Film Junk Weekend Wrap-Up: Feb. 10, 2008

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Well it looks like the WGA strike is almost over (a decision is expected sometime today), and it’s about damn time. Industry headlines continue to slow, with very little substantial news to discuss aside from the odd rumour here and there, and the number of projects being held up by the strike continues to grow. Of course, things could be right back where they started if actors decide to strike in June. Other top stories this week include some intriguing gossip regarding the new Terminator and Conan movies, and a trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening, which found its way online briefly before being removed again.

Top Headlines
Writer Strike Almost Over
Woody Allen Teams Up with Larry David
Jim Henson Biopic Announced
Val Kilmer to Voice KITT on Knight Rider, Will Arnett Drops Out
More Confirmation of an Arrested Development Movie
Josh Brolin to Play the Next Terminator?
Rob Zombie to Direct New Conan Movie?
Venom to Get a Stand Alone Feature Film?

New Trailers
Sleepwalking
Taken
The Happening (link removed)
Red Cliff

Some Stories We Didn’t Cover
Alexandre Aja’s Piranha Remake Goes 3-D
Ricky Gervais to Direct This Side of the Truth Starring Rob Lowe
Amy Winehouse to Perform New Bond Song, But Only If She Stays Clean
Fritz Lang’s Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Getting Remade with Michael Douglas
Will Ferrell’s Funny or Die Tour Already Sold Out
Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz Get It On in Woody Allen’s Next Movie
Stallone to Remake The Mechanic?
Emilio Estevez to Direct The Public
Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch Launches Movie Production Company
The Wicker Man Sequel? Sort of.
Grand Theft Auto Movie Not Happening