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Aliens, Another Reason to Get Excited for Battleship
3 hours ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
I was trying to remain positive about this upcoming Battleship movie because I think director Peter Berg has the potential to be great, but he's making it really hard for me right now. Latino Review got the scoop a few days ago that the big bad in Battleship won't be Nazis, reverse vampires, or ominous looking pegs. Instead, it's aliens. With this news I'm getting the sinking feeling that we're not getting the promising Peter Berg who gave us The Rundown, The Kingdom, and helped bring the fantastic Friday Night Lights to television---instead, I'm envisioning the guy who gave us Hancock. That the film is coming from the brother writing team Jon and Erich Hoeber, they who gave us Whiteout, is no more heartening. Then again, I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised. What we're getting is a film adaptation of a Hasbro board game, and just like this year's G. »
- Devindra Hardawar
Battleship spoilers?
7 November 2009 1:20 AM, PST | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Warning: As the headline implies, there are potential and substantial spoilers below. When we first heard that Universal was making a movie based on the classic game Battleship, it led to some head-scratching. How did they figure out a way to transform random guesses and the insertion of plastic pegs into a compelling and family-friendly movie about naval combat? What was it that lured filmmaker Peter Berg (The Kingdom, The Rundown, Hancock), and made the studio confident enough to slot it... »
- Dave Davis
Sony Gets Into “Risk”-y Business
4 November 2009 4:34 PM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
We’ve got Ridley Scott’s Monopoly on the horizon. We’ve got Peter Berg’s Battleship. We have Ouija. Risk? Hey, why not?
Sony Pictures has picked up the board game that is hell-bent on world domination. So what does that mean? Well, according to one of Columbia’s representatives, it means a world of possibilities:
“The strategic thinking and the tactical gambles that players must take in the game are what make Risk a classic, thoroughly engaging game,” said Columbia prexy Doug Belgrad. Those elements translated into an action-packed, thrilling story are what will make this a uniquely exciting movie.”
So what, like every war movie that has ever been released ever? How creative.
You can bet your bottom dollar that this film will come to fruition though — Hasbro has inked a deal with Sony to produce at least four movies based on their properties. If G.I. »
- John Cooper
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy Hit the ‘Fury Road’
2 November 2009 7:00 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
These days it’s hard to go a week without hearing about some remake/reboot coming out of Hollywood. Few of these films can claim they’ve been in the rumor mill for as long as Mad Max: Fury Road. After two decades, however, actual development is occurring on the next installment of the Mad Max franchise.
Variety is reporting that Charlize Theron (The Italian Job, Hancock) and Tom Hardy (Black Hawk Down, Star Trek: Nemesis, Bronson) have both been cast in Fury Road. Now, as interesting as that casting is everyone is still anxiously waiting to find out if Mel Gibson will reprise his role as Mad Max. When Director George Miller was asked about this he was vague to say the least, “It could be Mel, it could be anyone.”
Whether Gibson is involved or not I’m left wondering if this particular film needs a sequel »
- Bob Starr
Universal Turning to 'Ouija'
1 November 2009 9:35 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Ouija is just a game, right? No, it’s also going to be a movie.
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision Blog, Universal has tapped Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz for Ouija, which would represent the latest tabletop game eyed for the big screen treatment. Hancock’s Peter Berg is currently working a film version of Battleship, while Ridley Scott has long been attached to direct Monopoly.
Ouija boards — or spirit boards, as they are sometimes called — have long been used to communicate with the spirit world; users perform a séance, and a planchette, upon which their fingers are placed, moves about the board, spelling out messages. Parker Bros. acquired the current version of the board in 1966, and since then, 12 million copies have been sold.
Universal is looking to make a supernatural action-adventure movie out of the property, with certain rules related to the game — for example, that »
Peter Berg Will Not Direct “Dune”
30 October 2009 2:40 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Director Peter Berg (”Friday Night Lights,” “The Kingdom,” “Hancock”) has left Paramount’s “Dune” remake.
According to reports the remake still is in the works, with Josh Zetumer (who is also writing the next “Bourne” movie) writing the script, and Paramount is searching for a new director.
Paramount is reportedly now eying Neill Blomkamp – “District 9” filmmaker and Neil Marshall, writer and director of “The Descent,” to replace him.
No reason has been cited for the Berg’s exit, but some sources suggest that he departed to work on a number of “dream projects” at Universal.
It was also reported that Twilight star Robert Pattinson was in talks in May to play in the update (though there was nothing official) but it is unclear if Pattinson still might join the project now that Berg has moved on.
“Dune” remake is in the works since 2007 and is still being developed – there »
- Fiona
Mad Max: Fury Road edges closer to starting line
30 October 2009 7:51 AM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
After almost 15 years of development within development hell, George Miller's fourth Mad Max film is starting to inch further ahead than where it's been before. Mad Max: Fury Road now has two cast members and neither of the two are original Max star Mel Gibson.
The names now attached to the film are Charlize Theron (Hancock, The Road) and Tom Hardy (Star Trek: Nemesis, RocknRolla). The identity of both actors' characters have not been revealed, supposedly even to the players themselves.
Miller is keeping the door open for Gibson to return to the part that launched his film career in 1979, that of the road warrior Max. However, the director states that the role of Max in Fury Road could be played by either Gibson or another actor. While Hardy could be playing Max as a younger incarnation (and thus Fury Road could be considered a prequel or even »
- Patrick Sauriol
Charlize Theron In Talks to Join 'Mad Max: Fury Road'
29 October 2009 11:49 PM, PDT | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
Charlize Theron is a step closer to star in "Mad Max: Fury Road", the fourth installment of "Mad Max" film franchise. According to Variety, the actress is in negotiations to play the female lead character in the 2011 movie.
Beside Charlize, "Black Hawk Down" star Tom Hardy is also in talks to star opposite the "Hancock" beauty. If he reaches the deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, he will portray Max Rockatansky, the hardened ex-cop in a future beset by gas shortages and marauding gangs. The character was played by Mel Gibson in the previous three films.
Director George Miller has announced that "Mad Max: Fury Road" will start shooting August 2010 in Australia. Beside taking the helmer duty, George will also produce the film along with Doug Mitchell and pen the script. So far, story details of the movie have been kept under wraps. »
- celebrity-mania.com
Dune – Who’s directing the remake?
29 October 2009 5:02 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Some people don't like the first Dune by David Lynch, but of course, they're crazy. With a stunning cast like the effortless Kyle MacLachlan, badass Sting, the mysterious Jürgen Prochnow, the black-goop-dripping Kenneth McMillan, the incomparable Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes…coupled with the as-cool-and-strange-as-it-gets-for-1984 effects, not to mention the storyline itself… come on, it rocks! So when we all heard that Paramount was making another Dune, the two camps thought either "let's get it right this time" or "don't screw it up again!". According to Film Junk, [1] Peter Berg (Hancock, Friday Night Lights) was the first director linked to the project back in 2008. Now it seems he's walked away and in his place is rumoured to be either Neill Blomkamp (District 9) or Neil Marshall (The Descent). District 9 was fresh, tense, funny and tragic with acting by Sharlto Copley that blew my socks off so securing Blomkamp would be sweet. »
- Melanie
Peter Berg Out of Dune
29 October 2009 2:53 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
In September, actor-director Peter Berg revealed to MTV that Josh Zetumer's script for Dune was "a massive epic" with "franchise potential" and that all Berg had to do next was "figure out how we can beat [the script] into something manageable without offending the purists." It certainly didn't sound like Berg was about to leave project, but a few weeks ago, he did. Apparently, his time will be occupied instead by the Hancock sequel and Battleship, Berg's upcoming adaptation of the popular board game.
Paramount is now hunting for a new director who can make the movie for a modest budget of a mere $175 million and two of their potential candidates are Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and Neil Marshall (The Descent). Zetumer's script is based on author Frank Herbert's popular sci-fi novel series, which has been adapted twice already — David Lynch's 1984 movie and a 2000 mini-series on the SciFi Channel.
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- Ryan Gowland
Peter Berg Drops Dune
29 October 2009 12:38 AM, PDT | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
News has emerged this week that “Hancock” director Peter Berg has pulled out of Paramount’s troubled remake of Dune.
After months of rumour and speculation, Berg finally came out back in August to talk about the project, at which point he was more than enthusiastic about the film’s prospects. Speaking to Sci-Fi Wire, Berg said:
“[The book] was much more muscular and adventurous, more violent and possibly even a little bit more fun,” Berg said. “I think those are all elements of my experience of the book that can be brought in without offending the die-hard fans of the Bene Gesserit and Kwisatz Haderach. There’s a more dynamic film to be made.”
Since that fateful interview, rumours have been abound that “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” star, Robert Pattinson, had been considered for the lead role of Paul Atreides, heir of the House Atreides and prophet to the Fremen. »
- Craig Sharp
Peter Berg Dropped from Dune, Replaced by Neil Marshall?
28 October 2009 3:39 PM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
I can’t say I’m entirely surprised by the new rumor that actor/writer/director Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom, the upcoming Battleship movie) is leaving the new film version of Frank Herbert’s Dune by the wayside. It’s a huge property that has not only been done before (twice), but it also doesn’t seem to lend itself to Berg’s knack for modern day urban action. It’d be really tough to shift from properties like Hancock and Friday Night Lights to this behemoth.
That said, it’s sort of sad to see the guy not stretching his wings a little bit. In the running, however, are two big names that roll off the tongue a little bit better when attached to the title.
Actually, neither of those run off the tongue very well, but their careers are »
- John Cooper
Berg ditches Dune
28 October 2009 2:39 PM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
It doesn't look like filmmaker Peter Berg (The Kingdom, Hancock) will be the guy to tell us the secret of the spice. According to Pajiba (and corroborated by Chud), Berg has left the adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi story Dune. But Paramount reportedly isn't ready to let the project sink into the sands of Arrakis -- they're on the hunt for a suitable replacement and have supposedly approached District 9's Neill Blomkamp and Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent, Doomsday).... »
- Dave Davis
Neil Marshall or Neill Blomkamp Might Replace Peter Berg on Dune
28 October 2009 2:03 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Hey Herbert heads... there's a pretty big story developing this week around Paramount's upcoming remake of Dune, which Peter Berg (Hancock, Friday Night Lights) has been attached to direct for the past couple of years. There's been plenty of debate over whether or not Berg might finally be able to get it right on the big screen, but the latest word is that he has now decided to walk away from the project, leaving Paramount in desperate need of a new director. Here's the good news: there are two very intriguing names currently being lined up to replace him. According to Pajiba [1], the studio is currently considering both Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and Neil Marshall (The Descent, Doomsday) for the job. Believe it or not, producer Kevin Misher is leaning toward Marshall, but Paramount execs aren't entirely confident that he can handle a big budget tentpole. It is a little »
- Sean
'Astro Boy' And Comics: Tracking The Cast's Comic Book Connections
23 October 2009 12:29 PM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
"Astro Boy," based on the long-standing manga and anime series of the same name, rockets into theaters this weekend with an impressive voice cast that includes Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell and Nicolas Cage.
While the animated adaptation already has connections to the comic book world by its very nature, several members of the film's cast have their own ties to the paneled page outside of "Astro Boy"—just check out the following five actors to see their connections to other comic book and superhero-related projects!
Kristen Bell: Already a fan-favorite within the geek community for her starring roles in "Veronica Mars" and "Fanboys," Kristen Bell sealed the deal even further with her multi-episode arc on "Heroes." Bell played Elle Bishop, the bratty supervillain with mastery over electricity.
While that remains the extent of her super-powered career to date (not counting "Astro Boy," that is) Bell's name has been mentioned »
- Josh Wigler
Charlize Theron, a Potential Lead for 'Mad Max 4'
22 October 2009 1:18 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Academy Award-winning Charlize Theron could provide a twist for the proposed fourth installment of "Mad Max". E! Online has got the scoop that the Aileen Wuornos of "Monster" is likely to be the replacement of series star Mel Gibson as she reportedly is director George Miller's first choice for the lead female role in "Mad Max 4".
While no further detail on Theron's casting possibility is shared, the entertainment news site made notes that Miller is also eyeing for another star to join the cast ensemble. The director reportedly wants Tom Hardy, the Handsome Bob of Guy Ritchie's "Rocknrolla", to star opposite the "Hancock" beauty.
Previously, 64-year-old Miller has stated that he has the intention to replace Gibson with a younger actor. "It won't be Mel," he said at the time. "He was 21 when he made the first one, now he's a lot older and his passion is for filmmaking and directing. »
- AceShowbiz.com
'Kane and Lynch' to Start Filming in Early 2010
21 October 2009 11:40 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
When exactly video game adaptation "Kane & Lynch" will fall into its production mode has been unraveled. In a recent interview, producer Adrian Askarieh gave Game Daily a scoop on the plan for the shooting saying, "Kane and Lynch will start filming in March of 2010."
The filmmaker further shared what he has in mind on the potential filming locations. "I think Kane & Lynch is going to be filming in a combination of South America, Europe and possibly Louisiana," he said, before adding, "but we haven't locked down our locations yet." He also confirmed that Bruce Willis will star as Kane and that the filmmakers are about to launch the search for Lynch.
Asked on what lured Willis to the video game adaptation, Askarieh gushed, "The script has been incredibly well-received around town." He continued, "After Bruce Willis read it, he called it one of the best action scripts he's ever read, »
- AceShowbiz.com
Bruce Willis Confirmed For ‘Kane & Lynch’
21 October 2009 11:55 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Back in the summer of 2008 Screen Rant reported on the fact that John McClane himself, Bruce Willis had attached himself to star in the still up and coming video game adaptation, Kane & Lynch. In case you’re not familiar with it, the game is about a former mercenary (Kane) and a psychopath (Lynch) forced to “work” together. Fast forward (or “flash forward,” to give a hat tip to ABC’s great new TV show) more than a year and we have solid confirmation of Willis’ casting from the producers of Kane & Lynch themselves.
Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter recently spoke to the guys over at Collider while at the 2009 Scream Awards where, amongst other video game adaptations, they spoke a little about Kane & Lynch. On top of letting us know about a tentative production start date of early 2010 (Spring or early Summer at the latest), they also confirmed Willis’ casting with a smooth and simple, »
- Ross Miller
Producer Talks ‘Lobo,’ ‘Jonah Hex,’ ‘Swamp Thing’ and More
20 October 2009 1:26 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Akiva Goldsman, the screenwriter/producer who has brought us such gems as Batman & Robin, Lost in Space, The Da Vinci Code, Hancock and I am Legend, recently spoke to the L.A. Times and dropped a few tidbits of info on the many comic book films he currently has in the pipeline as a producer.
So, if you want some updates on DC Comic films Lobo, Swamp Thing, Jonah Hex and more, keep on reading as I cut down the lengthy interview into some easy-to-absorb snippets for you to feast on.
Check it out:
Starting with Lobo, which is being directed by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes):
“There’s something hyperbolic and authentic about a Guy Ritchie movie. His best movie are deeply, deeply stylized yet they are all grounded; there’s a grit of stylization, which sounds like an oxymoron but it makes perfect sense when you’ve seen his films… »
- Kofi Outlaw
David Duchovny Talks X-Files 3
20 October 2009 12:21 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Fans of The X-Files have been discussing a possible third film in the science fiction series since the release of last year’s much-maligned I Want To Believe. While no concrete news has yet been released, it would appear that all of the principals are on board to return for a third big-screen X-Files adventure.
The latest person to talk up X-Files 3 is Fox Mulder himself - David Duchovny.
Duchovny recently spoke with The Daily Beast and stated that (like most fans) he would like the next film to tackle the 2012 mythology within the hit show.
Duchovny said:
“As far as the X-Files movie I’d like to do next, if we get a chance to do it, would be a return to the heart and soul of the mythology, which is the alien-oriented conspiracy. I think it’s natural for The X-Files to have another movie in 2012, so we »
- Niall Browne
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