Tony Scott to direct 'Narco-Sub'

What has Tony Scott been up to lately? In case you're really that interested, the director is planning to helm a "Hell's Angels" flick, and he's also been in talks to tackle a "The Wild Bunch" remake. He also just signed on to direct "Narco-Sub," a new action piece for 20th Century Fox.

Plot details are not being released at this point, but the folks at Variety say this project is being described "as reminiscent of Scott's hit action pics "Crimson Tide" and "Man on Fire." I think that gives us a pretty good indication of where "Narco-Sub" is heading, don't you think?

David Guggenheim ("Safe House") is the man behind the script. By the way, a Narco-Sub is a "custom-made ocean-going self-propelled submersible vessel built by drug traffickers to smuggle drugs," says Wikipedia. Scott's last movie was "Unstoppable."

Speaking of Scott's recent work, here's what I think of his stuff over the last decade: I enjoyed "Unstoppable," I hated "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," I mildly enjoyed "Deja Vu" and sort of disliked "Domino." I didn't really love "Man on Wire" but I thoroughly enjoyed "Spy Game." You?

'Daredevil' reboot finds writer

Twentieth Century Fox is still very keen on rebooting its "Daredevil" franchise, and it looks like the project is finally moving forward. THR says Brad Caleb Kane is all set to write the script, which will be based on Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s "Born Again."

Kane is both a writer and producer for television's "Fringe." David Slade ("30 Days of Night") is attached to direct the "Daredevil" relaunch. The last time we saw the blind superhero was in 2003, when Ben Affleck played the lead in a mediocre adaptation.

James Cameron confirms 'Avatar 2' is his next film

Nope, James Cameron won't take a break from "Avatar" after all. In fact, Fox's Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman today announced that Cameron has agreed to next direct "Avatar 2" AND "Avatar 3."

Cameron will start working on the scripts early next year, and it looks like production will start at the end of 2011. However, the director has not yet decided whether he will shoot the films back-to-back.

Right now, "Avatar 2" is scheduled to land in theaters December 2014. "Avatar 3" may follow a year later. Yes, Cameron is definitely in it for the long run, and so are his loyal "Avatar" fans. Five years ain't bad.

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Darren Aronofsky to direct 'Wolverine 2'?

Okay, so Darren Aronofsky ("The Wrestler") wasn't picked to direct the new "Superman" as we now know, but apparently, he's got a shot at helming "X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2." That's what Vulture says.

The site says folks at 20th Century Fox have offered Aronofsky the gig. The thing is that the director has a bunch of other offers as well, which means we know anything for sure until he makes a decision.

Another project Aronofsky is looking at is "Tales from the Gangster Squad," which Warner offered to Ben Affleck. Vulture says Affleck passed on that one, and now the studio wants Aronofsky on the case.

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Robert Rodriguez really directing 'Deadpool'?

It is moving from a rumor to a possibility. Robert Rodriguez, the man behind "Sin City," "Shorts" and the upcoming "Machete," could end up directing 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" spinoff "Deadpool."

The rumor has been circling the Web for a while, but the L.A. Times says Rodriguez and the studio are in fact now negotiating. A deal is not in place, but it seems the talks are getting more intense. Good to hear...

Rodriguez would be a very interesting choice. "Deadpool" is a big film, and this guy has what it takes to create something wildly entertaining. Right now though, "Spy Kids 4: Armageddon" is Robert's priority.

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'Avatar' returns to theaters this August

James Cameron's "Avatar" is chasing after some more money, and cinemagoers will be able to relive the 3D experience in theaters Aug. 27, 2010. Fox announced it will also re-release the film in IMAX.

The studio's official statement says the number of 3D screens has exploded this year, so people who missed "Avatar" in 3D will now get the chance. The movie will also include 8 minutes of new footage.

Eight only? Is it really going to be worth it to run back to the cinemas for that? In my book no, but I am sure fans of the flick will definitely return for another round of Pandora madness. What about you?

Lame titles for next 'Die Hard' & 'Fantastic Four'?

We already know a new "Die Hard" movie and a "Fantastic Four" reboot are in development, but what about possible titles for the flicks? Ain't It Cool News has a rumor for you, and it ain't pretty.

Essentially, rumor is the "Die Hard" sequel could be titled "Die Hard 24/7." As for the other one, it could be named "Fantastic Four Reborn." They both sound rather lame, and I can only hope they're working titles.

The folks at ComingSoon did some research though, and they checked the WHOIS database to discover that Fox has in fact registered these names as online domain names. Interesting. We'll know more soon.

Trailer for Carlos Saldanha's 'Rio' lands

Carlos Saldanha's next film is the 3D-animated adventure "Rio," which will be heading our way April 8, 2011. The first trailer for the Blue Sky Studios/Fox Animation project is now online (via Moviefone), and you can check it out after the jump. It's colorful and energetic, and at this point, it does look promising.

Essentially, "Rio" focuses on a macaw who abandons his small Minnesota town and heads to Rio de Janeiro to have a great summer. Rodrigo Santoro, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez and Jake T. Austin are part of the voice cast. Director Saldanha recently directed "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."

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Cameron Crowe buys a 'Zoo' in next film

Cameron Crowe hasn't directed a flick since 2005's "Elizabethtown" (which is a shame), but the man is finally back in action. Crowe has come on board to direct Fox's "We Bought a Zoo," the big-screen adaptation of Benjamin Mee's memoir. The film is set to open Dec. 23, 2010.

The story follows Mee as he uses his life savings to buy an old zoo. While prepping the reopening of the zoo, Mee also had to care for his wife, who was dying of cancer. With Crowe on board, this project sounds pretty interesting. Crowe's credits inlcude "Vanilla Sky" and "Almost Famous.

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'20,000 Leagues' returns as two films?

"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," will be back in the big screen after all, and believe it or not, we may soon even see two versions of it. I really thought Disney's project (to be directed by McG) was dead for good, but it seems like the studio just won't let go of it completely. And now, Fox joins the party as well.

The Hollywood Reporter says Disney is trying to get David Fincher to direct a new version of "20,000 Leagues," with Scott Z. Burns writing the script. Burns wrote "The Bourne Ultimatum" and "The Informant!" At the same time, Ridley and Tony Scott are developing a "Leagues" movie at Fox.

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