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A book that always pops up, and has been adapted countless times, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ has popped up once again, with Ben Barnes (Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian) in the titular role. The film will be directed by Oliver Parker (‘The Importance of Being Earnest’) and adapted as a dark horror story.
Following the completion of his epic ‘Red Cliff,’ John Woo has announced a big budget romantic film called ‘1949’ The film is based on true events at the end of WWII, and the final years of the Chinese Civil War. With a budget of $40 million, and to shoot in Chinese, the pic will star …
Steve Buscemi has been cast alongside Michael Cera for the new comedy ‘Youth in Revolt,’ playing Michael Cera’s Characters father.
The cast of Roland Emmerich’s new thriller ‘2012’ has rounded out with John Cusack joining in the lead role. The film is about a global cataclysm, that brings on the end of the world, telling the story of the survivors. The title refers to a prediction told by the Mayan calendar, referring to the end …
Mm mm mm. I do love me some red band trailer action. The second trailer for the upcoming Ben Stiller picture, ‘Tropic Thunder’ has hit the Internet. I must say, I can see the Simple Jack gag going for a bit and being pretty fucking funny. The new trailer has a link on Apple’s site, …
George Lucas knows a cash cow when he sees one. In an interview at Cannes, Lucas told a reporter in regards to an Indiana Jones 5: “I haven’t even told Steven or Harrison this,” he said. “But I have an idea to make Shia [LeBeouf] the lead character next time and have Harrison [Ford] come …
Jenna Jameson, who was most recently seen in the limited release film ‘Zombie Strippers!’ has signed to star in ‘War of the Dragon.’ The film tells the story of a psychic and martial arts expert who team to find the killers of their mothers. The film is written and directed by Stan Derain, and set …
Haven’t you heard? Pirate flicks are big! At least Dreamworks thinks so. Written by David Franzoni (Amistad, Gladiator) will pen a new biopic on infamous pirate, ‘Blackbeard.’ The project was born when producer Barry Josephson enlisted Pat Croce, a motivational speaker and former 76ers owner, to write a treatment on the pirate, whose real name …
Actor John Philip Law, best known for his starring role in Mario Bava’s ‘Diabolik,’ and Roger Vadim’s ‘Barbarella,’ has died. Law passed away at his home in Los Angeles. He was 70 years old. Law also appeared in the movies, ‘The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming,’ ‘The Hawaiians,’ and the much discussed, rarely …
David Silverman, director of ‘The Simpsons Movie,’ and ‘Monsters Inc.’ will next be directing an adaptation of Jason Carter Easton children’s book, ‘The Facttracker.’ The rights were acquired by MGM. The live action feature is about a town called Traakerfaxx, a town that produces the worlds facts. When a salesman who peddles lies comes to …