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Die Hard 5 Gets a Writer
Skip Woods (Swordfish, Hitman) is reportedly in talks with Fox to write the next Die Hard flick. Maybe Bruce Willis wasn’t talking out of his ass after all?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Star in Rian Johnson’s Looper
He will reteam with the Brick director for his upcoming time travel thriller, and has also signed on to star in David Koepp’s Premium Rush.
Fox Picks Up Ed Brubaker’s Incognito
Robert Schenkkan (The Pacific) will write a script based on the graphic novel about a supervillain in a witness protection program after ratting out his boss.
Paramount Passes on Zoolander 2 As Well?
Echoing Adam McKay’s announcement about Anchorman 2 last week, Ben Stiller also hinted on Twitter that Zoolander 2 may be having trouble getting a greenlight.
Batman 3 Gets a Release Date
There is still no hint of a title or a potential villain, but Christopher Nolan’s sequel to The Dark Knight is now officially scheduled to hit theatres on July 20th, 2012.
Peter Jackson Knighted in New Zealand
For “continued excellence and significant contribution to the New Zealand and international film industries,” The Lord of the Rings director is now a Sir.
Ricky Gervais Gets Invited Back to the Golden Globes After All
Despite all the uncomfortable barbs and shameless self-promotion, Ricky Gervais will host the Globes again next year on Jan. 16th, 2011.
Paul Reubens Joins Voice Cast of The Smurfs
Pee-wee Herman himself will voice Jokey Smurf, joining a cast that includes Neil Patrick Harris, Anton Yelchin, Alan Cumming, Katy Perry and George Lopez.
David Gordon Green’s Your Highness Pushed Back to 2011
According to Universal’s release schedule, the fantasy stoner comedy starring Danny McBride and James Franco will now be released on April 8th, 2011.
Tyler Perry to Produce a Rear Window Remake?
The creator of the “beloved” Madea series is developing It Had to Be Murder, a thriller based on the same short story that inspired Hitchcock’s Rear Window.
Final Destination 5 is Happening
Apparently The Final Destination wasn’t so final after all. Eric Heiserrer (The Thing) has been hired to write a script for part 5, which will be shot in 3-D.
Entourage Season 7 Set to Premiere in June
HBO’s Hung and Entourage are set to return on June 27th, and both Bob Saget and John Stamos are rumoured to have cameos this season. (Seriously.)
