1:22 am
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Summit Entertainment has announced that Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is leaving the franchise and will not be directing the sequel, New Moon (scheduled for release sometime between the end of 2009 and early 2010).
While the joint press release, read it in full after the jump, reveals that the decision was made due to timing issues with Hardwicke, Nikki Finke of DeadlineHollywoodDaily reports that Hardwicke was “difficult” and “irrational” during the making of the film, with one of her contacts saying:
“Summit didn’t like her. They’re saying the DP [director of photography] Elliot Davis is the one responsible for the film’s sumptuous visual look, that the editor Nancy Richardson had to save the film in post-production, and Summit thought Hardwicke’s [CAA] agent Beth Swofford was alternately ineffectual and hysterical.”
Well, that may have been all true, but I don’t see why they make the announcement now in the middle of the European press tour, a tour in which Hardwicke is–and will continue–participating in.
The full release follows after the jump.
Rosario Dawson Returning for Sin City 2; Mickey Rourke Unsure December 8, 2008 1:10 am
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IGN recently learned that Frank Miller has finished his script for Sin City 2 and plans to re-unite with Robert Rodriquez to shoo the film as early as April 2009, and now IESB has confirmed the start date with Rosario Dawson, who says she’s returning to reprise her role as Gail.
Meanwhile Mickey Rourke, who played Marv in the first film, didn’t seem all that interested in returning to the franchise when ComingSoon.net caught up with the actor at a press junket for Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler, a film in which Rouke is getting rave reviews:
“No, I’m not interested in that right now. That’s not a reality right now. It’s pissing in the wind,” Rourke admitted. “There’s different factions going different directions there. I don’t know. That’s three hours of make up and I’m claustrophobic, so I’m going to have to work something out.”
With a production budget of just $40 million, Sin City debuted in April 2005 and went on to gross $158.8 million worldwide ($74.1 million domestic and $84.7 million from foreign markets). Sin City 2 will be based on the mini-series A Dame to Kill For.
Will Smith Talks I Am Legend PREQUEL December 8, 2008 12:52 am
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There has been a lot of speculation on the internet over the past several weeks pertaining to whether or not the next I Am Legend film would be a prequel or a sequel. At Comic-Con this past summer, director Francis Lawrence confirmed that they were working on a prequel, but then rumors started coming out about how it would actually be a sequel. The way I Am Legend, a sequel seemed highly unlikely, but now we finally can lay all the rumors to rest. During a press junket for Will Smith’s upcoming film Seven Pounds, Collider talked with Smith, who revealed that the film will be a prequel, and focus on the fall of the last cities: Manhattan and D.C.:
“We’re still trying to work through a couple of bumps in the story,” said Smith. “It’s essentially the fall of the last city – the last stand of Manhattan. The movie would be… within the body of the movie D.C. and then Manhattan would fall as the last city. It’s a really cool idea trying to figure it out… there’s a reason why we have to take a small band and we have to get into D.C. So we have to make our way from New York to D.C. and then back to New York.”
Catherine Hardwick Talks Twilight Sequel, New Moon December 5, 2008 8:12 pm
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Twilight director Catherine Hardwick chatted with ShockTillYouDrop.com about the followup to the successful film, New Moon. Here’s a little bit of what she had to say:
Shock: Is there an element of the second book you’re especially intrigued or excited by, as far as bringing it to life on screen?
Hardwicke: New Moon’s really taking a whole other leap with this new story and there’s really a lot of new characters in it. There’s the werewolves which is pretty crazy. All the wolves. Then there’s also going to Italy in the second book and there’s motorcycle riding and cliff-jumping and diving. I love jumping off of cliffs. So it’s kind of up my alley – into water, yeah.
Twilight’s box office now stands at $125.4 million domestically and $21.3 million overseas for a worldwide cume of $146.7 million, an impressive tally for a film that cost just $37 million to make.
You can read the entire interview here.
Len Wiseman to Direct Atlantis Rising December 5, 2008 8:01 pm
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Underworld and Live Free or Die Hard director Len Wiseman has been tapped by DreamWorks to helm a big screen adaptation of the apocalyptic sci-fi comicbook Atlantis Rising.
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci brought the project to DreamWorks back when the company was within the Paramount fold by and will produce, according to Variety.
Atlantis Rising is a five-part miniseries created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. The story kicks off when seismic disturbances at sea force world militaries to investigate the deepest part of the ocean, where an underground civilization emerges to engage in war with planet Earth.
ABC Family Harry Potter Special Weekend Details + New Photo December 5, 2008 7:20 pm
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USA Today has posted an article online discussing a special Harry Potter weekend that will kick off this evening on ABC Family. In addition to airing all four films (including the worldwide premiere of the extended edition–10 extra minutes–of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), other footage related to the franchise will also be shown.
“There were scenes that got cut in the interest of keeping the length down that were really fun and good,” says producer David Heyman.
The deleted scenes include extended segments with Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his buddy Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and their respective flirtations, as well as a scene with Mad Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson) and Barty Crouch (Sam Hazeldine) following the underwater sequence of the Tri-Wizard Tournament.
Footage from the sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (July 17, 2009) will also be shown, including a look into the tortured past of Lord Voldemort/Tom Riddle–pictured above.
“It’s different than the other films,” says Heyman. “It’s not the non-stop action that some of the others are, although there is some action. It’s more of an emotional film. We follow multiple stories: Harry’s relationship with Ginny Weasley, Ron’s relationship with Lavender Brown. … There also is Hermione’s discomfort with Ron’s relationship with Lavender. There’s Draco Malfoy’s story. And then there’s Harry’s relationship with (Hogwarts headmaster and professor) Dumbledore. We’re following these multiple stories that enrich the canvas.”
Read the rest of the article here.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone airs Friday (7:30 p.m. ET/PT) and Saturday (1:30 p.m. ET/PT). Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets airs Saturday (5 p.m. ET/PT) and Sunday (12:30 p.m. ET/PT). Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban airs Saturday (9 p.m ET/PT) and Sunday (4:30 p.m. ET/PT). The extended version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will have its world television premiere Sunday (7:30 p.m. ET/PT).
Source: USA Today
Sigourney Weaver Talks Ghostbusters December 5, 2008 7:15 pm
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Sigourney Weaver, who played Dana Barrett in Ghostbusters I & II, told MTV that she is well aware of the new Ghostbusters film that is under development and is “supposed to get in touch with Bill [Murray] next week.”
Weaver called Murray’s potential inolvment in the film “great” and added that she wasn’t sure there would be a place for her in the story, but it hopeful that at least one member of the Venkman family would get a spot: “I would hope that my little Oscar would be one of the Ghostbusters even if I’m not in it!”
Reeves Not Interested in Speed 3, But Would Consider Bill & Ted Sequel December 5, 2008 7:10 pm
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Earlier in the week, a report surfaced on AICN that said 20th Century Fox was looking to make a third Speed movie, and that they wanted the original star, Keanu Reeves, to reprise his role as Jack Traven.
Now, Reeves has debunked the rumors, telling IGN “I honestly don’t know anything about it”, adding “I don’t know if they are going to make another one, and if they are it won’t be with me…honestly!”
Meanwhile in a separate interview with IGN, Reeves did say that he would be interested in revistiting the Bill & Ted’s franchise: “Well you know, never say never…Maybe we could do it with them both grown up — they haven’t saved the world and they’re just living their lives as middle-aged men. That sound’s quite funny.”
The CW to Create Gossip Girl Spinoff December 4, 2008 11:55 pm
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The CW has confirmed that they are looking at ways to spin off a new series from Gossip Girl for next season. CW entertainment president Dawn Ostroff told The Hollywood Reporter that the network is in discussions with the producers of the show to see how a new series could be done. Ostroff notes, however, that nothing has been finalized and they are still in the early stages:
“Nothing really tangible yet, but we’re talking about it,” Ostroff said after her speech at the WWD Style + Media conference in Manhattan. The network is in constant contact with executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, whom Ostroff praised.
“If it’s the right idea, we’d all embrace it and be enthusiastic,” Ostroff said. “But nobody more than Josh and Stephanie want to make sure there’s the right idea that they can wrap their arms around and really be excited about.”
In other CW news, Ostroff said that they still haven’t decided what would happen with the Sunday primetime block after the removal of the Media Rights Capital programming and that for the time being, the movies will continue to be on the schedule:
“We did better this past week than we did with the MRC programming,” Ostroff said. “We’re programming a movie. Obviously it’s only a week later, but we’re going to look at Sunday night.”
The Dark Knight Re-Release Set for January 23rd December 4, 2008 11:50 pm
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Warner Bros. has announced that they will be re-releasing The Dark Knight nationwide on January 23rd, effectively guaranteeing that the film will become the fourth of all time to take in more than $1 billion in worldwide box office.
The Dark Knight‘s box office currently stands at $530.3 million domestically and $465.9 million internationally. The re-release will come just six weeks after the DVD and Blu-ray launch of The Dark Knight this Tuesday, December 9th.
Dan Fellman, president of Warner’s domestic distribution, made the announcement Thursday. “We wanted to provide one more opportunity for moviegoers to experience it on the bigscreen as it was meant to be seen,” he added.
The Dark Knight hits DVD/Blu-ray on December 9th. Preorder now on Amazon: $23.99 for the Blu-ray, $20.99 for the two-disc DVD, $14.99 for the single-disc DVD or $47.99 for the Limited Edition with Batpod for Blu-ray.
Source: Variety
Smith Says There Will “Definitely” Be a Hancock Sequel December 4, 2008 11:42 pm
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Will Smith told JoBlo that there will “definitely” be a sequel to his hit film Hancock, telling the site that there are still a lot of unexplored characters in the Hancock universe that would be a perfect fit for the sequel.
Twilight One of Many Summit Entertainment Films Headed to Showtime December 4, 2008 11:37 pm
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Summit Entertainment and Showtime have inked a new deal that will see up to 42 of Summit’s theatrical titles, from 2008 to 2012, air on the premium cable network, including the recent hit Twilight.
“We’re excited that ‘Twilight’ is obviously going to be a huge franchise, and that there will probably be several more of those films coming as part of the deal,” said Showtime chairman and CEO Matthew Blank.
Since its release on November 21st, Twilight has grossed more than $120 million domestically.
The deal also includes 2009’s Knowing, directed by Alex Proyas and starring Nicolas Cage and Rose Byrne, as well as Push, starring Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning and Djimon Hounsou.
Source: Variety
Bryan Singer Not Involved in Superman: Man of Steel Talks December 4, 2008 11:31 pm
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Superman Returns and Valkyrie (December 25, 2008) director Bryan Singer told UGO Movie Blog that he is NOT involved in any talks in regards to the new Superman film:
Jordan Hoffman (UGO): But there is talk of a new film, though. Are you officially involved in this talk of the new film?
Bryan Singer: I am not officially involved in the talk, no.
JH: But when talk happens they’ll call you.
BS: Well it’s, you know, I have relationships with Warner Brothers and with the character and, and, and, and it’s just the way things work out.
JH: But you are not divorced from Superman at this point.
BS: No.
JH: All right.
Miller Says He’s Ready to Film Sin City 2 December 4, 2008 11:25 pm
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While at a press junket for his upcoming film The Spirit, writer-director Frank Miller revealed to IGN UK that Sin City 2 has been written and he’s ready to re-unite with Robert Rodriquez to begin filming:
“Sin City 2 is written,” he proclaimed. “It’s mainly a matter of working out the details of the production. I’m hoping to do it with Robert Rodriguez again in the same circumstances that we did the first one, and we could be shooting as soon as April.”
New Wonder Woman Images and Q&A December 4, 2008 11:05 pm
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Warner Bros. has released three new images from their upcoming straight-to-video DC Universe animated original movie Wonder Woman. Click to enlarge.
Also, click through the jump to read a new Q&A with the film’s Casting/Dialogue Director, Andrea Romano.
Synopsis
Produced by the multiple Emmy® Award winning animation legend Bruce Timm, Wonder Woman is an origin– story and features a stellar celebrity voice cast including Keri Russell (Waitress, Felicity), Nathan Fillion (Desperate Housewives), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), Virginia Madsen (Sideways), Rosario Dawson (Sin City), Oliver Platt (The West Wing) and David McCallum (NCIS). Wonder Woman begins on the mystical island of Themyscira, where a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons resides. They have raised Princess Diana, a daughter of stunning beauty, extraordinary strength and incredible fighting prowess. Diana possesses a host of super human powers granted to her by the gods and goddesses of Olympus and her strength and stamina are unparalleled. When Air Force fighter pilot Steve Trevor crash lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares (the God of War) has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazons and has decided to exact his revenge by starting a world war that will destroy them all. It is up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world by using her gifts to become the ultimate Wonder Woman. http://www.wonderwomanmovie.com
Wonder Woman hits DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on March 3, 2009.
Friday the 13th: New Trailer and Poster December 4, 2008 8:20 pm
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Yahoo! Movies has debuted a brand new movie poster and movie trailer for Friday the 13th. Watch the trailer embedded below.
Watch it in high definition at Yahoo! Movies
Jason Bateman Talks Arrested Development Movie December 4, 2008 7:44 pm
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Jason Bateman, who played Michael Bluth on the short-lived, but critically acclaimed Fox comedy series Arrested Development, updated ComingSoon.net on the status of the proposed feature-length film version:
ComingSoon.net: Will it be a relief when you actually start filming the “Arrested Development” movie so that people will stop asking you about it?
Jason Bateman: I don’t mind talking about it! I’m as big a fan of it as they are. So I feel sort of fortunate that I’m able to give them information on it. I would want them to give me information on it if they had it. I can say that we’re looking better than ever. There are just a few more conversations to be had with some cast members to see if they want to be a part of it. Once we get the head count we’ll be able to go forward with it and hopefully start shooting in the summer.
CS: Is the story already on paper?
Bateman: I don’t think so. I know that Mitch has a couple of ideas, but he’s really waiting to nail it down until he knows exactly who’s going to be involved.
CS: Do you see having Michael Cera and your relationship in film as something crucial? I thought that was one of the more important parts of the show.
Bateman: Sure. It’s not obviously my decision to make. It’ll be Mitch’s, but there are so many different ways to go with it just based on it being an ensemble. I can’t wait to see what he cooks up.
Dragonball Evolution? December 4, 2008 7:31 pm
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ComingSoon.net is reporting that 20th Century Fox may have extended the title of its upcoming Dragonball adaption to Dragonball Evolution.
James Wong adapts the rich mythos of the Dragonball series that grew from a manga into various popular animated series with this 20th Century Fox production starring Justin Chatwin. The plot revolves around Goku (Chatwin), Earth’s greatest champion, who must defend the planet against an invading race of alien warriors hell-bent on dominating the universe. Wong directs from his own script, with Kung Fu Hustle’s Stephen Chow producing. Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s James Marsters co-stars as the film’s villain, Piccolo, with Jamie Chung playing Chi Chi and Emmy Rossum portraying Bulma. Hong Kong legend Chow Yun-Fat rounds out the cast as Master Roshi, Goku’s mentor in the film.
Dragonball Evolution hits theaters on April 8, 2009.
Sneak Peek at the New Terminator Salvation Trailer December 4, 2008 6:55 pm
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Today, Entertainment Tonight debuted a sneak peek at the new trailer for Terminator Salvation. ET will show the complete trailer on Tuesday, December 9th. In the meantime, check out the sneak peek embedded below.
New Trailer for Ghostbusters: The Video Game December 4, 2008 6:54 pm
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Terminal Reality has released a brand new trailer of Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Not only does the game look great, but this is the first time we’ve heard voice work from the original cast: Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Harrold Ramis and Earnie Hudson. Check it out below.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game will be released on the Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PC June 2009.
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Universal Developing They Live Remake December 4, 2008 6:46 pm
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John Carpenter’s cult 1988 film They Live is getting remade. THR is reporting that Universal Studios and Strike Entertainment (Dawn of the Dead (2004)) are in negotiations to acquire the film rights with rights holder Les Mougins.
Strike’s Marc Abraham and Eric Newman will produce, while Shep Gordon of Les Mougins and Carpenter will serve as executive producers.
No writer has been announced.
Dark Shadow Will Be Tim Burton’s Next Project December 4, 2008 6:39 pm
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Producer Richard D. Zanuck told Collider.com that director Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are making Dark Shadowsnext summer and that the film will be Burton’s next project after Alice in Wonderland.
Dark Shadows is based on the 1960’s supernatural TV show created by Dan Curtis that ran from 1966-1971.
Bryan Fuller’s Return to Heroes Now Confirmed December 4, 2008 6:33 pm
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Bryan Fuller is close to signing a two-year overall deal with Universal Media Studios, which will, among other things, bring the Pushing Daisies creator/executive producer back on board the series he left after one season, Heroes.
Fuller is currently wrapping post-production on the final episodes of Pushing Daisies’ 13-episode second season and is expected to officially rejoin Heroes starting with Episode 20. His exact role has not yet been determined, but he’s expected to play a key role in the writers room alongside Heroes showrunner Tim Kring.
Pushing Daisies has failed to capture an audience in its second year and ABC declined to pick up any further episodes past its initial 13-episode commitment. Heroes is experiencing its worst season thus far, and has this season, on more than one occasion, stooped to record lows.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Knowing Teaser Poster December 4, 2008 6:26 pm
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Ain’t It Cool News has first official poster for Alex Proya’s Knowing. Click to head on over to AICN to see a larger enlarge.
Synopsis
Nicolas Cage stars in Summit Entertainment’s apocalyptic thriller Knowing, a tale concerning a father who finds a time capsule at his son’s school that predicts the end of the world and their direct connection to it. Dark City’s Alex Proyas directs the film from a script he worked on with a group of screenwriters, including book author Ryne Pearson.
Knowing hits theaters on March 20, 2009.
New Lost Season Five Cast Photo December 4, 2008 6:07 pm
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Check out this brand new Lost season five cast photo. Lost returns January 21st. Click to enlarge.
Source: /Film
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