"King Kong" Photo Gallery Update: 82 Pics!

General, Random
The good folks over at Universal have released another slew of production stills from Peter Jackson's remake of "King Kong," which comes to theaters in less than two weeks! Check out the updated "Kong" photo gallery (82 photos!) for further peeks at the upcoming CGI ape movie event, including alternate...

"Dick and Jane" Budget Balloons to $100 Mil

General, Random
The LA Times reports that the forthcoming suburban caper remake, "Fun with Dick and Jane," has somehow rung up a $100 million production tab despite a lack of enormous special effects or complicated filmmaking usually involved in big-budget films. "Dick and Jane" is a remake of the 1977 laffer...

Jamie Foxx Finds Himself a New "Kingdom"

General, Random
Word from The Hollywood Reporter is that Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx has signed to head up "The Kingdom," a political thriller to be directed by Peter "The Rundown" Berg. "Jamie Foxx has signed to star in Universal Pictures' "The Kingdom," a political thriller being directed by Peter Berg. Scott Stuber...

Universal Plans to "Breach" a New FBI Thriller

General, Random
ComingSoon.net shares a press release from Universal Pictures, the studio behind the upcoming spy thriller "Breach," which will star Chris Cooper, Laura Linney, and Ryan Phillippe. "Universal Pictures has begun production on "Breach," starring Academy Award® winner Chris Cooper ("Capote," "Adaptation"), Ryan Phillippe ("Crash," the upcoming "Flags of Our...

Del Toro Discussed as Possible "Halo" Maker

General, Random
According to IESB.net, a "Hellboy" helmer [i]might[/i] be breathing fire into the long-awaited film version of the video game "Halo." Producer Peter Jackson – he of "King Kong" and "Lord of the Rings" fame – told the site that "Hellboy" director Guillermo del Toro is someone he’s in talks...

"Serenity 2" Might Be Heading to TV

General, Random
Despite some disappointing box office figures (it didn’t do too bad, but disappointing performances in some countries led to others cancelling its theatrical outing altogether) the brilliant "Serenity" looks like it might be set to spawn a sequel. That’s the good news. The bad news? It won’t be in 35mm....

Depp, Weir & Roth to Visit "Shantaram"

General, Random
Variety brings news of a cinematic pairing that should thrill most of the hardcore movie geeks out there. How about Peter Weir directing Johnny Depp? Yup, thought that'd get your attention. "Peter Weir will direct "Shantaram," the Warner Bros. adaptation of the Gregory David Roberts novel that will star...

Jennifer Garner Gives Birth to Baby Bennifer

General, Random
Not to be confused with Bennifer I (Ben Affleck's scrapped engagement to Jennifer Lopez), Bennifer II -- the recently married Ben Affleck and "Alias" star Jennifer Garner -- welcomed their first bundle of joy, baby daughter Violet, Wednesday night. The happy parents, who wed last June in the Caribbean,...

Critical Consensus: "Aeon Flux" Not Screened. Draw Your Own Conclusions

General, Random
A cast that includes two Oscar winners (Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand) and some top-flight supporting players (Pete Postlethwaite and Jonny Lee Miller). A big-budget remake of a visionary, unique MTV cartoon. The sophomore film by a director (Karyn Kusama) whose debut ("Girlfight") won high praise (it's at 89 percent...

Trailer Bulletin: Pirates of the Caribbean 2

General, Random
If you're anything like me, you get geeky little goose bumps when you think about seeing the two upcoming "Pirates" sequels. If that's the case, then turn up your speakers and click right here, because Yahoo! has the very first trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." ...

Pang Brothers Uncover the "Darkness"

General, Random
ComingSoon.net shares an intriguing press release from the folks at Platinum Studios, and it seems that those crazy Pang brothers will be helming an English-language thriller entitled "The Darkness" -- and there will be video game tie-ins. "Platinum Studios, an entertainment company that controls the world's largest independent library...

Will Smith to Play a Superhero in (Mid-Life) Crisis

General, Random
Variety reports that mega-star Will Smith and director Jonathan Mostow will team up for "Tonight He Comes," an action flick about an aging superhero who must contend with an annoying identity crisis. "Smith will play a disaffected and underappreciated superhero in a mid-life crisis. Akiva Goldsman and Michael Mann...

"Van Wilder 2" — Hold the Van Wilder

General, Random
You've heard it mentioned here and there on message boards and what-not, but we can officially confirm that next year's most anticipated sequel is on its way. Get ready for "Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj," only without the unnecessary baggage of an actual Van Wilder. From [url="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001612611"]The...

Weinsteins to Adapt the "Equalizer"

General, Random
ComingSoon.net brings word that those Weinstein boys will soon be adapting an old TV show into a new-fangled movie. If you were a CBS watcher between the years of 1985 and 1989, then you're probably a big fan of "The Equalizer," which means you'll most likely be among the opening...

"Hills" Remake Too Intense for an R Rating!

General, Random
Those who bemoan the current state of PG-13-ish horror (like me) should find this report from Empire Online to be an equal dose of good news and bad. The upcoming remake of "The Hills Have Eyes" has recently received an NC-17 from the MPAA, and producer Wes Craven is required...

Trailer Bulletin: Pulse

General, Random
Anyone out there ready for yet another Japan-to-America horror remake? Then sit back and get comfortable for the "Pulse" trailer, which you can see right here. "A website which at first appears to be merely a scary hoax with an irresistible marketing ploy turns out to be run by...

Did You Hear the One About the Haunted Cancer Clinic?

General, Random
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gold Circle films has purchased "Haunting in Connecticut" from screenwriters Tim Metcalfe & Adam Simon. The story has to do with haunted hospitals, cancer recovery, and random supernatural craziness. "The movie will recount the true story of a family forced to relocate near a...

Jeremy Piven to Do Battle Against Mother Nature

General, Random
The Hollywood Reporter indicates that everyone's favorite "Entourage" member, the often hilarious Jeremy Piven, will star in an as-yet-untitled comedy from New Line. And no more of this "colorful supporting part" jazz; this time Piven's the star! "After almost two decades of supporting roles, Jeremy Piven is ready for...

In "Theory," Reynolds, Mortimer & Townsend Will Co-Star

General, Random
Ryan Reynolds, Stuart Townsend, and Emily Mortimer will star in "Chaos Theory," says The Hollywood Reporter. The comedy is coming from "Pretty Persuasion" director Marcos Siega and "Breakin' All the Rules" scribe Daniel Taplitz. "Stuart Townsend has joined the cast of the romantic comedy "Chaos Theory" for Warner Independent...

Sundance Announces (most of) its ‘06 Lineup

General, Random
One of the most talked-about and eagerly-anticipated film festivals of the year runs every January in a tiny little Utah ski town called Park City. The festival, of course, is Robert Redford's Sundance, and it's at about this time every year that the fest's lineup hits the streets. Read on...

Wife Forced Into “Sex Slave” Agreement?

General, Random

Contract spells out “duties of servitude” and three-level punishment scale