Category Archives: Deals and Dealmaking

Louis Leterrier Wants an ‘Avengers’ Summer

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Matt Raub

Director Louis Leterrier has done quite a lot for action films, including a series of fun Transporter movies. He also helped us forget about what Ang Lee did to The Hulk. Though both fanboys and studios are split down the … Continue reading →

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SDCC: Top Cow’s ‘Magdalena’ Comic Bound for Big Screen

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Producer Gale Anne Hurd, who seemingly has a love for comic book adaptations after having produced two version of The Hulk and The Punisher for the big screen, has now teamed up with Platinum Studios to bring Top Cow’s comic … Continue reading →

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Sam Raimi to Direct ‘Warcraft’ Movie

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Joe Gillis

In case you were curious what Sam Raimi was up to these days, wonder no more because Blizzard Entertainment and Legendary Pictures just signed him to direct the upcoming movie based on the hugely popular game Warcraft. Raimi, of course, … Continue reading →

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New ‘Twilight Zone’ Movie Gets a Writer

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Matt Raub

There hasn’t been much news about lately a new Twilight Zone movie, based on Rod Sterling’s original TV series. But now that Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company, Appian Way, has decided to pick up the film in conjunction with Warner Bros, … Continue reading →

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‘Hangover 2’ Coming in 2011?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Matt Raub

After The Hangover grossed over $200 million in the domestic box office, it looks like Warner Bros. is ready to give director Todd Philips and his cast another chance to make them some money. With Zach Galifianakis moving on to … Continue reading →

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Ryan Reynolds is ‘Green Lantern’

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

Well, the speculation appears to be over and the choice has been made: Ryan Reynolds is Green Lantern. According to Variety, the actor will be getting the starring role in Warner Bros.’ live-action film based on the DC Comics hero. … Continue reading →

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Fincher To Join ‘The Social Network’

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

David Fincher, director of such diverse and entertaining films as Fight Club, Seven, Zodiac and the recent The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is apparently about to add yet another film to his diverse roster of credits. According to Variety, … Continue reading →

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Megan Fox Talks Lara Croft

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

If you’ve been dreaming of a new Lara Croft movie and that Megan Fox will take over the role made famous by Angelina Jolie, then you’re not going to be very happy with this post. Still, this post does contain … Continue reading →

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