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Entries in Brian Grazer (4)

Monday
24Aug2009

Gus van Sant may direct 'Restless'

Gus van Sant

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Gus van Sant may team up with Columbia to direct a film entitled "Restless" from a script by Jason Lew. Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are set to produce the film, about which not much is known at this point. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

The Hollywood Reporter says "Restless" is a contemporary take on young love. That's all we get to know about it for now. Apparently, it's a script filled with originality, this according to those who've read and helped develop it. Columbia is set to get this one into production as soon as possible.

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Thursday
11Jun2009

Justin Theroux to direct 'Chief Ron'

Justin Theroux is all set to direct Universal and Imagine's upcoming comedy "Chief Ron," with Brian Grazer on-board to produce, according to Variety.

Inspired by the true story of Chief Ron Roberts, the flick centers on a conman who claims he's Mohegan so he can open a casino.

Jordan Roberts ("Around the Bend") wrote the script. David Gordon Green ("Pineapple Express") will serve as co-executive producer on the project.

Theroux made his directorial debut with 2007's "Dedication." As a screenwriter, he worked on "Tropic Thunder" and "Iron Man 2." Acting gigs include "Mulholland Drive" and "Miami Vice."

Wednesday
03Jun2009

Daily news dose: Jack Nicholson joins Brooks comedy; Kurt Wimmer to write 'Total Recall' remake

Jack Nicholson will star in James L. Brooks' new comedyHere's your dose of film news for June 3, 2009:

• Jack Nicholson ("As Good As It Gets") is in talks to join Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson in James L. Brooks' upcoming untitled comedy for Columbia Pictures. Written by Brooks, the film focuses on a love triangle, with Rudd and Wilson playing two men competing for Witherspoon's heart. Nicholson would play Rudd's father. (Variety)

• In February, we found out Columbia Pictures is developing a "Total Recall" remake, and according to Variety, Kurt Wimmer will write the script. Wimmer's credits also include "The Thomas Crown Affair," "The Recruit" and "Salt." Neal H. Moritz will produce the remake of the film that was based on Philip K. Dick's story and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• Producer Brian Grazer has joined Universal and Hasbro's big-screen adventure "Stretch Armstrong," based on the action figure launched in the 1970s. Steve Oedekerk is writing the script for the project, which the studios plan to release April 15, 2011. Stretch is a muscled blond man whose arms and legs can stretch out. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Amanda Bynes has scored a two-picture deal at Screen Gems, according to Variety. The "What I Like About You" actress will star in Will Gluck's comedy "Easy A," about a high school student who seeks financial and personal gain by pretending to be the school slut. She will then star in an another untitled project. Bynes last appeared in "Sydney White."

Sunday
19Apr2009

First Look: Russell Crowe as Robin Hood!

Russell Crowe is currently filming Ridley Scott's upcoming adventure "Robin Hood," and the folks at USA Today have posted a first photo of the actor as the film's lead character. As producer Brian Grazer correctly points out, Rob does not longer have the good old tights. But he does have a big bow and shiny arrow. Cate Blanchett, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Vanessa Redgrave and Alan Doyle co-star in the flick, which I believe is currently set for release May 14, 2010. Check out Crowe as Hood just below.

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