Back in early March, it became clear that content from Fox and Universal Studios would be held back from being available in the all-encompassing iCloud, presumably due to the HBO release window stranglehold impacting both libraries. Today, however, the tides of change are having an impact of their own. Mac Rumors is reporting that Universal titles … [Read more...]
Universal Adapts Ludlum’s “Janson Directive”
October 26, 2011 by
Universal Pictures, Captivate Entertainment and Ludlum Entertainment are moving forward with an adaptation of "The Janson Directive", one of 'Bourne Identity' author Robert Ludlum's final works says Deadline. Published in 2002, the story follows Paul Janson, an ex-Navy SEAL whose sadistic C.O. in Vietnam turned him over to the enemy. He escaped … [Read more...]
Universal Acquiring Millar’s “War Heroes”
October 24, 2011 by
Universal Pictures is pursuing the film rights to Mark Millar and Tony Harris' comic book "War Heroes" reports Heat Vision. The story will revolve around a group of ordinary soldiers given superpowers on the battlefield by the US military. When the group goes AWOL to form their own criminal enterprise, one man is left behind and sets out to take … [Read more...]
Universal Planning “Best Man” Sequel
October 10, 2011 by
Universal Pictures has set Malcolm D. Lee to write, direct and produce a sequel to his 1999 wedding-themed comedy "Best Man" says Deadline. The original followed a writer (Taye Diggs) preparing to be the best man for his football player buddy (Morris Chestnut), despite his autobiographical novel about to released detailing his intimate time with … [Read more...]
Universal Begins “Wanted 2” Development
September 27, 2011 by
Derek Haas, the co-writer of Universal's 2008 comic adaptation action hit "Wanted", says that he and his writing partner Michael Brandt have just been hired to pen the sequel. Haas confirmed the news in a tweet, then shortly after told The Wrap that the action will "take off after the events of what just happened. Pick up Wesley a few years later … [Read more...]
Universal Preparing A Third “Scarface”
September 22, 2011 by
Universal Pictures is preparing a new film take on "Scarface", though oddly it's not being labelled either a remake or a sequel says Heat Vision. Howard Hawks' original 1932 "Scarface" followed Tony Camonte (Paul Muni), an Italian immigrant who rises through the Chicago criminal underworld. Brian De Palma's 1983 take followed Tony Montana (Al … [Read more...]
Ask Engadget: best (Windows) Home Server and universal remote solution?
August 28, 2011 by
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Tim, who's looking to take his living room (and digital life, by the sound of it) into the future. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] … [Read more...]
Universal Ditches “Wicked Lovely” Adaptation
August 27, 2011 by
Just days after dumping McG and Michael Bay's "Ouija" adaptation, Universal has now passed on the film adaptation of Melissa Marr's book series "Wicked Lovely" says Heat Vision. The story centers on a teenage girl who can see the hidden faery world but confronts danger when not only do the faeries discover her ability, but also when one king … [Read more...]
Universal Dumps “Ouija” Film Adaptation
August 25, 2011 by
Universal Pictures has continued shedding the various film projects it had in development based on Hasbro board games. Having ditched the "Clue" adaptation earlier this month, Vulture now reports that their planned film based on the afterlife spiritual contact board game "Ouija" has been put in turnaround. Michael Bay was to produce and McG was … [Read more...]
Universal Denies “Snow White” Stoppage
August 12, 2011 by
Universal Pictures has denied reports that the London riots interrupted production on "Snow White and the Huntsman" according to The Hollywood Reporter. The production is currently filming outside of London at the Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. The lot is located 20 miles out London's SoHo neighborhood and eight miles from Heathrow airport. … [Read more...]
