Sam Mendes In Talks To Helm Live-Action ‘James And The Giant Peach’ For Disney
Sam Mendes is in early talks to develop and direct a live-action adaptation of James and the Giant Peach with Brooklyn and An Education scribe Nick Hornby attached to write the screenplay. (COLL)
Demi Moore Ready To ‘Rock That Body’ For Sony Comedy
Demi Moore has joined the cast of Rock That Body, Sony Pictures’ R-rated comedy starring Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer and Zoe Kravitz. (DH)
Elizabeth Olsen Set To Star In ‘Kodachrome’
The Avengers: Age of Ultron star joins Ed Harris and Jason Sudeikis in the upcoming road trip drama set around the last shop in the U.S. to develop Kodachrome film. (THR)
Sarah Paulson In Talks To Join ‘Ocean’s Eight’
Sarah Paulson is in negotiations to join “Ocean’s Eight,” the all-female spinoff of “Ocean’s Eleven.” Paulson would join Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, and Awkwafina. (VAR)
Why A24 Picked Up Gus Van Sant’s Critical Dud ‘The Sea of Trees’
The drama starring Matthew McConaughey hits both theaters and video-on-demand on August 26. (IW)
Vincent D’Onofrio And Dean Norris Set For ‘Death Wish’ Reboot
Tom Holland Set To Direct ‘Rock Paper Dead’
Fright Night and Child’s Play director Tom Holland will next direct the horror film Rock Paper Dead. (DH)
Legendary Screenwriting Guru Robert McKee On Creating Incredible Dialogue
The author of screenwriting bible, Story, returns with a tome devoted to Dialogue, and reams of advice for aspiring writers. (FCC)
Screenwriters: The Path From Development Exec To Screenwriter
Rebecca Norris interviews Nicholas Thurkettle about his inspiring journey from development executive to working screenwriter and published author. (SM)