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Report: “War of Gods” changes title to “Immortals”, John Hurt joins cast…

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Universal Pictures announced the Greek mythology movie, “War of Gods”, has changed it’s title to “Immortals”. Henry Cavill is attached to star the leading role, Theseus. John Hurt and Isabel Lucas has joined the cast. Also starring in the film will be Stephen Dorff, Kellan Luntz, Freida Pinto, and Mickey Rourke.  The reason for the name change is that they don’t want any competition against the “Clash of the Titans” remake. Filming begins this week in Montreal, Canada.

More on it here:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16817/-war-of-gods-name-change-new-cast

Changing the name of the movie is a great move. Not only with “Clash of the Titans”, but it will also avoid a lot of confusion with the upcoming live action “God of War” video game adaptation. Maybe that’s another reason they changed it.

I’m really looking forward to “Immortals”. I’m sure they will do Greek Mythology right. Better than that piece of shit “Clash of the Titans” remake. “Immortals” will be a much better movie.

Kev

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Report: “Midnight Run” sequel is greenlighted and Robert Deniro agrees to return!!!

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The 1988 action comedy “Midnight Run” has been greenlighted to make a sequel, announced Universal Pictures. The film starred Robert Deniro and Charles Grodin. Deniro already agreed to return but it is unclear for now whether or not, Charles Grodin will return.

Lets hope so, ’cause there cannot be a “Midnight Run” sequel without Charles Grodin. Hopefully, Grodin will agree to reprise his role as “The Duke”. Grodin is 74 years old now, but I’m sure he still has the good acting chops to be able to play the role still. If he doesn’t agree the leading role, hopefully a small role for Grodin at least. If Grodin won’t be in it at all, then I’m not interested. I loved “Midnight Run”, it’s a great film.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16552/de-niro-up-for-a-midnight-run-sequel

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: “Wanted 2” sequel cancelled, due to Angelina Jolie pulling out…she does “Gravity” instead…

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If you want a Hollywood shocker. Well, here’s one. Universal Studios had “Wanted 2” in the works ever since the first one came out in theaters. The film starred Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. Angelina Jolie suddenly pulled out of “Wanted 2” to do the sci-fi thriller, “Gravity” with Warner Bros. instead. Due to Angelina pulling out of “Wanted 2”, Universal had no choice but to cancel the sequel altogether. My bet is that they feel that “Wanted 2” can’t be done without her.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16469/angelina-jolie-ditches-wanted-2-for-gravity–

Some would think Angelina would have something against the “Wanted 2” sequel, but I disagree. I’m sure she has nothing against the script or the studios or whatever. I’m sure she wanted to do “Gravity” instead ’cause it sounded like a bigger opportunity and a much bigger film. I can’t blame her. “Gravity” sounds like a sci fi action flick to me which Angelina would be good for. I don’t think she’s ever done a sci fi movie that’s taken place out in space before. I’m pretty sure she would still do “Wanted 2” if other opportunities never came up.

Kev

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Report: Vin Diesel is game for third “Chronicles of Riddick” movie!!!

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Isn’t it way cool that Vin Diesel is now willing to do sequels? Remember, Vinny used to never want to do sequels at all in the past!! I wonder what’s making him change his mind? He signed on for the fourth “Fast and Furious” movie, and now here comes the third “Riddick” movie. It’s good. I really enjoy the first two “Chronicles of Riddick” films. Good stuff. David Twohy who wrote and directed the first two, will write and direct the third one as well.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118015101.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Kev

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Report: Vin Diesel and Paul Walker still on for “Fast and Furious 5”!!!

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I’m happy Vinny and Paul are still on for the 5th “Fast and Furious” movie, ’cause I actually thought the 4th “Fast & Furious” was very entertaining. I hope they make the next movie even better.

And please…more Michelle Rodriguez for the next one! Not just a small cameo!

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16245/universal-makes-fifth-fast-and-furious–

Kev

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Report: Jessica Alba to join “Meet the Parents 3”???

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The young Hollywood actress hottie, Jessica Alba, is in talks to join the third installment of the “Meet the Parents” comedy series. She’ll be joining the cast of Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Robert Deniro, and more.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009354.html?categoryid=1043&cs=1

I hope they are done casting now ’cause I want them to start working on this film asap. I fucking love the Meet the Parents series. I love both of them. “Meet the Fockers” was really great ’cause it was amazing seeing Dustin Hoffman and Robert Deniro playing in the same movie together.

I’m sure they won’t dissapoint with this new one. These are great films.

While I mostly like to watch drama, horror, and action flicks, sometimes I like to watch a good comedy every now and then.

Kev

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Report: Universal will bring us “Barbie” to the big screen…

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Universal Pictures will now officially bring us, “Barbie” to the live action screen, the film studio made a deal with Mattell toy company. As everyone knows, “Barbie” is the most famous toy in the world.

Variety Reports:

http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/09/u-turns-barbie-into-movie-star.html

I know this movie is getting a lot of mixed opinions, but sorry to say, I think “Barbie” getting a live action movie, deserves it, seriously. All the little toddler girls that collect these toys deserve a Barbie live action movie. Those of you who are parents out there, don’t you agree?

When I was a kid, I used to think Barbie toys were pretty fascinating. I couldn’t help myself but take the toys and undress them, because they make boobs on these Barbie toys. Men shouldn’t be afraid to admit that they played with Barbie toys when they were kids too because they had a sexual fascination with them. Men are attracted to Barbie toys, they gotta admit that.

As for who I think will play Barbie and Ken.

For Barbie, I think they will go for someone from the pop music industry. Don’t be surprised if they will get Britney Spears for this. They need an actress where little girls that can look after. Miley Cyrus wouldn’t be bad, but she’s too young. They’ll probably go with Britney Spears or Jessica Simpson, somebody like that.

As for Ken, same thing, they need a guy that girls can look after, probably Robert Pattison or Justin Timberlake.

A “Barbie” movie can actually be interesting depending on the plot and the cast. It’s nothing I would see in theater, but might wait for DVD depending on how interesting it looks.

Kev

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Report: Johnny Depp in negotiations to play Frank Sinatra?

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I guess you can say that Johnny Depp maybe the first choice to play Frank Sinatra in Martin Scorsese’s “Sinatra” biopic. Depp is reportedly in negotiations to play the “I Love New York” singer. Could be just a rumour though.

More on it here:

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/05/johnny-depp-top.html

I hope it is true that Johnny Depp will play Sinatra. This could finally give Johnny Depp an Oscar win for “Best Actor in a leading role”. Depp is a decent choice, actually.

Kev

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Report: Frank Sinatra biopic greenlighted, Martin Scorsese to direct!!!

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Universal Pictures has greenlighted to bring Frank Sinatra his own biopic film to the big screen. Universal has acquired the rights to “Sinatra” script written by “Field of Dreams” writer, Phil Alden. Who is the director of this film? It’s no one other than the legendary and Oscar winning director, Martin Scorsese.

An actor has not yet been casted for the legendary Frank Sinatra.

Billboard reports:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/scorsese-to-direct-frank-sinatra-biopic-1003972860.story

Lets hope Martin picks the right choice of an actor to play Sinatra. If you know what Sinatra looks like (see pic above), what Hollywood actor is a Frank Sinatra look alike?

I’d say he reminds me of Kevin Spacey or Billy Bob Thornton, they might be decent choices to play the old Frank Sinatra. As for who to play the young Sinatra as he’s growing up, I would think he’d go for Leo Dicaprio on that one.

I don’t care for Leo Dicaprio that much but I wouldn’t be surprised if Martin got Leo to play the young Frank.

We don’t know if Martin will have one actor to play Frank Sinatra all the way through the movie or have different ones play Frank as he’s getting older? I’ll be on the lookout for more news in the future.

Yeah, this looks like to be another Oscar nod for Martin Scorsese.

Kev

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Report: Has Spielberg gone Disney friendly? Looks like it…

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Universal Pictures has dumped Steven Spielberg’s film production company, “Dreamworks”, and Steven maybe making the move to Walt Disney studios. Spielberg’s “Dreamworks” is close to inking a deal to partner with “Walt Disney”.

Variety reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999675.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Does this mean that Spielberg’s next movie he’s making with Will Smith, “Old Boy”, will be released under, Walt Disney? Wouldn’t surprise me.

Kev