spratt89

Fraser backs out of 'Journey' sequel?

Brad Peyton is reportedly in talks to direct a Journey to the Center of the Earth sequel without Brendan Fraser attached to star.

Actor Josh Hutcherson, 17, will take the lead role in the follow-up, reports Deadline.

Hutcherson played the protagonist's nephew in the original 2008 movie.

It has been reported that Fraser is opting out of the film because original helmer Eric Brevig will not be available to direct.

Fraser could still make a deal with backers New Line and Walden Media to star, but sources have suggested that such a deal is unlikely.

The studios are eyeing a fall 2011 release date for the picture.

Source

spratt89

Huntington-Whiteley wins 'Transformers' role

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has reportedly won the lead female role in Transformers 3.

According to Deadline, the Victoria's Secret model has been offered the starring part after making the final shortlist with Sarah Wright and Brooklyn Decker.

Huntington-Whiteley, the girlfriend of British actor Jason Statham, will take over from Megan Fox in the blockbuster robot franchise. Fox left the third instalment last week amid rumours of a falling out with director Michael Bay.

Transformers 3, which began production earlier this month in Los Angeles, will be Huntington-Whiteley's big screen acting debut. She has previously worked with Bay on several ad campaigns for Victoria's Secret.

Source

spratt89

Abin Sur may return for 'GL' sequel

Actor Temuera Morrison has revealed that he may reprise his role in the sequel to the Green Lantern movie.

Morrison is playing Abin Sur, predecessor to the film's star, green lantern of space sector 2814 Hal Jordan.

"They want me to come back in the sequel," Morrison told Latino Review.

"They want to show you my backend story for the next movie. They want to show you how I become part of Green Lantern Corps."

The news has fueled speculation that a sequel could deal with DC's recently concluded 'Blackest Night' storyline.

Abin Sur is bound to die early on in the first movie, as it is his death which triggers Jordan's transformation into the Green Lantern.

However, in the past Abin Sur played a key role in the events leading up to 'Blackest Night'.

Source

spratt89

'Zombieland' duo reunite for '30 Minutes'

Jesse Eisenberg will reunite with his Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer for action-comedy 30 Minutes Of Less.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Eisenberg has been cast as a pizza delivery man who is forced to rob a bank with a history teacher (Aziz Ansari) when one of them gets strapped with a bomb vest.

The 30 Minutes Of Less cast also includes Danny McBride, Michael Pena and Nick Swardson.

Michael Diliberti and Matthew Sullivan wrote the script for the film, which is expected to begin production over the summer.

Eisenberg can next be seen leading the cast of The Social Network, David Fincher's drama about the founding of Facebook.

Source

spratt89

Seann William Scott forms production house

Seann William Scott and screenwriter Steve Conrad have teamed up to form a new production company.

Elephant Pictures will bring together actors and filmmakers to create short films, documentaries and episodic content for the web, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The pair came up with the idea while working together on the 2008 movie The Promotion.

"We want to be able to do things that are a little subversive and something that a studio would be less willing to do," said Scott.

The Cop Out star said that he also wants to produce feature films for the Chicago-based company.

Source

spratt89

'Beastly' moves to avoid Efron's 'Charlie'

CBS Films has pushed back the release of Vanessa Hudgens's Beastly in order to avoid a clash with Zac Efron's Charlie St. Cloud.

The latter film, a supernatural ghost story, had recently been shifted into a July 30 slot by Universal, the same date that Efron's girlfriend Hudgens's modern-day Beauty And The Beast reworking was due to hit cinemas.

A statement on the official Facebook page for Beastly said: "We've been hearing from fans, so we know that having both Zac and Vanessa's movies opening on the same day could be a real dilemma for people, so we are moving Beastly. We'll keep you posted on all the latest, so keep checking back here for all things Beastly."

A new date for Beastly has yet to be confirmed.

Source

spratt89

Van Damme for 'Kung Fu Panda' sequel

Jean-Claude Van Damme has reportedly joined the voice cast of the upcoming Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom.

Van Damme will join Gary Oldman, Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman in the sequel, DreamWorks Animation has announced.

The Universal Soldier star will play Master Croc.

Michelle Yeoh and Victor Garber have also joined the voice cast, which includes Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, James Hong and David Cross.

The follow up is scheduled to open May 27, 2011 in US cinemas

Source

spratt89

Heigl: 'Ashton was mad at me over stunts'

Katherine Heigl has claimed that Ashton Kutcher was unimpressed with her unwillingness to do her own stunts when they worked together.

The pair star opposite each other in new action spy movie Killers. Heigl suggested to Parade that Kutcher was unhappy with her use of stunt doubles.

She said: "He was really mad at me because I wouldn't do my own stunts. He was only partly joking when he said that I probably even think running is a stunt.

"Actually, I do, because it's dangerous. I have bad feet and I have weak ankles. If you have to do it over and over again, you can hurt yourself. Anyway, Ashton was always just rolling his eyes at me."

She added: "I'd be a terrible secret agent. I can't keep a secret and I'm not sneaky. Though I have to say I am very good at hiding. I can hide, and my husband's just terrible at finding me. I do like to jump out from behind doors and scare him."

Source

rickman

By GEORGE HADLEY-GARCIA
Special to The Japan Times
HOLLYWOOD — "The politest thing I can say is, 'It's about bleeping time!' " says Drew Barrymore with a giggle reminiscent of Gertie, the "E.T." role that made her famous back in 1982.


Derby days: A scene from "Whip It," actress Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, which stars Ellen Page (right) as a young Texan named Bliss who escapes her boring background and finds herself via the rough sport of roller derby. PHOTOS © 2009 BABE RUTHLESS PRODUCTIONS, LLC (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
The actress, recently turned director, is talking about the 2010 Oscar win for best director by Kathryn Bigelow, the first time a woman has won that accolade. Barrymore's directorial debut is "Whip It," starring Ellen Page ("Juno") as a young Texan named Bliss who escapes her boring background and finds herself via the rough sport of roller derby.

Barrymore, granddaughter of stage and screen legend John Barrymore (who died of alcoholism in 1942, aged 60), points out that an actress who decides to direct can have a tougher time of it when it comes to being prepared enough and confident enough that her cast and crew have confidence in her.

But where she — no question — has it tougher, is in the perception of those in the industry.

"Like, isn't it obvious that male actors who decide to direct are applauded, even excessively? Look at all the actors who directed a movie, got nominated and then actually won the Academy Award. The list includes Robert Redford, Kevin Costner, Warren Beatty, Mel Gibson and Woody Allen.

"Not one of the women ever nominated for Best Director was an actress! It is ludicrous. If an actor directs, he is admired — he's expanding his horizons. If an actress directs, either she's getting older — as is anybody who's still breathing — or she's washed up or impossible to handle as an actress. Or else she's too ambitious and so uppity. I've heard all those things, and more, said about actresses who directed a movie.

spratt89

Sigourney Weaver for 'Red Lights' role

Sigourney Weaver has signed for a role in upcoming thriller Red Lights.

According to Bloody Disgusting, the Oscar nominee will play Margaret Matheson, a parapsychologist working to discredit a reputable psychic.

Rodrigo Cortes is directing the film. Cortes is also the filmmaker behind the Ryan Reynolds thriller Buried.

The director previously said that Red Lights is "about how the brain does not give a true picture of reality".

Source

spratt89

Christian Bale to star in 'The Revenant'?

Christian Bale is reportedly in negotiations to star in period horror film The Revenant.

According to Bloody Disgusting, the movie is being directed by John Hillcoat with the Dark Knight actor in talks to lead.

Vacancy writer Mark L. Smith is penning the script, which he has called "a period action/revenge piece".

Hillcoat previously helmed The Road and The Proposition.

Source

spratt89

'Chuck' creator producing 'Fun Size'

Chuck co-creator Josh Schwartz has signed to produce upcoming comedy Fun Size for Paramount.

The project is based on a spec script from Max Werner, a writer for The Colbert Report.

Schwartz will produce alongside Stephanie Savage, a partner in his Fake Empire shingle company, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Fun Size has been billed as Superbad meets Adventures in Babysitting on Halloween.

"I grew up on John Hughes films and miss those great character-based comedies that make you feel something. Fun Size is about real characters who are smart, funny and a little bit offbeat," said Werner.

Production details for the movie have not been released.

Source

spratt89

Grint "uncomfortable" with naked scenes

Rupert Grint has revealed that he felt "uncomfortable" being naked in front of Bill Nighy.

The 21-year-old Harry Potter actor, who co-stars with Nighy in comedy movie Wild Target, said that he was not happy wearing just underwear in front of him before filming a bath scene.

Grint told Bang Showbiz: "It's quite embarrassing where I had to stand in the bath, I had a jock strap kind of thing... it was weird because it wasn't water, it was milk... to make the water look cloudy so you couldn't see anything - we were in a bath of milk.

"Thankfully there weren't many people on set just me and Bill. He didn't really say very much, but yes it did feel just a bit uncomfortable for the both of us.

"It's embarrassing, I've never been to a gym or really done any sports... but I'm not lazy as I'm always working or busy doing something."

Source

spratt89

Cooper: 'I was never a comic book fan'

Dominic Cooper has admitted that he wasn't a comic book fan growing up.

The British actor, who is rumoured to be playing Howard Stark in Captain America told DS at the National Movie Awards: "I never was one of those kids that liked comic books... I never got into them.

"They're great now when I read them or see what they're based on, like Captain America. They're great."

Cooper also refused to confirm his casting in the latest Marvel movie, saying: "All sorts of people are saying that and I don't know whether I'm allowed [to say]... maybe! I'm not sure!"

Check Out The Video Interview

spratt89

Jamie Bell among 'Spider-Man' frontrunners

Jamie Bell is among the candidates to take the lead role in director Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboot.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Webb has been meeting with actors to discuss filling the superhero role, although no filmed tests have taken place.

Bell, whose credits include Billy Elliot, King Kong and Defiance, is the most recognised actor on Webb's shortlist. Others in line for the coveted part include Andrew Garfield (Red Riding), Frank Dillane (Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince), Josh Hutcherson (Journey To The Centre Of The Earth) and Alden Ehrenreich (Tetro).

The revamped Spider-Man series will centre on a teen Peter Parker trying to cope with the death of his Uncle Ben.

Alvin Sergeant is currently writing the Spider-Man script, which Columbia Pictures hopes to put into production before the end of the year.

Source

spratt89

Corden rules out 'Gavin & Stacey' film

James Corden has ruled out bringing back Gavin & Stacey as a feature film.

Speaking to DS at the National Movie Awards, Corden claimed that the BBC sitcom would lose its appeal if it transferred to the big screen.

He said: "Sex And The City is set in New York, it has an element of a film about it anyway. Our show is about two families in Essex and Barry Island. To make it into a film we'd have to take them out of that world. I think some things are better on TV. I wouldn't want to see Blackadder the film, but it's one of my favourite TV shows."

Corden also confirmed that he will be joining the cast of Paul WS Anderson's The Three Musketeers, adding that he is looking forward to appearing in a scene with Inglourious Basterds Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz: "He's an amazing actor. Just to be in a scene with him will be enough really."

Source

spratt89

Tommy Lee Jones joins 'Captain America'

Tommy Lee Jones has reportedly joined the cast of Captain America: The First Avenger.

Co-star Hayley Atwell told Comic Book Movie that the No Country For Old Men star had been cast in the superhero movie in an unspecified role.

Jones is rumoured to be playing General Chester Phillips, the lead military officer who helps Steve Rogers through the story's 'Super Soldier' programme.

He joins Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving and Sebastian Stan in the Marvel Comics adaptation, which opens on July 22, 2011.

Source

spratt89

Cary Elwes for Ivan Reitman comedy

Cary Elwes has landed a role in director Ivan Reitman's upcoming romantic comedy.

The Saw actor will join Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in the Paramount project, reports Variety.

The movie centres on a couple of friends (Portman and Kutcher) who embark on a physical relationship with no intention of falling in love or starting a long-term romance.

Elwes will play a doctor who works alongside and develops a flirtatious relationship with Portman's role.

Olivia Thirlby, Kevin Kline and Greta Gerwig have also been cast in the film.

The still-untitled picture is scheduled to open January 7, 2011 in US cinemas.

Elwes is further returning to the Saw horror franchise for the upcoming Saw VII 3D.

Source

spratt89

Jason Sudeikis in talks for 'Bosses' role

Jason Sudeikis is in final negotiations to star in upcoming comedy Horrible Bosses.

The Saturday Night Live star could join a large ensemble cast that includes Jamie Foxx, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Colin Farrell and Jennifer Aniston, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Seth Gordon is directing the New Line project, which centres on a trio of friends who decide to kill each other's bosses.

Brett Ratner and Jay Stern are attached as producers.

Sudeikis was also recently cast in the Farrelly Brothers' Hall Pass.

Source

spratt89

Woody Allen eyeing Stewart for next film?

Woody Allen is reportedly considering casting Kristen Stewart in his next movie.

According to Hollywood Life, the 74-year-old filmmaker has "got his eye" on the Twilight star.

"The girl is pretty. I’ve seen her in the ads and the trailers, but I haven’t seen any of the [Twilight] movies," Allen said of Stewart.

Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen have all boarded Allen's current project, titled Midnight in Paris.

His You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger opens September 23 in US cinemas.

Source