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Patricia Clarkson Joins "Maze Runner"
2 hours ago
Patricia Clarkson is set to join the cast of the film adaptation of James Dasher's young adult sci-fi novel "The Maze Runner" at 20th Century Fox.
Dylan O'Brien plays a young man who awakens in a giant hedge labyrinth with no memory. He soon comes upon other boys his own age who start their own makeshift society.
Clarkson will play the enigmatic Chancellor Ava Paige, the woman who is testing children in this dystopian world to find the strongest warriors.
Wes Ball helms the currently in production project which also stars Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Aml Ameen, Will Poulter and Blake Cooper.
Source: EW »
- Garth Franklin
"Arrow" Showrunner to Helm "Epsilon"
2 hours ago
"Arrow" and "Brothers & Sisters" show runner Greg Berlanti is set to direct the sci-fi action feature "Epsilon" at Sony Pictures.
The story takes place after a failed robot rebellion on an Earth now almost entirely devoid of electronic devices.
The few surviving robots now reside on a space station where they raise their own human lab rats whom they train to act as their agents.
"Zombieland" writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are penning the script and will produce with Michael DeLuca.
Source: THR »
- Garth Franklin
Lucas Hasn't Talked To Abrams About SW7
13 hours ago
George Lucas tells Access Hollywood that he and filmmaker J.J. Abrams have yet to sit down together to discuss Abrams' work on the next "Star Wars" film.
"I have not spoken to J.J. He’s been busy with Star Trek, and I’m sure that he’ll let me know when he’s got some questions. So, you know, that’s all going well. Kathy tells me it’s working out great."
Lucas adds that he doesn't mind the hands off approach: "I think it’s great. I don’t have to worry about these guys any more."
Source: Access Hollywood »
- Garth Franklin
TV News: Pembrey, Sight, Client, Ray
13 hours ago
Death Comes to Pembrey
Jenna-Louise Coleman is set to play Lydia Wickham, sister of Elizabeth Bennett (Anna Maxwell Martin), in the upcoming three-part adaptation of P.D. James’ suspense novel "Death Comes To Pemberley". Shooting starts this month in Yorkshire.
Coleman stars opposite Matthew Goode as her husband George. The story picks up six years after the events of "Pride and Prejudice" and deals with a murder investigation. [Source: Deadline]
Line of Sight
"The Silence of the Lambs" and "Rachel Getting Married" helmer Jonathan Demme is set to direct and executive produce AMC's drama pilot "Line Of Sight".
The story follows Lewis Bernt, a safety investigator who survives a mysterious plane crash, bringing him on an emotionally disorienting quest to discover the accident’s cause. [Source: Deadline]
Jennifer Love Hewitt is reportedly battling with the Lifetime network over the plot line of the third season of "The Client List" should the network decide to order another. »
- Garth Franklin
Goyer & Snyder Talk "Man of Steel" Ending
14 hours ago
Much debate has raged this week following the release of Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel". While the critical consensus is notably divided regarding the film's merits, one common complaint appearing is the sheer level of violence in the film's third act.
Major Spoilers Ahead
Like with "Superman II," the film portrays a fight in the middle of Metropolis between General Zod (Michael Shannon) and Superman (Henry Cavill). Unlike the Chris Reeve film however, the level of destruction is catastrophic.
Buzzfeed contacted a Technical Consulting firm to come up with estimates. They came back with 129,000 known killed and an initial estimate of $700 billion in damage.
This has naturally upset quite a few people. Even more debate though has raged over the decision to kill Zod, essentially breaking Superman's rule not to kill. Speaking on the Empire podcast, director Zack Snyder claims that wasn't the original ending.
"In the original version of the script, »
- Garth Franklin
James Franco To Crowdfund A Trilogy
15 hours ago
James Franco is using crowdfunding via Indiegogo to seek $500,000 to fund a trilogy of films.
Entitled "Memoria," "Killing Animals" and "Yosemite," all are based on his own 2010 book of short stories entitled "Palo Alto".
Up-and-coming filmmakers like Nina Ljeti, Vladimir Bourdeau, Bruce Thierry Cheung and Gabriel Demestree are involved in helping to adapt several of Franco's short stories onto film.
It is presently unknown if Franco himself will either star in or direct any of the three features. Filming aims to begin by August.
All profits made from the films will go to the nonprofit "Art of Elysium" with whom volunteers dedicate their time to children who are battling serious medical conditions.
Source: THR »
- Garth Franklin
Dean Parisot To Helm Houdini Feature
15 hours ago
Dean Parisot ("Red 2") is in early negotiations to direct the Noah Oppenheim-scripted feature about Harry Houdini which has been setup at Summit Entertainment.
The story is based on the William Kalush and Larry Sloman book "The Secret Life of Houdini" which portrays the legendary illusionist as a spy and true renaissance man.
Gary Ross ("The Hunger Games") was previously involved, but he has since departed the project.
Source: Deadline »
- Garth Franklin
Kim Basinger Likes A "Petit" Danish
15 hours ago
Kim Basinger is set to play the lead role in Danish director Anders Morgenthaler's new English-language drama "Petit" at Zentropa Entertainments.
Basinger stars as Maria, a successful career woman who has just received the news that she is infertile.
She begins a desperate pursuit to adopt a child, her efforts leading her into the criminal underworld of infant prostitution in Eastern Europe.
Jordan Prentice, Peter Stormare, Sophie Rois and Sebastian Schipper co-star.
Marie Gade Denessen and Julie Lind-Holm are producing, and shooting has just begun on the project in Hamburg, Germany ahead of a 2014 release.
Source: THR »
- Garth Franklin
Lionsgate Finds A "Devil In The Grove"
15 hours ago
Lionsgate has acquired the film rights to Gilbert King's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Devil In The Grove".
The story follows the efforts of Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP’s legal team to save the lives of four black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in Florida in 1949.
The case was fought all the way to the Supreme Court. Adam Cooper and Bill Collage will pen the script, while Allison Shearmur is producing.
Sources: Deadline »
- Garth Franklin
Set Photos: "Theorem," "Monuments," "Godzilla"
23 hours ago
Some interesting photos from the sets of various films today including Matt Damon sporting an almost glam rock look for his cameo as Management in Terry Gilliam's "Zero Theorem," shots of Damon and others on the set of the George Clooney-directed WWII drama "The Monuments Men," and photos of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Bryan Cranston filming the "Godzilla" reboot in Westminster, Canada.
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- Garth Franklin
Sony Sets Third & Fourth "Spider-Man" Dates
17 June 2013 9:58 PM, PDT
So much for that talk of a trilogy.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has set release dates for a third and fourth film in "The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise.
The studio has announced plans to release the films on June 10th 2016 and May 4th 2018 respectively.
These will follow on from the upcoming May 2nd 2014 release of the currently in production "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".
The first film garnered $750 million at the global box office last year.
Source: Sony Pictures »
- Garth Franklin
"Sin City" Sequel Pushed Back Nearly A Year
17 June 2013 8:57 PM, PDT
The wait for Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller's "Sin City" sequel just got a whole lot longer.
Originally slated for a release on October 4th this year, Dimension Films has pushed back the film's opening to August 22nd 2014 instead. No other films are currently scheduled for that date.
Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Jamie Chung, Rosario Dawson, Julia Garner, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Eva Green, Dennis Haysbert, Stacy Keach, Jaime King, Ray Liotta, Christopher Meloni, Jeremy Piven, Mickey Rourke, Juno Temple and Bruce Willis star.
The new film blends together two stories - "A Dame to Kill For," and a prequel to "The Big Fat Kill".
Source: Dimension Films »
- Garth Franklin
"Transcendence" Scribe Pens "Prometheus 2"
17 June 2013 8:56 PM, PDT
Jack Paglen has been hired to pen the script for a sequel to Ridley Scott's "Prometheus".
Paglen was previously linked, but now comes word that Scott has agreed to his take on the direction for the sequel. As a result, negotiations are now underway.
Paglen would replace Damon Lindelof who penned the first film which scored $403 million worldwide at the box-office. It's expected this sequel will further distance itself from the "Alien"-related elements of the first film.
Paglen penned "Transcendence," the upcoming directorial debut of "The Dark Knight" cinematographer Wally Pfister, which stars the likes of Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rebecca Hall and Morgan Freeman.
Source: The Wrap »
- Garth Franklin
Reynolds Drops Out Of "Highlander" Reboot
17 June 2013 8:53 PM, PDT
Ryan Reynolds has reportedly dropped out of the long gestating reboot of the "Highlander" franchise at Summit Entertainment.
This follows on from filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") who left back in November after more than a year's work on the project. Justin Lin ("Fast Five") was originally attached to direct.
Reynolds was to play immortal Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod in this new take on the original 1986 cult hit that spawned a franchise.
Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, Noah Oppenheim and Melissa Rosenberg previously worked on the script, while Neal Moritz and Peter Davis are set to produce.
Source: The Wrap »
- Garth Franklin
TV News: Blood, Strain, CBS, Masters
17 June 2013 8:52 PM, PDT
HBO's "True Blood" saw a ratings dip in its sixth-season premiere Sunday. An average of 4.5 million viewers tuned in at 9pm, down 13% from last season.
Admittedly it faced tough competition from the NBA Finals on ABC. Also, half the show's audience tuned in early at 8:45 to watch the behind-the-scenes special "True Blood: Live from the Set." [Source: The L.A. Times]
John Hurt has been set as the co-lead opposite Corey Stoll and Mia Maestro in the high-concept thriller pilot "The Strain" on FX. Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse are executive producing.
The story follows a Cdc team called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. Hurt plays a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the U.S. after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. [Source: Deadline]
CBS
CBS has unveiled its premiere dates for the »
- Garth Franklin
"Fades" Star Set For Gosling's "Monster"
17 June 2013 8:52 PM, PDT
"The Fades" star Iain De Caestecker has been chosen to play the lead role in Ryan Gosling's directorial debut "How To Catch A Monster".
De Caestecker will play the son of Christina Hendricks’ character, a loner with an active imagination who kicks off events in the dark fantasy film.
De Caestecker will next be seen in a regular role on Joss Whedon's "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." series, and has a part in the upcoming James McAvoy-led "Filth".
Source: Deadline »
- Garth Franklin
Morgan Freeman Joins Besson's "Lucy"
17 June 2013 8:51 PM, PDT
Morgan Freeman has entered negotiations to join Luc Besson's upcoming sci-fi action feature "Lucy" at Universal Pictures and EuropaCorp.
The story follows a young woman (Scarlett Johansson) who gains super powers after being forced to work as a drug mule. She sets out to rescue a professor (Freeman).
Besson will both write and direct the project. He will also produce alongside Christophe Lambert.
Source: The Wrap »
- Garth Franklin
Casting: McNairy, Avgeropoulos, Thewlis, Decker
17 June 2013 8:50 PM, PDT
Scoot McNairy ("Monsters," "Argo") is set to join Jude Law in Kevin Macdonald's underwater adventure feature "Black Sea" at Focus Features. Law plays a rogue skipper who gathers a crew and a submarine in order to search for sunken treasure.
McNairy plays an American who convinces the captain to undertake the mission, even though the skipper has been double crossed before and thinks it could be a set-up. [Source: Deadline]
Canadian actress Marie Avgeropoulos ("The 100," "Cult") will star as Taylor Lautner's love interest in Daniel Benmayor's 2014 parkour-themed action thriller "Tracers" at Temple Hill Entertainment.
Avgeropoulos plays a skater girl who runs with a gang of street criminals. She meets Lautner’s bike messenger and pulls him into her world, and a love triangle with a member of her crew. Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey ("The Twilight Saga") will produce. [Source: Deadline]
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- Garth Franklin
Disney Orders "Girl Meets World" Series
17 June 2013 8:49 PM, PDT
"Girl Meets World," a follow up to the 1990s ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World," has officially been ordered to series on Disney Channel.
Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel reprise their roles as Cory and Topanga — this time as adults with a family. Here's the official synopsis:
Set in New York City, the new comedy series will tell the wonderfully funny, heartfelt stories that "Boy Meets World" is renowned for -- only this time from a tween girl's perspective -- as the curious and bright 7th grader, Riley, and her quick-witted friend Maya embark on an unforgettable middle school experience.
But their plans for a carefree year will be adjusted slightly under the watchful eyes of Riley's dad who's also a faculty member (and their new History teacher) and Riley's mom who owns a trendy afterschool hangout that specializes in pudding.
Filming begins in Los Angeles this summer ahead of a 2014 debut. »
- Garth Franklin
"White Queen" Cut For UK Audiences?
17 June 2013 8:48 PM, PDT
Starz & The BBC's new historical drama series "The White Queen" launched on BBC One in the UK on Sunday night. The show pulled in an average 5.33M viewers, winning the night with a 22.8% share.
The ten-episode drama kicks off in the United States on Starz on August 10th.
However, the Starz version contains more nudity than the BBC one - an "additional 30 seconds" spread across two or three occasions according to a spokesperson.
The situation is akin to what happened with some of the racier scenes in the mini-series "Torchwood: Miracle Day".
Source: Deadline »
- Garth Franklin
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