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Alan Berg to Direct Videodrome Remake
Adam Berg is currently in talks to direct a remake of "Videodrome", the 1983 film that starred James Woods.  Berg is an acclaimed commercials director, winning the Film Grand Prix at Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival for his Carousel ad for Phili...

8/22/2012 4:02 PM EDT  | Read More

Despicable Me Minions Get Spinoff Film
Universal has announced that they will be making a "Despicable Me" spinoff film for the Minions.Before the spinoff is released, the Minions will be seen in "Despicable Me 2", which will be released on July 3, 2013. The as of yet untitled spinoff, which is...

8/22/2012 11:44 AM EDT  | Read More

Sam Raimi Says New Evil Dead Will Be Grisly
Sam Raimi, who is currently out promoting his new film "The Possession", recently spoke about the upcoming "Evil Dead" remake."It's really bloody. It's so bloody, it will make your head spin. I've seen almost all the dailies and they're really going...

8/22/2012 9:47 AM EDT  | Read More

Disney Planning a Rocketeer Reboot?
There are strong whispers that Disney may be planning a reboot their cult classic movie "The Rocketeer". Vulture is reporting that although no definite decision has been made, the studio, under new boss Alan Horn, will soon be having meetings with various writers t...

8/22/2012 9:34 AM EDT  | Read More

Johnny Depp Signs Deal For Fifth Pirate Film
It seems a fifth installment of the highly popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise is not to far away on the horizon. It has been reported that Johnny Depp has signed on for a fifth movie.According to sources, he is expecting to pick up a whopping $100 million...

8/21/2012 1:59 PM EDT  | Read More

UPDATE: Tony Scott Did Not Have Cancer
Yesterday we had reported that according to ABC New, Tony Scott had inoperable form of brain cancer. ABC has since retracted the statement, and said that the "cancer report appears in doubt."  The rumors were also denied by his family....

8/21/2012 9:25 AM EDT  | Read More

Gary Ross to Direct Peter and the Starcatchers for Disney
Gary Ross, who stepped down as director for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", has made plans to direct the Disney film, "Peter and the Starcatchers".  The film will be adapted from the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson.  Jesse Wigutow will...

8/20/2012 4:05 PM EDT  | Read More

Zombie Enters the 2012 Presidential Race
New York, NY -- August 20, 2012 - The 2012 Presidential race is about to get more lively thanks to something quite dead - the news that A. Zombie, America's first Zombie Presidential candidate, is entering the race. A formidable third party contender for the nation's hi...

8/20/2012 3:40 PM EDT  | Read More

Phyllis Diller Passes Away at 95
Phyllis Diller, famous and ground breaking female comedian, has died today.  She was 95.  "It is a great loss today," said Fred Wostbrock, her agent.  He told NBC, "She was a true pioneer and the first lady of standup. She paved the way for Chel...

8/20/2012 3:38 PM EDT  | Read More

Sources Say Tony Scott May Have Had Inoperable Brain Cancer
In the wake of the tragic news about Tony Scott's suicide, new information is emerging.According to ABC News, it is said that the director was suffering from an inoperable form of brain cancer.  No other details have been provided to confirm this report.Scott, who w...

8/20/2012 1:54 PM EDT  | Read More