More old news:
Guillermo del Toro is now booked through 2017: Universal has a three-year first-look deal with the helmer inked in June ’07, and has made a long-term commitment with del Toro by setting up four directing projects, including remakes of:
“Frankenstein“: “To me, Frankenstein represents the essential human question: ‘Why did my creator throw me [...]
Paramount waived its right to keep any DreamWorks execs or DreamWorks-based producers in its fold. But the studio is playing hardball and is laying claim to DreamWorks’ entire development slate, including such Spielberg passion projects as “Lincoln,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “The 39 Clues.” In short, Paramount is giving up everything that [...]
Dwight Caines, new President of Worldwide Digital Marketing at Sony Pictures Entertainment; promoted from EVP, Digital Marketing Strategy (a department which he created in Feb 2000). Will continue to oversee all theatrical digital campaigns for the global marketplace, utilizing the Internet, portable and mobile devices, gaming platforms, social media and other emerging technologies.
[via Variety]
Sony Pictures [...]
Two hot but aging actors who have yet to prove their worth (Paul Walker and Hayden Christensen) + a couple of hip-hop stars who are trying to build their resume and gain credibility (Chris Brown, T.I.) + an unoriginal plot = “Bone Deep” from Screen Gems.
[via Hollywood Reporter]
A new Mitch Hurwitz (creator of “Arrested Development” [...]
Women To Watch:
Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith: a female screenwriting duo whose credits include “10 Things I Hate About You”, “Legally Blonde”, and the recent Anna Faris-flick “House Bunny.” Coming next?
“The Ugly Truth” (they serve as executive producers): Stars Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler and is set to arrive in the spring.
“Long Time Gone,”: [...]
