SSN ORIGINALS
Industry Innovators: 3AM Takes SSN Behind A New Way of Theatrical Marketing with ‘The Martian’
A new company, 3AM, is taking a different approach to the standard ways that involves building out the world of the film and starting audiences on a journey before they even hit their seats. (SSN)
On the Set for 10/2/15: Renee Zellweger Starts on ‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’, Clint Eastwood Rolls Cameras on Tom Hanks Starrer ‘Sully’
Other on the set news includes, New Line’s comedy Fist Fight starting production and Zach Braff’s next directorial effort Going In Style wrapping production. (SSN)
OTHER HEADLINES
James McAvoy In Talks To Replace Joaquin Phoenix In M. Night Shyamalan’s New Film
James McAvoy is in talks to set into the role previously eyed by Joaquin Phoenix in M. Night Shyamalan’s new feature project. Jason Blum is producing. (DH)
Taika Waititi In Negotiations To Direct ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ For Marvel
‘Red’ Writers Tackling Sony’s ‘Gran Turismo’ Movie
Jon and Erich Hoeber have been tapped to get Sony’s adaptation of racing video game Gran Turismo back on track. The duo will work with Joseph Kosinski who is on board to direct the feature project. (THR)
Sky1 Announces An Indiana Jones-Style Adventure Series
Sky1 is making a new Indiana Jones-style drama series with Michael Landes and Ophelia Lovibond to play the title roles in Hooten & The Lady. (DS)
‘Lethal Weapon’ TV Series In Works At Fox
Fox has given a put pilot order to a Warner Bros. TV drama from writer Matt Miller based on the 1987 action pic. The project is shepherded by WB-based producers Dan Lin and Jennifer Gwartz. (VAR)
CBS Renews ‘Zoo’ For Season 2
CBS has renewed its adaptation of the James Patterson novel for Season 2, to air in Summer 2016. (TVL)
‘Assassin’s Creed’ Movie Adds Brendan Gleeson And Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons and actor Brendan Gleeson will join Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard in Fox’s Assassin’s Creed movie. Irons will be playing Cotillard’s father, while Gleeson plays Fassbender’s dad. (CS)