Mark Romanek to Helm The Overlook Hotel, a Prequel to The Shining

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The prequel to “The Shining” has gotten a new director. The Overlook Hotel will be helmed by Mark Romanek according to a report from Variety.

The film is described as an origin story of the infamous hotel where The Shining took place. We will see the Overlook Hotel “through the eyes of its first owner, Bob T. Watson. A robber baron at the turn of the 20th century, Watson scaled the remote peaks of the Colorado Rockies to build the grandest resort in America, and a place he and his family would also call home.”

The prequel was first announced in 2012 but then it got pushed to the back burner. The initial writer and producer Laeta Kaldridis and her partners Bradley Fischer and James Vanderbilt are still working on the project. Former showrunner of “The Walking Dead” Glen Mazzara wrote the original script and is also involved.

There is no word yet on when production will begin or anticipated release date. However, if The Overlook Hotel actually continues it will likely be released sometime in 2016.

Sandra Bullock and Tate Taylor Plan Tupperware Pioneer Biopic

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4190iMyoNPL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_Sony Pictures Entertainment is adapting the non-fiction book “Tupperware Unsealed” by Bob Kealing. It was also announced that Sandra Bullock with headline the film. Tate Taylor will both write and direct the biopic of Brownie Wise, the marketing pioneer who created the Tupperware home party strategy.

 

Wise was the first woman to be featured on the cover of Business Week and is remembered for being groundbreaking in building a world where women could earn their own money and thusly their independence. Her work with the Tupperware company however was not easy. She often clashed with the company founder Earl Tupper and eventually caused her exit from the company.

“As a writer-director, Tate has the rare and delicate ability to capture both the romanticism and restrictions of a time and place,” says Hannah Minghella, president of Production for the studio. “In this case 1950’s suburban America. His characters are both immediately recognizable while also uniquely iconic. Such was the magic of Brownie Wise. There is no one better than Sandy to play Brownie — they share a fierce bravery and independent spirit.”

Director Tate added,

“Sandy and I have been trying to work together for years,” adds Taylor. “Finally, I’m very excited to put Tupperware in her hands. This is a collaborative dream come true.”

Deborah Ann Woll Joins “Daredevil” on Netflix

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“True Blood” star Deborah Ann Woll has joined the cast of the upcoming Marvel and Netflix series “Daredevil.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Woll will play Karen Page, the lady love of titular character Matt Murdock.

Page is the longest-running love interest for Daredevil. The character was created by Stan Lee and first appeared in the very first issue of Daredevil in April 1964. She’s the secretary at the law firm of Nelson & Murdock who eventually learns of his secret life as a superhero. She was portrayed by Ellen Pompeo in the 2003 Ben Affleck film, though the role was only a minor one. 

Murdock/Daredevil, the the blind lawyer by day and crime-fighting hero by night, will be played by “Boardwalk Empire’s” Charlie Cox. Elden Henson will play Franklin “Foggy” Nelson, Matt Murdock’s friend and legal partner; Rosario Dawson in a mysterious role; and Vincent D’Onofrio as the notorious villain “The Kingpin.”

Netflix picked up the 13-episode Daredevil — along with Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage, as well as miniseries The Defenders — in a massive pact with Marvel. Daredevil is the first series out of the pack, debuting in 2015. It is produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios.

New Still Revealed From Walking Dead Season 5

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AMC has revealed (via EW) a new still from the upcoming fifth season of “The Walking Dead” and it doesn’t look good for Daryl (played by Norman Reedus.) You can see the image above.

Season five of “The Walking Dead” will have 16 episodes and debut in October 2014. Scott Gimple to return as show runner. Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, and Andrew J. West, who portray Abraham Ford, Eugene Porter, Rosita Espinosa, Tara Chambler and Gareth, were promoted to series regulars for the season. Gimple also confirmed that Lennie James, who portrays Morgan Jones, will appear in season 5. Seth Gilliam will join the cast as a new series regular.

Based on the comic created by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard, Season Five of “The Walking Dead” is currently in production and is set to air on AMC this fall. It stars Andrew Lincoln, Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Melissa McBride, Emily Kinney, Danai Gurira, Chad Coleman and Sonequa Martin-Green.

Season 5 will pick up where four left off after the group made their way to Terminus, a town that is not all that it is cracked up to be. (They may or may not be cannibals.)

Albert Torres to Pen Script Locke & Key Feature

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It has been quite a while since we heard any news about the adaptation of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s comic series “Locke & Key.” But according to The Hollywood Reporter, Albert Torres has been announced as the screenwriter for the production.

The comic series, published from 2008 to 2013 over six volumes, tells the story of the Locke family who travel to a place called Keyhouse, a New England mansion with fantastic keys that open up doors that give them incredible abilities. Though the building is also home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all.

Hollywood BFF’s Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are heading the big screen adaptation. Torres is most known for writing the 2008 film Henry Poole is Here. He also scripted a draft for a live action Ben 10 feature film.

There is no word yet on when the project will begin production. The studio has not announced what actors they are eyeing to star in the lead roles at the moment.

Watch The Second Trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

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A brand new trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 has released. In the trailer, President Snow is back again in another PSA style trailer promising that Panem has never been more unified. Peeta is at his side once more.

The message from Panem reads:

#OnePanem CITIZENS: Never have we been more unified as a nation… The Capitol and the districts are bound together in solidarity, striving to forge a stronger future.
Join esteemed victors Peeta Mellark and Johanna Mason in their support of President Snow’s Panem Address, “Unity,” brought to you by Capitol TV in stunning 4K.

However, is it really unity when surrounded by soldiers? Not to mention the appearance of District 13 who pirates the transmission and interrupts the broadcast? “This is a pirate transmission from District 13. The message: The Mockingjay lives.”

Part one sees Katniss in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Jeffrey Wright, Donald Sutherland, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. 

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 hits theaters on November 21. (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 will release on November 20, 2015). 

Gillian Flynn’s “Sharp Objects” Headed to TV

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“Sharp Objects” another popular novel from Gillian Flynn is heading to the small screen with a television adaptation in the works. Entertainment One and producers Marti Noxon and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse will bring the novel to series. Flynn will serve as executive producer.

The novel was originally published in 2006. It centers on a reported named Camille Preaker – fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital — who faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family’s Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story—and survive this homecoming.

Noxon will be showrunner as well as writing the script. Charles Layton is also on board as exec producer. eOne CEO John Morayniss and exec vp scripted Michael Rosenberg will oversee for the company, which will handle worldwide distribution rights.

Flynn is most known for her novel “Gone Girl” which has been adapted into film starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike.

First Footage From The Walking Dead: Season 5

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After the Fourth of the July “The Walking Dead” marathon over the weekend, AMC debuted the first official footage from the upcoming fifth season! The clip reunited fans with Carol, Tyreese, and Judith. Of course Zombies were there too. We only have a few more months until the INCREDIBLY highly anticipated fifth season finally premieres. So hold tight guys.

Season five of “The Walking Dead” will have 16 episodes and debut in October 2014. Scott Gimple to return as show runner. Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, and Andrew J. West, who portray Abraham Ford, Eugene Porter, Rosita Espinosa, Tara Chambler and Gareth, were promoted to series regulars for the season. Gimple also confirmed that Lennie James, who portrays Morgan Jones, will appear in season 5. Seth Gilliam will join the cast as a new series regular.

You can watch the clip below:

Japanese Horror Film “Audition” Getting Remade in America

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Kiri-Kiri-Kiri! Audition is getting a reboot for American audiences according to Deadline. The famous film from Takashi Miike was actually based on the 1997 novel by Ryu Murakami of the same name.

In the American retelling, an unlucky widower — named Sam Davis in this version — lives alone with his son when a filmmaker friend tricks him into meeting women under the guise of a movie audition (because nothing says long-lasting love like trickery). Through the auditions, Sam meets Evie Lawrence, a former ballerina with a mysterious dark side. And a mysterious bag.

According to Deadline, what is known about the American remake, it is very close to the Japanese original. The original film has landed on several prominent directors, authors, and actors lists of best horror films for its disturbing content and grisly portrayal the main character’s enjoyment of torture. Will there be severed limbs? We already know the weird burlap bag will be involved somehow so that is promising.

Richard Gray has adapted the script and will be directed the remake. There is no word on when the film will go into production or who the studio is eyeing for the lead roles.

Seth Rogen Begins Work on “Preacher” Adaptation

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“Preacher” is finally moving into production at AMC. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have begun to map out what the pilot episode of the series adaptation will look like.

Recently, Rogen tweeted an image referencing what they have planned for the pilot episode. You can see the tweet below.

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The series is based on the comic series by Garth Ennis and Steven Dillon. Fans were a bit worried about whether the series would stay true to the comic book series when AMC released an official synopsis of the show version as you can see below:

Preacher follows Reverend Jesse Custer, a tough Texas preacher who has lost his faith, has learned that God has left Heaven and abandoned His responsibilities. He finds himself the only person capable of tracking God down, demanding answers, and making Him answer for His dereliction of duty. Accompanying Jesse on his journey is his former girlfriend and a friendly vampire who seems to prefer a pint in the pub to the blood of the innocent. On his tail is one of the most iconic bad guys in print – an immortal, unstoppable killing machine named the Saint of Killers – a western lone gunman archetype whose sole purpose is to hunt and kill Jesse.

But, as you can see from the board in Rogen’s pic, the pilot episode is starting out with Genesis right there at the beginning.