Scorsese To Tackle “Silence” Next?

Variety is reporting that Martin Scorsese is wrapping post production on “Shutter Island,” and is eying his next project. “Silence,” which Scorsese has been developing for some time, seems to be the next one on his slate.  Daniel Day-Lewis and Benecio del Toro are said to be interested in the project. “Silence,” is based on  …

From “Slumdog” to Night

Dev Patel, who made his screen debut in this year’s Oscar-favorite, “Slumdog Millionaire,” has signed for his next job. Patel has joined the cast of M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, “The Last Airbender.”  Patel, who is replacing leaving actor Jesse McCartney, will play Zuko,a member of the Fire nation.  (And I have no idea what …

“Harry Potter” Stuntman Seriously Injured During Shooting

A stunt double for “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe has been seriously injured during an explosion while shooting was happening. The 25 year-old double was performing an aerial stunt and fell to the ground after an explosion during shooting of “Harry Poter and the Half Blood Prince.”  The London paper ‘The Daily Sun,’ says there …

New Writer to Tackle Ian Fleming Biopic

The Hollywood Reporter says John Orloff, (best known for “A Mighty Heart,”) has been brought on to re-write the Ian Fleming biography movie brought to Warner Bros. by Leonardo DiCaprio. The story will reportedly be much different from the James Bond films, (and, presumeably much different than “Spymaker,” a TV movie starring Sean Connery’s son …

Green Hornet Not Dead?

Remember like, five days ago, when we reported that the “Green Hornet” movie was slowly dying?  Not so fast says star and co-writer Seth Rogen. Rogen tells HitFix that Stephen Chow may have left the director’s seat, but he has not left the movie and will still play Kato.  Here’s what Rogen told HitFix: “‘The …

Carnahan Tackles “A-Team”

Director Joe Carnahan, (best known for the wonderful “Narc,” and the underwhelming “Smokin’ Aces,”) is reportedly teaming with producers Ridley and Tony Scott on the big scren version of the 1980’s hit TV show, “The A-Team.”  John Singleton just left the project, making room for Carnahan to come in and take over. Hopefully this will …

Poster For Eli Roth’s “Basterds” Movie Released

So here’s the deal with this poster.  Eli Roth is co-starring in his buddy Quentin Tarantino’s new movie, “Inglorious Basterds.”  Eli Roth is also a director, best known for “Cabin Fever,” and “Hostel.”  So when Quentin wrote scenes set at the premiere of the movie “Pride of the Nation,” he let his pal Eli shoot …

“Slumdog” Wins Again at SAG Awards

Danny Boyle’s movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” won the Best Cast at the SAG Awards on Sunday.  After picking up a Golden Globe and a Producer’s Guild award, “Slumdog,” seems to be the favorite to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Sean Penn won Best Actor for “Milk,” and Meryl Streep won best actress for “Doubt.”  Kate …

Barrymore Hopes For Fourth “Angels” Movie

Promoting “He’s Just Not That Into You,” (a movie that I hear “Lonely” editor Vatche already has bought tickets for opening night to,) Drew Barrymore said that she and her producing partner are talking about getting a third “Charlie’s Angles” movie going. The first two movies, which starred Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu, grossed …