After leaving two projects, STX’s ‘Greenland’ and MGM’s ‘RoboCop Returns,’ filmmaker Neill Blomkamp is now tackling another film. He will write and direct ‘Inferno,’ which is either a horror/thriller, science-fiction alien cult movie, or both. This sounds like the horror/thriller project Blomkamp was teasing back in August, when he left ‘RoboCop Returns.’ Off Robocop. I… Continue reading ‘District 9’s Neill Blomkamp to Write & Direct Sci-Fi Alien Cult Film ‘Inferno’
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Chuckles-Focused ‘G.I. Joe’ Spin-Off Taps Writers Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec (‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’)
Another ‘G.I. Joe’ film is in the works, an ensemble spin-off with the character Chuckles, written by Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec. They were onboard the third ‘G.I. Joe’ mainline film ‘G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant’ until it seemingly dissipated, or perhaps became this movie. Appelbaum and Nemec recently did the story and screenplay of Paramount… Continue reading Chuckles-Focused ‘G.I. Joe’ Spin-Off Taps Writers Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec (‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’)
Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ Taps Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach to Write Script; Gerwig Eyeing to Direct
Warner Bros. and Mattel’s feature film ‘Barbie’ adaptation now has Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach onboard to write the screenplay. Gerwig is also eyeing to direct. Baumbach and Gerwig are a husband-wife duo that have together written IFC’s ‘Frances Ha’ and Fox Searchlight’s ‘Mistress America.’ Gerwing made her directorial debut with the Academy Award nominated… Continue reading Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ Taps Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach to Write Script; Gerwig Eyeing to Direct
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot Has Original Writer Terry Rossio (‘Aladdin,’ ‘Shrek’) in Talks to Return
Discussing Film reports that original writer Terry Rossio is in talks to return to the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise. He would be signing on for a reboot that would redirect the franchise without Johnny Depp, aka Captain Jack Sparrow. With $4.5 billion in worldwide box office and $2.5 billion more in global merchandise since… Continue reading ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot Has Original Writer Terry Rossio (‘Aladdin,’ ‘Shrek’) in Talks to Return
Apple’s ‘Time Bandits’ Series Enlists Taika Waititi (‘Thor: Ragnarok’) to Co-Write & Direct the Pilot
Apple is adapting Terry Gilliam’s ‘Time Bandits’ into a television series, and they just brought Taika Waititi onboard. He will co-write and direct the pilot of the show. Here’s a general rundown of the film’s premise: “A dark, irreverent adventure about imagination, bravery and the nature of our dreams. It follows the time-traveling adventures of… Continue reading Apple’s ‘Time Bandits’ Series Enlists Taika Waititi (‘Thor: Ragnarok’) to Co-Write & Direct the Pilot
UPDATE: Dave Franco’s Airbnb Horror Film is Titled ‘The Rental’ & Joe Swanberg (‘Easy’) is Co-Writer
Discussing Film made the first report that actor Dave Franco will not only be writing, but also making his directorial debut on an Airbnb horror film. His brother James Franco will also be producing the film. The film is under the title ‘The Rental’ and is from the production company Black Bear Pictures (‘The Imitation… Continue reading UPDATE: Dave Franco’s Airbnb Horror Film is Titled ‘The Rental’ & Joe Swanberg (‘Easy’) is Co-Writer
Dave Franco Will Write & Direct an Airbnb Horror Film; Dan Stevens & Alison Brie Set to Star
Discussing Film reports that actor Dave Franco will not only be writing, but also making his directorial debut on an Airbnb horror film. The film, currently without a title, will be from the production company Black Bear Pictures (‘The Imitation Game,’ ‘Mudbound’). The premise is below: “Two couples rent an Airbnb vacation home and begin… Continue reading Dave Franco Will Write & Direct an Airbnb Horror Film; Dan Stevens & Alison Brie Set to Star