Damon Houx
‘Alice in Wonderland 2′ Wants ‘Muppets’ Director
It's been a while since there's been any movement on 'Alice in Wonderland 2' (we knew a script was being worked on), but the big question with the sequel has been "Will Tim Burton and/or Johnny Depp return?" Now, we have an answer for at least one of those questions.
This is Real: Grumpy Cat Has Inspired a Feature Film
To date, books, lives, records, songs, board games, video games, and coupons have served as inspirations for cinema (well, all except for the last one, that was just a 'Mr. Show' sketch). But now memes are joining that list as Grumpy Cat, the internet sensation, has been optioned as the subject for a feature film.
‘World War Z’ Clip: Brad Pitt is Pressed Into Action Against Zombies
'World War Z' is a film about fighting zombies, and it's funny that the film has screened (and screened well) but is still fighting undead rumors about it being a total disaster. We saw the film and liked it, but it's going to need good word of mouth to be one of the hits this summer. Perhaps it will get better word with this clip, which sets up how Brad Pitt is forced into action to stop the zomb
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Wants Glenn Close to Police the Universe
With 'Guardians of the Galaxy' fast approaching the start of principle photography, the movie's cast is coming into focus. The latest addition is Glenn Close, who's set to play a character that's like the intergalactic version of Nick Fury.
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ Lands Duo for Directors
'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' was a done deal when the fourth film in the franchise, 'On Stranger Tides,' grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. But it was unknown who would helm the fifth entry. And instead of returning to original franchise helmer Gore Verbinski or 'Tides' director Rob Marshall, it was just announced that the job has gone to Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg.
‘Man of Steel’s Henry Cavill Could be ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’
When Tom Cruise left Guy Ritchie's 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' for 'Mission: Impossible 5,' it looked like it could possibly kill the project. But now Warner Brothers wants their new Superman Henry Cavill, the star of this summer's 'Man of Steel,' to take the role.
‘Bond 24′ May Get Sam Mendes to Return
Earlier today, a short list of the possible directors for 'Bond 24' was released. It missed a name. Sam Mendes, who helmed 'Skyfall,' is now back in the running to take on the next James Bond adventure.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Wants John C. Reilly as a Go-Between
'Guardians of the Galaxy' is going to be a big movie that takes Marvel further into outer space concepts, so they need a performer to anchor the film. A human who serves as the bridge between its alien and human worlds. And that bridge may be John C. Reilly.
‘White House Down’ Featurette: Roland Emmerich Revists White House-Based Mayhem
One of summer's biggest movie question marks is 'White House Down,' which pairs Channing Tatum's would-be secret service agent with Jamie Foxx's President of the United States in a buddy cop-esque action film. Now there's a new featurette that shows a little more footage from the film, and spotlights the director.
‘Man of Steel’ Trailer: Zod Will Make Us Suffer
While struggling to discover his true identity and purpose, Clark Kent must become the hero known as “Superman” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.