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Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Working on Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’
As we reported a month ago, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is involved with adapting 'Sandman' for the big screen, with David Goyer having written the film's outline. The new news is that Gordon-Levitt may not only star, but produce and direct the film as well.
Emilia Clarke is the new Sarah Connor in the ‘Terminator’ Reboot
The 'Terminator' reboot 'Terminator: Genesis' is finalizing its cast, and Emilia Clarke -- best known for her role as the dragon-owning Daenerys Targaryen on 'Game of Thrones' -- is now set to play Sarah Connor.
Fox is In Talks to Option Mark Millar’s Upcoming ‘Starlight’
Though Hollywood seems obsessed with bringing classic comic book heroes to the big screen (for good reason, they're usually the biggest films of the year), 20th Century Fox has decided to mix things up by optioning the rights to a comic book series that hasn't even come out yet. Mark Millar's 'Starlight' may make its way to the big screen under Fox's comic book guru Simon Kinberg's supervision.
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‘The Purge 2′ Binges on Frank Grillo as Lead
'The Purge 2' is due out in June next year, so it's going to have to work quickly to make that release date. The film has just started casting, and Frank Grillo has signed on to play the lead.
‘Bad Boys 3′ is Looking For a Writer, But Will Martin Lawrence and Will Smith Return?
Though it's been rumored for a while, Sony has made steps to get a 'Bad Boys 3' off the ground and is looking to hire a writer to pen a third entry in the franchise. That doesn't mean that Will Smith, Michael Bay or Martin Lawrence will return, but it's a start.
‘Batman Vs. Superman’ is Looking to Recruit Jason Momoa
We still don't have much of a read on 'Batman Vs. Superman' (or whatever they call it, it's currently listed as 'The Untitled Zack Snyder Super Hero Film') other than it seems to be a super-sized warm up for 'Justice League.' And with Jason Momoa is in talks to join the cast for an unknown role, perhaps it's actually the 'Justice League' movie after all.
‘Jupiter Ascending’ Trailer: Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis Star in a Sci-Fi Opera
The Wachowskis are known for the big, wild ideas -- at least going by the first 'Matrix' and last year's 'Cloud Atlas' -- but we're left jaw agape after watching the trailer for their new film 'Jupiter Ascending.'
‘Bad Words’ Red-Band NSFW Trailer: Jason Bateman is a Foul-Mouthed Spelling Bee Constestant
It seems ever since 'Bad Santa' any film that features adults acting horrendously around children must have the word 'Bad' in the title. Joining 'Teacher' and 'Santa' is 'Bad Words,' which Jason Bateman directed and stars in as a 40-year-old man who competes against children in a national spelling bee.
‘Star Trek 3′ Adds New Writers and Loses Alex Kurtzman
Though 'Star Trek Into Darkness' producer/director J.J. Abrams has his attentions elsewhere, 'Star Trek 3' is moving forward, with Joe Cornish the most recent director rumored to take Abrams' place. Now it appears the writer's room has had a bit of a shake-up as J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have joined the film, while Alex Kurtzman has jumped off the project.
Disney Set to Distribute Future ‘Indiana Jones’ Movies
When George Lucas sold his 'Star Wars' empire to Disney, there was a question of who then would control Indiana Jones, as the films were made by Lucasfilm but distributed by Paramount. Today it was ironed out that Disney now controls the rights to all future Indiana Jones adventures.