A sequel to 2010's "Kick Ass" comic adaptation is moving forward soon, but not in the way that's expected. "Cry Wolf" and "Never Back Down" director Jeff Wadlow has penned a script and will direct the project which aims to begin filming in August says Deadline. Discussions are just getting underway with original cast members Aaron Johnson, Chloe … [Read more...]
Feig To Direct Witherspoon’s “Wish List”
April 22, 2012 by
Paul Feig ("Bridesmaids") is in negotiations to join the comedy fantasy "Wish List" for Disney Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter. The story centers on a career-oriented woman whose perfectly tailored life is thrown for a loop when all the wishes she made as a child are suddenly granted. Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger ("Kung Fu Panda 2") … [Read more...]
Berg May Direct “Comancheria”
April 19, 2012 by
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and Film 44 have acquired "Comancheria", a feature spec script by former "Sons of Anarchy" actor Taylor Sheridan says Deadline. The story follows two brothers, one an ex-con and the other a divorced father of two kids, who face the foreclosure of their family’s West Texas farm. They team for a skillfully-calculated bank … [Read more...]
Ross Won’t Direct “Hunger” Sequel
April 6, 2012 by
While a potential scheduling conflict for "The Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence has been worked out this week, her director Gary Ross sadly didn't have such success. The Playlist reports that Gary Ross has exited the franchise and will not direct the upcoming sequel "Catching Fire". Ross reportedly gave formal notice to Lionsgate and Summit … [Read more...]
Weiner Set To Direct “Valley Girl”
February 19, 2012 by
Paramount and MGM are teaming for a musical remake of 1983 romantic comedy "Valley Girl" which commercials director Clay Weiner will make his feature directorial debut on says Deadline. The original followed a Hollywood punk (Nicolas Cage) with no money who sets his sights on winning the affection of a popular and pretty Valley girl (Deborah … [Read more...]
Dean Parisot Set To Direct “RED 2”
February 18, 2012 by
Dean Parisot ("Galaxy Quest," "Fun with Dick and Jane") is in final negotiations to direct the "RED" sequel at Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment says Heat Vision. Robert Schwentke helmed the original 2010 action film which had the likes of Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich and Morgan Freeman playing over-the-hill special ops agents … [Read more...]
Brad Bird May Direct “There Be Monsters”
February 5, 2012 by
"The Incredibles" and "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" director Brad Bird is reportedly meeting with Legendary Pictures about hopping onboard the history-meets-Lovecraftian monsters mashup project "Here There Be Monsters" reports Vulture. The story follows Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, but throws in tentacled monsters of the … [Read more...]
Hancock To Direct Grisham’s “Partner”
January 29, 2012 by
John Lee Hancock ("The Blind Side," "The Rookie") has been set to write and direct a film adaptation of the John Grisham best-seller "The Partner" for New Regency reports Deadline. The 2005 novel follows Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a white shoe Biloxi law firm with a wife and newborn daughter. Trapped in a burning car one night, he died, … [Read more...]
Ritchie To Direct “Man from U.N.C.L.E.”
December 10, 2011 by
"Sherlock Holmes" director Guy Ritchie and producer Lionel Wigram look to be taking over the spy thriller "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." at Warner Bros. Pictures says Deadline. Ritchie would helm the film based on the 1960's television series, replacing Steven Soderbergh who recently left the project over budget and casting difficulties. Scott Z. … [Read more...]
Delpy To Direct Joe Strummer Biopic
November 23, 2011 by
Julie Delpy is attached to direct "The Right Profile", a biopic of The Clash frontman Joe Strummer reports Variety. The story will focus on the iconic British punk movement figure and his planned disappearance from the public spotlight in 1982. Strummer died in 2002. Simon Halfon is producing. Delpy recently wrapped production on "2 Days in New … [Read more...]
