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20 articles from 2009
Steven Spielberg/Will Smith Oldboy Adaptation Dead; Smith Considering Flowers For Algernon
20 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
When you’re Will Smith and you’re not currently attached to any film, life is good. It’s a little less good when the news comes out that your potential Oldboy adaptation with Steven Spielberg is dead and the entire Internet cheers. But you pick yourself up, say a hearty, “Awhellnaw”, and move on to then next project, which could be another adaptation of Daniel Keyes’ novel Flowers for Algernon. Hit the jump to pull a hammer out of your skull and raise your Iq.
Latino Review reports the joyous news that Steven Spielberg and Will Smith’s planned adaptation of the Japanese manga Oldboy, which was turned into the intensely-loved 2003 film of the same name, will not be happening. Mandate Pictures and DreamWorks pictures were to secure the rights together, they didn’t see eye-to-eye, walked away, and that breeze you felt was every film lover breathing a sigh of relief. »
- Matt Goldberg
Columbia Pictures is Ready For "Men in Black 3"
30 October 2009 8:35 PM, PDT | Reel Empire | See recent Reel Empire news »
Man, it seems like ages since the "Men in Black" films were top grossing hits and it really has been years since "Men in Black II" hit theaters. While there's been talk over the years of reviving the franchise, no progress was ever made...until now. According to reports, Columbia Pictures has set "Tropic Thunder" scribe, Ethan Cohen, to write the third installment in the series. At the moment, there are no deals in place for the franchise's stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, however, the film won't likely go forward without the duo's involvement. After all, it wouldn't be "Men in Black" without the original 'men in black'. No production date is known at this time either, but we'll keep you posted.
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- Chad Langen
Writer Found For ‘Men In Black 3′
30 October 2009 4:45 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Back in April we reported on news from the Sony ShoWest presentation that the studio was developing a script for a third Men in Black movie, something which built on the rumors from over a year ago that franchise stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones were interested in suiting up for some alien escapades once more. Fast forward to now and an update has come out that Men In Black 3 has found its writer in the form of Tropic Thunder screenwriter, Etan Cohen (not to be confused with one half of the famous Coen brothers, Ethan).
Variety is reporting that Columbia Pictures (which Sony owns) has tapped Cohen to pen the script, but beyond that no deals have been made for either Smith or Jones to reprise their roles. Although I’d be very surprised if the studio didn’t have talks going on with the two stars »
- Ross Miller
Another ‘Men In Black’ Movie On the Way
30 October 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
If you were one of the people clamoring for more of the Men in Black franchise after the second installment ended, then this article is for you. Why? Well, it seems the studio responsible for the Men in Black movies is also interested in more of them and so, has decided to make at least one more.
The studio has enlisted Tropic Thunder writer Etan Cohen to pen the script for Men in Black 3 but that’s about as far as things have gone. No deals for franchise stars Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones are in place as yet though, according to the trade, its unlikely that the film would move forward without them.
Sorry to all you Mib fans out there but to me this seems like a longshot. The studio may have a chance at getting Tommy Lee Jones to reprise his role, although I think that »
- Chris Ullrich
Men in Black 3 Pushing Forward
30 October 2009 7:27 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Despite having no confirmation that either Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones will return for another sequel, Columbia Pictures is pushing forward with Men in Black 3. Variety reports that its studio has hired Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder) to write the script.
THR reports that Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed both Men in Black movies, will come back for the third and that Smith is "interested" in possibly returning as well.
The pressure's on Cohen now, who will need to write a script good enough to convince Smith, and hopefully Jones as well, to return to the franchise. Sonnenfeld just needs to make a better movie than Men in Black 2 ... or at least his last effort, the dreadful Rv.
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- Ryan Gowland
Michael Jackson's movie ambitions included 3-D film of 'Thriller,' 'Red Shoes' remake
30 October 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | EW - Hollywood Insider.com | See recent EW.com - Hollywood Insider news »
In a sadly ironic twist, This is It has become the hit movie that Michael Jackson never managed to make while he was alive. Jackson’s most prominent big-screen role was as the Scarecrow in the 1978 flop The Wiz, but he continued to explore his love of movies with projects like the 14-minute “Thriller” video and Captain Eo, the short science-fiction film he made with Francis Ford Coppola in the mid-1980s. In an interview for EW’s recent cover story, This Is It director Kenny Ortega revealed that Jackson continued to harbor cinematic ambitions right up to the end of his life. »
- Josh Rottenberg
Tropic Thunder Writer Scripting Men in Black 3
30 October 2009 6:49 AM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
I didn’t fall head over heels in love with Tropic Thunder as many other people did; I found it overlong and Jack Black’s performance sucked all the air out after Robert Downey Jr. would fill it up again. That’s not to say it’s bad. It’s really very good, just not mind-blowing.
One film that was very very bad was Men in Black 2, which rehashed every element of the first Will Smith/Tommy Lee Jones vehicle and halved the amount of laughs.
So, the news that Tropic Thunder scribe Etan Cohen (also responsible for the criminally underrated Idiocracy) will be taking over screenwriting duties for Men in Black 3 is definitely good news for the franchise. What isn’t good news is that so far, Smith and Jones haven’t signed deals to return. Maybe it’s time for new actors to fill the MiB shoes, »
- John Cooper
Back To Black For Smith And Jones
30 October 2009 1:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
The Men In Black are back - movie bosses have signed up Tropic Thunder's screenwriter to draft a script for the third outing in the alien film franchise.
Writer Etan Cohen has been hired to pen the latest offering, and his work is expected to bring actors Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones back together, according to Variety.
The hugely successful series first hit the big screen in 1997, pulling in a huge $600 million (£375 million) at the box office. Its 2002 sequel, Men in Black II, brought in an equally impressive $441 million (£275 million).
The films follows the adventures of a pair of alien immigration officers who police and monitor the extra-terrestrials who make their home on Earth. »
Coming Soon – Men In Black III
30 October 2009 12:53 AM, PDT | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
Why oh why would Columbia Pictures go ahead with a third Men in Black film? Did they not see Men in Black II?!
Yes, Columbia Pictures are moving forward with a third installment in their Men in Black series. The studio have signed “Tropic Thunder” writer Etan Cohen to pen Men in Black 3 and while there are currently no deals in place ensuring the return of Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones it is being assumed that the pair will be back.
Of all the studios it does seem that Columbia are the ones struggling for a lucrative franchise at present, with the exception of Spider-Man, the studio are heavily reliant on reviving old properties such as Ghostbusters and now Mib.
According to Variety the studio are remaining tight lipped on the direction that Men In Black 3 will take, however I doubt it will be long before the rumours start flying… »
- Craig Sharp
Men In Black III Nabs A Writer
29 October 2009 11:52 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
The Mib may be about to protect the earth from the scum of the universe... again. For Men In Black III has today found a writer, most probably a director, and possibly ignited the interest of a star.Etan Cohen, one of the writers on Tropic Thunder and, lest we forget, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, has been tapped to write the script for the second sequel in the Men In Black franchise, and with Sony keen to get their cash cow up and running asap, he’s apparently already quite a way into his draft.No plot details as yet, of course, but since when was a Men In Black film about plot? These films are about sly, deadpan jokes and outlandish special effects – you know, the modus operandi of director, Barry Sonnenfeld.Speaking of Sonnenfeld, he’s tentatively attached, although The Hollywood Reporter says nothing has been set in stone yet. »
'Men in Black 3' Has Scribe
29 October 2009 9:30 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Men in Black was pretty entertaining, as well as a big money-maker for Columbia Pictures. On the other hand, the sequel may have been profitable, but it was about as much fun as an alien rectal probe.
Here’s hoping the third 'Men in Black' installment falls somewhere between those two. According to Variety, Columbia has hired Etan Cohen to pen Men in Black 3, adding to the list of high-profile assignments currently sitting on the comedy writer’s desk.
Cohen has a Sherlock Holmes project with Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell in development at Columbia. His recent output includes Tropic Thunder, which was both critically acclaimed and a box office hit last year, as well as the animated Madagascar: Escape to Africa. Cohen also wrote Idiocracy and for the television show King of the Hill.
Men in Black II was released in 2002, but it appears Columbia »
Men in Black 3 is Defintely Moving Forward
29 October 2009 9:14 PM, PDT | SciFiCool.com | See recent SciFiCool.com news »
We’ve known that Sony wants to make another “Men in Black” movie since April, but we haven’t really heard anything concrete about the movie since. That change today, with word that Sony has already hired “Tropic Thunder” writer Etan Cohen to pen the sequel and that he’s already deep into his draft, and that director Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed the franchise’s first two movies, is already attached to return. Now the big question is, will Will Smith return? Smith was already a big star in 2002 when they made “Men in Black 2″, but he’s an even bigger star in 2009, so how much is it going to cost? Word is that there is buzz Smith is looking to return for part three, but even if you got him back, you’d still need to convince the other half of the men in black, Tommy Lee Jones. »
- Nix
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Trailer: Continuing The Tradition Of King Of Pop On Film
10 September 2009 7:43 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
This Sunday's Video Music Awards just got another dose of the King of Pop. On Tuesday, MTV announced that Janet Jackson would be opening up the show with a tribute to her late brother Michael (which is already inspiring speculation and expectations among fans). The latest news is that Sunday's broadcast of the VMAs will contain the premiere of the trailer for "This Is It," the film that incorporates rehearsal and performance footage from the shows that were supposed to make up Michael's scheduled 50-date residency at the O2 Arena in London. The film hits theaters on October 28 and will only be around for a limited two week engagement, but this Sunday's Vma show will be the first chance anybody has to check out footage from the movie.
Of course, this isn't Michael's first foray into film. Many of his music videos are quite cinematic (as well as long enough »
- Kyle Anderson
Michael Jackson Dies of Heart Attack
25 June 2009 4:01 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Well it's not movie news specifically, but it's too huge not to post about. Right after the news of Farrah Fawcett's passing today, Michael Jackson has reportedly passed away due to a heart attack. It's a pretty surreal headline, but it now seems to have been confirmed from multiple sources. Not much is known except that he collapsed at his home in west Los Angeles and was rushed to the hospital in a coma where he was then pronounced dead. He was 50 years old. Although he's become a pretty strange, reclusive and controversial figure in recent years, The King of Pop had a massive impact on the music and entertainment industry over the years. In addition to his tremendous musical talent, his music videos have always pushed the medium forward ("Thriller" is arguably the best music video ever made), while his other artistic experiments such as the 3-D film »
- Sean
Columbia Pick Up Swift
1 June 2009 12:23 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
After many abortive attempts to bring him to the screen down the years, fictional inventor Tom Swift is finally making his cinematic bow after Barry Sonnenfeld and Ben David Grabinski convinced Columbia to take a punt on the boyish innovations.Swift was the hero of a popular sci-fi series of novels in the early 19th century. Loosely modelled on such historical figures as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, he invents all kinds of handy devices, including the arc light, portable movie camera and, er, a flying submarine which he then defends from dastardly villainous types.It's safe to expect some updated ingenuity with Men In Black 2 Sonnenfeld behind the camera. Sonnenfeld and Grabinski's version sees Swift forming one-half of a father/son team who are among the greatest inventors of all time. Albie Hecht, who oversaw the gothic oddity that is Lemony Snicket, is producing. »
Officially Cool: Wicked Fan-Made ‘Green Lantern’ Trailer
25 May 2009 10:34 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
There has been all kinds of talk about Green Lantern lately as the film production itself rolls out of the station and toward reality. And with it, just as with any major comic book franchise, comes quite a bit of fan expectation -- expectations that sometime manifest in odd and exciting ways. In this instance we have this very cool fan-made trailer for a Green Lantern movie that was posted up to YouTube by a user named JaronPitts. According to the description, this is his vision of a live-action Green Lantern with fanboy hero Nathan Fillion in the lead role. And the trailer works, mostly because it is so outside the box for a fan trailer -- very rarely does someone go so far as to cut in an actor's face, etc. To be completely honest, even though it isn't perfect, I am very impressed. Even more impressive is the choice of music -- which you may »
- Neil Miller
DVD release inspirations including The Reader
25 May 2009 1:20 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
Good morning on this Spring Bank Holiday Monday Boxwishers. Hopefully, the sun is shining on you in your corner of the world, but if not there’s always your trusty DVD collection to keep you in high spirits and we’ve got some exciting new releases that might be worth making some space for. There’s Kate Winslet on Oscar-winning form in The Reader, canine caper Beverly Hills Chihuahua, weighty Will Smith drama Seven Pounds and a little Sherwood Forest tomfoolery in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, new on Blu-Ray. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face even if the weather doesn’t.
If you see… The Reader, the critically acclaimed drama that sees law student Michael (Ralph Fiennes) learn that his former lover (played by Kate Winslet) is standing trial for war crimes in post-wwii Germany.
Why Not Read the best-selling and multi award-winning book upon which the »
Men In Black 3 In Development
3 April 2009 12:01 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
Superherohype.com is reporting that “Men In Black 3″ is in development. Sony President of Worldwide Distribution Rory Bruer announced Sony is hoping to go forward with plans for the third installment in the series about a hidden agency that monitors and polices aliens who secretly live amongst humanity on Earth. The film, which would hopefully be on either the 2010 or 2011 summer schedule, would follow up 1997’s “Men In Black” and 2002’s “Men In Black II”, both starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The movies are loosely based on the Aircel/Malibu Comics/Marvel Comics title “Men In Black”, created by Lowell Cunningham and Sandy Carruthers. The Men [...] »
- Costa Koutsoutis
Spellman Files For Barry Sonnenfeld
2 April 2009 1:48 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Barry Sonnenfeld is back back back, people, with the news that he’s signed on to direct spy comedy-thriller, The Spellman Files, for Paramount Pictures.The movie, based on a book by Lisa Lutz, revolves around a female private eye who struggles to balance her love life with her job.Doesn’t exactly sound like scintillating material, but we’re always glad to see Sonnenfeld back behind the camera. Few directors have fallen from grace quite as dramatically as the impish Sonnenfeld, whose films are almost always shot through with a dark sense of humour and a signature visual style and are, for the most part, around ninety minutes long.Since the disappointing Men In Black II in 2002, Sonnenfeld has barely been able to get arrested, directing only the execrable Rv for the big screen.However, since he switched agencies recently, he’s become attached to a number of projects, »
Rosario Dawson And Fleet Foxes To Make "Saturday Night Live" Debuts
12 January 2009 1:49 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
"Saturday Night Live" will debut its second live show of the month with one of today's hottest film actresses, Rosario Dawson. She will be joined by musical guest Fleet Foxes. This past Saturday's live show was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and musical guest Taylor Swift.
Celebrity News Service is eager to see Dawson and Fleet Foxes in their "SNL" debuts. The NBC show will air January 17 at 11:30/10:30c.
A leading lady, Dawson can currently be seen in the drama "Seven Pounds" with Will Smith. Her moving performance in the film has gained her acclaim and praise from critics and fans alike, including a recent nomination for a Naacp Image Award.
Dawson gained recognition in 2005 when she received a Satellite Award for her performance as Mimi Marquez in the film "Rent." She has appeared in numerous films including "Grindhouse," "The 25th Hour," "Men In Black 2" and "Sin City »
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