Sony Hires Anderson To Helm ‘Shadow Run,’ Jackman’s Barnum Musical Will Finally Shoot In 2015, Legendary Signs Major New Deal

Sony Turns To a Director With Serious Indie Cred To Helm Its Action Pic, ‘Shadow Run’

Brad Anderson, who directed The Machinist and Transsiberian is in negotiations to direct the Neal Moritz-produced film, called Safe House on a plane. (VAR)

Hugh Jackman’s Long Simmering P.T. Barnum Musical Will Finally Shoot Next Year

The Greatest Showman On Earth, which the actor has been trying to mount since 2009, will film in New York and be the first original, live action Hollywood musical since 1992’s Newsies. (TP)

Legendary Entertainment Signs a Major Deal To Expand Its Fan Base

Thomas Tull’s company inks a first-look TV and digital production pact with Jimmy Miller’s Mosaic Media Group to develop series programming to be distributed via traditional network and cable platforms as well as over-the-top opportunities and other online platforms. (DH)

It’s Taken a Few Years, But Patti Jenkins Is Finally Directing Her Second Film

The Monster helmer has signed to make the remake of the Norwegian action comedy Jackpot for Focus Features, based on a script by David Callaham. (THR)

And, Sadly, Our Time Being ‘Hot In Cleveland’ Has Come To an End

The network’s first sitcom, starring Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves and, of course, Betty White, is coming to an end after six seasons. (EW)

So, Unfortunately, U2 Will Not Be Spending This Week At ‘The Tonight Show’

Lead singer Bono’s bicycling accident, in which he hurt his arm and needed surgery, has forced the band to postpone its week-long residency to an undisclosed future date. (LAT)

Curious As To How The Makers Of ‘The Flash’ Make It Look Like Barry Allen Is Running So Fast?

Green screens, a treadmill, fans, and lots of computerized assistance are all part of the process, as well as many, many, many pictures of star Grant Gustin. (CB)

Trailer Buzz: ‘Marco Polo’

An extended teaser trailer for Netflix’ next big series, the 10-part historical drama starring Lorenzo Richelmy. (HP)

Online Film School: Things To Learn From the Banned ‘Dr. No’ Commentary

The commentary from the original 1991 laser disc release, later removed and unavailable for years, reveals some James Bond secrets from director Terence Young, editor Peter Hunt, and others. (FSR)