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Archive for the ‘Film Rumors’ Category

August 19th, 2008

Writing Begins on "The Hobbit"

Wahoo! Both TheOneRing.net and Entertainment Weekly are reporting that writing has begun for The Hobbit, scheduled for a December 2011 release (excellent Christmas present for all of us) AND its sequel, coming December 2012.
The Lord of the Rings films are a favorite around our household, and get played in entirety at least once or twice […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

August 19th, 2008

Russell Crowe to Play Comedian Bill Hicks?

I don’t even know who Bill Hicks is (feel free to tell me in the comments section!), but the idea of Russell Crowe playing a comedian…?
Hey, I guess if Heath Ledger can play The Joker, Russell Crowe can play a comedian, right? Truthfully, I’m sure he can play any role given to him, […]

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August 16th, 2008

Claire Danes in Talks for Autism Film

HBO’s Temple Grandin project is (finally) moving forward, with Claire Danes in talks to star and Mick Jackson set to direct.
The project looks interesting. It follows the life of Dr. Grandin, who overcame the limitations imposed by autism to become one of the top scientists in humane livestock handling, not to mention […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

August 16th, 2008

"Twilight" to Take Harry Potter’s Spot

Ah, it’s all clear to me now. Vampires are more popular than wizards this year, so it seems, so they moved Harry Potter’s release to next July, so they could make room for Twilight!
Ok, no research to back that up, but who knows? Release dates are always moved around willy-nilly, and now the […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

August 14th, 2008

"Madagascar 3" on the Way?

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa doesn’t hit theaters until Nov. 7, 2008, but a third installment is already in the works. That’s cool with me. The kids and I loved the first movie. (”You’ve got to move it, move it…”)
During a preview of the flick yesterday, DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg said there’s at least […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

August 13th, 2008

Paula Wagner Steps Down from UA

It’s all about Tom Cruise tonight, isn’t it? Now his longtime producing partner Paula Wagner is stepping down from her post as CEO of United Artists.
According to a joint statement from UA and MGM, Wagner “has decided to leave her day-to-day responsibilities and return to her first love, which is producing films.” She […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

August 11th, 2008

Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter?

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Johnny Depp might play the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s remake of the classic Alice in Wonderland 3-D, scheduled for a 2010 release. Sounds like a casting coup to me.
EW’s source reveals that the film will be live-action until Alice (played by Mia Wasikowska of HBO’s In Treatment) […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

August 11th, 2008

Tom Cruise Rocks "Thunder," Attached to "Food Fight"

Tom Cruise is one of those actors who, even though he’s usually at the center of a controversy, I still really like as an actor.
Look at his early films like Risky Business, All the Right Moves, and Top Gun, and you can still see that boyish star quality in his movies today. […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

August 10th, 2008

"Lethal Weapon 5" in the Works!

Hmmm…this is interesting. Been hearing rumors that “Lethal Weapon 5″ might be in the works. I just bought the first four movies at Best Buy to watch with my son — one of those package DVDs.
What is it with aging actors reprising their heyday roles? Hey, I’m not complaining. I loved seeing Harrison […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

August 10th, 2008

"Dark Knight" Rules Box Office: Paving Way for Another Batman Movie?

The Dark Knight ruled the North American box office for a fourth weekend today to become the third-biggest movie of all time.
I’m not surprised. It’s a great movie. Coupled with the huge Batman fan base and personal drama of all involved, including Heath Ledger, Christian Bale and now Morgan Freeman, it just makes […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment