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'The Killing' Star Joel Kinnaman Offered Lead in 'RoboCop' Remake

After hearing that Russell Crowe was potentially heading into law enforcement as RoboCop, it was clear that the remake from Jose Padilha (Elite Squad) was finally moving forward, but the Robin Hood and Gladiator star ultimately was not involved with the project. Now it appears we know who will don the metal suit as Deadline reports MGM has made an offer to Joel Kinnaman, star of the AMC drama series "The Killing" to take the lead role Peter Weller played in the original 1987 film. While this isn't a done deal yet, an up and coming actor like Kinnaman likely won't turn down what will be a breakthrough role on the screen.

›› Posted 24 hours ago in Casting, Development, Movie News | 5 Comments

Walden Media Will Adapt Supernatural Librarian Comic 'Rex Libris'

By Ben Pearson

Walden Media, the company behind the Chronicles of Narnia franchise adaptation, is looking to capitalize on both the supernatural and comic book trend Hollywood loves so damn much now with an adaptation of Rex Libris. Based on James Turner's comic book of the same name, it centers around a quirky librarian with fists of steel who battles zombies and wrestles monsters in order to protect Middleton Public Library from danger. Hunting down late fees from alien warlords and saving customers from falling into alternate realities is all in a day's work for Rex, who is a member of a secret society called Ordo Biblioteca. Read on!

›› Posted February 24 in Development, Movie News | No Comments Yet

Dwayne Johnson Set to Swing Swords as 'Hercules' for Brett Ratner

By Ethan Anderton

Two summers ago we heard that director Brett Ratner was looking to direct a new film from producer Avi Lerner that would bring the epic action hero Hercules back to the big screen. But then last spring it was reported that Ratner was circling a completely different Hercules project in the form of Hercules: The Thracian Wars, a film set up at the recovering MGM Pictures, which is based on Steve Moore's comic book of the same name. The film will apparently go by the singular title Hercules, and all we need is that name to go with Variety's report that Dwayne Johnson will play the titular role and the crowd goes wild.

›› Posted February 23 in Casting, Development, Movie News | 12 Comments

WB Setting Peter Segal & Dan Mazeau to Develop the 'Bleach' Movie

By Alex Billington

While we wait for Akira, how about a little Bleach? Warner Bros, who's developing the live-action Akira, is apparently now moving forward on developing a live-action adaptation of the manga/anime Bleach. We first heard about this project existing a few years ago, but Variety is now saying that Peter Segal (Anger Management, 50 First Dates, Get Smart) and writer Dan Mazeau (Wrath of the Titans, The Flash, Jonny Quest) have come on-board to develop at the studio, and Segal "will produce with an eye toward possibly directing." Interesting update on another live-action anime project that's going to get a lot of fan resistance.

›› Posted February 22 in Development, Movie News | 18 Comments

Jai Courtney Signed to Play John McClane Jr. in 'Die Hard' Sequel

By Ethan Anderton

Just last year it was reported that Bruce Willis would return again as John McClane in A Good Day to Die Hard, set for a Valentine's Day release next year. At the time, it was revealed that the story would follow McClane trying to save his son somewhere in Russia where "nothing is what it seems." Some pretty big names were up to play John McClane, Jr. but a press release from Fox has revealed that "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" star Jai Courtney has landed the coveted role instead, and they've included a snapshot of the actor from a screen test alongside Willis, each with guns in hand, which you can see in its entirety below.

›› Posted February 22 in Casting, Development, Movie News | 12 Comments

Edgar Wright to Direct Johnny Depp in Adaptation of 'Night Stalker'

By Ethan Anderton

With only three feature films under his belt, it might seem crazy to deem Edgar Wright one of my favorite directors working today. But when those films are Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, I don't feel like it's an unfounded or unreasonable claim. Now Wright is poised to make his career even better as Deadline reports the British filmmaker has been lined up to helm The Night Stalker, a new adaptation of the ABC made-for-TV film that followed the late Darren McGavin as tabloid reporter Carl Kolchak who, in the 1972 TV movie, hunted a killer who was draining blood of girls on the Las Vegas strip.

›› Posted February 22 in Development, Movie News | 4 Comments

Jeffrey Nachmanoff to Adapt Vince Flynn Novel 'American Assassin'

By Ethan Anderton

Just last summer, word came that The Last Samurai and Blood Diamond director was going to be at the helm of a big screen adaptation of the Vince Flynn novel American Assassin featuring the author's recurring character, counter-terrorism agent Mitch Rapp who's battling a Saudi billionaire, an ex-East German Stasi spy and a husband-and-wife team of assassins, all while dealing with a knee injury. However, now Deadline has word that Jeffrey Nachmanoff, who directed the underrated thriller Traitor starring Don Cheadle, will direct the film for CBS Films who acquired all of Flynn's novels all the way back in 2008.

›› Posted February 22 in Development, Movie News | 1 Comment

Guillermo del Toro to Produce an Animated 'Day of the Dead' Feature

By Ethan Anderton

In any given year, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has a plethora of projects in development as a director and producer. Currently he's busy working on Pacific Rim and there's still that stop-motion animated Pinnochio and new take on The Haunted Mansion coming. Just recently we learned that del Toro had been lined up to direct a new spin on Beauty and the Beast with Emma Watson in the lead role, but now the filmmaker has a new producing gig as well. A press release from Reel FX reveals that del Toro will produce a computer animated film called Day of the Dead, a romance with quite a unique backdrop. More below!

›› Posted February 21 in Development, Movie News | 5 Comments

Chris O'Dowd and Others Joining John Michael McDonagh's 'Calvary'

By Ben Pearson

John Michael McDonagh's The Guard was one of my favorite films of Sundance 2011. It carried the same comedic tone and sensibilities as the fantastic 2008 movie In Bruges, which shouldn't be much of a surprise considering that one was written and directed by Martin McDonagh, John's brother. Martin's got a reunion with In Bruges star Colin Farrell called Seven Psychopaths coming up (see first look photos here), and now John is prepping a reunion with The Guard star Brenden Gleeson for his own sophomore film, a dark comedy called Calvary that has gained Bridesmaids star Chris O'Dowd and even more supporting talent.

›› Posted February 21 in Casting, Development, Movie News | No Comments Yet

'Parks & Rec' Star Nick Offerman Joins Diablo Cody's 'Lamb of God'

By Ethan Anderton

Though screenwriter Diablo Cody has seen her work turned into spectacular films like Young Adult and Juno, she's now ready to take her own words to the big screen as director with a new drama featuring an interesting cast that includes Russell Brand, Julianne Hough, recent Oscar nominee Octavia Spencer and Holly Hunter. Now another great name has signed on for Lamb of God as Deadline has word that Nick Offerman, who brings the laughs as the meat-loving government hating Ron Swanson from "Parks & Recreation" will have a supporting role in the film. However, it's not clear what character he'll be playing.

›› Posted February 21 in Casting, Development, Movie News | 2 Comments

Mark Millar Says 'Kick-Ass 2' & 'American Jesus' Shoot This Summer?

By Ethan Anderton

By now we're pretty well aware the Mark Millar usually runs off at the mouth with more hope than certainty, especially when it comes to adaptations of his comic books. When it comes to the gestating and anticipated Kick-Ass sequel, Millar has been optimistic, but usually with no foundation for claims that a project is progressing. Well, Millar is at it again as he spoke to the Scottish Daily Record (via Collider) about the status of Kick-Ass 2 and the adaptation of American Jesus and said, “We shoot Kick-Ass 2 and American Jesus this summer. Then Matthew and I have Secret Service, which is a neddy James Bond.”

›› Posted February 21 in Development, Movie News | 7 Comments

Orlando Bloom and Djimon Hounsou Will Lead Adaptation of 'Zulu'

By Ethan Anderton

By now, hopefully most of you have forgotten about the abysmal film The Tourist despite the drawing power of Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. However, audiences should seek out and remember Anthony Zimmer, the French film from director Jerome Salle that inspired the insipid American remake. Now Salle has found his next project and it comes in the form of another adaptation, this time from Caryl Férey's novel Zulu. In addition, Screen Daily (via The Playlist) also reports that Orlando Bloom (The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean) and Djimon Housou (Blood Diamond, Gladiator) will star in the adaptation.

›› Posted February 20 in Casting, Development, Movie News | 12 Comments

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