By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Jane Fonda is in negotiations to star in Shawn Levy’s upcoming “This Is Where I Leave You.” Other actors already cast in the film include Jason Bateman and Tina Fey. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Clerks III’ in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Kevin Smith has begun work on the screenplay for “Clerks III.” Further information on the project has not yet been released to the public. For more information on the film, click here.
Brett Ratner to receive GLAAD award
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Brett Ratner will receive the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination’s new Ally award at the organization’s upcoming ceremony, despite controversy over the director/producer’s use of an anti-gay slur last year. GLAAD is citing Ratner’s work on a new “Coming Out for Equality” PSA campaign as the main reason for…
Bateman, Day, and Sudeikis on for ‘Horrible Bosses’ sequel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis have been cast in “Horrible Bosses 2.” The film will begin shooting this summer. For more information on the project, click here.
Danny Boyle plans ‘Trainspotting’ sequel with original cast
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Trainspotting” director Danny Boyle is planning a sequel to the film, entitled “Porno.” He is reportedly aiming for a 2016 release date. For more information on the project, click here.
Emma Watson in talks for Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Cinderella’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Emma Watson is in early negotiations to play the title role in Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Cinderella.” Cate Blanchett is set to play the wicked stepmother. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Flatliners’ remake in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” director Niels Arden Oplev is slated to helm the remake of Joel Schumacher’s “Flatliners.” Ben Ripley is set to write the screenplay. For more information on the project, click here.
Coen brothers to rewrite Jolie’s ‘Unbroken’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Joel and Ethan Coen have signed on to rewrite “Unbroken,” Angelina Jolie’s upcoming adaptation of Laura Hillebrand’s book about World War II hero Lou Zamperini. For more information on the project, click here.
Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Marion Cotillard is set to star in Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne’s upcoming “Deux Jours, Un Nuit” (translated to “Two Days, One Night”). The Palme d’Or-winning filmmakers also penned the script for the project. For more information on the film, click here.
Gary Oldman signs on for ‘Planet of the Apes’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Gary Oldman has been cast in Matt Reeves’ upcoming “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” Oldman will play the leader of a human colony. For more information on the project, click here.
Spielberg to lead Cannes jury
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Steven Spielberg will serve as president of the jury at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The festival will take place this May. For more information, click here.
Chris Cooper signs on for ‘Spider-Man’ sequel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Chris Cooper has been cast in Marc Webb’s upcoming “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” Cooper will play Norman Osborn, also known as the Green Goblin. For more information on the film, click here.
James McAvoy rumored for ‘The Crow’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic James McAvoy is reportedly in talks to play the title role in Relativity Media’s upcoming remake of “The Crow.” The film is a new adaptation of James O’Barr’s 1989 comic. For more information on the project, click here.
Paul Bettany joins ‘Transcendence’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Paul Bettany is in talks to join Johnny Depp in “Inception” cinematographer Wally Pfister’s upcoming “Transcendence.” The film marks Pfister’s directorial debut. For more information on the project, click here.
Joe Wright set to direct adaptation of new Neil Gaiman novel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Anna Karenina” director Joe Wright is slated to direct Focus Features and Playtone’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s upcoming novel “The Ocean at the End of the Lane.” Gaiman’s book will be published in June. Fore more information on the project, click here.
‘Let Me In’ actor cast in new ‘Planet of the Apes’ movie
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Kodi Smit-McPhee has been cast in Matt Reeves’ upcoming “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” The film is slated for a May 2014 release. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Downton Abbey’ director to helm ‘The Blunderer
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Andy Goddard, director of the Season 3 finale of “Downton Abbey,” is slated to direct “The Blunderer,” an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1954 novel of the same name. Sierra Pictures will finance the project. For more information on the film, click here.
‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ star cast in ‘Annie’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Quvenzhané Wallis, star of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” has been cast as the titular character in Will Gluck’s upcoming “Annie,” a new version of the popular Broadway musical. The film is slated for a 2014 release. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Rio’ sequel in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic 20th Century Fox is planning a sequel to Rio, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway, both of whom are returning for the new film. will.i.a.m, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann and Jaime Foxx will also be reprising their roles. For more information on the project, click here.
Megan Fox joins ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Megan Fox has been cast in producer Michael Bay’s upcoming reimagining of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Her role in the film has not yet been announced. For more information on the project, click here.
Fox 2000 acquires Nicholas Sparks novel for $5 million
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Fox 2000 has acquired the film rights to Nicholas Sparks’ upcoming novel “The Longest Ride.” The film is slated for a February 2015 release. For more information on the project, click here.
Weinstein Co. acquires Mandela biopic
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic The Weinstein Company has acquired the distribution rights to “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” a film based on the life of Nelson Mandela. The film stars Idris Elba as Mandela and Naomie Harris as his wife, Winnie. For more information on the project, click here.
DreamWorks planning Straight No Chaser movie
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic DreamWorks is planning a film about a cappella group Straight No Chaser. “The Vow” director Michael Sucsy is slated to helm the picture. For more information on the project, click here.
The National documentary to open Tribeca Film Festival
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Mistaken for Strangers,” a documentary chronicling life on the road with the National, is set to open the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival on April 17th. The film is directed by Tom Berninger, brother of the National’s frontman, Matt Berninger. For more information on the film, click here.
Emily Browning signs on for ‘Pompeii’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Emily Browning has joined the cast of Paul W.S. Anderson’s upcoming “Pompeii.” The film will begin shooting in April. For more information on the project, click here.
Amy Poehler to voice character in ‘Turkeys’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Amy Poehler is set to voice the female lead in Relativity Media’s upcoming animated film ‘Turkeys.’ The film is slated for a November release. For more information on the film, click here.
