By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Tom Hardy is teaming up with Solar Pictures to develop “Samarkand.” Hardy will portray a soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. For more information on the project, click here.
Anne Hathaway to star in ‘Song One’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Anne Hathaway has signed on to “Song One,” a film about an archeologist who falls in love with a musician. Hathaway will play opposite British actor and singer Johnny Flynn. For more information on the project, click here.
Christian Bale to star in disaster film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Christian Bale is set to star in “Everest,” a film about a disastrous expedition to scale Mount Everest. Baltasar Kormakur is slated to direct. For more information on the project, click here.
DiCaprio signs on to ‘The Road Home’ adaptation
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Leonardo DiCaprio is set to star in Warner Bros.’ upcoming adaptation of Michael Amour’s novel “The Road Home.” “Crazy Heart” helmer Scott Cooper will direct the film. For more information on the project, click here.
James Marsden cast in ‘Anchorman 2’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic James Marsden has signed on to Adam McKay’s upcoming “Anchorman 2.” Marsden will play a rival anchor and nemesis to Will Ferrell’s character, Ron Burgundy. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Die Hard’ film earns 12A UK rating
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic The British Board of Film Classification has granted A Good Day to Die Hard a 12A rating, meaning that children ages 12 and over can see the film in theaters if accompanied by an adult. The film was given an R rating by the Motion Picture Association of America. For more…
‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’ remake in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic MGM is developing a reboot of the 1957 film The Incredible Shrinking Man, based on Richard Matheson’s classic sci-fi novel The Shrinking Man. Matheson and his son, Richard Matheson Jr., are set to co-write the screenplay. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Downton Abbey’ star in talks for ‘Tombstones’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Dan Stevens is in talks to join the cast of Scott Frank’s upcoming A Walk Among the Tombstones. Stevens’ potential role has not yet been announced. For more information on the film, click here.
New Adam Sandler rom-com in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Adam Sandler is teaming up with Warner Bros. for an as-yet-untitled romantic comedy. Sandler will co-produce and star in the film. For more information on the project, click here.
Anna Kendrick to star in ‘The Last Five Years’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Anna Kendrick is set to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s musical “The Last Five Years.” Richard LaGravenese is slated to direct. For more information on the project, click here.
Matthew Vaughn to produce ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “X-Men: First Class” director Matthew Vaughn is set to produce 20th Century Fox’s upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot. Josh Trank is slated to direct the film. For more information on the project, click here.
Robert Downey Jr. options ‘Black Mirror’ episode
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Warner Bros. has acquired the film rights to an episode of British sci-fi television series Black Mirror. Robert Downey Jr. is set to produce the picture. For more information on the project, click here.
Jason Momoa offered lead role in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
By Amanda Ack Marvel has reportedly offered Jason Momoa the lead role in Guardians of the Galaxy. Momoa would play “Drax the Destroyer.” For more information on the film, click here.
Sandra Bullock joins ‘Despicable Me’ spinoff
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Sandra Bullock is set to voice the lead character in “Minions”, Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s “Despicable Me” spinoff. Bullock will play super-villain, Scarlet Overkill. For more information on the film, click here.
Chris Hemsworth signs on to new Michael Mann project
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Chris Hemsworth is set to star in an as-yet-untitled thriller directed by Michael Mann. Legendary Pictures will produce the film. For more information on the project, click here.
Seyfried in talks for Seth McFarlane film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Amanda Seyfried is in negotiations to join the cast of Seth McFarlane’s upcoming A Million Ways to Die in the West. The film is “a Western comedy with modern sensibilities.” For more information on the project, click here.
Harrison Ford rumored for new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Harrison Ford has reportedly made a deal to reprise his role as Han Solo in “Star Wars: Episode VII.” Disney has not yet confirmed the rumor. For more information, click here.
Peter Dinklage cast in upcoming ‘X-Men’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Peter Dinklage (TV’s Game of Thrones) has joined the cast of Bryan Singer’s upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Dinklage’s role in the film has not yet been announced. For more information on the project, click here.
Jennifer Lawrence and David O. Russell reuniting for new film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Jennifer Lawrence is set to star opposite Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adamns, and Jeremy Renner in director David O. Russell’s next project. Lawrence and Russell worked together previously on Silver Linings Playbook. For more information on the film, click here.
Hayley Atwell returns for ‘Captain America’ sequel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Hayley Atwell will be returning to the Captain America franchise in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Atwell’s character, “Peggy Carter,” will be featured in a flashback scene. For more information on the film, click here.
Helen Mirren cast in ‘Monsters University’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Helen Mirren has been cast in Pixar’s upcoming Monsters University. The actress will portray “Dean Hardscrabble.” For more information on the film, click here.
New ‘Oliver Twist’ film in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Sony is developing a “re-imagining” of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. The film will be titled Dodge and Twist. For more information on the project, click here.
Tom Hardy to star in innovative thriller
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Tom Hardy has been cast in director Steven Knight’s Locke. The movie will be filmed in real time over 90 minutes. For more information on the project, click here.
Melissa McCarthy to co-direct film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Melissa McCarthy is set to co-direct New Line’s upcoming Tammy with her husband, Ben Falcone. The pair also co-wrote the script. Fore more information on the project, click here.
Another ‘Night at the Museum’ film in the works
By Amanda Ack Night at the Museum 3 has been scheduled to hit theaters on December 25, 2014. Director Shawn Levy and actor Ben Stiller are both returning to the franchise. For more information on the film, click here.
Ellen Page set to make directorial debut
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Actress Ellen Page will make her directorial debut with Miss Stevens. Anna Faris has been cast in the title role. For more information on the project, click here.
