October 28, 2011
Universal Pictures has plans to develop the George R.R. Martin superhero anthology Wild Cards for the big screen through their partnership with Syfy, says a story at The Hollywood Reporter. Now featuring over 20 volumes of short stories, the series is described by Martin on the official site as follows:
“‘Wild Cards’ is a shared world anthology series, set in a universe
Severe thunderstorms have forced the Black Eyed Peas to cancel their Central Park benefit concert tonight (June 9).. . The event, which was … Continue reading Black Eyed Peas Cancel Central Park Benefit Concert
American Idiot , the 2004 Green Day album-turned Broadway musical is being geared up for the big screen. Deadline reports that Universal is looking to adapt the property with Dustin Lance Black potentially providing the screenplay.
Though much is speculative at this stage, the article suggests that the band’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong, may play the lead, Saint Jimmy, in the story of suburban youths raging against their situation.
Black previously… Continue reading American Idiot Eyed for Film Adaptation
Paul Giamatti and Amy Adams are the latest names to be associated with Adam Shankman’s Rock of Ages . The Hollywood Reporter says that both actors are currently in talks to star.
Based on the hit Broadway musical, the story centers on two people who meet at the Sunset Strip club “Rock of Ages” and fall for one another against the backdrop of ’80s rock anthems. The cast is currently… Continue reading Giamatti and Adams Eyed for Rock of Ages ?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has signed his deal to star, and Juno Temple ( Cracks ) is being eyed for a supporting role as a street-smart Gotham girl in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises , reports Variety .
Gordon-Levitt’s part is still being kept under wraps, writes the trade.
They are joining a cast that includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. Warner Bros. has set a release… Continue reading Gordon-Levitt Locked, Temple Eyed for The Dark Knight Rises
