Matthew McConaughey To Reunite With Richard Linklater For Texan Crime Comedy 'Bernie', Rip Torn Also Joins

Update: THR confirms Matthew McConaughey and in additional news that Rip Torn has joined the film. Torn will play Bernie's defense lawyer.Matthew McConaughey "plans to" reunite with director Richard Linklater for the self-described "Fargo"-esque Texas-set crime thriller/black comedy, "Bernie," which will star Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine.Renowned...

>>> Matthew McConaughey To Reunite With Richard Linklater For Texan Crime Comedy 'Bernie', Rip Torn Also Joins >>>

Review: 'Freakanomics' Doesn't Quite Make The Leap From Page To Screen

“Freakanomics,” the anthology-style documentary adaptation of the bestselling book from economist Steven D. Levitt and author Stephen J. Dubner, is a mishmash of interesting concepts, with less interesting direction. The book, which discussed and analyzed popular culture theories through economic data points, doesn’t lend itself well to a big screen...

>>> Review: 'Freakanomics' Doesn't Quite Make The Leap From Page To Screen >>>

NYFF '10: 'The Tempest' Is Much Ado About Nothing

Everything associated with Julie Taymor's "The Tempest," at least in the initial build-up of pre-release hype, has been built around the faux-provocation of Helen Mirren, distinguished British film actress, multiple award winner, Queen of England, playing Prospero, a character that has traditionally been portrayed as being male, in Shakespeare's classic...

>>> NYFF '10: 'The Tempest' Is Much Ado About Nothing >>>

Ryan Gosling In Talks To Play The Lead In George Clooney's 'Farragut North'

While Chris Pine looked like he might be scoring the lead role of a young communications director who works for a fast-rising presidential candidate in George Clooney's upcoming directorial effort "Farragut North," it looks like Ryan Gosling is now negotiating to get the gig, according to Deadline.A role once sought by Leonardo DiCaprio (the project...

>>> Ryan Gosling In Talks To Play The Lead In George Clooney's 'Farragut North' >>>

Updated: Wes Anderson To Shoot New Film In Spring 2011, 12 Year Old Boy & Girl Sought For Lead Roles; Film Titled 'Moonrise Kingdom'?

Updated: Production Weekly says the film is called, "Moonrise Kingdom." This is the same title that was dropped in /Film's comments section yesterday. We're hoping they didn't grab the information from there. Our emails and calls to Anderson's American Empirical productions have not been returned.Production Weekly has been hitting Twitter in a big...

>>> Updated: Wes Anderson To Shoot New Film In Spring 2011, 12 Year Old Boy & Girl Sought For Lead Roles; Film Titled 'Moonrise Kingdom'? >>>

Emma Thompson Joins The Cast Of 'Men In Black 3D'

Oh, Emma Thompson, why have thee forsaken us?Yes, it's true. The British thespian, who doesn't really embarrass herself in the "Nanny McPhee" films, is set to embarrass herself in the third installment for the "Men In Black" films, "Men In Black 3D," which are films for.... kids? Or adults with the sensibilities of kids? It's hard to tell these days...

>>> Emma Thompson Joins The Cast Of 'Men In Black 3D' >>>

Keke Palmer Says She's Been Asked To Join Marvel's 'Runaways'

Last we heard, Marvel's "Runaways" was set to being shooting next March, but buzz on the project has curiously been zero. No casting rumors at all and essentially no chatter around what should be a film with heavy geek interest.At any rate, the buzz should start to build again as it looks like casting is indeed underway as Keke Palmer ("True Jackson,...

>>> Keke Palmer Says She's Been Asked To Join Marvel's 'Runaways' >>>

Brett Ratner Options 'The Reluctant Communist' With An Eye To Direct

Even though he's getting set to direct Ben Stiller in the caper comedy "Tower Heist" this fall, Brett Ratner is keeping an eye on what's next.The auteur has optioned the 2008 memoir "The Reluctant Communist," with an eye to possibly direct the film. The story follows U.S. Army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins, who surrendered to North Korea while drunk...

>>> Brett Ratner Options 'The Reluctant Communist' With An Eye To Direct >>>

Reasons Why 'The Social Network' Is Not The (TV) Movie Of The Decade

Slow down there tigers. David Fincher's "The Social Network" is an admirable piece of work, another outstanding piece of technical craftsmanship from the notoriously fastidious filmmaker, a tour de force of editing, a snap, crackle and pop of witty "His Girl Friday"-like tête-à-tête dialogue, and it does feature Jesse Eisenberg's best performance...

>>> Reasons Why 'The Social Network' Is Not The (TV) Movie Of The Decade >>>

Michael Caine Reveals The End Of 'Inception'

Obviously, if you haven't seen the film or if you have your own satisfactory theory for the end of "Inception" don't read this story, because Michael Caine is putting an end to speculation about the end of the film.Talking on BBC Radio's The Chris Moyles Show (via ScreenRant) Michael Caine decided to drop some truth bombs about Christopher Nolan's...

>>> Michael Caine Reveals The End Of 'Inception' >>>

The Captain Sully Story Headed For A Theater Near You

A year and a half after the awesomely named Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger saved the lives of his passengers on Flight 1549, landing them safely in the Hudson River after an errand flock of birds flew into the plane's engines, those desperate moments are finally going to come to the big screen.The Kennedy/Marshall Co. and Flashlight Films have...

>>> The Captain Sully Story Headed For A Theater Near You >>>

Trent Reznor Says He Turned Down 'The Social Network' Scoring Gig At First

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' score to David Fincher's "The Social Network" is an incredible piece of work vacillating between ominous, yet melancholy tracks ("Hand Covers Bruise") and the more pulsating electronic tracks ("In Motion") that keep the already fast-paced picture propelling forward. While it won't be recognized by the Academy come Oscar...

>>> Trent Reznor Says He Turned Down 'The Social Network' Scoring Gig At First >>>

Naomi Watts In Early Talks To Join Dakota Fanning In 'Now Is Good'

Call it the suicidal, teenage "Bucket List" if you will, but Naomi Watts is reportedly in early talks to join Dakota Fanning in "Now Is Good," an adaptation of Jenny Downham's Before I Die.The story follows Tessa, a teenager dying from leukemia who drafts a list of things to do before she dies (the top choice being sex), while dealing with the relationships...

>>> Naomi Watts In Early Talks To Join Dakota Fanning In 'Now Is Good' >>>

The Drums, Common, Black Sabbath, Queen, The XX & More: All The Music Featured In 'It's Kind Of A Funny Story'

Alright, to keep it brief. You've already seen the soundtrack tracklist, you've heard some of the music and you know that Broken Social Scene wrote the score, plus some original songs for Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden's upcoming coming-of-age dramedy, "It's Kind Of A Funny Story" which stars Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis and on-the-rise starlet Emma...

>>> The Drums, Common, Black Sabbath, Queen, The XX & More: All The Music Featured In 'It's Kind Of A Funny Story' >>>

Katherine Heigl Considering Lead Role In Adaptation Of Diana Gabaldon's 'Outlander'

With the rom-com "Life As We Know It" hitting theaters next weekend, and the high concept private investigator flick "One For The Money" arriving in 2011, Katherine Heigl is considering a shift into some straight fantasy/dramatic fare for her next film.In an interview with the NY Times, the actress reveals she's circling the lead role of the film version...

>>> Katherine Heigl Considering Lead Role In Adaptation Of Diana Gabaldon's 'Outlander' >>>

Timur Bekmambetov & Tim Burton Shop 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' Around Town

Back in August, Timur Bekmambetov revealed that "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" would be his next directing gig and the project, produced by Tim Burton, is now headed out to studios to see who will bite.Based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith ("Pride And Prejudice And Zombies"), the story spins the familiar history of Abraham Lincoln, but casts...

>>> Timur Bekmambetov & Tim Burton Shop 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' Around Town >>>

Darren Aronofsky Rumored As Candidate To Direct 'Preacher'

We're paraphrasing here -- it's something we read on another site recently but can't seem to find now -- but it more or less goes like this: Darren Aronofsky just made a movie about lesbian ballerinas but people still want him to make a comic movie. The sentiment is one we share; coming off "Black Swan," one of the most ambitious and original films...

>>> Darren Aronofsky Rumored As Candidate To Direct 'Preacher' >>>

Adam Scott Joins Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig & Jennifer Westfeldt In 'Friends With Kids'

Adam Scott has joined Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig and Jennifer Westfeldt in the latter's directorial debut, "Friends With Kids."Earlier this month, the project began taking shape with Hamm joining the film and Wiig and Anne Hathaway as "hopefuls" to come aboard. While Wiig has joined, it looks like Hathaway has moved on with Westfeldt taking a role in front...

>>> Adam Scott Joins Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig & Jennifer Westfeldt In 'Friends With Kids' >>>

Alison Pill & Marc-André Grondin Join Jay Baruchel & Seann William Scott In 'Goon'

With the Evan Goldberg and Jay Baruchel written, Michael Dowse ("Fubar," "It's All Gone Pete Tong") directed hockey comedy "Goon" set to begin filming in a few weeks, the cast is beginning to solidify.Alison Pill ("Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World") and Marc-André Grondin ("C.R.A.Z.Y.") have joined the previously announced Seann William Scott and Jay Baruchel...

>>> Alison Pill & Marc-André Grondin Join Jay Baruchel & Seann William Scott In 'Goon' >>>

Ben Affleck Offered '40s Cop Drama 'Tales From The Gangster Squad' To Direct, Considering Film With Matt Damon

Warner Bros. are reportedly so impressed with Ben Affleck's directorial work (and box office results) on the Boston-set crime-drama "The Town" that they've offered him the director's chair of the 1940s cop-drama, "Tales From The Gangster Squad."The adaptation is based on a series of articles in the L.A. Times by Paul Lieberman and was picked up soon...

>>> Ben Affleck Offered '40s Cop Drama 'Tales From The Gangster Squad' To Direct, Considering Film With Matt Damon >>>

Anthony Hopkins Joins Rachel Weisz In Fernando Meirelles' '360': Frances McDormand & Eminem In Talks

After his semi-autobiographical acting debut in "8 Mile" proved to feature both a pretty solid performance, and a pretty decent movie, many expected hip-hop star Eminem to carve out a profitable side-career in acting. But outside of a pretty good cameo as himself in Judd Apatow's "Funny People," it never materialized, partly due to the rapper's struggle...

>>> Anthony Hopkins Joins Rachel Weisz In Fernando Meirelles' '360': Frances McDormand & Eminem In Talks >>>

R.I.P. Tony Curtis (1925-2010)

In the latest sadness in what's already been fairly miserable week in film, with the deaths of Sally Menke and Arthur Penn, this morning brought the news that the great Tony Curtis passed away overnight. A rep for the actor's daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis, confirmed the news to Entertainment Tonight early this morning.Born Bernard Schwartz in New York...

>>> R.I.P. Tony Curtis (1925-2010) >>>

Christopher Plummer Joins David Fincher's 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'

With all the chatter surrounding David Fincher's "The Social Network" opening this Friday, it's been a temporary reprieve from the noise around the other movie he's gearing up to shoot, "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo."Well, expect the buzz to build again as Christopher Plummer as joined the cast in the role of Henrik Vanger, the wealthy industrialist...

>>> Christopher Plummer Joins David Fincher's 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' >>>

Watch: Gia Coppola's Video For Fashion Designer Orla Kiely's Spring/Summer 2011 Line

Following her short "Non Plus One" co-directed with Tracy Antonopoulos, and starring her cousin Jason Schwartzman and Kirsten Dunst, and her short film for designer Zac Posen to promote his clothing line at Target, Gia Coppola has unveiled another short for another designer.Commissioned by Orla Kiely to create a spot for her spring/summer 2011, the...

>>> Watch: Gia Coppola's Video For Fashion Designer Orla Kiely's Spring/Summer 2011 Line >>>

Jessica Biel Joins 'Martyrs' Director Pascal Laugier's 'The Tall Man'

While celebrated in some quarters as some kind of cerebral horror achievement, this writer thinks Pascal Laugier's "Martyrs" was torture porn dressed up in some intellectual mumbo jumbo. Regardless, the film has its fans, and they might be pleased to know Laugier has another film on the horizon."The Tall Man" sounds a bit less extreme than "Martyrs"...

>>> Jessica Biel Joins 'Martyrs' Director Pascal Laugier's 'The Tall Man' >>>

Greta Gerwig To Star In Whit Stillman's 'Damsels In Distress,' Will Feature Song & Dance Numbers?

Consider our indie film loving hearts now exploding as Greta Gerwig, the mumblecore actress who has crossed over to more mainstream fare like Noah Baumbach's "Greenberg" earlier this year and upcoming Russell Brand comedy "Arthur," has revealed to WWD (via Hollywood Elsewhere) that she is set to star in Whit Stillman's "Damsels In Distress."Earlier...

>>> Greta Gerwig To Star In Whit Stillman's 'Damsels In Distress,' Will Feature Song & Dance Numbers? >>>

Robert Zemeckis Eyes 'Superman,' Attached To New Time Travel Film 'Timeless'

At this point, what director isn't interested in Warner Bros. gestating "Superman: Man Of Steel"? From new kids on the block like Matt Reeves to auteurs like Darren Aronofsky, it appears the Christopher Nolan-godfathered film is trying everyone in Hollywood on for size.Buried in Deadline's exclusive on a new live action Robert Zemeckis project, the...

>>> Robert Zemeckis Eyes 'Superman,' Attached To New Time Travel Film 'Timeless' >>>

Another Revisionist 'Snow White (& The Huntsman)' In Development; Rupert Sanders Attached To Direct

Update: Deadline reports that Universal has paid a whopping $1.5 million against more than $3 million in what is one of the biggest spec script sales of the year.Are you clamoring for another take on the Snow White story?Screenwriter Evan Daugherty ("Grayskull, the still unproduced "He-Man" film), director Rupert Sanders (once hired to helm the Leonard...

>>> Another Revisionist 'Snow White (& The Huntsman)' In Development; Rupert Sanders Attached To Direct >>>