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Starry Eyes directors to take on Exorcism Diaries

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The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Starry Eyes filmmakers Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer are set to take on a new horror film, Exorcism Diaries, for Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment. The film was previously in the hands of Oculus’ Mike Flanagan and Jeff Howard, but has now found its way to Kolsch and Widmyer who […]

Jim Carrey-produced 1970’s comedy show I’m Dying Up Here picked for pilot by Showtime

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Variety is reporting that Showtime has picked up I’m Dying Up Here, a new hour-long TV project set in and around the 1970’s comedy scene, produced by comedy legend Jim Carrey (The Mask, Dumb and Dumber). The project is set to be officially announced at this week’s Television Critics Association press tour, with the project […]

Winona Ryder talks Beetlejuice 2, says “I think I can confirm it”

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Since the film was first released back in 1988, we have heard countless rumours about a proposed sequel to Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, and now we may be closer than ever before to the return of the bio-exorcist. Winona Ryder was asked about the status on the sequel on last night’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, […]

Ann-Margret and Matt Dillon join Zach Braff’s Going In Style

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The Wrap is reporting that legendary actress Ann-Margret is to return to big-screen after a five-year hiatus in Zach Braff’s upcoming comedy remake, Going In Style. The actress will play the love interest of Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine), who she previously worked with in 2006’s The Santa Clause 3. The film is a remake […]

Five more join J.K Simmons and Emile Hirsch in The Runaround

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Five more actors have been added to the line-up for new comedy The Runaround, with Analeigh Tipton (Two Night Stand), Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live), Jon Daly (Masterminds), Shannon Woodward (The Veil) and Hunter Parrsh (Weeds) all signing on to the caper, which is directed by Gavin Wiesen (The Art of Getting By). The new […]

Mark Wahlberg eyed for Peter Berg’s Boston Marathon bombing film Patriot’s Day

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Variety is reporting that director Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) is in final talks to helm CBS Films’ film about the Boston Marathon bombing entitled Patriots Day, with Mark Wahlberg (Ted 2) rumoured to be joining him. The film, one of three separate projects about the tragic events in April 2013 in pre-production, is being produced […]

Joel and Ethan Coen to write adaptation of crime novel Black Money, may also direct

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Variety has revealed that Joel and Ethan Cohen have signed on to write an adaptation of bestselling novel Black Money. Black Money, written by Ross MacDonald in 1966, is being adapted for the screen by producer Joel Silver (Lethal Weapon), and it’s said that the Coens may yet direct the film, but a deal has […]

New Dungeons & Dragons film in the works as legal dispute concludes

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After months of legal disputes between toy giants Hasbro and production company Sweetpea Entertainment over the sequel rights to Dungeons & Dragons, Warner Bros. has announced that a settlement has been reached and a new film is in the works. Greg Silverman, Warners Pictures’ Creative Development and Worldwide Production head-honcho said: “We are so excited […]