MGM Greenights New Joss Whedon Script

Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard written thriller ‘The Cabin in the Woods,’ has been acquired and greenlit by MGM as a directing vehicle for Goddard. Goddard has been a writer/exec producer on ‘Lost.’ and recently wrote the script for ‘Cloverfield.’ The story has being kept under wraps, but from a team that brought us ‘Buffy,’ …

Nickelback Signs to Live Nation Artists

Joining the ranks of Madonna, Jay-Z, and Shakira, Nickelback has signed on to Live Nation Artists. Bringing touring, merchandising, and recording under one shingle. Live Nation will manage the bands touring, merchandising, sponsoring, travel packages, recorded music, licensing, non-tour sponsorship, DVD & broadcast rights, web and literary rights. Shakira signed a similar deal last week, …

Ubisoft Buys Special F/X Group

One of my favorite video game publishers Ubisoft (‘Prince of Persia,’ ‘Assassins Creed’) is expanding itself into more traditional entertainment by acquiring Hybride, a Montreal-based special effects company. The company will be integrated into Ubisoft’s Montreal studio, which is stepping into the realm of CG animation. The purchase will improve the animation in Ubisoft titles, …

‘I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” Heads for Adaptation

Tucker Max’s best selling memoir, ‘I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell,’ is making its way to the big screen. The adaptation will star Matt Czuchry, Jesse Bradford, and Geoff Stults. The book memoir tells the story about the author’s trip to a friend’s bachelor party, where he gets the groom involved in a lie …

Sigourney Weaver Talks ‘Alien’

It’s been quite a while since there has been any serious talk of a new Alien movie (put the Alien vs. Predator films aside). The true fan base would love to see Sigourney Weaver return in her iconic role of Ripley, wouldn’t we? Weaver told OK Magazine that if she had a director like Ridley …