Casting Bites: Film and Television May 21, 2008 4:13 pm
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John Cusack and Chiwetal Ejioor have been cast in Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi film 2012. Shooting on the film begins in February 2009. [Variety]
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, the adaptation of the popular video game from Ubisoft, has found its lead. Jake Gyllenhaal will play the young pince Dastan. Gemma Arterton has also joined the cast. The actress will play Tamina. Mike Newell will be directing the film which is set to start production in July in Morocco and England. It’s scheduled to be released on June 13, 2009. [THR]
Christian Bale is signed on to star in all three upcoming Terminator films, beginning with Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins which is set to release on May 22, 2009. [BBCNews]
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Spider-Man 4 Script Turned in + Spidy 4 and 5 to be shot back-to-back? May 20, 2008 12:12 am
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Apparently James Vanderbilt (Zodiac) has turned in a working draft of Spider-Man 4, but that’s not the big news. Cinematical has received a scoop that “his story arc has encompassed two films, making Spider-Man 5 shootable at the same time. The studio saw dollar signs and is in the process of reworking his deal to snatch up the story arc.” The site notes that nothing is expected to be announced anytime soon as both sides are still trying to negotiate a deal.
So what do you think? Shooting films back-to-back seems like all the rage these days, but is it the right move with Spider-Man, especially out of that weak third installment?
Source: Cinematical
TV Casting Bites: Wahlberg gets new show, Delaney Returning to Wisteria Lane May 14, 2008 3:22 pm
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TNT has teamed up with Donnie Wahlberg and director/producer Jon Avnet to develop a new crime drama about a war hero turned Drug Enforcement officer set in Boston. Wahlberg is expected to star in the series, tentatively titled Morse Code. [Reuters]
Enjoying the murder mystery storyline revolving around Dana Delany’s character Katherine Mayfair on Desperate Housewives? Well, good news, because the actress confirmed to ET Online that she is returning to the show next season and that her “whole mystery story will be wrapped up and everything will be revealed, and it’s rather dramatic.”
Frank Miller Not Directing Buck Rogers May 14, 2008 2:44 pm
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Turns out Frank Miller won’t be directing Buck Rogers. If you missed it, IGN reported a few days ago that Nu Image/Millennium was bringing Buck Rogers to the theaters, and they were looking at Frank Miller to direct. Nu Image/Millenium responded saying that no deal was in place. Now we get word from the writer-producer of the Buck Rogers film, Flint Dille that Miller is definitely not going to direct the movie. Nu Image/Millenium are on the hunt for a new director to take on the project.
Sopranos Creator Moving to Feature Films May 12, 2008 6:17 pm
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David Chase, creator of the HBO hit The Sopranos, has signed a deal with Paramount Pictures to write, direct and produce what will be his first feature film. Plot details on the film are being kept under wraps, but Paramount is describing the project as an original drama and that it will not revisit the world of the Mafia.
Source: Variety
Casting Rumors: Bruce Willis in The A-Team and Brad Pitt in Thor May 12, 2008 6:14 pm
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LatinoReview has two casting scoops. First up, the site reports that John Singleton is singling out Bruce Willis for the role of Col. John “Hannibal” Smith for the upcoming film adaptation of the TV series The A-Team. The site is also reporting that Marvel Studios is looking at Brad Pitt as a possible choice to play Thor in the recently dated movie (June 4, 2010).
TV and Film Casting Bites: Caprica, Transformers, Heroes, Life on Mars and more May 8, 2008 6:49 pm
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IGN is reporting that Isabel Lucas (pictured right) has been cast in the role of Alice in the sequel to Transformers. Meanwhile, Michael Bay posted on his personal blog that “Teresa Palmer was not considered for a role”, counter to an initial report that said the actress was in negotiations for a part in the film.
Esai Morales (Jericho) has joined the cast of SCI FI Channel’s two-hour Caprica pilot. The series is a prequel to Battlestar Galactica. Morales will play Joseph Adama, the father of William Adama (played by Edward James Olmos in BSG). [THR]
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Mathew Vaughn No Longer Attached to Direct Thor May 8, 2008 6:02 pm
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Marvel just recently announced a June 4, 2010 release date for Thor, but it looks like the film will be without director Matthew Vaughn. According to a report at THR, Vaughn is no longer attached to direct the film because his holding deal expired in December.
Jonah Hill Not in Transformers 2 May 7, 2008 1:00 pm
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Last week I reported on some casting news, revealing that Jonah Hill was in negotiations to play a role in next summer’s Transformers 2. Well, that’s no longer the case. EW is reporting that negotiations between the actor and DreamWorks have broken down, and that the studio has now moved on to other choices.
SCI FI’s Warehouse 13 and Caprica Add Cast May 6, 2008 4:47 pm
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Two pilots from the SCI FI channel have added cast members to their lineup. Eddie McClintock and Joanne Kelly have been cast to star in the two-hour dramedy pilot Warehouse 13, while Paula Malcomson has been cast as the female lead in Caprica, the networks prequel series to Battlestar Galactica.
Common Cast in “Terminator” May 6, 2008 4:29 pm
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Rapper Common has signed on to co-star in Warner Bros’ Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. Common joins Christian Bale and Sam Worthington who have already signed onto the film. The film will be directed by McG, from a script by John D Brancato & Michael Ferris and Paul Haggis and is scheduled to hit theaters on May 22, 2009.
Michael Rosenbaum “Smallville” Departure Confirmed, New Villians Revealed May 2, 2008 2:20 pm
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In a joint statement from Smallville Executive Producers Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson; The CW Network; and Warner Bros. Television, the departure of actor Michael Rosenbaum from the series was announced. In addition, the network announced some details for the eighth season of the series. Details after the jump.
TV and Film Casting Bites April 30, 2008 11:50 pm
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Jonah Hill is in early negotiations to costar opposite Shia LaBeouf in Transformers 2, according to EW while the Courier Mail is reporting that Australian actress Teresa Palmer has been cast in the film as well.
Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann are returning to “Witch Mountain”. The original kid stars of the 70’s movies have been cast in Race to Witch Mountain, Disney’s re-imagining of the adventure series. [THR]
Hector Elizondo (Cane) has been tapped by USA to join Monk as Tony Shalhoub’s new shrink, after the unfortunate death of Stakley Kamel, who played Dr. Kroger on the series. Elizondo will show up on the 7th season premiere of the series. [TV Guide]
TV Casting Bites: “E.R.”, “90210” Spin-off, “Desperate Housewives” and Britney Confirmed for “How I Met Your Mother” April 29, 2008 8:55 pm
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The final season of E.R. is adding a little star power, as film actress Angela Bassett is joining the cast as a regular of the NBC series. [THR]
The CW “90210” spin off has added two actresses: Lori Laughlin has been tapped to play Celia Mills, the show’s mom, while Jessica Walter will play Tabitha Mills, the grandmother. [TV Guide and EW]
Gale Harold has booked a potentially recurring role on ABC’s Desperate Housewives [TV Guide]
And lastly, CBS has confirmed that Britney Spears is returning to guest star on the May 12 episode of How I Met Your Mother. [CBS]
Ewan McGregor Cast in “Angels and Demons” April 25, 2008 5:47 pm
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Hot on the heels of yesterday’s casting announcement of Ayelet Zurer in Angels and Demons, THR is now reporting that Ewan McGregor has also been cast in the upcoming The Da Vinci Code prequel. Shooting is scheduled to begin on the film this June. Directed by Ron Howard, and co-starring Tom Hanks and Ayelet Zurer, Angels and Demons is scheduled to hit theaters in the summer of 2009.
Del Toro Confirmed for “The Hobbit” April 24, 2008 8:53 pm
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It’s finally official. Variety is reporting that director Guillermo del Toro has been signed to helm both The Hobbit and its sequel. Once his current project–Hellboy II: The Golden Army–concludes, Del Toro will be moving to New Zealand for four years, where he will oversee production of the two films, alongside executive producer Peter Jackson. Del Toro will also draw upon creature and effects house WETA Workshop. The two films will be shot back-to-back.
Ayelet Zurer Cast in “Angels and Demons” April 24, 2008 4:47 pm
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Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer has landed the female lead role opposite Tom Hanks in Ron Howard’s The Da Vinci Code prequel, Angels and Demons, according to EW. The actress was last seen in Steven Spielberg’s Munich. Angels and Demons is set to hit theaters on May 15, 2009.
Brendan Fraser “G.I. Joe” Cameo Confirmed April 24, 2008 12:31 am
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Earlier this month it was reported that Brendan Fraser filmed a cameo for Stephen Sommer’s G.I. Joe (check out that article here). Newsarama has now confirmed the story during their New York Comic Con coverage. According to Fraser, his character Gung Ho get’s to ride a “bitching three wheeled motorcycle”. G.I. Joe hits theaters on August 7, 2009.
Food Network Announces Replacement Host for “Dinner: Impossible” April 23, 2008 11:36 pm
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The replacement for departed TV chef Robert Irvine, who left last month following revelations that he’d exaggerated details in his resume, for Dinner: Impossible has been named. On Monday, Food Network announced that Ohio chef Michael Symon will take over as host of the series. The press release follows after the jump.
Britney Spears Returning to “How I Met Your Mother” April 22, 2008 2:32 am
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People Magazine is reporting that Britney Spears is returning to guest star in CBS’s sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Spears’ original guest-starring role resulted in the show posted a series high in adults 18-49 (a 4.5/12 rating/share).
“Crank 2: High Voltage” Casting Annouced April 22, 2008 1:45 am
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With shooting scheduled to begin on April 28th in Los Angeles for Crank 2: High Voltage, Lionsgate has announced the full cast for the film. Check it out after the jump.
Moon Bloodgood Cast in “Terminator 4” April 22, 2008 1:34 am
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Moon Bloodgood is in final negotiations for the female lead in McG’s upcoming film “Terminator 4”. According to THR, Bloodgood will play a “no-nonsense and battle-hardened member of the resistance who is carrying a lot of guilt over surviving the nuclear holocaust.” Bloodgood was recently seen in NBC’s short-lived television series Journeyman.
NYCC 08: Lou Ferrigno and Robert Downey Jr. in “The Incredible Hulk” April 19, 2008 11:44 pm
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During today’s The Incredible Hulk panel at the New York Comic Con, it was revealed that not only will Tony Stark (Iron Man) be appearing in a cameo role in the film, but Lou Ferrigno also showed up during the panel to announce his involvement in the project.
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.
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.”
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