By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Hugh Laurie is reportedly in talks to play the villain in Brad Bird’s upcoming “Tomorrowland.” The film will also star George Clooney. For more information on the project, click here.
New trailers to air during Super Bowl broadcast
By Amanda Ack Universal, Disney, and Paramount will air new TV spots for their upcoming films during this Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVII broadcast on CBS. Films to be advertised include Oz the Great and Powerful, Star Trek Into Darkness, and The Fast and the Furious 6. For more information, click here.
Ron Howard to direct “The Graveyard Book” adaptation
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Ron Howard is in negotiations to direct Disney’s upcoming live-action film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book. The director will also oversee the writing of the screenplay. For more information on the film and on Howard’s other upcoming projects, click here.
J.J. Abrams to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack Star Trek director J.J. Abrams is set to helm the first installment of Disney’s Star Wars franchise relaunch. The film will be released in 2015 and will be the first Star Wars feature since 2005’s Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. For more information on the project, click here.
Disney closes deal for new Depp-produced ‘Don Quixote’ pitch
By Amanda Ack Disney has closed a deal for a new, as-yet-untitled re-imagining of Don Quixote. The project will be produced by production company Infinitum Nihil’s Johnny Depp and and Christi Dembrowski. For more information on the film, click here.
Disney inks exclusive deal with Netflix
By Amanda Ack Netflix will now be the sole U.S. subscription service to get Disney’s first run live-action and animated films. The agreement includes titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and Disneynature. For more information on the deal, click here.
Blanchett to play evil stepmother in new Cinderella film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Cate Blanchett, actress from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is in negotiations to play the wicked stepmother in Disney’s as-yet-untitled Cinderella film. Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go) is slated to direct. For more information on the film and on Blanchett’s other current projects, click here.
Disney acquires Lucasfilm, plans new Star Wars movie
The Walt Disney Co. has purchased Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion in cash and stock. The company plans to release a new Star Wars movie in 2015.
