Adrien Brody is battling Predators
Hold your horses and bring in the cows! I’ve read some strange and surprising casting news over the years but this one is a winner. Mind you, I’m not saying this is a bad choice – it’s just… not what you would expect. Adrien Brody, the Oscar winner, is ready for some serious action in [...]
It’s time to reboot The Fly
I was just over at Risky Business Blog and found this very interesting post. Apparently David Cronenberg is planning a reboot of the 1986 classic “The Fly” with Fox, the studio that released that film, directing and potentially writing the new picture. The move marks an about-face for the Canadian director, who in the past [...]
Bryan Singer to remake Excalibur
I was over at The Hollywood Reporter and they had a little piece about director Bryan Singers upcoming projects. A remake. Apparently Singer is unsheathing “Excalibur,” redoing the 1981 John Boorman movie about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The project is still in the early stages and Singer’s involvement is still [...]
Spielberg is helming Harvey remake
The veil is lifted and the big guys next project has been presented to the world. Steven Spielberg will sink his teeth into Mary Chase’s play “Harvey“, the tale of a man and his friendship with an invisible (imaginary…?) six-foot tall rabbit. Many of you are certainly familiar with the 1950 adaptation, starring James Stewart [...]
Holmes and Pearce are afraid of the dark
Ah, again I bring you horror news. I feel like Santa Claus, bringing you gift after gift. Today The Hollywood Reporter tells us that Guy Pearce is in final negotiations with Katie Holmes already on board in “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” Miramax’s supernatural thriller being directed by Guillermo del Toro protege Troy Nixey. [...]
Original Buffy gets rebooted
Vampire lovers and horror fans, gather around for some warm juicy news! The Hollywood Reporter tells us that a new incarnation of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” could be coming to the big screen. “Buffy” creator Joss Whedon isn’t involved and it’s not set up at a studio, but Vertigo Entertainment are working with original movie [...]
The Navigator flies again
Yesterday I posted about one of the most popular movie franchises of the 80′s. And today there’s more… More 80′s and more sci-fi. The nice people over at The Hollywood Reporter informs us that Disney is readying another launch of sci-fi adventure movie “Flight of the Navigator.” The 1986 original told the story of a [...]
Rodriguez is bringing back the Predator
We’re back again for another week full of movie news, rumors and the occasional celebrity gossip. Today the spotlight is shining on Mr. Robert Rodriguez. According to Variety, Rodriguez is ready to re-launch the Predator franchise and co-direct “Machete.” For the later, the filmmaker will create a feature out of the blade- wielding antihero who [...]
