The Green Hornet delayed again!

This is a terribly sad day for me and anyone else anticipating the release of The Green Hornet. The article can be found here, but Sony has made the decision to delay the superhero movie starring Seth Rogen and directed by Michel Gondry to January 14, 2011 in order to release it in 3D. A move like this is usually a statement on the lack of quality in the film, but Sony insists its merely just to release it in 3D, due to the fact that Tron: Legacy and Yogi Bear would occupy 3D screens at that time.

This news is especially sad for me, because I have said on the blog that this is the most anticipated film for me this year. What do you think? Also, did you guys know there was going to be a Yogi Bear movie?

New Bond film delayed indefinitely!

The full article can be found here, but the production of the new James Bond film has been delayed due to the uncertain future of MGM as they are trying to close a sale. This may have a larger impact on Sam Mendes, who recently was attached to direct.

What do you think? What kind of impact will this delay have on the franchise?

A 'Lost' Script From Stanley Kubrick is Getting a Cast!

An article can be found here, but Sam Rockwell (Moon, The Green Mile) and Scarlett Johansson have been cast in a project coming from a script found in the late Stanley Kubrick's files. The film is called Lunatic at Large, and it was discovered as an 80 page film treatment of a novel from pulp fiction novel writer Jim Thompson. There is no word on a director as of late.

What are your thoughts? Any Kubrick fans excited and/or saddened by this?

Do we have a new Spider-Man?

Yesterday it seemed like we did, but today it seems as if we don't. According to hitfix, it seemed as if Lerman, who is starring in the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Theif, and has also appeared in Gamer, 3:10 to Yuma, and The Number 23, had all but locked up the role, beating out hopefuls such as Anton Yelchin, Jesse Eisenberg, Patrick Fugit, and Johnny Simmons. However, today (here) Sony has denied these reports, even going so far as to saying he's not even being considered for the role at all.

What do you think? Is Sony just trying to milk some press out of this, or are they really not going to cast Lerman? And, who do you think should play the role?

Ben Stiller and Noah Baumbach may have a new project!

According to this article, Noah Baumbach and Ben Stiller, who have recently teamed up on Greenberg, are in talks to adapt Mr. Popper's Penguins, a classic childrens novel.

I think Baumbach is a talented writer, and I like Ben Stiller as well in his more intelligent projects, so this intrigues me. Thoughts?

Jon Heder drops out of Will Ferrell sitcom!

The article can be found here, but it seems as if Jon Heder has removed himself from a sitcom featuring him and Will Ferrell that would be produced by Comedy Central. The cast was also supposed to have featured SNL alums Chris Parnell and Horatio Sanz, and production was set to begin in two days. There is no word yet on whether or not this project will continue without Heder.

Thoughts?

Godzilla gets another remake!

The article can be found here, but basically the only information present so far is that Legendary has signed on to produce and they are aiming for a 2012 release.

The last installment was in 1998, which was panned by critics, but rather profitable in the box office.

What do you think? Ready for another Godzilla flick?

Some interesting names are being floated about to direct Mission: Impossible 4

Yes, there is going to be a fourth installment of Mission: Impossible(slated for a May 2011 release), and some interesting names have surfaced as possible directors. The article can be found here, but some of the names that have been mentioned are Brad Bird, who directed The Incredibles and Ratatouille, Edgar Wright, who directed Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and Ruben Fleischer, who directed Zombieland.


Some directors I really like, especially Wright and Bird, but I don't think it'll be enough to add to a movie that probably shouldn't get made. What do you think?

Ever wanted to see Popeye in 3-D?

Well now you can. The article can be found here, but apparently they have greenlighted  a new Popeye movie that will be in 3-D. Nothing is known yet about the plot or the cast, but Sony Pictures Animation will be in charge of the production.

What do you think? Are you interested in seeing Popeye in 3-D?

John Malkovich is joining the cast of Transformers 3!

John Malkovich, along with Frances McDormand (Fargo, Almost Famous) and Ken Jeong (The Hangover, Community), has signed up to be in the third installment of the Transformers series. The article can be found here, but apparently Malkovich will portray Shia Lebouf's character's first boss while McDormand will play the National Intelligence Director. No word yet on who Jeong will be playing.

Even though I'm not excited about this project at all, given how much of a disaster the second one was, I respect all three of these actors, especially Malkovich and McDormand. Thoughts?

Penelope Cruz's role in Pirates 4 is revealed!

She will be playing the daughter of Blackbeard, who will be played by Ian McShane. The full article can be found here, but she will also serve as a sort of love interest for Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow. The film will be directed by Rob Marshall (Nine, Chicago), and will also feature Geoffrey Rush reprising his role as Captain Barbossa.

This project keeps getting more and more "intriguing". Thoughts?

There may not be any more Jason Bourne films...

...but there is a female equivalent on the horizon. The full article can be found here, but long story short, an action spec called Blank Slate has been picked up, which is about a female convict who is implanted with the memories of a recently murdered CIA agent.

Not really of any interest to me, but what do you think?

Seems as if we may have a Captain America!

...and it looks to be Chris Evans, most noteable for playing the Human Torch in The Fantastic Four. The article can be found here, but he has been offered the part, and it seems as if it is only a matter of time before he accepts the role.

Personally, I'm ok with the casting, and I think its almost more interesting to read the list of the other actors that were considered.

Thoughts?

Tim Burton's newest project

...and it appears to be yet another adaptation, this time of the Addam's Family. The full article can be read here.

Personally, I think Burton's talented, but his adaptations of popular stories seem to lack something.

Thoughts?