Author Archives: Jennifer Tomooka

Ellen Page to be Rainn Wilson’s ‘Super’ Sidekick

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

After her appearance Kitty Pryde in 1989s X-Men: The Last Stand, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before Ellen Page returned to the world of superheroes. During an interview to promote her latest flick, Whip It, … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Casting, Comedy, Features, Interviews, Movies, News | Tagged Ellen Page, Kitty Pryde, Liv Tyler, Rainn Wilson, Super, Whip It, X-Men: The Last Stand | 4 Comments

New Set Pics of Seth Rogen as ‘Green Hornet’

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Fans who have been waiting to see if Seth Rogen can really deliver as a masked crusader are one step closer to either breathing a sigh or relief, or eating their proverbial hats. Some brand new set pics have surfaced … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adaptation, Features, Filmmaking, Movies, News, Photos, Reboots and Remakes | Tagged Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz, Edward James Olmos, Evan Goldberg, Green Hornet, Jay Chou, Michel Gondry, Seth Rogen | 2 Comments

Rights to ‘Terminator’ Franchise Looking for a Home…Again

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

It looks as if another franchise could end up being a victim to the economic recession. The rights to the lucrative Terminator movie series are up for sale yet again. The LA Times reports Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Deals and Dealmaking, Features, Filmmaking, Movies, News, Prequels and Sequels, Sci-Fi | Tagged Andrew Vajna, Derek Anderson, Gale Anne Hurd, James Cameron, Mario Kassar, McG, Terminator, Terminator: Salvation, Victor Kubicek | 1 Comment

‘Pushing Daisies’ Helmer Moving on to Greener Pastures

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Like many of you, I was one of the loyal fans who was sad to see Pushing Daisies end last year; however producer and director Barry Sonnenfeld will soon be returning to the very network that canceled his show with … Continue reading →

Posted in ABC, Comedy, Deals and Dealmaking, Networks, News, TV, Writers | Tagged Barry Sonnenfeld, George Lopez, Greatest American Hero, Pushing Daisies | Comments Off

Wedge to turn a new animated ‘Leaf’ at Fox

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Ice Age director Chris Wedge has been tapped to helm Leaf Men, an animated feature that Fox will release through its Fox Animation label, with Blue Sky Studios producing. Variety is reporting that Wedge’s involvement comes after a lengthy tug-of-war … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century Fox, Adaptation, Animation, Features, Filmmaking, News | Tagged Blue Sky Studios, Chris Wedge, Fox Animation, Ice Age, Leaf Men, The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs | Comments Off

Columbia Circling ‘Ghost Rider’ Sequel

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

With the Marvel/Disney deal looming, the race is on for studios to secure properties. Variety is reporting that Columbia Pictures is working on a sequel to Ghost Rider, with David Goyer reportedly in talks to create the story, as well … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century Fox, Adaptation, Columbia Pictures, Deals and Dealmaking, Filmmaking, Marvel Studios, Movies, New Line, News, Paramount, Prequels and Sequels, Reboots and Remakes, Sony, Universal Pictures | Tagged Batman Begins, Black Panther, Blade, Daredevil, David Goyer, Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, Green Lantern, Iron Man, Nicolas Cage, Silver Surfer, Wolverine, X-Men | 1 Comment

Don Cheadle Reveals Surprise Cameos in ‘Iron Man 2’

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Last summer’s Iron Man had fans rejoicing after the ending credits when a surprise visit from Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury planted the seeds for the upcoming Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America, and Avengers films. MTV Splashpage recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Comics, Fandom, Filmmaking, Marvel, Movies, News, Prequels and Sequels | Tagged Avengers, Don Cheadle, Hulk, Iron Man 2, Nick Fury, Samuel L. Jackson, The First Avenger: Captain America, Thor, Tony Stark | Comments Off

Sony Expands ‘Spider-Man’ Franchise

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

With the fourth installment of Spider-Man slated for production in early 2010, Sony Pictures has shown a solid commitment to expanding the franchise even more by signing screenwriter James Vanderbilt (The Losers, Zodiac) to write the Spider-Man 5 and Spider-Man … Continue reading →