The last time we saw Jack Nicholson on screen was in 2006′s The Departed. Unless you count the screen time he gets during the Laker games, Nicholson has been a no show on movie screens for a few years now. Variety is reporting that Nicholson will now be returing to the big screen in the [...]
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More Thor Casting News: Tom Hiddleston as Loki
This is starting to feel good. I know I may not have sounded too thrilled about Chris Hemsworth as Thor, but after hearing about Tom Hiddleston being cast as Loki I am getting there. I know that sounds weird, but two no name actors have everything to prove and that could make this film amazing. [...]
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Cast in Christopher Nolan’s Sci-Fi Movie ‘Inception’
The cast for director Christopher Nolan’s newest film, Inception, is coming together. Having already cast Leonardo Dicaprio in the lead role, Nolan has added Joseph Gordon-Levitt to the mix. Gordon-Levitt is best known for his role on the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, as well as movies like Stop Loss and this summer’s [...]
Casting News: Zac Efron Confirmed for Jonny Quest – But With a Different Title?
By Jeff Olson April 13, 2009 Source: L.A Times High School Musical star Zac Efron has finally been confirmed to play Jonny Quest in a big screen adaptation of the 1960′s cartoon series. Rumors have been floating around for months about a possible film project with Efron playing the title character. Now, we have confirmation [...]
Casting News: Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes Join Clash of the Titans
By Jeff Olson April 9, 2009 Source: THR Actors Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes have signed on to the Greek-god epic, Clash of the Titans. Both actors will play dueling gods in the film which is being directed by Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk.) Neeson will play Zeus, King of the gods and the father [...]
Tom Hanks to Play Live Action “Major Matt Mason”
By Jeff Olson March 25, 2009 Source: Variety Variety is reporting that Tom Hanks is in negotations to play a live action version of the Mattel action figure, Major Matt Mason. Universal plans to adapt the vintage action figure into a movie with Graham Yost set to write the script. The toy line originated in [...]
Expendables Update: 50 Cent Out, Terry Crews In?
By Jeff Olson March 21, 2009 Source: AICN We reported earlier this week that 50 Cent would be replacing Oscar winning actor, Forest Whitaker, in the new action film, The Expendables. Directed by Sylvester Stallone, the movie has quite the cast which includes: Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, and a cameo by Arnold Schwarzenegger. [...]
Costner and Jones Join Affleck in Company Men
By Jeff Olson March 19, 2009 Source: Variety Variety is reporting that Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones have been cast in the movie, The Company Men. They join Ben Affleck, who had been cast last fall, in this drama about the effects of corporate downsizing on these characters and their families. John Wells has [...]
Linda Hamilton Back for Terminator Salvation
By Jeff Olson March 17, 2009 Source: /Film Slash Film is reporting that Linda Hamilton will be a part of the upcoming Terminator Salvation. Now before you get excited with the return of Sarah Connor, her role will only be a voice over for the film. I would have assumed they would have at least [...]
Casting News: Will Natalie Portman Join Marvel’s Thor?
By Jeff Olson March 17, 2009 Source: Deadline Hollywood We have even more news to bring you on the upcoming comic book movie Thor. Marvel’s film on the God of Thunder isn’t due in theaters until 2011, but over the past week there have been numerous casting rumors for the film. These rumors have yet [...]
This Just In: Mickey Rourke Will Be in Iron Man 2!
By Jeff Olson March 11, 2009 Source: Deadline Hollywood After months of speculation, we can now confirm that Mickey Rourke has signed on to be in Iron Man 2. For a couple months now there have been rumors circulating Hollywood that Rourke would be playing the villain, Crimson Dynamo, in the sequel to the blockbuster [...]
Schwarzenegger Comments on Involvement in Terminator and Expendables
By Jeff Olson March 11, 2009 Source: TheArnoldFans The website TheArnoldFans.com (seriously) had the opportunity to chat with the Governor this past weekend at the “2009 Arnold Classic” ( I am not making this up.) Questions about a possible cameo in the upcoming Terminator Salvation, as well as the Sylvester Stallone directed, The Expendables, were [...]
Samuel L. Jackson Signs Deal To Play Nick Fury – Nine Times!
By: Jeff Olson Souce: Variety. Image via comicmix.com The leader of S.H.I.E.L.D will be returning to the big screen, and it looks like we may be seeing him multiple times. Samuel L. Jackson has signed on with Marvel to bring the comic book character, Nick Fury, back to the big screen. You may remember Jackson’s [...]
Arrested Development Movie Moving Forward?
By: Jordan Tunney Source: E!News In an ironic twist, the film adaptation of Arrested Development might be finally getting ready for production, ending a long period of film “arrested development”. Unnamed inside sources have contacted E!, stating Michael Cera is now on board with the project. Both Ron Howard and Jeffery Tambor have both spoken [...]
