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Superbad Jonah Hill to make 21 Jump Street into movie »

 
The latest news reporting is a remake/sequel/adaptation story call it what you may to bring 21 Jump Street to the big screen, yes that is right the popular television series being made into a movie. The Superbad actor Jonah Hill who in the picture below looks a little rough and should have a shave is […]

Mark Millar’s ‘Kick-Ass’ Comic in Pre-production »

 
A film adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr’s Kick-Ass has now officially entered pre-production according to Comic Book Resources. Based on the creator-owned comic from Marvel’s Icon imprint, the story follows a a 15-year-old boy named Dave Lizewski who attempts to become a real-life superhero. The catch is that he has no powers […]

Sir Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf in The Hobbit »

 
Sir Ian McKellen has said he will reprise his role as Gandalf in the two-film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
The Lord of the Rings star told Empire magazine that it was not a part to turn down.
“Yes, it’s true,” he said, when asked if he was set to return.
“Obviously, it’s not a part that […]

Del Toro to direct Hobbit movies »

 
Mexican-born filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has been named as the director of the film version of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit and its proposed sequel.The films, planned for release in 2010 and 2011, will be prequels to the Lord of the Rings trilogy directed by New Zealand’s Peter Jackson.
“Contributing to the Lord of the Rings legacy […]

Frank Miller In Talks To Direct ‘Hard Boiled’ Movie »

It’s been called one of the most violent comic books ever created, and now Frank Miller’s “Hard Boiled” may finally be seeing its way to the big screen.
At one time developed as a starring vehicle for Nicolas Cage with none other than David Fincher directing, MTV News can exclusively reveal that the acclaimed three-issue miniseries […]

Weinsteins set ‘Shanghai,’ ‘Samurai’ »

 
With “The Forbidden Kingdom” set to open wide Friday, the Weinstein Co. divulged a few more details Tuesday about the products of its $285 million Asian Film Fund.
The two highlights:
“Shanghai” will be directed by Mikael Hafstrom (”1408,” “Derailed”) from a script by Hossein Amini (”The Wings of the Dove”). The story, set in […]

Daddy Issues, War Lust in Oliver Stone’s ‘W’ »

 
It’s a classic American story: In the prime of his life, a man who parties too much and lives in the shadow of his esteemed father turns his life around. He gives up alcohol, embraces religion and finds a new purpose.
But will his desire to impress his dad and purge his personal demons put the […]

Elizabeth Banks to play Laura Bush in Oliver Stone movie »

Elizabeth Banks is going from the world of adult films to the White House.
The actress, who recently wrapped shooting Kevin Smith’s comedy “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” is in final negotiations to portray first lady Laura Bush in “W,” Oliver Stone’s biopic on the life and presidency of George W. Bush.
Josh Brolin (”No Country […]

‘A-Team’ movie releasing in June 2009 »

Twentieth Century Fox’s John Singleton-directed A-Team movie is set for release on June 12, 2009. Casting has not yet been announced. The movie will be based on the 1980s TV show starring Mr. T and George Peppard as members of a team of former special forces soldiers, set up for a crime they didn’t commit, […]

Final “Harry Potter” movie split into two parts »

Warner Bros. has conjured up some Hollywood magic for the final installment of the wildly popular “Harry Potter” movies, splitting the seventh and final book into two films, the movie studio said on Thursday.
Part one of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” will debut in late 2010 and be followed months later by part two.
“We […]