Production Notes: the sequel

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These are some that caught my eye:


LUKE CAGE

Plot Summary
The comic book adaptation is about a former gang member who is framed for a crime he didn't commit. In prison, he volunteers for a medical experiment that goes awry, giving him superstrength and bulletproof skin. Using his newfound powers, Luke Cage escapes and becomes a hero for hire.

Directed by John Singleton
Writers Ben Ramsey
Producers
Avi Arad ... executive producer
Neal H. Moritz ... producer
Production Companies Marvel Studios Inc.

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FLASH
Plot Summary
A comedy about Coach Levels (Cedric), who leads a group of athletes both on and off the playing field. He forms a tight bond with one of the kids, a young urban thug named Andy, and tries to teach him a lesson, only to wind up learning one himself.
Summary written by Mark Cameron

apparently not THE Flash...hmmmm

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X-Men 3

Directed by Bryan Singer (Whooohoooo!)

Writers
Michael Dougherty Screenplay
Dan Harris Screenplay
Bryan Singer Story

Cast
Shawn Ashmore ... Bobby Drake aka Iceman
Daniel Cudmore ... Colossus
Alan Cumming ... Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler
Famke Janssen ... Phoenix/Jean Grey
James Marsden ... Scott Summers/Cyclops
Rebecca Romijn-Stamos ... Mystique

Release Dates
USA: 5 May 2006

Plot outline
Plot unknown.
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The Black Widow (2006)

Directed by David Hayter
Writers David Hayter

Company Credits
Production Co: Marvel Studios Inc.
Distributor: Lions Gate Entertainment

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THE WATCHMEN (2005)

Taglines * Who watches the Watchmen?

Directed by David Hayter
Writers
David Hayter Screenplay
Alan Moore Comic books

Production Companies Revolution Studios
Distributors Universal Pictures
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Elektra

Status: Filming Start Date: 3 May 2004
Release Date: 18 February 2005
Locations: Vancouver, Canada

Plot Summary
Elektra the warrior is released from the hospital after a near death experience to become an assasin. more ?
Kirigi and The Order of the Hand send Elektra on a mission to kill the widower Mark Miller -- a man who must pay for an act committed by his grandfather years earlier. Upon being introduced to Miller by his young daughter Abby, however, Elektra aligns herself with him and defends them both from Kirigi's ninja assassins. But is there more to the Millers than meets the eye?

CAST:
Jennifer Garner ... Elektra Natchios
Natassia Malthe ... Typhoid Mary
Terence Stamp ... Stick
Goran Visnjic ... Mark Miller

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The Poseidon Adventure

Status: Announced
Release Date: 2005
Comments: Scripting is underway.

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THE PINK PANTHER

A prequel to the 1964 Peter Sellers original film, where the detective must solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and find out who stole the infamous Pink Panther diamond.

Status: Filming
Start Date: 15 May 2004
Release Date: 22 July 2005

Kristin Chenoweth ... Cherie
Henry Czerny ... Yuri
Kevin Kline ... Dreyfuss
Steve Martin ... Inspector Jacques Clouseau
Roger Rees ... Laroque
Jean Reno ... Ponton
Stephen Rowe ... Sykorian

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The Ring 2

RELEASE DATE: 10 November 2004
Filming Locations * Astoria, Oregon, USA


After relocating from Seattle to Asheville, Rachel Keller becomes involved in another case of death by videotape. MORE...
Rachel Keller and her son Aidan have relocated to the quaint mountain town of Asheville, where Rachel has found a new job at the local Asheville Gazette, working alongside reporter Max Rourke. The discovery of a local teenage homicide whilst scanning the electronic Asheville Police archives prompts Rachel to uncover the truth behind it. Before long, Rachel has linked the homicide to the mysterious video tape. Just when Rachel is within reach of uncovering the secret, she discovers that Aidan has been hospitalized - unconcious, perilously cold, and bruised. Rachel suspects this is the act of Samara Morgan, but Dr Emma Temple suspects otherwise. Having being blamed for child abuse and looking guilty as sin, Rachel returns to Seattle, to dig deeper into the past of the ghostly Samara. Will the secrets she uncovers solve problems, or will they end more lives?

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Untitled Steven Spielberg 1972 Olympics Project (2006)

A chronicle of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, where Israeli athletes were kidnapped by a group of Palestinian militants. Ultimately, 11 Israelis lost their lives in the tragedy.

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The Irish Vampire Goes West (2005)

An Irish vampire goes to Hollywood and kidnaps an artist's sister.

Genre: Fantasy / Horror
(not one recognizable name in the cast list)

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Dead Meat (2005)

Genre: Horror

Taglines? Dead Meat. It's what's for dinner.

Andre the Butcher will make sure you pay for your sins.

CAST: Ron Jeremy ... Andre the Butcher

Plot Summary
When a small group of decadent cheerleaders gets stranded on their way to the regional championship, they find refuge in an abandoned hunting lodge in the backwoods of Florida. When darkness falls, terror comes along in the form of local legend Andre the Butcher. All sinners must repent. For Andre is here to harvest souls for hell and turn human flesh into delicious chili.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. MORE...Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is a dark one. Raging with hormones, the 15-year-old wizard returns to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to confront slanderous gossip, a cruel new professor, and a Ravenclaw girl on whom he has a crush. Ominous events lead to the family home of Sirius Black, where Harry learns about the mysterious Order of the Phoenix. Amid disturbing dreams, unraveling a dire prophecy, and studying for the Ordinary Wizarding Levels exams, Harry and his friends struggle into young adulthood.
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Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (2006)

(SAME CAST)
The second high-seas adventure of Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

Johnny Depp wants Rolling Stone Keith Richards to play his father in the upcoming sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean, according to a report on Britain's ITV. Depp had previously told interviewers that he modeled his character in the original movie on Richards and the cartoon character Pepe LePew. Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Treasures of the Lost Abyss is currently scheduled for a 2006 release.

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War of the Worlds (2006)

Filmmakers: Steven Spielberg
Credited cast: Tom Cruise
Original Music: John Williams
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Die Hard 4: Die Hardest (2005)

Bruce Willis ... John McClane

McClane and his daughter get involved in a terrorist plot while on a holiday.

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SUPERMAN

The planet Krypton is on the verge of destruction. Jor-El sends his son, Kal-El to a planet that will protect him and guide him to becoming one of the most legendary figures to set foot on Earth. Superman - The Last Son of Krypton.

NO cast info, but McG IS directing!!

Plot Summary
The origin of Superman, defender of Truth, Justice, and the American Way! See Kal-El plummet from the exploding remains of the once beautiful Krypton! Watch as the Kents raise him as young Clark! Witness Clark's travels to the vast city of Metropolis, where he meets the lovely Lois Lane! And last, but not least, see his first transformation into the one and only Man of Steel to save the world in one of the most famous and epic superhero tales ever told!

The classic superhero is reborn on the silver screen by with this bold reinvention. Kal-El, son of Jor-El, the ruler of the benevolent Kandorians of the Planet Krypton, is sent to Earth by his father to escape the approaching armies of the evil Kata-Zor. Having landed on his new planet, he is adopted by the Kents, an earnest Kansas couple that teach him kindness and morality. He soon realizes that destiny has in store for him greater things, and that his unique heritage has given him almost unlimited strength and powers. Upon reaching adulthood, he travels to the city of Metropolis, and begins work at the Daily Planet. When disaster strikes, he dons the uniform sent to him by his biological father, and becomes Superman, hero to the oppressed. But it isn't long until his heritage catches up with him, and all of his adopted planet will be caught in the crossfire.

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The Da Vinci Code (2005)

Directed by Ron Howard

Writers
Dan Brown Novel
Akiva Goldsman Screenplay

Producers
John Calley ... producer
Brian Grazer ... producer

Original Music James Horner

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The Green Hornet (2005)

Did You Know?: The original character is a descendant of The Lone Ranger. However, since that character is owned by another studio, there will be no such connection between the masked men as doing so would have required the purchasing of "The Lone Ranger".

Filmmakers: Kevin Smith
Credited cast: Jason Mewes

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The Six Million Dollar Man (2005)

Status: Announced
Comments: In development - no start date set.
Genre: Action / Comedy

Summary: A riff on the 70's television show, with Jim Carrey playing the titular character - a crippled pilot who's retrofitted with nuclear-powered goodies and reborn as an intelligence agent.

Jim Carrey ... Col. Steve Austin

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Logan's Run (2005)

Directed by Bryan Singer !!!!
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[rocketmaster]

Let me know if you're interested in details on any of these...there's so much in production it's too much to list!!

Pirates of the Caribbean 2 January 2005 Walt Disney Studios
X-Men 3 20th Century Fox Film Corporation USA 20th Century Fox
War of the Worlds USA Paramount Pictures
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Warner Bros. USA Warner Bros.
Bond 21 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM)
Die Hard 4: Die Hardest 20th Century Fox Film Corporation USA
Superman Warner Bros. Fox Studios, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The Da Vinci Code Columbia Pictures USA Imagine Entertainment
Gambit USA Michael Lobell Productions
The Green Hornet Miramax Films USA View Askew Productions
Halloween 9 Buena Vista International USA Trancas International Films Inc.
The Six Million Dollar Man Dimension Films USA Dimension Films
Where the Wild Things Are Universal Pictures USA Playtone Productions
Iron Man New Line Cinema USA Angry Films
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Paramount Pictures USA Paramount Pictures
Logan's Run Warner Bros. USA Silver Pictures
The X Files 2 20th Century Fox Film Corporation USA Ten Thirteen Productions
Lone Wolf and Cub Paramount Pictures Mutual Film Company
Dukes of Hazzard Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.
Highlander: The Source Dimension FilmsUSA Davis-Panzer Productions
The Three Stooges Warner Bros.USA
Bee Movie USA DreamWorks SKG
A Princess of Mars Paramount PicturesAustin, Texas, USA
Deathlok Paramount Pictures/MARVEL ENT
Untitled Star Trek Prequel (2006)
Rock 'n' Roll High School (AKA): Howard Stern Presents Rock 'n' Roll High School (2004)
Suspiria USA Dimension Films


.....MORE LATER!

[Tard]

Sounds like an athletic (mental-lightweight) take on Good Will Hunting.

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FLASH
Plot Summary
A comedy about Coach Levels (Cedric), who leads a group of athletes both on and off the playing field. He forms a tight bond with one of the kids, a young urban thug named Andy, and tries to teach him a lesson, only to wind up learning one himself.
Summary written by Mark Cameron

apparently not THE Flash...hmmmm

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Wonder if Nicholas Cage is being offered the role again? [img]graemlins/gulp.gif[/img]
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SUPERMAN

The planet Krypton is on the verge of destruction. Jor-El sends his son, Kal-El to a planet that will protect him and guide him to becoming one of the most legendary figures to set foot on Earth. Superman - The Last Son of Krypton.

NO cast info, but McG IS directing!!

Plot Summary
The origin of Superman, defender of Truth, Justice, and the American Way! See Kal-El plummet from the exploding remains of the once beautiful Krypton! Watch as the Kents raise him as young Clark! Witness Clark's travels to the vast city of Metropolis, where he meets the lovely Lois Lane! And last, but not least, see his first transformation into the one and only Man of Steel to save the world in one of the most famous and epic superhero tales ever told!

The classic superhero is reborn on the silver screen by with this bold reinvention. Kal-El, son of Jor-El, the ruler of the benevolent Kandorians of the Planet Krypton, is sent to Earth by his father to escape the approaching armies of the evil Kata-Zor. Having landed on his new planet, he is adopted by the Kents, an earnest Kansas couple that teach him kindness and morality. He soon realizes that destiny has in store for him greater things, and that his unique heritage has given him almost unlimited strength and powers. Upon reaching adulthood, he travels to the city of Metropolis, and begins work at the Daily Planet. When disaster strikes, he dons the uniform sent to him by his biological father, and becomes Superman, hero to the oppressed. But it isn't long until his heritage catches up with him, and all of his adopted planet will be caught in the crossfire.

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"Bewitched" Movie from Sony Pictures
Now Casting for Summer
"Bewitched", a Sony Pictures feature inspired by the classic 1960s T.V. series, is now casting many roles for production this summer.


Nicole Kidman will star in the film "Bewitched" from Sony Pictures


This major film will star Nicole Kidman as Samantha Stephens, a witch from another world who comes to earth to live amongst the mortals. In this creative adaptation of the long-running ABC show, the Samantha character decides to become an actress and lands a starring role playing a witch on a T.V. sitcom very similar to the show "Bewitched".

The feature will also star Will Ferrell as Darrin, Michael Caine as Maurice, and Shirley MacLaine as Endora.

"Bewitched" will be directed by Nora Ephron, who also directed "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless in Seattle", and who wrote the classic comedy "When Harry Met Sally". "Bewitched" is being produced by Red Wagon Productions in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The film has a variety of principal and supporting roles open. Production is scheduled to begin in Summer 2004

ROLES AVAILABLE:

FEMALES

Sheila Wyatt, Caucasian, 20s - 30s. A glamorous but manipulative woman who is the ex-wife of a T.V. star named Jack Wyatt. She has appeared in "In Style" magazine, and mostly dates famous men. When she hears that Jack is starring in a big new show, she decides she wants him back. But Jack sees right through her plan. PRINCIPAL ROLE

Nina, Caucasian, African-American, Asian or Latina, 20s. An intelligent, down-to-earth female journalist who is writing a "behind the scenes" article about the new T.V. show which is similar to "Bewitched". Nina likes to gossip with her friend Isabel about the actors on the set. She's always looking for controversy. She is pretty and smart but not glamorous or conceited. PRINCIPAL ROLE

MALES

Hall Smith, Caucasian or African-American, 20s. A young handsome California guy who wears a tank top and and has a tribal tattoo on his shoulder. Hall is hip in a "surfer dude" sort of way, and he comes across like an aspiring MTV VJ. He is dating Jack Wyatt's ex-wife Sheila. Hall starts to pick a fight with the jealous Jack.

Larry, Caucasian, 30s - 40s. The main T.V. producer of the new "Bewitched"-style show which Samantha stars in. He's a slick Hollywood type but he's also fair to his crew and staff. He is always having to bend over backwards to accommodate the star Jack Wyatt's demands on the set. Larry also tries flirting with Nina at one point. PRINCIPAL ROLE

Richie, Caucasian, 30s - 40s. A smooth-talking, tacky Hollywood agent who constantly makes ridiculous demands to the producers for Jack. PRINCIPAL ROLE

Stu, Caucasian, Late 20s - 30s. The head writer on the new "Bewitched"-style show. He's smart but a bit geeky and tends to put his foot in his mouth quite a bit. .

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CASTING NOTICES OF THE WEEK

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1 ) "Amityville Horror" Remake Now Casting


2) Adam Sandler Comedy Has Roles Open


3) Learning Channel Reality Series Needs Host


4) HBO Hit "Six Feet Under" Now Casting


5) Low-Budget Indie Feature Needs Many Types

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[kingfozzy]

I hear tell that the new Dark Shadows & Lost In Space pilots got negative remarks in previews.

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[Tard]

The site isn't loading for me tonight, but have heard great things about ONG BAK being the best action flick in at least the last 3 years. http://www.ongbak-lefilm.com/

[kingfozzy]

Hey Rocky, are Tom Cruise & Steven Spielberg still attached to the War Of The Worlds remake???
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