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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Jon Favreau in Talks to Direct Live-Action Adaptation of ‘The Jungle Book’ for Disney
Justin Marks adapted Rudyard Kipling’s classic for the studio, which will be competing with a rival project at Warner Bros.
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‘The Raid 2’ to Hit U.S. Theaters Via Sony Classics, Stage 6 Films
The sequel picks up where the first film left off and follows Rama as he infiltrates a ruthless Jakarta crime syndicate
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Taylor Schilling-Aidan Quinn Drama ‘Stay’ Acquired by Gravitas Ventures
Writer-director Wiebke von Carolsfeld’s adaptation of Aislinn Hunter’s novel made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival
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What’s Spooking Studios Off Nov. 15? 6 Suggestions for a Wide-Open Release Date
With “Wolf of Wall Street” gone and one wide release scheduled, Hollywood should be taking advantage of the distribution opportunity
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Ben Affleck’s ‘Live by Night’ and ‘Jersey Boys’ Get Their Release Dates
Warner Bros. will Affleck’s adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s novel in late 2015 and Clint Eastwood’s adaptation of the popular musical next summer
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‘Cheap Thrills’ Star Sara Paxton to Play Janet Montgomery’s BFF in Indie Movie ‘If You See Her’
Joan Carr-Wiggin (“If I Were You”) is writing and directing the comedy-drama for Paragraph Pictures
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Bigfoot vs. Werewolves Movie in Works as ‘Twilight’ Producer Acquires Graphic Novel ‘Savage’ (Exclusive)
Outlier and Pathbender are teaming to adapt the supernatural thriller created by Jeff Frank and illustrated by “X-Men” artist Mike Mayhew
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Marisa Tomei Joins George Lopez in Pantelion’s Inspirational Movie ‘La Vida Robot’
Sean McNamara is directing the film, which is based on Joshua Davis’ Wired magazine story
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President Obama to Host Screening of ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ at the White House
Stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris will be in attendance along with Nelson Mandela’s daughters Zindzi and Zenani Mandela
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Kristen Stewart Lines Up Two Indies: ‘American Ultra’ With Jesse Eisenberg, Tim Blake Nelson’s ‘Anesthesia’
Nima Nourizadeh (“Project X”) is directing Likely Story’s action-comedy from a script by Max Landis (“Chronicle”)
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Samuel L. Jackson Joins ‘1408’ Co-Star John Cusack in Another Stephen King Adaptation
Tod “Kip” Williams will direct “Cell” for Benaroya Pictures and The Genre Company
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TSA Officer Slain in LAX Shooting Was Husband of Warner Bros. Marketing Budget Manager
The victim, 39-year-old Gerardo Hernandez, was married to WB marketing budget manager Ana Machuca
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Jake Gyllenhaal in Talks to Star in Former Eminem Boxing Movie ‘Southpaw’ (Exclusive)
Antoine Fuqua is directing from a script by Kurt Sutter and The Weinstein Company is producing with Riche Productions
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‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Gets Music From Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr
Incubus founder Michael Einzinger and renowned musician Dave Stewart will also contribute to the sequel’s score
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‘Lone Survivor’ Screening Scores on Strength of Mark Wahlberg, Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell
Universal and writer-director Peter Berg unveiled their gripping war drama and under-the-radar awards contender Wednesday night
