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Josh Schwartz eyes 'X-Men' gig

Josh Schwartz, creator of "Gossip Girl" and "The O.C.," is in negotiations to write "X-Men: First Class," a project that continues the "X-Men" franchise for Fox. "First Class" will focus on a younger set of super-powered mutants than the first trilogy ...

From BORYS KIT AND LESLIE SIMMONS, Hollywood Reporter,  18 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Josh Schwartz,  Wolverine,  Hugh Jackman

Two actors get 'Star' treatment

"Twilight" bad guy Cam Gigandet and Jena Malone are starring in "Five Star Day," an indie drama written and being directed by Danny Buday. The film is a journey of self-discovery about a guy (Gigandet) who loses everything and must come to terms with ...

From BORYS KIT AND LESLIE SIMMONS, Hollywood Reporter,  17 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Jena Malone,  Mike Robertson,  Dennis Quaid,  Ben Foster

Jack Black to star in 'Gulliver's Travels'

Jack Black will star in Fox's re-imagining of the classic tale "Gulliver's Travels." The film centers on free-spirited travel writer Lemuel Gulliver (Black) on assignment in Bermuda who suddenly finds himself a giant among the tiny inhabitants of the ...

From LESLIE SIMMONS AND BORYS KIT, Hollywood Reporter,  5 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Jack Black,  John Davis,  Judd Apatow,  DreamWorks,  Sony Pictures

Columbia signs on for 'Preacher' feature

Columbia Pictures has picked up the rights to "Preacher," the popular 1990s Vertigo series, for an adaptation to be directed by Sam Mendes. Neal Moritz and his Original Films banner are producing with Kickstart Prods.' Jason Netter. Created by Garth ...

From BORYS KIT AND LESLIE SIMMONS, Hollywood Reporter,  29 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Sam Mendes,  HBO,  Kevin Smith (actor),  James Marsden,  Leonardo DiCaprio

Next "Bourne" lands scribe

Universal has tapped scribe George Nolfi to pen the fourth installment of the studio's multimillion-dollar Jason Bourne franchise. Nolfi co-wrote 2007's "The Bourne Ultimatum" with Scott Z. Burns and the story's creator Tony Gilroy, which brought in $44 ...

From LESLIE SIMMONS AND BORYS KIT, Hollywood Reporter,  16 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Tony Gilroy,  Robert Ludlum,  Paul Greengrass,  Matt Damon,  Frank Marshall

Helmer wins 'Battle' with filmed pitch

Jonathan Liebesman is in negotiations to direct "Battle: Los Angeles," a sci-fi actioner Neal Moritz and his Original Films are producing for Columbia. The story follows one Marine platoon's encounter in the battle against an alien invasion on the ...

From BORYS KIT AND LESLIE SIMMONS, Hollywood Reporter,  2 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Timothy Hutton,  Peter Stormare,  Nick Cannon

DeLuca pins medal on Millar's 'War Heroes'

Michael DeLuca is fighting the war on terrorism with the help of Mark Millar. The producer ("21") is bringing Millar's latest comic, "War Heroes," to the big screen for Sony's Columbia Pictures. The story centers on a U.S. military experimental program ...

From LESLIE SIMMONS AND BORYS KIT, Hollywood Reporter,  26 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Mark Millar,  Sony,  Angelina Jolie,  James McAvoy,  Nicolas Cage

Sony nabs 'White Dad'

Sony Pictures has picked up "White Dad," a comedy pitch from scribe Alan Yang. Robert Simonds is attached to produce. The acquisition was won in a competitive environment. The comedy's plot is being kept under wraps. Elizabeth Cantillon and Adam ...

From LESLIE SIMMONS AND BORYS KIT, Hollywood Reporter,  24 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Sony Pictures,  Harvard University,  Amy Poehler

Stephen Chow climbs into 'Hornet' nest

Stephen Chow is flying high with "The Green Hornet." Chow is teaming up with Seth Rogen to bring the superhero to the big screen. Chow will not only star in the film as Kato but also direct. Chow, known for his visual work in "Kung Fu Hustle" and ...

From LESLIE SIMMONS AND BORYS KIT, Hollywood Reporter,  19 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Stephen Chow,  Seth Rogen

Poignant lion video inspires movie project

LOS ANGELES/TORONTO - Millions have seen the YouTube video of "Christian the Lion" reuniting in Africa with the two men who bought him from a high-end London department store in 1969. Sony Pictures aims to bring the story of Christian and the two men, ...

From LESLIE SIMMONS AND BORYS KIT, Canada.com,  5 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Sony Pictures,  Whitney Houston

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