Awards editor and columnist for TheWrap. Been writing about entertainment and popular culture for more than 30 years for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Rock ‘n’ roll writer back in the day.
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‘Spider-Man’ Universe: Alex Kurtzman to Direct ‘Venom,’ Drew Goddard to Write ‘Sinister Six’
Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are teaming with Ed Solomon to write “Venom” and Jeff Pinkner to write “The Amazing Spider-Man 3”
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James Franco to Star in Indie Drama ‘The Fixer’ (Exclusive)
Ian Olds will direct the film, which Caroline von Kuhn will produce with Vince Jolivette of Franco’s Rabbit Bandini banner
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Jason Segel to Play David Foster Wallace Opposite Jesse Eisenberg in ‘The End of the Tour’ (Exclusive)
James Ponsoldt will direct from a script by playwright Donald Margulies, who adapted Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky’s book
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Sandra Bullock in Talks to Star in George Clooney-Produced ‘Our Brand Is Crisis’ (Exclusive)
Peter Straughan wrote WB’s political comedy, which is based on Rachel Boynton’s 2005 documentary
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‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Adds ‘Prison Break’ Star Robert Knepper
“Catching Fire” filmmaker Francis Lawrence returns to direct the two-part “Hunger Games” finale
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‘Terminator’ Reboot Eyes ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Star Jason Clarke to Play John Connor
Director Alan Taylor wants “Games of Thrones” actress Emilia Clarke to play Sarah Connor, but Paramount favors “Short Term 12” star Brie Larson
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Brad Pitt’s ‘World War Z’ Sequel to Be Directed by ‘The Impossible’s’ J.A. Bayona
Marc Forster directed the first film but he’s not returning for the next installment in the zombie franchise
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Kevin Smith’s ‘Tusk’ to Hit Theaters Fall 2014 Via A24, Demarest Films
The modern-day monster movie stars Justin Long, Michael Parks, Genesis Rodriguez and Haley Joel Osment
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Sundance Short Films: Movies From Danny Pudi, Rose McGowan Highlight Lineup
Artist Marina Abramovic and painter Robert De Niro Sr. are among the subjects in this year’s lineup
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‘Family Stone’ Director Tom Bezucha to Write Sumo Wrestling Comedy for Paramount (Exclusive)
Jon Turteltaub is directing the English-language remake of “A Matter of Size,” which will be produced by Permut Presentations
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Channing Tatum Saves Mila Kunis in ‘Jupiter Ascending’ Trailer From ‘Matrix’ Directors (Video)
The WB release directed by Wachowski Starship is due out in summer 2014
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Sundance Premieres Include Roger Ebert, Whitey Bulger Documentaries, ‘The Raid 2’
Michael Fassbender’s “Frank,” Keira Knightley’s “Laggies” and Ryan Reynolds’ thriller “The Voices” will also debut at the festival
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Tony Danza Ends Strong Year by Signing With CAA (Exclusive)
The iconic actor earned rave reviews for his work in “Don Jon” and on stage in the “Honeymoon in Vegas” musical
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‘Ouija’ Conjures Leads: ‘Bates Motel’ Star Olivia Cooke ‘Big Love’ Actor Douglas Smith
Stiles White is directing Universal’s suspense thriller from a script he co-wrote with Juliet Snowden.
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‘Prisoners’ Director Denis Villeneuve Eyed for Female-Driven Crime Drama ‘Sicario’
Molly Smith’s Black Label is financing and producing with Basil Iwanyk’s company Thunder Road
