Raimi and Maguire On For ‘Spidey’ 4 & 5

Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that director Sam Raimi have signed up for ‘Spiderman 4’ and 5.  The report goes on to say that the two films will be shot back-to-back. Kirsten Dunst has been approached to reprise the role of Mary Jane, but, reportedly if she turns them down, the part will not be …

Remake This: The Invasion

Most remakes generally fall into two categories.  There’s the ‘God awful’ category, which most remakes seem to strive to get put into.  The other, much less used category is the ‘surprisingly good.’  However, ‘The Invasion,’ the latest version of ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatchers,’ needs a third category to be created: ‘Eeeh.’

Actor with First Line in ‘Gone With the Wind’ Dies

Actor Fred Crane, best known as one of the Tarleton twins and a suitor of Scarlett O’Hara in ‘Gone with the Wind,’ has died. Crane was not yet an actor when he accompanied his cousin to the audition.  The other twin was played by ‘Superman’ actor George Reeves. Crane also had the first line in …

Ritchie Casts His Moriarty

As Guy Ritchie continues pre-production work on his take on the Sherlock Holmes story, word has come that he has cast British actor Mark Strong as Holmes’ constant foe, Professer Moriarty. Strong has previously appeared in the upcoming Ritchie film ‘Rock-N-Rolla,’ as well as Ritchie’s pal (and former producer,) Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Stardust.’ Holmes will be …

‘Transporter 3’ Poster Released

If the fact that the ‘Death Race,’ remake is opening on Friday depresses you because it means no Jason Staham movie to look forward to, well, I have good news. The poster for ‘Transporter 3,’ has been released, which means the actual movie is just around the corner. The film will probably involve Staham transporting …

Fox Throws Hissy Fit Over ‘Watchmen’

20th Century Fox is asserting its right to create, shoot and distribute a movie based on Alan Moore’s popular comic book.  What’s that you say, Warner Bros. is already doing that?  Send in the lawyers… A  judge has agreed refused to throw out the case, which is good news for Fox.  The short short version …