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Sci-Fi Dystopian Tale THE DETAINEE Lands at Thunder Road

Basil Iwanyk's Thunder Road and Film House Germany have optioned the film rights to The Detainee, British playwright Peter Liney's debut novel about an island where the elderly are exiled by a younger generation blaming them for the ruin of society.

Grant Pierce Myers will adapt for the big screen. Myers also adapted the YA dystopian novel The Maze Runner, which became a sleeper hit at the box office last fall, grossing north of $340 million worldwide. The Detainee is the first book in a trilogy, with the second title, Into the Fire, hitting book stands earlier this month.

Set in the near future, The Detainee stands apart from recent glut of dystopian films by making the heroes older adults. The story follows "Big Guy" Clancy, who along with the rest of society's "waste," has been shipped to the island, a desolate outpost where satellites mete out instant punishment on those who break the rules or try to escape. Worse are the nights when fog prevents the satellites from working, and young gangs conduct terrifying raids. But when Clancy encounters a younger blind woman living in a secret network of underground tunnels, there is suddenly a chance for the elderly to fight back.


Sci-Fi Dystopian Tale 'The Detainee' Lands at Thunder Road and Film Rights Germany

 

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International Trailer for MR. HOLMES Starring Ian McKellen

In Mr. Holmes, Ian McKellen stars as the latest iteration of the Arthur Conan Doyle‘s Sherlock Holmes character, completing a timeline of current Holmeses that includes Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey, Jr.

The movie, based on the novel A Slight Trick of the Mind by Mitch Cullin, finds Holmes at the age of 93, long retired, but haunted by a cold case from fifty years earlier that he was never able to solve. Without Watson at his side (R.I.P.), Holmes gets some help from Mrs. Hudson’s (Laura Linney) amateur sleuth son.

In the new trailer for the film, directed by Bill Condon (Gods and Monsters), Holmes states that, “the case which was to be my last made me see that human nature was a mystery that logic alone could not illuminate.” It also promises to show viewers “the man beyond the myth.”




New Trailer for MR. HOLMES Reveals the Case That Got Away

 

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Michael Fassbender Is an Outlaw in First SLOW WEST Trailer

A24 Films and DirecTV have released the first Slow West trailer for writer/director John Maclean

 

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Key & Peele's SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Headed to the Big Screen

Paramount Pictures has pre-emptively bought Substitute Teacher, a pitch to give feature film treatment to the wildly web popular skits from sibling cable channel Comedy Central

 

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Vivica A. Fox Confirmed to Return for INDEPENDENCE DAY 2

The cast of Independence Day 2 continues to grow. Today’s new addition is Vivica A. Fox, who’ll reprise the role of Jasmine Dubrow from the 1996 original. She’s the second returning cast member after Jeff Goldblum. Fox and director Roland Emmerich shared the good news on Twitter.

Fox’s Jasmine was the exotic dancer girlfriend (later wife) to Will Smith‘s Steven Dubrow. She was also the mother of Dylan Dubrow, played by Ross Bagley in the original and Jessie Usher in the upcoming sequel. Smith will not return. Also on board for Independence Day 2 are Charlotte Gainsbourg and Liam Hemsworth. The latter is rumored to be playing the son-in-law of President Whitmore (originally portrayed by Bill Pullman, expected but not yet confirmed to return).

Independence Day 2 is scripted by Emmerich and Dean Devlin, with rewrites by James Vanderbilt and Carter Blanchard. The sequel has been in the works for several years already. At one point it was envisioned as a trilogy, but at the moment only a single film has been greenlit. Independence Day 2 is on slotted for June 24, 2016


Vivica A. Fox Confirmed to Return as Jasmine Dubrow in Independence Day Sequel

 

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2nd Trailer for ENTOURAGE Is Packed with A-List Cameos

Vincent Chase and the boys from Queens are back in the second Entourage trailer. The film, written and directed by show creator Doug Ellin, opens June 5 and brings back the entire original cast including, but not limited to, Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and Jeremy Piven. This time, Ari Gold (Piven) is running his own studio now and his first big bet is on Vince (Grenier). Vince not only wants to star in his own movie, he wants to direct it. That film is called Hyde, a modern take on the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story, and it’ll make or break the long time friends.

Also starring are Billy Bob Thornton and Haley Joel Osment as father and son, Larsen and Travis McCredle. Returning cast from the series also includes Perrey Reeves as Ari Gold’s wife; Emmanuelle Chriqui as Sloan; Rhys Coiro as Billy Walsh; Debi Mazar as Vince’s publicist, Shauna; Rex Lee as Lloyd; Constance Zimmer as Dana Gordon; and Nora Dunn as Dr. Marcus. Emily Ratajkowski appears as herself. Rounding out the cast are Alan Dale, who appeared in the series, rapper Scott Mescudi, and Rhonda Rousey. The film is set to open in theaters on June 5, 2015.

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2nd Trailer for ENTOURAGE Movie Is Packed with A-List Cameos

 

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Idris Elba Replaces Jamie Foxx in Harmony Korine's THE TRAP

Focus Features is in final talks to to prebuy U.S. rights to Harmony Korine's The Trap, a revenge tale set against the backdrop of the Miami music scene starring Idris Elba as a gangster rap artist and Benicio Del Toro as his best friend who took the fall for a robbery the duo committed years earlier. Elba is attached to replace Jamie Foxx, with Al Pacino, Robert Pattinson and James Franco also in final talks to join the cast (Del Toro was announced last year).

In The Trap, written by Korine, Rico (Elba) is at the top of his career and about to enjoy a triumphant night at the Grammy Awards when Slim (Del Toro) is released from prison after 14 years. Slim is determined to exact revenge after learning that Rico not only achieved fame and fortune but also married his girlfriend and raised Slim's son as his own. Slim's plot includes recruiting a crew of Uzi-weilding surfers led by Max (Pattinson), as well as enlisting the help of Rico's cocaine-happy manager (Franco). Pacino will play Slim's parole officer.

Korine has been a hot commodity since his 2013 indie Spring Breakers, also starring Franco, became a hit. Elba is next in theaters with Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1). He also stars in African war drama Beasts of No Nation, which was recently acquired by Netflix


Focus Landing Harmony Korine's 'The Trap' Starring Idris Elba and Benicio Del Toro

 

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Zombie Pic MAGGIE Trailer Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

Of the hundreds of title to have their world premieres at September’s Toronto International Film Festival, there is a fairly high-profile genre picture sneaking under the radar. Maggie, which marks the debut of director Henry Hobson, stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Midwestern farmer whose teenage daughter (played by Abigail Breslin) slowly turns into a zombie after being infected by an unknown disease. The TIFF website describes Maggie as a “audacious, genre-bending debut.”

The zombie drama/thriller looks like new territory for Schwarzenegger. However, his return to the big screen after a stint as California’s Governor and an infidelity scandal has been marred with more misses than hits. Although many are looking forward to Terminator: Genisys, he has not yet shown us much range or quality in his post-politics resume. Besides his turns in the modestly successful Expendables films, he appeared in three consecutive disappointments: The Last Stand, Escape Plan and Sabotage.

Hopefully, the TIFF berth is a sign of quality that can re-assure action fans that the actor still has the range to play more than machismo men (or metallic machismo men). Maggie does not have a distribution deal or a release date, although given the action star’s spotty track record as of late, the thriller could be released On Demand the same day it hits theaters.

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Trailer for Zombie Drama MAGGIE Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

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Zombie Pic MAGGIE Trailer Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

Of the hundreds of title to have their world premieres at September

 

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First Look at Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman

Warner Bros. have officially released the first official image of Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The Social Network actor looks like he'll be staying faithful to the classic visual interpretation of Luthor, who sports a famously bald head. Eisenberg's Luthor will serve as one of the chief antagonists in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel.

First Image of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

 

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Idris Elba in Early Talks to Play the Villain in STAR TREK 3

Idris Elba is reportedly in early talks to play the villain role in Paramount Picture’s Star Trek 3. Details about the Elba’s potential character are being kept under wraps. Rumors suggest that the Klingnons will be featured in the film, as they haven’t made much of an appearance in the rebooted film franchise so far, but Variety was unable to confirm those rumors with sources.

The film will be the third set in the rebooted Star Trek timeline launched by J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness. Justin Lin is poised to take over as director for the franchise’s third installment, with Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana and Anton Yelchin all set to return as the crew of the Enterprise. Abrams will produce, with Pegg and Doug Jung co-writing the script. Star Trek 3 is scheduled for release on July 8, 2016.

Elba is best known for his roles in HBO’s The Wire and BBC One’s Luther, but has become a favorite of genre movie fans for his role as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Heimdall in Thor and Thor: The Dark World, and for his role in Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim.


Idris Elba in Early Talks to Play the Villain in Jon M. Chu's Star Trek 3 (Exclusive)

 

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So damn stoked for Mad Max. Bout to rewatch the 3, well start to anyways tonight with my girl. She hasn't seen'em. I know right....lol.

 

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Steven Spielberg to Direct Sci-Fi Novel READY PLAYER ONE

Steven Spielberg has signed on to direct Warner Bros.’ adaptation of sci-fi novel Ready Player One. The movie is intended to be Spielberg’s next project after he wraps The BFG, his adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel. Spielberg will also produce the movie.

Zak Penn wrote the script adapting the novel, written by Ernie Cline. The story is set in a virtual world called Oasis in which a teenager finds himself competing in a treasure hunt against ruthless foes after the game's founder dies and offers his fortune as the grand prize.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steven back to Warner Bros, said Greg Silverman, president, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures. “We had an historic series of collaborations in the 80s and 90s and have wanted to bring him back for years. As for Ready Player One, we have always felt that Steven was the dream director for this project."

The book is loaded with references of popular culture rich in 1980s video game icons. How will the studio handle that? “I think what we have to do is drill down to the best version of the movie and then see who wants to be a part of what will surely be a great film,” Silverman told Deadline. “What we found with The Lego Movie is that when we went and talked to those having the rights, people got excited about being involved.”


Steven Spielberg to Direct Sci-Fi Cult Favorite 'Ready Player One' for Warner Bros.

 

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Jason Segel, Drew Pearce to Write, Direct BILLION BRICK RACE

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SUPER TROOPERS 2 Hits $2 Million Crowdfunding Goal in a Day

It appears that Super Troopers 2 is finally, actually, truly happening. Yesterday it was reported that the sequel to the 2001 cult comedy hit had secured distribution from 20th Century Fox, and that the Broken Lizard crew—Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske—were launching an Indiegogo campaign to fund the film. After years of development and trying to get it off the ground, this came as welcome news to Super Troopers fans, but the question remained whether they’d raise enough money to actually make the movie.

As of today, just one day after launching their Indiegogo campaign, Super Troopers 2 has reached its full minimum goal of $2 million in funds. Per the initial statement, this means the movie will move to production, but the Broken Lizard guys made it clear that in order to make the version of Super Troopers 2 they want to make, they’ll need more than $2 million—that was just the minimum needed to get the bare bones version off the ground. If they raise more money, promises of louder explosions, cameos from “real Hollywood actors,” and more full-frontal Farva have been made.

The page also notes that the more money that’s raised, the better the chances of a wide release. A significant amount of funds raised apparently proves to Fox that there’s a real demand to see the movie, meaning it’ll open in more theaters.


'Super Troopers 2' Is Happening, Hits Crowdfunding Goal of $2 Million in One Day

 

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Jonathan Liebesman to Direct King Arthur Pic MAN AT ARMS

It appears that Guy Ritchie will have some competition in the King Arthur movie department. The Sherlock Holmes helmer is currently in production on the Warner Bros. pic Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur, a gritty take on the classic tale starring Charlie Hunnam. And now a competing King Arthur project is looking to get off the ground, albeit with a very different angle.

Deadline reports that Wrath of the Titans and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles director Jonathan Liebesman is attached to direct Man at Arms for Thunder Road Pictures, which is described as an Unforgiven-esque twist on the King Arthur story. This project follows an older Sir Lancelot as he sets out to make amends after his love for Guinevere ends up destroying Camelot.

The film comes from screenwriter Jeremy Lott, who famously sold a

 

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Jesse Eisenberg is a complete bitch, and for some unknown reason he gets casted to be the most badass, smart and evil villains in all comics?, yeah right.

 

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Arnold in the last of us

 

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First Poster for FANTASTIC FOUR; First Good Look at The Thing

First Look: Jamie Bell's The Thing From Josh Trank's Fantastic Four