WB Orders Reshoots for ‘Wild Things’
Thebadandtheugly.com is reporting reshoots scheduled for the Spike Jonze directed ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ fueling fire to the rumors that Warner Bros may be stepping in and taking control of the project.
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Universal Fast Tracks ‘Sigma Protocol”
Moving fast, Universal has started work on an adaptation of Robert Ludlum’s last novel, “The Sigma Protocol.” Universal has seen great success with the adaptation of Ludlum’s Jason Bourne novels. “The Sigma Protocol” is about a young investment banker who discovers a secret organization that is manipulating global economy. When the banker tries to shine …
Alfred Molina Becomes Sheik
As with all video-game adaptations, I’m following this one closely. Alfred Molina has joined the ranks of Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, and Ben Kingsley in Disney’s “Prince of Persia,” an adaptation of the classic video game franchise. Molina plays Sheik Amar, a mentor to the prince (played by Jake Gyllenhaal). The film is being produced …
Tatum O’Neal is a Genius
Tatum O’Neal is a master of improvisation. After being arrested for buying crack outside of her Manhattan home on Sunday night, she asked the police officers, “You know who I am, right?” She then spent the next 20 minutes trying to convince them that ‘Paper Moon’ was a movie. To further her case Tatum continued …
‘Dark Shadows’ May Have a Director
The dynamic duo of Burton and Depp may be back together again on the big screen sooner than later. According to a report, Tim Burton is set up to direct the upcoming adaptation of the 60s cult television series, ‘Dark Shadows,’ with Depp rumored to star in the film. ‘Dark Shadows’ was an elaborate series …
‘An Inconvenient’ Opera
In a strange announcement, Al Gore’s successful doc ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ is conveniently being adapted into an opera. Italian composer Giorgio Battistelli is interpreting to play at Milan’s Scala in 2011. The opera will be La Scala’s contribution to Italy’s 150th anniversary celebration of its unification in 1861. Characters will tell the story of ‘Truth’ …
‘Sex’ Whips ‘Indy’
The girls from ‘Sex and the City’ officially whipped Indiana Jones this weekend, raking in $55.7 million, making it the best opening ever for an R-rated comedy. Indiana Jones still brought in an honorable $46 million, with a decline of 54% from the Holiday weekend.
Fire Destroys Back to the Future Clock Tower
Universal Studios and Vatche’s childhood suffered a devastating blow on Sunday as fire damaged part of the studio back lot.
‘Burn After Reading’ Trailer Online
The Coen brothers’ first film after their Oscar winning ‘No Country For Old Men’ now has a trailer online. The first trailer for ‘Burn After Reading’ is now available for download on iTunes. And it’s pretty friggin’ funny. The film seems to be more ‘classic’ Coen, sort of in the vein of a lighthearted ‘Fargo.’ …
It’s a World Wide Web: Junk of the Information Super Highway
I have time on my hands. Most of that time is wisely spent throwing wet noodles at old people, but when I am not contributing to the betterment of society I am scouring the internet for genius. That is why I am bringing you this new weekly feature ‘It’s a World Wide Web: Junk of …