ACE Eddie Awards 2017: Full List Of Nominations Includes Oscar Frontrunner ‘La La Land’
Nominations for the 67th annual edition of the Golden Eddie Awards bestowed by the American Cinema Editors were announced on Tuesday. These kudos will be handed out on Jan. 27. (GD)
Woody Harrelson In Talks To Play Han Solo’s Mentor In Star Wars Prequel
The actor is being eyed to join Alden Ehrenreich in the spin-off movie set before Star Wars, from Lego Movie directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord. (GUAR)
Meg Ryan To Lead EPIX Comedy Series ‘Picture Paris’, Based On 2011 Short Film
Brad Hall, who wrote and directed the original Picture Paris, is also on board. Though EPIX is not commenting on the status of Picture Paris, it’s reportedly in development and on the fast track for a straight-to-series order. (TVL)
‘Pirates’ Pair Joachim Rønning & Jerry Bruckheimer Reunite On Paramount Sci-Fi Pitch ‘Origin’
Paramount Pictures has made a preemptive deal for Origin, a pitch by Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales director Joachim Rønning. Rønning will write the script with his brother, Andreas Rønning, and he will direct it. (DH)
Akiva Goldsman And ‘Deadpool’ Creator Rob Liefeld Developing Movies Based On ‘Extreme Universe’ Comics
Producer Graham King and Fundamental Films have partnered up and locked up the rights to the writer’s Extreme Universe. King is teaming up with screenwriter and producer Akiva Goldsman to attempt to turn the Extreme Universe into a franchise. (SF)
EuropaCorp To Lay Off Bulk Of Theatrical Distribution Staff, Reveals What’s Next For ‘Valerian’
EuropaCorp announced that it was bringing in STX Entertainment to oversee the marketing and distribution of Valerian. The two companies have signed a multi-year pact that will find EuropaCorp outsourcing its theatrical distribution team. (VAR)
Adam Driver To Lead Sylvester Stallone’s Inspirational War Vet Drama ‘Tough As They Come’
Sylvester Stallone wants to adapt the bestselling memoir Tough as They Come. Star Wars breakout Adam Driver will take on the role of the soldier alongside Stallone, who will play Mill’s father-in-law, Craig Buck. (COLL)
Nick Kroll, John Mulaney Set To Host Spirit Awards
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney have been set to co-host the Spirit Awards on Feb. 25, the day before the Academy Awards. (VAR)
Feinberg Forecast: One Last Check-In Before The Start Of Oscar Nomination Voting
The break is definitely over — the Palm Springs Film Fest gala has happened, ACE Eddie noms are out, the New York Film Critics Circle, National Board of Review and Golden Globes are about to party and Oscar nom voting begins Jan. 5. (THR)