Hugh Jackman To Star In "Rocky"-Esque Robot Boxing Tale
variety.com — Story centers on a fighter who has to reinvent himself when human boxers are replaced by robots. Jackman will play a struggling Robot Boxing promoter who finds a discarded robot that always seems to win. (Submitted by ArrowheadAddict) More...
Christmas Carol #1, Oprahs Precious Breaks Box Office Record
variety.com — The specialty box office roared to life as Lionsgate’s “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” opened to $1.8 million from 18 locations for a record-breaking $100,000 per location average. (Submitted by davincih) More...
'Yogi Bear' Packs Aykroyd/Timberlake/Faris Pic-a-nic Basket
variety.com — Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake are heading to Jellystone Park as part of Warner Bros.' live-action/CG animated "Yogi Bear." Donald De Line and Karen Rosenfelt are producing and Eric Brevig ("Journey to the Center of the Earth") is directing from a script by Brad Copeland. Shooting's expected to start in New Zealand next month. (Submitted by badwithcomputer) More...
Sony Acquires Bigscreen Rights To Hasbro Board Game Risk
variety.com — Sony Pictures Entertainment has its sights set on world domination. The studio has acquired bigscreen rights to the board game Risk from Hasbro. A film about a bunch of colored pieces camped out on a bunch of countries -- captivating! (Submitted by ArrowheadAddict) More...
Adam Sandler to Star as Jack AND Jill in 'Jack & Jill' Film
variety.com — Adam Sandler is climbing up the hill for Columbia Pictures. The actor will next star in the romantic comedy "Jack and Jill" and produce via his Happy Madison shingle. Sandler will play Jack as well as twin sister Jill. "Jack and Jill" is scheduled to begin lensing early next year and will be released by Sony in early 2011. (Submitted by badwithcomputer) More...
Microsoft Backs Out of Sponsorship of Family Guy Episode
variety.com — Microsoft has yanked its sponsorship off Fox's upcoming Seth MacFarlane comedy/variety special. Fox still plans to air "Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show" on Nov. 8, but with another, yet-to-be-named sponsor. (Submitted by FirstCuts) More...
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