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Inferno Entertainment Adapting Bad Girls

17 July 2009 4:59 AM, PDT | From Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news

Inferno Entertainment — the production company behind Just Friends, Peaceful Warrior, and The Air I Breathe — has acquired the rights to Bad Girls, formerly in development at MTV Films under the title Lost Girls.

It's based on a MTV-Pocket Books novel by Alex McAulay, who is attached to write the screen adaptation of his book. Bad Girls, described as "a cross between Lord of the Flies and Heathers," tells the story of a rebellious teenager who is sent to reform school on a remote island and ends up embroiled with killers and drug dealers.

Other upcoming movies from Inferno include The Experiment, starring Elijah Wood, Forest Whitaker, and Adrien Brody, which began filming this month, and The Killer Elite, an action flick based on the best-selling true story by Sir Ranulph Fiennes and starring Jason Statham.

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Guy Ritchie's Guys and Dolls Remake is a Rumor?

15 July 2009 5:30 PM, PDT | From WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news

The Sun recently reported that Guy Ritchie (Snatch, RocknRolla) is looking to remake "Guys and Dolls" with Justin Timberlake and Jason Statham taking over for Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. But a movie without the cooperation of the estate of Frank Loesser, who wrote the music and lyrics, cannot be made. Allen H. Arrow, an attorney who represents the estate, contacted Ritchie's representatives and found out that Ritchie has never claimed to be directing the film. "I can't tell you what is happening, but I can tell you what is not happening, and that is this Guy Ritchie version," Arrow said. As it turns out, 20th Century Fox has been working on a rights deal for "Guys and Dolls" that would star Hugh Jackman in the Sky Masterson role, originally played by Brando. When asked if that's something that could happen, Arrow replied: "We are not opposed to that development.

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Guys and Dolls: Guy Ritchie Version is (Surprise!) Bs; Hugh Jackman Could Remake

15 July 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | From /Film | See recent /Film news

Not too long ago a ridiculous rumor percolated up, sourced from British tabloid The Sun: Guy Ritchie wants to make his own version of Guys and Dolls. Not that anyone believes a damn thing The Sun creates as 'news', and with good reason. According to the paper, he'd been given the 'green light' to cast the film, and he had his eye on both Jason Statham and Justin Timberlake. But the estate of Frank Loessner, who wrote the music and lyrics for Guys and Dolls, insists it's all crap. "I can’t tell you what is happening, but I can tell you what is not happening, and that is this Guy Ritchie version," said Allen H. Arrow, attorney for the estate. But then Arrow told Variety what could be happening: a version with Hugh Jackman. More after the break. For some time, there's been rumbling that Fox wants to revive

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‘The Blair Witch Project’ And Other Movies That Make You Reach For The Dramamine

14 July 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news

It’s been ten years since “The Blair Witch Project” crept its way into the national consciousness. The movie, which follows three students making a documentary about the legendary Blair Witch, managed to hit the sweet spot of viral marketing and word-of-mouth buzz through an extensive online campaign that had movie fans scratching their heads over whether or not the footage was real.

In fact, writer/directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez went to great lengths to convince investors, and eventually potential viewers, that their movie was a documentary. They did so through the use of cleverly staged “found” footage and an extensive back story. In the end, “The Blair Witch Project” was such an effective horror movie because of what it didn’t show — and because the use of unsteady handheld cameras often left audience members feeling dizzy and nauseated. So whether shaky camera work is used or abused in the name of art,

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Jason Statham Hunts a Serial Killer in Blitz

14 July 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | From WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news

Jason Statham is in final negotiations to star in "Blitz," a London-set thriller about a serial killer targeting police officers. The new project is an adaptation of Ken Bruen's bestseller of the same name. Statham will play a tough, uncompromising cop assigned the task of tracking down the killer. Paddy Considine (The Bourne Ultimatum) will play his partner. "Jason and I are excited about the opportunity to be working here again as we are keen to continue supporting British films," Lionsgate executive Steve Chasman said. Nathan Parker (Moon) wrote the script; Elliott Lester (Love Is the Drug) is directing. Project will go in front of the cameras on August 10th in London.

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Jason Statham Looking to Blitz

13 July 2009 10:50 PM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news

Jason Statham is in final negotiations to star in Blitz, a Lionsgate UK production that would return Statham to the streets of London for the first time since The Bank Job. Per Variety, Statham is on the verge of playing a police officer tasked with tracking down a killer who is targeting London's police force. Paddy Considine is already on board to play Statham's would-be partner. No word yet on who will play the killer. Elliott Lester is on board to direct with his only previous experience being the teen flick Love Is the Drug. Production on Blitz is set to begin on August 10 with an anticipated 2010 release.

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Jason Statham Cranks It Up in 'Blitz'

13 July 2009 5:45 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

Jason Statham is the go-to guy for burly badass Brits who can handle a gun and look damn good doing it. Now it looks like the star of guilty pleasure action flicks like the Crank and Transporter series, and Guy Ritchie's early movies Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, is going to be on the right side of the law in Blitz. Variety reports Statham is close to signing on the dotted line for this Lionsgate UK thriller based on the novel by prolific crime fiction writer Ken Bruen. Statham will play a cop on the hunt of a serial killer whose favorite prey is policemen. Paddy Considine will be his partner on the beat.

Elliott Lester (Love is the Drug) is directing, while the screenplay is being written by Nathan Parker, who also wrote the screenplay for this summer's science-fiction favorite, Moon.

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Jason Statham ready to 'Blitz'

13 July 2009 3:29 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Jason Statham is in final negotiations to star in "Blitz," a London-set thriller about a serial killer targeting police officers.According to Variety, Lionsgate U.K. is fully financing the project, which is an adaptation of Ken Bruen's bestseller of the same name. Mandate International will handle international sales.Statham will play a tough, uncompromising cop assigned the task of tracking down the killer. Paddy Considine will play his partner.Nathan Parker wrote the script; Elliott Lester is directing.Project begins shooting August 10 in London.

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Casting Notes: Danny Huston in Robin Hood, Jason Statham in Blitz

13 July 2009 11:50 AM, PDT | From /Film | See recent /Film news

Here's a couple of short casting bites. First up, according to THR Danny Huston has joined the cast of Ridley Scott's still-untitled Robin Hood picture, which is currently shooting in England. The awesome Huston -- well, maybe not so awesome in Wolverine, but just check him out in The Proposition -- is stepping in as Richard the Lionhearted. You might remember that Iain Glen briefly played the same figure in Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven, which takes place in a timeline that slightly overlaps this new Robin Hood picture. And, confirming news that started to percolate over a month ago, Jason Statham is in final talks to join the London-set serial killer thriller Blitz. Details after the jump. Blitz, adapted by Nathan Parker (who scripted a film you may have heard of called Moon) from Ken Bruen's novel of the same name and directed by Elliott Lester

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Jason Statham to Star in Blitz

13 July 2009 11:40 AM, PDT | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news

Jason Statham is in final negotiations to star in Blitz. Lionsgate U.K. is developing the project, which is an adaptation of Ken Bruen's bestseller of the same name about a serial killer targeting police officers. The London-set thriller will see Statham play a tough, uncompromising cop assigned the task of tracking down the killer. Paddy Considine, whose credits include Hot Fuzz and The Bourne Ultimatum, will play Statham’s partner. Elliott Lester (Love Is the Drug) is directing from a screenplay by Nathan Parker, who previously wrote the screenplay for Duncan Jones’ indie sci-fi thriller Moon. Blitz will be Lionsgate U.K.'s first British project since it announced its plans to beef up its local production last year. It will also mark the first collaboration between Statham and Lionsgate U.K. since last year's The Bank Job, which was a hit at the international box office. Statham,

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Holly Madison & Jason Statham Peep Each Other

13 July 2009 9:34 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Let the romance rumors begin! Holly Madison was spotted hanging out with hunky action star Jason Statham on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The brawny Crank stud, I'm told, first noticed and was introduced to the Girl Next Door when she strutted her stuff as an honorary ring girl at the Ufc fights at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. And it didn't end there... A couple hours later, Statham checked out Madison's performance in the 10:30 p.m. showing of striptease-filled Peepshow at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. A source reports that the two were "getting to know each other" during the wee hours over drinks at Strip House. No word on how late they...

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Jason Statham Finds Himself In a London ‘Blitz’

13 July 2009 9:14 AM, PDT | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news

See what I did there?  If you're expecting news that Jason Statham has signed on for a film set during the harrowing London bombings of 1940-41 then I apologize... that's not happening. Instead, Statham will be starring in a London-based serial killer thriller called Blitz.  The film is based on the best-selling novel by gritty Irishman Ken Bruen, and follows a police officer's attempt to stop a serial killer who's targeting his fellow cops.  The film will also star the always excellent Paddy Considine as Statham's partner. Bruen seems to be the latest "it" author to catch the attention of movie makers, and that's a good thing as his books are gritty, violent, and entertaining as hell (at least the three I've read so far are).  He has another adaptation already in production called London Boulevard.  That film is written by William Monahan (The Departed) and will also serve as his directorial debut.  Colin Farrell

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Susan Sarandon, John Goodman to Visit Al Pacino's Doctor Death

13 July 2009 7:15 AM, PDT | From Movieline | See recent Movieline news

· The fledgling Jack Kevorkian biopic You Don't Know Jack is turning into quite a prestige package for HBO Films: Susan Sarandon and John Goodman will join leading man Al Pacino and director Barry Levinson as a pair of Kevorkian's right-to-die allies. Sarandon's character is later assisted in her own suicide; Goodman's lab company provides the technology. Just give this its Emmys now if you think that'll speed up the broadcast in 2010. [THR]

Jason Statham returns to British B-thrillerdom, another Hollywood institution rebrands, and much more Hollywood Ink after the jump.

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Jason Statham Tracks Down A Killer In ‘Blitz’

13 July 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news

Confession time! I regard every Jason Statham movie as a special treasure, perfect for those awkward Sunday nights when you need something quick and violent to pop into the DVD player. He’s the closest thing we’ve got to the glorious days of 1980s action machismo, and whenever he nabs a new part, I’m counting down the days to the theatrical release.

Happily, there’s a new one to put on my calender! Variety reports that Statham is set to take the lead in “Blitz,” a thriller directed by Elliott Lester (”Love is the Drug”).

Written by Nathan Parker (”Moon“) and set in London (my favorite city — Jason, you shouldn’t have), “Blitz” follows a serial killer who is targeting police officers. Naturally, the only man who can take him down is Statham, the tough, uncompromising cop who gets the case. I’m sure he’ll follow that

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Serial Killers Can't Beat Jason Statham

13 July 2009 5:49 AM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news

Jason Statham is one of those action stars who seems capable of anything, probably because we've spent the last year seeing him escape death hundreds of time as Chev Chelios, and drive tricked-out cars to glory in Death Race. So when there's a serial killer running around a London neighborhood, killing cops, who else would you call? Statham will star in Blitz, an adaptation of Ken Bruen's bestseller about a tough cop assigned to track down the killer who's picking off his colleagues. Paddy Considine will play Statham's partner. Steve Chasman, who will be producing the film, told Variety "Jason and I are excited about the opportunity to be working here again as we are keen to continue supporting British films." Nathan Parker wrote the script, which Elliott Lester is directing.

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Jason Statham In Final Talks To Star In U.K. Thriller

13 July 2009 4:10 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

"Crank" star Jason Statham is in the final negotiation stages to star in a new thriller from Lionsgate U.K. "Blitz" will be based on Ken Bruen's 2002 novel of the same name about a serial killer targeting police officers.

The studio will be fully financing the movie, while Mandate Intl. will be handling the international sales, Variety reports.

It will be Lionsgate U.K.'s first British project since announcing its plans to focusing on local production last year.

Statham will play a tough cop assigned to track down the serial killer. Paddy Considine ("Cinderella Man," "The Bourne Ultimatum") will play the role of his partner.

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Jason Statham to star in "Blitz" for Lionsgate

13 July 2009 1:10 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Jason Statham will star in the London-based thriller "Blitz" which Nathan Parker wrote and Elliott Lester is helming. Lionsgate U.K. is financing the project. Statham stars as a tough cop assigned with the task of hunting down a seial killer who targets police officers. Paddy Considine will play his partner. The action star was last seen in "Crank: High Voltage" and is in post-production phase for Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" alongside Stallone, Jet Li, Dolph Lundren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and David Zayas.

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Jason Statham is grabbing the 'Blitz'

13 July 2009 12:04 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Actor Jason Statham is in talks to star in Elliott Lester's upcoming London-based thriller "Blitz," Variety reported Sunday.

The action star is set to play a tough cop assigned to track down a serial killer who targets police officers. Paddy Considine is on-board to play his parnter.

Nathan Parker, who also wrote "Moon," penned the script based on Ken Bruen's bestseller. Lester's credits include "Love Is the Drug."

Statham's been a busy guy. He starred in "The Bank Job," "Transpoter 3," "Death Race" and "Crank: High Voltage" recently, and he's got "13," "The Expendables" and "The Mechanic" coming up soon. Yeah, he's the right guy for this, don't you think?

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Jason Statham Set for the Blitz

12 July 2009 11:59 PM, PDT | From DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news

Jason Statham has been known to dabble on the fringes of our genre (we'll just keep quiet about Ghosts of Mars, okay), and he's in talks to do so once again by tackling a psychopath for Lionsgate UK.

Variety reports that Statham is in the final negotiation stages to star in Blitz, a thriller which would find everyone's favorite cranked up hero pursuing a psychopath who targets cops.

If signed, Statham will play a tough, uncompromising cop assigned the task of tracking down the killer. Paddy Considine will play his partner. Nathan Parker wrote the script; Elliott Lester is directing.

If all goes well, the project will begin lensing on August 10th in London.

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Jason Statham Runs Blitz Pattern

12 July 2009 11:52 PM, PDT | From www.canmag.com | See recent CanMag news

Jason Statham continues to stick to what he knows best. After picking up a few thrillers, he figured why not one more with Blitz.

Jason Statham for Blitz

Lionsgate U.K. is fully financing Blitz, a London-set thriller about a serial killer targeting police officers. If the story sounds familiar, it should, as its an adaptation of Bruen's bestseller of the same name.

In the film, Statham will play a tough, uncompromising cop assigned the task of tracking down the killer. Paddy Considine has been cast to play his partner. Elliott Lester will direct off a script by Nathan Parker.

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