Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown, and Twilight) has signed on to direct a new retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. The film, being produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way production company, was written by David Johnson. The film is called ‘The Girl with the Red Riding Hood,’ and features a teenage love triangle at …
The fourth Bourne-film is being written by Josh Zetumer (‘Dune,’ ‘The Infiltrator’). Originally, the sequel was supposed to be written by Bourne Ultimatum writer George Nolfi, but he’s committed to adapting the Philip K. Dick short story ‘The Adjustment Bureau.’ Apparently, Zetumer has been comissioned to write a brand new script. Apparently, once its finished, …
Robert Zemeckis is eyeing yet another 3d motion capture movie. The ‘Back to the Future’ director is in talks to direct a remake of ‘Yellow Submarine’ for Disney. The original film released in 1968 was about a soldier named Old Fred, who meets up with the Beatles. Fred travels in a yellow submarine to Pepperland. …
I had three reactions the ‘What Doesn’t Kill You” you trailer back late last year. My first reaction was, why does Hollywood think Boston is so full of crime. My second reaction was, hey, I kinda wanna see this. My third was, oof, I hate that title.
Apparently oscar-winning writer Christopher McQuarrie has signed on to write the script for a sequel to ‘Wolverine.’ Hugh Jackman will be reprising his role as Wolverine. The film will be based off the Claremont-Miller series where Wolverine struggles between following his animal instincts, or living a life under the samurai code of honor and respect. …
We just announced that documentary ‘Second Skin,’ one of my favorite films from IFFBoston ’08 was coming to DVD after a limited theatrical release. Those of you who want to see the film immediately, can check it out right now on Hulu.com! With limited commercial interruption of course!
Jason Segel, star of ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall,’ and ‘I Love You Man,’ has signed on to star in ‘The Adventurer’s Handbook.’ It follows childhood friends who are tired of their everyday boring lives that set out on a adventure around the world, inspired by Mick Conefrey’s book “The Adventurer’s Handbook: Life Lessons From History’s Great …
Risky Biz Blog is reporting that the writer of National Treasure: Book of Secrets is on his way to complete the first draft of a feature adaptation of ‘Gunsmoke.’ Marshal Matt Dillon, the famed hero of the classic Western TV Show will return, this time with a contemporary look and modern action twist. The film …
‘The Greatest Showman on Earth’ the new P.T. Barnum biopic will star Hugh Jackman as the lead. The film is a musical, and will focus on his relationship with singer Jenny Lind, written with Anne Hathaway in mind. The script is being written by Sex and the City scribe Jenny Bicks, with music being written …
Rumors of a Hulu app on my iPhone got me very excited, but it has been a while since those rumors hit, and still nothing. But, this new rumor, is definitely even more exciting. Netflix could be releasing an official iPhone app that lets you stream the companies “Watch it Now” video streaming selections. Though, …