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Producers cut ‘Beverly Hills Cop 2′ & ‘3′ from upcoming sequel
16 October 2009 2:04 PM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Beverly Hills Cop 4 will be a sequel to the original 1984 Martin Brest film and will toss aside Beverly Hills Cop 2 and 3.
Directed by Brett Ratner and written by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, Beverly Hills Cop 4 will bring back detectives Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton). Reinhold is reportedly on board for the project while Ashton is in final negotiations.
Haas and Brandt, who collaborated on 3:10 to Yuma and Wanted (both were adaptations from previous source material), will adapt their script for Dying Day, a film centered on a two FBI agents who discover that the entire office is on the take. The story will lean towards a dark comedy but provide ample opportunities for Eddie Murphy to provide some laughter.
The news is reminiscent of Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns which nixed the Superman III and Superman IV from super-history in order to bring the »
- Reel Loop News Staff
Ryan Reynolds Is A Cross-Dresser
16 October 2009 12:08 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Ryan Reynolds, your 11th sexiest man alive, is set to cross-dress in his next as-yet untitled comedy. The sometime-Deadpool and soon-to-be Green Lantern will be donning dress and mascara to win his ex back, in one of the more unusual dating strategies we've heard.In a plot that sounds suspiciously like Mrs Doubtfire with the children removed (or Some Like It Hot without any gangsters or millionaires), the cross-dressing will be allowing Reynolds' dude-y character to befriend the ex who dumped him and hopefully win her back (our prediction: not that easy, but Life Lessons will be learned before the happy ending).It's all being written by Allan Loeb, the 21 and Wall Street 2 screenwriter, and produced by Working Title. So now the question becomes: where will it fit on the spectrum of cross-dressing comedies? Above White Chicks, we feel sure, but how will it fare against She's The Man or Total Recall? »
Gerard Butler keeps a sequel to ‘300′ on the table
9 October 2009 1:46 PM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Gerard Butler is a badass. Secondary, he’s an actor and like an actor he makes movies that need to be promoted. Like actors that make movies that need to be promoted, he sat down with MTV to answer some of their hard hitting questions like, “Hey, what’s going on with 300 2?”
“I don’t know how real it is,” Butler said while promoting his latest film Law Abiding Citizen. “I had an incredible time doing the first one, and I think that if the first one was a stand-alone, as a one-off, there’s no bad thing in that.”
A sequel to 300 has been bantered about by internet pundits when their focus is taken away from Batman 3 or whichever pop star or sexpot actress is rumored to play catwoman. In the past, 300 director Zack Snyder said he might be interested in a follow-up if the story’s creator, Frank Miller, »
- Erik Buckman
Marlon Wayans Plays Richard Pryor
8 October 2009 2:25 PM, PDT | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
What is Eddie Murphy doing? The Richard Pryor film (written and directed by Bill Condon of Dreamgirls) seemed to suit him, the first time in a long time that he had an opportunity to do something of real magnitude, but according to Entertainment Weekly he has dropped out after conflicts with the studios and is to be replaced by Marlon Wayans. Wayans seems like an odd choice for the role, but apparently he aced the screen test: While Wayans is primarily known for his comedic roles in Wayans Bros.’ movies such as Dance Flick and White Chicks, he received critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in 1999’s Requiem for a Dream. Sources tell EW.com that Wayans fought for the role, blowing the producers away with a 13- min screen test where he “transforms into Pryor.” Suddenly he has become much funner. Actually, it makes me think of Jamie Foxx »
- Jacob
Marlon Wayans channeling Richard Pryor for role
8 October 2009 7:28 AM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
Entertainment Weekly is exclusively reporting that Marlon Wayans is in negotiations to play comedian Richard Pryor in the biopic Is it Something I Said. Producing the movie are Chris Rock, Pryor's widow Jennifer Lee Pryor and Mark Gordon, with the project set up at Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions.
Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) has written the script and will direct the $20 million dollar production. For a period of time Eddie Murphy had been attached to play the legendary comedian but EW says that differences with Paramount caused him to drop out of the running. Wayans wasn't everyone's first choice to play Pryor but the magazine states that after he taped a 13-minute screen test where he apparently "transforms" into Pryor, the Requiem For a Dream and G.I. Joe actor leapt to the top of the candidates list. Who knew that the guy cashing checks for starring in White Chicks »
- Patrick Sauriol
Marlon Wayans Has a Pryor Commitment
8 October 2009 7:02 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Less than eight months ago, it was confirmed that Eddie Murphy would play the lead role in Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?, a biopic about the legendary comedian. Bill Condon, who directed Murphy to an Oscar nomination in Dreamgirls, wrote the screenplay and was set to direct. The film was going to be made at Paramount, the studio behind Dreamgirls. Murphy used to do a killer impression of Pryor in his stand-up act. It seemed like the perfect plan.
But then -- record scratch! -- everything fell apart. Entertainment Weekly reported late Tuesday night that Murphy had left the project "over conflicts with Paramount," and that now Paramount is gone, too. Condon is still directing, but the film will now be produced by Sony Pictures and Happy Madison Productions (Adam Sandler's company). And the new Richard Pryor? Marlon Wayans.
The Wayans family name has been sullied »
- Eric D. Snider
Wayans To Play Richard Pryor
8 October 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | Screenrush | See recent Screenrush news »
Marlon Wayans is in advanced negotiations to play the iconic comedian Richard Pryor in the biopic Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? . The film is being financed by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Prods. and Sony Pictures.
With a script already penned and Dreamgirls director Bill Condon attached at the helm it's a shame to hear that Eddie Murphy, whom Condon had directed so well in Dreamgirls, and who viewed Richard Pryor as one of his heroes and a major source of inspiration, is no longer going to play the part. Complications arose between Murphy and Paramount Pictures, who were previously on board to finance the film, and Murphy ended up dropping out.
The choice of Marlon Wayans might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. While the actor is primarily known for his comedic roles in movies like Dance Flick and White Chicks, he has also pulled off stunning performances, »
Marlon Wayans Is Richard Pryor
8 October 2009 12:36 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Earlier this year it seemed settled that Eddie Murphy would be playing his hero Richard Pryor, in Bill Condon's biopic Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?. Now however, following disagreements with previous studio Paramount (it's now set up at Sony), it seems that Murphy is off the project, and Marlon Wayans is in "advanced talks" to step into his shoes.It's one of the great might-have-beens, and it seems tragic given Murphy's recent execrable form that he won't be reuniting with the director of Dreamgirls, his best role in years (although his current lowbrow niche almost unfailingly cleans up at the box office). Anyone for Norbit? Amazingly, yes. All is not lost though, since anyone who's seen Darren Aronofsky's Requiem For a Dream will know that Wayans is capable of much more than the Scary Movies and White Chicks (and indeed Norbit) he's been churning out in the last decade. »
"Dreamgirls" Director to Work on Adam Sandler's "Richard Pryor" Film!
7 October 2009 6:31 PM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Bill Condon, the director who gave us "Dreamgirls" and wrote "Chicago," is in talks with Columbia Pictures and Adam Sandler's Happy Madison to direct a film about Richard Pryor with Marlon Wayans in the starring role. The plan is for the film to go on production next spring.
The biopic, budgeted for $20 million, will be called "Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?" and Sandler will produce along with Jack Giarraputo, Chris Rock, Mark Gordon, and Jennifer Pryor.
No word yet on the supporting cast but sources are saying that Sandler is thinking of appearing in a cameo as Pryor's first manager, Sandy Gallin.
Once upon a time, Condon wanted his "Dreamgirls" star Eddie Murphy to star in his Pryor film when it was being developed at Weinstein Co. Then the director shopped it to Paramount and then Fox Searchlight but Murphy was so expensive.
Now it's back »
- Manny
Marlon Wayans to Star in Richard Pryor Biopic
7 October 2009 2:16 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Earlier this year we heard rumours that Dreamgirls director Bill Condon was in the process of shopping around [1] a Richard Pryor biopic, and that Eddie Murphy was loosely attached to star. At the time, a lot of people had doubts about seeing Murphy in the role, but I have a feeling there will be even more doubters now that Condon has decided to set the movie up with a different, slightly less expensive actor: Marlon Wayans. Variety [2] reports that Columbia Pictures and Happy Madison are currently finalizing a deal for Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? with Marlon Wayans in the lead role and the budget coming in under $20 million. Both Adam Sandler and Chris Rock are on board as producers, and word on the street is that Sandler may even make a cameo in the film as Richard Pryor's first manager, Sandy Gallin. Clearly Richard Pryor »
- Sean
Marlon Wayans May Star In A Richard Pryor Biopic
7 October 2009 10:35 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
I love Richard Pryor so much that it's been hard for me to imagine anybody adequately portraying the legendary comedian/actor in the planned biopic "Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?" I certainly didn't think Eddie Murphy was right for the role when he was set to play the icon awhile back. Nor did I like the idea of Mike Epps as Pryor. But I surprised myself with a very positive reaction to today's news that Marlon Wayans may star as Pryor in the film, to be written and helmed by "Dreamgirls" director Bill Condon.
Say what you will about Wayans' movie career, especially the lowbrow stuff he's co-written with brothers Keenan and Shawn ("White Chicks;" the "Scary Movie" series). The guy has shown us that he can act (in one film -- "Requiem for a Dream" -- at least), and he is great at being funny solely through facial expressions, »
- Christopher Campbell
Wayans to play Pryor?
7 October 2009 10:33 AM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Comedy legend Richard Pryor may be played by no other than one of the White Chicks himself, Marlon Wayans. Originally Eddie Murphy was tapped to star as Pryor in the biopic but has dropped out due to conflicts with Paramount. Wayans apparently fought for the role, and wowed the producers in a 13 minute screen test where he "transformed into Pryor". The deal is in advanced discussion and they are still trying to work out the terms as well as other major aspects of the project.... »
- Niki Stephens
Exclusive: Marlon Wayans in talks to play Richard Pryor
6 October 2009 10:47 PM, PDT | EW - Hollywood Insider.com | See recent EW.com - Hollywood Insider news »
Funny man Marlon Wayans is in advanced discussions to play one of comedy's most iconic figures in the biopic Richard Pryor: Is it Something I Said for Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Prods. and Sony Pictures. The project has been written and will be directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls). Eddie Murphy was originally attached to star in the project, but he dropped out over conflicts with Paramount Pictures, which was previously on board to finance the film. While Wayans is primarily known for his comedic roles in Wayans Bros.' movies such as Dance Flick and White Chicks, he »
- Nicole Sperling
Gender-bending actors: Who makes the cut?
2 September 2009 3:00 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
In honor of Liev Schreiber's turn in Taking Woodstock, The Huffington Post has its readers scoring various actors' and actresses' believability in roles of the opposite sex. As I'm typing this, Patrick Swayze, who gives my favorite drag performance in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, is averaging 7.4 out of 10, which ranks him sixth among the group of 24. The most successful stars: Cillian Murphy in 2005's Breakfast on Pluto (9.2), followed by Hilary Swank in Boys Don't Cry (8.7), Linda Hunt in The Year of Living Dangerously, (8.6), Jaye Davidson in The Crying Game (8.6), and Cate Blanchett in I'm Not There (7.7). Schreiber's averaging a 2.5, placing him behind Eddie Murphy in Norbit (4.0), John Travolta in Hairspray (3.8), Shawn and Marlon Wayans in White Chicks (3.5), and Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House (2.7). I have not seen Taking Woodstock yet, but I'm guessing if Schreiber scored that low, he was not supposed to pass as a woman. »
- Mandi Bierly
Film Junk Podcast Episode #232: Inglourious Basterds
23 August 2009 11:43 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
0:00 - Intro / In-House Stuff 4:00 - Headlines: Wayans Working on White Chicks 2, The Hobbit as a Trilogy?, Shutter Island Delayed, Spider-Man 5 and 6 Writer, Bryan Singer's Excalibur Remake, Dirty Dancing Remake, Shoot Em Up Director on Outland Remake, Robert Zemeckis to Remake Yellow Submarine 19:00 - Review: Inglourious Basterds 42:40 - Trailer Trash: Avatar, The Wolfman, Capitalism: A Love Story, Inception 56:50 - Other Stuff We Watched: Hellboy, Tron, Spring Break, Trafic, Our Daily Bread, Tell No One, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, Britney Spears: Circus Tour 1:42:06 - Junk Mail: Reed Farrington, Fave Special Effects Films, J.K. Simmons, The Rubber Guy, Big Name Directors Doing Horror, Parental Taste in Film, Blu-ray Digital Noise Reduction 2:08:20 - This Week's DVD Releases 2:11:00 - Outro Note: Our additional spoiler discussion of Inglourious Basterds will be posted as a separate MP3 tomorrow. » Download the MP3 (64 Mb »
- Sean
The Good, The Bad And The Wtf: Yellow Submarine and Twilight Dildo
22 August 2009 3:11 AM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
The teaser trailer for James Cameron’s Avatar rightly stole everyone else’s thunder yesterday, after much hype and anticipation; but Avatar was not the only film to dish out a trailer today attached to Inglourious Basterds. It’s certainly not the only big news in film this week. In this new feature, let’s take a look at the good, the bad, and the Wtf.
The Good
• Bruce Willis talked to MTV about climbing aboard Sylvester Stallone's manly epic The Expendables, joining the likes of Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Steve Austin and Arnold Schwarzenegger, among other testicle draggers.
• We finally got a trailer for the David Lynch / Werner Herzog collaboration My Son My Son, What Have Ye Done. I still can't believe they're really going with that title, but it's great. The trailer looks... pretty much like Werner Herzog directing a David Lynch movie. »
- Arya Ponto
Peter Berg talks ‘Hancock 2′: I talk about Charlize Theron
19 August 2009 8:31 AM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Those nerds at Sci Fi Wire talked to crackhead* director Peter Berg. In their discussion, they discussed the possibility of a sequel to Hancock, the 2008 Will Smith action vehicle. The results are not surprising. Dare I say that they are shockingly predictable?
They’re predictable.
“There might be another god out there,” Berg said last month. “Might be another one.”
Obviously there’s another one. Since the formula of an anti-hero Will Smith didn’t do much for audience sensibilities (test screenings showed that viewers didn’t like Will Smith being a unrepentant asshole) and Columbia/Sony’s PR machine cast the film as a action-comedy, it’s no wonder that discussing Hancock is usually met with a sigh, despite its $228 million performance domestically.
What do you do with Hancock 2? Besides more action for the mainstream audience, which is why another “god” will be running around, how about having Charlize Theron »
- Erik Buckman
The Wayans Brothers Are Set To Bring A ‘White Chicks” 2 Movie
18 August 2009 1:30 PM, PDT | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
According to Hollywood Reporter, those Wayans Brothers are bringing their surprise 2004 hit movie,"White Chicks" back for another round of comedy in "White Chicks" 2. In the original "White Chicks" movie, Marlon and Shawn Wayans played sibling FBI agents posing as a pair of white ladies. The eldest brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans is on board to direct the sequel. Keenen, Shawn,and Marlon are all writing and producing it. The storyline for the sequel is currently being kept a secret. Rick Alvarez who is a long time producing partner for the Wayans Brothers »
- Andre@ontheflix
‘White Chicks 2′ Is On The Way…
18 August 2009 10:11 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Today comes a ridiculous piece of news that a sequel to the surprise hit comedy, White Chicks, has been given the go-ahead. The Wayans Brothers and Sony are going to be developing the project, with one of the other Wayans brothers, Keenen Ivory Wayans returning to direct the sequel. Keenen, Shawn and Marlon Wayans are writing and producing the movie.
The first White Chicks movie starred Shawn and Marlon as two FBI agents who go undercover and dress up as, you guessed it, white chicks to protect a couple of heiresses (I’ll leave it up to you to discuss the many, many, issues of That premise…). The all-important plot of White Chicks 2 (I wouldn’t be surprised if a subtitle gets added to that) is being kept under wraps for the moment. I’m sure that similar to (or rather, the same as) the first one, it will »
- Ross Miller
"White Chicks" Going For Second Film
18 August 2009 1:35 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
The "White Chicks" are coming back. The Wayans Brothers and Sony are producing a sequel to the 2004 comedy, which starred Marlon and Shawn Wayans as FBI agents posing as rich white ladies.
Though it received mostly poor reviews, the first film was a surprise hit, grossing 3 million worldwide from a budget of only around million.
Keenan Ivory Wayans directed the film. He will be back to helm the sequel, which all the three Wayans are writing and producing, The Hollywood Reporter says. Plot for the upcoming movie is being kept under wraps.
The Wayans are producing along with Joe Roth under his Roth Films banner.
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