Daily news dose: Barry Sonnendeld to helm 'Spellman;' Golden Globes dates announced

Here's your dose of film news for April 2, 2009:

• Barry Sonnenfeld is in talks to direct "The Spellman Files" for Paramount Pictures. The project is based on the novel by Lisa Lutz and follows a private investigator who's having a tough time runnning her family's business and her dating life. Sonnenfeld is also in talks to direct "The How-To Guide for Saving the World." (Variety)

• Here are the dates for the 67th annual Golden Globes: Nov. 6, 2009: Deadline for submission of Golden Globe entry forms; Dec. 15, 2009: Nomination Announcement; Jan. 17, 2010: Presentation of "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards."

• Idris Elba and Zoe Saldana are the latest to join Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Sylvain White's big-screen adaptation of the DC-Vertigo comic book "The Losers." The story follows a team of black ops commandos trying to survive are after learning their own government has planned to kill them. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Laura Linney and Jeanne Tripplehorn are joining Leland Orser's indie feature debut "Morning." Tripplehorn is set to play a mother having trouble to overcome the loss of her child, while Linney stars as a grief counselor. Tripplehorn stars on "Big Love." She also appeared in "Very Bad Things." (THR)

Barry Sonnenfeld attached to direct 'Scandal'

Barry Sonnenfeld is attached to direct the Hollywood remake of South Korea's hit movie "Scandal Makers" (Kwasok scandle).

According to Variety, the film centers on a bed-hopping pop singer whose life takes a drastic turn when he finds out he has a daughter and a grandson.

Sonnenfeld told the trade he felt attracted to the project because of the original's examination of universal themes.

Right now, the director is looking for support by a major studio. He also plans to produce the film.

Sonnenfeld's credits include "Men in Black," "Big Trouble" and "Wild Wild West." He most recently directed "RV."

Apparently, "Scandal Makers" was a huge hit in South Korea, grossing about $36 million domestically.

Barry Sonnenfeld knows how to save 'World'

Barry Sonnenfeld has signed on to direct "The How-To Guide for Saving the World," an action comedy written by BenDavid Grabinski.

According to Variety, the film follows a man and a woman who find a special guide to save the world and must use it to prevent an imminent alien attack that could destroy the entire planet.

Sonnenfeld's last big-screen effort was 2006's disappointing comedy "RV." His credits also include "Get Shorty," "The Addams Family" and the two "Men in Black" films.

Recently, Sonnenfeld directed several episodes for "Pushing Daisies" and "Notes from the Underbelly."