March 28, 2024

Sam Mendes Will NOT Direct “Bond 24”

Strong suggestions came the other week that "Skyfall" director Sam Mendes would be back at the helm of the next James Bond film. Today, however, Empire has spoken with Mendes who confirmed that he has decided NOT to return for the upcoming twenty-fourth 007 feature. In an official statement, Mendes says: "It has been a very difficult decision … [Read more...]

Tim Miller Slated To Direct “Artemis”

Visual effects artist Tim Miller has been tapped to direct the sci-fi action thriller "Artemis" for 20th Century Fox. Andrew Lobel ("Tunnels") will pen the script for what is described as a "contained action thriller set in outer space". No further details are known, other than John Davis will produce. Miller's name has been linked with … [Read more...]

Scott Waugh To Direct Some “Merry Men”

"Act Of Valor" co-director Scott Waugh is attached to direct "Merry Men," a revisionist take on Robin Hood for DreamWorks, Original Film and Bandito Bros. The film is described as a tentpole re-imagining of the Robin Hood legend with a "high-concept revenge angle". It's also more an ensemble 'mission' piece (ala "Ocean’s Eleven," "The Dirty … [Read more...]

Jon Chu Set To Direct “Matched”

"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" director Jon M. Chu is in negotiations to direct the film adaptation of Ally Condie's young-adult novel "Matched". The action is set in a future society where people are told what to read, what to watch, what to believe and who to love. The story centers on a young woman who rejects an arranged romance and chooses her own … [Read more...]

Denzel Washington To Direct “Fences”

Denzel Washington says that he's looking into directing a film adaptation of August Wilson's play "Fences" which Washington himself starred in during a run on Broadway in 2010. The story follows Pittsburgh sanitation employee Troy Maxon who once dreamt of a baseball career, only to be left facing down daily discrimination in a more menial line of … [Read more...]

J.J. Abrams To Direct “Star Wars: Ep. 7”

He successfully revived the "Star Trek" franchise, now J.J. Abrams has reportedly been set to direct "Star Wars: Episode VII" for Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm reports The Wrap. The news is surprising as Abrams previously commented on the possibility and said he felt too intimidated by the material to properly tackle it. Lucasfilm's Kathleen … [Read more...]

“The Normal Heart” Goes Direct To HBO

Thought to be headed for a theatrical release, HBO has now opted to bring the Ryan Murphy-directed "The Normal Heart" directly to the network where it will premiere as a telemovie in 2014. An adaptation of Larry Kramer's Tony-winning autobiographical play, the story details the rise of HIV/AIDS in New York’s gay community in the 1980's. Mark … [Read more...]

James Bobin To Direct “Tribyville”

"The Muppets" director James Bobin has signed on to helm the period musical "Tribyville" from Gary Sanchez Productions. Bobin directs from his own script, but plot details are being kept under tight wraps. Disney Pictures is reportedly in negotiations to acquire the project. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay will also likely produce the feature. … [Read more...]

Jolie To Direct Hillenbrand’s “Unbroken”

Angelina Jolie is in talks to direct the World War II drama "Unbroken" at Universal Pictures and Walden Media. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's 2010 bestseller, the story chronicles the life of Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini. Zamperini was captured by the Japanese navy and detained at a P.O.W. camp. That came AFTER he survived both a near-fatal … [Read more...]

Elwes To Direct Kit Lambert Biopic

Cary Elwes is set to make his directorial debut on a presently untitled biopic of Kit Lambert, the famed rock impresario and manager of The Who. Lambert discovered The Who when he was trying to make a film about a young London band. He and Chris Stamp pushed Townshend to take The Who into more experimental avenues, the result is seminal rock … [Read more...]