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Shazam Writer Talks Latest Script Draft
11 November 2009 10:21 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Back in August we told you that writer/actor Bill Burch was teaming with red-hot comic book scribe Geoff Johns to work on a script for the long-delayed adaptation of DC Comics’ Shazam! Well, MTV recently checked back in with Burch to see how the script was coming along and Burch was kind enough to drop some details about the direction he and Johns are going with Shazam and what fans should and Should Not expect from the movie.
Also in discussion: the likelihood that we’ll see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson actually donning the black and gold garb of Captain Marvel’s arch nemesis, Black Adam.
A few things upfront: As of now it’s looking like Get Smart director Peter Segal is still attached to direct Shazam - Segal was linked to the project when it reportedly stalled while in development early this year. However, that D.O. »
- Kofi Outlaw
Bill Birch and Geoff Johns "Starting Fresh" With Shazam! Adaptation
11 November 2009 1:12 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
When young Billy Batson says "Shazam," he transforms into the adult superhero Captain Marvel. The character is nearly as old — and as powerful — as DC Comics' premiere hero, Superman. Yet, he's had far less exposure than the Man of Steel. In fact, most people who recognize Captain Marvel think his name is actually the magic word he says to access his powers. This name confusion stems partially from the fact that DC Comics is forced to market Captain Marvel under the name Shazam! because Marvel Comics owns the rights to the name.
Captain Marvel has appeared in film serials, a live-action TV show, and several cartoon series. There's also long been talk of adapting the comic book into a live-action movie along the lines of Big meets Superman. New Line Cinema had been working on an adaptation but when it folded, the scripter of the intended adaptation, John August »
- BrentJS Sprecher
'Paranormal Activity' Could Get A Sequel But 'District 9' Might Not In Today's Dailies -- 11/3/09
3 November 2009 4:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
--Paramount is actively working on plans for a "Paranormal Activity" sequel. While a sequel would clearly lose the surprise factor that's made the Oren Peli-directed horror film such a success, folks behind the film insist that they can "come up with the right creative and marketing approach." (THR)
--On the flip side, studio heads at Sony are hoping that Peter Jackson and Neill Blomkamp are up for a "District 9" sequel, but the producer-director pair is allegedly holding off until they "figure out what the story is and organize their respective schedules." Sony's hopes are hardly surprising as "District 9" has officially crossed the $200 million threshold, a fantastic result based on the movie's $30 million budget. (Deadline Hollywood Daily)
--Could Sandy Collora's "Hunter Prey" be the next "District 9" or "Paranormal Activity"? You can judge for yourself by checking out production images from the independently produced science fiction film, »
- Josh Wigler
Morgan Freeman to Star in, Produce ‘Dirty Old Men’
3 November 2009 4:37 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Morgan Freeman has signed on to star in the Warner Bros. comedy Dirty Old Men (working title).
In the film, Freeman will be playing the best friend and wingman of an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life. After spending 40 years by his friend’s side, Freeman’s character isn’t too willing to give up his position, and does everything he can to try to break up the new couple.
The film was written by comic writers Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge, and the comedic style of Dirty Old Men is said to be along the lines of that in Wedding Crashers and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
No actor is attached to the film to play the part of the playboy, but Warner Bros. is interested in having Jack Nicholson fill the role. Nicholson and Freeman co-starred in the 2007 Warner Bros. film The Bucket List, and the »
- Carly
'Expendables' Cameos And The First 'Nightmare On Elm Street' Review (Sort Of) In Today's Dailies -- 11/2/09
2 November 2009 4:30 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
--Sylvester Stallone has opened up on the secret scene in "The Expendables" featuring himself, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and my greatest dreams come to life. According to the actor, Willis plays the man who hires Stallone and his titular team for "a death-defying mission," but there's another operative that could take on the job — none other than Stallone's longtime rival, played by Schwarzenegger. "I talked about this scene with these guys for a long time, but I never thought it would come to fruition," said Stallone. (PopWatch)
--NBC is going from "Heroes" to "Zeroes" in an all-new television project from "Crank" duo Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. Titled "Zeroes," the one-hour NBC project will focus on a crisis situation's final hour. "We want to drop right into it and sustain the absolute most berserk state of crisis, when all of the options have been exhausted," said Taylor. (THR)
--Speaking of massive crises, »
- Josh Wigler
Morgan Freeman to get 'Dirty'
2 November 2009 2:38 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Warner Bros. has picked up an untitled comedy spec script by Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge that Morgan Freeman is attached to star in and Peter Segal could possibly direct. Lori McCreary, Freeman's producing partner at his Revelations Entertainment company, will produce with Segal and his producing partner, Callahan Filmworks' Michael Ewing. Freeman will be an executive producer. The script, which had a working title of "Dirty Old Men," revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life. His best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) then does everything to break up the new couple. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio would love to have Jack Nicholson reteam with Freeman on the »
- Adnan Tezer
Live-Action ‘Jetsons’ Movie Gets ‘Smart’ New Director
2 November 2009 11:32 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
How did this news slip past us all? According to a source that the guys over at Pajiba have, Robert Rodriguez won’t be directing the long in-development live-action Jetsons movie. It was only this summer that we got word that The Jetsons was firmly on its way, with an early draft of the script having been written, and Rodriguez himself sounding enthusiastic after he said he’s been working on ideas for the adaptation for a long time.
However, Rodriguez has his fingers in a lot of pies right about now: He has his full-length Machete movie (currently in the editing stages); he’s heavily involved in the Predators reboot; apparently he has Spy Kids 4 in the works (it was only a matter of time…); and, of course, there’s the much-anticipated, long gestating Sin City 2 (which could be filming next year, last we heard). So it’s kind of understandable, »
- Ross Miller
Warner Bros. Picks Up Dirty Old Men
2 November 2009 11:07 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
The good folks over at Warner Brothers have picked up a new spec comedy script by writers Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge, titled Dirty Old Men. The script centers around two old "players", one of which has finally met the love of his life, and the other, his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years, who is determined to break the relationship up at any cost. So, just another comedy script, eh? No sir! The flick so far has the ever busy and always entertaining Morgan Freeman attached to play the role of the wingman, and currently Warners are shooting for a reunion between Freeman and Jack Nicholson, his co-star of the 2007 comedy The Bucket List (which had the two playing a couple of old geezers trying to fulfill a list of their dreams before they kicked the bucket). Nicholson isn't the only one in demand though; the director »
- Kasper
Morgan Freeman Wants To Be a 'Dirty Old Man'
2 November 2009 9:48 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
While Morgan Freeman has dabbled in comedy in his long and illustrious career, I don't think he's ever really gotten a chance to really cut loose. He certainly hasn't gotten to play in the raunchy end of the pool, but it sounds as though he's taking the leap in Dirty Old Men. The Hollywood Reporter says that he's attached to star as an aging playboy in the tentatively titled project, and we'll either be laughing or horribly traumatized by his efforts.
Men was penned by Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge, and is said to be similar in tone to The Wedding Crashers and The 40 Year Old Virgin. It centers on two aging playboys who have been each other's wingmen for over 40 years. One of them meets the love of his life, leaving the other (played by Freeman) to chase skirts on his own. Well, that just won't do. The »
- Elisabeth Rappe
Robert Rodriquez Moves On From The Jetsons
2 November 2009 9:17 AM, PST | SciFiCool.com | See recent SciFiCool.com news »
Robert Rodriquez has apparently found other shiny little movie trinkets to capture his eye and has left the remake of the 60’s Sci-Fi cartoon “The Jetsons” to other interested parties. And it seems that the interested party is Peter Segal, the director of “Get Smart” and “Tommy Boy”. According to Pajiba, Peter is circling, circling. “The Jetsons” would make a pretty good movie. No word on a finished script that I’ve seen. We’ll keep you in the loop. »
- endymi0n
Peter Segal Replaces Rodriguez on 'The Jetsons'?
2 November 2009 8:15 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
By: John Gholson
This movie should've happened fifteen years ago, and it should've starred Tim Allen. It didn't, so here we are in 2009 talking about whether or not a live-action movie based on Hanna-Barbera's animated "futuristic" sitcom The Jetsons will ever see the light of day.
Pajiba says yes, and they say that Peter Segal (Get Smart, Tommy Boy) is the director currently circling the long-dormant project. Director Robert Rodriguez (Shorts) was once enthusiastic about taking a crack at the material, but Warner Brothers wants to move on the project soon and Rodriguez keeps a full plate. Unlike Pajiba, though, I don't see this potential shift in directors as a huge step down.
Read the rest over at SciFi Squad
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- Cinematical staff
Morgan Freeman & Peter Segal are Warner Bros' Dirty Old Men
2 November 2009 7:55 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
So that rumor about Peter Segal directing The Jetsons might not be entirely true or maybe it's just delayed? THR announced today that Warner Bros has picked up an "untitled comedy spec" written by Josh Cagan (Bandslam) and Greg Coolidge (Employee of the Month) originally titled Dirty Old Men, with Peter Segal eyeing to direct and Morgan Freeman attached to star. The story revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life, while his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years does everything to break up the new couple. The tone is described as similar to Wedding Crashers and 40-Year-Old Virgin. Here's the good news for those who kept reading. The studio really, really wants Jack Nicholson to reteam with Morgan Freeman since they last starred together in The Bucket List which made Warner Bros a good $93 million. THR says that "Nicholson is not ... »
- Alex Billington
Morgan Freeman Down with 'Dirty'
2 November 2009 7:42 AM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By the Hollywood Reporter
Warner Bros. is pre-emptively picking up an untitled comedy spec by Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge to which Morgan Freeman is attached to star and Peter Segal is eyeing to direct.
Lori McCreary, Freeman's producing partner at the duo's Revelations Entertainment banner, will produce with Segal and his producing partner, Callahan Filmworks' Michael Ewing. Freeman will exec produce.
Read more from the Hollywood Reporter. »
- Dylan Stableford
Morgan Freeman to star in “old man” version of ‘Wedding Crashers’
2 November 2009 4:38 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Morgan Freeman is going to get a little dirty.
Warner Bros. has just picked up a spec script for an untitled comedy by Josh Cagan (Bandslam) and Greg Coolidge (Employee of the Month).
The story centers around “around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life and his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) who does everything to break up the new couple.” The comedy, going under the working title of Dirty Old Men, captures the tone of Wedding Crashers and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Revelations Entertainment would love to reunite Freeman with his The Bucket List co-star Jack Nicholson for this project.
50 First Dates and Anger Management director Peter Segal is currently in talks to direct.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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- Reel Loop News Staff
Morgan Freeman to star in Peter Segal untitled comedy.
2 November 2009 2:52 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Warner Bros. Pictures has pre-emptively picked up an untitled comedy spec from Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge. Morgan Freeman is attached to star and Peter Segal to helm. Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary's Revelations Entertainment are tyo produce with Segal and his producing partner, Callahan Filmworks' Michael Ewing. Freeman is executive producing. Under a working title of "Dirty Old Men," the comedy tells of an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life. His best pal and wingman does all he can to breakup the new couple. Apparently, the tone is something like "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Wedding Crashers." »
Morgan Freeman Joins Dirty Old Men
2 November 2009 2:45 AM, PST | Screenrush | See recent Screenrush news »
Warner Bros. has picked up a comedy written by Josh Cagan (Bandslam) and Greg Coolidge (Employee Of The Month), to which Morgan Freeman is attached to star and Peter Segal (Get Smart) may possibly direct.
The script has a working title of Dirty Old Men and tells the story of an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life, leading his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) to do everything to break up the new couple. The tone of the film has been described as similar to The Wedding Crashers and The 40 Year Old Virgin.
Apparently Warner would love to have Jack Nicholson star in the playboy role, which would see him reteam with Freeman after they starred together in 2007's The Bucket List, but so far the actor is not attached.
Freeman will next be seen in Warners' Invictus, which sees him portraying »
Morgan Freeman looking at Dirty Old Men
2 November 2009 12:42 AM, PST | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Morgan Freeman is looking to star in a new comedy for Warner Brothers that Peter Segal may direct. Formerly titled Dirty Old Men, the script is by Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge, and finds an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life, only for his best pal and wingman of 40 years (Freeman) to decide the happy couple need to split. Apparently Warners is thinking that Jack Nicholson might be tempted to join his Bucket List co-star in the film, but while he knows about the idea, he's apparently not sold on it yet. Segal,...
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- James White
Morgan Freeman One of Dirty Old Men
1 November 2009 11:47 PM, PST | www.canmag.com | See recent CanMag news »
Warner Bros. has purchased an untitled comedy, that is currently under the working title Dirty Old Men, and already has an idea on who it wants to star and direct.
Morgan Freeman Joins Dirty Old Men
Morgan Freeman has been attached to star, while Peter Segal is a strong option to direct. The comedy revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life and his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) who does everything to break up the new couple. The tone is described as similar to Wedding Crashers and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
If the stars align for Warner Bros, the studio might convince Jack Nicholson to reteam with Freeman on the project. So far no offer has been made, but we're told that Nicholson is definitely aware of the project and Freeman's involvement. »
Morgan Freeman Is an Old Dirty Man But Also One with Dignity and Gravitas
1 November 2009 11:23 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
If you want strong, quiet dignity with a voice so reassuring that you want it for every audiobook ever made, you call Morgan Freeman. That’s why him shouting “Somebody kill This motherfucker!” in “Wanted” was one of the best movie moments of 2008. Watching Freeman subvert his image has great comedic potential and it looks like Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge’s script, “Old Dirty Man” may do just that. Hit the jump for more details.
According to THR:
The script, which had a working title of “Dirty Old Men,” revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life and his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) who does everything to break up the new couple. The tone is described as similar to “Wedding Crashers” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”
Freeman has attached himself to the Warner Bros. flick with Peter Segal (”Get Smart”) in talks to direct. »
- Matt Goldberg
Morgan Freeman Is a 'Dirty Old' Man
1 November 2009 11:22 PM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
We just updated the path of the live-action The Jetsons, which will move forward without its long-time developer, Robert Rodriguez. The theory being pushed is that Peter Segal (Get Smart) would be brought in to direct. If that does happen, it'll have to wait.
Segal is set to direct a new comedy starring Morgan Freeman called Dirty Old Men, which Warner Bros. just picked up from writers Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge. The Hollywood Reporter says the project "revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life and his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) who does everything to break up the new couple."
It's being described as similar to Wedding Crashers and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Only with an aroma of analgesic ointment. »
- Colin Boyd
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