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Francis Lawrence Takes ‘Sgt. Rock’ to the Future

Francis Lawrence Takes ‘Sgt. Rock’ to the Future

Borys Kit over at Heat Vision is reporting today that the long-gestating Sgt. Rock movie is being given to a new creative team by producer Joel Silver.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2009 | Comments

SDCC: Ninja Assassin Trailer and Poster Debut

SDCC: Ninja Assassin Trailer and Poster Debut

Right in advance of day one of Comic-Con, the folks at Warner Bros. have released the first trailer and teaser poster for their upcoming action film Ninja Assassin.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 23, 2009 | Comments

From Development Hell: A Brief Look at Watchmen’s Long Journey to the Screen

From Development Hell: A Brief Look at Watchmen’s Long Journey to the Screen

In 1986, “Watchmen” was published as a limited series comic book. Twenty-three years later, it’s finally being released as a film. Here’s a look at what it took to get here.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 3, 2009 | Comments

Joel Silver To Make Giant Mattel Commercial with He-Man

Joel Silver To Make Giant Mattel Commercial with He-Man

Warners is moving forward with Masters of the Universe and John Stevenson at the helm for his first live-action flick.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 30, 2009 | Comments

Sherlock Holmes: Guy Ritchie, Cast Celebrate Start of Production

Sherlock Holmes: Guy Ritchie, Cast Celebrate Start of Production

Guy Ritchie and members of the cast of his upcoming film Sherlock Holmes were on hand in London today for a press conference to confirm casting and mark the start of principal photography on the film, which is set for release in 2010.

By Neil Miller on October 1, 2008 | Comments

Rumor Market: Transformers 2 Gets Bigger Robots, Wachowskis Get Wonder Woman?

Rumor Market: Transformers 2 Gets Bigger Robots, Wachowskis Get Wonder Woman?

Yes, the web is filled with rumors, and while we sometimes get them right, they are for the most part, all worth nothing more than the paper upon which they are printed. That said, lets talk about a few of these.

By Neil Miller on September 11, 2008 | Comments

Lethal Weapon 5… The Magic is Back Again, Again!

Lethal Weapon 5… The Magic is Back Again, Again!

Go ahead and get all of your “too old for this shit” comments in now, I’ll wait.

By Rob Hunter on August 7, 2008 | Comments

Live From Hall H: Dark Castle Offers Hills Running Red and Ninjas Assassinating

Live From Hall H: Dark Castle Offers Hills Running Red and Ninjas Assassinating

Dark Castle unleashes trailers for Ninja Assassin and The Hills Run Red on the unwitting masses at Comic-Con, sending horror fans and teenage Korean-Pop-Singing fans into paroxysms of joy. At the same time.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 25, 2008 | Comments

Is Keanu Reeves Plastic Enough for The Wachowskis?

Is Keanu Reeves Plastic Enough for The Wachowskis?

It appears that a scooper from the land of Weissbier and Schnitzel sent in word that Joel Silver laid down some details on the radio in Berlin about The Wachowskis long in development film Plastic Man.

By Neil Miller on July 15, 2008 | Comments

Grayskull is “The Perfect Marriage of Sorcery and Science Fiction”

Grayskull is “The Perfect Marriage of Sorcery and Science Fiction”

Right away, we’re told that Grayskull is “Lord of the Rings meets The Matrix and a little Batman Begins thrown in for good measure.” That’s a bold comparison.

By Josh Radde on June 3, 2008 | Comments

The Wachowskis Look to a ‘Ninja Assassin’ for Salvation

The Wachowskis Look to a ‘Ninja Assassin’ for Salvation

A wise dude once said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try try again.” But in Hollywood, the saying goes “If at first you don’t succeed, produce.”

By Neil Miller on May 30, 2008 | Comments

Guy Ritchie Enlists Sgt. Rock

Guy Ritchie Enlists Sgt. Rock

Joel Silver has named Guy Ritchie as the director of the planned Sgt. Rock feature.

By Robert Fure on May 13, 2008 | Comments

Wonder Woman Survives to Script Stage

Wonder Woman Survives to Script Stage

As producer Joel Silver has stated that the Justice League project has been “tabled” in the near future, he has let out some details about the Wonder Woman movie.

By Kevin Carr on April 23, 2008 | Comments

Joel Silver Talks About ‘Speed’ Sequel and ‘Ninja Assassin’

Joel Silver Talks About ‘Speed’ Sequel and ‘Ninja Assassin’

It appears that Silver and the Wachowski Brothers are confident about Speed Racer, as they have already come up with an idea for a sequel. Also he talked about a film called Ninja Assassain, which is written by the Wachowski’s and will be helmed by James McTeigue.

By Nate Deen on April 21, 2008 | Comments

First Look: Matthew Fox on the Set of Speed Racer

First Look: Matthew Fox on the Set of Speed Racer

One of the least talked about films of 2008 up to this point has been Speed Racer, and I’m not really sure why.

By Neil Miller on December 5, 2007 | Comments