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Spooky sequel – Insidious 2 – rumoured for 2013 release
The sequel to the American Independent horror film, Insidious, is set to begin shooting this summer. The supernatural scarer - which would even spook the Ghostbusters - was so popular last year, that film makers James Wan and Leigh Wannell, already have plans for Insidious 2. After rumours that the...
TOWIE’s Mark Wright to star in film opposite Kelly Brook?
The Only Way Is Essex star, Mark Wright, has made no secret of his acting ambitions, and now it seems that he could be set to appear in a film alongside Kelly Brook, Danny Dyer and Tamer Hassan. So Mark will not just be looking reem and smelling reem, but acting reem. The actor, who attended the...
Potter director & Emma Watson collaboration?
Harry Potter director David Yates is set to take on an adaptation of Emma Forrest's book Your Voice in My Head, and if rumours are true he wants to hire Emma Watson to star in it. David Yates has been busy for the past few years, making the last four Harry Potter movies a roaring success, but it would seem...
The Reader author sues Hollywood studios
The author of The Reader is attempting to sue the studios who turned it into the Oscar-winning Hollywood film over claims he has not received a penny from them. Bernhard Schlink's 1995 novel was adapted into the 2008 film starring Kate Winslet, who won an Oscar for Best Actress. However, three...
Taylor Lautner leaves Stretch Armstrong, film changes studios
So, yeah. Taylor Lautner was due to play Stretch Armstrong. No, you heard right. The stretchy toy bloke we all had as kids. But he's left, and the film's switched studios. Good move? Yep. What I don't get about Taylor Lautner is that he's actually got a reasonable amount of potential, but keeps finding himself...
Stars reunite: Cooper and Lawrence sign for Serena
Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper are proving to be fast friends. They have both signed to star in their second movie together, Serena. Actors do love repeat collaborations, don't they? Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Not normally in as quicker succession as this...
Scorsese’s award campaign for ‘Hugo’ canine
Never say Martin Scorsese doesn't love his stars. The iconic director has used his influence to secure Hugo star Blackie a nomination for a Golden Collar Award. The canine star of Hugo, Blackie is a giant Doberman who plays a crucial and well executed part in the Oscar-nominated film as Sacha Baron...
The Crow remake takes off again
A remake of the 90s thriller, The Crow, is back on track for a remake after a resolved dispute between the Weinstein Company and Relativity Media. The two companies have put their differences aside and have closed a deal with Spanish film maker, Francisco Gutiérrez (Before The Fall) to remake the...
The Goon adaptation runs out of money
A computer-animated adaptation of the comic series The Goon has apparently run out of funding, says Paul Giamatti, the voice of Frankie. The Goon's unique in that it features a mob goon (the rather large, eponymous gentleman) and his short friend Frankie (predictably the angrier of the two) hanging out in a...
Aardman spark political correctness debate!
Even Aardman aren't immune to complaints against their humour. The brains behind Wallace and Gromit, have cut a scene from their latest comedy after a joke about leprosy was branded distasteful. Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists isn't due to hit cinemas in the UK until March, but a scene in the...