One of pop culture’s greatest questions may finally be answered, as Walden Media has acquired the film rights to Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? The live-action adaptation of the children’s edutainment series is rumored to star Jennifer Lopez, though as of now she is only signed to a producing role.
What once was a project being mocked by many (including this writer), now has turned into a $450-million-plus winner for 20th Century Fox. As such, it’s no surprise that the studio and Andy Serkis have struck a massive deal for him to return to the revitalized “Apes” franchise.
As far as gritty character studies go, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a recent one quite as good as Sean Durkin’s Martha Marcy May Marlene. The writer/director, wearing both hats for the first time, proves adept at two very difficult things: Structuring a film to maximize tension and emotional impact, and getting an outstanding performance out of a previously unknown actor.
The title of iconic movie spy James Bond‘s 23rd theatrical adventure will be titled Skyfall. Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson made the official announcement this morning along with director Sam Mendes and the principal cast, including star Daniel Craig.
The Warner Bros. remake of Clash of the Titans grossed almost four times its hefty $125-million budget. WB naturally wanted a sequel despite the heavy criticism, and that’ll come with Wrath of the Titans next year. But before we get that, the studio’s already prepping for a third installment.
Like the egg of a
three-toed, snabble-de-frax, we have a treat this week, it’s The Lorax. Whether live-action or drawn,
star-studded or not, the works of the good Dr. Seuss are beloved quite a lot. Before
a pirate was he, Johnny Depp lit up television, now Jonah Hill and Channing
Tatum will give a comedic revision.
got, and for yet another remake, I laughed quite a lot. Third (but not last) is
the creepy ParaNorman of stop motion
fame, like Coraline before, kids call
mommy’s name. Last but not least are haunted house thrills by the tonne, The Innkeepers, you see, promises
low-budget fun. When it comes to movie clips, Player Affinity’s no slacker, we’ve
got animation and laughs – it’s Trailer Tracker.
A biopic on the life and career of porn icon Linda Lovelace has been making the rounds around Hollywood and now has found its leading lady in Amanda Seyfried. Seyfried, who currently can be seen in Andrew Niccol’s In Time, landed the role shortly after news broke that Peter Sarsgaard was in negotiations to play Lovelace’s husband Chuck Traynor.
