Category: Gordon and the Whale

Columbia's Houdini project gets a writer

The story of Harry Houdini was just asking to be made into a film, and Hollywood has certain;y noticed that, with several projects on the legendary magician currently in development. One in particular is being led by Columbia, and is expected to be more grounded in reality than some of the others, which will take a more supernatural angle.

The film now has a writer on board – Scott Frank, who previously wrote MINORITY REPORT will be that man.

Frank will be writing a Houdini story that follows Harry as he tries to expose a beautiful spiritualist who he believes to be a fraud. He becomes obsessed with her and starts believing she might be the real deal. The story sounds like it might be a little twisty, which makes the hiring of Frank even better. Continue reading “Columbia's Houdini project gets a writer” →

Emma Roberts joins CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER

Emma Roberts has blown up in the past couple years, going from being a tween actress to a more respected young actress. She now takes on more roles that show her in such light, with SCREAM 4 as a great example. She was easily one of the best parts about that film, and it shows that she can expand beyond films like NANCY DREW.

Now she will be joining CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER along with Ari Graynor and Chris Messina. Continue reading “Emma Roberts joins CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER” →

JOHN CARTER OF MARS loses MARS

Of all the already exciting aspects we had for JOHN CARTER OF MARS, the most exciting certainly has to be FINDING NEMO and WALL-E director Andrew Stanton in the directors chair. It will be his first live action feature, and he seems to be going all out on the project. He is an immensely talented filmmaker, and there is no doubt he will bring his best to the film.

However, in a turn that seems to be for marketing purposes, JOHN CARTER OF MARS will now be known as JOHN CARTER. Continue reading “JOHN CARTER OF MARS loses MARS” →

Stephen King throws in his two cents on the CARRIE remake

Just last week, we got word that Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa had been hired to script a remake of the classic horror film CARRIE, based off the book by the legendary Stephen King. The project follows a long line of horror remakes that studios have decided to rehash, and thanks to MGM and Screen Gems that is set to happen with CARRIE.

But how does the writer of the book feel about the remake? Hit the break to see what Stephen King thinks about the project. Continue reading “Stephen King throws in his two cents on the CARRIE remake” →

"The Transporter" television series gets its driver

Although his name isn’t quite what it used to be, Luc Besson still has an important spot in my heart for the often auteur-like style he brings to action movies. One of his creations that has the most bearing in today’s film climate is certainly THE TRANSPORTER series. Although many people have a love-hate relationship with the series, especially with the second film, it is popular enough to where it is receiving its own television series.

Now we officially have a Jason Statham replacement for the series, and the man to do it is Chris Vance. Vance was recently in the past season of Showtime’s Dexter, where he played the best friend and body guard to Dexter’s main antagonist. In that show, he got to play the tough guy role, something that is sure to help him out in The Transporter. My biggest question is if he will keep his head of hair for the show, but only time will tell that much. Continue reading “"The Transporter" television series gets its driver” →

FLETCH reboot gets a new writer

People just don’t talk about FLETCH enough anymore, even though it was very popular at the time of release and went on to become a cult classic. It kind of makes sense though, as you can look at all the other amazing films its star, Chevy Chase, was a part of in the eighties. Need I say more than SPIES LIKE US?

The FLETCH reboot has been off and on for years now, but finally this incarnation has gotten its writer.

David Mandel, who most recently co-wrote the upcoming Sascha Baron Cohen film THE DICTATOR, has been hired to give FLETCH his next shot. The film is said to be a reimagining of the series and its title character, hoping to broaden the scope of the series a bit. The studio is very serious about getting this film made, and expect to tie it all up with an A-list comedy star. Continue reading “FLETCH reboot gets a new writer” →

GATW Podcast Ep. 46: Oh So Comical

Comic books are not only a staple of pop culture, but they also altered modern day action movies in a big way. Just look at their fairly recent history; they are time and time again some of the biggest films to hit the box office and these days, with movements like that of Marvel Studios, they are getting bigger and better. So here is our ode to comic books and comic movies.

You can check out the episode after the break! Continue reading “GATW Podcast Ep. 46: Oh So Comical” →

HORRIBLE BOSSES gets a slew of new posters

Earlier this month, the first trailer for next month’s summer comedy HORRIBLE BOSSES was released, and didn’t dissappoint. The cast seems to have amazing chemistry that is sure to bring the funny. Not to mention that Charlie Day, Jason Bateman, and Jason Sudeikis seem to be a trio of epic proportions, and their respective bosses are just as great.

Now we have a ton of new posters, pitting the characters against their respective bosses. You can check them out after the break! Continue reading “HORRIBLE BOSSES gets a slew of new posters” →

Vincenzo Natali’s NEUROMANCER begins pre-production

Back in 2009, Vincenzo Natali hit it big with audiences with his film SPLICE, a film that took the 2010 Sundance Film Festival by storm. Its odd, yet fascinating science fiction horror feel was captivating, and the performances from his very talented cast really brought the film together.

We had heard that Natali wanted his next project to be an adaptation of William Gibson’s book, Neuromancer, and now that pre-production has begun, this project will soon become a reality.

The book is known for setting up a lot of the concepts that ultimately became the Internet, and even introduced a common term that we use these days – “Cyberspace.” The film has secured sales and visual work has already began, principal photography is set to begin next year. Natali fans should get excited, as this film seems to be right in his wheelhouse. Continue reading “Vincenzo Natali’s NEUROMANCER begins pre-production” →