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Updated: Fox Not Acquiring Distribution Rights for James Bond Franchise

Updated: Fox Not Acquiring Distribution Rights for James Bond Franchise

Our good friends over at We Are Movie Geeks have what could very well be a very big scoop this evening, assuming of course, that it turns out to be true.

By Neil Miller on October 6, 2009 | Comments

Review: Fame

Review: Fame

The ‘Fame’ remake owes a lot more to ‘High School Musical’ and other films of its ilk than the 1980 original.

By Robert Levin on September 26, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: Would You Rent Movies from YouTube?

Discuss: Would You Rent Movies from YouTube?

From the people that brought you Sneezing Panda, it’s a movie rental concept that will rival Netflix, Redbox, and that guy that comes over sometimes and acts out all the parts to Sleepless in Seattle for you despite the restraining order.

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

‘Robocop’ May Be Scanning For a New Director

‘Robocop’ May Be Scanning For a New Director

We may have taken for granted that Darren Aronofsky was going to end up being the director for Robocop. It’s likely that he’ll still do it, but a new scheduling problem may make it that much harder to pull off.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 15, 2009 | Comments

‘Red Dawn’ Casts Two More to Yell “Wolverines!” On Mountain

‘Red Dawn’ Casts Two More to Yell “Wolverines!” On Mountain

Oh, the rage we could be feeling about remakes right now. And oh, the clever move by the studio to satiate them by casting a hot actress (Adrianne Palicki) and a talented actor (Josh Peck). Well played, MGM.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 17, 2009 | Comments

‘Three Stooges’ Loses a Larry, Penn Takes Time Off

‘Three Stooges’ Loses a Larry, Penn Takes Time Off

Oscar-winner and potential stooge Sean Penn has decided to take some time off, meaning that the Farrelly Brothers will have to find a new Larry and Universal will need to find a new lead for its thriller Cartel.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 16, 2009 | Comments

Major Studios Might Merge Within the Year

Major Studios Might Merge Within the Year

Paramount especially might be moving toward consolidation in the coming year according to at least one financial analyst.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 15, 2009 | Comments

Tom Cruise Gets Picky About Next Project to the Tune of Millions

Tom Cruise Gets Picky About Next Project to the Tune of Millions

Tom Cruise is still a major property. He’s so sought after that studios are shilling out millions to handcraft the perfect next project for the star.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 22, 2009 | Comments

MGM Continues its Remake Frenzy with ‘Missing in Action’

MGM Continues its Remake Frenzy with ‘Missing in Action’

Rejoice! A Missing in Action remake is coming!

By Robert Levin on March 7, 2009 | Comments

MGM and The Weinstein Co. Break Up

MGM and The Weinstein Co. Break Up

A week after Dreamworks made a deal that would finally separate them from Paramount’s power-teat, it looks like another pair of Hollywood studios are going the way of the break up.

By Neil Miller on September 26, 2008 | Comments

Could Seven Be the Lucky Number For Rocky?

Could Seven Be the Lucky Number For Rocky?

I remember joking with my friends in grade school, saying that we’d see ‘Rocky 12′ and Sylvester Stallone would be using a walker in the ring. Well it seems that my friends and I might not be too far off.

By Brian C. Gibson on May 28, 2008 | Comments

Confirmed: Red Dawn, Robocop, Remakes

Confirmed: Red Dawn, Robocop, Remakes

Add a few more classics to the giant remake bonfire.

By Robert Fure on May 19, 2008 | Comments

MGM: Hobbit, New Robocop Are On the Horizon

MGM: Hobbit, New Robocop Are On the Horizon

MGM brings on a new chairperson and dished about a few interesting upcoming projects.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 16, 2008 | Comments

WGA Cuts Interim Deal with United Artists; Leaves MGM in the Cold

WGA Cuts Interim Deal with United Artists; Leaves MGM in the Cold

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has struck a deal with United Artists, allowing some feature writers to go back to work and opening the door for other independent studios to negotiate.

By Michelle Graham on January 7, 2008 | Comments