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Report: Lionsgate to make Conan, and new writers too…

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Lionsgate studios has got the go ahead to make the “Conan” movie. New writers have been hired to write the script. Screenwriters Dirk Blackman and Howard McCain have been hired to pen the film. The same writers also have another new fantasy epic adventure titled “Amazon” which Scarlett Johansson is attached to star the leading role in as a sword fighting female warrior. Both of these films will be made by Lionsgate studios. No directors have been hired yet for either film but they are looking.

Lionsgate is planning to get the “Conan” film into production as soon as possible. Just like the Batman series is starting over again with a clean slate, Lionsgate plan to do the same with the Conan franchise. The original Conan movies, “Conan The Barbarian” and “Conan The Destroyer” starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as the hero but hollywood feels the films can go on without him.

The Hollywood Reporter reports:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i84d286596a535ecf5a3141fe4e1b2bee

Lets hope they pick a good actor for Conan. And lets hope they do it good.

Who should be the director of this film?

I’d say give it to Ridley Scott after seeing what he did to “Legend” and “Gladiator”, I think he would make a very good Conan movie.

Kev

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Report: George Clooney is up for “The Challenge”…

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George Clooney just bought the rights to make a film titled “The Challenge” which Clooney himself may possibly write it, direct it and star the leading role in although Clooney’s spokesperson say he hasn’t confirmed which role he will take part in for the film.

“The Challenge” will be adapted by the novel written by Jonathan Mahler. This film will be similar to “Michael Clayton” as “The Challenge” will be centered around lawyers. The synopsis for “The Challenge”, is about a lawyer named Charles Swift (which I believe who Clooney will play) and law professor Neal Katyal mission is to make sure that the Osama Bin Laden driver, Salim Hamdan gets a fair trial.

Clooney have been after Mahler’s novel for quite some time and the author gave Clooney the go ahead to make the film.

Hamdan was sentenced Aug. 7th to 66 months in prison in support of terrorism but was acquitted of the serious charge to committ murder.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990474.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

While George is mostly known as an actor, he is a very good director too. I enjoy his directing style. And I hope he directs this one.

Kev

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Report: Linda Hamilton to have a role as Sarah Connor in “Terminator: Salvation”? Eh, sort of…

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Linda Hamilton who played the original Sarah Connor in the first “Terminator” and “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” maybe in talks to have a role in the new Terminator film, “Terminator Salvation” but Hamiltons reps and lawyers responded to those rumours and shot them down that it’s not true.

The closest that she’ll ever be in the film that Linda Hamilton may have a picture taken for a photo that John Connor will have in the film, the film crew are trying to get her permission to take photos of her.

Don’t fret, Lena Headey who is the star of the “Sarah Connor Chronicles” TV series will not replace Linda Hamilton for the new film because that isn’t McG’s plan. Ever since James Cameron left the Terminator franchise, Linda Hamilton herself made a vow that she will NOT star in a Terminator film unless Cameron was helming it. She will not do a Terminator film without him.

More on it here:

http://www.thearnoldfans.com/news/1321.htm

Even though Linda may not be in the new film at least McG should have flashback scenes of Sarah Connor from the first two films, that be sweet to see flashbacks.

Kev

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Report: J.J. Abrams to shake up theater audiences for new “Earthquake” film…

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The young J.J. Abrams have already announced his next project after he’s finished with the new “Star Trek” film. J.J. is in the works of a script for a disaster film about “Earthquakes”. This is not a remake of the 1974 film “Earthquake”, J.J.’s version will be an original story. He is writing the movie with original “Omen” writer David Seltzer. The synopsis and title for J.J.’s “Earthquake” is being kept underwraps but J.J. only plans to produce this film, there are no plans of J.J. directing it himself.

The Hollywood Reporter reports:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3id0839a35f93f47843344c50ce10b919e

I have mixed feelings about this new “Earthquake” movie. It could turn out good with sounds and special effects but I don’t know. It’s too early to judge at this moment.

Kev

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Report: Billy Bob Thornton to become the next Freddy Krueger? Robert Englund himself says so…

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While Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes is starting a “Nightmare on Elm St.” reboot of the series, Robert Englund was on the Loveline radio show with a live interview to promote his new horror film, “Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer”, and of course, the interviewer asked him about the “Elm St.” remake.

Englund revealed that actor Billy Bob Thornton could possibly be his replacement. This has not been confirmed by Platinum Dunes yet, so Billy Bob starring as Freddy is just a rumour at this point. Robert Englund says he is totally cool with the “Elm St.” series starting over again and getting a facelift. Englund says that the films deserve a better update with CGI effects and all that because that stuff weren’t around back in the 80’s. Englund seems pretty excited about the upcoming remake.

Remember, Billy Bob taking over Englund as Freddy is only a rumour that was started by Englund himself, so don’t get your hopes up yet. Billy Bob Thornton is an Oscar Award winning actor/screenwriter/director and also a rock musician.

His filmography includes films such as “Sling Blade” (which he wrote, directed, and starred in), “Bad Santa”, “The Man Who Wasn’t There”, “Bandits”, “Armageddon”, “Pushing Tin”, “Monster’s Ball”, “Friday Night Lights”, “Mr. Woodcock”, “The Astrunaut Farmer”, “School for Scoundrels”, “Bad News Bears” remake, and the list goes on.

More on it here:

http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=22493

Billy Bob is not a bad choice for Freddy actually, I hope it turns out true. Billy Bob stands pretty tall like Freddy. Billy Bob has a deep speaking voice like Freddy. I think Billy Bob may be the one.

Kev

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Photo of Jake Gyllenhaal…

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Yep, that is Jake Gyllenhaal, the “Brokenback Mountain” and “Donnie Darko” star. A recent photo of him, a paparrazi shot I believe. He grew out his long hair and grew a beard. That is his look for the movie “Prince of Persia” that is currently filming now. He looks just like the character from the video game.

This I believe, is the first time we’ve seen Jake out in public since Heath Ledger’s death. Ever since his friend Heath died, Jake has been out in hiding since. The film was scheduled for a 2009 release but was pushed back for another year in 2010.

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Tom Cruise out for “Edwin A. Salt”…Angelina Jolie in…

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Tom Cruise was once confirmed and attached to the film “Edwin A. Salt” but Cruise dropped out of starring in the leading role. Angelina Jolie is getting close to signing the leading role to take over Cruise’s place. The leading character will have a gender change and a possible name change of re-writing the script. Jolie will play a CIA officer who’s accused by a defector of being a Russian sleeper spy and must avoid getting captured to prove her innocence.

Angelina Jolie just gave birth to twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, Angelina and Brad should be staying home spending time with their kids, but I guess getting newborn babies is not stopping her from working on film either.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990392.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Angie starring in another action/thriller? Sweet! Lets hope this one’s better than “Wanted”!!!

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Tom Cruise out for “Edwin A. Salt”…Angelina Jolie in…

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Tom Cruise was once confirmed and attached to the film “Edwin A. Salt” but Cruise dropped out of starring in the leading role. Angelina Jolie is getting close to signing the leading role to take over Cruise’s place. The leading character will have a gender change and a possible name change of re-writing the script. Jolie will play a CIA officer who’s accused by a defector of being a Russian sleeper spy and must avoid getting captured to prove her innocence.

Angelina Jolie just gave birth to twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, Angelina and Brad should be staying home spending time with their kids, but I guess getting newborn babies is not stopping her from working on film either.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990392.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Angie starring in another action/thriller? Sweet! Lets hope this one’s better than “Wanted”!!!

Kev

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Report: The Special Olympics goes to war against Ben Stiller, demands boycott on “Tropic Thunder” film…

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The Special Olympics officials, a sports group made for people with dissabilities and with mentally retardation is at war against Ben Stiller for his newest directed film “Tropic Thunder” which Stiller also stars the leading role in, the film also stars Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.

The president of the Special Olympics is demanding the film to not get released at all and get boycotted. What they are upset about is that the film makes fun of people with dissabilities, autism, mentally retardation, etc. The film has a character named Simple Jack who has dissabilities and the characters in the film make fun of him by calling him “retard” and other harsh names.

Dreamworks responded back saying the film never intentionally to hurt people with dissabilities, then he goes on saying the film is supposed to be full of over the top humor with innapropriate situations for humor and laughs.

“Tropic Thunder” is a film about three men making a war film. The film hits theaters everywhere this Wednesday.

More on it here:

http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Disability_Groups_Boycott_Against_Tropic_Thunder_21935.html

I predict that the Special Olympics will not be successful with this. Hollywood will not ditch the film because some phonies don’t want it released.

If you don’t like the content, don’t watch it.

I plan to see “Tropic Thunder” this Thursday on my day off of work, I will review it too and looking forward to seeing it.

Kev