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Pride & Prejudice & ZOMBIES (Oh My).....

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."

Everyone is familiar with Jane Austen's classic "Pride and Prejudice". Most of you are aware that a parody was written by Seth Grahame-Smith called "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies". What you may not know is that the book became a "New York Times Best Seller". What you don't know is that they are turning the book into a feature film! (Quirk Classics is also releasing a prequel in 2010) Natalie Portman has been cast (and will apparently produce) as the latest Elizabeth Bennet due out in 2011, distributed by Lionsgate - except this time, her goal is to wipe out the zombie menace. Complete with romance, heartbreak, swordfights, cannibalism, and thousands of zombies - I am officially beyond stoked for this movie!

Who Ya Gonna Call...GhostBusters 3

In a conversation with MTV news Harold Ramis has confirmed a new Ghostbusters movie is in the works. The Original cast is expected to reprise their roles with their characters becoming "sage mentors" to new a new team, in a passing of the proton packs to a new generation of Ghostbusters.
Though the first draft of the script is apparently still in the works, Judd Apatow is signed on as at least a producer so thus far the casting rumors have been hovering around members of the "Apatowverse" Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen being tapped to take up the fight.
Taking into consideration the track records of the parties involved, I believe this will be a worthy sequel/reboot of the franchise and I'm actually enthused about this project coming together.
What do you think?

Jason Vorhees Slashes the Competition

The ever indestructible Jason Vorhees is back slicing and dicing his way to the top of the box office for the weekend beginning on Friday 13th. With an opening 4 day weekend total over $43M, Jason easily slaughters the competition, nearly doubling up on the RomCom He's Just Not That Into You. The real test for this re-imagining will come this weekend based on actual reviews and word of mouth, and without the gimmick of an opening on a holiday weekend corresponding with the film's title.

What If Casting: Star Trek

Star Trek Casting That Almost Happened
It's fun to learn what actors might have taken certain roles, but didn't. Here are some of the biggest Hollywood stars who were almost cast in Star Trek.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/506199/star_trek_casting_that_almost_happened.html

Star Trek Super Bowl Trailer

Jackie Chan in the Karate Kid?

With the remake of the "Karate Kid" scheduled to start this summer, Jackie Chan is noted to be in talks with filmmakers to play a role similar to Pat Morita's "Mr. Miyagi". The film, due to be released next year, will star Jaden Smith (Will Smith's son) as the youth troubled by bullies.

Reinventing The Crow.... Why?

"Director" (and I use that term loosely) Stephen Norrington wants to reinvent The Crow. No, not add on another straight to DVD sequel; he wants to redo the original from 1994. Stephen Norrington... the guy who can say he effectively ended Sean Connery's acting career (post Entrapment). Sure Norrington did a decent job with Blade, but then he did "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen". I don't think I need to say anymore. Yet for some reason, he has the brilliant notion he can remake the original movie, better than Alex Proyas did. The Crow, for lack of better term, was perfect. (I say that because the loss of Brandon Lee took it's toll). In fact, it was just about everything writer James O'Barr was looking for (It wasn't until the death of Brandon, that O'Barr had issues with his story). If Norrington really wants to remake something, he should look in other areas. A remake of "The Phantom" is in the works, so why doesn't Norrington remake "The Shadow" or "Spawn". Norrington is currently in talks with Edward Pressman (who produced the original and the sequels) to finance the new film. Hopefully, between Pressman, James O'Barr, and the Lee family, this idea will be squashed before it gets out of hand. Maybe it's me, but I feel like I should have a rolled up newspaper and swat Norrington like a puppy that's just peed all over the floor: "No. Bad. You don't do this."

"The Phantom" Returns

A remake of the 1996 superhero movie "The Phantom" is set to be remade and released next year. And no, Billy Zane is not reprising his role. Titled "The Phantom Legacy" (though IMDB has it billed as "The Ghost Who Walks"), this movie is following the comics from the 1930's with a few changes. Set in more modern times, this remake focuses on a son in the line of heroes who doesn't want to wear the mask. The first movie, which featured a rather impressive cast, only grossed $17.3 million at the box office on a budget of nearly $45 million. The new film is projected to cost $87 million with hopefully much better results. Though what can be said for the actors career who portrays a superhero in purple tights?

'Star Trek' Director J.J. Abrams Says Film Has Plenty For Fans And Newcomers To Enjoy

In a new interview with MTV, Star Trek director JJ Abrams says that the final cut of the film should be completed very soon. He also talked about deleted scenes, humor, Majel Roddenberry, and more, including what is different about his star Trek movie. MTV also has a cool new banner image from Paramount.

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