Starz's Chicago political drama "Boss" starring Kelsey Grammer will not be getting a third season, but that doesn't mean the story is quite over yet. In an official statement today, Starz says "After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to not proceed with (a third season of) Boss. We remain proud of this award-winning show, its … [Read more...]
Movie filmed mostly in BC top at worldwide box office this weekend
November 19, 2012 by
The Twilight movie series has helped a film company started in Vancouver break a domestic record. Box office sales have now topped $ 1-billion thanks to the success of Lionsgate's Breaking Dawn -- Part 2. The last movie in the series filmed mostly in British Columbia earned almost $ 341-million worldwide its opening weekend. Lionsgate, now … [Read more...]
Derrickson To Helm “Deus Ex” Movie
November 17, 2012 by
Scott Derrickson ("Sinister," "The Day the Earth Stood Still") is set to co-write and direct the adaptation of Square Enix's iconic video game "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" at CBS Films. Set in the near future where human augmentation has triggered a technological renaissance, the story follows an ex-SWAT security specialist who must embrace … [Read more...]
Warners Dumps The “Jersey Boys” Movie
November 2, 2012 by
Less than two months after signing a first-look deal with GK Films which saw it acquire the project, Warner Bros. Pictures has put the film adaptation of the stage musical "Jersey Boys" into turnaround. GK Films is now currently seeking a new home for the project which they're now reportedly shopping around to both 20th Century Fox and Paramount … [Read more...]
Ben Garant Helms “Baywatch” Movie
September 23, 2012 by
"Reno 911!" co-creator and star Robert Ben Garant is set to direct the comedy film adaptation of 90's lifesaver series "Baywatch" at Paramount Pictures reports Vulture. "Rescue Me" creator Peter Tolan penned the script which avoids the hammy drama of the original series in favour of something more akin to classic 80's comedy "Stripes". Or, more … [Read more...]
“God of War” Movie Details From Scribes
August 31, 2012 by
Last month came word that "Saw" sequel and "Pacific Rim" scribes Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan had come onboard the film adaptation of Sony's popular and acclaimed video game series "God of War". The first game followed the battles of the Spartan warrior Kratos, who squares off against mythological beasts including Medusa, Cyclops and the … [Read more...]
Arad Onboard “Metal Gear Solid” Movie
August 30, 2012 by
Avi Arad is coming onboard as producer on Kojima Productions and Sony Pictures' planned film adaptation of the "Metal Gear Solid" video game franchise reports Game Informer. The first in the series of stealth-based games, which began back in 1998, the story follows an attempt to take back a secret military base from genetically enhanced soldiers … [Read more...]
Warners Planning A Pontius Pilate Movie
August 22, 2012 by
Warner Bros has acquired "Woman On Top" scribe Vera Blasi's Biblical-themed spec script "Pontius Pilate" says Deadline. This biopic follows Lucius Pontius Pilate's transformation from the sensitive son of a Roman Knight into a ferocious soldier on the political fast track under Emperor Tiberius' rule. Promised a military governorship in Egypt, … [Read more...]
Sony Animation Producing “ALF” Movie
August 9, 2012 by
Sony Pictures Animation has closed a deal to acquire the film rights to classic 1980's sitcom "ALF" to turn it into a feature which, like their recent "The Smurfs" film, will combine CG and live action says Heat Vision. The late 80's sitcom followed a friendly and furry, wisecracking Melmac alien and his life with a regular family. The sarcastic … [Read more...]
Best Outdoor Summer Movie Series (Still Going On)
August 2, 2012 by
As the last weeks of summer arrive, we find ourselves clinging to warm weather activities, like catching a movie under the stars. Here are the best outdoor movie series continuing through September. Here's to denial! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
