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litheraSylvester Stallone is in talks to direct and star in MGM's remake of the 1974 Charles Bronson movie Death Wish.
The chance for NBC's "Scrubs" to go out on its own terms is being jeopardized by the WGA strike, which could leave the final six installments of the comedy's 18-episode last season in indefinite limbo.
Writers Guild of America East writers are now on strike and have been since 12:01 ET Monday morning. The Writers Guild of America West followed at 12:01 PT. Last-minute negotiations collapsed around 9:30 p.m. PT Sunday. The WGA is telling its members that picketing is mandatory, and that each member is expected to picket 20 hours per week.
Most nightly talk shows air the same day as they shoot, so they're going to go black tonight. Jon Stewart has promised to pay his writers two weeks salary out of his own pocket. Currently on air shows probably have 4-5 shows already filmed and should be good through November. Scripted shows that were intended to start later in the season (Lost, 24) probably have most of a season filmed but might delay begining so they can show entire runs, if the strike runs long. Interestingly enough, the next thigs that will likely go to reruns are soap operas, as those usually only run about a week or two ahead of production.
The Associated Press (via CNN) reports that a scene that was to be filmed in Hong Kong for The Dark Knight was cancelled because of pollution in Hong Kong's iconic harbor. There was salmonella and tuburculosis in the water.
All of the reviews I have seen of Beowulf have been extremely positive.
From the NY Times article on Heath Ledger: He tends to do that. He is here in London filming the latest episode of the “Batman” franchise, “The Dark Knight.” (Mr. Bale, as it happens, plays Batman; Mr. Ledger plays the Joker.) It is a physically and mentally draining role — his Joker is a “psychopathic, mass-murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy” he said cheerfully — and, as often happens when he throws himself into a part, he is not sleeping much.
“Last week I probably slept an average of two hours a night,” he said. “I couldn’t stop thinking. My body was exhausted, and my mind was still going.” One night he took an Ambien, which failed to work. He took a second one and fell into a stupor, only to wake up an hour later, his mind still racing.
International Iron Man trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYZ3954lqag
Feature Film Projects Being Developed by Marvel – partial list
Iron Man, Marvel - Completed principal photography; May 2, 2008 release
The Incredible Hulk, Marvel - Commenced principal photography; June 13, 2008 release
Ant-Man, Marvel - Writer and director engaged
Captain America, Marvel - Writer engaged
Thor, Marvel - Writer engaged
The Avengers, Marvel - Writer engaged
Licensed Marvel Character Feature Film Line-Up
Punisher 2, Lionsgate - Commenced principal photography, slated for 2008 release
X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Fox - Director engaged, slated for May 1, 2009 release
Marvel Character Animated TV Projects
Fantastic Four, Moonscoop SAS (France) - 26, 30-minute episodes; Running Internationally.
Spider-Man, Sony - In development; US distribution agreement with Kids' WB for Spring 2008 release.
Wolverine and the X-Men, First Serve Toonz (India) - 26, 30-minute episodes in development; Fall 2008 release.
Iron Man, Method Films (France) - 26, 30-minute episodes in development; Fall 2008 release.
Hulk, TBD - In development.
Marvel Character Animated Direct-to-DVD Projects
Next Avengers, Lionsgate - Targeted July 2008 release
Hulk Smash, Lionsgate - Targeted October 2008 release
Thor, Lionsgate - Targeted April 2009 release
TBD, Lionsgate - Targeted September 2009 release
Marvel Character Live Stage Projects
Spider-Man the Musical, Hello Entertainment/David Garfinkle, Martin McCallum, Marvel Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment
In development/opening date to be determined; Julie Taymor director; music & lyrics by U2’s Bono and The Edge
Marvel Video Game Releases (Release dates controlled by Publishing partner)
Sega, Iron Man - Targeted 2008
Sega, The Incredible Hulk - Targeted 2008
The chance for NBC's "Scrubs" to go out on its own terms is being jeopardized by the WGA strike, which could leave the final six installments of the comedy's 18-episode last season in indefinite limbo.
Writers Guild of America East writers are now on strike and have been since 12:01 ET Monday morning. The Writers Guild of America West followed at 12:01 PT. Last-minute negotiations collapsed around 9:30 p.m. PT Sunday. The WGA is telling its members that picketing is mandatory, and that each member is expected to picket 20 hours per week.
Most nightly talk shows air the same day as they shoot, so they're going to go black tonight. Jon Stewart has promised to pay his writers two weeks salary out of his own pocket. Currently on air shows probably have 4-5 shows already filmed and should be good through November. Scripted shows that were intended to start later in the season (Lost, 24) probably have most of a season filmed but might delay begining so they can show entire runs, if the strike runs long. Interestingly enough, the next thigs that will likely go to reruns are soap operas, as those usually only run about a week or two ahead of production.
The Associated Press (via CNN) reports that a scene that was to be filmed in Hong Kong for The Dark Knight was cancelled because of pollution in Hong Kong's iconic harbor. There was salmonella and tuburculosis in the water.
All of the reviews I have seen of Beowulf have been extremely positive.
From the NY Times article on Heath Ledger: He tends to do that. He is here in London filming the latest episode of the “Batman” franchise, “The Dark Knight.” (Mr. Bale, as it happens, plays Batman; Mr. Ledger plays the Joker.) It is a physically and mentally draining role — his Joker is a “psychopathic, mass-murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy” he said cheerfully — and, as often happens when he throws himself into a part, he is not sleeping much.
“Last week I probably slept an average of two hours a night,” he said. “I couldn’t stop thinking. My body was exhausted, and my mind was still going.” One night he took an Ambien, which failed to work. He took a second one and fell into a stupor, only to wake up an hour later, his mind still racing.
International Iron Man trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYZ3954lqag
Feature Film Projects Being Developed by Marvel – partial list
Iron Man, Marvel - Completed principal photography; May 2, 2008 release
The Incredible Hulk, Marvel - Commenced principal photography; June 13, 2008 release
Ant-Man, Marvel - Writer and director engaged
Captain America, Marvel - Writer engaged
Thor, Marvel - Writer engaged
The Avengers, Marvel - Writer engaged
Licensed Marvel Character Feature Film Line-Up
Punisher 2, Lionsgate - Commenced principal photography, slated for 2008 release
X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Fox - Director engaged, slated for May 1, 2009 release
Marvel Character Animated TV Projects
Fantastic Four, Moonscoop SAS (France) - 26, 30-minute episodes; Running Internationally.
Spider-Man, Sony - In development; US distribution agreement with Kids' WB for Spring 2008 release.
Wolverine and the X-Men, First Serve Toonz (India) - 26, 30-minute episodes in development; Fall 2008 release.
Iron Man, Method Films (France) - 26, 30-minute episodes in development; Fall 2008 release.
Hulk, TBD - In development.
Marvel Character Animated Direct-to-DVD Projects
Next Avengers, Lionsgate - Targeted July 2008 release
Hulk Smash, Lionsgate - Targeted October 2008 release
Thor, Lionsgate - Targeted April 2009 release
TBD, Lionsgate - Targeted September 2009 release
Marvel Character Live Stage Projects
Spider-Man the Musical, Hello Entertainment/David Garfinkle, Martin McCallum, Marvel Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment
In development/opening date to be determined; Julie Taymor director; music & lyrics by U2’s Bono and The Edge
Marvel Video Game Releases (Release dates controlled by Publishing partner)
Sega, Iron Man - Targeted 2008
Sega, The Incredible Hulk - Targeted 2008
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Date: 2007-11-05 11:06 pm (UTC)i like the character, but just never saw how they thought an underwater guy with wings on his ankles would be accepted by modern audiences...
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