When it comes to adapting comic books into TV shows, there are few comics writers who’ve had more adaptations than Robert Kirkman. However, his upcoming comic, ‘Stealth,’ will be the first time one of his works is adapted into a feature film. Per Deadline, Lee Daniels (‘The Butler,’ ‘Empire’) will direct this film adaptation of… Continue reading ‘Stealth’ Film Adaptation Taps ‘Empire’s Lee Daniels to Direct
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Film Enlists ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Director Dave Green
Get the empty chasms ready, because Variety reports that there is movement on Warner Bros’ plans for a Wile E. Coyote film! The site reports that the studio has secured ‘Earth to Echo’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ director Dave Green to helm the film, currently titled ‘Coyote vs. Acme.’ The… Continue reading ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Film Enlists ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Director Dave Green
New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Film in Development With ‘Maze Runner’ Trilogy Director Wes Ball
One of the most pleasant surprises of the previous decade was the quality of the rebooted ‘Planet of the Apes’ trilogy. Following the successful ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes,’ director Rupert Wyatt handed the reins off to Matt Reeves, who went on to direct ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘War… Continue reading New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Film in Development With ‘Maze Runner’ Trilogy Director Wes Ball
Albert Hughes (‘The Book of Eli,’ ‘Alpha’) to Helm ‘The Fugitive’ Remake
Deadline reports that ‘Alpha’ director and ‘The Book of Eli’ co-director Albert Hughes has been tapped by Warner Bros. Pictures to helm a remake of ‘The Fugitive.’ Brian Tucker (‘Broken City’) will write the script, while Erik Feige will produce the film. ‘The Fugitive’ was originally an acclaimed television series that premiered in 1963, which… Continue reading Albert Hughes (‘The Book of Eli,’ ‘Alpha’) to Helm ‘The Fugitive’ Remake
Elizabeth Banks to Direct & Star in Universal’s ‘The Invisible Woman’
Fresh off a well-received trailer for Blumhouse’s upcoming remake of ‘The Invisible Man,’ Universal Pictures have enlisted Elizabeth Banks to direct another one of their upcoming monster movie updates, ‘The Invisible Woman.’ Banks, whose previous directorial efforts include ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ and the recent ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot, will direct a screenplay from ‘The Girl on… Continue reading Elizabeth Banks to Direct & Star in Universal’s ‘The Invisible Woman’
‘Rocketman’s Dexter Fletcher to Direct Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Film, ‘Rick and Morty’s Ryan Ridley to Pen Script
There’s more to Dracula than Dracula. Early last month, we learned André Øvredal is in line to direct the long-gestating script ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter,’ and now, Universal Pictures revealed that ‘Eddie the Eagle’s Dexter Fletcher will direct ‘Renfield,’ a film about Dracula’s servant. Fletcher, whose Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ released in May… Continue reading ‘Rocketman’s Dexter Fletcher to Direct Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Film, ‘Rick and Morty’s Ryan Ridley to Pen Script
‘Star Trek 4’ Revived: ‘Fargo’s Noah Hawley Set to Write & Direct
In 2009, J.J. Abrams relaunched the ‘Star Trek’ franchise on the big screen. The cast and the movie itself was critically acclaimed. The next two sequels had their issues, but still did extremely well. A fourth outing seemed inevitable. But due to one thing or another, it just didn’t get off the ground. Now it… Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’ Revived: ‘Fargo’s Noah Hawley Set to Write & Direct