THR is reporting that New Line Cinema has acquired an untitled horror pitch from writer Mike Van Waes, which is set in the universe created by L. Frank Baum in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and his subsequent novels. This marks the latest success for Van Waes, who has sold several pitches and scripts over […]
Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez go Overboard
MGM and Pantelion Films have found the leads for the upcoming Overboard remake, with Deadline reporting that Anna Faris (Mom) and Eugenio Derbez (Instructions Not Included) are set to star in the new film, which is being written and directed by Rob Greenberg (How I Met Your Mother) and Bob Fisher (We’re the Millers). The […]
DC’s Looney Tunes crossovers unveiled
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Martian Manhunter going up against Marvin the Martian or Lobo chasing down the Road Runner, you’re in luck as this June, the superheroes of DC Comics will colliding with the characters of Looney Tunes for a series of crossover one-shots. Check out the cover artwork and solicitations for six DC/Looney Tunes […]
John Travolta to play Robert Shapiro in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson
John Travolta is heading back to the small screen for his first recurring role since the late 70s’ Welcome Back, Kotter, signing on for a part in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, where he’ll play The Juice’s lawyer Robert Shapiro. Produced by American Horror Story’s Ryan Murphy, the legal drama is set […]
Stephen Dorff joins Texas Chain Saw Massacre prequel Leatherface, plot details revealed
According to Bloody Disgusting, Stephen Dorff (Blade, Immortals) has signed on to play Texas Ranger Hal Hartman in Leatherface, Millennium and Lionsgate’s upcoming prequel to Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The site reports that Dorff’s character “is a a lean, mean Texas Ranger who has a vendetta against the teen boy who grows […]
Netflix nabs Ricky Gervais’ Special Correspondents
Netflix has added to its original feature film slate by snapping up the rights to Special Correspondents, the upcoming remake of the 2009 French comedy of the same name, which sees Ricky Gervais directing and co-starring with Eric Bana (Deliver Us from Evil). According to Netflix, Special Correspondents sees Bana as “a struggling New York-based […]
Nicholas Meyer joins writing team for new Star Trek TV series, Tony Todd on casting shortlist
Earlier this month CBS’ new Star Trek TV series found a showrunner in Bryan Fuller, whose early writing credits included Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, and now another Trek veteran has joined the writing team in Nicholas Meyer. “Nicholas Meyer chased Kirk and Khan ‘round the Mutara Nebula and ‘round Genesis’ flames, […]
Chris Evans open to extending his Marvel contract after Avengers: Infinity War
Having signed a six film deal with Marvel Studios to play Captain America, Chris Evans will make his fifth appearance as Steve Rogers in next year’s Phase Three launching Captain America: Civil War (or sixth, if you’re counting his cameo in Thor: The Dark World). After that, he’ll be returning to fulfil his contractual commitments […]
Men in Black 4 to feature a female lead, door open for Will Smith return
Back in September it was announced that Sony plans to “reinvent” the Men in Black franchise with a new trilogy, and producer Laurie MacDonald has revealed that the fourth female in the franchise will feature a prominent female lead. “There will be a prominent woman in black in the fourth [film],” MacDonald told BBC Newsbeat, […]
Sony to “reinvent” Men in Black franchise with new trilogy
We know there’s been talk of the franchise crossing over with 21 Jump Street, but it seems those aren’t the only plans Sony has for the Men in Black. Producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald have told The Hollywood Reporter that the studio is eyeing a new trilogy – one that won’t feature Will Smith. […]
