Alan Siegel

Details on the fact-based Machine Gun Preacher

Lionsgate has acquired North American distribution rights to the fact-based action drama Machine Gun Preacher, being directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace). The film is the studio’s first collaboration with Forster since the Oscar-winning Monster’s Ball. Gerard Butler (Law Abiding Citizen, 300) stars as Reverend Sam Childers, known as “the machine gun preacher.” Michelle ….

Italian Job director Gray takes over Citizen film directing duties

The Italian Job director F. Gary Gray is replacing Frank Darabont on the legal thriller Law-Abiding Citizen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Darabont, who co-wrote the script, recently left the film over creative differences with producers. John Singleton showed interest in the project, but Gray has contracted for the job. Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler ….