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The Expendables screenwriter to pen The Wolf Man

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As Universal Pictures gears up to launch its Classic Monsters universe with next year’s The Mummy, THR is reporting that the studio has brought on board a new screenwriter for its remake of The Wolf Man. According to the site, Dave Callaham (The Expendables) has signed on to rewrite the original draft from Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners). […]

Javier Bardem confirms Frankenstein talks with Universal

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As Universal prepares to launch its shared Classic Monsters franchise with this summer’s The Mummy, attention is starting to shift towards future instalments of this new cinematic universe. Several big names have been linked to future movies, including Scarlett Johansson (Creature from the Black Lagoon), Angelina Jolie (Bride of Frankenstein) and Johnny Depp (The Invisible Man). […]

Creature from the Black Lagoon gets a rewrite from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 screenwriter

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The Tracking Board is reporting that Universal Pictures has tapped Jeff Pinker to pen a rewrite on Creature from the Black Lagoon, the studio’s planned remake of the 1954 horror classic. SEE ALSO: Scarlett Johansson linked to Creature from the Black Lagoon remake In addition to The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Pinker’s previous credits include Alias, […]

Scarlett Johansson linked to Creature from the Black Lagoon remake

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According to The Tracking Board, Universal Pictures is eyeing Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Age of Ultron) for a role in its Universal Monster shared universe, with the site reporting that she has been offered the female lead in a remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon. Directed by Jack Arnold and released in 1954, Creature from […]

Universal slates third monster movie for 2019

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Universal has just released a press release, claiming a new release date for one of its upcoming monster movies. The as-yet-untitled film will act as the third entry in a burgeoning cinematic universe featuring its iconic pantheon of classic movie monsters. Universal has yet to say which film it just announced, only saying that it will arrive […]