Fear Agent adaptation could be a huge, $100 million film, according to creator

MTV SplashPage got an update on the progress of Universal’s impending film adaptation of Rick Remender’s Fear Agent, from the writer himself – who’s currently penning the Punisher comic. “Well [Fear Agent] still moving forward,” Remender told MTV News, “The press release that went out was a leak, it wasn’t official and it was missing ….

Carla Gugino re-teaming with Zack Snyder for action fantasy Sucker Punch

Carla Gugino has been cast in Zack Snyder upcoming action fantasy Sucker Punch, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Gugino joins Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Jena Malone and Abbie Cornish in the 1950s-set tale of a girl (Browning) confined to a mental institution by her evil stepfather, who intends to have her lobotomized in ….

Charlize Theron and Sam Worthington to top-line French spy thriller remake

Charlize Theron (Monster) and Sam Worthington (Terminator Salvation, upcoming Avatar) have signed to star in Spyglass Entertainment’s thriller remake The Tourist, according to THR. Worthington is taking over the role previously meant for Tom Cruise. The pair will play the leads in the remake of the 2005 French spy thriller Anthony Zimmer, which was written ….

Nowhere Boy to screen at Times BFI London Film Festival 2009

Sam Taylor-Wood’s debut feature, Nowhere Boy, which centers on the early life and times of John Lennon, has been chosen to close the Times BFI London Film Festival, which runs October 14-29th, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The event is scheduled to open with Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. Location: London, England Dates: October 14-29, ….

Norwich Film Festival 2009

The Norwich Film Festival celebrates independent film in Norwich, an artistic and cultural hotspot, and one of England’s most historic cities. The festival was created as a platform for new and established filmmakers to interact and educate. The event nurtures and encourages new talent, and seeks to help filmmakers break through and get the exposure ….

10th Annual FilmStock

FilmStock showcases a formidable program of indie films before audiences passionate about cinema, just outside of London. The festival is for filmmakers and film lovers alike. The event’s organizers are filmmakers themselves, and attribute the success of Filmstock to a pure love of film and guarantee personal attention to everything related to the event. Location: ….

6th Annual BendFilm Festival

The BendFilm Festival is rapidly making its mark on the festival circuit, garnering acclaim from industry, media, audiences, and filmmakers alike. The event attempts to present the highest quality films from every genre that are thought-provoking, inspiring, engaging, intelligent, and enjoyable, and to recognize the work of talented people involved in all aspects of conceiving ….

8th Annual Screenwriting Expo and Screenplay Competition

The Screenwriting Expo and Screenplay Competition is dedicated to rewarding great screenwriting in all genres with industry access, prizes and recognition. The Expo attracts thousands of writers who gather in LA for hundreds of classes, Oscar-winning guest speakers, award-winning instructors, the CS Open (an on-the-spot writing tournament), panels, parties, a chance to pitch to the ….

9th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival

The New Hampshire Film Festival is one of New England’s most prominent film festivals, attracting over 6,000 attendees each year. The event celebrates the art of filmmaking and brings together highly talented student artists, professional filmmakers, and screenwriters with experts, educators, avid movie-goers and film connoisseurs from around the globe. Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA ….

4th Annual Orlando Film Festival

The Orlando Film Festival showcases indie films against the backdrop of downtown Orlando, Florida, while seeking to inspire filmmakers, as well as support and promote culture and the arts through film, and to enhance the movie viewing experience in Downtown Orlando through creative, unique and entertaining events. Location: Orlando, Florida, USA Dates: November 4-8, 2009 ….

22nd Annual VideoFest

VideoFest, formerly the Dallas Video Festival, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest video festivals, specializing in fiercely independent, imaginative and provocative digital works. VideoFest has showcased pioneering efforts in the video world since 1986 and continues to show that video is more than a medium, but a voice, when put in the hands ….