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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. …
Mike Nichols has reportedly lined up a film adaptation of the book “Dark Water” as his next project. The book is by Patricia Highsmith, best known for writing “Strangers on a Train,” for Alfred Hitchcock and the Tom Ripley books which have been made into movies several times over. The story is about a well-to-do …
Website Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Universal Pictures is considering a re-boot of Anne Rice’s popular Vampire Chronicles. As you may recall, the first film, “Interview With the Vampire,” was well reviewed and received, while the second movie, “Queen of the Damned,”… well, not so much. The studio is reportedly interested in Robert Downey Jr. …
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. …
Warner Bros. is thinking about making a movie about LEGO. I’ll type that again. Warner Bros. is thinking about making a movie about LEGO. Variety is reporting that Dan and Kevin Hagman, (writers of “Hotel Transylvania,”) are working up a script for the studio. It will reportedly contain both live action and animation. The plot, …
The Boston Globe is reporting that the Farrelly brothers latest movie has gone through some casting changes. Their take on “The Three Stooges,” isn’t going to be a biography, but instead will be a feature-length version of the classic Stooges shorts. However, there have been some changes with the cast. Sean Penn, who had been …
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!
Promoting his new TV show, director McG says he has already found his Captain Nemo for his “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” remake. And he’s already worked with him once already. Sam Worthington, (besides starring in “Terminator: Salvation,”) has also worked with James Cameron in “Avatar,” and he’s also in the upcoming “Clash of the …