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Half Shell sets three projects

By Steven Zeitchik — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Upstart Half Shell is developing a horse-breeding drama at HBO, a buddy comedy about Alabama football fans and a "Traffic"-like narrative exploring the financial collapse

Wherefore art thou, ‘Juliet’? It’s at Uni

By Borys Kit — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to "Juliet," a novel by Danish author Anne Fortier, for James Mangold and Cathy Konrad to produce through their Tree Line Film banner. Mangold is also attached to direct.

‘Tron’ sequel lands lead

By Borys Kit — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Disney has picked up-and-comer Garrett Hedlund to star in "Tron," the studio's sequel to the 1982 cult classic by the same name being directed by Joseph Kosinski.

The Casting Director - The Euphoria of Casting | Film Industry …

unknown — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:25:18 +0000

I love what I do. I say this all of the time. When I am in the “casting groove” I really can get carried away with the euphoria of putting together a.

Olivia Wilde Talks Tron Sequel

Rotten Tomatoes: News — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:46:00 +0000

Despite being under what she called a "total cone of silence," Olivia Wilde was able to share a few tidbits from behind the scenes of the upcoming "Tron" sequel -- including at least one surprisingly low-tech filming method.

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Trailer Bulletin: Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li

Rotten Tomatoes: News — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:40:00 +0000

No sooner did we receive a new "Street Fighter: Legend of Chun Li" poster than the first American trailer surfaced, courtesy of IGN. Check it out!

D.J. Caruso Grows a Giant Killer

Rotten Tomatoes: News — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:36:00 +0000

D.J. Caruso has signed on to direct New Line's "Jack the Giant Killer," in which "a princess is kidnapped, threatening a long-standing peace between men and giants. A young farmer is given an opportunity to lead a dangerous expedition to the giants' kingdom in hopes of rescuing her."

Mutant Chronicles Finds a Home

Rotten Tomatoes: News — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:33:00 +0000

Wondering what's going on with the long-gestating "Mutant Chronicles," starring Thomas Jane, Ron Perlman, John Malkovich and Devon Aoki? Wonder no longer: Magnet Releasing has announced its acquisition of the film.