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
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
“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.
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
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
Lionsgate has officially announced that they have acquired the film rights to the bestselling novel, “Life After Life.” The novel was written by Kate Atkinson and the screenplay will be written by Semi Chellas and Esta Spalding with Temple Hill Entertainment producing. Continue reading
The thrilling tales of espionage, “Red Sparrow,” written by Jason Matthews could be seeing a big screen adaptation in the works by director Darren Aronofsky. Deadline has reported that the talented director is eyeing the project since its publication this past June. Continue reading
Julie Delpy, also known as the adorably talented actress and director who I wish would script my life, has officially signed on to provide the screenplay for the upcoming film from HBO Films. The project is entitled, Cancer Vixen is based on the 2006 graphic novel written by Marisa Acocella Marchetto. Continue reading
Kristin Halbrook’s popular novel, “Nobody But Us” is heading to the big screen with a name change. The film adaptation of the modern Bonnie and Clyde tale will be entitled, “Will and Zoe” and Variety has reported that it will be written and directed by Leanne Welham. She is best known for her short film work including “Novio,” “Transgress,” and “Nocturne.” Continue reading
The multiplatinum group, Coldplay, has announced they will release the first track for the upcoming official soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The news came from both Lionsgate and Republic Records.The song will be the first time that the group has recorded an original song for a motion picture. The song, entitled, “Atlas” will be released on iTunes and all digital retailers on August 26th, 2013. Continue reading