The film adaptation of “The 39 Clues” series has gone through some major changes since it was first optioned. In the beginning Steven Spielberg was attached to produce and/or direct when it was optioned by DreamWorks Pictures. However, he backed out and Shawn Levy was then attached. Now, according to The Hollywood Reported, Universal Pictures is negotiating a deal to take over the optioned film rights. Continue reading
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
David 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.
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
I could never not post this amazing video. The Brotherhood Workshop recently debuted their latest trailer recreation for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug using LEGOs. And it is probably one of the best things you will see today. Continue reading
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 (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
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