A reboot called “Zorro Reborn” is in the works at Fox that will put the swashbuckler in a post-apocalyptic world, says The LA Times. A reboot titled “Zorro Reborn” is being developed at Fox that will remove the character from his historical California or Mexico setting. Unlike many of the … [Read More]
The CAA (one of Hollywood’s largest talent agencies) has begun shopping a Schwarzenegger rights package that will put Arnold back in the role of the Terminator. It’s being reported by Deadline.com and rumor is “Fast Five” director Justin Lin will direct. The agency is dropping the package on studios this … [Read More]
The prequel to the $525 million grossing Pixar film, “Monsters, Inc.” will be called “Monsters University.” Hollywood Reporter is revealing: Sully/Goodman and Wazowski/Crystal are expected to be back as will monster bad guy Randall Boggs (voices by Steve Buscemi). Disney has scheduled the sequel for a 2012 release. I take … [Read More]
Bill Murray has just signed to play Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the adaptation of the British Radio play, “Hyde Park on the Hudson.” Vulture is reporting: The project, set up at Focus Features and the UK’s Film4, recounts the quasi-incestuous love affair between the president and his distant cousin, Margaret … [Read More]
“Kick Ass” writer Jane Goldman told Absolute Radio that “Kick Ass 2” is currently not in the works. She cites busy schedules between her and Matt Vaughn (who’s currently helming “X-Men: First Clas”) and the desire to not proceed until things are absolutely perfect. This is really sad for me. … [Read More]
Sony’s been trying to launch its Harry Houdini biopic for nearly 20 years, and finally, on his 137th birthday, the same day his last surviving stage assistant Dorothy Young passes away at 102, they are finally moving forward. Variety announces: Sony has long been passionate about bringing its own version … [Read More]
The non-fiction manual about what happens when you’re pregnant called, “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” is going to be a romantic comedy. Bizarre. Cinematical gives birth to the following: According to Lionsgate, “based on the 16 million copy best-selling book, ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ is an ensemble … [Read More]
Nickelodeon has released an underwhelming video sneak peak for their new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cartoon. Entertainment Weekly is reporting: For now, they’re still just a mutation in process, but that’s no reason you can’t enjoy the first glimpse of Nickelodeon’s new and improved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The cable … [Read More]
Another 80s icon toy is heading to the big screen (anyone surprised?)… Vulture is reporting: Vulture hears that a bidding war has broken out to finance a Transformers-size blockbuster retelling of the legend of the iconic robotic lions and their human pilots; Ryan Kavanaugh’s deep-pocketed Relativity Media is one of … [Read More]
A “good source” has told Badass Digest who the villains are and a bit of the plot for Nolan’s Dark Knight Rises. There’s nothing terribly revealing here, certainly nothing anyone reading all the online news couldn’t have surmised on their own, but it’s circulating a lot this morning… Badass Digest … [Read More]
Warner Brothers issued a statement today announcing Diane Lane will be playing Martha Kent, opposite Kevin Costner’s rumored role as Jonathan Kent. In the press release: [Director Zack] Snyder stated, “This was a very important piece of casting for me because Martha Kent is the woman whose values helped shape … [Read More]
Even though every official press release and studio statement has only referred to Selina Kyle, Batman-News.com is running a video of Oprah interviewing Anne Hathaway, who refers to her role as, “Catwoman.” Hathaway as Catwoman doesn’t work for me. She’s too “nice” and “sweet” looking. It’s like trying to cast … [Read More]