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Blade Runner Sequel Being Developed
Looks like we will be seeing a sequel to 1982's science fiction film, "Blade Runner".  Hampton Francher, who co-wrote the original, is currently in talks with Ridley Scott to develop the new film for Alcon Entertainment.Alcon has gone on the record stating...

5/18/2012 11:53 AM EDT  | Read More

James Badge Dale To Be Villian In Iron Man 3
There's more casting news from the Marvel Universe today.    After news that Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce were to appear in Iron Man 3, it has now been confirmed that James Badge Dale (The Grey) has been drafted into the latest Iron Man movie also.  Dale will b...

5/17/2012 4:14 PM EDT  | Read More

Contagion Scriptwriter Hired By Fox To Pen Rise Planet Of The ...
Scott Z. Burns, the man who wrote last years "Contagion", has been given the task by Fox to write the sequel to the 2011 hit movie, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" -- taking over the pen from the previous scribes, Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa.  Alth...

5/17/2012 10:19 AM EDT  | Read More

Terminator Star Reported Missing
Nick Stahl, who has starred in "Carnivale" and "Terminator 3", has been reported missing by his wife. She told police that she last saw him on May 9.Officers were told to keep an eye out for him along LA's skid row, where Stahl frequented. Detective&n...

5/17/2012 10:00 AM EDT  | Read More

Joss Whedon Undecided On Avengers Sequel
Disney has already confirmed that an Avengers 2 is on the cards, but it seems the Director of the Box Office sensation, Joss Whedon, is not so sure.Speaking to The Los Angeles Times, Whedon said, "You know, I'm very torn. It's an enormous amount of work telling...

5/17/2012 9:59 AM EDT  | Read More

Aaron Sorkin to Direct Steve Jobs Biopic
It has been announced that Aaron Sorkin has signed on to direct the upcoming film about the life of Steve Jobs. The film will be adapted from Walter Isaacson's biography.The rights to film were bought by Sony for $1 million, back in October. The best selling book sold ov...

5/16/2012 2:01 PM EDT  | Read More

Idris Elba Returning For Thor 2
With the Avengers doing so well at the box office, Marvel seems it can do no wrong. One of the principle Avengers is Thor and there's some casting news on the up and coming sequel to the original 2011 movie starring Chris Hemsworth.   As of today, it is confirmed that I...

5/16/2012 9:43 AM EDT  | Read More

CBS Films Finds The Ends of The Earth
CBS Films Co-President, Wolfgang Hammer and EVP of Acquisitions & Co-Productions Scott Shooman announced today that they have acquired the US distribution rights to "Ends of the Earth", an action thriller film.   The film was written and directed by Derek...

5/15/2012 3:54 PM EDT  | Read More

Die Hard Adds Two More to Cast
"A Good Day to Die Hard", the upcoming film in the "Die Hard" franchise, has two new cast members.Amaury Nolasco ("Prison Break") and Megalyn Echikunwoke ("House of Lies") have signed on to star in the film. While Echikunwoke's rol...

5/15/2012 12:23 PM EDT  | Read More

Twizzlers Celebrates Release of The Amazing Spider-Man with a...
Hershey, PA, May 15, 2012 - Twizzlers® Candy has teamed up with Sony Pictures to mark the debut of the The Amazing Spider-Man™ by challenging fans nationwide to swing into action and help the hero build a virtual web of Twizzlers Twists to unlock sweet prizes and e...

5/15/2012 10:49 AM EDT  | Read More