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Twentieth Century Fox is one step closer to start working on a Planet of the Apes prequel, tentatively titled Caesar. According to Deadline New York, British director Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist) has been tapped for the directors chair. The script has been in development for quite some time and was …

While Marvel Studios still searches for the right actor to fill Captain America’s costume, it seems that they might have snatched the perfect guy to play his arch nemesis.  According to The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision Blog, Hugo Weaving is allegedly very close to closing the deal to play the …

Warner Bros. Pictures will release director Vincenzo Natali’s startlingly original sci-fi thriller “Splice,” recently acquired by Joel Silver’s Dark Castle Entertainment. “Splice” debuted to critical and audience acclaim at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival with its story of two ambitious young biologists who risk their careers—and their lives—by pushing the …

SXSW 2010 starts today in Austin, Texas. Here’s just a peek into what films will be shown there over the 10 days of the festival. Two big films will have screenings on Friday night alone, with Matthew Vaughn showing his adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic Kick-Ass and Robert Rodriguez will …

Warehouse 13, has cast Jewel Staite (Stargate Atlantis) and Sean Maher (Party of Five), of the acclaimed series, Firefly, as guest stars in an upcoming episode titled “Mild Mannered.” The hour-long episode is scheduled to premiere July 2010. Warehouse 13 stars Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek and Allison Scagliotti, …

It’s a milestone year for the Disneyland® Resort, and D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans is celebrating with the premiere of DESTINATION D, a brand-new, two-day event exclusively for D23 Members that illuminates Disney’s fascinating history. D23 announced its latest members-only event on its first anniversary – capping a …

In a move of what can be called interesting licensing, Mattel has unveiled limited edition Barbie’s based on the AMC television series Mad Men.  The four dolls will be versions of Joan Holloway, Roger Sterling, and Don and Betty Draper. Mattel is using the classic early 60’s Barbie face for …

One time teen heartthrob and young star of the Lost Boys, Corey Haim has passed away in the early hours of March 10th, in Los Angeles at the age of 38.  Haim was suffering from flu-like symptoms and four prescription medications were found at his home. Haim was found unresponsive …

Today the 9th Annual Tribeca Film Festival The 9th Annual announced a partial line up for this years festivals, which will run from April 21st – May 2nd.  This year’s roster will showcase 85 feature films. The rest of the film fest’s line up will be announced Monday, March 15th. …

Sony announced that 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution will offer high definition (HD) movies for purchase and rental on the PlayStation®Network video delivery service in the United States. PlayStation Network is the first to offer high definition …