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Carla Gugino Joins Zack Snyder’s ‘Sucker Punch’
Carla Gugino, who starred as Silk Spectre in Zack Snyder’s “Watchmen,” has joined the cast of the director’s upcoming project, “Sucker Punch,” reports THR . “Punch” is Warner Bros’ and Legendary...
Aug 3, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongThe Ugly Truth (2009)
“The Ugly Truth” is a remake. No, not officially, but does it really matter any more? Despite our best efforts in the critical and otherwise sane community to fortify our collective intellect against...
Aug 3, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongWorthington Replaces Tom Cruise in ‘The Tourist’
Sam Worthington will be replacing Tom Cruise on Spyglass Entertainment’s thriller remake, “The Tourist,” reports THR . The in-demand Aussie who starred in McG’s “Terminator Salvation” will be joining...
Aug 3, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongUniversal Believes in ‘Jesus’
The Christian belief that Jesus Christ was a god who descended upon earth to die for the sins of the world hasn’t typically been associated with the anti-establishment, ironic t-shirt-wearing hipster...
Aug 2, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong‘Chicago’ Director May Helm Next ‘Pirates’ Vessel
Considering that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise has grossed over $2.7 billion worldwide, it’s no surprise that opportunistic producer Jerry Bruckheimer is itching to do many, many more of...
Aug 1, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong‘Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ Set to Break International Animation Record
Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” the first animated film to exceed $500 million in gross international earnings, has been the king of the animation castle since 2003 with total earnings exceeding $525...
Aug 1, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongPixar May Be Covertly Planning ‘Monsters, Inc. 2’
Rumors have been relentlessly circulating for some time now that a sequel to Disney/Pixar’s mega-hit, “Monster, Inc.” is lurking in the bowels of the Emeryville-based animation studio. Some execs of...
Jul 31, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong‘Captain Blood’ Remake to be Set in Outer Space
Jerry Bruckheimer and Johnny Depp are swimming in cash after the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, and two flicks have already been setup concerning the recent hijackings off the coast of Africa by...
Jul 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongDisney Reports Third Quarter Earnings
BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter and nine months ended June 27, 2009. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter were $0.51,...
Jul 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongJeremy Renner May Join Affleck’s ‘Town’
Jeremy Renner, star of Kathryn Bigelow’s recent critical success, “The Hurt Locker,” is in negotiations to join Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall in Ben Affleck’s “The Town,” says THR . “Town” is a romantic...
Jul 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongOldman Reveals Plans for New ‘Batman’ Film
After the staggering critical and commercial success of Warner Bros’ Christopher Nolan-directed Batman films, “Batman Begins,” and “The Dark Knight,” rumors have been relentlessly circulating about...
Jul 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongRidley Scott’s ‘Alien’ Prequel Takes Off
It’s official. Ridley Scott is returning to the “Alien” franchise to direct a prequel for Twentieth Century Fox, reports Variety . Jon Spaihts has been hired to pen the script which Scott Free will...
Jul 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongMaurice Sendak Loves Jonze’s ‘Wild Things’
In an effort to appease fans of Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic, “Where the Wild Things Are,” Warner Bros. put together a video that first screened at this year’s Comic-Con in which Sendak gives...
Jul 29, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongMcConaughey, Mendes May Head ‘Southbound’
Matthew McConaughey and Eva Mendes are in negotiations to star in the independently financed drama, “Southbound,” reports Variety . The pic will be directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz (“Secuestro...
Jul 29, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongRussell Crowe to Star in ‘The Next Three Days’
Russell Crowe has finalized negotiations with Lionsgate to star in “The Next Three Days,” an adaptation of the 2008 French film “Pour Elle,” reports Variety . “Crash” director Paul Haggis, who penned...
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