“Twilight” Star Taylor Lautner Set To Join Cast of “Abduction”
I hope Taylor Lautner has put aside some money for the star in the inevitable backlash. The young heart throb is now attached to at least four films, not including the Twilight Saga. Lionsgate is putting Abduction into production after winning an auction for the spec script. The premise is pretty obvious once you hear […]
Will Arnett and Other “Arrested Development” Crew Developing New Pilot For FOX
I’m always a bit mystified when people go back to the network that canceled their show. It happened with Joss Whedon after Firefly he went back to FOX with Dollhouse. Now it seems that Will Arnett along with Arrested Development creators and writers, Mitch Hurwitz and Jim Vallely, are developing a new comedy for FOX. […]
From Paris With Love
From Paris With Love is director Pierre Morel’s third feature film, following the likes of District B13 and the sleeper hit Taken. Unlike its predecessors, the film concentrates more on the guns, explosions, and thoughtless action – rather than the solid storyline and dialogue. And the great thing is — it doesn’t even matter. Reece, […]
Lionsgate Frontrunner in Ownership of Terminator Franchise
It isn’t set in stone, but Lionsgate has the best chance right now of being the next owner of the popular Terminator franchise. With a bid of $15m and 5% of gross receipts from any future movies made, the company may be getting a great deal on the large franchise who had a sizable hit […]
Chris Rock to Make “Will You Be My Black Friend?”
Chris Rock has signed on to be the star of Will You Be My Black Friend?, which could go down as possibly the funniest film title I’ve ever read. The concept looks interesting, but I’m afraid that in our all to PC culture that someone is going to get offended. I can’t help but think […]
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE (2010) HD Trailer
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE Director: Pierre Morel Writer: Luc Besson Studio: EuropaCorp Cast: John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Kasia Smutniak Release: February 19, 2010 A low-ranking intelligence operative (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) working in the office of the U.S. Ambassador in France takes on more than he bargained for when he partners with a wisecracking, […]
Kick-Ass Finds a Distributor
After it’s great reception at San Diego’s comic con this year it is no surprise that Kick-Ass has found it’s distributor with Lionsgate Pictures. From Variety.com Lionsgate has grabbed domestic rights to Matthew Vaughn’s action-comedy “Kick-Ass.” In a deal that is described as “big,” the mini-major has committed to a wide 2010 release. Pic is […]