John Malkovich confirms role as The Vulture

Although reports are that SPIDER-MAN 4 is in production hell right now, we have to remember that it is still happening. Many fans (including myself) are worried about the product of the fourth Spidey flick, because of the awful 3rd film. It seems Sony is taking a note from the Marvel Studios playbook, and casting a renowned actor in one of the main roles.

John Malkovich confirmed that he will be The Vulture in SPIDER-MAN 4. Malkovich is reportedly waiting on a final script for the film, which currently is the subject of the film’s delay. Hopefully, Raimi and Sony can reach a deal soon so they can get the film under way. Continue reading “John Malkovich confirms role as The Vulture” →

BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 3 has a director…really?

I understand why BIG MOMMA’S HOUSE 3 is being made, it’s because the first two made a lot of money. But still, it pains me to see that a third one is being made after the atrocity that was the second. Well, regardless of many people’s ill feelings toward the project, it is being made and now has a director. Continue reading “BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 3 has a director…really?” →

Soderbergh's KNOCKOUT cast list is a heavy-hitter

Steven Soderbergh is a director that people really like, and his filmography shows exactly why. We told you about KNOCKOUT back in September, now we are starting to get a little more info about the project. One thing we found out was who the cast is, before all we knew was that mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano would be the lead. Continue reading “Soderbergh's KNOCKOUT cast list is a heavy-hitter” →

DISTRICT 9 prequel after Blomkamp's next?

After DISTRICT 9 came out, everyone wanted to know what Neill Blomkamp’s next feature would be. We reported that his next film would be another sci-fi feature that was ready to go. In an LA Times interview with Blomkamp, he let out some details about his upcoming project, and the possibility of revisiting Johannesburg.

See what he said, after the jump! Continue reading “DISTRICT 9 prequel after Blomkamp's next?” →

James Franco to star in Danny Boyle's 127 HOURS

Since SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE came out, people have been going crazy over what Danny Boyle’s next project might be. Awhile back, it was confirmed to be 127 HOURS, the true story of mountaineer Aron Rolston, who amputated his own arm to free himself from a boulder that landed on him.

Since that confirmation, there’s been the lingering issue of who would play Rolston. Thanks to Production Weekly’s Twitter, we now know. Continue reading “James Franco to star in Danny Boyle's 127 HOURS” →

Michael Mann and David Milch have some "Luck"

HBO has always been ahead of the curve, and time after time they have brought us quality television shows. Not to mention the countless Emmy Awards their programming as been nominated for. Now they have turned to two heavy hitters to bring them another show.

HBO has picked up a series that is to be executive produced by Michael Mann (PUBLIC ENEMIES, THE INSIDER) and David Milch (“Deadwood”), titled “Luck.” It will focus on the lives of people involved with a racetrack and gambling. Milch previously created “Deadwood” for HBO, which went on to be a success and an Emmy winner. Continue reading “Michael Mann and David Milch have some "Luck"” →

DEADPOOL spin-off penned by ZOMBIELAND writers

I was so excited to hear that Ryan Reynolds was cast as Deadpool in X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, only to be disappointed when he had very little screen time. I won’t even get into how much I hated the direction they took for the “Merc with a Mouth.” It looks like they want to get back on track with the DEADPOOL spin-off movie. Continue reading “DEADPOOL spin-off penned by ZOMBIELAND writers” →

Sean Penn is feeling like a STOOGE again

Awhile back, we reported that Sean Penn had dropped out of the Farrelly brothers’ feature-length THREE STOOGES film, in which he was set to play Larry Fine. Then we reported that Paul Giamatti was set to take his place. Now, it looks like Sean Penn is back in.

Penn’s reason for originally pulling out of the film was reported as relating to family issues. Bobby Farrelly was quoted when talking about the subject, “we got him back. He always said he wanted to do it after, you know, taking care of his family.” Continue reading “Sean Penn is feeling like a STOOGE again” →

Pierre Morel set to direct DUNE remake

A while back, we reported that the DUNE remake’s attached director Peter Berg would not be involved with the film. The big rumor was that Neill Blomkamp, director of the giant hit DISTRICT 9, would pick up the project. Now we know for sure who the director will be – Pierre Morel, who directed TAKEN. Continue reading “Pierre Morel set to direct DUNE remake” →

Disney buys stake in POW! Entertainment

Stan “The Man” Lee is easily one of the most creative minds in comics. In fact, most of the most popular Marvel heroes were created by Lee. In 2005 he helped form POW! Entertainment to make an array of new media properties. Along with Marvel, Disney acquired POW! on Thursday. It seems like Disney wants to be the go to source for superheroes. Continue reading “Disney buys stake in POW! Entertainment” →