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If It Bleeds, It Leads, Even If It's Bleeding a Stone

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (18)

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  • The crazy fresh new trend in adapting book series these days is to squeeze one more movie out of them, as they have done in dividing Harry Potter’s Deathly Hallows into two, and as they have done in dividing Twilight’s Breaking Dawn into two. According to Deadline, that’s the plan for The Hunger Games as well, even though filming hasn’t even officially begun on the first one. They’re already looking ahead to four movies, which is presumptuous and unfortunate because the book series lost quite a bit of steam as it progressed (not unlike the Dragon Tattoo novels). Much of the third book was slow and boring; now they’re going to drag it out into two films?

  • In terribly tedious news, there will almost certainly be a POTC 5, Rob Marshall may not return to direct, and many other directors are potentially being considered, including several directors who would never take the gig, like Tim Burton, Sam Raimi, and Alfonso Cuaron. As I said on Twitter last night, there’s only one pairing that would make me excited about Pirates 5 and that is if Terry Gilliam is hired to direct, Captain Jack is paired with a sidekick, and the two battle windmills. Let Gilliam finally make his Don Quixote and give him $200 million to do it under the guise of a POTC film. (Cinemablend)

  • You guys remember Josh Lucas? The rising star in Sweet Home Alabama whose career crashed after Poseidon, relegating him to a series of supporting roles? In fact, in that Katherine Heigl movie last year (Life As We Know It), Josh Lucas actually played the Patrick Dempsey role from Sweet Home Alabama: The safe, charming guy who gets dumped in the end for the douchebag. Anyway, Lucas will be heading to television now, as he’s signed on to play the lead in NBC’s “The Firm,” based on the John Grisham novel. Lucas will play the role originated by Tom Cruise in the film. (Deadline)

  • Here’s the first 8 minutes to MTV’s TV adaptation of Teen Wolf. I skimmed it enough to know that I want nothing to do with this show.

  • The next James Bond movie will officially be released on November 9, 2012.

  • Adam Sandler’s I Hate You, Dad has signed Susan Sarandon, who will play Andy Samberg’s mother, a sexy teacher type, in the film (a possible nod to “SNL’s” “Motherlover”?). The story is about a father (Sandler) who makes life very difficult for his son when his son moves in right before getting married. Samberg’s fiance will be played by Leighton Meester. The movie will also star Vanilla Ice and Ian Ziering. And no: I am NOT fucking with you. (Movieweb)

  • Jennifer Hudson will play a nun in the Farrelly Brothers Three Stooges film. Obviously. (Deadline)

    Paramount bought the rights to the story of Liz Taylor and Richard Burton’s on-again, off-again love affair. Martin Scorsese is attached to direct. It’s one of six dozen films Scorsese is attached to, and since it’d be all but impossible to cast someone else as Liz Taylor, I suspect this movie will go away. (Deadline)

  • Cinamablend is also reporting a rumor that Hailee Steinfeld is the top choice to play the lead in the remake of Stephen King’s Carrie.










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    Comments

    I dunno. I kind of got really excited about the prospect of a Taylor-Burton movie directed by Martin Scorcese. I have no idea who would play them, but damn. That could be awesome.

    Posted by: Mel C. at June 2, 2011 11:53 AM

    • I'm offering a $100 bet that Angelina Jolie will be cast as Liz Taylor.

    Posted by: PaddyDog at June 2, 2011 11:54 AM

    I'm confused: Adam Sandler and Susan Sarandon are playing Andy Samberg's parents? Was time travel involved?

    Posted by: DarthCorleone at June 2, 2011 11:59 AM

    I would've believed you if you hadn't said Ian Ziering because...is he still alive?

    Posted by: Joker at June 2, 2011 11:59 AM

    since it’d be all but impossible to cast someone else as Liz Taylor

    Megan Fox, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Jessica Biel or Jessica Alba are all good for it, right?

    And maybe the Hunger Games people shouldn't be announcing plans for movie 4 without knowing if audiences like movie 1. Anyone remember The Golden Compass?

    Posted by: Fredo at June 2, 2011 12:07 PM

    Samberg - 32
    Sandler - 44
    Sarandon 64

    It's not a huuuuge stretch, but it does involve Sandler playing older (which I guess he could do) and Samberg playing younger (which he can definitely do.)

    And in things I would definitely do, Susan Sarandon, please tell me you like guys that would constantly quote Bull Durham to you, because you are the cougar of my dreams.

    Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at June 2, 2011 12:08 PM

    I would actually watch another Pirates movie if Alfonso Cuaron directed it. And since he did a Harry Potter movie (in my opinion, maybe the best one) he might be up for it.

    Posted by: Todd at June 2, 2011 12:14 PM

    What the hell kinda movie is that Adam Sandler bomb? Sounds awful. I like Samberg though, he's funnier than Sandler like a thousand times. And kinda cute. But the rest of the cast makes my eyes bleed. Pirates with Gilliam = Don Quixote movie that he totally should make already. I concur!

    Posted by: gigi at June 2, 2011 12:23 PM

    Todd, I'd go with Cuaron or Del Toro. Find a way to change the dynamics of the franchise because at this point, it's as bland as Blake Lively.

    Posted by: Fredo at June 2, 2011 12:29 PM

    The question that must always be answered when considering a Sandler film is this: Did Adam Sandler or his affiliates have anything to do with the film other than the acting. If the answer is no, it may turn out to be passable. If the answer is yes flush it like the burnt hair covered turd it is sure to be.

    Posted by: admin at June 2, 2011 12:41 PM

    •The next James Bond movie will officially be released on November 9, 2012


    My panties exploded...more Daniel Craig please!

    Posted by: latvianluck at June 2, 2011 12:53 PM

    Paddy: I would not bet against that bet.

    Although I deny the existence of a Carrie remake, and yet already co-signed Saoirse Ronan (sp?) to star in it, I must acknowledge that Hailee Steinfeld would also be acceptable.

    Also, new Bond movie??!?! Frabjous day!!!

    Posted by: MM at June 2, 2011 1:21 PM

    I could see splitting the second book of The Hunger Games, but not the third. Because if you

    SPOILERS

    make the first Catching Fire movie about Katniss's return to District 12, the Victory Tour, the militarization of District 12 and then the announcement of the Quarter Quell, that's a lot on its own. The Quarter Quell preparations, games, and escape to District 13 also could work as a whole movie, especially because so many new characters are introduced for the Quarter Quell. Splitting the third book would, indeed, get kind of boring. It's small furious bursts of action surrounded by Katniss's attempts to process what's happening and would fill out one movie better than it filled out a book.

    DONE NOW

    Posted by: Intern Rusty at June 2, 2011 2:06 PM

    Moon Bloodgood?

    Posted by: Riles at June 2, 2011 5:51 PM

    Intern Rusty Maybe that would work, but I'm still not convinced that the movie is going to do the books justice. I liked the progression and didn't think that they lost steam and totally agree that it would make a great movie (singular).

    Posted by: Tits McGee at June 2, 2011 7:06 PM

    Alison Brie as Liz Taylor is the only casting I would accept. As for Richard Burton, I seriously doubt anyone could play that man. Their life was already a Hollywood movie, turning it into one would be redundant. No film could ever measure up to the "Liz and Dick" reality.

    Posted by: Erin S at June 2, 2011 8:28 PM

    I agree, Intern Rusty, that's the only split that would really work for THG.

    Posted by: Amanda6 at June 2, 2011 8:50 PM

    I love the idea of a well-done movie about Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, though it would actually be incredibly depressing. I just finished Furious Love and it was an intense read. I had no idea going in. No idea.

    Posted by: Tits McGee at June 2, 2011 10:22 PM