Simon Dang, Author at The Playlist

John Hillcoat No Longer Attached To ‘The Revenant’ With Christian Bale, Jean-François Richet To Replace?

October 18, 2010 1:36 pm

Will John Hillcoat ever catch a break? Despite previously talking with enthusiasm about "The Revenant," Hillcoat has now reportedly exited the project with French helmer Jean-François Richet in line as a replac...

Megan Fox Joins Jennifer Westfeldt’s ‘Friends With Kids’ Starring Jon Hamm, Adam Scott & Kristen Wiig

Simon Dang

October 18, 2010 1:19 pm

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Megan Fox has secured her first major post-'Transformers' role joining Jennifer Westfeldt's directorial debut, the ensemble comedy, "Friends With Kids."Starring Adam Scott and Kristen Wiig as well as real-life ...

David O. Russell’s Boxing Drama ‘The Fighter’ Bares Its Teeth With New Trailer & Poster

Simon Dang

October 18, 2010 12:36 pm

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Update: Here's the new poster for the film via Yahoo.After the first somewhat fluffy trailer for David O. Russell's boxing drama "The Fighter," the long-gestating project was looking like a shadow of its former...

David Chase Recruits Leading Trio & Familiar Music Supervisor For Coming-Of-Age Rock ‘N’ Roll Film

Simon Dang

October 16, 2010 4:54 pm

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David Chase's untitled rock 'n' roll coming-of-age tale formerly titled "The Twilight Zones" is now beginning to take shape and gear up for a January production start next year in New York.After searching far a...

Update: Martin Freeman Set To Play Bilbo Baggins, James Nesbitt Offered Role And Michael Fassbender & David Tennant Being Pursued For ‘The Hobbit’

Simon Dang

October 16, 2010 4:22 pm

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Update: James Nesbitt has reportedly been offered the role of Bofur, one of three dwarves -- along with Bifur and Bombur -- who join Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on their quest. Oakenshield was, of cour...

Drake Doremus’ ‘Like Crazy’ Starring Anton Yelchin & Jennifer Lawrence To Hit ‘Early 2011’

Simon Dang

October 13, 2010 1:57 pm

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Drake Doremus' teaming with Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawrence for the long distance love story "Like Crazy" will evidently see a release early next year.In a blog written by Doremus himself over at TheWrap, t...

Lionsgate Boards Brian Henson’s Puppet Comedy-Thriller ‘Happytime Murders’

Simon Dang

October 13, 2010 1:16 pm

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Brian Henson's puppet comedy-thriller "Happytime Murders" from a script by Todd Berger has been now acquired by Lionsgate and is looking to get in front cameras as early as January next year.In development at t...

Adam Brody Joins Whit Stillman’s ‘Damsels In Distress’ Starring Greta Gerwig

Simon Dang

October 13, 2010 12:56 pm

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With the role of neurotic geek Seth Cohen shadowing his career, Adam Brody has valiantly tried to transition his talents to the world of cinema with little success. The actor, though, may have found a project t...

Edward Norton Developing TV Mini-Series About The Lewis & Clark Expedition, ‘Stone’ Director John Curran To Helm

Simon Dang

October 12, 2010 4:33 pm

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What does Edward Norton do with the all spare time he affords by forgoing opportunities like joining "The Avengers"? By turning his hand to producing interesting projects like this, we guess.Asked what's on hor...

Morgan Freeman Still Trying To Put Together David Fincher’s Adaptation Of Arthur C. Clarke’s ‘Rendezvous With Rama’

Simon Dang

October 12, 2010 12:53 pm

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Maybe Morgan Freeman caught onto our "5 Lost David Fincher Projects We'd Love To See" feature?The actor has been shepherding the number one film on that list — an adaptation of "2001: A Space Odyssey" co-scrib...

Drawn Out Miramax Deal Delays John Madden’s ‘The Debt’ & Guillermo Del Toro Produced ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark’

Simon Dang

October 12, 2010 12:23 pm

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Miramax Films' lengthy, drawn out buy-out process has now affected its upcoming slate with two of its films withdrawn from their winter releases.John Madden's part-thriller, part romantic drama, "The Debt," and...

Naomi Watts Says She Likely Won’t Be In The ‘Eastern Promises’ Sequel

Simon Dang

October 11, 2010 1:05 pm

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We imagined this was the case when a sequel was announced and her name was missing but, nevertheless, Naomi Watts has now confirmed her non-involvement in David Cronenberg planned follow up to 2007's "Eastern P...

Writer Justin Theroux Says ‘Zoolander’ Script Is ‘In Good Shape,’ Teases Return Of Will Ferrell’s Fashion Mogul Mugatu

Simon Dang

October 11, 2010 12:39 pm

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Last we heard, Ben Stiller was working with fellow actor/writer/director Justin Theroux on a sequel to his cult hit, 2003's fashion industry comedy "Zoolander."Appearing at NYCC for David Gordon Green's "Your H...

David Fincher Describes His Adaptation Of ‘Dragon Tattoo’ As ‘Swedish Noir’; On Set Photos Of Rooney Mara And Daniel Craig

Simon Dang

October 11, 2010 12:15 pm

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With his film "The Social Network" barely released, David Fincher has already begun production on his next directorial effort — the much-talked-about adaptation of Stieg Larsson's first Millennium trilogy nov...

George Miller’s ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Delayed Again, Not Expected To Shoot Until 2012

Simon Dang

October 9, 2010 3:33 am

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After having shooting plans pushed back earlier this year, George Miller's "Mad Max: Fury Road" has once again hit a snag and is set for yet another significant delay.Key crew were reportedly informed this week...

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