Mark Verheiden to co-write "Dark Tower" TV series

It’s pretty easy to get excited for the upcoming epic film endeavor, Stephen King’s THE DARK TOWER, which is being directed by Ron Howard and will Star Javier Bardem. It is set to be a trilogy of films, with a TV series bridging the gap between the first and second film. Akiva Goldsman was all set to write the TV series, but now we are finding out he is not alone.

Mark Verheiden, who will also be executive producing the series, will help Goldsman write the show. Continue reading “Mark Verheiden to co-write "Dark Tower" TV series” →

Author of THE LOST SYMBOL to rewrite the film adaptation

Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon series is a major cultural phenomenon in the book world that has been translated into a film series that doesn’t really pack the same punch. Just something about his stories have led them to be some of the best-selling books of all time.

Although the first two films (THE DAVINCI CODE and ANGELS & DEMONS) weren’t really as great as fans of the series were hoping, it looks like the studio might be trying to get it right this time with THE LOST SYMBOL. They have officially brought on Dan Brown to do a rewrite of the film’s script. Continue reading “Author of THE LOST SYMBOL to rewrite the film adaptation” →

Is Jennifer Connelly one of Ron Howard's CHEATERS?

Jennifer Connelly’s got it pretty good since she appeals to so many markets. She’s gotten her geek cred from being in films like THE HULK, her dramatic cred for REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, and even her chick flick cred for HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU. Now she very well might spread her reach even farther by joining Ron Howard’s CHEATERS, as an offer has been made to her. Continue reading “Is Jennifer Connelly one of Ron Howard's CHEATERS?” →

Kevin James joins Ron Howard film; Vince Vaughn already attached

Kevin James is an actor whose films I don’t actively seek out because usually they are the definition of mediocre. To be fair, I have enjoyed him in movies where he isn’t the leading man. I really enjoyed him in HITCH, where he played a supporting role as one of Will Smith’s clients who couldn’t get a girlfriend. Maybe he can change my opinion, as he is joining Vince Vaughn in Ron Howard’s latest film. Continue reading “Kevin James joins Ron Howard film; Vince Vaughn already attached” →

Dan Brown's THE LOST SYMBOL has found its screenwriter

It makes sense that Columbia Pictures would want to make an adaptation of Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” after the astronomical financial successes that THE DA VINCI CODE and ANGELS & DEMONS had. In fact, they got the film rights for the book months before it was even released. Now they are finally stepping up to the plate, as they’ve hired a screenwriter to handle the surefire hit. Continue reading “Dan Brown's THE LOST SYMBOL has found its screenwriter” →