– Robert Rodriguez’s 4th “Spy Kids” film has a title. It’s called, “Spy Kids 4: Armageddon” and is expected to begin shooting mid-July at his Troublemaker Studios in Austin with a release date already in place for August 19, 2011. The “Spy Kids” aren’t very celebrated by the geek audience that normally adores Rodriguez’s films, but let’s not forget, they basically introduced us to Carla Gugino and Daryl Sabara (who stole every scene in “World’s Greatest Dad”). Still no date on “Machete” yet (which Sabara has a role in), but we assume they’ll show footage at this summer’s Comic-Con for the target audience.
–Yahoo Movies brings us the first look at brand new posters for “Shrek Forever After.” Also, here’s a new production still. You’re welcome.
-An upcoming graphic novel based on the legend of Geronimo is soon to be fodder for a likely big budget blockbuster thanks to Dan Lin, who previously sired “Sherlock Holmes” to the big screen. The project is described as a cross between “The Last Of The Mohicans” and “300,” which is like saying, “Wow, Michael Mann, your movies make great trailers.”
–Stefan Rusowitzky (“The Counterfeiters“) is the latest helmer aboard the Dracula spinoff “The Last Voyage Of The Demeter.” The long-in-development film, which Marcus Nispel was previously attached to, tells the story of a freight ship carrying Dracula’s coffin that runs into trouble when the sun comes down and the fanged one wants to have a freak party. “The Counterfeiters” was great and won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar at the 80th Academy Awards in 2008, so can someone tell us why Rusowitsky is polishing Nispel’s leftovers?
Bryan Cranston and Ben Kingsley will star in the indie “A Birder’s Guide to Everything.” Rob Meyers –known for award-winning shorts and commercials — will be making his directorial debut. — Gabe Toro with some additions by RP
