Category: Writing
Avatar Prequel Novel in the Works
Jon Landau, producer of AVATAR, told MTV that director James Cameron is working on a prequel novel that could hit bookshelves by the end of the year.
Spielberg Considers Going Prehistoric Again
VARIETY is reporting that Steven Spielberg and Peter Chernin are in talks to develop TERRA NOVA, which follows a family that travels back in time 150 million years.
Summit Stakes New Vlad Writer
Summit Entertainment has hired Scott Kosar (THE CRAZIES) to rewrite VLAD, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Revolutionary Road Writer Rides with Lone Ranger
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD scribe Justin Haythe is in talks to pen Disney's THE LONE RANGER, reports the Heat Vision blog.
Former New Line Execs Shiver for Supernatural Romance
Unique Features, run by former New Line heads Michael Lynne and Bob Shaye, is producing a feature based on Maggie Stiefvater's supernatural romance SHIVER, reports VARIETY.
Dune Digs Up Writer
Paramount has tapped Chase Palmer to write a new draft of DUNE, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Next Batman Lands Under Goyer and Jonah's Pens
DEADLINE.COM reports that David Goyer, who recently left FLASHFORWARD as showrunner to pursue his film career, is working on the follow-up to THE DARK NIGHT.
Up Away with the Annie Award
Viz Releases Bokurano: Ours
Dubbed a “sci-fi manga,” Bokurano initiates the tale of fifteen kids whose lives are altered by a chance meeting. A strange man in a seaside cave invites them to play a cutting-edge video game that pits giant robots against alien invaders. But they have to sign a contract first. And when the purpose of their agreement is revealed, the game stops being fun.
Emmy-winning HB Writer Blitzer Dies
Big Cartoon Database reports that Emmy-winning Hanna-Barbera writer Barry Blitzer has passed away on January 27 in Santa Monica, California due to complications from abdominal surgery.
Enchanted 2 Lands Writer
Da Vinci Code 3 Uncovers Screenwriter
Columbia Pictures has tapped Steven Knight (DIRTY PRETTY THINGS) to adapt the third book in the DA VINCI CODE series, THE LOST SYMBOL, reports VARIETY.
Up Nominated for Best Picture Oscar
Conchords Co-Creator Takes Flight with The Muppets
HEAT VISION BLOG is reporting that FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS co-creator James Bobin has accepted an offer to direct Disney's new MUPPETS movie.
Next Bourne Film Could be a Prequel
Matt Damon told EMPIRE MAGAZINE that the next Bourne film will probably be a prequel under a different team.
CGI-Animated Musical in the Works at Lucasfilm
HEAT VISION is reporting that Lucasfilm is developing a CGI-animated musical at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch in Northern California.
Seth MacFarlane to Host 2010 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Show
Family Guy creator and acclaimed writer-producer Seth MacFarlane is set to host the 2010 Writers Guild Awards’ West Coast ceremony on Saturday, February 20, at the Hyatt Regency Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
Worthington in the Lead to Play Dracula
LATINO REVIEW is reporting that Sam Washington is a frontrunner to play Dracula in Universal's DRACULA YEAR ZERO.
Details Emerge on New Planet Of The Apes Film
20th Century Fox has not given up plans on rebooting the PLANET OF THE APES franchise, despite reports the project was killed, VULTURE reports.
Kevin Falls Crafting Powers TV Pilot
Kevin Falls (JOURNEYMAN) is writing the TV pilot for Sony's adaptation of POWERS at FX, PREMIUMHOLLYWOOD.COM reports.
Oscar Nomination Ballots Due January 23
The 5,777 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences must return their completed Oscar nominations ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers no later than 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 23.
Up, Mr. Fox, Coraline Land BAFTA Nods
Avatar, An Education and The Hurt Locker have each received eight nominations for the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2010.