Looks like producing Transformers just wasn't enough for Steven Spielberg. He is now confirmed to direct the adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson's not-yet-released novel Robopocalypse, which is about, yes, an apocalypse brought about by a robot uprising. The film, which is scripted by Drew Godard (Lost, Cloverfield), is set shoot after Spielberg's double-header of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Unicorn and War Horse and will open in 2013. That is, if an actual robot apocalypse doesn't happen first. [Deadline]
Uwe Boll has now managed to spit in the face of fanboys, Jewish people, and Africans, all while starring as the subject of a a sympathetic documentary. So what now? Judging by the poster for his other latest film, Blubberella, Boll kicked back, relaxed and caught up on this season of Mike and Molly. And then he got inspired. The jaw-dropping description and poster are after the jump.
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As noted here yesterday, Paramount is on one of its best box-office rolls in years, continuing this weekend with the cash magnet known as Paranormal Activity 2. The studio's other low-budget smash of the month, Jackass 3D, trailed in a distant second place -- yet still remains on track for a $100 million breakthrough as early as next week. And then there's Hereafter, which it appears we'll be channeling from its grave soon enough. Let's break it down.
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Well, kids, it's finally here: Kanye West's short film Runaway has made its way to the Internet in all of its 34-minute, mildly NSFW glory. And while it may not be a masterpiece, it definitely has something for everyone. Wooden acting? Check. A woman-bird with sporadic body tremors? Check. How about those gloomy woods Lars von Trier utilized so wonderfully in Antichrist? Yup, Kanye's got that, too.
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This was inevitable, I guess: Someone has reported that George Lucas is planning to develop a new batch of Star Wars films once he's done reissuing the six existing movies in 3-D and on Blu-ray. Also inevitable: A denial from Lucasfilm followed this evening. Who's lying?
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At long, long last we may be getting a fourth installment of the Blade saga. The only problem is that the vampire-killing title character, so wonderfully played by one Wesley Snipes, is going to be unavailable for about three years. You know, with prison and all. So! Considering the hunt is reportedly on for a replacement, Movieline offers five tax-paying actors who are more than up to the challenge -- and look amazing in shades.
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"I found out they're making another when somebody saw it on the Internet," the erstwhile franchise poster boy has confessed. "Nobody bothered to call me. I'm not in it, but even so, they'll work Bourne into the title I guess. Universal just wants to call everything the Bourne something. So I guess they are trying to make another franchise and as they say, 'It isn't over until it's over.'" Add Bourne Under a Bad Sign to the list of alternate titles, I suppose. [Parade via Vulture]
Real-life Bonnie and Clyde Randy Quaid and wife Evi are seeking refuge in Canada over fears someone is out to kill Randy. Seriously: The pair was arrested in Vancouver Thursday after police there learned they were wanted on vandalism charges in the United States. Evi then explained to officials at an immigration hearing that the couple hoped to stay up north as eight of Randy's acting friends had been murdered in recent years. Or, as their attorney Brian Tsuji so eloquently read in the Quaids' letter to reporters, "We are seeking asylum from Hollywood star whackers." Dennis got the looks, Randy got the crazy. [Reuters]
Break up Paramount! The studio is en route to its second straight week with a number-one opening as Paranormal Activity 2 broke out with a whopping $20 million Friday. Last week's blockbuster Jackass 3D plummeted as expected but still managed a second-place finish over the oldsters of Red and the excruciating taste of Hereafter. Click through for the details.
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Sweet Jesus, what got into the ladies this week? Whether it was Glee stars rebranding Gynecology Quarterly or the Washington wife giving TV's worst villainess a run for her money, trouble sought and found the fairer sex at Movieline. And there's lots else to look back on as well, so let's get to it. Dixon's taking a few well-deserved days off, but drop by this weekend for yours truly and a special guest blogger keeping it real. In any case, enjoy!
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· Oh no. Your heroes Trey Parker and Matt Stone made a boo-boo: They've officially apologized for stealing some dialogue from a CollegeHumor video in their Inception parody episode this week. "It's just because we do the show in six days, and we're stupid and we just threw it together," Matt Stone said to ArtsBeat. "But in the end, there are some lines that we had to call and apologize for." More than a few lines, in fact. Watch the source material and the South Park episode in question after the jump. [NYT/ArtsBeat]
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Not much ambiguity here: Approached by Esquire.com last month on the occasion of It's Kind of a Funny Story , Zach Galifianakis diagnosed the mental health of several cultural figures who would remain anonymous. Or, as in the case of Mel Gibson, barely, barely anonymous.
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Honestly, can someone explain to me why Total Recall is being remade? It's not as if there's anything wrong with the first one -- plus, more importantly, I have never once heard someone say, "You know, this world needs a reboot of Total Recall. Someone really needs to get to the bottom of that ambiguous ending." Regardless, since it does appear that every movie ever produced is being rebooted in one way or another, as suggested by loyal Movieline commenter HwoodHills, here are the only five movies any of us can think of that are not currently being remade.
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It seems that the lingering cloud of disgust left over from Sex and the City 2 hasn't affected Michael Patrick King at all. The writer/director has just sold an untitled comedy to Universal Pictures that will star Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey and Sandra Bullock. (Michelle Obama was presumably unavailable.) "To have access to these women, tell them this story and hear yes was almost like a Greek mythological journey," said King. Something like that. The film, which will set in the world of home shopping, is scheduled to start filming next year. [Deadline]
· Of course they're from Austin. If the "aural rape" of the Black Eyed Peas' newest single sorta ruined your day, then this soon-to-be viral adoraclip should cleanse your pallet accordingly. Here's what you need to know: Hayden and Sean made a save-the-date video and they love Rushmore. Click ahead to watch and stick around for more Buzz Break.
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