Rupert Wyatt to direct Planet of the Apes reboot
Dark Horizons reports that Rupert Wyatt has become the front runner to direct 20th Century Fox’s “Planet of the Apes” reboot – aka “Caesar” (or “Planet of the Apes: Genesis”). Apparently the writers put in not only many little nods to the original “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes” from which much of the [...]
Midnight Run is taking another run
I was just over at The Hollywood Reporter and apparently Universal and Robert De Niro are getting ready for another run. The studio is developing a sequel to “Midnight Run,” the 1988 action comedy that starred De Niro as a bounty hunter who must bring back an embezzler, played by Charles Grodin, across the country. [...]
Chronicles of Riddick – the third chapter
Variety reports that actor Vin Diesel is going back to the future to topline and produce a third chapter in the “Chronicles of Riddick” franchise. Universal will handle domestic distribution on the sci-fi film, which is titled “Riddick.” Lionsgate is selling international rights at the Berlin Film Festival.
David Twohy, who wrote and directed the first [...]
James Cameron has ideas for an Avatar sequel
The Hollywood Reporter tells us that when asked about a potential “Avatar” sequel, Rupert Murdoch said on his quarterly earnings call Tuesday that the conglomerate is in “very early talks about it.” Director James Cameron “has ideas” for a sequel, he said, adding: “We will be pushing for one.” But he cautioned analysts not to [...]
Marc Webb to helm the new Spider-Man
I know many of you have been wondering what will happen to “Spider-Man 4” now when director Sam Raimi and all the stars walked away. I’ll tell you – they hired Marc Webb. The Hollywood Reporter writes that Webb has finalized a deal to helm the new “Spider-Man” movie for Columbia.
As most of you know, [...]
Downey leaves Cowboys and Aliens
It looks like Robert Downey Jr. won’t ride into the wild West after all. Los Angeles Times writes that Downey, who had been poised to reunite with “Iron Man” director Jon Favreau for the science-fiction western “Cowboys and Aliens,” won’t star in the film. The movie will still move forward with Favreau and studio DreamWorks [...]
Tobey Maguire to play Bilbo?
OK, here we go – rumors and speculations extravaganza! We’re always a bit hesitant to reporting “news” that feels a bit shaky but… Something tells us this might have some truth to it. Anyway, Latino Review posted a little outtake from a brief interview with Tobey Maguire. It goes something like this:
Which director would you [...]
More sci-fi using Cameron’s Avatar technology
Variety reports that James Cameron appears to be heading to inner space by putting “Fantastic Voyage” on the front burner. 20th Century Fox has tapped Shane Salerno to adapt a remake of the 1966 sci-fi film, which will be produced by Cameron.
Although Cameron has never expressed interest in helming the pic (Roland Emmerich had been [...]
Malkovich and Hathaway in Spider-Man 4?
Let’s talk some more about “Spider-Man 4” shall we? No matter the superhero franchise, when it comes time to make a sequel, people mainly want to know one thing: Which villains will be in it? The rumors are endless and the latest word from the trades is that John Malkovich is to play Spider-Man’s nemesis. [...]