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November 2009


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Monday, November 23rd
Kat Dennings Secures a Role in Thor

Natalie Portman revealed the actress will appear in Kenneth Branagh's film.
Anthony Peckham Comes Aboard for Deep Sea Cowboys

The Invictus screenwriter will tackle this true-story adventure.
TV: Psych Picked Up for a Fifth Season

The quirky USA Network series will see another season on the network.
TV: Oprah Winfrey Sets Up Sexually Charged HBO Series

Secretary screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson will write the pilot.
Paradox Entertainment Will Reboot Kull the Conqueror

Robert Ervin Howard's character first appeared in Weird Tales magazine in 1929.
Joel Kastelberg and Etchie Stroh Will Produce The Howling: Reborn

The film is planned for a Halloween release.
Joshua Jackson Spots UFO

The actor will topline the film version of this popular show from the 1970s.
The Walt Disney Company to Make High School Musical: China

This new version will follow a new student who meets a gifted young man with whom she shares a secret passion for singing.
Chris Weitz to Helm The Gardener

The film focuses on an immigrant in Los Angeles who is fighting to protect his son.
Saturday, November 21st
Idris Elba Heads to Asgard for Thor

The actor will portray Hemidall, the guardian of Asgard.
Friday, November 20th
TV: Sam Shepard to Star in EPIX's Tough Trade

The actor is set to star in the first original series.
TV: The Finale Season of Lost to Debut on February 2nd!

The first episode will kick off with an all-night Lost event.
John Hlavin Brought on to Write Underworld 4

The Shield writer will tackle the next chapter of the vampires vs. werewolves saga.
TV: Steven Spielberg Joins Stephen King Under the Dome

The duo are joining forces to bring King's latest novel to the small screen.
Warner Bros. Acquires the Rights to Nubs

The studio will develop an adaptation of Brian Dennis' canine book.
Uma Thurman Will Become a Bel Ami

Kristin Scott Thomas has also signed on for the Guy de Maupassant adaptation.
Mike White Gears Up for Santa Wars

The actor-writer will pen this true-story film based on real warring Santas.
Peter Illif Set to Write American Gladiators

The Point Break writer will adapt the TV series for the big screen.
Mia Wasikowska Circling Jane Eyre

The Alice in Wonderland star is in talks to join Cary Fukunaga's film.
TV: Chuck Returns to NBC on January 10th

The Zachary Levi show will make an early return to the network.
Thursday, November 19th
Brad Pitt Steps Into the Dark Void

The actor's Plan B production company will develop the Capcom video game.
TV: Oprah Winfrey to End Her Show on September 9th, 2011

There is no word on whether she will continue with another version of her show on OWN.
Larry Fessenden Out as The Orphanage Remake's Director

It seems the remake of Juan Antonia Bayona's film is in search of a new helmer.
Faran Tahir Will Not Be Playing the Mandarin in Iron Man 2

His character does not become the hero's archenemy from the comics in the upcoming sequel.
Sam Worthington to Witness The Last Days of American Crime

The film is based on Rick Remender's comic from Radical Publishing.
Eddie Murphy Takes on The Misadventures of Fluffy

The actor will produce and possibly star in this Paramount comedy.
Mandalay Pictures Believes in Unthinkable

The studio grabs the rights to Boom! Studios' comic book.
David Lynch to Do a Documentary on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

The revered director is going shoot part of this project in India.
TV: HBO Renews Real Time with Bill Maher for an Eighth Season

The cable show was up 24% during its previous season.
Douglas Tait and Tony Todd Are Up for One by One

The horror film will be written and directed by newcomer Kimberly Seilhamer.
Angryfilms Spins Cycler

The production company picks up an option on Lauren McLaughlin's young-adult book series.
Josh Klausner to Adapt The Ten Best Days of My Life

The script is being developed as a star vehicle for Amy Adams.
Brittany Murphy Takes on The Caller

The actress joins Stephen Moyer and Luis Guzman in this thriller.
Nu Image and First Look Win Finding Rin Tin Tin: The Adventure Continues

A U.S. District Court judge rules that the studios can use the name Rin Tin Tin in the title.
Simon Baker Wants Breath

The actor will produce and co-star in this film that is based on Tim Winton's novel.
Wednesday, November 18th
Sam Neill and Geoffrey Rush Sign on for Guardians of Ga'Hoole

Hugo Weaving and David Wenham have joined Zack Snyder's film as well.
TV: Daniel Radcliffe to Guest Star on The Simpsons Next Year

The Harry Potter star will voice a Twilight spoof for their Treehouse of Horror episode.
Lorenzo Di Bonaventura Set for The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

The producer will shepherd the adaptation of this six-part book series by Michael Scott.
Leonard Nimoy Doesn't Think He'll Return for Star Trek 2

The actor also believes that his time spent with Fringe has come to an end.
Sony Inks International Distribution Deal with CBS Films

The studios agree on a three-year marketing and distribution deal.
Aurora Prods. and Platinum Studios Team for Nightfall

Based on Platinum's graphic novel about a prison run by vampires.
Justin Theroux to Write Space Invader

Will Arnett is attached to star in the astronaut romantic comedy at Fox.
Carl Rinsch Circling 47 Ronin

The director is close to a deal for the Keanu Reeves film.
Jennifer Hudson Is Winnie Mandela

Portraying the former wife of South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela.
TV: Jason Lee to Sing the Delta Blues

Portraying a police officer who moonlights as an Elvis impersonator.
TV: Amaury Nolasco and Ethan Embry Set for Pilots

They join The Quickening and Facing Kate, respectively.
TV: Gretchen Mol Visits Boardwalk Empire

Sarah Burns joins Mike White's comedy pilot.
Demian Bichir Set for Hidalgo-Moliere

He is also in talks for an untitled drama about a South Florida gang.
Lee Daniels to Direct Selma

About the historic 1965 march in Alabama that marked the peak of the Civil Rights Movement.
Tuesday, November 17th
Eric Dane Set to Star in Burlesque

The Grey's Anatomy star will appear alongside Christina Aguilera.
Rob Marshall Confirmed to Direct Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

The Nine director revealed he will indeed direct the upcoming pirate sequel.
TV: MTV Acquires TV Rights for Michael Jackson's This Is It

The network will begin airing the concert documentary in 2011.
TV: Will Arnett Signs on for Parks and Recreation

The Arrested Development star will join real-life wife Amy Poehler.
Disney Parks Captain Nemo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

McG is no longer attached to helm the action adventure.
Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris Eye TMI

Both are in talks for the Universal comedy.
Paramount Goes for Adventure Comedy

Director Jim Field Smith to write comedy with George Kay.
Joe Wright Raising Hanna

About a 14-year-old Eastern European girl raised as a cold-blooded killing machine.
TV: A&E Orders Bob Saget's Strange Days

A quirky, non-scripted, hourlong travelogue-type series.
TV: Lorraine Bracco Joins TNT's Rizzoli

About the crime-solving team of a Boston police detective and medical examiner.
TV: Nickelodeon to Attend Summer Camp

Ordering a single-camera pilot to be set at a sleep-away camp.
Stephen Lang Set for White Irish Drinkers

Joining the cast of John Gray's indie drama.
Anna Faris in Talks for Wedding Banned

Eyeing the part of Robin Williams' daughter in the romantic comedy.
Lionsgate Picks Up Last Stand

About a drug cartel leader who breaks out of the courthouse racing a Gumpert Apollo.
Stephen Root Set for Cedar Rapids and The Conspirator

He boards Fox Searchlight's ensemble comedy and the Robert Redford-directed historical drama.
Monday, November 16th
Arcadia Motion Pictures to Make Blackthorn

The film will "reprise" the legend of Butch Cassidy.
MGM Moving Into a Potential Asset Auction

The studio is going to continue moving forward with The Hobbit, another James Bond film, and development on its Poltergeist reboot.
Will Reiser in Talks to Pen Young@Heart

The film will be a narrative version of the 2007 documentary.
George Strait Will Star in A Pure Country Gift

Chris Cain will co-write and direct this follow up to 1992's Pure Country.
Sherwood Pictures Gears Up for Courageous

The is the forth movie for the Sherwood Church.
TV: Larry Charles to Return to Broadcast Television

The Bruno director is set to work on a slew of new projects.
TV: My Little Pony Headed to the Small Screen

This TV show will launch the new cable channel for Hasbro and Discovery.
Saturday, November 14th
TV: William Peter Blatty and William Friedkin Team for Another The Exorcist?

The famed author claims he is working on an all-new mini-series based on the original novel.
Collins Pennie Is Set for Stomp The Yard 2: The Homecoming

The dance-happy sequel has begun filming in Atlanta.
Helena Bonham Carter and Guy Pearce Join The King's Speech

Four others also hop aboard Tom Hooper's upcoming period drama.
Friday, November 13th
TV: CW Network Picks Up Medical School Series

Heroes star Hayden Panettiere will make her producing debut.
Super Troopers 2 Moving Forward

The Broken Lizard team reveals financing is in place.
TV: ABC Eyes Charlie's Angels Pilot

The new show will be an update of the original television series from 1976.
Jon Turteltaub to Make a Greenpeace Film

The movie will be seen from the perspective of the organization's founders, Bob Hunter and Rex Weyler.
Julian McMahon and Richard Dreyfuss Eye Red!

The actors are presently negotiating with Summit Entertainment to join the film.
TV: Jeffrey Tambor Says Rex Is Not Your Lawyer

The actor will play a psychiatrist with anxiety issues.
Samuel Goldwyn Films Grabs Harry Brown

The film stars at Michael Caine as man out for revenge.
Henry Hopper and Schuyler Fisk Are Restless

The actors will play teenagers in Gus Van Sant's new film.
Thursday, November 12th
Saw VII 3D in the Works

The 3D horror will open in theaters October 22, 2010.
Marti Noxon Penning Fright Night Remake

The Mad Men writer will pen the remake of the 1985 horror comedy.
TV: Kate Vernon Joins the Cast of Heroes

Series star Greg Grunberg revealed the news on his Twitter account.
TV: Fox Cancels Joss Whedon's Dollhouse!

The show will produce all 13 episodes of its order before halting production.
TV: Smallville's Justice League Arc Combined for Two-Hour Movie

The CW Network will now run the episodes back-to-back on January 29.
Zachary Quinto Eyeing Whirligig

Chaz Thorne is directing the romantic dramedy.
TV: Syfy Gearing Up for Outer Space Astronauts

Premiering the half-hour comedy series Dec. 8.
UPDATED: MGM Up for Sale

A larger company will consume the MGM-UA library and another might acquire the logo.
Harvey Keitel Joins Little Fockers

Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, and Owen Wilson reprise their roles.
Dante Harper Writes More Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

Tommy Wirkola is directing the horror-action comedy.
David Koepp to Direct Premium Rush

A big budget, New York City-set action feature.
Jason Priestley Developing Death of a Freerider

About a mountain biker who gets into cross-border drug smuggling.
Luke Greenfield Finds Something Borrowed

The director set to direct Hilary Swank-produced romancer.
Wednesday, November 11th
J.J. Abrams Will Not Be Adapting The Dark Tower

He and fellow Lost creator Damon Lindelof are looking into other projects.
Marc Webb and Bennet Miller Eyeing Moneyball

It seems Columbia is keen on moving forward with the baseball biopic.
TV: ABC Gives the Axe to Hank

The Kelsey Grammer series will stop production after its 10th episode.
TV: Winona Ryder Will Topline When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story

Barry Pepper to co-star in this Hallmark Hall of Fame movie.
TV: Mitch Ryan Enters One Tree Hill

The actor will play a "handsome pro surfer."
Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall Nab Fathers and Guns

The producers to remake the popular French film De Pere en flic.
Peter Chernin Grabs My Name Is Memory

The producer will team up with New Regency for this project.
Summit Entertainment Ventures Into The Cold Light of Day

The studio will co-finance the project with Intrepid Pictures.
Tuesday, November 10th
Francis Lawrence to Direct Sgt. Rock

Based on the WWII hero from DC Comics.
Steven Spielberg's Oldboy Remake Is Dead

It seems DreamWorks will not be pursuing this Chan-wook Park remake.
Lionsgate Pursues Precious Expansion

The studio could release the film in 1,200 theaters by November 20.
TV: ABC Wants More Forgotten, No More Eastwick

The network picks up five more episodes of the Christian Slater series and won't produce more of Rebecca Romijn's series.
Guillermo Del Toro to Make Hobbit Cameo

The director will cameo as a small monster who will die quickly.
Dwight Schultz to Cameo in The A-Team

The film stars Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper and Jessica Biel.
Cecile de France Joins Hereafter

Starring opposite Matt Damon in Clint Eastwood's supernatural drama.
Fox Searchlight in Talks for Black Swan

Darren Aronofsky's supernatural thriller that stars Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder.
Len Wiseman in Talks for Nocturne

About a group of people who survive the end of the world.
Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis Board You Are Here

Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner's romantic comedy debut.
TV: Donald Trump and Omarosa Team for Omarosa's Ultimate Merger

A new reality dating show where 12 men compete for Omarosa's love.
Monday, November 9th
EXCLUSIVE: Viggo Mortenson Wants to Return for The Hobbit

The actor discusses his desire to return to the role that made him a star.
David Fincher and Se7en Team Set for The Reincarnation of Peter Proud

He is reteaming with Se7en writer Andrew Kevin Walker for the thriller.
Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder and Barbara Hershey Join Black Swan

They join Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in the supernatural thriller.
Ray Winstone Set for Red Snow

Writer/director Stuart St. Paul's serial killer thriller.
Katherine Fugate to Write What Alice Forgot

Adapting Liane Moriarty's novel about a woman who forgets a decade of her life.
Jake Gyllenhaal Cracks Source Code

In talks to star in the Duncan Jones-directed sci-fi thriller.
James Marsh to Direct The Vatican Tapes

A supernatural thriller about an exorcism that goes wrong.
Sunday, November 8th
Heitor Dhalia to Direct April 23

A 1960's-era espionage thriller based on a true story.
Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence Are Sheneneh and Wanda

Developing a comic caper that started as a joke movie trailer for the BET Awards.
Friday, November 6th
EXCLUSIVE: Corey Haim to Return in Lost Boys 4

The actor says that Warner Brothers Premiere is planning on making one Lost Boys movie a year.
Gwyneth Paltrow Goes Dutch with The Danish Girl

The actress will join Nicole Kidman in this Thomas Alfredson drama.
TV: The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty Set for A December Premiere

The A&E Network will debut the new series on December 13 and take a look at a TV spot as well.
Sacha Baron Cohen Sets Up Two New Films

The Bruno star has set up his own production company.
Daniel Craig Moves Into His Dream House

The James Bond actor will star in this haunted house thriller.
Paulo Costanzo Signs on for A Beginner's Guide to Endings

The Royal Pains star will appear along with Scott Caan, JK Simmons and Tricia Helfer.
TV: TNT Secures The Mentalist Syndication Rights

The network will start airing the hit CBS drama in 2012.
TV: Nurse Jackie and The United States of Tara to Return in March

Showtime's newest series' will both debut on Monday, March 22.
Anna Faris and Dan Aykroyd to Get Grizzly in Yogi Bear

Justin Timberlake might also join this live-action/CG film.
TV: J.J. Abrams in Talks to Direct Undercovers Pilot

Would be his first TV pilot since helming Lost's premiere episode in 2004.
Ashley Greene Sees The Apparition

The film will be made for Joel Silver's Dark Castle genre label.
Bradley Cooper Moves to Dark Fields

The actor steps into the lead that Shia LaBeouf was originally attached to.
Method Man Joins The Mortician 3D

The film is being called a gritty, urban drama.
Ken Loach Travels Down Route Irish

The film looks at private security contractors in Iraq.
Universal Gets in League with Desperados

Isla Fisher might topline this film.
Hideo Nakata to Take on Voice from the Stone

The film will be an adaption of an Italian novel of the same name.
Magnolia Pictures Enlists The Good Heart

This film stars Brian Cox and Paul Dano.
Myriad Pictures Hears the Cry of the Owl

The thriller stars Julia Stiles and Paddy Considine.
TV: HBO Is Down with T

The new half hour series will look at a woman becoming a man.
Stephen Frears Will Lay the Favorite, Take the Dog

The film chronicles a young woman as enters the world of sports gambling.
Fox Searchlight Will Bring Out Crazy Heart on December 16

The film stars Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Thursday, November 5th
TV: 2012 Set Up for a Television Series Already?

It seems Roland Emmerich is working on a small-screen version of his new film.
TV: Julianne Moore Spotted Filming 30 Rock!

It seems that the actress might be Alec Baldwin's new love interest on the show.
Johnny Depp to Replace Sam Worthington in The Tourist

Director Florian von Donnersmarck has left the film as well, with Alfonso Cuaron in talks to replace him.
Danny Boyle Has 127 Hours

The director will reteam with Fox Searchlight for this film.
3 Unknowns for Oren Peli's Area 51

Find out who the Paranormal Activity director has cast in his newest film.
John C. Reilly and Mary-Louise Parker Like Red

The actors join a cast that includes Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren.
Anthony Hopkins Boards Hemingway and Fuentes

Annette Bening will also star in this film to be directed by Andy Garcia.
TV: Reiko Aylesworth and Sarah Wynter Have Damages

The actresses also appeared together on the second season of 24.
Julien Temple Goes for Fake!

The director's next project will look at art faker Elmyr de Hory.
Pierre Morel Eyes Signals

The Taken director sets his sights on his next project.
Zhang Ziyi to Star in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

Wayne Wang is going to direct this film.
Zach Galifianakis Eyes Role in Puss in Boots

If the deal goes through the comic actor will voice Humpty Dumpty.
Sally Hawkins and William H. Macy Join the Cast of Dirty Girl

The film will be directed by Abe Sylvia.
TV: HBO Films Grabs the Rights to Guests of the Ayatollah Novel

The movie will be based on the novel by Mark Bowden.
Mandalay Pictures to Put Together Machine Man

Film will be based on the online novel from Max Barry.
Wednesday, November 4th
TV: CBS Shortens Its Numb3rs Order

The veteran series will air just 16 episodes instead of 22 this season.
Sony Acquires Rights to the Board Game Risk

The studio will develop the film with Hasbro and Overbrook Entertainment.
Nicole Kidman and Robert Pattinson on Board for Bel Ami

The two actors sign on for the Guy De Maupassant adaptation.
TV: Colin Hanks to Star in Jack and Dan

Matt Nix's new series finds its second lead alongside Bradley Whitford.
Steve Guttenberg Announces Three Men and a Bride?

The 80s icon reveals that he, Tom Selleck and Ted Danson will return for a third film.
TV: E! and Ryan Seacrest to Open the Bank of Hollywood

The new reality show will focus on celebrities donating money to ordinary people in need.
Michael Fassbender Takes A Single Shot

The Inglourious Basterds actor will star in David Jacobson's thriller.
Alan Cumming Dances Into Burlesque

The Screen Gems musical stars Cher and Christina Aguilera.
TV: Harris Wilkinson Developing CIA-themed Project for Fox

Len Wiseman to direct the untitled spy thriller.
Sigourney Weaver, John C. Reilly and Alia Shawkat Board Cedar Rapids

Joining Ed Helms and Anne Heche in the Fox Searchlight comedy.
Chuck Russell to Direct Arabian Nights

A 3D reworking of the classic adventure.
Gerard Butler Set for Coriolanus

Starring opposite Ralph Fiennes in a contemporary take on Shakespeare's political and family drama.
Phoenix Pictures Picks Up Once Upon a Time in Hell

The Black Listed script from Lee Shipman and Brian McGreevy.
Justin Malen Sets Up Two Comedies

The writer is taking Time Out and Trophy Husbands.
Tuesday, November 3rd
Patrick Dempsey Set for Untitled Heist Comedy

The Grey's Anatomy actor will star in Paul McGuigan's new film.
TV: Flight of the Conchords to End After This Season?

Series star Jermaine Clement revealed that the show might not see a third season.
TV: David Tennant Signs on for Rex Is Not Your Lawyer

The Doctor Who star will make his American television debut with the NBC pilot.
TV: Accidentally on Purpose Picks Up 5 More Episodes

The freshman Jenna Elfman comedy gets an extended season from CBS.
Paranormal Activity 2 Is Slowly Creeping Into Existence

Paramount is currently looking for a smart approach to the sequel.
DreamWorks Acquires Robopocalypse

The studio teams up with Doubleday for the upcoming novel.
Owen Wilson Set for Marmaduke

Voicing the rascally Great Dane in Fox's adaptation of the popular comic strip.
TV: Southland Officially Moves to TNT

The cable network will start airing episodes on January 12.
Shawn Levy to Produce Berenstain Bears Feature

The family comedy will be a mix of live-action and computer animation.
TV: HBO Films Has Appetite for Self-Destruction

Developing a movie about the rise and fall of the U.S. record industry.
David Lindsay-Abaire to Adapt The Guardians

A DreamWorks Animation adaptation of the children's books by William Joyce.
George Clooney Eyes The Descendants

Alexander Payne's family dramedy for Fox Searchlight.
Derick Martini to Direct I Am My Family's Secret

Paramount has picked up Martini's latest original screenplay.
Monday, November 2nd
TV: Naveen Andrews to Guest Star on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Lost star will film his episode in New York City next week.
It's Kind of a Funny Story Cast Rounded Out

Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Lauren Graham and more join the film.
TV: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio to Head Up Law & Order: Criminal Intent

The actress will step in as the new head of the unit, replacing Eric Bogosian.
TV: Sony Announces New Content for Playstation Network

You'll now be able to buy or rent content from LucasFilm, Image Entertainment and more.
Helen Mirren Starts Seeing Red

The actress has joined the cast of the Robert Schwentke film.
TV: Gregory Itzin Returns to 24

The former President Charles Logan will return to the Fox series.
Ouija Spells Writers

Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz to pen the adaptation of the popular board game.
Mark Millar to Direct Superhero Feature!

The Wanted comic book author to make directorial debut.
TV: Neveldine/Taylor Moves to TV with Zeroes

The writing/directing team behind Crank sets up shop at NBC.
TV: Fox21 Set for Some Gunplay

Developing a TV series based on Platinum's graphic novel.
TV: Ian McKellen Joins The Academy

A half-hour mockumentary series about a run-down drama school.
Ryne Pearson to Adapt Black Summer

Warren Ellis' comicbook series for Vigilante Entertainment.
Morgan Freeman Set for Untitled Comedy

Peter Segal to direct the Warner Bros. comedy.
Julia Roberts Picks Up In the Neighborhood

A story about strangers living with strangers in modern suburbia.
Sunday, November 1st
Katie Holmes Steps in The Romantics

Replacing Liv Tyler in the indie comedy that co-stars Anna Paquin and Josh Duhamel.
Eduardo Sanchez to Pitch The Blair Witch Project Sequel

The co-director of the 1999 cult sensation revealed a new film will be pitched to Lionsgate soon.
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