DreamWorks moves ahead with Motorcade, Cowboys and Aliens, comic adaptation Button Man and much more

Now that DreamWorks is officially an indie again, The Hollywood Reporter writes that the studio has prioritized a number of long-in-development projects. According to the reports, they haven’t greenlit everything, but are in the midst of making deals and finalizing scripts. Below is a partial list of projects that are on the front-burner. Button Man ….

Watchmen director Zack Snyder discusses why Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino kick ass

MySpace Comics got an exclusive interview with Watchmen director Zack Snyder, as he tells us why Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino kick ass, in this behind-the-scenes video interview on the making of the film. Watchmen is a complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, Watchmen is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part ….

Captain America to be directed by Wolf Man director

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park III, Hidalgo, Jumanji), who’s been busy putting the finishing touches on Universal’s reinvention of The Wolf Man, has been contracted to direct First Avenger: Captain America, for Marvel Studios. The studio is expected to hire a writer for the project shortly. THR says that Johnston first ….

MTV now casting for I’m A Fan Boy – show to be taped at New York Comic Con

New York Comic Con is working closely with MTV to help them cast a fanboy segment for the network’s award-winning True Life documentary series. All interested fanboys are encouraged to apply immediately. All applications will be reviewed by the talent and production staff at MTV’s True Life. Are you obsessed with comic books, anime, fantasy, ….

Trailer for Dragonball film

Dragonball is based on the extremely popular manga and anime series about a young boy named Goku who seeks out, upon his grandfather’s dying request, to find the great Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls (of which he has one) in order to prevent Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the ….

Monsters vs. Aliens trailer

Monsters vs. Aliens follows the fall out from a meteorite hitting a young California girl named Susan Murphy, turning her into a giant monster. After being taken to a secret government compound she meets a ragtag group of monsters previously rounded up over the years. Under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, and on direct ….

Battle of the film projects

The contest to be first to the box office for War of Gods from Relativity and Clash of the Titans at Warner Brothers, is getting heated according to The Hollywood Reporter. Both films are currently casting their lead roles, with Henry Cavill attached to star in Gods and Sam Worthington (soon to be featured in ….

James Cameron’s Avatar to be released in IMAX 3D opening day

IMAX and Twentieth Century Fox announced this morning that they have reached agreement to release the highly anticipated 3D motion picture Avatar in IMAX 3D simultaneously with the motion picture’s premiere in conventional 3D theatres on December 18, 2009. Avatar is directed and written by Oscar Winner James Cameron and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, ….