April 27, 2024

Alan Arkin Gets In A “Grudge Match”

Alan Arkin is in talks to join Peter Segal's boxing comedy "Grudge Match" at Warner Bros. Pictures. The story follows two aging boxers (Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro) who plan one final match against one another. Arkin would play the former trainer to Stallone's character with the latter rescuing the former from a nursing home. Kim … [Read more...]

WB Head Alan Horn Takes Over Disney

Alan Horn is set to replace Rich Ross as chairman of the Walt Disney Studios from June 11th reports Variety. Disney chief Bob Iger made the announcement Thursday afternoon, one that so far has met with a good response. Horn served as COO of Warner Bros. Entertainment for twelve years, a conservative leader who is a familiar face in the studio … [Read more...]

Alan Rickman To Play Hilly Kristal

Alan Rickman has scored the lead role as famed New York nightclub owner Hilly Kristal in Randall Miller's "CBGB" says Variety. The real-life story follows how Kristal's CBGB club impacted the underground music scene and made famous such talents as Talking Heads, the Ramones and Blondie. Miller replaces Jody Savin at the helm, both co-wrote the … [Read more...]