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About Sarah Sommer

Sarah is a journalist and an artist who lives in the city. She loves movies and television. She reads early and often. Sarah also helps out over at BSCkids.com and our other sites!

Casey Affleck to Headline Sci-Fi Tale To Be Two

 

MV5BMjE2MDc1MTMwNV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTY1NDQ5Ng@@._V1._SX640_SY962_Adorable nugget of acting talent (who is so awesome that he made me feel physically ill during that one movie, The Killer Inside Me) is set to star in the upcoming project from David Lowery. To Be Two is a science fiction thriller that is based on the chapter “To Be Two or Not to Be” from Paul Broks 2004 collection of essays, “Into the Silent Land: Travels in Neuropsychology.” Continue reading →

Olivia Munn Eyes Unspecified Mortdecai Role

 

7b08d80aac4301c7_mortdecai-main.xxxlargeDavid Koepp’s Mortdecai may be adding Olivia Munn according to Deadline. While her possible role is currently unspecified, it was confirmed that she would star opposite of the previously added actors: Johnny Depp, Ewan McGregor and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Jean-Marc Vallée To Helm Wild with Reese Witherspoon

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Director Jean-Marc Vallée reportedly has signed on to helm the upcoming big screen adaptation of the novel “Wild,” according to Deadline. The project has already gained Reese Witherspoon to star in the film based on Cheryl Strayed bestselling memoir of the same name. Oscar-nominated writer Nick Hornby will provide the adapted screenplay. Continue reading →

Sony Pictures, Ubisoft and New Regency to Develop Watch Dogs Movie

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During a press conference at Gamescom this week, Sony Computer Entertainment and Ubisoft announced that they would be teaming up with Sony Pictures Entertainment and New Regency to develop a film adaptation of the video game, “Watch Dogs.” The game is one of the more highly anticipated games upcoming this holiday season for Sony’s next-gen console, the PlayStation 4.  Continue reading →

Idris Elba To Headline Beasts of No Nation

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Idris Elba (the man we all wish would play The Doctor one day, amiright?) recently revealed he would be both producing and starring in the upcoming adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala’s bestselling novel “Beasts of No Nation.” The adaptation comes from Red Crown Productions and will be directed by Fukunaga, most known for working on Jane Eyre and Sin Nombre. Continue reading →

Guy Ritchie To Adapt Empire Rising?

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The period drama novel, “Empire Rising” written by Thomas Kelly is currently being eyed by Guy Ritchie for a big screen adaptation. The Hollywood Reporter has said that Warner Bros. recently acquired the film rights and hired Kelly to provide the screenplay himself. The novel was first published in 2006 by Picador.  Continue reading →

Universal Studios Set to Adapt Comic Series Day Men

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“Day Men” (possibly fighters of the night men while being masters of karate and friendship?) will be making its way to the big screen. Deadline has reported that Universal Studios officially optioned the rights to the comic book series from Boom! Studios for an adaptation.”Day Men” was written by Matt Gagnon and Michael Alan Nelson with art by Brian Stelfreeze. It initially debuted last month at the San Diego Comic-Con.

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New Promo Images Released for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is only a few months away from hitting theaters but the movie-tie in marketing has already begun. Some new promo images as well as storybook tie-ins were recently revealed for the Peter Jackson project. A new poster was also released which you can see above. Continue reading →

Jurassic Park 4 Director Talks Upcoming Project on The Jurassic Park Podcast

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Colin Trevorrow, the director of the upcoming Jurassic Park 4 film recently appeared on the “Jurassic Park Podcast” to discuss the rumors surrounding the project. The film isn’t expected to hit theaters until 2015 so Treverrow has been careful not to reveal any spoilers while discussing what fans can expect.  Continue reading →