Ian Somerhalder Joins Cast of 'The Anomaly'
June, 03, 2013 9:24 am | Comments On #MoviesVampires do have extended lives. "Vampire Diaries" star has joined the cast of action thriller “The Anomaly.”
Directed by Noel Clarke and written by Simon Lewis, “The Anomaly” follows the travails of a traumatized ex-soldier who wakes up in the back of a van alongside a kidnapped boy, to find that he only has only nine minutes and 37 seconds of consciousness to work out why and how he got there.
Clarke is also producing and acting in “The Anomaly” alongside Brian Cox (“The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), Luke Hemsworth (“Neighbours”) and Alexis Knapp (“Pitch Perfect,” “Project X”).
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Read MoreAlyssa Milano to Host Season 3 of 'Project Runway All Stars'
June, 03, 2013 8:19 am | Comments On #TelevisionAlyssa Milano will be the season 3 host of “Project Runway All Stars,” her publicist confirmed to TheWrap on Monday.
Milano -- who takes over for previous host Carolyn Murphy -- boasts her own sports-themed clothing and jewelry line, Touch by Alyssa Milano. Her mother, Lin, is a fashion designer.
The former “Charmed” star will be the third host in as many seasons (Angela Lindvall had the inaugural gig).
Also read: Alyssa Milano Cast in ABC Drama 'Mistresses'
Milano has a history with the network, where she starred in TV movies “Sundays at Tiffany’s” and “Wisegal.” The suddenly busy actress is also playing Savannah Davis in ABC...
Read MoreFox Searchlight Buys Jude Law Crime Comedy
June, 03, 2013 7:39 am | Comments On #Fox Searchlight, MoviesFox Searchlight has acquired North American rights to "Dom Hemingway," the studio said Monday.
The black comedy stars Jude Law, Richard E. Grant ("Withnail & I"), Demian Bichir ("A Better Life") and Emilia Clarke ("Game of Thrones"). It is scheduled to be released in 2014.
Richard Shepard ("The Matador") wrote and directed the film, which follows a safecracker who looks to collect on a debt after his 12-year prison stint ends.
The deal was brokered by Fox Searchlight's Executive Vice President of Worldwide Acquisitions Tony Safford and Senior Vice President of Business Affairs Megan O'...
Read MoreRelativity Names David Shane Executive VP of Corporate Communications
May, 31, 2013 5:29 pm | Comments On #Movies
David Shane has been named executive vice president of corporate communications at Relativity Media, where he'll report directly to CEO Ryan Kavanaugh and president Tucker Tooley.
Shane will be responsible for developing and directing Relativity's communication strategy, overseeing media relations and serving as a communications advisor to the executive team. He will also partner with the company’s various divisions including film, television, sports, music, digital, home entertainment and international.
“We are thrilled to have such a talented communicator as David join our leadership team,” said Kavanaugh. “He’s been a trusted advisor to the company and his...
Read More'Graceland's' Manny Montana Joins Michael Mann's 'Cyber' (Exclusive)
May, 31, 2013 1:16 pm | Comments On #Graceland, Manny Montana, Michael Mann, Movies, Television, usa networkManny Montana, star of USA Network's new series, "Graceland," just booked a supporting role on producer and director Michael Mann's "Cyber," TheWrap has learned exclusively.
An insider with knowledge of the project told us that the production is guarding the movie's script -- we hear some of its actors haven't even been able to read it. All we were able to learn about Montana's role is that he plays Lozano, a "wanted criminal."
Montana plays FBI agent Joe "Johnny" Turturro on "Graceland," which premieres next Thursday. Previously, he has appeared on "CSI: NY," "The Chicago Code," "Breakout Kings" and starred in the 2008 film "East L.A."
Starring "Avengers" actor Chris Hemsworth, "...
Read MoreRidley Scott Taps 'Green Lantern' Writer Michael Green to Pen 'Blade Runner' Sequel (Exclusive)
May, 31, 2013 12:33 pm | Comments On #Movies
Veteran scribe Michael Green ("Green Lantern") is moving from superheroes to replicants, as he's in negotiations to write the sequel to "Blade Runner" for Alcon Entertainment and director Ridley Scott's production company Scott Free, an individual familiar with the Warner Bros. project has told TheWrap.
Representatives for Alcon and Green did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
Also read: Ridley Scott to Direct Another 'Blade Runner'
While Alcon hasn't...
Read More'Now You See Me' Writers Edward Ricourt and Ed Solomon Make Movie Magic
May, 31, 2013 11:14 am | Comments On #Movies
Summit's thriller "Now You See Me" follows a group of magicians who call themselves the Four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco) as they use varying techniques to pull off elaborate heists.
Mark Ruffalo co-stars as the FBI agent hot on their trail, while Melanie Laurent plays an Interpol agent who lends him a helping hand. The cast also includes Morgan Freeman as a magic debunker, as well as Michael Caine as the group's benefactor.
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Read MoreTribeca Film Acquires ‘The Time Being’ Starring Wes Bentley, Frank Langella
May, 31, 2013 9:56 am | Comments On #MoviesTribeca Film has acquired the domestic distribution rights to “The Time Being,” Nenad Cicin-Sain’s film about a struggling artist (Wes Bentley) and his relationship with a reclusive millionaire (Frank Langella), the company announced on Friday.
Tribeca will release the film via video-on-demand first, beginning July 23, before it hits select theaters on July 26.
Bentley stars as Daniel, who after selling one of his paintings to Werner (Langella), seeks additional commissions. Werner gives him a strange assortment of assignments instead, which raises the question of whether Werner wants to help or hurt him.
Sarah Paulson, Ahna O’Reilly, Corey Stoll and Gina Gallego also star.
The film premiered at the 2012 International Film Festival.
Read MoreForest Whitaker in Talks to Play Martin Luther King Jr. in Paul Greengrass' 'Memphis' (Exclusive)
May, 30, 2013 4:10 pm | Comments On #Movies
With a long awards season on the horizon, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker may be adding another prestige project to his plate, as he's in talks to play Martin Luther King Jr. in writer-director Paul Greengrass' drama "Memphis," an individual familiar with the long-gestating project has told TheWrap.
Now that Abu Dhabi-based Veritas Films and French financier Wild Bunch have agreed to back Greengrass' passion project, it looks like it will be the filmmaker's next movie. An individual familiar with "Memphis" tells TheWrap that Greengrass intends to shoot the movie in a "docu-style" manner similar to how he filmed "United 93."
"Memphis...
Read More'The Muppets' James Bobin in Early Talks to Direct Johnny Depp in 'Alice in Wonderland 2' (Exclusive)
May, 30, 2013 3:20 pm | Comments On #MoviesJames Bobin is in early talks to direct “Alice in Wonderland 2” for Disney and producer Joe Roth, according to two individuals with knowledge of the deal. Johnny Depp would also return to star as the Mad Hatter, although that has not been explicitly announced.
Bobin already oversees another franchise for Disney, albeit a smaller one, in “The Muppets.” He directed the first film, which was a big hit in 2011, and is currently wrapping up the second one, which will open in theaters next year.
The individuals stressed that the talks were in early stages and that Bobin had not yet met with the...
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